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Episodes
[HSK 3] 超市里的语文课 - A Chinese Class in the Supermarket
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
[HSK 4] 被劝退就算结束吗 - Does Being “Advised to Leave” Mean It’s Over?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A high school student was advised to leave after impulsively injuring someone, raising discussion on how punishment and education should work together...
[HSK 5] 劣迹艺人还能复出吗 - Can Disgraced Celebrities Make a Comeback?
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dis...
[HSK 3] 做检查前要卸妆吗 - Do You Need to Remove Makeup Before an Exam?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 5] 吸毒要不要入刑？ - Should Drug Use Be Criminalized?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 3] 高速公路上的慢车危险吗？ - Are Slow Cars on Highways Dangerous?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 1] 什么？谁？在哪里？ - What? Who? Where?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher 李芳 uses three of the most common question words—“what,” “who,” and “where”—to guide 小美 through short Q&A practice,...
[HSK 5] 机器人热卖之后怎么办 - What Happens After the Robot Sales Boom?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 4] 老外也来过春节 - Foreigners Celebrate Spring Festival Too
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 2] 小宝的新衣服 - 小宝's New Clothes
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
[HSK 6] 年会劝酒差点出大事 - A Toasting Incident at the Company Annual Party Nearly Caused a Disaster
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new employee vomited blood after being pressured to drink, reminding everyone to drink in moderation at group dinners and take responsibility.年会...
[HSK 5] 正月为什么不能剃头？ - Why Can’t You Get a Haircut in the First Lunar Month?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 dyn...
[HSK 3] 寒假可以睡懒觉吗 - Can You Sleep In During Winter Vacation?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 5] 年轻人为什么不喝白酒 - Why Young People Don't Drink Baijiu
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 2] 小美教小宝洗手 - 小美 Teaches 小宝 to Wash Hands
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Was...
[HSK 4] 回复粉丝评论 - Replying to Followers’ Comments
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 4] 35岁后还能考公吗 - Can You Still Take the Civil Service Exam After 35?
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 3] 过年为什么穿红色？ - Why Do People Wear Red During Chinese New Year?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
[HSK 6] 娱乐圈为何难出草根 - Why Is It So Hard for “Regular Folks” to Break Into Showbiz?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Second-generation stars and the wealthy take up resources, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary people to enter the entertainment industry.娱...
[HSK 5] 有了AI，还要学画画吗？ - With AI, Do We Still Need to Learn Drawing?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
[HSK 4] 骂人也不行吗？ - So I Can’t Even Insult People?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The law is clear: publicly insulting someone may be illegal, and serious cases can be punished.骂人也不行吗？ - So I Can’t Even Insult People...
[HSK 2] 小宝找图书馆 - 小宝 Looks for the Library
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
小宝 doesn't know where the library is, and 小美 helps him find the way.小宝找图书馆 - 小宝 Looks for the Library [HSK 2]Download the...
[HSK 6] 情人节也要爱你老己 - Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day Too
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The “self-love economy” is shifting Valentine’s Day from gifting others to rewarding oneself and making more practical purchases.情人节也要...
[HSK 6] 年轻人为什么爱“发疯” - Why Do Young People Love to “Go Crazy”?
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Going-crazy literature” has become popular, with young people using exaggerated expressions to release stress and find emotional resonance.年轻...
[HSK 4] 公交车上的婚育提问 - Questions About Marriage and Childbearing on the Bus
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Shenzhen bus uses a question to spark public discussion about the meaning of having children.公交车上的婚育提问 - Questions About Marriage ...
[HSK 6] 成人英语擦边争议 - Controversy Over “Adult English” on the Edge
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sexy livestreamers teaching so-called adult English are questioned as soft pornography. Lawyers say it violates rules, and platforms should bear regul...
[HSK 3] 生肖真的准吗 - Are Zodiac Signs Really Accurate?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Through a conversation between two brothers, learn the difference between zodiac fortune-telling and science.生肖真的准吗 - Are Zodiac Signs Rea...
[HSK 5] 春节焦虑从哪来 - Where Does Spring Festival Anxiety Come From?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Questions about marriage and income during Spring Festival reunions trigger anxiety among young people.春节焦虑从哪来 - Where Does Spring Festi...
[HSK 4] 今年还放烟花吗 - Will We Set Off Fireworks This Year?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fireworks bring festive spirit but also pollution and danger. Learn to celebrate in a greener way.今年还放烟花吗 - Will We Set Off Fireworks Th...
[HSK 4] 反向过年的新选择 - A New Choice: Reverse Spring Festival
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Young people are regaining control of the Spring Festival rhythm through “reverse New Year” and companion-style socializing.反向过年的新选择...
[HSK 4] 春节点不同，心意相通 - Different Spring Festival Focus, Shared Heartfelt Wishes
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A comparison of Spring Festival customs between China and Vietnam: family reunion and bidding farewell to the old year versus ancestor worship and her...
[HSK 3] 热闹的春节习俗 - Lively Spring Festival Traditions
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher 李芳 introduces 小美 to the main Spring Festival customs, and 小美 shares her expectations and understanding of the New Year celebration...
[HSK 4] 农村过年的变化 - Changes in Celebrating the New Year in Rural Areas
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The festive atmosphere of the New Year in rural areas has faded, and the ways of reunion and traditions are changing.农村过年的变化 - Changes i...
[HSK 6] “分段式”过年值得吗？ - Is a “Segmented” Spring Festival Worth It?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of a “segmented” way of celebrating the Spring Festival during the long holiday and its collision with traditional ideas of reunion.“分...
[HSK 4] 一起扫尘过新年 - Cleaning Together for the New Year
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the Chinese custom of year-end cleaning to welcome the New Year.一起扫尘过新年 - Cleaning Together for the New Year [HSK 4]Download...
[HSK 3] 智能家电也会起火？ - Can Smart Home Appliances Catch Fire?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Improper use of smart home appliances can lead to fires, so safety precautions are essential.智能家电也会起火？ - Can Smart Home Appliances C...
[HSK 2] 明天的计划 - Plans for Tomorrow
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xiao Mei and Xiao Bao talk about what they want to do tomorrow and how they plan to have fun together.明天的计划 - Plans for Tomorrow [HSK 2]Down...
[HSK 6] 情人节也要爱你老己 - Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day Too
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The “self-love economy” is shifting Valentine’s Day from gifting others to rewarding oneself and making more practical purchases.情人节也要...
[HSK 4] 第一次“变中国人” - My First Time “Becoming Chinese”
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Overseas netizens imitate Chinese lifestyle habits like drinking hot water and wearing slippers, sparking discussion about cultural identity and reson...
[HSK 3] 为什么没有猫年？ - Why Is There No Year of the Cat?
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
小美 asks why there is no cat in the Chinese zodiac, and 李芳 tells a simple legend.为什么没有猫年？ - Why Is There No Year of the Cat? [H...
[HSK 4] 冬天洗澡别太热太久 - Don’t Make Winter Showers Too Hot or Too Long
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In winter, shower water shouldn’t be too hot, showers shouldn’t last too long, and bathing shouldn’t be too frequent, to protect your skin and h...
[HSK 4] 新HSK教材的新变化 - New Changes in the New HSK Textbooks
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How the new HSK textbooks enhance Chinese learning through culture, technology, and real-life contexts.新HSK教材的新变化 - New Changes in the N...
[HSK 5] 人造太阳离我们多远 - How Far Away Is the Artificial Sun?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China’s nuclear fusion experiments have achieved ultra-high-temperature breakthroughs, bringing the artificial sun closer to reality step by step.人...
[HSK 5] 称呼的时代变迁史 - The Changing History of Forms of Address
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This explores the social and cultural changes behind Chinese forms of address, from “comrade” and “master” to “handsome guy” and “pretty...
[HSK 5] AI用水有多惊人？ - How Shocking Is AI’s Water Use?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The discussion explores the water consumption behind AI queries, the placement of data centers in water-scarce regions, the gap between water offset c...
[HSK 4] 中文里的日语'进口货' - Japanese 'Imports' in Chinese
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This explores popular words like '萌', '控', and '宅' that entered Chinese from Japanese and their cultural meanings....
[HSK 3] 狗狗能上餐桌吗？ - Can Dogs Sit at the Dining Table?
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pet dogs sitting on restaurant tables to eat has sparked discussions about hygiene and rules.狗狗能上餐桌吗？ - Can Dogs Sit at the Dining Tab...
[HSK 1] 昨天去哪儿了 - Where Did You Go Yesterday?
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaomei and Xiaobao talk about where they went yesterday and the fun things they did.昨天去哪儿了 - Where Did You Go Yesterday? [HSK 1]Download ...
[HSK 5] 新闻里只有坏日本吗？ - Is Japan Only Bad in the News?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yuko worries that Chinese news reports focus too much on negative stories about Japan and learns how to read the news more comprehensively.新闻里只...
外国人眼中的中国之美 - The Beauty of China Through Foreign Eyes [HSK 4]
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Through experiences of intangible cultural heritage, foreign visitors gain a close and vivid understanding of real Chinese culture.外国人眼中的中...
“死了么”App为何爆火 - Why Did the “Dead Yet?” App Go Viral? [HSK 6]
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A safety app for people living alone became popular with a “check-in + alert” feature, while also sparking debate over its name, privacy, and valu...
熊猫如何拉近中韩？ - How Do Pandas Bring China and South Korea Closer? [HSK 5]
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
South Korea’s proposal to extend the loan of giant pandas has drawn attention to panda diplomacy and public sentiment.熊猫如何拉近中韩？ - ...
柬泰停火后的援助与友谊 - Aid and Friendship After the Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire [HSK 5]
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China provides emergency humanitarian assistance to Cambodia and supports the consolidation of the ceasefire situation.Download the app here:Chinese S...
网红面包店的消失热潮 - The Vanishing Trend of Influencer Bakeries [HSK 4]
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
High-priced influencer bakeries are shutting down one after another, as consumers begin to value substance and cost performance.Download the app here:...
猜动物游戏 - Guess the Animal Game [HSK 3]
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaobao and Xiaomei imitate animal sounds together and guess what animals they are.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short...
AI造谣女篮案的警示 - A Warning from the AI Rumor Case Involving the Women's Basketball Team [HSK 6]
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two men used AI to fabricate fake videos about the Chinese women's basketball team for profit and were criminally detained, triggering social ref...
小熊猫要去台北的新家 - Red Pandas Moving to Their New Home in Taipei [HSK 5]
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shanghai and Taipei exchange endangered animals to promote cooperative conservation of red pandas and penguins.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dia...
你喜欢什么？ - What Do You Like? [HSK 4]
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In class, 刘娜 asks 俊熙 about his interests. 俊熙 talks about liking fashion, beauty, and photography, and they have a simple conversation arou...
商场展车误启动惊魂 - Exhibition Car Accident in a Mall [HSK 4]
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A display car in a Zhongshan shopping mall was accidentally activated and crashed into a phone store, triggering reflections on safety.Download the ap...
多语学习与大脑“健身” - Multilingual Learning and Brain ‘Fitness’ [HSK 5]
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Findings on the relationship between multilingual ability and delayed aging, and their significance.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | Web...
柬泰停火后的援助与友谊 - Aid and Friendship After the Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire [HSK 5]
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China provides emergency humanitarian assistance to Cambodia and supports the consolidation of the ceasefire situation.Download the app here:Chinese S...
动物园里的量词大冒险 - Measure-Word Adventure in the Zoo [HSK 3]
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Li Fang and Xiao Mei observe various animals in the zoo and learn the measure words used for different animals to understand their diversity and usage...
用理性看待“子午冲”说法 - Viewing the 'Ziwu Clash' Rationally [HSK 5]
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Online articles exaggerate the risks of the Bingwu year Ziwu clash. We should distinguish information rationally and focus on real life.Download the a...
避孕品征税后的新担忧 - New Concerns After Contraceptives Are Taxed Again [HSK 6]
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The reinstatement of taxes on contraceptives sparks public reflection on birth policies and living costs.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue ...
练习自我介绍 - Practicing Self-Introduction [HSK 2]
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first lesson, 刘娜 helps 俊熙 practice a basic Chinese self-introduction, including his name, nationality, and interests.Download the app h...
一个叫“高兴”的新年宝宝 - A New Year Baby Named “Gaoxing” [HSK 4]
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A baby girl born on New Year’s Day is named “Gaoxing,” sparking a discussion about wishes behind baby names.Download the app here:Chinese Short ...
跨年夜与孩子成长 - New Year’s Eve and Children’s Growth [HSK 5]
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From changes in New Year’s Eve celebrations to reflections on children’s delayed maturity and education.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialog...
机器人也来参加跨年晚会 - Robots Join the New Year’s Eve Gala [HSK 3]
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robot performances at New Year’s Eve galas spark children’s curiosity about technology.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChine...
新年贺词里的马成语 - Horse Idioms in New Year Messages [HSK 4]
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three idioms containing the word “horse” used in New Year messages and their real-life significance.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue |...
做鬼脸比赛 - Funny Face Contest [HSK 3]
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaobao and Xiaomei have a contest to see whose expressions are more fun. They make funny faces at each other.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dial...
洋葱奶奶的长寿秘诀 - Grandma Onion’s Secret to Longevity [HSK 3]
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A 90-year-old grandma insists on eating onions, and her good health sparks curiosity.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Sho...
被动式聆听有效吗？ - Is Passive Listening Effective? [HSK 5]
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
陈花 and 刘娜 discuss “passive listening”—whether playing Japanese radio or music while doing other things, like housework or driving, actua...
第一堂课：初次见面 - Lesson One: First Meeting [HSK 3]
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In their first Chinese class, 刘娜 and 俊熙 from Korea get to know each other, introduce themselves briefly, and talk about their goals for learni...
机器人时代的轻松工作周 - An Easy Workweek in the Age of Robots [HSK 5]
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Technological progress is reshaping employment patterns and logistics efficiency, prompting deeper reflection.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dial...
小宝捡到一枚硬币 - Xiaobao Finds a Coin [HSK 2]
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaobao finds a coin on the road. After picking it up, he and Xiaomei think together about what to do.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | W...
外卖小哥也要休息 - Delivery Riders Need Rest Too [HSK 3]
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New national standards limit food delivery riders’ working hours and require mandatory breaks.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | Website...
大熊猫要回家了 - The Giant Pandas Are Going Home [HSK 3]
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Giant pandas living in Japan will return to China, stirring feelings of reluctance among Japanese fans.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | ...
广东为何成为“生育冠军”？ - Why Has Guangdong Become the “Champion of Birth Rates”? [HSK 5]
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the economic, medical, and cultural reasons behind Guangdong’s rising birth rate despite national decline.Download the app here:Chinese Sh...
“雪假”里的家长难题 - Parents’ Dilemma During the “Snow Vacation” [HSK 5]
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When students’ holidays do not align with parents’ time off, caregiving pressure increases.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteC...
妻子查出男性染色体后的新生 - A New Life After a Wife Was Found to Have Male Chromosomes [HSK 6]
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A touching story of a couple who faced infertility due to the wife's rare sex development disorder and ultimately welcomed a child through egg-do...
多放假为何难落实？ - Why Is It So Hard to Implement Longer Holidays? [HSK 5]
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on proposals to extend holidays, the challenges in implementation, and the pressures faced by enterprises.Download the app here:Chinese S...
感觉词练习 - Practicing Words for Physical Feelings [HSK 2]
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Li Fang helps Xiaomei use words like 'tired', 'hungry', 'thirsty', and 'sleepy' to express different physical ...
同一个词，不同含义？ - Same Word, Different Meanings? [HSK 5]
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring how people in northern and southern China understand words like '土豆' and '包子' differently.Download the app here:...
旧校服的新旅程 - A New Journey for Old School Uniforms [HSK 4]
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story of how old clothes are recycled, sent to Africa, and reused in new ways.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short ...
从“东亚病夫”到体育强国 - From the “Sick Man of East Asia” to a Sports Powerhouse [HSK 7]
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discusses how building a leading sporting nation fits into Chinese-style modernization, and how sports relate to health, the economy, and national ima...
小宝的房间有点乱 - Xiaobao's Room Is a Bit Messy [HSK 2]
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaomei comes to Xiaobao's house to play and notices that his room is a bit messy. They clean it up together.Download the app here:Chinese Short ...
美国女孩的中国寻亲之旅 - An American Girl’s Journey to Find Her Chinese Family [HSK 5]
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bella, an American girl who was found by Sichuan villagers 23 years ago, seeks her biological parents in China through an online video.Download the ap...
俄总理用中文谚语访华 - Russian Prime Minister Visits China Using a Chinese Proverb [HSK 3]
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about the Russian Prime Minister’s use of a Chinese proverb during his visit to China and why it drew attention.Download the app here:C...
奶茶袋怎么变“宝贝”？ - How Do Milk Tea Bags Become “Treasures”? [HSK 4]
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The phenomenon of milk tea packaging bags being collected and resold on second-hand platforms.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteCh...
动物比喻的生动世界 - The Vivid World of Animal Metaphors [HSK 5]
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring how Chinese uses animals to describe people's traits, from '牛人' (awesome person) to '菜鸟' (newbie).Download ...
我做了一个梦 - I Had a Dream [HSK 2]
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaobao and Xiaomei meet in the morning and talk about the interesting dreams they had last night.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | Websi...
“免中考”贯通式学校引热议 - Controversy over the 'No High School Entrance Exam' Through-School Program [HSK 5]
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chengdu is piloting 12-year through-schools where students can enter high school without taking the Zhongkao, drawing both controversy and expectation...
交通工具比赛 - Transportation Race [HSK 3]
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Li Fang and Xiao Mei discuss the speed and features of different means of transportation, comparing buses, subways, and walking.Download the app here:...
小鸟不能乱抓 - We Shouldn’t Catch Wild Birds [HSK 3]
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explains why wild birds cannot be casually captured or traded.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App Store...
星巴克中国易舵：本土化突围的新棋局 - Starbucks China’s Strategic Shift: A New Game of Localization [HSK 7]
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth analysis of the motives, strategic considerations, and future market impact behind Starbucks selling controlling stakes of its China busin...
买东西学会问价钱 - Learning to Ask Prices When Shopping [HSK 2]
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaomei goes shopping, and Li Fang teaches her how to ask for prices in Chinese and correctly express currency units.Download the app here:Chinese Sho...
宠物蛙“吃饭”引误会 - Pet Frog Causes a Dining Misunderstanding [HSK 4]
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A woman brought her pet frog into a restaurant, and it was mistaken for an ingredient, leading to a funny incident.Download the app here:Chinese Short...
留学生被策反间谍案警示录 - A Warning from the Case of an International Student Recruited as a Spy [HSK 7]
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International student 郝某 was recruited by foreign intelligence and infiltrated a core department. He was ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment...
老公厕变咖啡店？ - Old Public Toilet Turned into a Café? [HSK 3]
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A café converted from an old public toilet sparked controversy and was sealed by urban management.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | Webs...
数一数教室里的东西 - Counting Things in the Classroom [HSK 2]
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Li Fang and Xiaomei count objects in the classroom using numbers and measure words to help Xiaomei become familiar with quantity expressions.Download ...