New words 38-3）
理发 lǐ fà v. to get a haircut
画画儿 huà huàr to draw, to paint
学习 xuéxí v. to study, to learn
回答 huídá v. to answer, to reply
问题 wèntí n. question, problem
汉字 Hànzì p.n. Chinese character

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If English is Your Second Language, You Need Phrasal Verbs

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