Simplified Chinese - School Life

我明天交可以吗？

Wǒ míngtiān jiāo kěyǐ ma?

Can I turn it in tomorrow?

Meaning: Can I turn it in tomorrow?

When to use: Use this to ask a teacher or classmate for permission to submit homework or an assignment one day late. You can add a polite opener like “老师” for teachers.

Tip: Some learners drop 明天 or mix up 明天 and 后天 — be specific about the day.

我这次考试得了___。

Wǒ zhè cì kǎoshì dé le ___.

I got ___ on the test.

Meaning: I got ___ on the test.

When to use: Fill the blank with a score or grade (e.g., “90分”, “B+”). Use this to report how you did on a test.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 得了 before the subject; keep the order 我这次考试得了＋score.

你这次考试考得怎么样？

Nǐ zhè cì kǎoshì kǎo de zěnmeyàng?

How did you do on the test?

Meaning: How did you do on the test?

When to use: Ask this when you want to know a classmate’s test result or general performance.

我们正在学___。

Wǒmen zhèngzài xué ___.

We're learning about ___.

Meaning: We're learning about ___.

When to use: Use this to say what subject or topic your class is currently studying; fill the blank with a topic like 数学, 地理, or 写作。

学校___开始上课。

Xuéxiào ___ kāishǐ shàngkè.

School starts at ___.

Meaning: School starts at ___.

When to use: Put a time in the blank (e.g., “八点”, “八点半”) to tell when classes begin.

我昨天没去上课。

Wǒ zuótiān méi qù shàngkè.

I missed class yesterday.

Meaning: I missed class yesterday.

When to use: Use this to explain you did not attend class yesterday (for illness, appointments, or other reasons).

我把___忘在家里了。

Wǒ bǎ ___ wàng zài jiā lǐ le.

I forgot my ___ at home.

Meaning: I forgot my ___ at home.

When to use: Put the forgotten item in the blank, such as 课本, 作业, 练习本. Use this to explain why you can't turn in or use something.

Tip: Learners sometimes forget to use 把＋object＋忘在家里了; the 把-structure is natural here.

我们有一个关于___的项目。

Wǒmen yǒu yí ge guānyú ___ de xiàngmù.

We have a project about ___.

Meaning: We have a project about ___.

When to use: Fill the blank with the project topic (e.g., 环境保护, 中国历史). Use this to tell others the subject of your group work.

你能帮我检查一下___吗？

Nǐ néng bāng wǒ jiǎnchá yíxià ___ ma?

Can you check my ___?

Meaning: Can you check my ___?

When to use: Fill the blank with 作业, 答案, 文章, etc. Use this to politely ask classmates or teachers to review your work.