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Chinese Short Dialogue

Improve your Chinese with short, fun dialogues! 🎧 Each episode features practical conversations about daily life, trends, and culture, with content available for four different levels of learners.

For more, check out our app on the App Store and Google Play. Access full scripts, translations in 8 languages, and pinyin support to boost your learning.

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  • Chinese Listening
  • 중국어 리스닝
  • 中国語リスニング
  • Аудирование по китайскому языку
  • Nghe tiếng Trung
  • Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin
  • Escucha en chino
  • การฟังภาษาจีน
  • Chinesisches Hören
  • Écoute du chinois
  • Ascolto cinese
  • Audição em chinês
  • चीनी सुनना
  • الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية



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  • Yesterday · 1 min

    [HSK 3] 演唱会求婚，后排喊“坐下” - Proposal at a Concert, People in the Back Shout “Sit Down”

    At a concert at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium, a male audience member proposed to his girlfriend. She excitedly stood up, blocking the view of people behind her and sparking heated discussion online. 演唱会求婚，后排喊“坐下” - Proposal at a Concert, People in the Back Shout “Sit Down” [HSK 3] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 优子: Teacher Liu, did you see the trending topic? A guy proposed to his girlfriend at a concert at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest. It was so romantic! 刘娜: I saw it. But when his girlfriend stood up, the people behind them all shouted, “Sit down!” In the end, security came over too. 优子: Huh? Why? Isn’t that just like something out of a TV drama? I heard they even handed out wedding candies to the people sitting nearby. 刘娜: Handing out wedding candies was a kind gesture. But everyone paid for tickets to listen to the concert. If the people in front stand up, the people behind can’t see anything. 优子: That’s true... They were sitting near the front, where the tickets were the most expensive. But the people behind paid for their tickets too. 刘娜: Right. And many concerts have rules saying you can’t keep standing because it affects the people in the rows behind. If they had waited until after the concert to propose, no one would have been upset. 优子: That would have been better. Romance is great, but you still shouldn’t interfere with other people enjoying the concert.

  • Monday · 1 min

    [HSK 3] 东西是什么东西 - What Does '东西' Mean?

    David notices that '东西' is made up of 'east' and 'west' and wonders why the word has its current meaning. 东西是什么东西 - What Does '东西' Mean? [HSK 3] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 大卫: Teacher, I have a question. Why is '东西' made up of 'east' and 'west'? 刘娜: Oh? Why do you ask? 大卫: '东' means east and '西' means west, but '东西' can mean apples, books, phones... 刘娜: Good question! One explanation says that long ago, some cities had markets on both the east and west sides. 大卫: So people went to the markets in the east and west to buy things? 刘娜: Right. Some people say that later, the things people bought came to be called '东西'. 大卫: Oh, I see! 刘娜: But that's only one explanation. It may not actually be true. 大卫: Then can I say '买南北'? 刘娜: Of course not. You can only say '买东西'. 大卫: How does Chinese have so many interesting words! 刘娜: Yes. Keep learning slowly, and you'll discover many more.

  • Sunday · 1 min

    [HSK 4] 医美与气质：外在和内在怎么选？ - Cosmetic Procedures and Inner Charm: How Do You Choose Between Outer and Inner Beauty?

    Junxi shares popular cosmetic beauty trends in Korea and the influence of social media. 医美与气质：外在和内在怎么选？ - Cosmetic Procedures and Inner Charm: How Do You Choose Between Outer and Inner Beauty? [HSK 4] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 刘娜: Junxi, what beauty trends have you been paying attention to lately? 俊熙: In Korea, cosmetic beauty treatments are very popular. People pursue a natural and clean look. 刘娜: For example, what kinds of procedures do people usually get? 俊熙: Many people do skincare treatments, slight adjustments, and the kind that 'looks like nothing was done.' 刘娜: I understand. Looking better on the outside really can make people more confident. 俊熙: Exactly, and social media has a huge influence. Everyone wants to look better on camera. 刘娜: But I also want to share a saying with you: 'A person filled with poetry and books naturally carries elegance.' 俊熙: What does that saying mean? 刘娜: It means that when someone reads a lot and has a rich inner world, they naturally develop grace and charm. 俊熙: I get it now! I think both sides matter: skincare, exercise, and also reading more to build a steadier inner temperament.

  • Saturday · 1 min

    [HSK 5] 用AI写作业：作业全对，考试变差 - Using AI for Homework: Perfect Assignments, Worse Exam Scores

    A study tracking more than 20,000 middle school students found that directly copying answers from AI improved homework scores but led to a significant decline in exam performance. 用AI写作业：作业全对，考试变差 - Using AI for Homework: Perfect Assignments, Worse Exam Scores [HSK 5] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 陈花: My students are driving me crazy. Almost all the homework they turned in this semester was correct, but their average score on the monthly exam actually dropped a lot. 刘娜: Could they be using AI to do it? I just read a report about professors at the University of Hong Kong who tracked more than 20,000 middle school students and found exactly this kind of situation. 陈花: Really? What exactly did the study say? 刘娜: Students who asked AI to give them answers directly saw their homework scores rise by 18%, but within six months, their monthly exam scores fell by an average of 20%, and two years later, their high school entrance exam scores were down by as much as 24%. 陈花: That's serious! I thought they'd finally gotten the hang of things. But almost everyone uses AI now, so we can't completely ban it, can we? 刘娜: The study said that if students only asked AI to explain how to solve a problem and still spent time working through it carefully themselves, there was basically no impact. The problem was directly copying and pasting answers. And the better a student's grades were, the greater the impact. 陈花: No wonder those top students in our class have been losing points on the big problems lately! Their parents probably don't even know they're using AI. 刘娜: That's very possible. The report said half of parents didn't even know which AI their children were using. We definitely can't rely on the kids' self-discipline alone. 陈花: Looks like I'll have to hold a class meeting tomorrow and have a serious talk with the parents too. Simply banning AI won't work. We need to help the kids understand for themselves how much they lose by copying answers.

  • Friday · 45 sec

    [HSK 2] 跑步和打球 - Running and Playing Ball

    Xiaomei and Teacher Li talk about the sports she has done and how it feels to get tired after exercising. 跑步和打球 - Running and Playing Ball [HSK 2] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 李芳: Xiaomei, what exercise did you do today? 小美: I went running, and I played ball too! 李芳: That's great. Did you run fast? 小美: I ran fast at first, but then I got tired. 李芳: When you feel tired, you should slow down or take a short break. 小美: I also ran back and forth while playing ball and sweated a lot. 李芳: That shows you exercised very seriously. 小美: Even though I was tired, I thought it was really fun. 李芳: Knowing how to exercise and how to rest will help your body stay healthier.

  • Thursday · 52 sec

    [HSK 3] 资料找不到了 - I Can't Find the Documents

    Through the experience of being unable to find documents, we learn the importance of organizing and categorizing them. 资料找不到了 - I Can't Find the Documents [HSK 3] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 黄刚: Xiao Pan, where did you put the meeting documents from yesterday? 小潘: I put them on the desk, but now I can't find them. 黄刚: Don't worry yet. Let's look for them together. Did you sort them into categories? 小潘: No, I just put everything together without separating it. 黄刚: That's the problem. Documents should be separated and organized by date and content. 小潘: I understand now. If I don't organize things, they're very easy to lose track of. 黄刚: Right. You need to develop good habits at work, otherwise you'll waste everyone's time. 小潘: I'm sorry. I didn't do a good job. I'll make sure to organize everything properly from now on. 黄刚: It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes like this at first. You'll gradually get better at it.

  • September 16 · 1 min

    [HSK 5] 从“精致穷”到纯过日子 - From 'Delicately Broke' to Simply Living Life

    The idea of being someone who 'simply lives life' has gone viral. Instead of keeping up appearances, spending lavishly, and living a 'delicately broke' lifestyle, young people are placing greater value on a healthy, grounded way of life. 从“精致穷”到纯过日子 - From 'Delicately Broke' to Simply Living Life [HSK 5] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 陈花: I was just scrolling through my social feed and noticed that a lot of people who used to post about trendy restaurants and designer bags now share the meals they cook and keep track of what time they go to bed every day. Their whole style has changed so much. 黄刚: It's been in the news these past few days too. They're calling these people 'people who simply live life.' It even trended online a few days ago and got hundreds of millions of views. 陈花: 'People who simply live life'? What does that mean? Does it mean people aren't pursuing a fancy lifestyle anymore? 黄刚: More or less. It means no longer putting on a show to save face or obsessing over making everything feel like a special occasion. Instead, people focus more on everyday things like eating and sleeping, and they stop pretending to be richer than they really are. 陈花: I'm all too familiar with being 'delicately broke.' We have a colleague at school who doesn't earn much, but she's always checking in at trendy restaurants and buying the latest bags. Before the month is even over, she's already spent all her money. 黄刚: A lot of people have figured it out now. Rather than spending beyond their means just to make their social media look good, they'd rather save the money, go to bed earlier, eat properly, and live a more grounded life. 陈花: Now that you mention it, I should rethink my choices too. For our colleagues' get-together next month, I was planning to book that new upscale restaurant. But having hot pot at home would be just as lively and save us quite a bit of money. 黄刚: Exactly. What makes a gathering lively isn't how fancy it is, but the people. As long as everyone gets together and has a good time chatting, that's enough.

  • September 15 · 1 min

    [HSK 2] 公园里的爷爷奶奶 - Grandpas and Grandmas in the Park

    David saw older people dancing and practicing tai chi in the park this morning, and he wants to join them. 公园里的爷爷奶奶 - Grandpas and Grandmas in the Park [HSK 2] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 大卫: Teacher, I went jogging in the park this morning. 刘娜: That's great! Was the park crowded in the morning? 大卫: Very crowded! There were lots of grandpas and grandmas dancing. 刘娜: Yes, older people in China really like dancing in parks. 大卫: There were also some people moving very, very slowly. What were they doing? 刘娜: They were practicing tai chi. It's a very good form of exercise. 大卫: They looked really happy. Can I join them? 刘娜: Of course! The grandpas and grandmas love teaching young people. 大卫: But I don't know how to dance or do tai chi. 刘娜: That's okay. Just follow along and learn slowly. 大卫: Okay! I'll go to the park again tomorrow morning and say 'hello' to them! 刘娜: I'm sure they'll be very happy!

  • September 14 · 55 sec

    [HSK 4] 纹身不是贴纸 - A Tattoo Isn't a Sticker

    Two 15-year-old boys altered the ID photos on their phones and secretly got tattoos. Later, because the tattoos on their arms were too large, they ran into difficulties enrolling in school. 纹身不是贴纸 - A Tattoo Isn't a Sticker [HSK 4] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 小宝: Big brother, I want to draw a big dragon on my arm too. It would look so cool! 小刚: A sticker is fine, but a real tattoo isn't. I just saw a news story about two 15-year-old boys who got into trouble because of tattoos. 小宝: What kind of trouble? 小刚: They changed the birth dates on photos of their ID cards, pretended to be adults, and went to get tattoos. They had large areas of their arms tattooed. 小宝: Couldn't they just wipe them off? 小刚: It's not that easy. Later, because the tattoos were so large, they had trouble enrolling in school. Removing them is also very difficult. It takes many sessions, costs a lot of money, and can even damage the skin. 小宝: Wow, that's such a hassle! Then I'll just use little dinosaur stickers instead! 小刚: Right. You can remove stickers anytime, and Mom and Dad won't have to worry either.

  • September 13 · 1 min

    [HSK 4] 发现孩子“早恋”怎么办 - What to Do When You Discover Your Child Has a Crush

    When teenagers develop romantic feelings for someone for the first time, parents may worry that it will affect their studies, while also fearing that being too strict could damage parent-child communication. 发现孩子“早恋”怎么办 - What to Do When You Discover Your Child Has a Crush [HSK 4] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 陈花: A student's parent just messaged me. She said she found her daughter writing in her diary that she likes a boy in her class, and asked whether she should put a stop to it immediately. I honestly didn't know how to respond. 黄刚: Stopping her outright might backfire. It's very common for teenagers to develop feelings for someone. What matters is whether the child knows how to handle those feelings and understands which boundaries shouldn't be crossed. 陈花: That's what I think too. But what parents worry about most is still their child's grades. They're afraid the two kids will chat every day, stay up late at night, and lose focus on their studies. 黄刚: That doesn't mean they have to pretend they know nothing about it. They can first listen to what their child has to say, then work out some rules together—for example, it shouldn't interfere with studying or sleep, and if the child goes out to meet the other person, they should tell their parents where they're going and what time they'll be back. 陈花: What worries me most is that some parents panic and start secretly reading diaries or checking phones. The child feels disrespected and stops telling them anything, which actually makes it even harder to understand what's going on. 黄刚: Right. And besides studying, parents should also clearly explain boundaries around physical contact. They can talk about it calmly without necessarily labeling it as 'dating too young.' 陈花: Then tomorrow I'll talk to this student first. I won't directly ask whether she's dating someone. I'll just ask how she's been feeling lately and whether anything has been bothering her. 黄刚: That would feel more natural. At least she'll know the adults aren't there to interrogate her. As long as she's still willing to tell adults the truth, there's a chance to work through many problems gradually.

  • September 12 · 1 min

    [HSK 2] 小猫，吃饭了！ - Kitty, Time to Eat!

    Xiaobao and Xiaomei take care of a kitten together. They feed it, brush its fur, and love it very much. 小猫，吃饭了！ - Kitty, Time to Eat! [HSK 2] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 小美: Xiaobao, the kitten is hungry! Let's feed it! 小宝: Okay! Kitty, it's time to eat! Come here! 小美: Here it comes! It's eating! So cute! 小宝: The kitten eats so fast. It must be really hungry. 小美: Are you done eating? Kitty, are you full now? 小宝: It meowed once. I think it's full! 小美: Xiaobao, let's brush its fur! 小宝: Okay! I'll do the brushing! Kitty, stay still! 小美: It's so well-behaved! It likes being brushed! 小宝: Look, its fur looks so nice now! 小美: The kitten is so cute! I like it so much! 小宝: Me too! We'll take care of it every day!

  • September 11 · 1 min

    [HSK 3] 这个项目怎么做？ - How Should We Do This Project?

    Drawing on recent news about cultural heritage preservation, Huang Gang explains the project, while Xiaopan listens and gradually understands its practical goals. 这个项目怎么做？ - How Should We Do This Project? [HSK 3] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 黄刚: Xiaopan, did you see this news story today? This ancient city has just completed a new round of preservation work, and now it has more visitors than before. 小潘: I saw it, but I didn't expect it to be related to our project. 黄刚: It has a lot to do with it. Protecting historical sites well is only the first step. If people cannot understand them or learn about them, the sites will still feel distant. 小潘: So we need to write introductions that help more people understand them, right? 黄刚: Exactly. This time, we need to create multilingual versions of the historical site descriptions and turn them into short content suitable for online publishing. 小潘: I see. That way, Vietnamese internet users can understand these places more easily instead of only seeing photos. 黄刚: That's exactly the idea. A lot of promotional content used to be written too formally. Young people read two lines and scroll away, so we need to explain things more clearly. 小潘: Then when I write, I should first think about who the readers are, and then decide how to say it, right? 黄刚: Right. It is not enough just to translate the words. We need to make people want to read it and help them understand it.

  • September 10 · 1 min

    [HSK 5] 外甥的生活费该给多少 - How Much Living Allowance Should My Nephew Get?

    In 2026, the average monthly living expenses for university students are about 1,744 yuan. A budget of 1,000 yuan is barely enough for basic food and necessities, and parents and children often have different generational views about spending. 外甥的生活费该给多少 - How Much Living Allowance Should My Nephew Get? [HSK 5] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 陈花: My sister just called. She said her son has only been at university for a little over twenty days and is already asking for more money. Even 1,500 yuan a month isn't enough. 黄刚: Fifteen hundred isn't really that much. I saw a survey saying university students now spend an average of more than 1,700 yuan a month. Ten years ago it was only around 1,200. 陈花: It's gone up that much? My sister always says 300 yuan was enough when she was young, so she thinks her son is wasting money. 黄刚: Cafeteria prices aren't what they used to be. Three meals a day can easily cost more than 30 yuan, so food alone comes to about 1,000 yuan a month. 陈花: And what about phone bills, printing study materials, and buying birthday gifts for classmates? Those cost money too. 黄刚: Exactly. It all adds up. You can't expect the kid to stay in his dorm every day and never socialize with his classmates. 陈花: Then I'll tell her not to fix the amount once and for all. She should have him keep track of his expenses first and then discuss it with him. 黄刚: That's the best way. Otherwise, mother and son will just keep arguing over this money.

  • September 9 · 1 min

    [HSK 2] 筷子拿不好 - I Can't Use Chopsticks Well

    David keeps dropping dumplings when he tries to pick them up with chopsticks, so Liu Na teaches him to practice slowly. 筷子拿不好 - I Can't Use Chopsticks Well [HSK 2] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 大卫: Teacher, whenever I use chopsticks, the dumplings always get away from me. 刘娜: Haha, maybe the dumplings don't want you to eat them. 大卫: I tried picking one up three times, and it fell three times. 刘娜: Don't worry. Watch me. You need to hold the chopsticks like this. 大卫: Like this? It's so hard. 刘娜: Yes. Take it slowly and start by picking up bigger things. 大卫: My mom is very good at using chopsticks. She's Chinese. 刘娜: Then you can ask your mom to teach you and practice every day. 大卫: Okay! I want to eat with chopsticks, not with my hands. 刘娜: In China, many children start using chopsticks when they're very young. 大卫: Then I'm a little kid now, haha! 刘娜: That's okay. You'll get good at using them very soon.

  • September 8 · 1 min

    [HSK 4] 学语言，也是在学文化 - Learning a Language Also Means Learning a Culture

    Learning a foreign language is not only about memorizing vocabulary and grammar. It also helps people understand the values and communication habits of different cultures. 学语言，也是在学文化 - Learning a Language Also Means Learning a Culture [HSK 4] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 陈花: Next week, I’m taking my students to welcome a group of international exchange students. Their English is quite good, but I’m still worried that misunderstandings may arise when they talk. 刘娜: That’s very common. Speaking the language correctly doesn’t necessarily mean the intended meaning is conveyed correctly. Different cultures have different ways of being polite, refusing, and showing concern. 陈花: Last time, a student heard a foreign friend say, “You can think about it,” and assumed the other person was genuinely still considering it. Only later did the student realize it was actually a polite refusal. 刘娜: Exactly. When I teach Chinese, students often think that Chinese people are invading their privacy when they ask, “Have you eaten?” In fact, it is often simply a way of showing friendliness, and they do not really expect an answer. 陈花: In that sense, learning a language is like putting on a different pair of glasses. The same sentence may reflect completely different habits and values. 刘娜: That’s right. Some cultures value direct communication, while others place more importance on helping people save face. Once we understand these differences, we are less likely to judge others only by our own standards. 陈花: Then I’ll not only have the students practice introducing themselves, but also prepare some situations that could easily cause misunderstandings and ask them to discuss how they should respond. 刘娜: That’s a great idea. As long as they are willing to ask for clarification first instead of immediately assuming the other person is being rude, the exchange will already be meaningful.

  • September 7 · 1 min

    [HSK 5] 新中式为什么这么火？ - Why Is New Chinese Style So Popular?

    Liu Na and Junxi talk about why mamian skirts and Tang-style clothing have become popular among young people. 新中式为什么这么火？ - Why Is New Chinese Style So Popular? [HSK 5] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 刘娜: Junxi, have you noticed? Recently, many young people like wearing mamian skirts and Tang-style clothing. 俊熙: Yes, I have! I think New Chinese Style looks great on camera and is especially photogenic. 刘娜: Exactly. It has a traditional feel and a modern touch, so it doesn’t look too “old-fashioned.” 俊熙: Yes, exactly! I wore a mamian skirt once, and it felt both cool and gentle. 刘娜: Another reason is that people want to find a sense of cultural identity. 俊熙: I think so too. Once you put it on, your whole vibe changes immediately. 刘娜: And now many brands make updated versions that are easier to match with everyday clothes. 俊熙: Yes! I can pair it with sneakers or boots. It’s really versatile. 刘娜: Are you planning to film a New Chinese Style outfit video? 俊熙: Yes! I’ve even thought of the title: New Chinese Style Outfits Are So Addictive!

  • September 6 · 51 sec

    [HSK 3] 我去医院啦 - I Went to the Hospital

    Xiaomei is feeling a little unwell and tells Teacher Li about her visit to the hospital to see a doctor. 我去医院啦 - I Went to the Hospital [HSK 3] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 李芳: Xiaomei, you look a little tired today. What's wrong? 小美: I wasn't feeling well, so I went to the hospital yesterday. 李芳: I see. What did the doctor say? 小美: The doctor told me to rest more and take my medicine properly. 李芳: You were very brave. Were you scared when you went to the hospital? 小美: A little, but Mom stayed with me the whole time. 李芳: Having someone with you makes you feel much more at ease. Do you feel better now? 小美: I feel much better today, but I still want to go home early and sleep. 李芳: Then make sure you get plenty of rest. You'll feel better very soon.

  • September 5 · 1 min

    [HSK 6] 婚外赠与的钱能要回来吗 - Can Money Given to an Extramarital Partner Be Recovered?

    The wife in the "extramarital embryo case" has filed another lawsuit, seeking the return of marital assets that her husband gave to his extramarital partner during their marriage. 婚外赠与的钱能要回来吗 - Can Money Given to an Extramarital Partner Be Recovered? [HSK 6] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 黄刚: I just saw that there’s a new development in the "extramarital embryo case." This time, the wife has filed a separate lawsuit against her husband’s extramarital partner, trying to recover the couple’s joint property that her husband gave away. 陈花: Is that the case where the husband forged a marriage certificate with another woman and even went to a hospital for assisted reproduction and embryo cultivation? Didn’t they already go to court over the embryos? 黄刚: Yes, but this is a separate lawsuit. She says that some of the money her husband spent on the other woman during their marriage was part of their marital property, so she’s demanding that it be returned. 陈花: So it’s not just direct money transfers, right? If the husband bought her jewelry or a car, or even paid for her assisted reproductive treatment, could those expenses also be included? 黄刚: That’s exactly what her lawyer is arguing, and they’re also preparing to ask the court to investigate the relevant records. But which funds count as marital property and how much should be returned will depend on the evidence and the court’s determination. 陈花: It’s frightening when you think about it. Two people can be married for so many years, yet one of them can spend the family’s money on an extramarital relationship without the other knowing anything about it. 黄刚: That’s why, besides their relationship, spouses should also have a clear understanding of their finances. She’s still dealing with the divorce, the embryos, and the property issues, so this is far from over. 陈花: From now on, let’s tell each other before making any major household expenses. It’s not about checking up on you. It’s just that when it’s our shared money, both of us should at least know where it’s going.

  • September 4 · 45 sec

    [HSK 3] 会议室要准备什么 - What Needs to Be Prepared in the Meeting Room

    Learn the basic meeting room preparation process and simple etiquette in Chinese office settings. 会议室要准备什么 - What Needs to Be Prepared in the Meeting Room [HSK 3] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 黄刚: Xiaopan, we have a meeting this afternoon. Let's go prepare the meeting room first. 小潘: Okay. What do I need to do? 黄刚: First, wipe the table clean, then arrange the meeting materials, with one copy at each seat. 小潘: Should I arrange the materials in order? 黄刚: Yes, and make sure everything is neat. Also, the seat over here is usually reserved for the leader. 小潘: I understand. Should we prepare tea and water too? 黄刚: Yes. We'll place the water bottles and teacups in advance, then pour the water just before the meeting starts. 小潘: I didn't realize there were so many details. I'll prepare everything carefully.

  • September 3 · 1 min

    [HSK 2] 我们去月亮！ - Let's Go to the Moon!

    Xiaobao and Xiaomei pretend to be astronauts. They ride a rocket to the Moon, see the Earth, and explore the Moon together. 我们去月亮！ - Let's Go to the Moon! [HSK 2] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》 小宝: Xiaomei, let's take a rocket to the Moon! 小美: Okay! I want to go to the Moon too! Let's get on the rocket! 小宝: Are you ready? Five, four, three, two, one, liftoff! 小美: Wow! The rocket is so fast! It's completely dark outside! 小宝: Those are stars! So many stars! 小美: Xiaobao, look! What's that big one? 小宝: That's the Earth! Our home is there! 小美: The Earth is so beautiful! It's blue! 小宝: Xiaomei, we've arrived at the Moon! Let's go outside! 小美: There's nobody on the Moon! It's so quiet! 小宝: Look, there are lots of rocks over there! Let's go take a look! 小美: Okay! Let's explore the Moon together!

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