Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語会話を聴く
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.Download the "Chinese Short Dialogue" app today and dive deeper into Chinese language and culture!Learn Chinese(学习中文) in different languages:Learn Chinese중국어 배우기中国語を学ぶИзучать китайский языкHọc tiếng TrungBelajar bahasa MandarinAprender chinoتعلم اللغة الصينية
你希望将来为中越文化交流做些什么？ - What Do You Hope to Do for China-Vietnam Cultural Exchange in the Future? [HSK 4]
刘娜 asks 小潘 whether he hopes to contribute to China-Vietnam cultural exchange in the future. 小潘 shares his plans and ideas.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, what do you hope to do for China-Vietnam cultural exchange in the future?
小潘: I hope to organize activities introducing Vietnamese culture, such as explaining Vietnamese festivals, music, and traditional customs.
刘娜: That sounds great! So how do you plan to do that?
小潘: I want to improve my Chinese first so I can express my id...
上语文课啦！ - It's Time for Chinese Class! [HSK 3]
小美 meets the new teacher, 李芳, in her first Chinese class and expresses her interest in learning.
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《English Translation》
李芳: Hello, I'm Teacher Li. Today is our first meeting. What's your name?
小美: My name is 小美. Are you the new teacher?
李芳: Yes, I'm your Chinese teacher. From now on, we'll have Chinese class together.
小美: I really like having class. I can learn new things!
李芳: That's great! What do you most want to learn...
越来越多国家来中国免签 - More and More Countries Can Enter China Visa-Free [HSK 3]
小刚 explains to 小宝 the significance of the increasing number of countries whose citizens can enter China without a visa.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, what does visa-free mean? Why is it always mentioned in the news lately?
小刚: Visa-free means that foreigners can come to China without applying for a visa. They can directly come to travel, work, or visit friends.
小宝: Really? Who doesn't need a visa?
小刚: Now people from 4...
加班申请流程 - Overtime Application Process [HSK 4]
David wants to apply for overtime because he hasn’t finished his tasks. 赵强 explains the official application process for overtime and introduces how to use the company’s compensatory leave system.
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《English Translation》
大卫: Manager Zhao, I haven’t finished today’s tasks. Can I apply for overtime?
赵强: You can, but you must go through the approval process first. You can’t decide on your own.
大卫: How do I apply?
赵强...
你最敬佩的一位历史人物 - The Historical Figure You Admire Most [HSK 3]
刘娜 talks with 小潘 about the historical figure he admires most. 小潘 expresses his admiration for Confucius and explains briefly why.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, who is the historical figure you admire most?
小潘: I admire Confucius the most.
刘娜: Oh? Why Confucius?
小潘: Because he taught many important life principles, like respecting others and always continuing to learn.
刘娜: That’s true—Confucius’ ideas still have a big influence today.
小潘: Yes, I think he influenced not ju...
家长该不该批改作业？ - Should Parents Mark Homework? [HSK 5]
黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the new rule in Shanghai banning parents from correcting homework.
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《English Translation》
陈花: Honey, did you hear? Shanghai’s new policy says teachers can’t require parents to mark homework anymore.
黄刚: I just saw the news. I think this rule is necessary. Homework is a teacher’s responsibility—how can they pass it on to parents?
陈花: But now many teachers are used to sending group messages like 'Please...
高考后就不重要了吗？ - Is Nothing Important After the College Entrance Exam? [HSK 4]
小刚 and 小宝 have a fun conversation about how kids need to learn independence after the college entrance exam.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, what is the college entrance exam? Will you take it in the future too?
小刚: Yes, the college entrance exam is one of the most important exams in China. You have to take it to get into college. Many students prepare for it for years.
小宝: So after the exam...
飞行中的“冒烟”警钟 - "Smoke Alarm" in the Air [HSK 5]
黄刚 and 陈花 discuss a flight incident where a power bank started smoking, and talk about safety awareness.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Xiaohua, did you see today’s news? On a flight, a passenger’s power bank suddenly started smoking. Luckily, everyone reacted quickly and put it out with bottled water.
陈花: I saw that too. It’s so scary! There are clear rules against using power banks during flights—why do people still...
你认为学好外语最重要的是什么？ - What Do You Think Is Most Important in Learning a Foreign Language? [HSK 3]
刘娜 asks 小潘 about his opinion on learning foreign languages. 小潘 shares what he believes is the most important method and attitude.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, what do you think is the most important thing in learning a foreign language?
小潘: I think it’s practice, especially speaking and listening more.
刘娜: How do you usually practice Chinese?
小潘: I chat with Chinese friends and listen to Chinese radio every day.
刘娜: Listening to the radio is a g...
当“中国银行”遇上中国游客 - When 'Chugoku Bank' Meets Chinese Tourists [HSK 4]
A bank in Kobe, Japan, sparks confusion and discussion because of its name.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: Yuko, did you see the news recently? There’s a bank in Kobe, Japan called 'Chugoku Bank,' and many Chinese tourists are misunderstanding it.
优子: Yes, I’ve seen that bank in Japan. I think Chinese people could easily get confused.
刘娜: Exactly, tourists think it’s a Chinese bank and expect the...
国足的最后一场比赛 - The National Football Team’s Last Match [HSK 3]
小刚 and 小宝 talk about the meaning of fighting for honor for the national football team.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, what is an 'honor match'? Why does everyone say the national team is so sad?
小刚: 'Honor match' means that even if the team can’t win any prize, the players still have to try hard—not to disappoint everyone and to protect their honor.
小宝: Did the national team lose?
...
请假或迟到 - Asking for Leave or Being Late [HSK 3]
David asks for leave from 赵强 due to feeling unwell. 赵强 expresses concern and explains the leave process and the basic attitude towards work.
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《English Translation》
大卫: Manager Zhao, I have a bit of a fever this morning and may not be able to come to the office.
赵强: Your health comes first. Go see a doctor and get some rest.
大卫: Thank you. I’d like to take a day off.
赵强: For leave, you...
你最喜欢中国的哪个历史时期？ - Which Historical Period of China Do You Like Most? [HSK 3]
刘娜 asks 小潘 which historical period of China he likes the most. 小潘 expresses his interest in the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, which historical period of China do you like most?
小潘: I like the Tang Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period the most.
刘娜: Why do you like the Tang Dynasty?
小潘: The Tang Dynasty is very interesting. There were many poets, and many foreigners came to China for c...
学校食堂：自营还是外包？ - School Cafeteria: Self-Run or Outsourced? [HSK 4]
Huang Gang and Chen Hua discuss the challenges of self-managing school cafeterias and regulatory issues, exploring possible solutions.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Xiao Hua, is your school's cafeteria self-managed or outsourced? I saw in the news that when it's self-managed, the principal has to take charge personally. It's really tough.
陈花: Ours is still outsourced. I saw the news too—it said the principal has to buy ingredients and select chefs...
修改工作报告 - Revising the Work Report [HSK 4]
赵强 points out several issues in David's work report and guides him on how to revise it, helping him learn to express and organize information more professionally.
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《English Translation》
赵强: David, I’ve reviewed your report, and there are some areas that need revision.
大卫: Okay, Manager Zhao, could you point them out for me?
赵强: First, the data section is too simple. You need to add charts.
大卫: Understood, I’ll inclu...
不开空调的夏天 - A Summer Without Air Conditioning [HSK 2]
Xiao Gang tells Xiao Bao about a news story in Nanjing where an office building decided not to use central air conditioning in summer.
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《English Translation》
小刚: Xiao Bao, in Nanjing, there's a building where people voted not to turn on the central air conditioning in the summer. What do you think?
小宝: Summer is so hot! Won’t it be uncomfortable without air conditioning?
小刚: Yeah, but m...
在中国留学感觉怎么样？ - How Does It Feel to Study in China? [HSK 3]
刘娜 asks 小潘 about his experience studying in China. 小潘 shares his learning and life experiences.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, you've been studying in China for a while now. How does it feel?
小潘: It was a bit uncomfortable at first, but now I've gradually adapted.
刘娜: What specifically were you not used to?
小潘: For example, the weather—winters in Beijing are much colder than in my hometown. The food is also quite different.
刘娜: Yes, that's...
别墅里的黑色产业 - The Black Market Inside a Villa [HSK 6]
黄刚 and 陈花 discuss a surrogacy crime ring uncovered in Changsha, reflecting on social oversight and legal loopholes.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: 小花, I just saw the news — a surrogacy crime ring was busted in Changsha, and it was operating out of a luxury villa. It's shocking!
陈花: I saw that too. I can’t believe they turned a villa into a surgery room. So many vulnerable women were deceived — it’s heartbreaking and infuria...
实习中的挑战 - Challenges During Internship [HSK 3]
David gives Teacher 刘 a detailed report about specific problems encountered during his internship, such as communicating with colleagues and managing the work pace. Teacher 刘 offers him practical advice.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: David, it's your second week of internship. How do you feel?
大卫: I'm a bit tired. Manager Zhao assigned quite a lot of tasks.
刘娜: Like what?
大卫: I need to write a product introduction and also prepare an online...
你为什么选择学习历史专业？ - Why Did You Choose to Study History? [HSK 4]
Liu Na asks 小潘 why he chose to study history. 小潘 shares his interest in history and his goal of working in cultural exchange in the future.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, why did you choose to study history?
小潘: Because I've liked history since I was a child. I think the past is very interesting.
刘娜: Oh, which area of history interests you the most?
小潘: I'm very interested in the history of Vietnam and...
地震来了不用怕 - No Need to Fear When an Earthquake Comes [HSK 3]
小刚 tells 小宝 that there are buildings in China that are not afraid of earthquakes.
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《English Translation》
小刚: 小宝, do you know what an earthquake is?
小宝: Yes, it's when houses shake. It's really scary!
小刚: That's right, but now there's a kind of amazing building that won't collapse even when an earthquake comes!
小宝: Really? What kind of building is that?
小刚: It's a building with something special underneath, so it's like the ho...
陕西首富竟是副校长？ - Is Shaanxi's Richest Person a Vice President of a University? [HSK 6]
黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the news that the new vice president of Northwest University has become the richest person in Shaanxi, and explore the relationship between universities and wealth.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: 小花, did you see the news? The newly appointed vice president of Northwest University, 范代娣, has actually become the richest person in Shaanxi, with a net worth of over 40 billion yuan!
陈花: Really? I've only heard of entrepreneurs becoming the riches...
