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Jan 2023
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Pre-intermediate | No Bargaining

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In this lesson, we learn how to complain that something is too expensive. We also look at words for large numbers including hundreds, thousands, and tens of thousands. We also look take a look at the measure word 条 (tiao2) which is often used for long, thin strips of things. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2985

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