Show Notes
I love autumn — especially that cool feeling in the morning air, and the sound of golden leaves under my feet. Let’s learn how to say “especially / in particular” in Chinese. 特别是 （tè bié shì) Hello，大家好，我是Janine。 Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.
我很喜欢秋天， Wǒ hěn xǐhuan qiūtiān,I really like autumn,
特别是早上空气凉凉的那种感觉。 tèbié shì zǎoshang kōngqì liáng liáng de nà zhǒng gǎnjué.especially that cool feeling in the morning air.
街上的树叶变成金黄色，踩上去沙沙地响。 Jiē shàng de shùyè biàn chéng jīn huángsè, cǎi shàng qù shā shā de xiǎng.The leaves on the street turn golden and make a soft sound under your feet.
我总觉得秋天让人安静下来，也更容易想事情。 Wǒ zǒng juéde qiūtiān ràng rén ānjìng xiàlái, yě gèng róngyì xiǎng shìqing.I always feel autumn makes people calmer and more thoughtful.
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