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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: Chinese Listening중국어 리스닝中国語リスニングАудирование по китайскому языкуNghe tiếng TrungMendengarkan bahasa MandarinEscucha en chinoการฟังภาษาจีนChinesisches HörenÉcoute du chinoisAscolto cineseAudição em chinêsचीनी सुननाالاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

  1. [HSK 3] 世界上有很多语言 - There Are Many Languages in the World

    18H AGO

    [HSK 3] 世界上有很多语言 - There Are Many Languages in the World

    Xiao Mei is curious about why there are so many languages in the world. 世界上有很多语言 - There Are Many Languages in the World [HSK 3]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》小美: Teacher Li, are there many languages in the world? 李芳: Yes, there are many. People in different places speak different languages. 小美: Then why don’t we all speak the same one? 李芳: Because people live in different places and have different ways of life. Over time, their ways of speaking become different. 小美: When I can’t understand, I feel anxious. 李芳: That’s okay. Language is like a key—learn a little, and you can open a little more of the door to understanding. 小美: Then if I learn English, it’s like getting another key! 李芳: Exactly. Language is also like a bridge—it helps you talk with people from different places. 小美: I want many keys, and I also want to build many bridges! 李芳: Very good. If we learn a little every day, you’ll gradually become better at speaking.

    1 min
  2. [HSK 4] 网购药材真安全吗 - Is It Really Safe to Buy Herbal Medicine Online?

    1D AGO

    [HSK 4] 网购药材真安全吗 - Is It Really Safe to Buy Herbal Medicine Online?

    A man bought Chinese herbal medicine online and brewed it himself, resulting in poisoning and death, reminding everyone to use medicine safely. 网购药材真安全吗 - Is It Really Safe to Buy Herbal Medicine Online? [HSK 4]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》小宝: Brother, can herbal medicine bought online be boiled and drunk by ourselves? 小刚: You shouldn’t drink it casually. Recently, an uncle wanted to lower his blood sugar, bought herbs online, and made a decoction himself. In the end, his heart stopped. 小宝: What? Aren’t herbal medicines supposed to nourish the body? How can they be so dangerous? 小刚: Because some herbs are toxic, like aconite. If used incorrectly, it can harm the heart. It may look like ‘health care,’ but it can actually be dangerous. 小宝: Then what should people do when they get sick? 小刚: Go to a正规 hospital and let a doctor prescribe medicine. Don’t trust livestreams, and don’t drink more based on your own judgment. 小宝: I understand now. Things bought online aren’t always safe. 小刚: Right. There’s a saying in China: ‘Every medicine has some toxicity.’ Learning to use medicine scientifically is the real way to care for your health.

    1 min
  3. [HSK 4] 裁员风声中的“认知” - “Cognition” Amid Layoff Rumors

    2D AGO

    [HSK 4] 裁员风声中的“认知” - “Cognition” Amid Layoff Rumors

    In the tech industry, “cognition” has become a popular term used to explain success, failure, and career choices. 裁员风声中的“认知” - “Cognition” Amid Layoff Rumors [HSK 4]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》赵强: Recently, everyone in the company has been talking about “cognition.” Some say that avoiding layoffs is not just about hard work, but also whether you have higher “cognition.” 黄刚: I hear this term a lot too. It originally comes from psychology, but now many people use it to explain why someone succeeds or fails. 赵强: Right. For example, AI is developing quickly. Some people immediately go learn new things, while others stay the same. People then say this is a “cognition gap.” 黄刚: This way of thinking is also related to the changes in China over the years. Many people see that in the same era with the same opportunities, different families end up very differently, so they believe more that “cognition determines choices.” 赵强: Our boss often says that we shouldn’t just do tasks, but also look at problems from a higher perspective. Some of my colleagues read books and industry news after work to improve their “cognition.” 黄刚: However, if we explain others’ failures simply as “insufficient cognition,” I think that’s unfair. Sometimes it’s not about lack of effort, but that the environment changes too fast. 赵强: Exactly. I have a friend who worked very seriously, but when the company changed its business, he was still laid off. Later, people said his “cognition wasn’t enough,” and he felt very upset. 黄刚: So I think the term “cognition” can help us reflect on ourselves, but it shouldn’t be used as the answer to everything. Focusing only on “cognition” can oversimplify complex issues.

    2 min
  4. [HSK 3] 相亲不是付款测试 - A Blind Date Is Not a Payment Test

    3D AGO

    [HSK 3] 相亲不是付款测试 - A Blind Date Is Not a Payment Test

    During a blind date, an expensive meal was ordered and a friend was brought along, eventually leading to a dispute over the bill. 相亲不是付款测试 - A Blind Date Is Not a Payment Test [HSK 3]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》优子: Teacher Liu, I saw a news story about someone spending 8,000 yuan on seafood during a blind date. 刘娜: Yes, I saw it too. The woman not only ordered many expensive dishes, but also brought a male friend with her. 优子: Why did she bring a friend? Isn’t a blind date supposed to be a meeting between two people? 刘娜: She said she wanted to see whether the man was generous. It was actually like a kind of test. 优子: In that case, wouldn’t the man feel uncomfortable? 刘娜: Yes. The man later made an excuse to leave and did not pay. 优子: Wasn’t the woman really embarrassed then? Who paid in the end? 刘娜: In the end, the woman paid for it herself. This incident made people feel that blind dates should still be sincere and polite.

    1 min
  5. [HSK 4] 翻转课堂的争议 - The Controversy Over the Flipped Classroom

    4D AGO

    [HSK 4] 翻转课堂的争议 - The Controversy Over the Flipped Classroom

    This dialogue explains what a flipped classroom is and discusses its advantages and real-world problems. 翻转课堂的争议 - The Controversy Over the Flipped Classroom [HSK 4]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》黄刚: I saw a news story today saying that some students cried because of the "flipped classroom." What exactly is a flipped classroom? 陈花: Simply put, in a traditional class, the teacher lectures and the students listen. A "flipped classroom" reverses that: students prepare the content first and then present it in class, while the teacher adds explanations and guidance from the side. 黄刚: Oh, so "flipped" means switching the usual order of "teacher lectures, students listen." Then why would students cry? 陈花: Because some students are not well prepared and cannot explain things clearly, so the people listening below cannot understand. For some students, not only do they fail to learn the material, but they also feel a lot of pressure. 黄刚: Now I understand. In other words, this method was originally meant to make students more proactive, but if it is not handled well, the class may work even worse. 陈花: Right. For example, in language classes or discussion-based classes, having students speak more may work quite well. But in classes with very difficult content, if the teacher explains too little, students can easily get confused. 黄刚: So the problem is not the method of the "flipped classroom" itself, but whether it is used in the right context and whether the rules are explained clearly. 陈花: Exactly. Educational reform is not just about changing to a new name. What matters most is whether students can truly understand and learn. Only then does it have meaning.

    2 min
  6. [HSK 5] 清明节能说快乐吗 - Can You Say “Happy Qingming Festival”?

    5D AGO

    [HSK 5] 清明节能说快乐吗 - Can You Say “Happy Qingming Festival”?

    Qingming Festival is both a time for tomb-sweeping and remembrance, and a time for spring outings and welcoming spring, so whether to say “Happy Holiday” depends on the occasion. 清明节能说快乐吗 - Can You Say “Happy Qingming Festival”? [HSK 5]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》刘娜: Yuko, yesterday in class a student asked me, "Can we actually say 'Happy Qingming Festival'?" When I heard that, I thought it was a very interesting question. 优子: I’ve been wanting to ask that too! Because when I watch Chinese dramas, some people look very solemn when they go tomb-sweeping, but on social media some people write "Peace and health on Qingming," and others even say "Happy Qingming Festival." 刘娜: Actually, Qingming Festival is very special. It is half a festival and half a solar term. In ancient times, people did not just sweep tombs; whole families would also go on spring outings and fly kites, because they did not want to miss the best time of spring. 优子: So it is not only about sadness. I used to think Qingming Festival was just about going to cemeteries, and that the atmosphere had to be very heavy. I did not expect it to have such a springlike side too. 刘娜: That’s right. So experts say that when sweeping tombs and honoring ancestors, of course you should be more solemn; but when going on outings and enjoying spring, saying "Happy Qingming Festival" is not necessarily wrong either. It depends on the occasion, and you cannot apply one rule to everything. 优子: That reminds me of a saying: when you speak, you should consider the time and the place. If someone smiled and loudly offered cheerful greetings in front of a grave, that probably would not be very appropriate. 刘娜: You understand it very well. Qingming Festival places remembrance and new life together. On the one hand, it reminds people where they come from; on the other hand, it reminds them that spring has arrived. This feeling is very much like what Chinese people often call "慎终追远". 优子: No wonder this festival is so special. It is not simply about being happy, nor is it only about sadness. It lets people remember the past while living the present seriously. I think that is exactly what is most worth learning from Qingming Festival.

    2 min
  7. [HSK 3] 打呼噜影响睡眠吗 - Does Snoring Affect Sleep?

    6D AGO

    [HSK 3] 打呼噜影响睡眠吗 - Does Snoring Affect Sleep?

    Snoring can affect sleep and health, sometimes even causing couples to sleep separately or consider surgery. 打呼噜影响睡眠吗 - Does Snoring Affect Sleep? [HSK 3]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》小宝: Big brother, yesterday I heard Dad snoring. It was so loud! It even woke me up. 小刚: Yeah, some people snore when they sleep. If it’s too loud, it can affect others’ sleep. 小宝: Why does that happen? Is he sick? 小刚: It’s possible. For example, a blocked nose or being too tired can cause it. I’ve heard some people even have trouble breathing, which can be dangerous. 小宝: Then what about Mom? Will she not sleep well? 小刚: Right, some people wake up several times a night because of it, and eventually they have to sleep separately. 小宝: Does sleeping separately mean they’re unhappy? 小刚: Not necessarily. It’s for health reasons. Some people even go to the hospital for surgery to stop snoring. 小宝: I didn’t know sleep was so important! I’ll go to bed early from now on to stay healthy.

    1 min
  8. [HSK 4] 会中文，在越南更吃香？ - Knowing Chinese: More Competitive in Vietnam?

    MAY 11

    [HSK 4] 会中文，在越南更吃香？ - Knowing Chinese: More Competitive in Vietnam?

    Recruitment data in Vietnam shows that more jobs require Chinese, and the salaries are higher. 会中文，在越南更吃香？ - Knowing Chinese: More Competitive in Vietnam? [HSK 4]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》刘娜: Xiao Pan, you’re Vietnamese. Have you noticed recently that knowing Chinese gives people an advantage when looking for jobs in Vietnam? 小潘: Yes! My friend said many companies now want people who know Chinese, even more than positions requiring Japanese or Korean. 刘娜: That’s right. A report from a recruitment platform says that in 2025 there will be about 13,000 jobs requiring Chinese, almost half more than in 2024. 小潘: That many! Why is there suddenly such a big demand for Chinese-speaking talent? 刘娜: Because there are more and more Chinese companies in Vietnam, and factories and projects are expanding. Companies need people who can communicate, negotiate contracts, and train employees in Chinese. 小潘: No wonder the salaries are higher. I study history and originally wanted to read original documents, but now I realize Chinese is also a ‘career skill’. 刘娜: That’s an unexpected benefit: Chinese connects culture on one side and jobs on the other. If you work in Vietnam–China cultural exchange in the future, people will trust you more. 小潘: I understand now. Learning Chinese isn’t just for exams—I want to use it in research and in life so that more people can understand each other.

    1 min
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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: Chinese Listening중국어 리스닝中国語リスニングАудирование по китайскому языкуNghe tiếng TrungMendengarkan bahasa MandarinEscucha en chinoการฟังภาษาจีนChinesisches HörenÉcoute du chinoisAscolto cineseAudição em chinêsचीनी सुननाالاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

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