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Useful sentences · 10
Phrases you'll actually use today. Tap Explain for the why behind each one.
昨天我完成了用户登录功能的开发。
Yesterday I finished developing the user login feature.
Literal Yesterday I completed user login function's development.
Uses 了 after the verb 完成 to indicate a completed action in the past.
- 完成了 = completed (了 marks completion)
- 功能的开发 = the development of the feature (的 connects modifier to noun)
今天我打算继续优化后端接口。
Today I plan to continue optimizing the backend interface.
Literal Today I plan to continue optimize backend interface.
打算 expresses intention or plan for the future, similar to 'plan to' in English.
- 打算 + verb = plan to do something
- 继续 = continue (can precede another verb directly)
我遇到了一个技术问题，需要你的帮助。
I ran into a technical problem and need your help.
Literal I encountered a technical problem, need your help.
遇到了 describes encountering something (了 marks the event as having occurred). 需要 expresses necessity.
- 遇到了 = ran into / encountered (了 marks the event as occurred)
- 需要 + noun = need something
你能帮我看一下这段代码吗？
Could you help me take a look at this piece of code?
Literal You can help me look one time this code?
能...吗 forms a polite yes/no question asking about capability or willingness. 一下 softens the request.
- 能 + verb + 吗 = Can you...? (polite request)
- 一下 = briefly / a little (softens the request)
如果测试环境有问题的话，我可能会延误进度。
If there is a problem with the test environment, I might fall behind schedule.
Literal If test environment has problem the case, I might will delay progress.
如果...的话 introduces a conditional clause. 可能会 expresses a possible outcome.
- 如果...的话 = if... (conditional structure)
- 可能会 = might / may (expressing possibility)
首先，我来简单说一下昨天的进展。
First, let me briefly talk about yesterday's progress.
Literal First, I come simply say one time yesterday's progress.
首先 is a formal sequencing word meaning 'first of all', often used to open a stand-up update.
- 首先 = first of all (sequential connector)
- 来 + verb = let me do (suggesting action)
这个功能我已经做过了，所以不会花太多时间。
I have done this feature before, so it will not take too much time.
Literal This feature I already done before, so will not spend too much time.
做过了 uses 过 to indicate past experience and 了 to mark the completed state. 已经 reinforces that it has already happened.
- 过 = experiential marker (have done before)
- 已经...了 = already (completed)
大家有没有什么问题要问我？
Does anyone have any questions for me?
Literal Everyone have or not have what questions want ask me?
有没有 is a common affirmative-negative question form meaning 'do you have or not have'. It is more natural than using 吗 alone.
- 有没有 = do you have? (A-not-A question form)
- 什么 = what / any (used in open questions)
我们的优先级是尽快修复这个问题。
Our priority is to fix this issue as soon as possible.
Literal Our priority is as fast as possible repair this problem.
尽快 means 'as soon as possible' and is frequently used in professional settings to convey urgency.
- 优先级 = priority (professional/tech context)
- 尽快 = as soon as possible
最后，我想确认一下下一步的计划。
Finally, I would like to confirm the next steps.
Literal Finally, I want confirm one time next step's plan.
最后 closes a structured sequence. 想 + verb expresses a polite desire or intention. 确认一下 is a natural way to say 'confirm briefly'.
- 最后 = finally / lastly (sequential connector)
- 想 + verb = want to / would like to
New words · 10
Themed vocabulary, each with an example you can borrow.
完成 (wán chéng)
to complete / to finish
我完成了报告。(Wǒ wánchéng le bàogào.)
I completed the report.
Often followed by 了 to mark task completion
打算 (dǎ suàn)
to plan / to intend
她打算下午开会。(Tā dǎsuàn xiàwǔ kāihuì.)
She plans to have a meeting this afternoon.
Followed directly by a verb phrase to express intentions
进展 (jìn zhǎn)
progress
项目进展顺利。(Xiàngmù jìnzhǎn shùnlì.)
The project is progressing smoothly.
Common in work and professional contexts
遇到 (yù dào)
to encounter / to run into
我遇到了一个问题。(Wǒ yùdào le yīgè wèntí.)
I ran into a problem.
遇到了 = encountered (past event)
优先级 (yōu xiān jí)
priority
这是最高优先级。(Zhè shì zuì gāo yōuxiānjí.)
This is the highest priority.
Common in tech and project management contexts
确认 (què rèn)
to confirm
请确认一下时间。(Qǐng quèrèn yīxià shíjiān.)
Please confirm the time.
确认一下 = confirm briefly (一下 softens the request)
延误 (yán wù)
to delay / delay
问题导致了延误。(Wèntí dǎozhì le yánwù.)
The issue caused a delay.
Used for setbacks in schedules or delivery
帮助 (bāng zhù)
help / to help
谢谢你的帮助。(Xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù.)
Thank you for your help.
帮 alone can also function as a verb meaning 'to help'
首先 (shǒu xiān)
first of all / firstly
首先我们来讨论计划。(Shǒuxiān wǒmen lái tǎolùn jìhuà.)
First of all, let us discuss the plan.
Pairs with 其次 (secondly) and 最后 (finally) in structured sequences
修复 (xiū fù)
to fix / to repair
工程师修复了漏洞。(Gōngchéngshī xiūfù le lòudòng.)
The engineer fixed the bug.
Common in tech contexts: 修复 bug / 修复问题
Short reading
A tiny story stitched from today's words. Translation is hidden, tap to peek.
今天早上，团队召开了每日站会。(Jīntiān zǎoshang, tuánduì zhàokāile měirì zhànhuì.) 首先，小李分享了昨天完成的工作，她完成了用户登录模块的开发。(Shǒuxiān, Xiǎo Lǐ fēnxiǎngle zuótiān wánchéng de gōngzuò, tā wánchéngle yònghù dēnglù mókuài de kāifā.) 其次，小王说他今天打算优化数据库查询速度。(Qícì, Xiǎo Wáng shuō tā jīntiān dǎsuàn yōuhuà shùjùkù cháxún sùdù.) 最后，大家讨论了一个技术障碍：测试环境出现了问题，如果不尽快修复的话，可能会影响今天的进度。(Zuìhòu, dàjiā tǎolùnle yīgè jìshù zhàng'ài: cèshì huánjìng chūxiànle wèntí, rúguǒ bù jǐnkuài xiūfù dehuà, kěnéng huì yǐngxiǎng jīntiān de jìndù.) 团队决定，优先级是解决这个问题，需要大家互相帮助，共同推进项目。(Tuánduì juédìng, yōuxiānjí shì jiějué zhège wèntí, xūyào dàjiā hùxiāng bāngzhù, gòngtóng tuījìn xiàngmù.)
Sentence by sentence
团队召开了每日站会 (tuánduì zhàokāile měirì zhànhuì)
the team held the daily stand-up
召开了 (zhàokāile) = held / convened (了 marks completion); 每日 (měirì) = daily; 站会 (zhànhuì) = stand-up meeting
她完成了用户登录模块的开发 (tā wánchéngle yònghù dēnglù mókuài de kāifā)
she finished developing the user login module
完成了 (wánchéngle) = completed (了 marks finished action); 模块的开发 (mókuài de kāifā) = the development of the module (的 connects modifier to noun)
他今天打算优化数据库查询速度 (tā jīntiān dǎsuàn yōuhuà shùjùkù cháxún sùdù)
he plans to optimize the database query speed today
打算 (dǎsuàn) + verb = plan to do; 优化 (yōuhuà) = optimize; 数据库查询速度 (shùjùkù cháxún sùdù) = database query speed
如果不尽快修复的话，可能会影响今天的进度 (rúguǒ bù jǐnkuài xiūfù dehuà, kěnéng huì yǐngxiǎng jīntiān de jìndù)
if it is not fixed quickly, it might affect today's progress
如果...的话 (rúguǒ...dehuà) = if... (conditional); 可能会 (kěnéng huì) = might; 影响 (yǐngxiǎng) = affect/influence
需要大家互相帮助，共同推进项目 (xūyào dàjiā hùxiāng bāngzhù, gòngtóng tuījìn xiàngmù)
everyone needed to help each other to move the project forward together
互相 (hùxiāng) = mutually / each other; 共同 (gòngtóng) = together / jointly; 推进 (tuījìn) = push forward / advance
Pattern of the day
One grammar move, explained once, that unlocks dozens of sentences.
Sequential Connectors: 首先、其次、最后
Use 首先 (shǒuxiān, first), 其次 (qícì, second/next), and 最后 (zuìhòu, finally) to organize updates in a clear, professional sequence. This structure is natural in stand-up meetings when presenting multiple points one after another.
首先 (shǒuxiān) + [first point]。其次 (qícì) + [second point]。最后 (zuìhòu) + [conclusion]。
首先，我完成了测试。其次，我发现了一个问题。最后，我需要你的帮助。 Pinyin: Shǒuxiān, wǒ wánchéng le cèshì. Qícì, wǒ fāxiàn le yī gè wèntí. Zuìhòu, wǒ xūyào nǐ de bāngzhù.
First, I completed the testing. Next, I found a problem. Finally, I need your help.
首先介绍背景，其次说明进展，最后提出问题。 Pinyin: Shǒuxiān jièshào bèijǐng, qícì shuōmíng jìnzhǎn, zuìhòu tíchū wèntí.
First introduce the background, then describe the progress, finally raise the issue.
首先，昨天的任务全部完成了。其次，今天我打算开始新功能。最后，没有阻碍。 Pinyin: Shǒuxiān, zuótiān de rènwù quánbù wánchéng le. Qícì, jīntiān wǒ dǎsuàn kāishǐ xīn gōngnéng. Zuìhòu, méiyǒu zǔ'ài.
First, all of yesterday's tasks are done. Next, I plan to start the new feature today. Finally, no blockers.
Mini practice · 5
Low-pressure, never graded. Just enough to make it stick.
Translate to Mandarin: 'Yesterday I finished developing the user login feature.'
Hint Use 完成 for 'finished' and 开发 for 'development'.
Fill in the blank: '___，我来简单说一下昨天的进展。' (Use the correct connector to mean 'First of all')
Hint This is the first connector in the 首先、其次、最后 sequence.
Translate to English: '我们的优先级是尽快修复这个问题。'
Hint 优先级 = priority, 修复 = fix, 尽快 = as soon as possible.
Which sentence best expresses a blocker in a stand-up?
Rewrite using the 首先…最后 structure: '我说一下进展，然后我确认计划。'
Hint Replace the two parts with 首先 and 最后 as sentence openers.
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