张朋朋的书

Question 1

你们是怎么认识的

Answer 1

How did you meet?

Question 2

是通过朋友介绍的

Answer 2

Was introduced through a friend.

Question 3

那时候

Answer 3

At that time…

Question 4

做

Answer 4

zuò

1 to make; to produce
2 to write; to compose
3 to do; to engage in; to hold (a party etc)
4 (of a person) to be (an intermediary, a good student etc); to become (husband and wife, friends etc)
5 (of a thing) to serve as; to be used for
6 to assume (an air or manner)

MANDARIN
zuò
DEFINITION
work, make; act

Question 5

呢

Answer 5

ne

1 particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word (“What about …?”, “And …?”)
2 particle for inquiring about location (“Where is …?”)
3 particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board (“ok?”, “are you with me?”)
4 (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
5 particle indicating strong affirmation

MANDARIN
ne (or ní, nǐ, nī)
DEFINITION
interrogative or emphatic final; (Cant.) this