Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語会話を聴く

Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語会話を聴く
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Improve your Chinese with short, fun dialogues! 🎧 Each episode features practical conversations about daily life, trends, and culture, with content available for four different levels of learners. For more, check out our app on the App Store and Google Play. Access full scripts, translations in 8 languages, and pinyin support to boost your learning. Download the "Chinese Short Dialogue" app today and dive deeper into Chinese language and culture! Learn Chinese(学习中文) in different languages: Learn Chinese중국어 배우기中国語を学ぶИзучать китайский языкHọc tiếng TrungBelajar bahasa MandarinAprender chinoتعلم اللغة الصينية

  1. 精神病免责背后的争议 - Controversy Behind Mental Illness Exemptions [HSK 5]

    52M AGO

    精神病免责背后的争议 - Controversy Behind Mental Illness Exemptions [HSK 5]

    A married couple discusses the issue of mental illness and legal responsibility. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》黄刚: Did you see it? 叶舒华 posted on Weibo to speak up for the woman who was killed in Chengdu, saying that mental illness is not a 'get out of jail free card.' It caused quite a stir. 陈花: I saw it. My students were discussing it in class today, too. Everyone thinks the law shouldn't let mental illness become an excuse for exemption; the victims are really too wronged. 黄刚: Actually, there are legal regulations for this. In cases like Liang XX, it's considered partial responsibility, so sentencing is complicated, but ordinary people's emotions are hard to reconcile. 陈花: Yes, people with mental illness do need care and treatment from society, but that shouldn't mean ordinary people have to pay with their lives. For the families of the victims, it's just unacceptable. 黄刚: The judiciary really does need to find a balance between protecting the rights of mentally ill patients and maintaining public safety. Did you know there were similar cases in history? For example, during the late Qing Dynasty, the eunuch 安德海 beside Empress Dowager Cixi also had mental problems, but was still executed for serious crimes. 陈花: So there were such cases in history, too... It seems the legal system still needs constant improvement; only then can social fairness and everyone's safety truly be ensured.

    1 min
  2. 中国人不喝冰饮吗？ - Do Chinese People Not Drink Cold Beverages? [HSK 3]

    1D AGO

    中国人不喝冰饮吗？ - Do Chinese People Not Drink Cold Beverages? [HSK 3]

    小潘 is curious if Chinese people really only drink hot water. 刘娜 explains the real attitudes towards cold drinks in China and gives examples. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》小潘: Teacher Liu, I heard that Chinese people only drink hot water and never drink anything cold. Is that true? 刘娜: It's not that we never drink cold drinks. Actually, nowadays many young people also like iced coffee and milk tea, especially in summer. 小潘: So at Starbucks, do people order iced coffee? 刘娜: Yes, iced Americano and iced latte are very popular. But many people still prefer hot water or hot tea at home or at school. 小潘: In Vietnam, when it's hot, everyone drinks iced water. In Beijing, some classmates told me that drinking cold things isn't good for your health. 刘娜: That's right, some Chinese people think drinking cold water can cause stomach aches or colds, especially parents will remind children not to drink cold drinks. 小潘: But sometimes I really want something cold. 刘娜: It's okay, you can get used to it gradually. Sometimes having a cold drink in moderation is fine, as long as you feel comfortable. 小潘: Thank you, teacher. Actually, now I've also started getting used to drinking hot water every morning. 刘娜: That's great. We can learn from each other's cultures!

    1 min
  3. 桑拿天里的家庭防暑计划 - Family Heat Prevention Plan for Sauna Days [HSK 4]

    2D AGO

    桑拿天里的家庭防暑计划 - Family Heat Prevention Plan for Sauna Days [HSK 4]

    小刚 and 小宝 discuss the extremely hot 'sauna days' and how to stay cool. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》小宝: Brother, why is it so hot today? I feel like I'm wrapped in a steaming basket! 小刚: You're right, this kind of weather is called 'sauna days' because it's as hot and stuffy as being in a sauna. 小宝: Why do we have 'sauna days'? Is it because the sun is too strong? 小刚: It's not just the sun—the air is really humid, too. The weather report says that when humidity and temperature are both high, 'sauna days' are likely to happen. Sometimes they even occur in the north. 小宝: Will we get sick? I don't want to get heatstroke. 小刚: Don't worry! As long as we drink more water, keep the windows closed so the heat doesn't come in, and avoid being outside in the sun, we can prevent heatstroke. We can also eat some fruit. 小宝: Mom said I can have watermelon! Will you play with me at home, brother? 小刚: Of course! Let's watch cartoons together. Playing at home is the safest on sauna days.

    1 min
  4. 声调游戏 - Tone Game [HSK 4]

    3D AGO

    声调游戏 - Tone Game [HSK 4]

    Teacher 李 guides 小美 in a tone imitation game to help her understand how different tones in Chinese change the meaning of words. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》李芳: 小美, let's play a tone game! 小美: A tone game? How do we play? 李芳: I'll say a word, and you imitate the tones, like 'mā, má, mǎ, mà.' Listen to the differences. 小美: Mā~ má~ mǎ~ mà! Haha, it sounds like singing! 李芳: That's right! Different tones mean different things. '妈' means mom, '马' means horse you ride—are they the same? 小美: They're different! I can't ride my mom! 李芳: Haha, you're so clever, 小美! Now try 'bāo' and 'bào.' Do the sounds feel different? 小美: Bāo~ bào! One is like carrying something, the other is like hugging a doll! 李芳: Excellent! Chinese tones are really interesting. Practice more, and you'll speak very well too! 小美: Okay! I like the tone game. I want to get really good at it!

    1 min
  5. 网络热议的日本大地震谣言 - Viral Rumors About a Japanese Earthquake Online [HSK 5]

    4D AGO

    网络热议的日本大地震谣言 - Viral Rumors About a Japanese Earthquake Online [HSK 5]

    Liu Na and Yuko discuss the hot topic among Chinese netizens about earthquake rumors in Japan. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》优子: Ms. Liu, recently the topic of a big earthquake happening in Japan on July 5th has been really popular on Chinese social media. I even saw news that 250,000 people watched livestreams waiting for the quake. 刘娜: Yes, it's all over Weibo and Moments—everyone's talking about it. But the Japan Meteorological Agency has debunked the rumor many times, saying that current technology can't accurately predict earthquakes. 优子: Actually, in Japan, people aren't really concerned about this rumor. My friends all think it's exaggerated, and basically no one believes it. 刘娜: I see. Sometimes a story can become a hot topic overseas, but locally, people don't pay much attention. 优子: But I heard that some foreign tourists have canceled their travel plans because of it, so there is some impact. 刘娜: That's why we need to learn to distinguish between true and false information and not believe every online rumor. 优子: Yes, from now on I'll be more careful about information sources, and discuss trending topics rationally with people around me.

    1 min
  6. 亲子鉴定背后的家庭观 - Family Views Behind Paternity Testing [HSK 6]

    5D AGO

    亲子鉴定背后的家庭观 - Family Views Behind Paternity Testing [HSK 6]

    A couple discusses paternity test data and issues of family trust. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》黄刚: Xiao Hua, did you see the news? At a paternity testing center in Hebei, 22% of the results showed the child wasn't biological. That's such a high number—it's really shocking. 陈花: I saw it too, especially that more than a third were discovered after the child turned 10. I can't imagine the psychological impact on those families. 黄刚: Yeah, paternity testing is a technical matter, but it really reflects the fragility of family relationships and trust. Especially since 89% of requests are initiated by men, which suggests men may feel less secure in family relationships. 陈花: I think technology makes things convenient, but the ethical issues are definitely complicated. Some cases even involve secretly collecting biological samples, so privacy concerns are pretty serious. 黄刚: Exactly. In the end, technology should serve people. The key is building family trust, not just relying on cold, hard data to define relationships. 陈花: That's right. The most important thing for a couple is communication and trust. If you're relying on a test to confirm your relationship, you might already be at a disadvantage from the start.

    1 min
  7. 踢足球还有钱吗？ - Is There Still Money in Playing Soccer? [HSK 4]

    6D AGO

    踢足球还有钱吗？ - Is There Still Money in Playing Soccer? [HSK 4]

    Xiao Gang and Xiao Bao discuss the decline in soccer players' salaries and the hardships behind it. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》小刚: Xiao Bao, did you know that people who play soccer now earn much less than before? 小宝: Why is that? Aren't they fast and good at kicking the ball? 小刚: Yes, but many people say they don't play well and still get a lot of money, so some people want them to get paid less. 小宝: Would that make them unhappy? 小刚: Some people are really unhappy. An uncle said that playing soccer is tough and it's easy to get injured. If there's no money, no one would want to play. 小宝: So can I still play soccer for fun in the future? 小刚: Of course! Playing soccer is really fun. But if you want to be a professional player, it won't be that easy.

    1 min
  8. 蚊子机器人颠覆未来 - Mosquito Robots Disrupting the Future [HSK 6]

    JUL 23

    蚊子机器人颠覆未来 - Mosquito Robots Disrupting the Future [HSK 6]

    Two friends enthusiastically discuss the technology and future prospects of miniature bionic robots. Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》赵强: Huang Gang, did you see the news? Our country has successfully developed a bionic robot the size of a mosquito that can perfectly mimic the way mosquitoes fly! 黄刚: I saw it! It's amazing. It can even flap its wings 800 times a minute, and can be used in military, medical, and rescue fields. This technology is truly disruptive. 赵强: Exactly. It could even deliver medicine precisely to lesions, and in the future it might even enter blood vessels to treat diseases. The progress of technology is truly astonishing. 黄刚: But I was also thinking, with such tiny robots, if they're used for military purposes, privacy and security could become sensitive issues. The public might have concerns. 赵强: That's true, but the key is how the technology is regulated. I think as long as there's proper oversight, the potential for this technology is enormous. Our lives could really change. 黄刚: You're right. The most important thing is how to use these technologies well so that humanity truly benefits. That's what matters most in technological development.

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Improve your Chinese with short, fun dialogues! 🎧 Each episode features practical conversations about daily life, trends, and culture, with content available for four different levels of learners. For more, check out our app on the App Store and Google Play. Access full scripts, translations in 8 languages, and pinyin support to boost your learning. Download the "Chinese Short Dialogue" app today and dive deeper into Chinese language and culture! Learn Chinese(学习中文) in different languages: Learn Chinese중국어 배우기中国語を学ぶИзучать китайский языкHọc tiếng TrungBelajar bahasa MandarinAprender chinoتعلم اللغة الصينية

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