表达代际关系 Expressing Generational Relationships
Dialogues
Dialogues 1
中文
外婆：小明，你今年几岁啦？
小明：外婆，我今年七岁啦！
外婆：哇，都七岁啦，时间过得好快呀！你爸爸小时候也和你差不多大呢。
小明：爸爸小时候？他几岁的时候像我一样呢？
外婆：嗯…，大概是你现在这个年纪的时候吧，我们那时候没那么多玩具，都是自己动手做。
小明：哇，那真有意思！
外婆：是啊，那时候虽然没现在这么方便，但是我们一起玩得可开心啦！
拼音
English
Grandma: Xiaoming, how old are you this year?
Xiaoming: Grandma, I'm seven years old this year!
Grandma: Wow, seven years old already! Time flies so fast! Your father was about the same age when he was a child.
Xiaoming: My father as a child? How old was he when he was like me?
Grandma: Um...probably around your age now. We didn't have as many toys back then; we made our own.
Xiaoming: Wow, that sounds interesting!
Grandma: Yes, although it wasn't as convenient as it is now, we had a lot of fun together!
Common Phrases
我今年几岁了？
How old am I?
我小时候...
When I was a child...
时间过得真快
Time flies so fast
Cultural Background
中文
在中国，和长辈谈论年龄通常比较谨慎，一般会委婉地表达。
在非正式场合下，可以较为随意地谈论年龄。
注意称呼，要根据长辈的年龄和身份选择合适的称呼。
拼音
English
In China, when discussing age with elders, it's usually more prudent to express oneself tactfully.
In informal settings, it's okay to discuss age more freely.
Pay attention to honorifics. Choose the appropriate form of address based on the elder's age and status.
Avoid direct questions about age, especially with older generations, as it can be considered impolite.
Talking about shared experiences across generations is a better alternative to directly ask age questions.
Advanced Expressions
中文
我们家祖孙三代同堂，其乐融融。
父母辈的经历对我们影响深远。
跨越世代的理解和沟通非常重要。
拼音
English
Our family has three generations living together harmoniously.
The experiences of our parents' generation have a profound impact on us.
Intergenerational understanding and communication are extremely important.
Cultural Taboos
中文
避免直接询问长辈的年龄，尤其是年纪较大的长辈，这被认为是不礼貌的。
拼音
Bìmiǎn zhíjiē xúnwèn zhǎngbèi de niánlíng, yóuqí shì niánjì jiào dà de zhǎngbèi, zhè bèi rènwéi shì bù lǐmào de。
English
Avoid directly asking elders about their age, especially older elders, as this is considered impolite.Key Points
中文
在与长辈交流时，要尊重他们的经验和智慧，避免使用轻浮的语气。
拼音
English
When interacting with elders, respect their experience and wisdom and avoid using a frivolous tone.Practice Tips
中文
多听长辈讲述他们的故事和经历。
尝试从他们的角度思考问题。
练习使用合适的称呼和敬语。
在表达观点时，注意语气和措辞。
拼音
English
Listen attentively to stories and experiences from elders.
Try to think about issues from their perspective.
Practice using appropriate honorifics and polite language.
Pay attention to tone and wording when expressing opinions.