Playing Ball Together

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天气tiān qìhěnhǎoThe weather is nice.小狗xiǎo gǒuzài外面wài miànwánqiúThe little dog is playing ball outside.

小猫xiǎo māo看见kàn jiànleshuōxiǎngwánThe little cat saw it and said, 'I also want to play!'

小狗xiǎo gǒushuōláibaThe little dog said, 'Come on!'

小猫xiǎo māopǎodekuài小狗xiǎo gǒupǎodegèngkuàiThe little cat runs fast, the little dog runs faster.他们tā menwánle长时间cháng shí jiānhěn快乐kuài lèThey played for a long time and were very happy.

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