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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
为什么金牌不是最重要的？ - Why Are Gold Medals Not the Most Important? [HSK 3]
The sports authority emphasizes that health and fairness are more important than just pursuing gold medals.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, why does everyone on TV say we must win gold medals? Are gold medals that important?
小刚: Gold medals are impressive, but recently the National Sports Administration said we shouldn’t only focus on gold medals — everyone’s health and happiness matter too.
小宝: So it’s okay not to win gold...
今年的蝉为什么这么多？ - Why Are There So Many Cicadas This Year? [HSK 3]
The reasons for the unusually high number of cicadas this year and an explanation of the cicada 'dripping water' phenomenon.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, there are so many cicadas outside, they’re so noisy that I can’t sleep at night.
小刚: Yes, there are especially many cicadas this year. I saw on the news that this year is a ‘big year’ for cicadas.
小宝: What’s a ‘big year’?
小刚: A ‘b...
星巴克自习室：免费开放引热议 - Starbucks Study Rooms: Free Access Sparks Discussion [HSK 5]
Starbucks opens study areas in multiple locations, allowing customers to use seats and facilities without making a purchase.
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《English Translation》
优子: Teacher Liu, have you heard? Some Starbucks stores in Guangdong, Guangxi, and other places have opened study areas where you can sit and study without even buying coffee, and still use free Wi-Fi and power outlets.
刘娜: I just saw the news about that — I think it’s pretty in...
任务确认与反馈 - Task Confirmation and Feedback [HSK 4]
赵强 assigns David his first market research task, emphasizing the KPI targets and deadline, and instructs him to record any issues for timely feedback.
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《English Translation》
赵强: David, you're responsible for this market research task.
大卫: Okay, Manager Zhao. Where should I start?
赵强: The focus is on collecting user feedback on our products. The KPI is 30 valid questionnaires.
大卫: Understood. Is there a deadline?
赵强: Complete it w...
高温天，为什么老人不开空调？ - Hot Weather: Why Don't Elderly People Use Air Conditioning? [HSK 4]
The health risks and mindset conflicts when elderly people refuse to use air conditioning in hot weather.
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《English Translation》
优子: Teacher Liu, the news recently said that many elderly people don’t turn on the air conditioner in the summer even when it’s very hot, saying they can ‘tough it out.’ What do you think?
刘娜: Yes, this is actually a common mindset among the older generation in Chi...
小宝找书 - Xiaobao Looks for the Book [HSK 1]
Xiaobao's book is missing. Xiaomei and Xiaobao search for it together in the room.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Xiaomei, have you seen my book?
小美: No, I haven’t. Where is your book?
小宝: I don’t know. Isn’t it on the table?
小美: It’s not on the table. Let me check under the chair.
小宝: It’s not under the chair either. Could the book be in the bag?
小美: Let me help y...
职场里的“狗爬”惩罚 - The 'Dog Crawl' Punishment in the Workplace [HSK 6]
赵强 and 黄刚 discuss the issue of workplace dignity behind the recent corporal punishment incident at a Tianjin company.
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《English Translation》
赵强: Huang Gang, did you see that company in Tianjin making employees do the 'dog crawl'? That's really a new low.
黄刚: I saw it too. It's outrageous. This clearly violates employees' basic dignity and legal rights. It should be dealt with seriously according to the law.
赵强: The key is, the comp...
小美老师教汉字 - Teacher Xiaomei Teaches Chinese Characters [HSK 1]
Xiaomei acts as the teacher and Xiaobao as the student to learn and practice Chinese characters.
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《English Translation》
小美: Xiaobao, today we are learning Chinese characters.
小宝: Teacher, which characters will I learn?
小美: We’ll learn '人' (person) and '大' (big). Can you read them?
小宝: '人', '大', I can read them!
小美: Very good! Can you write '人'?
小宝: I can write a little. Teacher, can you che...
银行存款安全谁负责？ - Who Is Responsible for Bank Deposit Safety? [HSK 5]
黄刚 and 陈花 discuss a bank deposit disappearance case, reflecting on bank responsibility and depositor risk awareness.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Xiao Hua, did you see today's news? The trial for the 250 million yuan deposit disappearance at ICBC Nanning branch started today. The lawyer said the bank’s internal controls had major issues.
陈花: I saw it! I was really shocked. Aren’t banks supposed to be the safest place? How could insiders steal...
你喜欢什么电影或电视剧？ - What Movies or TV Shows Do You Like? [HSK 4]
刘娜 and 小潘 talk about their favorite films and TV shows, sharing their thoughts on the Chinese historical drama 'The Advisors Alliance'.
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《English Translation》
刘娜: 小潘, what movies or TV shows do you usually like to watch?
小潘: I really like watching Chinese historical dramas, such as 'The Advisors Alliance'!
刘娜: Oh, I've seen that show too. The story is very exciting, right?
小潘: Yes! I think the character portrayals are very detailed, an...
什么是KPI？ - What is KPI? [HSK 4]
When assigning tasks, 赵强 mentions 'KPI'. David doesn't understand the term, so 赵强 gives a brief explanation to help him understand the importance of performance targets.
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《English Translation》
赵强: This task will also affect your KPI performance.
大卫: Manager Zhao, sorry, may I ask what KPI means?
赵强: KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator. Simply put, it's the standard for measuring your work performance.
大卫: I see. So does everyone have their...
足球场上的友情考验 - A Test of Friendship on the Soccer Field [HSK 4]
小刚 teaches 小宝 about the importance of teamwork and emotional management on the soccer field.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, what are you watching? It looks really lively!
小刚: This is yesterday's soccer match. During the game between Team China and Team Hong Kong China, the players started arguing and almost got into a fight.
小宝: Huh? Why were they arguing? Weren't they supposed to be playing soccer?
小刚: Yeah, the match was re...
为什么要用量词？ - Why Do We Use Measure Words? [HSK 2]
Teacher 李 uses examples to explain that measure words help us clearly understand what things are like.
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《English Translation》
李芳: 小美, do you know why we use measure words?
小美: I don't know, is it because they sound nice?
李芳: That's part of it, but the most important reason is to make things clearer.
小美: How does it make things clearer?
李芳: For example, if we say 'a cup of water' and 'a fish,' 'cup' t...
美食让人变胖吗？ - Does Delicious Food Make You Gain Weight? [HSK 3]
小刚 and 小宝 talk about a funny news story where a tourist gained weight because of local food.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, why did that uncle gain weight when he traveled?
小刚: Because he went to Henan and ate a lot of delicious food every day. Hui noodles, spicy soup, sesame flatbread—he ate different foods at every meal.
小宝: I like sesame flatbread, and eggs too. Did he eat eggs every day?
小刚...
小宝在饭馆点菜 - Xiaobao Orders Food at the Restaurant [HSK 1]
Xiaobao is hungry and plays a restaurant ordering game with Xiaomei, who acts as the waiter.
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《English Translation》
小美: Hello, welcome to our restaurant! Are you hungry?
小宝: I’m very hungry, I want to eat something.
小美: Please have a seat, here’s the menu. What would you like to eat?
小宝: I’d like some rice and also a tomato and egg dish.
小美: Okay. Would you like something to drink...
足球队“贴符纸”闹乌龙 - The Soccer Team’s 'Talisman Paper' Mishap [HSK 3]
小刚 and 小宝 talk about the strange incident where a soccer team was fined for using talisman papers during a match.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, what is 'talisman paper'? Why would a soccer team use it?
小刚: Talisman paper is a kind of yellow paper with writing on it. Some people believe it brings good luck. This time, the Changchun Xidu soccer team put talisman paper with 'certain defeat' written on i...
短剧为什么这么火？ - Why Are Short Dramas So Popular? [HSK 3]
Xiaogang and Xiaobao discuss why Chinese short dramas are becoming popular in the US.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, what are short dramas? Why is Mom always watching them on her phone lately?
小刚: Short dramas are TV shows that are very short—each episode is just a few minutes long. Now, Chinese short dramas are also very popular in the US.
小宝: Do Americans like watching Chinese short drama...
怎么形容一只猫？ - How to Describe a Cat? [HSK 2]
Teacher 李 guides 小美 to use simple words to describe a cat, such as 'big', 'small', 'cute', and 'chubby'.
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《English Translation》
李芳: 小美, have you ever seen a cat?
小美: Yes! My neighbor has a cat.
李芳: Can you describe what that cat looks like?
小美: Hmm... It's very small and very cute.
李芳: Great! Anything else? Is it chubby?
小美: It's chubby, and its belly is round!
李芳: Very good! What color is it?
小美...
骑行教育的意义之辩 - Debate on the Meaning of Cycling Education [HSK 4]
A couple discusses the true educational value of traveling the world by bike with children.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Chen Hua, did you see that news? A couple spent 500,000 yuan taking their 5-year-old on a cycling trip through 41 countries, and it’s sparked a lot of discussion.
陈花: I saw it! My coworkers are all talking about it. Some people envy their freedom, while others think they’re just moved by t...
虐猫的人能做老师吗？ - Can Someone Who Abused Cats Be a Teacher? [HSK 3]
Xiaogang and Xiaobao discuss a controversy caused by a cat abuse incident during a job application.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Xiaogang, Mom said someone wants to be a teacher, but he used to be mean to kittens. Is that okay?
小刚: Xiaobao, are you talking about what happened in Guilin? There was someone who hurt kittens before, and now he wants to get a job, so people are a bit worried.
小宝: Why are...
高考志愿填报的陷阱 - Traps in College Entrance Exam Applications [HSK 5]
A couple discusses how to avoid online scams when applying for college after the national college entrance exam.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Chen Hua, today the Ministry of Public Security issued a reminder that during the college application period, some scammers claim they can help students change their scores or guarantee admission to prestigious universities to cheat people out of money. Has anything like this happened at your school?
安排参加培训 - Arranging to Attend a Training [HSK 4]
赵强 informs David about an internal training on market analysis and encourages him to study actively to improve his professional skills.
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《English Translation》
赵强: David, there is an internal training on market analysis at 2 p.m. tomorrow. You need to attend.
大卫: Okay, Manager Zhao. What is the training about?
赵强: It mainly covers how to collect market information and analyze customer needs.
大卫: That sounds very practical. D...
彭于晏蔡依林恋情谣言风波 - Peng Yuyan and Jolin Tsai Relationship Rumor Scandal [HSK 3]
A teacher and student discuss celebrity gossip and the impact of online rumors.
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《English Translation》
优子: Ms. Liu, I saw news yesterday saying that Peng Yuyan and Jolin Tsai got married. Is it true?
刘娜: That news is fake. Actually, they're just friends, and Peng Yuyan has already hired a lawyer to make a statement saying these are just rumors.
优子: Huh? Then why are there so many photos online...
为什么不能随便放生鱼？ - Why Can't You Release Fish Randomly? [HSK 3]
Two brothers discuss the environmental problems caused by releasing non-native fish.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, today someone was releasing fish by the river in the park and said it was a good deed. Is that really okay?
小刚: Sometimes releasing animals isn't right, especially if they're non-native fish. For example, the news said someone released more than 20,000 jin of non-native catfish into a lake. Many fish died, and the w...
我今天不想说话 - I Don't Want to Talk Today [HSK 2]
小美 is feeling a bit down and doesn't want to talk. 李芳 gently encourages her to express her feelings and practices using the sentence patterns "I feel..." and "because...".
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《English Translation》
李芳: 小美, why are you so quiet today? You don't want to talk?
小美: Hmm... I don't want to talk today.
李芳: That's okay. Sometimes we feel unhappy. Do you want to tell me about it?
小美: I feel a bit sad.
李芳: Can you tell me why? Try...
小美医院 - Xiaomei Hospital [HSK 2]
Xiaobao pretends to be sick and Xiaomei acts as the doctor. They play a doctor-patient game.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Doctor Xiaomei, I’m sick.
小美: Where do you feel uncomfortable?
小宝: I have a headache and a bit of a cold.
小美: Do you have a fever?
小宝: I think I have a little.
小美: Please sit down. Let me check your body.
小宝: Doctor, do I need to take medicine?
小美: Yes. You...
国足换新教练了 - The Chinese National Football Team Has a New Coach [HSK 3]
小刚 explains to 小宝 why the Chinese football team is changing to a new coach.
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《English Translation》
小宝: 小刚, Dad said the Chinese football team is getting a new coach. Is it true?
小刚: It's true. The previous coach, Ivan, didn't lead the team to win matches, so the Chinese team is hiring a new coach.
小宝: Will Coach Ivan feel sad?
小刚: Maybe a little, but he can still work in other countries. Many teams...
为什么厕所没有纸？ - Why Is There No Toilet Paper? [HSK 4]
小潘 uses a public restroom in China for the first time and is surprised to find no toilet paper. 刘娜 explains the different cultural habits in China and Vietnam and offers suggestions.
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《English Translation》
小潘: Teacher Liu, yesterday I found there was no toilet paper in the subway restroom, and it was really awkward.
刘娜: Yes, in many public toilets in China, especially in subways, parks, and old neighborhoods, usuall...
家庭年龄差距的新常态？ - A New Normal in Family Age Gaps? [HSK 6]
A married couple discusses generational gaps and social views in families with older mothers.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Huā'er, did you see that news recently? A 48-year-old mom had a new baby boy, and her 28-year-old daughter instantly became an older sister, while the grandson is three years older than the son.
陈花: I saw it too—the comments section exploded. Some people think it's a miracle and a ble...
广东人为什么要烫碗？ - Why Do Cantonese People Scald Their Bowls? [HSK 4]
The two brothers discuss the wisdom behind the Cantonese custom of scalding bowls.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, why does Grandma always use hot water to scald the bowls before eating? Aren't the bowls already clean?
小刚: This is a habit of Cantonese people. Because the weather in Guangdong is very hot, sometimes little bugs get into the cupboard, so using hot water to scald the bowls makes everyone feel more...
精神病免责背后的争议 - Controversy Behind Mental Illness Exemptions [HSK 5]
A married couple discusses the issue of mental illness and legal responsibility.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Did you see it? 叶舒华 posted on Weibo to speak up for the woman who was killed in Chengdu, saying that mental illness is not a 'get out of jail free card.' It caused quite a stir.
陈花: I saw it. My students were discussing it in class today, too. Everyone thinks the law should...
中国人不喝冰饮吗？ - Do Chinese People Not Drink Cold Beverages? [HSK 3]
小潘 is curious if Chinese people really only drink hot water. 刘娜 explains the real attitudes towards cold drinks in China and gives examples.
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《English Translation》
小潘: Teacher Liu, I heard that Chinese people only drink hot water and never drink anything cold. Is that true?
刘娜: It's not that we never drink cold drinks. Actually, nowadays many young people also like iced coffee and milk tea, especially in summer.
小潘: So at...
桑拿天里的家庭防暑计划 - Family Heat Prevention Plan for Sauna Days [HSK 4]
小刚 and 小宝 discuss the extremely hot 'sauna days' and how to stay cool.
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《English Translation》
小宝: Brother, why is it so hot today? I feel like I'm wrapped in a steaming basket!
小刚: You're right, this kind of weather is called 'sauna days' because it's as hot and stuffy as being in a sauna.
小宝: Why do we have 'sauna days'? Is it because the sun is too strong?
小刚: It's not just the sun...
声调游戏 - Tone Game [HSK 4]
Teacher 李 guides 小美 in a tone imitation game to help her understand how different tones in Chinese change the meaning of words.
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《English Translation》
李芳: 小美, let's play a tone game!
小美: A tone game? How do we play?
李芳: I'll say a word, and you imitate the tones, like 'mā, má, mǎ, mà.' Listen to the differences.
小美: Mā~ má~ mǎ~ mà! Haha, it sounds like singing!
李芳: That's right! Diffe...
网络热议的日本大地震谣言 - Viral Rumors About a Japanese Earthquake Online [HSK 5]
Liu Na and Yuko discuss the hot topic among Chinese netizens about earthquake rumors in Japan.
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《English Translation》
优子: Ms. Liu, recently the topic of a big earthquake happening in Japan on July 5th has been really popular on Chinese social media. I even saw news that 250,000 people watched livestreams waiting for the quake.
刘娜: Yes, it's all over Weibo and Moments—everyone's talking about it. But the Japan M...
亲子鉴定背后的家庭观 - Family Views Behind Paternity Testing [HSK 6]
A couple discusses paternity test data and issues of family trust.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Xiao Hua, did you see the news? At a paternity testing center in Hebei, 22% of the results showed the child wasn't biological. That's such a high number—it's really shocking.
陈花: I saw it too, especially that more than a third were discovered after the child turned 10. I can't imagine the psychological impact...
踢足球还有钱吗？ - Is There Still Money in Playing Soccer? [HSK 4]
Xiao Gang and Xiao Bao discuss the decline in soccer players' salaries and the hardships behind it.
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《English Translation》
小刚: Xiao Bao, did you know that people who play soccer now earn much less than before?
小宝: Why is that? Aren't they fast and good at kicking the ball?
小刚: Yes, but many people say they don't play well and still get a lot of money, so some people want them to get pa...
蚊子机器人颠覆未来 - Mosquito Robots Disrupting the Future [HSK 6]
Two friends enthusiastically discuss the technology and future prospects of miniature bionic robots.
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《English Translation》
赵强: Huang Gang, did you see the news? Our country has successfully developed a bionic robot the size of a mosquito that can perfectly mimic the way mosquitoes fly!
黄刚: I saw it! It's amazing. It can even flap its wings 800 times a minute, and can be used in military, medical, and rescue fields. Thi...
图书馆怎么借书？ - How to Borrow Books from the Library? [HSK 3]
小潘 wants to borrow historical materials. Teacher 刘娜 explains the library borrowing process and important notes.
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《English Translation》
小潘: Teacher 刘, I want to borrow some historical materials from the library. How can I borrow books?
刘娜: It's very simple. Do you have a library card?
小潘: Yes, I got a student library card.
刘娜: Then you can first search for the book title or author on the library computer.
小潘: What should I do after I...
拉布布与中国“柔实力”新潮流 - Labubu and the New Wave of China's 'Soft Power' [HSK 5]
A couple discusses how Labubu's popularity reflects China's transformation in soft power.
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《English Translation》
黄刚: Xiaohua, have you noticed that Labubu has suddenly become popular all over the world? Even American media are talking about it, saying it represents China's 'soft power.'
陈花: I noticed too! My students are all using Labubu stickers and even buying its plush toys. I didn't expect this mischievous little creature to b...
