Podcast Episodes

同一个词，不同含义？ - Same Word, Different Meanings? [HSK 5]

Exploring how people in northern and southern China understand words like '土豆' and '包子' differently.

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旧校服的新旅程 - A New Journey for Old School Uniforms [HSK 4]

The story of how old clothes are recycled, sent to Africa, and reused in new ways.

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从“东亚病夫”到体育强国 - From the “Sick Man of East Asia” to a Sports Powerhouse [HSK 7]

Discusses how building a leading sporting nation fits into Chinese-style modernization, and how sports relate to health, the economy, and national im…

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小宝的房间有点乱 - Xiaobao's Room Is a Bit Messy [HSK 2]

Xiaomei comes to Xiaobao's house to play and notices that his room is a bit messy. They clean it up together.

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2 months, 1 week ago

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美国女孩的中国寻亲之旅 - An American Girl’s Journey to Find Her Chinese Family [HSK 5]

Bella, an American girl who was found by Sichuan villagers 23 years ago, seeks her biological parents in China through an online video.

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俄总理用中文谚语访华 - Russian Prime Minister Visits China Using a Chinese Proverb [HSK 3]

A discussion about the Russian Prime Minister’s use of a Chinese proverb during his visit to China and why it drew attention.

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奶茶袋怎么变“宝贝”？ - How Do Milk Tea Bags Become “Treasures”? [HSK 4]

The phenomenon of milk tea packaging bags being collected and resold on second-hand platforms.

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动物比喻的生动世界 - The Vivid World of Animal Metaphors [HSK 5]

Exploring how Chinese uses animals to describe people's traits, from '牛人' (awesome person) to '菜鸟' (newbie).

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2 months, 1 week ago

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我做了一个梦 - I Had a Dream [HSK 2]

Xiaobao and Xiaomei meet in the morning and talk about the interesting dreams they had last night.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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