HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 8 of 18
比较和购买商品
购物
36 minute lesson · task-based course
比较和购买商品
Compare products, ask about price and quantity, and make a practical buying choice.
By the end of this lesson
- Describe, compare and choose products by price, color, quantity and features.
- Ask and answer shopping questions naturally.
- Read and write basic product information.
Step 2 · Listening
Listen before reading
First listen for the situation and repeated words. Do not try to translate every sentence.
First play
Identify who is speaking and the main purpose of the exchange.
Second play
Listen for names, times, places, quantities or other task information.
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Lesson vocabulary
Learn the word, then read it again in a sentence or mini-scene from this lesson. A vocabulary card by itself does not count as taught course language.
euphemistic variant of 屄[bi1]; to compare; (followed by a noun and adjective) more {adj.} than {noun}
still (as before); had better; unexpectedly
flower; blossom; fancy pattern
like that; in that way; to that extent; (before a number) ... or so; about ...; then; in that case
that kind; that sort
shopping mall; shopping center; department store
used in 万俟[Mo4 qi2]; ten thousand; a great number
so much; this much; how much?
this way; like this; so; (before a noun) this kind of; such
(before an adjective or verb) to the highest degree; (the) most ...; -est; (after 之[zhi1]) best or most extreme example (e.g. 世界之最[shi4 jie4 zhi1 zui4] "the greatest in the world")
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
每、这样、那么
每 + classifier + N / 这样(的) + N / 那么 + AdjUse 每 for each/every, 这样 for this kind/this way, and 那么 to point to a degree or manner already understood in context.
二 and 两
二 + number unit / 两 + classifier + NUse 两 before most classifiers and 二 in numbers, dates, room numbers and similar fixed number expressions.
最 for the superlative
S + 最 + Adj / VPUse 最 before an adjective or preference verb to express the highest degree within a group.
Comparisons with 比
A + 比 + B + AdjPut the item being compared before 比 and the reference item after it.
A 比 B + adjective
A + 比 + B + Adj (+ quantity)Use 比 to compare a quality; add a quantity or degree only when the difference is relevant.
Approximate numbers
number + 多 / 几 / 左右Use approximate-number expressions when the exact quantity is not important or not known.
Step 5 · Dialogue
Read and replay the exchange
Follow each line with pinyin above the Chinese text. Use the sentence button to isolate one line.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Choose between two products
You are comparing two items in a shop before buying one.
Your task
- Ask about price.
- Make one 比 comparison.
- Use 两 or another quantity expression correctly.
- State your final choice and reason.
View a lesson model
这件白色的衣服多少钱？ 一百二十块。 那件红色的呢？ 那件比这件贵二十块。 我还是喜欢白色的，这样比较好看。 可以。你要两件还是一件？
This is a model built from the lesson dialogue. Adapt the information instead of copying it.
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson pattern is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 24 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 购物 through the communication goal 问答商品情况.
- Describe, compare and choose products by price, color, quantity and features.
- Ask and answer shopping questions naturally.
- Read and write basic product information.