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Beginner | 我要给修空调的师傅打电话 | I'm going to call the air conditioning repairman | Mandarin Chinese Story

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The air conditioner in Gao Jin's home suddenly stopped working. Gao Jin couldn't find the reason for it not working, so he decided to ask a repairman ...

Beginner | 我要用这笔奖金给咱们家买一个新空调 | I'm going to use this bonus to buy a new air conditioner for our family | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue's company will give her a bonus next week. She plans to use the money to buy a new air conditioner for her family. Her brother Gao Jin said th...

Intermediate | 对普通人而言，公务员其实不是一个好工作 | For ordinary people, being a civil servant is not really a good job | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although more and more people are applying for the civil servants, many civil servants choose to quit their jobs because their daily work is too tirin...

Advanced | 因网暴自杀的少年的故事 | The story of the teenager who committed suicide due to internet violence | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The suicide of the teenager Liu Xuezhou has made people feel what it means to be devastated. In the face of his tragic life experience, no one can say...

Advanced | 胡润研究院发布了《2024胡润全球富豪榜》 | Hurun Research Institute released the 2024 Hurun Global Rich List | Mandarin Chinese Story

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hurun Research Institute has released the 2024 Hurun Global Rich List. 52-year-old Elon Musk has re-emerged as the richest man in the world with a...

Intermediate | 【对话】科技企业仍然是求职市场里最受关注的企业 | [Conversation] Tech companies are still the most sought-after companies in the job market | Mandarin Chinese Story

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While many tech companies are laying off employees, tech companies are still the most sought-after companies in the job market. Jun Wang and Jun Zhang...

Beginner | 等我拿到了奖金，我就请你吃日料。 | When I get my bonus, I'll treat you to Japanese food. | Mandarin Chinese Story

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Li Yang won the first place in this badminton competition. Gao Jin told Li Yang that the first place winner would receive a prize of 8,000 yuan this t...

Intermediate | “生儿子才能分地”才是彩礼问题的根源 | "Only when you have a son can you share the land" is the root cause of the bride price problem | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people feel that the bride price is the result of some families wanting to "sell" their daughters and placing greater emphasis on sons. Recently,...

Beginner | 高进这次有机会获得第一名 | Gao Jin has a chance to win the first place this time | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin will participate in the final of the badminton tournament tonight. His sister, Gao Yue, invites Zhang Li to go with her to watch Gao Jin play....

Advanced | 【对话】国家这个月重启了“以旧换新”政策 | [Conversation] The country restarted the "old for new" policy this month | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lin Meng plans to sell her TV, washing machine, and air conditioner. Lin Meng's decision surprises Zhang Jun. In response, Lin Meng explains...Join ot...

Advanced | 华人在新加坡创建的外卖平台盈利了 | Chinese-created takeout platform in Singapore turns a profit | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The success of Meituan has made Chinese around the world try to start their own business in the takeaway field. In Singapore, where work is fast-paced...

Intermediate | 【对话】我妈演的是电视剧里男主角的妈妈 | [Conversation] My mom plays the mom of the lead actor in the TV show | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lin Meng's mom is in a senior citizen skit. She's lamenting to Zhang Ying that her mom's senior life is so rich. And Zhang Ying is curious about Lin M...

Beginner | 我觉得我姐公司的人际关系太复杂了 | I think the relationships in my sister's company are too complicated | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Li Yang wonders why Gao Jin doesn't go to work at his sister's company. Gao Jin explains that he doesn't go because he thinks the relationships in his...

Advanced | 【对话】办中式婚礼的人变多了 | [Conversation] More people are having Chinese weddings | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue tells Lin Meng that she saw a Chinese wedding this morning. She exclaims that the Chinese wedding was so spectacular. Lin Meng says she saw a ...

Intermediate | 仓库流水线上的38名工人考上了大学 | 38 workers on the warehouse assembly line were admitted to universities | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty-eight workers on the warehouse assembly line of Vipshop, China's leading e-commerce platform, reportedly went to college. And their purpose of ...

Beginner | 李阳家的老房子是去年卖的 | Li Yang's old house was sold last year | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Li's family encountered problems in selling their old house. Gao Yue suggests Zhang Li to ask Li Yang because Li Yang's family sold their old ho...

Advanced | 如何维护夫妻关系 | How to maintain the relationship between husband and wife | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The relationship between husband and wife may be the most complex relationship in the world. Both people want to be a self-willed person in front of e...

Intermediate | 【对话】高学历不能直接帮助学生找到工作 | High education cannot directly help students find jobs | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation discusses the misperception that a high education alone can guarantee a good job, pointing out that while education is important, it'...

Beginner | 你在房间里喷香水了吗？ | Did you spray perfume on your room? | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin is at Li Yang's house. He smells a very special odor at the door of Li Yang's room, so he asks Li Yang if he sprayed perfume.Join other motiva...

Beginner | 他昨天开车的时候撞到墙上了 | He hit the wall while driving yesterday | Mandarin Chinese Story

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Li heard that Gao Jin was in hospital. Gao Yue told Zhang Li, Gao Jin drove into the wall yesterday.Join other motivated learners on your Chines...

Intermediate | 被微信干掉的行业 | The industry eliminated by WeChat | Mandarin Chinese Story

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The emergence of WeChat has led to the decline of many industries, including the business card industry.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese ...

Advanced | 【对话】这对我的职业发展真的很有帮助 | 【Dialogue】This is really helpful for my career development | Mandarin Chinese Story

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Ying and Lin Meng discuss their recent work changes amidst a challenging job market. Both have adapted their work attitudes, valuing their jobs ...

Intermediate | 【对话】我记得张俊之前买了意外险 | [Conversation]I remember Zhang Jun bought accident insurance before. | Mandarin Chinese Story

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Jun was in a car accident yesterday, but his injuries are not severe. The perpetrator fled the scene, so Zhang Jun had to pay for his own medica...

Advanced | 被认为是靠岳父起家的知名企业家 | Well-known entrepreneurs who are believed to have built his success through his father-in-law's support | Mandarin Chinese Story

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although there are many self-made successful people in China, some well-known entrepreneurs are believed to have achieved success with the help of the...

Beginner | 你骗谁呢？ | Who do you think you're fooling? | Mandarin Chinese Story

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin's face is injured, initially claiming he hit the door at the cinema, but later admitting to being hit by a car. Gao Yue questions his story an...

Intermediate | 什么是最有用的投资？ | What is the most useful investment? | Mandarin Chinese Story

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The epidemic has made everyone understand that investing in health is the most useful investment. If people are not healthy, it is difficult for them ...

Beginner | 有五个高层要一起离开公司 |Five senior managers are leaving the company together | Mandarin Chinese Story

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this dialogue, Gao Yue informs Zhang Li of the upcoming changes in the company's senior management. Five senior managers are leaving, and the found...

Advanced | 【对话】嫂子确实为家庭牺牲不少 | [Conversation]Sister-in-law has really sacrificed a lot for the family | Mandarin Chinese Story

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation mainly focuses on the difficulties of balancing family and career, especially for dual-income families. The husband expresses his wif...

Advanced | 在新加坡工作：高收入下的压力与挑战 |Working in Singapore: Pressure and challenges under high income | Mandarin Chinese Story

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The article discusses the challenges and pressure of working in Singapore, a leading Asian financial and economic hub. Despite high salaries, Singapor...

Beginner | 专车接送是她的公司给管理层的服务 |The chauffeured car is a service her company gives to management | Mandarin Chinese Story

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin exclaims that his mom now has a specialized car to take her to and from work. Li Yang is surprised to hear this because Gao Jin said his mom o...

Intermediate | 【对话】他的电影和他的小说很不一样 | [Conversation] His films are very different from his novels | Mandarin Chinese Story

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation discussed plans to watch movies during the Spring Festival holiday. Zhang Ying plans to watch "Pegasus" directed by Han Han, her favo...

Beginner | 原来空调有这么多不同的颜色 | There are so many different colors of air conditioners | Mandarin Chinese Story

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation, Li Yang informed Gao Jin that air conditioners come in different colors, surprising Gao Jin who thought they were only white. Gao...

Advanced | 【对话】我们现在能做的就是看看有没有其他的工作机会 | [Conversation] All we can do now is see if there are any other job opportunities | Mandarin Chinese Story

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The company is announcing layoffs, and the three colleagues are worried about being laid off. They are discussing the compensation, benefits, and the ...

Intermediate | 给自己设计房间让年轻人有了抒发情感的出口 | Designing a room for yourself gives young people an outlet for their emotions | Mandarin Chinese Story

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In big cities, many young people rent apartments and still express their preferences in limited spaces. Some use decorations, while others create furn...

Advanced | Discord大裁员：经济寒冬下的生存之战 | Discord layoffs: survival battle in the economic winter | Mandarin Chinese Story

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to reports, social platform Discord announced that it would lay off employees. The proportion of layoffs is nearly 20%. And Discord just lai...

Intermediate | 【对话】你这是要开始享受人生了啊？ | [Conversation] You're starting to enjoy life, aren't you? | Mandarin Chinese Story

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Ying quit her job due to excessive work stress. Wang Jun, who still works, expresses envy and asks about Zhang Ying's future plans.Join other mo...

Beginner | 她从小就喜欢研究植物 | She's been studying plants since she was a little girl | Mandarin Chinese Story

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue runs into Li Yang and Li Yang's sister at the botanical garden. Gao Yue exclaims that Li Yang's sister knows all the plants here. In response,...

Beginner | 我选植物学是因为我喜欢研究植物 | I chose botany because I like studying plants | Mandarin Chinese Story

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue felt that Zhang Li didn't look in a good mood. Zhang Li explains that it's because...Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo...

Advanced | 【对话】你的时代就要来了！ | [Conversation] Your time is coming! | Mandarin Chinese Story

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun, a colleague of Lin Meng and Zhang Jun was finally promoted. Although Wang Jun was very good at his job, he hadn't been promoted because he d...

Intermediate | 年轻人越来越喜欢进行旧物改造了 | Young people are becoming more and more keen on remodeling old things | Mandarin Chinese Story

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In order to save money, some young people nowadays choose to make winter duvets from down jackets that are to be eliminated. In recent years, this kin...

Intermediate | 年轻人越来越喜欢进行旧物改造了 | Young people are becoming more and more keen on remodeling old things | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In order to save money, some young people nowadays choose to make winter duvets from down jackets that are to be eliminated. In recent years, this kin...

Intermediate | 【对话】王军的前妻要去环游世界 | [Conversation] Wang Jun's ex-wife is going to travel around the world | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun got divorced. Lin Meng and Zhang Ying were discussing the matter.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. ...

Advanced | 用户平均每天使用Temu的时间已经超过使用亚马逊的了 | Users are already using Temu longer than they use Amazon on an average day | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average length of time that US users use Temu already exceeds that of Amazon and AliExpress. According to statistics, the average user spends more...

Beginner | 相比于无聊的工科，学新闻真的容易很多 | It's really easier to study journalism than boring engineering | Mandarin Chinese Story

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin heard that there are a lot fewer people applying for the journalism program this year. Li Yang thinks this is normal, after all, although the ...

Intermediate | 明星总想尝试做生意 | Celebrities always want to try their hand at business | Mandarin Chinese Story

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although higher-profile celebrities generally earn a decent amount of money, many of them still try their hand at business in order to make more money...

Beginner | 国家对网游的新规定真的对网易影响太大了 | The country's new rules on online gaming are really affecting NetEase too much | Mandarin Chinese Story

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

China's new Measures for the Administration of Online Games could deal a fatal blow to NetEase. And NetEase's announcement that it's about to re-team ...

Advanced | 芯片行业还是很有发展潜力的 | The chip industry still has a lot of potential for growth | Mandarin Chinese Story

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many chip industry practitioners have felt the ups and downs of the industry over the past few years. A few years ago, the chip field was considered o...

Beginner | 工作上每次出现问题的时候，王军都说是别人的问题 | Every time there was a problem at work, Wang Jun said it was someone else's problem | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin told Li Yang that he had a fight with Wang Jun in the morning. Li Yang asks if something happened.Join other motivated learners on your Chines...

Intermediate | 【对话】虽然开这个网吧能挣点儿钱，但真的太费心了 | [Conversation] Although I can make some money from this cafe, it's really too much work | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun tells Zhang Jun that the Internet bar downstairs from their company is closed. When Zhang Jun hears this news, he thinks that the owner of th...

Advanced | 短剧生意不是内容生意，而是流量生意 | The short-form drama business isn't a content business, it's a traffic business | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In China, the short drama industry is exploding. In this regard, movie screenwriter Liang Geng lamented that he was indifferent to short drama-related...

Beginner | 你们公司发生什么了吗？ | What happened to your company? | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin called to tell Li Yang that he had to work overtime tonight and couldn't have dinner with Li Yang. Li Yang lamented the coincidence. He also h...

Advanced | 高校不给学生安排宿舍将成为大趋势 | Colleges not arranging dormitories for students will become a major trend | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Several universities have announced that they will no longer provide dormitories for all graduate students. And a large number of media outlets believ...

Intermediate | 拍印度相关的视频让一位在印度留学的中国留学生大火 | Making India-related videos has set a Chinese student studying in India on fire | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Indian video made by a Chinese student studying in India has become a big hit on video sites. His video has greatly satisfied the curiosity of neti...

Advanced | 做好社区生意不容易 | It's not easy to do business in the community | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Community business is different now from the past. While business in the past relied heavily on the location of the store and the ability of the sales...

Intermediate | 【对话】小红书的很多用户都喜欢出国旅游 | [Conversation] Many users of Little Red Book like to travel abroad | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Nan heard that the number of companies with travel businesses had risen dramatically. She was discussing this with Lin Meng.Join other motivated...

Beginner | 你今晚可以看看网友在尼泊尔徒步的经验 | You can read tonight about the experiences of netizens trekking in Nepal | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zhang Li and Gao Yue are going to Nepal by plane tomorrow. They are going to Nepal this time to trek there. Gao Yue is reminding Zhang Li to do...Join...

Beginner | 除了戴帽子，爬山的时候你也要戴上墨镜 | In addition to wearing a hat, you'll want to wear sunglasses when you're climbing a mountain | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue is going mountain climbing with Zhang Li. This is the first time Gao Yue has gone mountain climbing. In order to climb the mountain, she not o...

Advanced | 小红书的电商业务仍在快速发展 | Little Red Book's e-commerce business is still growing fast | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The speed of development of Little Red Book's e-commerce business has surprised people. Many netizens say they don't know who's shopping needs are bei...

Intermediate | 人们都在怀念小时候校门口的小吃 | People are nostalgic for the snacks they had in front of the school when they were kids | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although the variety of snacks is growing, many people say they prefer the snacks that were available at the entrance of their homes and schools when ...

Intermediate | 【对话】每天和不同的投资人说同样的话让她感到很烦 | [Conversation] Speaking the same thing to different investors every day annoyed her | Mandarin Chinese Story

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun tells Zhang Jun that Lin Meng is so anxious that she can't sleep because she hasn't gotten any money for her new project. Zhang Jun felt that...

Beginner | 你这周要戴它的话，就把它挂到墙上去吧 | If you're going to wear it this week, hang it on the wall | Mandarin Chinese Story

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue is surprised to see a green hat at home. Her brother Gao Jin tells her it was a gift from Li Yang.Join other motivated learners on your Chines...

Advanced | 年轻人在网上纷纷开起了留学工作室 | Young people are opening study abroad studios online | Mandarin Chinese Story

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past two decades, there has been a huge explosion in demand for Chinese students to study abroad. This has led to the emergence of a large nu...

Advanced | 杭州一家私募公司跑路卷走30亿！ | A private equity firm in Hangzhou ran off and rolled up $3 billion! | Mandarin Chinese Story

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The news of a private equity firm running away in Hangzhou has shocked the entire financial circle. Although the financial circle of all kinds of prob...

Beginner | 等你过生日的时候，我送你个绿色的帽子 | When it's your birthday, I'll give you a green hat | Mandarin Chinese Story

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Li Yang wore a green hat today, which surprised Gao Jin. Gao Jin is asking Li Yang why he is wearing it. "Green hat" has a bad meaning in Chinese.Join...

Intermediate | 【热搜】上海顶流学区房大降价 | 【Hot Search】Shanghai Top Stream School District Housing Reduced Prices Big Time | Mandarin Chinese Story

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

School district housing refers to properties with scarce school resources. And the Chinese concept of valuing education has led to an extremely high p...

Beginner | 我换公司以前就想买它了 | I wanted to buy it before I changed the company | Mandarin Chinese Story

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue bought a new bag. Zhang Li saw the bag and exclaimed that it was really expensive.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journ...

Intermediate | 【对话】以色列完全不打算停火| [Conversation] Israel has no intention to cease fire | Mandarin Chinese Story

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The war between Israel and Palestine is not over. Recently, Israel rejected the United Nations General Assembly's ceasefire resolution. Wang Jun and Z...

Advanced | 失明女生独自在家做饭的视频在Bilibili上爆火 | Video of blind girl cooking alone at home explodes on Bilibili | Mandarin Chinese Story

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a young blind girl on Bilibili who has over 1.2 million followers. The video blogger's nickname is "Nozomi Meow", and netizens generally refe...

Intermediate | 越来越多的人开始学习做饭 | More and more people are learning to cook | Mandarin Chinese Story

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many petulant children are reluctant to cook for fear of getting hurt. However, with the development of cooking tools, more and more people are learni...

Advanced | 对女性的误解：头发长，见识短 | Misconceptions about Women: Long Hair, Short Insights | Mandarin Chinese Story

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is an old Chinese saying, "Long hair, short insight".It means that although women have long hair, they have little knowledge. Through this sayin...

Beginner | 我妈竟然买了一个一万块的包！ | My mom unexpectedly bought a 10,000-yuan bag! | Mandarin Chinese Story

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue tells Zhang Li that her mom bought a 1,000 yuan bag in the US last month. Both she and her dad were surprised about this.Join other motivated ...

Beginner | 你这周要戴它的话，就把它挂到墙上去吧 | If you're going to wear it this week, hang it on the wall | Mandarin Chinese Story

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue is surprised to see a green hat at home. Her brother Gao Jin tells her it was a gift from Li Yang.Join other motivated learners on your Chines...

Intermediate | 【对话】每天和不同的投资人说同样的话让她感到很烦 | [Conversation] Speaking the same thing to different investors every day annoyed her | Mandarin Chinese Story

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun tells Zhang Jun that Lin Meng is so anxious that she can't sleep because she hasn't gotten any money for her new project. Zhang Jun felt that...

Advanced | AI助力佛学实现电子化 | AI helps Buddhism go electronic | Mandarin Chinese Story

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After ChatGPT exploded in popularity, Sun Fang, the founder of the mind mapping software Xmind, developed a website that helps ordinary people read Bu...

Intermediate | 【对话】最近很多的国际事件和新闻都让人们觉得台湾危险了 | [Conversation] Many recent international events and news have made people feel that Taiwan is in danger | Mandarin Chinese Story

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Both Wang Jun and Zhang Jun saw the hot search saying that there are quite a few people in Taiwan doing immigration now. The two were discussing the m...

Beginner | 王军怎么会让他儿子在游戏上花这么多钱？ | How could Wang Jun let his son spend so much money on the game? | Mandarin Chinese Story

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin heard that Wang Jun's son spent 100,000 yuan on the game last month. Li Yang was surprised by this. Gao Jin told Li Yang that Wang Jun's son w...

Advanced | 【热搜】爷爷奶奶有一千多万还在当保洁 | [Hot Search] Grandparents have more than 10 million yuan and are still working as janitors | Mandarin Chinese Story

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, "Grandparents have more than 10 million yuan and are still working as janitors" hit the Baidu hot search. And this life choice allows young ...

Beginner | 我弟小时候我妈总是这么骗他 | My mom used to lie to my brother like this when he was a kid | Mandarin Chinese Story

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue saw Zhang Li's brother looking for something around his house and she curiously asked Zhang Li what he was looking for. Zhang Li told Gao Yue ...

Intermediate | 【对话】我妈现在每周都去医院里按摩 | [Conversation] My mom gets weekly massages in the hospital now | Mandarin Chinese Story

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun watched the news that more than 300 million people in China have chronic pain problems. He thought it was horrible. Wang Jun and Zhang Jun ar...

Intermediate | 【热搜】央视前女主持任星巴克董事 | 【Hot search】Former CCTV hostess appointed as Starbucks director | Mandarin Chinese Story

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starbucks is an internationally recognized coffee brand. And to the surprise of netizens, a woman who was a Chinese CCTV host recently became a direct...

Advanced | 大量马来西亚华人都在使用微信、抖音和小红书 |A large number of Malaysian Chinese are using WeChat, Douyin and Little Red Book | Mandarin Chinese Story

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many netizens have noticed that there are more Malaysians on Little Red Book. And in a podcast interviewing Malaysian Chinese, the guest from Malaysia...

Beginner | 我在蓝月湾碰到过很多韩国游客 | I've met a lot of Korean tourists at Blue Moon Bay | Mandarin Chinese Story

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue lamented that she was too tired to work this month. She plans to go somewhere less crowded to rest for a few days.Join other motivated learner...

Beginner | 我觉得在让自己感到轻松的地方约会更快乐 | I feel happier dating somewhere that makes me feel relaxed | Mandarin Chinese Story

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gaojin will go on a date with Zhang Li next week. He is discussing with Li Yang where he should pick for the date.Join other motivated learners on you...

Intermediate | 【对话】我当然要来参加你的婚礼啦！| [Conversation] Of course I'm coming to your wedding! | Mandarin Chinese Story

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun is attending Zhang Nan's wedding. Wang Jun gave Zhang Nan a big red envelope.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w...

Advanced | 【热搜】本科生将学历改为高中后收到几十个面试邀请 | [Hot Search] Undergraduate receives dozens of interview invitations after changing his degree to high school | Mandarin Chinese Story

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Undergraduate student receives dozens of interview invitations after changing his education to high school" has been on Baidu Hot Search. This incide...

Intermediate | 结婚的意义 | The Meaning of Marriage | Mandarin Chinese Story

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While a large number of modern people believe that the point of marriage is to make them happier, in ancient times, many marriages were the product of...

Beginner | 去公园看海鸥可能更适合约会 | Going to the park to see the seagulls might be better for a date | Mandarin Chinese Story

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Jin wanted to surprise his girlfriend. He plans to arrange a date that his girlfriend won't expect. He is asking Li Yang for suggestions.Join othe...

Advanced | 《埃隆 · 马斯克传》备受关注| Elon Musk's biography is getting a lot of attention | Mandarin Chinese Story

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Musk is a spiritual leader for many people. Therefore, when Elon - Musk Biography (Elon Musk) was released, many people purchased the book. People got...

Beginner | 我最喜欢在湖边散步了！ | My favorite thing to do is walk around the lake! | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue said she found a new and very beautiful park last week. That park also had a big lake. Zhang Li was happy to hear that there was a lake becaus...

Intermediate | 【对话】李佳琦的不当言论让一些国货品牌看到了机会 | [Conversation] Li Jiaqi's inappropriate remarks show some domestic brands an opportunity | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Li Jiaqi's inappropriate comments have brought attention to the real old domestic brands. And Wang Jun and Zhang Jun are discussing the recent live br...

Advanced | 继瑞幸咖啡后，茅台又推出了和德芙的联名款 | After Ruixing Coffee, Maotai Launches Co-branding With Dove | Mandarin Chinese Story

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Moutai has recently been dubbed a "scumbag" by netizens.That's because less than a month after Moutai co-branded its "Soy Latte" with Ruixing Coffee, ...

Advanced | 从热门APP里看韩国文化 | Looking at Korean culture through popular apps | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Young Koreans are known in China for their " exquisite " and " inner curls ". Apps that can quickly refine their looks and "get" a good body are also ...

Intermediate | 中国降低了存量房贷的利率 | China lowers interest rates on stock of mortgages | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After lowering the down payment ratio for home purchases and the interest rate for home purchase loans, China has lowered the interest rate for stock ...

Beginner | 我发现我妈把我的韩语书扔了 | I found my mom threw away my Korean book | Mandarin Chinese Story

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Li Yang wants to review his Korean before traveling to Korea, but he finds out that his mom threw away his Korean book.Join other motivated learners o...

Advanced | 《装腔启示录》展示了高级打工人的生活 | "Pretentious Apocalypse" shows the life of a high-class beatnik. | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recent hit TV series "Pretentious Apocalypse" shows the sophisticated lives of frontline investment bankers and non-prosecuting attorneys.Join oth...

Beginner | 遇到不会读的单词，你可以打电话问我 | If you come across a word you can't pronounce, you can call me and ask me. | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Li Yang and Gao Jin are going to take a French speaking test next week, but Li Yang hasn't studied for it yet. Therefore, Li Yang is not going to play...

Intermediate | 【对话】北京和上海执行“认房不认贷” | [Dialogue] Beijing and Shanghai implement the "Recognize Housing, Not Loans" policy | Mandarin Chinese Story

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wang Jun and Zhang Nan are discussing the impact of the implementation of "recognizing housing but not loans" in Beijing and Shanghai.Join other motiv...

Beginner | 如果我不去爬山，我妈会不高兴 | My mom will be unhappy if I don't go hiking| Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gao Yue invites Zhang Li to go painting with her on the weekend. Zhang Yue said she said she had to go hiking with her family on the weekend and could...

Advanced | 小红书逆风翻盘 | Little Red Book Turns the Tide Against the Wind | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three years of the epidemic has not only allowed Little Red Book to increase its user base, but also allowed it to find a good direction for commercia...

Intermediate | TIk Tok为中国商家以及找工作的年轻人提供了新的机会 | TIk Tok offers new opportunities for Chinese businessmen and young people who are looking for work | Mandarin Chinese Story

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Although people don't know whether they can make money selling goods on TIk Tok, merchants have already regarded TIk Tok as an important channel to de...