要去吗?
yào qù ma ?
Want to go?
So, you've woken up at some ungodly hour in the morning to start hauling yourself out of bed when a
minor epiphany strikes. Why get out of bed at all? Isn't there something better you can do with your day
than this car trip to Tongzhou. And whose crazy idea was this anyway? How about just sleeping in past
noon? Now there's a capital idea. And maybe in a few hours you could even head downstairs and get
some breakfast, or maybe watch a movie. Or maybe just stay in bed all afternoon.
At Popup Chinese we're keenly aware of the practical reality of life in China: which is why we're happy
to bring you today's lesson on what to do on those days you feel totally and utterly apathetic. If you've
ever felt that cheerfulness is not exactly your strong point, this is the lesson for you. So join us today for
an Absolute Beginner lesson that will let you tell them what you really think. Because sleep calls.
yào qù ma ?
Want to go?
wúsuǒwèi 。
It doesn't matter.
bù yào qù ma ?
Don't want to go?
wǒ shuō le , wúsuǒwèi 。
I said, I don't care.
yào
to want
verbqù
to go
verbma
(yes/no question)
particlewúsuǒwèi
does not matter
phrasebù
not
adverbwǒ
I
pronounshuō
to say
verble
(past tense)
particle