Learn Chinese with Stories | maayot
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[ Dialogue ] 天气热了 | It’s Getting Hot | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Qing’s date notices she isn’t carrying her backpack. She explains that it wouldn’t look good with her dress...———————————...
[ Dialogue ] 我学了三年了 | I’ve Been Studying for Three Years | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue meets Anna and asks where she’s from. She says she’s from the UK, and Gao Yue compliments her Chinese...Original text:———————...
[ Dialogue ] 我可以是你朋友吗? | Can I Be Your Friend? | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue compliments Anna on her Chinese. She explains she wants to work in China and make Chinese friends......Original text: ————————...
[ Dialogue ] 到时候我告诉你 | I’ll Tell You Then | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Li Yang asks his wife about this month’s water bill and points out they were away for ten days, so it should be lower...——————————...
[ Dialogue ] 你心情不好吗? | Are You Feeling Down? | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anna tells Gao Yue she wants to go out for a walk. Gao Yue offers to join her, asking if she’s in a bad mood...—————————————...
[ Dialogue ] 不高不矮 | Not Too Tall, Not Too Short | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Gao Yue talk about their heights. Anna guesses Gao Yue is...Original text: ——————————————————————...
[ Dialogue ] 女性隐形的“伤疤” | Women’s Invisible ‘Scars’ | Mandarin Advanced |【对话】
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Invisible gender discrimination, like sexual harassment, subtly affects women daily. Repeated low-level threats create stress, alter brain function, a...
[ Dialogue ] 下次小心啊 | Be Careful Next Time | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anna points out a large stain on the wall and asks Gao Yue what happened the night before. Gao Yue admits it probably happened while playing games wit...
[ Dialogue ] 你这是心理作用 | It’s Your Mind Playing Tricks | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Li Yang’s wife worries that the roast chicken they just ate might be undercooked. Soon She realises her fear might be coming from a past severe food...
[ Dialogue ] 这可能是巧合 | This Might Be a Coincidence | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
During a date, Yu Qing and her date talk about zodiac signs. While neither of them truly believes in astrology, they agree it’s a useful icebreaker....
[ Dialogue ]要是我也能飞就好了 | If Only I Could Fly | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Qing and her roommate watch birds flying south to escape the cold. Envious of their freedom, Yu Qing wishes she could fly too. when asked where she...
[ Dialogue ] 都是中国菜口味的薯片 | All Crisps with Chinese Cuisine Flavor | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Gao Yue are excited about potato chips with Chinese cuisine flavors. They spot one flavored like Lao Gan Ma and another with Sichuan flavor. ...
[ Talk ] 当人工智能成为情感顾问 | When AI Becomes Emotional Advisor | Mandarin Advanced |【Talk】
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More people are turning to AI for emotional and dating advice, seeking rational, nonjudgmental responses that friends or family may not provide. While...
[ Dialogue ] 我是月光族 | Living Paycheck to Paycheck | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the end of the month approaches, Gao Jin can’t hide his excitement as payday is almost here! He admits to Gao Yue that he’s someone who spends ...
[ Dialogue ] 我正好相反 | I’m Just the Opposite | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Qing checks in with her roommate, who has been staying peacefully on a farm currently. Her roommate loves the quiet solitude. But Yu Qing feels the...
[ Dialogue ] 我是过来人 | I’ve Been There | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue checks in on Anna’s first day working from home. Anna finds it enjoyable, especially being able to eat at home. Gao Yue teases that after a ...
[ Dialogue ] 你知道怎么防止内耗吗? | Do You Know How to Prevent Inner Conflict？| Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anna overhears some people gossiping about her body and feels deeply upset. Though she wants to confront them, she holds back and later regrets it, tu...
[ Dialogue ] 你要学会说“不” | You Need to Learn to Say ‘No’ | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Normally, Anna doesn’t drink coffee. But her colleague bought one for her, and she felt too embarrassed to refuse...———————————...
[ Dialogue ] “酒香不怕巷子深” | 'Good Wine Needs No Bush' | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Qing and her friend chat about a portable juicer that Yu Qing discovered on Xiaohongshu. Their friendly chat turns into a light reflection on how g...
[ Dialogue ] 说起来容易做起来难 | Easier Said Than Done | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna still feels uneasy about people gossiping about her and gaining weight. Gao Yue comforts her, saying self-love means accepting both the “slim”...
[ Dialogue ] 那还用说? | That goes without saying! | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Qing’s date asks if she’s free. She teasingly guesses he wants to ask her out, and he replies playfully, “That goes without saying!” They a...
[ Dialogue ] 这个最近国内也很火 | It’s Trending in China Too! | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yu Qing can’t stop talking about her new favorite sport! Zhang Li is surprised at first, but then realizes: “Oh! That’s super popular in China l...
[ Dialogue ] 原来这就是“断舍离” | So this is ‘Decluttering' | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During a move, Anna realizes just how much stuff she’s accumulated over the years. She admits it’s hard to part with things while Gao Yue introduc...
[ Dialogue ] 自助火锅? | All-You-Can-Eat Hotpot? | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue is wondering what to eat for dinner. Anna suggests going for all-you-can-eat hotpot, mentioning there’s a “two people, one eats free” pr...
[ Dialogue ] | 宁缺毋滥! | Rather Go Without Than Settle! | Mandarin Intermediate |
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After meeting a potential roommate, Zhang Li feels something is off. She and Anna talk it over and come to the same conclusion：when it comes to choo...
[ Dialogue ] Can't Stand This Anymore! | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】受不了了!
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna is frustrated because her phone battery is almost dead, even though it was fully charged in the morning. Gao Yue points out it’s time for a new...
[ Dialogue ] Are You Planning to Have Children? | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】你以后想要孩子吗？
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna asks if Zhang Li’s parents pressure her to marry. They talk about the cultural expectations in China and less pressure in the UK. They agree ma...
[ Culture Talk ] Living in Harmony with the Seasons | Mandarin Advanced |【文化趣聊】顺应四季
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
如果你想更深入地了解这些和生活紧密相关的中文表达，一个很好的方法就是每天读一个中文故事。加入maayot吧...
[ Dialogue ] No Spice, No Joy | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】无辣不欢
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
加入maayot，我们每天都会给你推送一篇适合你现有水平中文对话小故事。故事里的语言都很生活化，就像朋友...
[ Dialogue ] The Right Time Will Come | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】一定会有合适的时机的
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
加入 maayot，你每天都会收到一篇和你水平相匹配的中文故事。你学到的都是日常生活中能用到的表达，不用担...
[ Dialogue ] I Trust You to Handle It | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】】交给你办我放心
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
想让自己的中文更流利吗？想学的词句都能用在生活中吗？给大家推荐一个超棒的方法：每天读中文故事！加入 ma...
[ Dialogue ] You are just bragging！| Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】你就吹吧！
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
加入maayot，我们每天会给你发送一个适合你中文水平的对话故事，都是生活化口语对话。你不仅能自由设置拼音汉...
[ Dialogue ] This is A Good Sign | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】这是一个好兆头
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
从高进的健身效果看，坚持真的可以看到成果，而且小小的改变也能带来大大的成就感！如果你也想让你的中文水...
[ Dialogue ] Please Accept The Condolences | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】我们节哀顺变吧
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
看到这里，你一定对学中文很感兴趣。今天给大家推荐一个超棒的方法：每天读中文故事！在 maayot，我们每天会给...
[ Dialogue ] Volunteering? | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】做志愿者？
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
如果你想要看到自己学习汉语的进步，来 maayot.com 试试吧。我们每天给你一个贴近生活的小对话，就像今天的故事...
[ Dialogue ] Two More Mountains to Climb | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】还有两座山要爬呢
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
不管你是在准备考试，还是想轻松说中文，今天给大家推荐一个超棒的方法：每天读中文故事！maayot 能帮你每天进...
[ Dialogue ] Not So Tempting: A Walk | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】散步的诱惑力不大
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the maayot podcast — where you learn Mandarin through short daily stories filled with useful expressions and real-life situations.Here is...
[ Dialogue ] Because Your Mouth Feels Lonely | Mandarin Beginner | 因为你的嘴巴觉得寂寞【对话】
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mand...
[ Mandarin Dialogue ] Painfully Delicious | Intermediate |【对话】痛并快乐着
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
痛并快乐着/ 28th May maayot Featured Story安娜：这周末一起去吃麻辣火锅吗？张丽：你不是不能吃辣吗？安娜：我的胃受...
[ Dialogue ] Be Quick ! | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】快去快回 !
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👇👇 Full Story Here !! 👇👇快去快回/Be Quick 高月：你终于来了，急死我了。高进：哎呀，刚刚出门太急了，忘了带...
[ Mandarin Dialogue ] Inconsistent Effort | Intermediate |【对话】三天打鱼，两天晒网
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Story in Mandarin characters:三天打鱼，两天晒网 / Inconsistent Effort张丽：好羡慕你这肌肉线条啊！高月：谢谢，这些都是...
[ Dialogue ] I'd Like to Get Some Summer Clothes | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】我想去买点夏装
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
maayot has helped many students to learn Chinese from zero to hero. You get ready for your curiosity. We do the rest. With every day bite-sized Mandar...
[ Mandarin Dialogue ] Sharing Joy is Better than Enjoying Alone | Intermediate |【对话】独乐乐不如众乐乐
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome aboard this Mandarin-learning journey with me! We’ll pick up some super useful phrases for hosting and thanking in Chinese in this episode. ...
[ Dialogue ] I Feel As Bad As He Does | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】他难过，我也难过
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s maayot beginner story brings us into one of those tender moments. In this little conversation mix with sweetness and bitterness, We’re joi...
[ Dialogue ] Do you remember that girl? | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】你记得那个女孩吗？
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with one of the most nostalgic songs in Chinese pop history:《同桌的你》 — The Deskmate of Yours, we follow Gao Yue and Li Yang, as t...
[ Dialogue ] Yet Another Strange Thing! | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】又是一个奇怪的点！
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's maayot story we will be joining Gao Yue and his girlfriend Anna, as they visits London, from crazy weather to cute cultural habits, they l...
[ Story ] Gaoyue is Falling in Love | Mandarin Beginner |【故事】高月恋爱了
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn some super useful Chinese words and phrases embedded with Chinese cultural hints. Oh, yes! If you want the full stor...
[Dialogue] The Three Treasures in Guilin city | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】桂林有三个宝贝
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gaoyue visited the famous Guilin city last week. Li Yang, intrigued, asks about the trip, and Gaoyue raves about the famous landscape and the local sp...
Beginner | 这样的高进可以当我偶像了 | A Gao Jin like this can totally become my idol | Mandarin Chinese Story
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zhang Li thinks Gao Jin would make a good police officer. Gao Yue reveals that Gao Jin has wanted to be a police officer since childhood and has alway...
Intermediate | 【对话】公司让我去那边负责新机器的安装工作 | [Dialogue] The company is sending me over there to take charge of the installation work for the new machines | Mandarin Chinese Story
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zhang Jun is set to relocate to a new factory in Vietnam to oversee machine installation operations. While his mother has concerns about career limita...
Advanced | 【对话】他网恋了两个月的女友竟然是AI | [Dialogue] The girlfriend he has been in an online relationship with for two months turned out to be an AI | Mandarin Chinese Story
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation centers on a recent case of AI-enabled romance fraud where a man lost over 200,000 yuan in a two-month online relationship with what ...
Beginner | 你挺适合读体校的 | You're quite suited for attending a sports school | Mandarin Chinese Story
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Jin's mother suggested he attend a sports school because of his excellent performance in physical education, and he could apply to become a police...
Intermediate | 小米推出的豪车很受欢迎 | The luxury car launched by Xiaomi is very popular | Mandarin Chinese Story
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xiaomi is experiencing what could be called a "sweet dilemma" with its luxury vehicle, the SU7 Ultra. Despite its premium pricing of over 500,000 yua...
Advanced | 阿里巴巴重新成为市场焦点 | Alibaba Returns to the Spotlight in the Market | Mandarin Chinese Story
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alibaba has been in the spotlight recently due to its advances in AI technology and e-commerce restructuring. The company's founder, Jack Ma, has made...
Intermediate | 【对话】家庭氛围对人影响很大 | [Dialogue] The family atmosphere has a significant impact on people | Mandarin Chinese Story
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation discusses Gao Jin's excellent personality traits and their origins. They believe his good character, patience, and enthusiasm in comm...
Advanced | 【对话】跨国婚姻和跨国情侣在网络上本来就是热门话题 | [Dialogue] International marriages and cross-border couples have always been the hot topics online | Mandarin Chinese Story
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The dialogue centers on international marriage experiences, with Lin Meng encouraging Zhang Ying to share her life with her Belgian husband on social ...
Beginner | 体育课我想选乒乓球 | I want to choose table tennis for my PE class | Mandarin Chinese Story
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two classmates are discussing their choice of physical education class. Zhang Li, who has learned table tennis since childhood, plans to choose table ...
Intermediate | Deepseek已经被实际应用在各行各业 | Deepseek has been practically applied in various industries | Mandarin Chinese Story
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to reports, major hospitals in China have already adopted Deepseek and introduced AI-based medical consultations. Judging from the news, usi...
Advanced | 中国首只“现金奶牛”ETF上市 | China's First "Cash Cow" ETF Listed | Mandarin Chinese Story
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During economic downturns, ordinary investors tend to adopt a more conservative investment approach. To address the changing mindset of mutual fund an...
Beginner | 她爸爸在大学里教大学生打乒乓球 | Her father teaches college students how to play table tennis at the university | Mandarin Chinese Story
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zhang Li's father is a university ping pong instructor, which allowed her to start playing from an early age. Gao Jin expresses his envy of Zhang Li's...
Beginner | 我妈自学了英语 | My mom taught herself English | Mandarin Chinese Story
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation is about Gao Yue sharing her mother's emphasis on English education. Although her mother didn't learn English when she was young, she...
Advanced | 【对话】做了父母后我才明白，养育之恩真的无法报答 | [Dialogue] It was only after becoming a parent that I realized the grace of upbringing is truly impossible to repay | Mandarin Chinese Story
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zhang Ying discusses her dedication as a mother in terms of time, energy, and money, although she knows these investments may not bring direct returns...
Intermediate |【对话】我也很喜欢《甄嬛传》 | [Dialogue] I Also Really Like "Empresses in the Palace" | Mandarin Chinese Story
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The dialogue centers on the viewing experience of "Empresses in the Palace". Both participants express their appreciation for the drama, highlighting ...
Advanced | 马斯克转发小红书博主制作的科幻动画 | Elon Musk Shares Sci-Fi Animations Created by a Xiaohongshu Blogger | Mandarin Chinese Story
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Little Red Book blogger's sci-fi animations were repeatedly reposted by Musk. Despite the time-consuming and lonely creative process, the blogger pe...
Beginner | 你不觉得APP推送的内容大都很无聊吗？ | Don’t you think most of the content pushed by apps is quite boring? | Mandarin Chinese Story
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Jin and Li Yang discussed about APP content recommendations. Li Yang explained that by liking his preferred videos, the APP's algorithm would adju...
Intermediate | 相爱简单，相处太难 | Falling in love is easy, but getting along is too hard | Mandarin Chinese Story
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lyrics "Love is simple, but getting along is difficult" resonates with many people's feelings.Many people might come together because of "true lov...
Beginner | 出国就是事儿多 | Going abroad really comes with a lot of hassles | Mandarin Chinese Story
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue and Zhang Li are preparing for their first international trip. While Gao Yue was too excited to sleep, Zhang Li felt nervous after reading the...
Intermediate | 【对话】你不能靠记忆力来支撑工作 | [Dialogue] You can't rely on memory to support your work | Mandarin Chinese Story
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wang Jun says the meeting minutes are too simple and requests that important data and client feedback from the meeting should be documented. Zhang Jun...
Advanced | 【对话】我打算搬出来自己住 | 【Dialogue】I'm planning to move out and live on my own | Mandarin Chinese Story
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zhang Jun plans to move out and live independently, mainly to better focus on his video creation work. Wang Jun shows understanding and support, belie...
Beginner | 我想毕业后先当一名导游 | I want to work as a tour guide after graduation | Mandarin Chinese Story
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation describes that Gao Jin doesn't want to work in an office and plans to become a tour guide after graduation. With his English and Fre...
Intermediate | 黄金：意想不到的投资选择 | Gold: An Unexpected Investment Choice | Mandarin Chinese Story
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The article discusses the change in people's perception of gold investment. In the past, people mainly viewed gold as a value-preservation tool, but i...
Advanced | 人们为何再次爱上吃减肥药？ | Why are people falling in love with diet pills again? | Mandarin Chinese Story
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Modern people's pursuit of maintaining physical condition has shifted from mere external beauty to overall vitality. Although exercise has become a co...
Advanced | 【对话】很多Tik Tok难民选择留在小红书 | 【Dialogue】Many TikTok refugees choose to stay on Xiaohongshu | Mandarin Chinese Story
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The dialogue discusses the aftermath of TikTok's ban being lifted. While some users returned to TikTok, others chose to remain on Xiaohongshu, enjoyin...
Intermediate | 进口药退出公立医院引热议 | The withdrawal of imported drugs from public hospitals sparks heated discussion | Mandarin Chinese Story
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trending topic "Imported Drugs Exiting Public Hospitals" has drawn attention as a significant medical reform measure.Join other motivated learners...
Beginner | 材料已经发给你了 | I’ve already sent you the materials | Mandarin Chinese Story
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue urgently needs materials that Li Yang previously sent to Zhang Li, and calls Zhang Li who is still in the office for help. Zhang Li immediatel...
Beginner | 你现在生病呢，工作别太累 | You're sick right now, so don't work too hard | Mandarin Chinese Story
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Jin, who is hospitalized, asks Li Yang to bring work materials, and Li Yang agrees to help. Li Yang reminds Gao Jin to rest while sick and promise...
Intermediate | 从校园到职场会遇到的问题 | The problem encountered when transitioning from campus to the workplace | Mandarin Chinese Story
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The article discusses the problems in Chinese higher education, pointing out that university students lack practical experience and rely too heavily o...
Advanced | 女歌手韩红：公益路上的坚持者 | Female Singer Han Hong: A Perseverer on the Path of Philanthropy | Mandarin Chinese Story
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In January this year, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, China, where the disaster area needed large quantities of supplies. As the founder of B...
Intermediate | 【对话】公司新进的深海鱼到货后都快坏了 | 【Dialogue】The newly procured deep-sea fish were already close to spoiling upon arrival at the company | Mandarin Chinese Story
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation reveals a crisis involving a shipment of Canadian deep-sea fish that arrived in poor condition, resulting in substantial financial lo...
Beginner | 你能帮我请假吗？ | Can you help me ask for leave? | Mandarin Chinese Story
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue says she has injured her right leg and needs to go to the hospital with her mother, asking if Zhang Li can help request leave for her. Zhang L...
Advanced | 【对话】现在很多健身机构都不靠谱 | 【Dialogue】Nowadays, many fitness centers are unreliable | Mandarin Chinese Story
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation discusses the closure and absconding of a gym, leading to a discussion about the chaos in the fitness industry. Both parties believe...
Intermediate | 互联网改变了保险公司卖保险的方式 | The internet has changed the way insurance companies sell insurance | Mandarin Chinese Story
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Internet has changed China's insurance sales model. The traditional method of selling to friends and relatives has shifted to online marketing thr...
Advanced | 网约护士进行上门服务提高了很多人的幸福感 | Online appointment nurses providing in-home services have greatly improved many people's sense of happiness | Mandarin Chinese Story
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In-home services by online appointment allow patients to easily book home nursing care through mobile platforms. This model not only provides convenie...
Beginner | 住院的话，你就不能上班了 | If you're hospitalized, you won't be able to go to work | Mandarin Chinese Story
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Jin asks Li Yang if he went to the hospital to check his leg. Li Yang says he did, and the doctor said it was nothing serious and he only needs to...
Advanced | 【对话】我希望我能成为值得她崇拜的人 | 【Dialogue】I hope I can become someone she admires | Mandarin Chinese Story
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wang Jun asked Zhang Jun why he called at 2 AM, saying he was sleeping and missed the call. Zhang Jun replied that he had broken up, or more precisely...
Beginner | 我奶奶还在家等我呢 | My grandma is still waiting for me at home | Mandarin Chinese Story
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After working overtime, Gao Yue and Zhang Li discuss how to get home. Though Gao Yue invites Zhang Li to stay over, Zhang Li chooses to take a taxi ho...
Intermediate | 【对话】你怎么愁容满面？ | [Conversation] Why do you look so worried? | Mandarin Chinese Story
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zhang Jun asks Wang Jun why he looks worried when he just got promoted with a salary increase. Wang Jun responds that he had an argument with his wife...
Advanced | 【热议】女硕士被农村大龄男性“收留”十三年，并生了两个孩子 | 【Hot Topic】A Female Master's Degree Holder 'Taken In' by an Older Rural Man for Thirteen Years and Gave Birth to Two Children | Mandarin Chinese Story
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The recent news about "a female postgraduate being held captive by a rural bachelor for 13 years" has become the most concerning news among Chinese ne...
Beginner | 我所有的时间都花在我女儿身上了 | I've spent all my time on my daughter | Mandarin Chinese Story
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Jin mentioned to Li Yang that he hadn't invited him to play basketball ever since his daughter was born. Li Yang explained that it was because he ...
Intermediate | 为何不少中国的中小公司想在美国上市 | Why do many Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises want to go public in the United States | Mandarin Chinese Story
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Compared to obtaining bank loans, companies are more willing to raise development funds through listing. Since it is much easier to go public in the U...
Intermediate | 【对话】我的基金没赚多少钱 | 【Dialogue】My funds didn't earn much money | Mandarin Chinese Story
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that the fund he bought last year finally turned profitable. Zhang Jun congratulated him on earning money besides his salary. ...
Beginner | 他家孩子从出生起就是他丈母娘在带 | Since his child was born, it has been his mother-in-law who has been taking care of the child | Mandarin Chinese Story
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue told Zhang Li that her mother had been helping her younger brother take care of his child this month and she thought her mother was going to g...
Advanced | 【对话】花这么多钱买游戏机确实容易被唠叨 | 【Dialogue】Spending so much money on a game console will indeed make you easily get nagged at | Mandarin Chinese Story
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that he wanted to buy a Switch but it was too expensive. Zhang Jun was surprised and said that with his high salary, the Switc...
Intermediate | 什么让人们的旅游热情变成了行动？ | What has turned people's enthusiasm for tourism into actions? | Mandarin Chinese Story
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although people are becoming more cautious about spending money, they are increasingly willing to travel. However, this is not only because traveling ...
Beginner | 我也没想到我真的能去中东工作 | I didn't expect that I could actually go to work in the Middle East either | Mandarin Chinese Story
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Jin offered his congratulations to Li Yang and mentioned that he had learned that Li Yang was about to work in the Middle East. He also pointed ou...
Advanced | Tik Tok的估值变化 | The valuation change of TikTok | Mandarin Chinese Story
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although TikTok hasn't gone public, it still releases financial data irregularly. Due to the economic downturn, TikTok, which was once valued at over ...
Intermediate | 【对话】我用的大模型现在生成图片需要排队 | 【Dialogue】The large model I'm using now requires queuing up to generate pictures | Mandarin Chinese Story
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that the AI painting large model had greatly increased the speed at which he produced design drawings. So, he had specifically...
Beginner | 长期一起打比赛让他们知道相互都是很好的人 | Playing matches together for a long time has made them realize that they are all nice people to each other| Mandarin Chinese Story
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gao Yue told Zhang Li that she hadn't expected Zhang Ying and Wang Jun to become a couple. Zhang Li agreed and wondered how they could get together af...
Advanced | 【对话】他依靠家里长辈的关系解决的就业问题 | 【Dialogue】He solved the employment problem by relying on the connections of his family elders | Mandarin Chinese Story
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that her younger brother had finally confirmed his job. In the end, he solved the employment problem by relying on the connec...
Intermediate | 相亲平台抓住了相亲尴尬的商机 | The blind date platforms have seized the business opportunities arising from the awkwardness of blind dates | Mandarin Chinese Story
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a marriage partner through blind dates with strangers is a unique culture in China. In China's blind date market, people focus on comprehensiv...