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Welcome to the "Yue Chinese Grammar → Location and Direction" lesson, where we will explore the fascinating world of prepositions in Yue Chinese! As you embark on this journey, you'll discover how to express where things are and how to describe directions, which are essential skills for navigating conversations in any language. Whether you're asking for directions or describing where you left your belongings, mastering location and direction will enhance your communication and cultural immersion.
 
In this lesson, we will:
 
* Introduce key prepositions related to location and direction.
 
* Provide clear examples to illustrate each preposition.
 
* Engage in practical exercises to reinforce your learning.
 
So, let’s get started!


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As a Yue Chinese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about prepositions and conjunctions that express location and direction in Yue Chinese. This lesson is part of a larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Yue Chinese Course", specifically under the section of "Prepositions and Conjunctions". By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use prepositions like in, on, under, and next to, as well as conjunctions like and, but, or, and so. Let's dive in!
=== Key Prepositions in Yue Chinese ===
 
In Yue Chinese, prepositions play a crucial role in indicating location and direction. Here are some of the most commonly used prepositions:
 
1. '''在 (zài)''' - at/in/on
 
2. '''上 (shàng)''' - on/above
 
3. '''下 (xià)''' - under/below
 
4. '''前 (qián)''' - in front of
 
5. '''后 (hòu)''' - behind
 
6. '''旁边 (pángbiān)''' - next to/beside
 
7. '''里面 (lǐmiàn)''' - inside
 
8. '''外面 (wàimiàn)''' - outside
 
9. '''对面 (duìmiàn)''' - opposite
 
10. '''中间 (zhōngjiān)''' - in the middle


== Prepositions ==
Let’s look deeper into each of these prepositions with examples!


In Yue Chinese, prepositions are used to indicate the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other elements in a sentence. The most common prepositions used for location and direction are《喺》, 《喺度》, 《喺咗》, 《喺度咗》, 《係》, 《係度》, 《係咗》, 《係度咗》. Here are some examples:
=== Prepositions with Examples ===
 
Here, we’ll present examples for each preposition in a structured table format.
 
==== 在 (zài) - at/in/on ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 喺度 || hai2 dou6 || here
 
| 我在家。 || wǒ zài jiā. || I am at home.
 
|-
|-
| 喺咗 || hai2 zo2 || in
 
| 书在桌子上。 || shū zài zhuōzi shàng. || The book is on the table.
 
|-
|-
| 係度 || hai6 dou6 || at
 
| 她在学校。 || tā zài xuéxiào. || She is at school.
 
|-
|-
| 係 || hai6 || is, am, are
 
| 我们在公园。 || wǒmen zài gōngyuán. || We are in the park.
 
|}
|}


* Use 《喺》 or 《喺度》 to indicate "at" a certain location. For example, "我喺度等你" (ngo5 hai2 dou6 dang2 nei5) means "I am waiting for you here".
==== 上 (shàng) - on/above ====
* Use 《喺咗》 or 《喺度咗》 to indicate "in" a certain location. For example, "我喺到咗" (ngo5 hai2 dou3 zo2) means "I am in here".
 
* Use 《係度》 or 《係咗》 to indicate "at" a certain location. For example, "佢好似係度" (keoi5 hou2 ci5 hai6 dou6) means "He seems to be here".
{| class="wikitable"
* Use 《係》 to indicate "is, am, are". For example, "你係香港人嗎?" (nei5 hai6 hoeng1 gong2 jan4 maa1) means "Are you from Hong Kong?".
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 书在桌子上。 || shū zài zhuōzi shàng. || The book is on the table.
 
|-
 
| 飞机在天上。 || fēijī zài tiān shàng. || The airplane is in the sky.
 
|-
 
| 图片在墙上。 || túpiàn zài qiáng shàng. || The picture is on the wall.
 
|-


There are many other prepositions in Yue Chinese that are used for other purposes. Some of them include 《同》(tung4) meaning "with", 《由》(jau4) meaning "from", 《越嚟越》(yuet6 lei4 yuet6) meaning "more and more", and many more.  
| 猫在树上。 || māo zài shù shàng. || The cat is in the tree.


== Conjunctions ==
|}


In Yue Chinese, conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. They are used to show the relationship between these elements. The most common conjunctions used in Yue Chinese for joining sentences are 《同》(tung4), 《但係》(daan6 hai6), 《或者》(waak6 ze2), 《所以》(so2 ji5). Here are some examples:
==== 下 (xià) - under/below ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 同 || tung4 || and
 
| 狗在桌子下。 || gǒu zài zhuōzi xià. || The dog is under the table.
 
|-
|-
| 但係 || daan6 hai6 || but
 
| 她的包在椅子下。 || tā de bāo zài yǐzi xià. || Her bag is under the chair.
 
|-
|-
| 或者 || waak6 ze2 || or
 
| 鱼在水下。 || yú zài shuǐ xià. || The fish is underwater.
 
|-
|-
| 所以 || so2 ji5 || Therefore
 
| 书架在床下。 || shūjià zài chuáng xià. || The bookshelf is under the bed.
 
|}
|}


* Use 《同》 to connect two words, phrases, or clauses. For example, "我同佢係朋友" (ngo5 tung4 keoi5 hai6 pang4 jau5) means "I am friends with him".
==== 前 (qián) - in front of ====
* Use 《但係》 to express contrast or opposition. For example, "我識得講廣東話，但係唔太流利" (ngo5 sik1 dak1 gong2 gwong2 dung1 waa2, daan6 hai6 m4 taai3 lau4 lei6) means "I can speak Cantonese, but not very fluently".
 
* Use 《或者》 to indicate a choice or alternative. For example, "我想食嘢，或者去逛街" (ngo5 soeng2 sik6 je5, waak6 ze2 heoi3 gwong3 gaai1) means "I want to eat something or go shopping".
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* Use 《所以》 to introduce a consequence or conclusion. For example, "天氣好，所以我去行山" (tin1 hei3 hou2, so2 ji5 ngo5 heoi3 haang4 saan1) means "The weather is nice, therefore I am going hiking".
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 汽车在我前面。 || qìchē zài wǒ qiánmiàn. || The car is in front of me.


There are many other conjunctions in Yue Chinese that are used for other purposes. Some of them include 《雖然》(seoi1 jin4) meaning "although", 《反而》(faan2 ji4) meaning "on the contrary", 《無論》(mou4 leon6) meaning "regardless of", and many more.
|-


== Conclusion ==
| 学校在公园前面。 || xuéxiào zài gōngyuán qiánmiàn. || The school is in front of the park.


Congratulations on making it to the end of this lesson! In summary, prepositions and conjunctions play an important role in expressing location and direction, as well as connecting ideas in Yue Chinese. Always remember to practice frequently, and don't hesitate to reach out to your tutor or native speaker for guidance. Keep up the good work, and I wish you the best of luck on your Yue Chinese learning journey!  
|-
 
| 她站在我前面。 || tā zhàn zài wǒ qiánmiàn. || She is standing in front of me.
 
|-
 
| 书包在桌子前面。 || shūbāo zài zhuōzi qiánmiàn. || The backpack is in front of the table.
 
|}
 
==== 后 (hòu) - behind ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 汽车在我后面。 || qìchē zài wǒ hòumiàn. || The car is behind me.
 
|-
 
| 学校在公园后面。 || xuéxiào zài gōngyuán hòumiàn. || The school is behind the park.
 
|-
 
| 她在我后面。 || tā zài wǒ hòumiàn. || She is behind me.
 
|-
 
| 书包在桌子后面。 || shūbāo zài zhuōzi hòumiàn. || The backpack is behind the table.
 
|}
 
==== 旁边 (pángbiān) - next to/beside ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 我的家在你旁边。 || wǒ de jiā zài nǐ pángbiān. || My house is next to yours.
 
|-
 
| 他坐在我旁边。 || tā zuò zài wǒ pángbiān. || He is sitting next to me.
 
|-
 
| 餐厅在商店旁边。 || cāntīng zài shāngdiàn pángbiān. || The restaurant is next to the store.
 
|-
 
| 学校在医院旁边。 || xuéxiào zài yīyuàn pángbiān. || The school is next to the hospital.
 
|}
 
==== 里面 (lǐmiàn) - inside ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 我的书在里面。 || wǒ de shū zài lǐmiàn. || My book is inside.
 
|-
 
| 她在房间里面。 || tā zài fángjiān lǐmiàn. || She is inside the room.
 
|-
 
| 水在冰箱里面。 || shuǐ zài bīngxiāng lǐmiàn. || The water is inside the fridge.
 
|-
 
| 狗在箱子里面。 || gǒu zài xiāngzi lǐmiàn. || The dog is inside the box.
 
|}
 
==== 外面 (wàimiàn) - outside ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 他在外面等你。 || tā zài wàimiàn děng nǐ. || He is waiting for you outside.
 
|-
 
| 我的车在外面。 || wǒ de chē zài wàimiàn. || My car is outside.
 
|-
 
| 小鸟在外面飞。 || xiǎoniǎo zài wàimiàn fēi. || The bird is flying outside.
 
|-
 
| 我们在外面玩。 || wǒmen zài wàimiàn wán. || We are playing outside.
 
|}
 
==== 对面 (duìmiàn) - opposite ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 邮局在银行对面。 || yóujú zài yínháng duìmiàn. || The post office is opposite the bank.
 
|-
 
| 餐厅在学校对面。 || cāntīng zài xuéxiào duìmiàn. || The restaurant is opposite the school.
 
|-
 
| 我的家在你对面。 || wǒ de jiā zài nǐ duìmiàn. || My house is opposite yours.
 
|-
 
| 公园在商店对面。 || gōngyuán zài shāngdiàn duìmiàn. || The park is opposite the store.
 
|}
 
==== 中间 (zhōngjiān) - in the middle ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 桌子在房间中间。 || zhuōzi zài fángjiān zhōngjiān. || The table is in the middle of the room.
 
|-
 
| 学校在公园中间。 || xuéxiào zài gōngyuán zhōngjiān. || The school is in the middle of the park.
 
|-
 
| 她站在两个人中间。 || tā zhàn zài liǎng gèrén zhōngjiān. || She is standing in the middle of two people.
 
|-
 
| 饭店在街道中间。 || fàndiàn zài jiēdào zhōngjiān. || The restaurant is in the middle of the street.
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you’ve learned the prepositions and their uses, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct prepositions (在, 上, 下, 前, 后, 旁边, 里面, 外面, 对面, 中间).
 
1. 我的书___桌子上。
 
2. 车___我前面。
 
3. 她的包___椅子___。
 
4. 他们___公园里。
 
5. 学校在医院___。
 
''Answers:''
 
1. 在
 
2. 在
 
3. 在, 旁边
 
4. 在
 
5. 对面
 
==== Exercise 2: Translation Practice ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Yue Chinese.
 
1. The cat is under the table.
 
2. The restaurant is next to the school.
 
3. I am inside the house.
 
4. The dog is behind the tree.
 
5. The book is on the shelf.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. 猫在桌子下。
 
2. 餐厅在学校旁边。
 
3. 我在房子里面。
 
4. 狗在树后面。
 
5. 书在架子上。
 
==== Exercise 3: Matching Exercise ====
 
Match the preposition with its English meaning.
 
1. 在 (zài) 
 
2. 上 (shàng) 
 
3. 下 (xià) 
 
4. 前 (qián) 
 
5. 旁边 (pángbiān) 
 
''Answers:''
 
1. at/in/on
 
2. on/above
 
3. under/below
 
4. in front of
 
5. next to/beside
 
==== Exercise 4: Sentence Creation ====
 
Create sentences using the following prepositions.
 
1. 在
 
2. 上
 
3. 旁边
 
4. 后
 
5. 中间
 
''Example Answers:''
 
1. 我的电脑在桌子上。
 
2. 书在我的包里面。
 
3. 她站在我旁边。
 
4. 学校在我家后面。
 
5. 他在两个女孩中间。
 
==== Exercise 5: Descriptive Exercise ====
 
Describe where your favorite object is using at least three different prepositions.
 
''Example:''
 
My phone is on the table, next to my book, and under the lamp.
 
''Answers will vary.''
 
==== Exercise 6: Identify the Location ====
 
Look at the following images (provide images if possible) and describe the location using proper prepositions.
 
''Answers will vary depending on the images provided.''
 
==== Exercise 7: Make a Dialogue ====
 
Create a short dialogue between two people discussing where they are and where things are located.
 
''Example:''
 
A: 你在哪里？ 
 
B: 我在家。你的书在哪里？ 
 
A: 我的书在桌子上。
 
''Answers will vary.''
 
==== Exercise 8: Preposition Quiz ====
 
Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks.
 
1. 书___桌子 (在, 上, 下)
 
2. 狗___家里面 (在, 外面, 旁边)
 
3. 她___我后面 (在, 对面, 前)
 
4. 学校___公园 (在, 上, 旁边)
 
5. 汽车___马路上 (在, 下, 前)
 
''Answers:''
 
1. 在
 
2. 在
 
3. 在
 
4. 在
 
5. 在
 
==== Exercise 9: Create a Map ====
 
Draw a simple map of your neighborhood and label the places using the prepositions you learned.
 
''Answers will vary.''
 
==== Exercise 10: Group Activity ====
 
In groups, describe where each member is sitting using the prepositions.
 
''Answers will vary.''
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've worked hard to understand the important role of prepositions in expressing location and direction in Yue Chinese. By practicing these concepts, you are now better equipped to navigate conversations and describe your surroundings effectively. Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep using these prepositions in your daily life and conversations!


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Yue Chinese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Location and Direction

Welcome to the "Yue Chinese Grammar → Location and Direction" lesson, where we will explore the fascinating world of prepositions in Yue Chinese! As you embark on this journey, you'll discover how to express where things are and how to describe directions, which are essential skills for navigating conversations in any language. Whether you're asking for directions or describing where you left your belongings, mastering location and direction will enhance your communication and cultural immersion.

In this lesson, we will:

  • Introduce key prepositions related to location and direction.
  • Provide clear examples to illustrate each preposition.
  • Engage in practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

So, let’s get started!

Key Prepositions in Yue Chinese[edit | edit source]

In Yue Chinese, prepositions play a crucial role in indicating location and direction. Here are some of the most commonly used prepositions:

1. 在 (zài) - at/in/on

2. 上 (shàng) - on/above

3. 下 (xià) - under/below

4. 前 (qián) - in front of

5. 后 (hòu) - behind

6. 旁边 (pángbiān) - next to/beside

7. 里面 (lǐmiàn) - inside

8. 外面 (wàimiàn) - outside

9. 对面 (duìmiàn) - opposite

10. 中间 (zhōngjiān) - in the middle

Let’s look deeper into each of these prepositions with examples!

Prepositions with Examples[edit | edit source]

Here, we’ll present examples for each preposition in a structured table format.

在 (zài) - at/in/on[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我在家。 wǒ zài jiā. I am at home.
书在桌子上。 shū zài zhuōzi shàng. The book is on the table.
她在学校。 tā zài xuéxiào. She is at school.
我们在公园。 wǒmen zài gōngyuán. We are in the park.

上 (shàng) - on/above[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
书在桌子上。 shū zài zhuōzi shàng. The book is on the table.
飞机在天上。 fēijī zài tiān shàng. The airplane is in the sky.
图片在墙上。 túpiàn zài qiáng shàng. The picture is on the wall.
猫在树上。 māo zài shù shàng. The cat is in the tree.

下 (xià) - under/below[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
狗在桌子下。 gǒu zài zhuōzi xià. The dog is under the table.
她的包在椅子下。 tā de bāo zài yǐzi xià. Her bag is under the chair.
鱼在水下。 yú zài shuǐ xià. The fish is underwater.
书架在床下。 shūjià zài chuáng xià. The bookshelf is under the bed.

前 (qián) - in front of[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
汽车在我前面。 qìchē zài wǒ qiánmiàn. The car is in front of me.
学校在公园前面。 xuéxiào zài gōngyuán qiánmiàn. The school is in front of the park.
她站在我前面。 tā zhàn zài wǒ qiánmiàn. She is standing in front of me.
书包在桌子前面。 shūbāo zài zhuōzi qiánmiàn. The backpack is in front of the table.

后 (hòu) - behind[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
汽车在我后面。 qìchē zài wǒ hòumiàn. The car is behind me.
学校在公园后面。 xuéxiào zài gōngyuán hòumiàn. The school is behind the park.
她在我后面。 tā zài wǒ hòumiàn. She is behind me.
书包在桌子后面。 shūbāo zài zhuōzi hòumiàn. The backpack is behind the table.

旁边 (pángbiān) - next to/beside[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我的家在你旁边。 wǒ de jiā zài nǐ pángbiān. My house is next to yours.
他坐在我旁边。 tā zuò zài wǒ pángbiān. He is sitting next to me.
餐厅在商店旁边。 cāntīng zài shāngdiàn pángbiān. The restaurant is next to the store.
学校在医院旁边。 xuéxiào zài yīyuàn pángbiān. The school is next to the hospital.

里面 (lǐmiàn) - inside[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我的书在里面。 wǒ de shū zài lǐmiàn. My book is inside.
她在房间里面。 tā zài fángjiān lǐmiàn. She is inside the room.
水在冰箱里面。 shuǐ zài bīngxiāng lǐmiàn. The water is inside the fridge.
狗在箱子里面。 gǒu zài xiāngzi lǐmiàn. The dog is inside the box.

外面 (wàimiàn) - outside[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
他在外面等你。 tā zài wàimiàn děng nǐ. He is waiting for you outside.
我的车在外面。 wǒ de chē zài wàimiàn. My car is outside.
小鸟在外面飞。 xiǎoniǎo zài wàimiàn fēi. The bird is flying outside.
我们在外面玩。 wǒmen zài wàimiàn wán. We are playing outside.

对面 (duìmiàn) - opposite[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
邮局在银行对面。 yóujú zài yínháng duìmiàn. The post office is opposite the bank.
餐厅在学校对面。 cāntīng zài xuéxiào duìmiàn. The restaurant is opposite the school.
我的家在你对面。 wǒ de jiā zài nǐ duìmiàn. My house is opposite yours.
公园在商店对面。 gōngyuán zài shāngdiàn duìmiàn. The park is opposite the store.

中间 (zhōngjiān) - in the middle[edit | edit source]

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
桌子在房间中间。 zhuōzi zài fángjiān zhōngjiān. The table is in the middle of the room.
学校在公园中间。 xuéxiào zài gōngyuán zhōngjiān. The school is in the middle of the park.
她站在两个人中间。 tā zhàn zài liǎng gèrén zhōngjiān. She is standing in the middle of two people.
饭店在街道中间。 fàndiàn zài jiēdào zhōngjiān. The restaurant is in the middle of the street.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned the prepositions and their uses, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct prepositions (在, 上, 下, 前, 后, 旁边, 里面, 外面, 对面, 中间).

1. 我的书___桌子上。

2. 车___我前面。

3. 她的包___椅子___。

4. 他们___公园里。

5. 学校在医院___。

Answers:

1. 在

2. 在

3. 在, 旁边

4. 在

5. 对面

Exercise 2: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Yue Chinese.

1. The cat is under the table.

2. The restaurant is next to the school.

3. I am inside the house.

4. The dog is behind the tree.

5. The book is on the shelf.

Answers:

1. 猫在桌子下。

2. 餐厅在学校旁边。

3. 我在房子里面。

4. 狗在树后面。

5. 书在架子上。

Exercise 3: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the preposition with its English meaning.

1. 在 (zài)

2. 上 (shàng)

3. 下 (xià)

4. 前 (qián)

5. 旁边 (pángbiān)

Answers:

1. at/in/on

2. on/above

3. under/below

4. in front of

5. next to/beside

Exercise 4: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following prepositions.

1. 在

2. 上

3. 旁边

4. 后

5. 中间

Example Answers:

1. 我的电脑在桌子上。

2. 书在我的包里面。

3. 她站在我旁边。

4. 学校在我家后面。

5. 他在两个女孩中间。

Exercise 5: Descriptive Exercise[edit | edit source]

Describe where your favorite object is using at least three different prepositions.

Example:

My phone is on the table, next to my book, and under the lamp.

Answers will vary.

Exercise 6: Identify the Location[edit | edit source]

Look at the following images (provide images if possible) and describe the location using proper prepositions.

Answers will vary depending on the images provided.

Exercise 7: Make a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue between two people discussing where they are and where things are located.

Example:

A: 你在哪里？

B: 我在家。你的书在哪里？

A: 我的书在桌子上。

Answers will vary.

Exercise 8: Preposition Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks.

1. 书___桌子 (在, 上, 下)

2. 狗___家里面 (在, 外面, 旁边)

3. 她___我后面 (在, 对面, 前)

4. 学校___公园 (在, 上, 旁边)

5. 汽车___马路上 (在, 下, 前)

Answers:

1. 在

2. 在

3. 在

4. 在

5. 在

Exercise 9: Create a Map[edit | edit source]

Draw a simple map of your neighborhood and label the places using the prepositions you learned.

Answers will vary.

Exercise 10: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In groups, describe where each member is sitting using the prepositions.

Answers will vary.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've worked hard to understand the important role of prepositions in expressing location and direction in Yue Chinese. By practicing these concepts, you are now better equipped to navigate conversations and describe your surroundings effectively. Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep using these prepositions in your daily life and conversations!

Table of Contents - Yue Chinese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Pronouns and Possessives


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Verb Tenses and Aspects


Yue Chinese Customs and Traditions


Shopping and Services


Comparatives and Superlatives


Yue Chinese Art and Literature


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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