Chinese Stories is a place where you can listen to Chinese novels. Some novels include 有匪 and 你是我的荣耀
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Using more than 99% target language, LCTS听故事说中文 creates authentic and immersive Chinese language podcast. It covers a wide range of topics and proficiency levels(Novice, Intermediate, Advanced). Every story has two parts: story (A) and story explanation (B), accompanied by annotated vocabulary and transcript. For example, an episode titled "2.3.12 A" means this episode is at the level of Intermediate High (2.3), is the 12th episode created for this level, and is the story, not story explanat ...
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Learn Mandarin Chinese with fun and engaging stories. Practice your listening with a weekly story, entirely in Chinese. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced covering all levels of the HSK. Get daily stories tailored to your level by subscribing to maayot.com
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"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.
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Porcelain, also called Chinese ceramics, is one of humanity's most ancient inventions. The stories behind this unique and exquisite material are fascinating, detailing how it made its way across the globe and gave the modern world the word "china". Follow the stories told by a well-known Chinese porcelain expert to learn more about these timeless masterpieces borne from the creativity of ancient China.
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Interesting tales from China's past and present
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Beginner | 我觉得我们可以办羽毛球比赛 | I think we can hold a badminton tournament | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin told Li Yang that the company intended to hold an activity to help colleagues get to know each other better and asked for suggestions on what activity to organize. Li Yang proposed holding a badminton competition as all colleagues could play badminton. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a dai…
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we explore the transformative journey of Tang Ying, born in 1990 and regarded as "the model child" in her village. Working as a designer, Tang earned a sizable salary but faced a grueling commute and long hou…
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Advanced | 对“预制朋友圈” 现象的思考 | Thoughts on the Phenomenon of "Pre-made Moments (of WeChat)"| Mandarin Chinese Story
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In order to present a good image online, many people will "pre-make Moments (of WeChat)". "Pre-made Moments" means that people take a lot of pictures during one trip and then post these pictures at different times to pretend that they have been out having fun for a long time. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayo…
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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
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Finding a marriage partner through blind dates with strangers is a unique culture in China. In China's blind date market, people focus on comprehensive conditions. Many netizens say that they are reluctant to go on blind dates because it makes them feel disrespected. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receiv…
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Beginner | 我们明天晚上六点半吃饭,八点打球 | We'll have dinner at half past six tomorrow evening and play ball games at eight | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue suggested going to play badminton at the stadium near the company tomorrow evening. Zhang Li agreed but thought that there might not be available courts at the stadium. She proposed going to the one near her home instead. Gao Yue was okay with that. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily …
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Intermediate | 【对话】你在哪里看到这个保险的? | 【Dialogue】Where did you see this insurance? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng shared with Zhang Ying a unique insurance for tax reduction and as a health insurance with financial value. It can lower personal income tax according to the rate. There's reimbursement for specific diseases. If no claims happen, one can get back money. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a d…
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Advanced | 【对话】我也想看五月天的演唱会! | 【Dialogue】I also want to watch Mayday's concert! | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that she went to see Mayday's concert in Shanghai and it was amazing. Zhang Ying expressed her envy as she couldn't make it due to lack of time. They mentioned how Mayday faced accusations without direct refutation and remained reliable in the entertainment industry. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…
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Beginner | 她的房租得是她半个月的工资了吧? | Her rent must be equivalent to half of her monthly salary, right? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin indicates because the distance between his home and his sister's company is quite far, his sister is obliged to rent a house in the vicinity of the company. Li Yang exclaims the houses near her company are extremely expensive! He speculates her rent must amount to half of her monthly salary. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese lea…
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Intermediate | 中国只有4.5%的制造业企业在东北地区 | Only 4.5% of manufacturing enterprises in China are located in the Northeast region | Mandarin Chinese Story
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It is reported that there are already 6.03 million manufacturing enterprises in China. However, only 268,300 of them are in the Northeast region. The Northeast is an old industrial area in China and was extremely glorious in the past. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…
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Advanced | 年轻人的选择:大学还是专科? | Young People's Choice: University or Vocational College? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The number of young people determined to attend university seems to be decreasing. It's not because they think learning is unimportant. Instead, they care more about employment prospects and their dreams than experiencing university life. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in …
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2.3.28B《我们的家的男子汉》2 Story Walkthrough
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…
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Intermediate | 【对话】中国不是一个移民国家 | 【Dialogue】China is not a country of immigration | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng reveals her French friend has managed to acquire a Chinese ID card after having resided in China for twenty years. Zhang Ying comments that while many Chinese people have the inclination to immigrate to other countries, the process of immigrating to China is the most challenging of all. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learnin…
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Advanced | 【对话】林徽因真的是一位值得尊重的女性 | 【Dialogue】Lin Huiyin is truly a woman worthy of respect | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Huiyin has constantly been regarded with disdain by certain individuals on account of her emotional affairs. Zhang Ying laments that it is truly a pity for women. They think Lin Huiyin is a woman worthy of profound respect. She not only partook in numerous significant architectural design projects and the design of the Chinese national emblem, …
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Beginner | 虽然我不骑电动车,但是它也影响到了我的生活 | Although I don't ride an electric scooter, it still affects my life | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue remarks that the number of people riding electric bicycles is on the rise. Zhang Li concurs. Gao Yue further elaborates that although she herself does not ride an electric bicycle, it has nonetheless had an impact on her life. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…
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Intermediate | 年轻人的返乡之困 | The dilemma of young people returning to their hometowns | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Due to the excessive work pressure in big cities, many highly educated young people are considering resigning and going back to work in their hometowns. However, judging from the data, there are not many good job positions in second- and third-tier cities, let alone fourth- and fifth-tier cities. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learni…
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Advanced | 中国正在努力把送外卖的年轻人“拉”回工厂 | China is trying hard to “pull” young people who deliver food back to factories | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In recent years, many young people would rather deliver food than work in factories. In fact, China has long noticed this phenomenon and realized that the government should do something to solve this problem. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your lev…
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Beginner | 我姐的性格和我妈越来越像了 | My elder sister's personality is more and more like that of my mother | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin says his sister's personality is becoming more and more like their mother's. Li Yang wonders if she starts to manage him. Gao Jin says yes, as she now cares about when he comes home at night. Gao Jin thinks it might be because she has lived with their mother for two years. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with …
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Intermediate | 【对话】袁隆平的研究成果确实帮助了很多人 | [Dialogue] Yuan Longping's research results have indeed helped many people | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun realizes the importance of Yuan Longping's agricultural research in Africa. An African farmer regards Yuan as his teacher. A Nigerian farmer learned planting techniques from a Changsha expert. Zhang Jun hopes both Africa and us get better. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…
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Beginner | 你们两个的性格真的很不一样 | Your two personalities are really very different | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Zhang Li says Gao Yue and her brother have different personalities despite growing up in the same environment. Zhang Li thinks it's because they take after different parents. Gao Yue agrees and says her brother doesn't want to be like their mom. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…
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Advanced | 【对话】一些房产项目正在积极通过开发旅居服务来维持运营 | [Dialogue] Some real estate projects are actively maintaining operations by developing residential tourism services | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun says that although the government is addressing the issue of unfinished buildings, research institutions and influencers still remain unoptimistic about Chinese real estate companies. Zhang Jun remarks that this is normal as it is for homebuyers rather than for real estate companies. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning j…
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2.3.27B《我们家的男子汉》1 Story Walkthrough
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…
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Intermediate | 为什么越来越多的人开始网恋? | Why are more and more people starting online relationships? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Many people who find life dull want to be in a relationship. However, in their regular lives, they can hardly meet new people and are afraid to date acquaintances. So, more and more people start to make new friends online and even date netizens. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…
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Beginner | 家庭出游选目的地不容易 | It is not easy to choose a destination for family travel | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin says that young people and the elderly consider different things when choosing a travel destination. Li Yang agrees, stating that the elderly like places with a good environment while young people prefer interesting places. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandari…
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Advanced | 年轻人的养老之忧 | The worries about old-age care of young people | Mandarin Chinese Story
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After clearly understanding the retirement wages of different occupations, a large number of young people lament that they will definitely not be able to rely on retirement wages to live. At the same time, they also understand that ordinary people cannot expect their children to support them in old age. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese…
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re diving into the charming world of a young boy who embodies the spirit of curiosity and the joy of life. Left in the care of his family while his parents work in Anhui, this little "男子汉" wins hearts with…
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Gao Yue comments that Zhang Li's grandma looks very young. Zhang Li agrees and attributes it to her grandma's love for sports and good sleep. Gao Yue then asks what sports a seventy - year - old can do. Zhang Li says her grandma likes running, swimming and skiing sometimes. Gao Yue is surprised that an old person can ski. Join other motivated learn…
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Intermediate | 【对话】你先用招聘软件吧 | 【Dialogue】You can use recruitment software first | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun wants to change his job and asks Zhang Jun for advice on job - hunting methods. Zhang Jun suggests using recruitment software first as there are more opportunities on it. But he also mentions that Wang Jun should perfect his resume. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading …
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Advanced | 【对话】我已婚未育的女性朋友找工作找的心态都崩了 | 【Dialogue】My female friend who is married but childless is on the verge of a breakdown while looking for a job | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng and Zhang Ying discuss that married but childless women face difficulties in the job market. Companies worry they might get pregnant soon. If so, companies pay during maternity leave and hire replacements. Therefore many recruiters prefer men or women with kids and mortgages. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w…
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Advanced | A 股牛市下的投资者行为 | Investor behavior in the A - share bull market | Mandarin Chinese Story
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China's A - share market is thought to be in a bull market. Shanghai Stock Exchange's trading system once crashed due to high volume. The last major bull market was in 2015 when trading value exceeded trillion for 43 days. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese…
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Li Yang laments his sister's weight gain due to overeating, while Gao Jin attributes it to both diet and age-related factors, advising against imposing too much pressure. Li Yang worries about health risks, and Gao Jin highlights stress as a contributor to weight gain. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Rece…
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Intermediate | 不是所有的人都适合当保险经纪人 | Not all people are cut out to be insurance brokers | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Many high - salaried unemployed people choose to be insurance brokers. But not everyone suits this job. Insurance brokers need to know various insurances well, communicate with different people and endure doubts about themselves and insurance. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese readin…
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3.3.26B《乡下人家》Story walkthrough
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In this episode we journey to the world of rural Chinese life, as captured through the evocative words of 陈醉云. Picture a humble village home, where melon vines gracefully climb trellises and vibrant gourds dangle li…
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Intermediate | 【对话】女生写58页PPT向银行举报男友出轨 | [Conversation] A girl writes a 58-page PowerPoint to report her boyfriend's infidelities | Mandarin Chinese Story
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A girlfriend using a PPT reported her boyfriend, an employee of China Merchants Bank, for repeated infidelity. She wanted him to face consequences like losing his job. The two speakers supported her as the boyfriend's behavior was unacceptable considering his job. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a…
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Advanced | 【对话】真没想到你的小说竟然即将被拍成电影 | [Conversation] I can't believe your novel is about to be made into a movie | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng sold movie rights of two novels. She shared this good news with Zhang Ying. She said, thanks to Zhang Ying and website award, she didn't give up writing. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test y…
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Zhang Li complains about the difficulty of losing weight, noting she only lost five pounds after three months of swimming. Gao Yue encourages her, suggesting the slow weight loss is due to her diet. Zhang Li acknowledges this and expresses gratitude for the support from Gao Yue and her mother. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning …
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“Autopilot safety officer” has become a popular position in the job market. Companies such as Turnip Express (a company owned by Baidu), Xiaomi Automobile, and DiDi are all hiring in large numbers. These companies reportedly get an average of 600 resumes a day. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a da…
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Intermediate | 好的官员如何走上贪污之路 | How good officers go down the path of corruption | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In fact, quite a number of corrupt officials had a good work record before they became corrupt. However, as the temptation of power is too great, many businessmen do whatever they can to draw in officials and themselves. This has made many officials accept bribes without their awareness. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journe…
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Beginner | 我妈打算在感到无聊的时候学习英语 | My mom plans to learn English when she's bored | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin's mother used to shop when bored but realized it's unhealthy. Now, she plans to learn English to travel abroad, though Gao doubts her commitment. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your under…
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Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. In this episode we journey to the world of rural Chinese life, as captured through the evocative words of 陈醉云. Picture a humble village home, where melon vines gracefully climb trellises and vibrant gourds dangle li…
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Intermediate | 【对话】张杰公开别人手机号的这个行为可能涉及侵权 | [Conversation] Zhang Jie's act of disclosing someone else's cell phone number may involve copyright infringement | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Singer Zhang Jie was stormed by the internet because he “disclosed” someone else's cell phone number during a concert. Lin Meng and Zhang Ying are discussing the incident. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz …
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Both Zhang Li and Gao Yue prefer online shopping. They both agree Online shopping's rise leads to less street shopping. For this, Zhang Li's mom decides to sell her commercial properties. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chin…
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Advanced | 【对话】我记得上周你说你们单元有个电梯运行异常 | [Conversation] I remember last week you said there was an elevator in your unit that was not functioning properly | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Zhang Jun was trapped in an elevator yesterday, but maintenance arrived promptly. It was the elevator that he felt strange last week. Wang Jun was surprised that even Zhang Jun knew the elevator had something wrong, he still took it. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Manda…
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