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Stage 7 · Lesson 37

Calls and messages

Leave a clear message when a call does not connect.

16 new words2 sessions · 20–25 minutes each0/38 correct without hintsReview the preceding lesson

New HSK 2 vocabulary

Only this lesson’s new HSK 2 entries appear here. HSK 1 words return in dialogues and readings for review and are not repeated here.

HSK 2Expressions and idioms
短信
duǎnxìn

English meaning
text message

Examples and usage
现在能听见。不要在教室里大声喊，小声说就行。如果声音又断了，你可以发短信。xiàn zài néng tīng jiàn。 bù yào zài jiào shì lǐ dà shēng hǎn， xiǎo shēng shuō jiù xíng。 rú guǒ shēng yīn yòu duàn le， nǐ kě yǐ fā duǎn xìn。

I can hear you now. Do not shout in the classroom; speak quietly. If the sound drops again, send a text.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
短信

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
信
xìn

English meaning
letter

Examples and usage
喂，听得见吗？我刚才打了两次都没通，好像是这里的信号不好。wèi， tīng de jiàn ma？ wǒ gāng cái dǎ le liǎng cì dōu méi tōng， hǎo xiàng shì zhè lǐ de xìn hào bù hǎo。

Hello, can you hear me? Two earlier calls did not connect; the signal seems poor here.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
信

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
封
fēng

English meaning
measure word for letters

Examples and usage
我想通知你明天改时间。这封信要交给老师，我还要在网上发一条消息。wǒ xiǎng tōng zhī nǐ míng tiān gǎi shí jiān。 zhè fēng xìn yào jiāo gěi lǎo shī， wǒ hái yào zài wǎng shàng fā yī tiáo xiāo xī。

I want to tell you that tomorrow's time has changed. This letter is for the teacher and I also need to post a message online.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
封

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
发
fā

English meaning
send

Examples and usage
现在能听见。不要在教室里大声喊，小声说就行。如果声音又断了，你可以发短信。xiàn zài néng tīng jiàn。 bù yào zài jiào shì lǐ dà shēng hǎn， xiǎo shēng shuō jiù xíng。 rú guǒ shēng yīn yòu duàn le， nǐ kě yǐ fā duǎn xìn。

I can hear you now. Do not shout in the classroom; speak quietly. If the sound drops again, send a text.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
发

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
网
wǎng

English meaning
network; internet

Examples and usage
我想通知你明天改时间。这封信要交给老师，我还要在网上发一条消息。wǒ xiǎng tōng zhī nǐ míng tiān gǎi shí jiān。 zhè fēng xìn yào jiāo gěi lǎo shī， wǒ hái yào zài wǎng shàng fā yī tiáo xiāo xī。

I want to tell you that tomorrow's time has changed. This letter is for the teacher and I also need to post a message online.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
网

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
信号
xìnhào

English meaning
signal

Examples and usage
喂，听得见吗？我刚才打了两次都没通，好像是这里的信号不好。wèi， tīng de jiàn ma？ wǒ gāng cái dǎ le liǎng cì dōu méi tōng， hǎo xiàng shì zhè lǐ de xìn hào bù hǎo。

Hello, can you hear me? Two earlier calls did not connect; the signal seems poor here.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
信号

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
通
tōng

English meaning
connect; get through

Examples and usage
喂，听得见吗？我刚才打了两次都没通，好像是这里的信号不好。wèi， tīng de jiàn ma？ wǒ gāng cái dǎ le liǎng cì dōu méi tōng， hǎo xiàng shì zhè lǐ de xìn hào bù hǎo。

Hello, can you hear me? Two earlier calls did not connect; the signal seems poor here.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
通

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
通知
tōngzhī

English meaning
notify

Examples and usage
我想通知你明天改时间。这封信要交给老师，我还要在网上发一条消息。wǒ xiǎng tōng zhī nǐ míng tiān gǎi shí jiān。 zhè fēng xìn yào jiāo gěi lǎo shī， wǒ hái yào zài wǎng shàng fā yī tiáo xiāo xī。

I want to tell you that tomorrow's time has changed. This letter is for the teacher and I also need to post a message online.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
通知

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
讲话
jiǎng huà

English meaning
speak

Examples and usage
那就把时间、地点写清楚。对话不用很长，但重要的话要完整；别人讲话时先听，不要一直打断。nà jiù bǎ shí jiān、 dì diǎn xiě qīng chu。 duì huà bù yòng hěn cháng， dàn zhòng yào de huà yào wán zhěng； bié rén jiǎng huà shí xiān tīng， bù yào yī zhí dǎ duàn。

Write the time and place clearly. A conversation need not be long, but key information must be complete. Listen without constant interruption.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
讲话

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
对话
duìhuà

English meaning
conversation

Examples and usage
那就把时间、地点写清楚。对话不用很长，但重要的话要完整；别人讲话时先听，不要一直打断。nà jiù bǎ shí jiān、 dì diǎn xiě qīng chu。 duì huà bù yòng hěn cháng， dàn zhòng yào de huà yào wán zhěng； bié rén jiǎng huà shí xiān tīng， bù yào yī zhí dǎ duàn。

Write the time and place clearly. A conversation need not be long, but key information must be complete. Listen without constant interruption.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
对话

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
大声
dàshēng

English meaning
loudly

Examples and usage
现在能听见。不要在教室里大声喊，小声说就行。如果声音又断了，你可以发短信。xiàn zài néng tīng jiàn。 bù yào zài jiào shì lǐ dà shēng hǎn， xiǎo shēng shuō jiù xíng。 rú guǒ shēng yīn yòu duàn le， nǐ kě yǐ fā duǎn xìn。

I can hear you now. Do not shout in the classroom; speak quietly. If the sound drops again, send a text.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
大声

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
小声
xiǎoshēng

English meaning
quietly

Examples and usage
现在能听见。不要在教室里大声喊，小声说就行。如果声音又断了，你可以发短信。xiàn zài néng tīng jiàn。 bù yào zài jiào shì lǐ dà shēng hǎn， xiǎo shēng shuō jiù xíng。 rú guǒ shēng yīn yòu duàn le， nǐ kě yǐ fā duǎn xìn。

I can hear you now. Do not shout in the classroom; speak quietly. If the sound drops again, send a text.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
小声

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
声音
shēngyīn

English meaning
sound; voice

Examples and usage
现在能听见。不要在教室里大声喊，小声说就行。如果声音又断了，你可以发短信。xiàn zài néng tīng jiàn。 bù yào zài jiào shì lǐ dà shēng hǎn， xiǎo shēng shuō jiù xíng。 rú guǒ shēng yīn yòu duàn le， nǐ kě yǐ fā duǎn xìn。

I can hear you now. Do not shout in the classroom; speak quietly. If the sound drops again, send a text.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
声音

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
响
xiǎng

English meaning
ring; sound

Examples and usage
安安把手机的声音调低。它又响时，她先到门外接电话，再把刚才没讲清楚的事情说了一遍。ān ān bǎ shǒu jī de shēng yīn tiáo dī。 tā yòu xiǎng shí， tā xiān dào mén wài jiē diàn huà， zài bǎ gāng cái méi jiǎng qīng chu de shì qing shuō le yī biàn。

Anan lowers her phone's sound. When it rings again she steps outside to answer and repeats the unclear information.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
响

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
喂
wèi

English meaning
hello on the phone

Examples and usage
喂，听得见吗？我刚才打了两次都没通，好像是这里的信号不好。wèi， tīng de jiàn ma？ wǒ gāng cái dǎ le liǎng cì dōu méi tōng， hǎo xiàng shì zhè lǐ de xìn hào bù hǎo。

Hello, can you hear me? Two earlier calls did not connect; the signal seems poor here.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
喂

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HSK 2Expressions and idioms
喊
hǎn

English meaning
call out; shout

Examples and usage
现在能听见。不要在教室里大声喊，小声说就行。如果声音又断了，你可以发短信。xiàn zài néng tīng jiàn。 bù yào zài jiào shì lǐ dà shēng hǎn， xiǎo shēng shuō jiù xíng。 rú guǒ shēng yīn yòu duàn le， nǐ kě yǐ fā duǎn xìn。

I can hear you now. Do not shout in the classroom; speak quietly. If the sound drops again, send a text.

Example translations are drafts and may need context corrections.
喊

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Original AI-assisted draft · Awaiting teacher review · Exercise progress is not an exam score.