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Intro to the Chinese Language

Welcome to the jungle of Mandarin Chinese! Wait, Mandarin, Chinese, or Mandarin Chinese? Are they even the same thing? In the first chapter of this Chinese lesson series, you’ll learn some basic concepts of the language of China. Let’s jump in.

Chinese Greetings and Essentials

Here’s your basic Chinese survival kit – common Chinese greetings beyond “ni hao”, how to say “yes” and “no”, and how to say “please” and “thank you”, etc. This lesson covers the bare minimum you should know before going anywhere Chinese-speaking!

Chinese Alphabet & Pronunciation

Well, Chinese doesn’t really have an alphabet, but there is this Romanization system called Pinyin you must know to learn the pronunciation of words. Don’t let Pinyin get you – discover how to pronounce Q, X, Z sounds in Chinese, as well as that tricky Ü thing with this lesson.

Chinese Tones

You probably already know that Chinese is a tonal language. Many words appear to have the same basic pronunciation with varied pitches. It seems like a small difference, but it’s quite important. Here’s an introduction to the four tones of Chinese.

Basic Chinese Grammar

Not the most exciting topic, but let’s get real – you’ll need it. This quick Chinese grammar lesson will get you through the basic grammar rules in minutes that might otherwise take you weeks to figure out on your own. You’ll find they’re not quite so intimidating. 

Saying Your Name in Chinese

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Talking about Yourself in Chinese

You’ll learn some super useful Chinese conversation starters and how to talk about yourself and your family. Learn how to say “my name is…”, how to say where you live, what you do, and how to talk about the things you like doing.

Countries in Chinese

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Professions in Chinese

One of the best conversation starters in China, guaranteed. Learn how to say “I am an engineer at Siemens”, and talk about what you like or dislike about your job, and you’ll always have something to contribute to a conversation!

The Verb “to Have” in Chinese

Probably the most important verb to have in your Chinese toolbox – “yǒu” is used in a lot of places where English speakers wouldn’t expect it. This lesson shows you how to express possession and existence in Chinese.

Connecting Verbs in Chinese

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Negating Statements in Chinese

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Forming Questions with “ne”

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Giving Commands in Chinese

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“I Don’t Understand” in Chinese

Once you step into the Chinese-speaking territory, you’re bound to encounter communication problems at one point or another. You can do so much better than a blunt “ting bu dong”. Learn how to respond naturally when your Chinese deserts you with this lesson.

Counting in Chinese – 0 to 1,000,000,000

Want to count in Chinese? Who doesn’t? Chinese numbers are actually much easier than their English counterparts to make you go. This lesson will have you covered for everything between zero and one billion – that’s probably all the numbers you need!

Chinese Measure Words

Measure words are used a lot more in Chinese than in English – so much so that there are 150+ of them. Never fear! In this lesson, we’ll give you some tricks for using the most common Chinese measure words to help you get by in most conversations.

Talking about Age in Chinese

In this lesson, you’ll get a quick introduction to age in Chinese. You’ll learn why it’s important and how to ask specific people their age, using both polite and informal language. There are some interesting rules for how to raise the question correctly.

Telling the Time in Chinese

Once you’ve known your way around numbers, telling the time in Chinese becomes pretty easy – just watch out for a couple of curveballs coming in your way. This lesson will cover all the essential time expressions like “just now” and “soon” to keep you on your toes.

Days of the Week in Chinese

Chinese is fairly logical when it comes to naming the days of the week. Well, there are three names for each day (it’s nuts), but you’ll find them pretty intuitive and predictable. So here’s how to say Monday to Sunday in Chinese.

Dates in Chinese

Simple, but pretty essential. Learn how to say dates, months, and years in Chinese. Combine this with the time and days of the week lessons above, and you should feel very comfortable making appointments or holidays reservations.

Comparing Things in Chinese

How do you say when someone is smarter than another, or taller than another, or less beautiful than another? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to compare two people or two things that aren’t equal as well as superlatives (who is the smartest?)

Asking for Directions in Chinese

Where’s the famous dim sum restaurant? Where is a public restroom? Learn how to ask for directions in Chinese before you start packing. Simply learn these essential keywords and phrases because you’ll always need to get somewhere!

Ordering in a Restaurant

Get a crash course in how to order in a Chinese restaurant using “xiǎng” and “yào”(want). You’ll learn some useful food & drink vocabulary, and how to catch the waiter or waitress’s attention when you need to. (It’s different than how you do it in English.)

Topic-Comment Structure

Topic-comment structure in Chinese can be a little tricky to wrap your head around since it sounds “off” to an English ear. Make sure you’ve got a firm grasp on the basic“S-V-O” before you dive in. You’ll then be able to express yourself in Chinese in the most natural way.

Conversation Filler: “Nèi Ge”

Every language has an array of filler words that help to grease the wheels of conversation. The most popular filler word in Chinese is “nèi ge”. This final lesson will teach you how to slip “nèi ge” naturally into your conversation to help you sound more Chinese than ever.

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Homework burden eases for Chinese students

The amount of time primary and middle school students in China spent on homework fell from 3.03 hours a day in 2016 to 2.87 hours in 2017, but it is still far higher than in other countries, according to a research report.

Experts and parents have called for reasonable amounts of homework and an evaluation system for students based on more than just examinations, while teachers advise parents not to focus on competition.

The report by afanti100.com, a Chinese online education service provider, is based on a survey of 446,836 students in 31 provincial areas, with 56.7 percent from primary schools, 38.6 percent from middle schools, and 8.7 percent from high schools.

The research indicated that it took primary and middle school students less time to finish their homework in 2017 than in 2016. The average time per day decreased to 2.87 hours－2.64 hours for primary school students and 2.94 hours for high school students.

Although the average time fell, it was still more than other countries－twice the global average, in fact.

At the end of 2017, the Ministry of Education introduced a standard for managing schools under the compulsory education period. It demanded that families and schools should cooperate to guarantee 10 hours of sleep for primary students and nine hours of sleep for middle school students.

However, the online education platform's report showed that more than 80 percent of students go to bed later than 10 pm every day.

In 2013, the Ministry of Education also issued a regulation on primary school pupils' homework, saying that there should be no written homework for Grade 1 and 2 students, and less than an hour of written homework for other grades. But the ministry is yet to introduce any rules on homework for middle school students.

Liu Xuchen, 13, is studying at Hefei Shouchun Middle School, Anhui province, and will take the high school entrance examination this summer. Liu said most of her classmates spend nearly four hours on homework every day.

"I feel tired every evening and my homework is for seven subjects, all of which will be tested in the exam," Liu said.

Those seven subjects are Chinese, math, English, physics, chemistry, political education and history. But not all the subjects carry the same weight in the examination. Chinese, math and English have the highest scores of 150 points while the others range from 60 to 90.

Another problem Liu faces is the difficulty of her homework. She said a hard math question could take her nearly 30 minutes.

According to the report, 85 percent of students experience negative emotions when doing their homework, including getting upset and losing their temper. And 76 percent of parents argue with their children when helping them with their homework.

"I think teachers should create a balance between the number of hard and easy questions," Liu said.

Unlike Liu's school in Anhui, schools in other areas assign less homework.

Yuan Hairong is a teacher with almost 20 years of experience at the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University."Most of our students who will take the high school entrance exam this year spend two and a half hours at most on homework every day," he said.

Unlike Anhui, Beijing's exam only tests five subjects－political education and history are not included.

"But many parents send their children to tutorial classes for those five subjects, which also occupies a lot of time," Yuan added. "Many parents don't want to see their children left behind, so they arrange extra classes and homework."

Chu Zhaohui, a researcher at the National Institute of Education Sciences, said it's the single evaluation system for students that leads to the homework burden. "The schools only assess students' development using scores and ranks.

"The government and society must try to enrich the assessment system, which would help students find advantages in different ways rather than focusing only on passing examinations."

Zhang Haoqiang, principal of the Hangzhou Shengli Experimental School in Zhejiang province, said: "We should focus on reducing redundant homework. After all, homework is a key method to consolidate knowledge.

"We cannot ease students' homework burden by simply reducing the quantity, but by improving the homework quality so that they can achieve more through doing less homework."

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This article was co-authored by Ronitte Libedinsky, MS . Ronitte Libedinsky is an Academic Tutor and the Founder of Brighter Minds SF, a San Francisco, California based company that provides one-on-one and small group tutoring. Specializing in tutoring mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra I/II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus) and science (chemistry, biology), Ronitte has over 10 years of experience tutoring to middle school, high school, and college students. She also tutors in SSAT, Terra Nova, HSPT, SAT, and ACT test prep. Ronitte holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MS in Chemistry from Tel Aviv University. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 956,802 times.

Even though your parents probably complain about how hard it was in their day, students nowadays have more homework than ever before, even when just starting their first year at middle school. That homework doesn't need to be a struggle now. Learning to plan out an efficient schedule for completing your homework, working on it effectively, and knowing when to get help with difficult assignments can help take the stress out of studying. Don't put it off any longer. See Step 1 for more information.

Working on Homework

Once you go into your space and start working, try not to leave until you've got a break scheduled. If you want a quick snack or drink, get it now before you start. Hit the bathroom and make sure you'll be able to work for the amount of time before your next break, uninterrupted.

• It's common that students will try to multi-task, watching TV or listening to the radio or continuing to chat on Facebook or Instagram while also trying to do homework. It'll be so much more fun to do those things after you're already done with your homework, though, and your homework will take half as much time if you're focused on doing nothing but your homework.
• Check your phone or your social networking sites during your study break, but not before. Use these distractions as a carrot, not as a pacifier.

If one assignment proves challenging and time-consuming, it's okay to switch for a while to something else. Just make sure to save enough time to circle back and give it another shot.

• Try to figure out what works best for you. Some students might like to start their homework immediately after school to get it done as quickly as possible, while it may be better to give yourself an hour to relax before starting in on it and decompress from the long school day. Don't wait for the last minute.
• While it may seem like a better idea to work straight through and finish, it's possible that the quality of the work you're doing will start to suffer if you don't give your mind a rest. It's difficult to think hard for more than 45 minutes at a time on a particular subject. Give yourself a rest and come back refreshed.

• The first fifteen minutes after a break are your most effective minutes, because your mind will be cleared, and ready to work hard. Give yourself a pep talk and dive back in, refreshed and ready.

• If you have trouble staying focused, get a parent, sibling, or friend to help keep you honest. Give them your phone while you're working to avoid the temptation to check it, or give them the video game controller so you won't be able to plug in for a few minutes of alien-hunting when you're supposed to be doing your homework. Then, when you're finished, show them the finished product and earn back your fun. Make it impossible to cheat.

• You can make yourself take enough time by having your gate-keeper (the person with your phone or video game controller) check over your homework for quality when you're done. If you know you're not going to get it anyway unless it's done right, you won't have any reason to rush. Slow down and do it right.

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When doing practice problems, promptly check to see if your answers are correct. Use worksheets that provide answer keys for instant feedback. Discuss answers with a classmate or find explanations online. Immediate feedback will help you correct your mistakes, avoid bad habits, and advance your learning more quickly.

Planning Your Homework

• It's common to quickly write out the math problems you're supposed to do at the top of your notes, or scribble down the page number of the English reading on a textbook page, but try to recopy this information into a specific homework list so you will be sure to remember to do it.
• Write down as many details as you can about each assignment. It's good to include the due date, corresponding textbook pages, and additional instructions from your teacher. This will help you plan your night of homework more effectively. Also, it's a good idea to write about your homework in a planner.

• Homework doesn't have to wait until you get home. Look through an assignment as soon as it's been given, so you'll have the time to ask your teacher any questions you might have before you leave school for the day.

• At home , a desk in your bedroom might be the best place. You can shut the door and tune out any distractions. For some students, though, this is a good way to get distracted. You might have video games, computers, guitars, and all sorts of other distractions in your bedroom. It might be a better idea to sit at the kitchen table, or in the living room, where your parents can call you out for procrastinating. You'll get it done more quickly without the temptation of distraction.
• In public , the library is a great place to study and do homework. At all libraries, it's a rule that you have to be quiet, and you won't have any of the distractions of home. The school library will often stay open after school ends, making it a good option for finishing up homework before heading home, or your school may even have an after-school study spot specifically for the purpose. [11] X Research source
• Try to switch it up . Studying in the same place too often can make work more difficult. Some studies have shown that a change in environment can make your mind more active, since it's processing new information. You'll be able to vary your routine and remember what you learned more effectively.

• Try starting with the most difficult homework . Do you really hate the idea of getting into the algebra homework? Does reading for English take the longest? Start with the most challenging homework to give yourself the most time to complete it, then move on to the easier tasks you can complete more quickly.
• Try starting with the most pressing homework . If you've got 20 math problems to do for tomorrow, and 20 pages to read in a novel for Friday, it's probably better to start with the math homework to make sure you'll have enough time to complete it. Make homework due the next day the priority.
• Try starting with the most important homework . Your math homework might be difficult, but if it's only worth a few completion points, it might be less important to spend a lot of time on it than the big project for Social Studies that's due in two days. Devote the most time to the most valuable assignments.

• Set an alarm or a timer to keep yourself honest. The less time you spend procrastinating and checking your text messages, the more quickly you'll be done. If you think you can finish everything in a half hour, set a timer and work efficiently to finish in that amount of time. If you don't quite finish, give yourself a few extra minutes. Treat it like a drill.
• Keep track of how long you usually spend on particular assignments on average. If your math homework typically takes you 45 minutes to finish, save that much time each night. If you start plugging away for an hour, give yourself a break and work on something else to avoid tiring out.
• Schedule 10 minutes of break time for every 50 minutes of work time. It's important to take study breaks and give your mind a rest, or you'll work less effectively. You're not a robot!

Finding Extra Time

• Do you really need an hour of TV or computer after school to decompress? It might be easier to just dive into your homework and get it done while the skills are still fresh in your mind. Waiting a couple hours means you'll have to review your notes and try to get back to the same place you already were. Do it while it's fresh.
• If you've got three days to read an assignment, don't wait until the last evening to do it all. Space it out and give yourself more time to finish. Just because you've got a due date that's a long time away doesn't mean it wouldn't be easier to finish now. Stay ahead of the game. Try either waking up earlier or going to bed later. But don't get too tired!

• If you've got to read a bunch of stuff for homework, read on the bus. Pop in some headphones to white noise that'll drown out the shouting of other students and tune into your book.
• The bus can be distracting, or it can be a great resource. Since it's full of your classmates, try to get other students to work with you and get things done more quickly. Work together on the math problems and try to figure out things together. It's not cheating if everyone's doing the work and no one's just copying. Also, you might make some new friends while you're at it!

• Don't rely on this time to finish homework just before it's due. Rushing to finish your last few problems in the five minutes before you need to turn it in looks bad in front of the teacher, plus it doesn't give you any time to review your homework after you finish it. Rushing is a good way to make mistakes. And always check difficult problems you had trouble with.

• Work on your homework while you're waiting for a ride, while you're killing time at your brother's soccer game, or while you're waiting for your friend to come over. Take advantage of any extra time you have in the day.

Getting Homework Help

• Asking for help with your homework isn't a sign that you're bad at the subject or that you're "stupid." Every teacher on the planet will respect a student that takes their homework seriously enough to ask for help. Especially ask if you weren't there that day!
• Asking for help isn't the same thing as complaining about the difficulty of homework or making excuses. Spending ten minutes doing half your math problems and leaving most of them blank because they were hard and then telling your teacher you need help isn't going to win you any favors on the due date. If it's hard, see your teacher ahead of time and find the time to get help.

• If there's not an organized homework help group at your school, there are many private tutoring organizations that work both for-pay and non-profits. Sylvan Learning Center and other businesses have after-school hours that you can schedule appointments at to get help studying and completing your homework, while community centers like the YMCA, or even public libraries will often have homework help hours in your area.
• Getting help doesn't mean that you're bad at your homework. All variety of students visit tutoring centers for extra help, just to make sure they have enough time and motivation to get everything done. It's hard being a student! There's no shame in extra help. Imagine being afraid to ask for anything! You wouldn't be able to ask in restaurants, shops, anywhere!

• Make sure that your group study sessions don't cross the line into cheating. Dividing up an assigned so your friend does half and you copy each other's answers is considered cheating, but discussing a problem and coming up with a solution together isn't. As long as you each do the work separately, you shouldn't have any problems.

• Some parents don't necessarily know how to help with your homework and might end up doing too much. Try to keep yourself honest. Asking for help doesn't mean asking your parent to do your work for you.
• Likewise, some older relatives have outdated ways of completing specific tasks and might suggest forcefully that something you learned in class is wrong. Always use your teacher's approach as the correct approach, and discuss these alternative ways of completing an assignment with your teacher if necessary.

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• Make sure your little study space is well lit, quiet, and comfortable. This will make it much easier to do your homework properly. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
• If you missed school that day, then you should call a friend to get the notes and/or homework from that day. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Take a piece of paper or wipe board and create a schedule for your homework. Be generous with the amount of time that you give for each task. If you end up finishing a task earlier than the schedule says, you will feel accomplished and will have extra time to complete the next task. It makes homework get done quicker than usual. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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• Make sure you have what you need handy when you get stuck on homework. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you're confused — asking helps you understand things better. And get enough sleep since it's easier to get your work done when you're well-rested.
• Don't put off starting homework just to have more playtime. Jumping in early leaves more free time for later but ensures you don't miss out on sleep. Plus, the class material is still fresh right after school, so you'll understand your homework better.
• Do your homework as soon as you get home every day except Fridays. On Fridays, give yourself permission to relax for the evening. Also, take short breaks as you work to help you focus. Play a quick game, eat a healthy snack, or use the bathroom.
• Ask for help when you need it, but don't rely on others to give you all the answers. The point of homework is for you to practice what you've learned, so try to work through problems yourself before asking for hints or explanations.
• Write down homework assignments in your planner right when your teacher gives them so you don't forget details later. Knowing exactly what work you need to do keeps you from being surprised.
• Break big assignments down into smaller pieces that feel more manageable. Taking things step-by-step makes big tasks feel less overwhelming, and helps you stay motivated.

• Never leave unfinished homework for the next day because you might have other homework to do and you will have to do both. Thanks Helpful 24 Not Helpful 0
• If you forget your homework, your teacher might not accept late work or may even give you more homework. Thanks Helpful 7 Not Helpful 1

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• Writing equipment, such as pencils, rulers, and erasers.
• Resources that may help you work faster.
• A comfy place to sit while doing homework.

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If you need to do homework, find a quiet, comfortable spot where you won’t be distracted. Turn off any electronics, like your TV, phone, or radio, and gather all of the supplies you’ll need before you get started. Work on the most important or hardest assignments first to get them out of the way, and if you have a homework assignment that actually seems fun, save it for last to motivate you to finish your other work faster. Keep reading to learn how to find extra time to get your homework done, like working on it on the way home from school! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Say Homework in Chinese

Learning how to say “homework” in Chinese is essential for effective communication, especially when you are studying or working in a Chinese-speaking environment or interacting with Chinese-speaking individuals. This guide will provide you with formal and informal ways to express this term in Chinese, along with some regional variations if necessary. Whether you are a student or a professional, these tips, examples, and insights will help you confidently navigate the Chinese language.

Formal Ways to Say Homework in Chinese

1. 作业 (zuòyè):

The term “作业” is the most common and formal way to express “homework” in Chinese. It is widely used across China, Taiwan, and other Chinese-speaking communities. This term is interchangeable with “homework” in English and is applicable to various educational levels, both for school and college/university assignments. For example:

我有很多作业要做。 Wǒ yǒu hěnduō zuòyè yào zuò. I have a lot of homework to do.

2. 功课 (gōngkè):

Another formal term for “homework” in Chinese is “功课.” It is commonly used in Mainland China and Singapore. “功课” can also refer to general schoolwork or assignments outside the classroom. For instance:

请你完成明天的功课。 Qǐng nǐ wánchéng míngtiān de gōngkè. Please complete tomorrow’s homework.

Informal Ways to Say Homework in Chinese

1. 作 (zuò):

In informal contexts or casual conversations, you can simply use the character “作” to refer to “homework.” While not as common as the formal terms mentioned above, it is still widely understood. This abbreviated form is commonly used among friends or family. For example:

你写完作了吗？ Nǐ xiě wán zuò le ma? Have you finished your homework?

2. 作业本 (zuòyèběn):

“作业本” is a colloquial expression that refers specifically to the physical exercise book used for completing homework. In informal situations, people may use “作业本” to talk about homework instead of using the term “作业” directly. For instance:

我忘记带作业本了。 Wǒ wàngjì dài zuòyèběn le. I forgot to bring my homework book.

Regional Variations

While the previously mentioned terms are widely understood in most Chinese-speaking regions, Chinese dialects and regional variations can introduce some differences.

1. 書包 (shū bāo) in Hong Kong:

In Hong Kong Cantonese, “書包” (shū bāo) is commonly used to refer to “homework.” If you find yourself in Hong Kong or interacting with people from this region, you can use “書包” to convey the same meaning. For example:

我要做書包。 Ngóh yiu jí sēuh bāau. I need to do my homework.

2. 条 (tiáo) in some parts of Northern China:

In certain areas of Northern China, particularly around Beijing, the term “条” (tiáo) can be used when referring to homework. This is a regional variation that has gained popularity in recent years. For instance:

老师布置了好多条。 Lǎoshī bùzhì le hǎo duō tiáo. The teacher assigned a lot of homework.

Tips for Learning Chinese Vocabulary

1. Practice with Flashcards:

Create flashcards with the Chinese characters and corresponding English translations for “homework.” Regularly review the flashcards to reinforce your memory and improve your ability to recall the terms effortlessly.

2. Watch Chinese Language Videos:

Find online resources or language learning platforms that offer videos with subtitles or lessons focused on vocabulary. Watching and listening to native Chinese speakers will help you recognize correct pronunciation and usage.

3. Use Language Learning Apps:

Install language learning apps on your smartphone or tablet, such as Duolingo, HelloChinese, or Memrise. These apps enable you to practice vocabulary and improve your language skills on the go.

4. Contextualize Vocabulary Learning:

Incorporate Chinese vocabulary into your daily life by using it in sentences or conversations. The more you practice, the faster you will become comfortable with the language.

Mastering the vocabulary for “homework” in Chinese is essential for effective communication in academic or professional settings. By using the formal terms like “作业” or “功课” and the informal expressions like “作” or “作业本,” you can confidently express your specific needs or inquire about someone else’s assignments in Chinese. Remember to consider regional variations if you encounter them while engaging with different Chinese-speaking communities. By implementing the provided tips and practicing regularly, your Chinese vocabulary will continue to expand, allowing you to thrive in various language environments.

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• My science teacher always sets a lot of homework.
• "Have you got any homework tonight ?" "No."
• I got A minus for my English homework.
• For homework I want you to write an essay on endangered species .

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