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Usages of xiàgè
我们 下个 星期 有 中文 考试, 我 得 好好 准备。Wǒmen xiàge xīngqī yǒu zhōngwén kǎoshì, wǒ děi hǎohāo zhǔnbèi.
We have a Chinese exam next week; I have to prepare well.
下个 星期 我们 决定 一起 去 公园。xiàgè xīngqī wǒmen juédìng yìqǐ qù gōngyuán.
Next week we have decided to go to the park together.
我们 下个 星期 在 学校 有 中文 课。wǒmen xiàge xīngqī zài xuéxiào yǒu zhōngwén kè.
Next week we have Chinese class at school.
明天 我们 想 在 公园 散步, 一边 走 一边 讨论 下 个 星期 的 安排, 最后 一起 回家。míngtiān wǒmen xiǎng zài gōngyuán sànbù, yìbiān zǒu yìbiān tǎolùn xià gè xīngqī de ānpái, zuìhòu yìqǐ huíjiā.
Tomorrow we want to walk in the park, discussing next week’s plans while we walk, and finally go home together.
下个 星期 她 打算 去 听 一 个 音乐会。xìage xīngqī tā dǎsuàn qù tīng yí gè yīnyuèhuì.
Next week she plans to go to a concert.
下个 星期 我们 打算 跟 老师 一起 参观 城市 里 的 博物馆。xiàge xīngqī wǒmen dǎsuàn gēn lǎoshī yìqǐ cānguān chéngshì lǐ de bówùguǎn.
Next week we plan to visit the museum in the city together with our teacher.
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