Podcast Episodes

[HSK 5] 人造太阳离我们多远 - How Far Away Is the Artificial Sun?

China’s nuclear fusion experiments have achieved ultra-high-temperature breakthroughs, bringing the artificial sun closer to reality step by step.

人造太…

3 weeks, 4 days ago

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[HSK 5] 称呼的时代变迁史 - The Changing History of Forms of Address

This explores the social and cultural changes behind Chinese forms of address, from “comrade” and “master” to “handsome guy” and “pretty girl.”

称呼的时代变…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

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[HSK 5] AI用水有多惊人？ - How Shocking Is AI’s Water Use?

The discussion explores the water consumption behind AI queries, the placement of data centers in water-scarce regions, the gap between water offset …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

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[HSK 4] 中文里的日语'进口货' - Japanese 'Imports' in Chinese

This explores popular words like '萌', '控', and '宅' that entered Chinese from Japanese and their cultural meanings.

中文里的日语'进口货' - Japanese 'Imports' in…

1 month ago

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[HSK 3] 狗狗能上餐桌吗？ - Can Dogs Sit at the Dining Table?

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 Table? [HSK 3]

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1 month ago

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[HSK 1] 昨天去哪儿了 - Where Did You Go Yesterday?

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]

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1 month ago

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[HSK 5] 新闻里只有坏日本吗？ - Is Japan Only Bad in the News?

Yuko worries that Chinese news reports focus too much on negative stories about Japan and learns how to read the news more comprehensively.

新闻里只有坏日本吗？…

1 month ago

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外国人眼中的中国之美 - The Beauty of China Through Foreign Eyes [HSK 4]

Through experiences of intangible cultural heritage, foreign visitors gain a close and vivid understanding of real Chinese culture.

外国人眼中的中国之美 - The B…

1 month ago

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“死了么”App为何爆火 - Why Did the “Dead Yet?” App Go Viral? [HSK 6]

A safety app for people living alone became popular with a “check-in + alert” feature, while also sparking debate over its name, privacy, and valuati…

1 month ago

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熊猫如何拉近中韩？ - How Do Pandas Bring China and South Korea Closer? [HSK 5]

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？ - How Do Pandas Bring…

1 month ago

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