Chinese · Beginner我来拿包裹I'm Here to Pick Up a Package

Follow along

199 lines
00:00Intro
Hello everyone, welcome to the Chinese podcast.
Hello everyone, I'm Ryan.
I'm Mia. Ryan, how is your day going?
I'm in a great mood today.
I bought a lot of things I like online.
Haha, do you usually like online shopping?
Shopping online is very convenient and fun.
Yeah, you can buy all kinds of things.
You just need a few taps on your phone.
Many foreign friends living in China,
also often buy daily necessities online.
Every time after buying things,
the thing I look forward to most is picking up packages.
Hearing a knock on the door or getting a text,
always makes people feel so happy.
After the package arrives,
we need to go to the package station or front desk to get it.
At this time, you need to communicate in Chinese.
Explaining your purpose clearly is very important.
Today we are going to learn six useful phrases.
These six phrases are all very simple and practical.
The first phrase is: I'm here to pick up a package.
The second phrase is: This is my pickup code.
The third phrase is: Is there a package for me?
The fourth phrase is: My name is written on it.
The fifth phrase is: Where do I sign?
The sixth phrase is: Do I need to pay?
Once you learn these six phrases,
you won't have to worry at all when picking up packages.
Now then, let's listen to the stories first!
Great, let's hear Ryan's experience first.
Yesterday afternoon, I walked to the neighborhood package station.
Did the thing you bought arrive that quickly?
My phone received a pickup text message.
There were many neat wooden shelves inside the shop.
The shelves were full of boxes of all sizes, right?
The whole room was full of cardboard boxes of different sizes.
I walked up to the counter and said: I'm here to pick up a package.
What did the staff member answer after hearing that?
The clerk smiled and asked for my pickup number.
I took out my phone and said: This is my pickup code.
Haha, did they find your box?
The clerk carried out a huge box from the shelf!
Wow, was the thing you bought very big?
Actually, I only bought a small drinking cup.
Haha, the packaging box was really huge!
There were many layers of protective paper inside the box.
The cup wasn't damaged at all, right?
The cup is super pretty, and I really like it.
I also had an interesting experience last week.
Mia, did you go pick up a package too?
Mom sent me a box of fruit from our hometown.
Wow, the fruit auntie sent must be delicious.
I went downstairs to our residential service desk.
I walked to the front desk and asked: Is there a package for me?
Did the uncle at the front desk help you look for it?
The uncle searched under the desk for a long time.
I pointed at the box and said: My name is written on it.
Confirming it's your name is wonderful.
The uncle handed me a sheet of paper and a pen.
Holding the pen, I asked: Where do I sign?
After signing, you could carry the fruit home.
At that time, I wasn't sure if the shipping fee had been paid.
I smiled and asked: Do I need to pay?
How did the uncle reply to you?
The uncle smiled and said Mom had already paid.
Haha, that sounds like a truly warm experience.
Those phrases are really useful in daily life.
Next, let's learn these phrases in detail!
No problem, let's look at each phrase together.
Let's first look at today's first phrase.
The first phrase is: I'm here to pick up a package.
包裹 means package.
拿 means take or pick up.
So, 我来拿包裹,
means I am here to pick up my items.
When you walk into a package station or pickup spot,
you can say this sentence to the staff first.
As soon as they hear it, they'll know your purpose.
We can practice a few more times.
I'm here to pick up a package.
I'm here to pick up a package.
Read very accurately.
Next is today's second phrase.
The second phrase is: This is my pickup code.
取件码 means pickup code.
When picking up packages in China,
you will usually receive a string of numbers on your phone.
This string of numbers is called a pickup code.
We show the numbers on our phone to the clerk.
At this time you can say: This is my pickup code.
When the clerk sees the number, they can quickly find the box.
Let's read it once more.
This is my pickup code.
Everyone is learning so quickly.
Now let's look at the third phrase.
The third phrase is: Is there a package for me?
This is a very practical question.
If you go to a building's front desk or guard room,
and want to know if there's anything delivered for you today.
You can politely ask the staff.
Is there a package for me?
They will help you check the shelves.
This phrase is also very common in the office.
We can read it together.
Is there a package for me?
Asked very naturally.
The fourth phrase is also very common.
The fourth phrase is: My name is written on it.
名字 means name.
There is usually a white slip pasted on the box.
The slip has the recipient's name printed on it.
If there are several boxes on the desk,
and you found the one that belongs to you.
You can point to the slip and tell the staff.
My name is written on it.
That way the clerk can confirm immediately.
Let's read it together.
My name is written on it.
Pronounced very clearly.
The fifth phrase is a polite question.
The fifth phrase is: Where do I sign?
签字 means sign or signature.
For some relatively important packages,
the staff need your signature to confirm receipt.
If the clerk hands you a slip,
and you want to know where you should write your name.
You can smile and ask them.
Where do I sign?
They will point out the specific line for you.
Let's read it carefully once more.
Where do I sign?
Very loud and clear.
Finally let's look at the sixth phrase.
The sixth phrase is: Do I need to pay?
需要 means need.
付钱 means pay money.
Sometimes a friend sent you a gift,
and you're not sure if shipping was paid.
At this time you can proactively ask the clerk.
Do I need to pay?
If it's prepaid, the clerk will say no need.
If payment is needed, you can pay with your phone.
This phrase is truly very important.
Let's practice it once more.
Do I need to pay?
Does everyone remember these six phrases?
Next, we are entering the fun quiz segment!
Let's see if everyone can use them correctly.
Question 1: You walk into the neighborhood package station.
You want to tell the staff your purpose, what do you say?
I will step forward and say: I'm here to pick up a package.
Excellent! The clerk will understand what you want right away.
Then the clerk usually asks for your pickup info.
Question 2: Your phone received a pickup notification.
There is a string of numbers on it, what do you say when showing the staff?
At this time I'll show my phone to the clerk and say: This is my pickup code.
Great! That way the clerk can retrieve your box for you.
The pickup process becomes very fast.
Question 3: You arrive at a building's front desk.
You want to ask if anything was delivered for you today, how do you ask?
I will politely look at the receptionist and ask: Is there a package for me?
Exactly right! The front desk uncle will check carefully for you.
Asking politely makes the other person very happy to help.
Question 4: There are several large boxes on the desk.
You want to confirm which one is yours, what do you say pointing to the text?
Just point to the name on top and say: My name is written on it.
Correct answer! Checking the name is the most reassuring way.
That way you won't mistakenly take someone else's item.
Question 5: The staff member hands you a slip.
They want your signature to confirm, you want to know which line, how do you ask?
I will hold the pen and ask the staff: Where do I sign?
Very good! The staff will point to the line for you to write.
After signing to confirm, you can take it home with peace of mind.
Question 6: You received the box.
You want to confirm if shipping was already paid, how should you ask?
Directly ask the staff earnestly: Do I need to pay?
Answered wonderfully! The clerk will tell you if payment is needed.
Confirming the fee makes you feel at ease.
Ryan answered every single question great today!
Because these phrases are so close to daily life.
Now we enter quick recap time!
Let's read the six phrases once more.
Phrase 1: I'm here to pick up a package.
Phrase 2: This is my pickup code.
Phrase 3: Is there a package for me?
Phrase 4: My name is written on it.
Phrase 5: Where do I sign?
Phrase 6: Do I need to pay?
Everyone read very clearly.
Next is today's speaking practice time.
Please imagine that you are standing in front of a package station,
speak out loud: I'm here to pick up a package. This is my pickup code.
Practice speaking out loud in front of a mirror or a friend!
As long as you practice speaking often, your Chinese will definitely improve.
Thank you everyone for listening to today's Chinese podcast.
If you like our show, welcome to share it with friends around you.
See you in our next episode!
Goodbye everyone!

Key phrases

6 to keep
我来拿包裹I'm here to pick up a package
我走到桌子前说：我来拿包裹。I walk up to the desk and say: 我来拿包裹。
这是我的取件码This is my pickup code
我拿出手机说：这是我的取件码。I take out my phone and say: 这是我的取件码。
有我的包裹吗Is there a package for me?
我走到前台问：有我的包裹吗？I walk up to the front desk and ask: 有我的包裹吗？
写的是我的名字My name is written on it
我指着箱子说：写的是我的名字。I point to the box and say: 写的是我的名字。
在哪里签字Where do I sign?
我拿着笔问：在哪里签字？I hold a pen and ask: 在哪里签字？
需要付钱吗Do I need to pay?
我笑着问了一句：需要付钱吗？I smile and ask: 需要付钱吗？

轮到你了

Your turn
大声说出来
Today's small task

我来拿包裹。这是我的取件码。I'm here to pick up a package. This is my pickup code.

cocoa我来拿包裹
0:0013:30