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Corona-virus
By now almost everyone on the planet is taking the necessary precautions prevent the spread of the virus. Even with new vaccines it will take a long time to weather this pandemic. But, wearing a face mask in public areas and practicing social distancing will make a big difference.
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| Pinyin | Chinese | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 在中国，冠状病毒正在快速传播。 | Zài zhōngguó, guānzhuàng bìngdú zhèngzài kuàisù chuánbò | In China the Coronavirus is spreading rapidly | |
| 我们需要戴口罩。 | Wǒmen xūyào dài kǒuzhào | We must wear face masks. | |
| 别忘了，携带洗手液。 | Bié wàngle, xiédài xǐshǒuyè | Don’t forget to carry hand sanitizer. | |
| 但是，都已经卖完了。 | Dànshì, dōu yǐjīng mài wánle | But, they are all sold out. |
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Vocabulary
| Pinyin | English | |
|---|---|---|
| 在 | zài | at,in |
| 中国 | zhōngguó | China |
| 冠状病毒 | guānzhuàngbìngdú | Coronavirus |
| 正在 | zhèngzài | now |
| 快速 | kuàisù | rapidly |
| 传播 | chuánbò | spreading |
| 每个人 | měigèrén | everyone |
| 应该 | yīnggāi | should |
| 公共场合 | gōnggòng chǎnghé | in public |
| 戴 | dài | wear |
| 口罩 | kǒuzhào | face mask |
| 但是 | dànshì | but/however |
| 都 | dōu | all |
| 已经 | yǐjīng | already |
| 卖完了 | mài wán le | sold out. |
| 别忘了 | bié wàngle | don’t forget |
| 携带 | xiédài | carry with you |
| 洗手液 | xǐshǒuyè | hand sanitizer |
