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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:Chinese Listening중국어 리스닝中国語リスニングАудирование по китайскому языкуNghe tiếng TrungMendengarkan bahasa MandarinEscucha en chinoการฟังภาษาจีนChinesisches HörenÉcoute du chinoisAscolto cineseAudição em chinêsचीनी सुननाالاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

[HSK 5] 留学生回国当扫墓人 - An Overseas Student Returns Home to Work as a Grave Sweeper
Today at 7:00 PM

A girl born after 2000 returned from studying abroad and chose to work as a professional grave sweeper, earning about 4,000 yuan a month while sincerely conveying families’ remembrance for the deceased.

留学生回国当扫墓人 - An Overseas Student Returns Home to Work as a Grave Sweeper [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

小潘: Teacher Liu, I saw a very unusual piece of news online—a Chinese girl who studied in the UK returned home and works at a cemetery helping people clean graves...


[HSK 5] 粉底液将军冤吗? - Is the “Foundation General” Unfairly Criticized?
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

A discussion on the conflict between the aesthetic of costume romance dramas and historical realism, as well as the logic behind such creative choices.

粉底液将军冤吗? - Is the “Foundation General” Unfairly Criticized? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

刘娜: Have you watched “Zhu Yu” recently? The male lead nicknamed the “Foundation General” has sparked a lot of discussion.
陈花: Yes, I have. At first I thought it looked pretty good, but later I also felt something was a bit off. H...


[HSK 2] 公园里的美景 - Beautiful Scenery in the Park
Last Saturday at 7:00 PM

小美 and 小宝 see many beautiful natural sights in the park.

公园里的美景 - Beautiful Scenery in the Park [HSK 2]

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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

《English Translation》

小宝: 小美, look! The sky is very blue today.
小美: Yes, the sky looks great. Look at the mountains over there.
小宝: The mountains are very tall! There are many trees on them.
小美: These trees are very green. There are also flowers under the trees.
小宝: The flowers are very beautiful! Some are red, and some are yellow...


[HSK 4] 草莓味真的变了吗? - Has the Taste of Strawberries Really Changed?
Last Friday at 7:00 PM

People feel that strawberries today are less fragrant than before, possibly due to both changes in varieties and the influence of memory.

草莓味真的变了吗? - Has the Taste of Strawberries Really Changed? [HSK 4]

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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

《English Translation》

陈花: Honey, have you noticed that strawberries nowadays are getting bigger and redder, but they don’t seem as fragrant as when we were kids?
黄刚: I feel the same way. But I read an article a couple of days ago saying it might not just be ab...


[HSK 4] 两个“无印良品”? - Two “MUJI” Brands?
Last Thursday at 7:00 PM

Two brands named “MUJI” have appeared in the Chinese market, causing many consumers to buy the wrong one.

两个“无印良品”? - Two “MUJI” Brands? [HSK 4]

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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

《English Translation》

优子: Teacher Liu, I bought something online yesterday. I thought it was MUJI, but when I received the package, it didn’t seem to be that brand.
刘娜: Did you buy “MUJI Natural Mill”? There are now two brands with very similar names in China, so many people get confused.
优子: Real...


[HSK 3] 文旅局实习怎么申请? - How to Apply for an Internship at the Culture and Tourism Bureau?
Last Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Xiaopan asks the teacher for advice on applying for a cultural exchange internship with the Culture and Tourism Bureau targeting Vietnam.

文旅局实习怎么申请? - How to Apply for an Internship at the Culture and Tourism Bureau? [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

小潘: Teacher Liu Na, the school recommended an internship at the Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau, doing cultural promotion for Vietnam. I really want to apply, but I don’t know how to prepare.
刘娜: This oppor...


[HSK 5] 清明节能说快乐吗 - Can You Say “Happy Qingming Festival”?
Last Tuesday at 7:00 PM

Qingming Festival is both a time for tomb-sweeping and remembrance, and a time for spring outings and welcoming spring, so whether to say “Happy Holiday” depends on the occasion.

清明节能说快乐吗 - Can You Say “Happy Qingming Festival”? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

刘娜: Yuko, yesterday in class a student asked me, "Can we actually say 'Happy Qingming Festival'?" When I heard that, I thought it was a very interesting question.
优子: I’ve been wanting to ask that...


[HSK 5] 春假引发的教育思考 - Educational Reflections Sparked by Spring Break
04/13/2026

Centered on the spring break system in universities, this dialogue discusses the balance between study and life as well as its educational significance.

春假引发的教育思考 - Educational Reflections Sparked by Spring Break [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

陈花: I just saw a news story saying that a university in Sichuan is giving six days of spring break and even encouraging students to go flower-viewing and fall in love. I laughed, but at the same time I wondered, is that...


[HSK 5] 树已经很多,还要种吗? - There Are Already So Many Trees—Why Keep Planting?
04/12/2026

China ranks first in the world in planted forests, but due to ecological, resource, and quality factors, continued tree planting is still necessary.

树已经很多,还要种吗? - There Are Already So Many Trees—Why Keep Planting? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

赵强: I just saw a piece of news saying that China's planted forest area is already the largest in the world. I don't quite understand—since there are already so many trees, why do we still call on people to...


[HSK 2] 认识我们的身体 - Getting to Know Our Body
04/10/2026

Teacher 李芳 uses questions and actions to guide 小美 in learning common body parts and expressing them with simple sentences.

认识我们的身体 - Getting to Know Our Body [HSK 2]

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《English Translation》

李芳: 小美, today let’s learn about body parts, okay?
小美: Okay! Where do we start?
李芳: Look, this is the head, these are the eyes, and this is the mouth.
小美: Eyes can see, and the mouth can eat, right?
李芳: Very well said! Then what are hands used for?
小美: Hands c...


[HSK 5] 彩礼不是“买婚姻” - Bride Price Is Not “Buying a Marriage”
04/09/2026

The law clarifies the boundaries of bride price to reduce disputes that treat marriage as a transaction.

彩礼不是“买婚姻” - Bride Price Is Not “Buying a Marriage” [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

陈花: Honey, I always feel that nowadays bride price is like “buying a marriage.” If the negotiation fails, the relationship ends.
黄刚: That’s exactly the problem: bride price was originally a gesture of courtesy and blessing, but when it becomes excessively high, it t...


[HSK 3] 我把妈妈重新养一遍 - Raising My Mom All Over Again
04/08/2026

Young people care for their parents again with love and understanding, while also growing themselves.

我把妈妈重新养一遍 - Raising My Mom All Over Again [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

刘娜: Yuko, have you heard of “raising your parents again”? Many young people now say they want to “raise” their parents one more time.
优子: Really? That sounds a bit strange. How can children raise their parents?
刘娜: For example, accompanying their mom to exercise, teaching he...


[HSK 4] 四个字能和解吗 - Can Four-Character Phrases Bring Reconciliation?
04/07/2026

Chinese-style reconciliation phrases like “since we’re already here” and “it’s not easy for anyone” can be helpful, but they also have limits.

四个字能和解吗 - Can Four-Character Phrases Bring Reconciliation? [HSK 4]

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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

《English Translation》

小潘: Teacher Liu, I often hear Chinese people say things like “since we’re already here” or “it’s not easy for anyone,” and just like that, arguments stop.
刘娜: Yes, those phrases are very common. They’re used to ease the atmosphere and...


[HSK 4] 带手机被停课合理吗 - Is a One-Month Suspension for Bringing a Phone Reasonable?
04/06/2026

A first-year high school girl was suspended for a month for bringing a phone to school, sparking debate over the strictness of school rules and students’ needs.

带手机被停课合理吗 - Is a One-Month Suspension for Bringing a Phone Reasonable? [HSK 4]

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《English Translation》

陈花: Honey, did you see that news? In Shaanxi, a first-year high school girl brought a phone into school and got suspended for a month.
黄刚: I saw it. The school acted according to its...


[HSK 1] 小美做饭给小宝 - 小美 Cooks for 小宝
04/05/2026

小美 is cooking in a toy kitchen, and 小宝 comes as a guest to eat.

小美做饭给小宝 - 小美 Cooks for 小宝 [HSK 1]

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《English Translation》

小美: 小宝, I’m cooking. Are you hungry?
小宝: I’m very hungry! What are you making?
小美: I’m making rice and eggs. And also bread.
小宝: That’s great! Can I eat?
小美: Of course. Please sit down, I’ll give it to you.
小宝: Thank you! Is this rice tasty?
小美: It’s very tasty! Try it.
小宝: Mm, it’s really delicious! T


[HSK 5] 中考分流要取消吗? - Will the Rigid Tracking After the High School Entrance Exam Be Abolished?
04/04/2026

A deputy to the National People’s Congress has proposed abolishing rigid tracking after the high school entrance exam, sparking discussion on educational fairness and talent development.

中考分流要取消吗? - Will the Rigid Tracking After the High School Entrance Exam Be Abolished? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

陈花: Everyone in the office was talking about a news story today. It said that an NPC deputy suggested abolishing the “tracking after the high school entrance exam,” and also...


[HSK 5] AI财神真能带来好运吗? - Can an AI God of Wealth Really Bring Good Luck?
04/03/2026

Young people use AI and digital methods to seek wealth, reflecting real-life pressures and psychological needs.

AI财神真能带来好运吗? - Can an AI God of Wealth Really Bring Good Luck? [HSK 5]

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Have you seen it? Young people don’t even go to temples anymore to pray for wealth. They just use AI to generate “get-rich talismans” or offer incense digitally on their phones. I was stunned watching the news last night.
赵...


[HSK 5] 回家七天,为什么变味了? - Why Does Going Home for Seven Days Start to Feel Different?
04/02/2026

The first few days of going home for the Spring Festival feel warm and comforting, but after a longer stay, generational differences and conflicts in daily habits gradually begin to appear.

回家七天,为什么变味了? - Why Does Going Home for Seven Days Start to Feel Different? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

陈花: Have you noticed that going home for the Spring Festival really seems to have a “seven-day rule”? In the first few days, your parents treat you like a t...


[HSK 4] 微信新功能引发好奇 - New WeChat Features Spark Curiosity
04/01/2026

WeChat has introduced features like ignoring calls, voice translation, and video lock, making chatting more convenient.

微信新功能引发好奇 - New WeChat Features Spark Curiosity [HSK 4]

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, Mom just called on WeChat. Why didn’t you answer?
小刚: I saw it, but I used a new feature called “Ignore.” This way the phone doesn’t ring, and the caller won’t see that I declined.
小宝: Wow, that’s amazing! Then will Mom think you didn’t se...


[HSK 3] 从甲骨文到哭哭马 - From Oracle Bone Script to Crying Horse
03/31/2026

From ancient warhorses to modern toys, the horse has always been a symbol of the Chinese spirit.

从甲骨文到哭哭马 - From Oracle Bone Script to Crying Horse [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

刘娜: Xiaopan, have you seen the recently popular “Crying Horse”? It’s a little toy that has even been sold overseas.
小潘: Yes, I have! Its expression is really cute. I want to know, why do Chinese people like “horses” so much?
刘娜: Actually, the chara...


[HSK 3] 超市里的语文课 - A Chinese Class in the Supermarket
03/30/2026

李芳 takes 小美 to a “mock supermarket” to learn fruits and vegetables and practice measure words.

超市里的语文课 - A Chinese Class in the Supermarket [HSK 3]

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《English Translation》

李芳: 小美, let’s play a mock supermarket game, okay? What do you want to buy?
小美: I want to buy apples and bananas!
李芳: For apples, we use the measure word “ge.” How many apples do you want?
小美: I want three apples.
李芳: For bananas, we often say “a bunch.” How many bun...


[HSK 4] 被劝退就算结束吗 - Does Being “Advised to Leave” Mean It’s Over?
03/29/2026

A high school student was advised to leave after impulsively injuring someone, raising discussion on how punishment and education should work together.

被劝退就算结束吗 - Does Being “Advised to Leave” Mean It’s Over? [HSK 4]

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, I heard someone at school got into a fight. I’m a little scared.
小刚: Don’t be scared. The news said a high school student got angry and hit a classmate with a chair.
小宝: What happened after that...


[HSK 5] 劣迹艺人还能复出吗 - Can Disgraced Celebrities Make a Comeback?
03/28/2026

Xinhua stresses the need to close loopholes so that disgraced artists who make improper comebacks have no market.

劣迹艺人还能复出吗 - Can Disgraced Celebrities Make a Comeback? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

赵强: 老黄, did you read that Xinhua commentary? It said disgraced artists who make improper comebacks should have no market. The stance is pretty tough.
黄刚: I did. In recent years, some artists have been jointly boycotted on one hand, yet on the other hand they go to small...


[HSK 3] 做检查前要卸妆吗 - Do You Need to Remove Makeup Before an Exam?
03/27/2026

Wearing makeup before an MRI scan may affect imaging and even pose safety risks.

做检查前要卸妆吗 - Do You Need to Remove Makeup Before an Exam? [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

优子: Teacher Liu, I saw a news story saying a girl had an MRI scan and the machine went black because she was wearing makeup. Is that true?
刘娜: Yes, it’s true. Some cosmetics contain metal components, which can interfere with MRI scans.


[HSK 5] 吸毒要不要入刑? - Should Drug Use Be Criminalized?
03/26/2026

Around the question of whether drug use should be criminalized, society and legal circles are calling for a more rational and nuanced approach.

吸毒要不要入刑? - Should Drug Use Be Criminalized? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

黄刚: Recently, the debate over whether drug use should be criminalized has been intense. I carefully read Luo Xiang’s article, and his views are quite complex.
陈花: I saw the news too. He doesn’t seem to simply support or oppose it, but str...


[HSK 3] 高速公路上的慢车危险吗? - Are Slow Cars on Highways Dangerous?
03/25/2026

Slow vehicles occupying lanes increase accident risks; safety requires keeping up with traffic flow and following the rules.

高速公路上的慢车危险吗? - Are Slow Cars on Highways Dangerous? [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, isn’t driving slower on the highway safer?
小刚: Not really, 小宝. On highways, if a car goes very slowly and stays in the fast lane, it becomes hard for everyone to drive safely.
小宝: Why is that? If you go slower, wouldn’t you avoid crashes?
小刚: Becaus...


[HSK 1] 什么?谁?在哪里? - What? Who? Where?
03/24/2026

Teacher 李芳 uses three of the most common question words—“what,” “who,” and “where”—to guide 小美 through short Q&A practice, helping beginners build basic question sentence patterns.

什么?谁?在哪里? - What? Who? Where? [HSK 1]

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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

《English Translation》

李芳: 小美, today we’ll practice three questions: what? who? where?
小美: Okay! My favorite question is “what”!
李芳: First: What are you holding in your hand?
小美: It’s my little teddy bear!
李芳: Very good. Then let me ask: Who gave it to you?
小美: My mom ga


[HSK 5] 机器人热卖之后怎么办 - What Happens After the Robot Sales Boom?
03/23/2026

The Spring Festival Gala sparked a surge in robot purchases, but there is still a gap between stage performances and everyday use.

机器人热卖之后怎么办 - What Happens After the Robot Sales Boom? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

赵强: Lao Huang, you saw the robots at this year’s Spring Festival Gala, right? As soon as the show ended, people rushed to buy them online, and many of the “same models” sold out immediately.
黄刚: Yes, I saw it. It was real...


[HSK 4] 老外也来过春节 - Foreigners Celebrate Spring Festival Too
03/22/2026

Foreign friends come to China for the New Year, wear hanfu, put up Spring Festival couplets, and experience the warmth of reunion.

老外也来过春节 - Foreigners Celebrate Spring Festival Too [HSK 4]

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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

《English Translation》

小宝: Big brother, why are the foreigners on TV celebrating Spring Festival too?
小刚: Because Spring Festival is lively, and people can reunite with their families. Everyone likes that kind of warmth.
小宝: What do they do? Do they make dumplings t...


[HSK 2] 小宝的新衣服 - 小宝's New Clothes
03/21/2026

小宝 is wearing new clothes. 小美 thinks they look nice, and they talk about clothes together.

小宝的新衣服 - 小宝's New Clothes [HSK 2]

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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

《English Translation》

小美: 小宝, your clothes look really nice!
小宝: Thank you! These are new clothes my mom bought for me.
小美: They’re red. I really like red.
小宝: I like red too. What clothes are you wearing today?
小美: I’m wearing white clothes. Do you think they look good?
小宝: They look great! White looks very clean...


[HSK 6] 年会劝酒差点出大事 - A Toasting Incident at the Company Annual Party Nearly Caused a Disaster
03/20/2026

A new employee vomited blood after being pressured to drink, reminding everyone to drink in moderation at group dinners and take responsibility.

年会劝酒差点出大事 - A Toasting Incident at the Company Annual Party Nearly Caused a Disaster [HSK 6]

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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

《English Translation》

赵强: Lao Huang, I just saw a news story: a new employee at a company annual party was heavily pressured to drink, downed a whole bottle of red wine in one go, and ended up vomiting until he...


[HSK 5] 正月为什么不能剃头? - Why Can’t You Get a Haircut in the First Lunar Month?
03/19/2026

The saying “don’t get a haircut in the first lunar month” originally came from the Han people’s political expression of “missing the old dynasty” during the Qing Dynasty, and was later misheard as the folk taboo “your uncle will die.”

正月为什么不能剃头? - Why Can’t You Get a Haircut in the First Lunar Month? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

刘娜: Xiaopan...


[HSK 3] 寒假可以睡懒觉吗 - Can You Sleep In During Winter Vacation?
03/18/2026

A father allows his son to sleep until noon during winter vacation, sparking thoughts about rest and rules.

寒假可以睡懒觉吗 - Can You Sleep In During Winter Vacation? [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, can I sleep until noon during winter vacation? I want to sleep until twelve!
小刚: There’s a father in Hebei who lets his son sleep until noon and even tells the family not to disturb him.
小宝: Really? Doesn’t he get angry?
小刚: No. He...


[HSK 5] 年轻人为什么不喝白酒 - Why Young People Don't Drink Baijiu
03/17/2026

As baijiu consumption cools down, young people are placing greater emphasis on health and more relaxed ways of drinking.

年轻人为什么不喝白酒 - Why Young People Don't Drink Baijiu [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

赵强: Lao Huang, have you noticed that when we eat with younger colleagues these days, you barely see baijiu on the table?
黄刚: That's true. The news says many young people aren't against drinking itself, they just don't accept the culture of being pres...


[HSK 2] 小美教小宝洗手 - 小美 Teaches 小宝 to Wash Hands
03/16/2026

小美 notices that 小宝's hands are very dirty and takes him to the restroom to wash them.

小美教小宝洗手 - 小美 Teaches 小宝 to Wash Hands [HSK 2]

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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

《English Translation》

小美: 小宝, your hands are very dirty.
小宝: Really? Let me see. Oh no, they really are dirty!
小美: You need to go to the restroom to wash your hands.
小宝: Where is the restroom?
小美: Over there. I’ll go with you.
小宝: Okay. What should I use to wash?
小美: Use water and soap. First...


[HSK 4] 回复粉丝评论 - Replying to Followers’ Comments
03/15/2026

俊熙 learns to reply to common comments on social media in simple and natural Chinese, including polite expressions and light humor.

回复粉丝评论 - Replying to Followers’ Comments [HSK 4]

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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

《English Translation》

俊熙: Teacher Liu, followers often leave comments, and I don’t know how to reply.
刘娜: That’s okay. Let’s start with something simple. For example, if someone says, “The photos look great.”
俊熙: What can I reply?
刘娜: You can reply, “Thanks for liking...


[HSK 4] 35岁后还能考公吗 - Can You Still Take the Civil Service Exam After 35?
03/14/2026

China’s national civil service exam has relaxed the age limit, prompting more working professionals to reconsider taking the exam.

35岁后还能考公吗 - Can You Still Take the Civil Service Exam After 35? [HSK 4]

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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

《English Translation》

黄刚: Did you see the news? This year the national civil service exam raised the upper age limit to 38. A lot of people say it’s like a new door has opened.
陈花: I saw it, and it really moved me. People used to say “35 is...


[HSK 3] 过年为什么穿红色? - Why Do People Wear Red During Chinese New Year?
03/13/2026

小美 asks why people wear red during the New Year, and 李芳 explains the auspicious meaning of the color red.

过年为什么穿红色? - Why Do People Wear Red During Chinese New Year? [HSK 3]

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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

《English Translation》

小美: Teacher Li, why does everyone wear red during the New Year?
李芳: Because in China, red often represents happiness and good luck.
小美: Does red really bring good luck?
李芳: Many people believe so. Wearing red during the New Year makes peop...


[HSK 6] 娱乐圈为何难出草根 - Why Is It So Hard for “Regular Folks” to Break Into Showbiz?
03/12/2026

Second-generation stars and the wealthy take up resources, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary people to enter the entertainment industry.

娱乐圈为何难出草根 - Why Is It So Hard for “Regular Folks” to Break Into Showbiz? [HSK 6]

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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

《English Translation》

黄刚: 赵强, have you noticed that in recent years it seems harder and harder for ordinary people to make it in showbiz?
赵强: Yeah. When you look at newcomers now, they’re either second-generation stars or second-generati...


[HSK 5] 有了AI,还要学画画吗? - With AI, Do We Still Need to Learn Drawing?
03/11/2026

AI can generate images quickly, but learning to draw trains aesthetics, observation, and creativity, helping people use AI better.

有了AI,还要学画画吗? - With AI, Do We Still Need to Learn Drawing? [HSK 5]

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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

《English Translation》

陈花: Honey, I saw the People’s Daily asking: since AI can draw so well now, do we still need to learn drawing? I’m a bit unsure.
黄刚: I think we do. AI gives results, but drawing gives you the process—observation, patien...