Chinese Bites — with Janine｜HSK 2️⃣

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Learn everyday Chinese through short, easy stories! 🇨🇳☕ Each episode is a quick, “zero-calorie” Chinese snack — we’ll read a simple story, break down key grammar points, and practice natural sentences you can use in real life. Perfect for beginner and HSK1–2 learners who want to build confidence, one story at a time. 🎧 Hosted by Janine — your friendly Chinese learning buddy.

  1. FEB 2

    🎙️2️⃣9️⃣ Let’s Walk a Little Longer《再走一会儿吧 》

    The walk has been nice, and we slow down a bit before heading home.In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about doing something for a little while longer,give gentle timing hints,and end an evening naturally in Chinese. 🌙🚶‍♀️ 我们又走了一会儿。我看了看手机，说：“我们再走一会儿吧。”他笑着说：“好，不过明天还要上班。”我点点头，说：“那走一会儿就回家。” Wǒmen yòu zǒu le yí huìr.Wǒ kàn le kàn shǒujī, shuō: “Wǒmen zài zǒu yí huìr ba.”Tā xiào zhe shuō: “Hǎo, búguò míngtiān hái yào shàng bān.”Wǒ diǎn diǎn tóu, shuō: “Nà zǒu yí huìr jiù huí jiā.” We walked for a little while longer.I checked my phone and said, “Let’s walk a bit more.”He smiled and said, “Sure, but we still have work tomorrow.”I nodded and said, “Then let’s walk a little more and head home.” talk about short actions using Verb + 一会儿 suggest doing something a bit more with 再… mention obligations with 还要 end a moment softly with 那…吧

    5 min

  2. JAN 27

    🎙️2️⃣8️⃣ A Quiet Evening《晚上很安静 》

    After dinner, we take a walk in the park at night.In this episode, you’ll learn how to describe a calm atmosphere,talk about how something feels. 我们走进公园，慢慢地走着。晚上很安静，灯也不太亮。我深吸一口气，说：“这里感觉很舒服。”他点点头，说：“对，晚上出来走一走挺好的。” Wǒmen zǒu jìn gōngyuán, màn man de zǒu zhe.Wǎnshàng hěn ānjìng, dēng yě bú tài liàng.Wǒ shēn xī yì kǒu qì, shuō: “Zhèlǐ gǎnjué hěn shūfu.”Tā diǎn diǎn tóu, shuō: “Duì, wǎnshàng chūlái zǒu yì zǒu tǐng hǎo de.” We walked into the park and walked slowly.It was very quiet at night, and the lights were not very bright.I took a deep breath and said, “This place feels very comfortable.”He nodded and said, “Yeah, coming out for a walk in the evening is pretty nice.” describe actions gently with 慢慢地 talk about feelings using 感觉 describe stepping out with 出来 + Verb give soft positive opinions with 挺 + Adjective

    5 min

  3. JAN 26

    🎙️2️⃣7️⃣ What Should We Do Next? 《接下来做什么？ 》

    After dinner, the night is still young.In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about what to do next,make simple suggestions,and keep a conversation going naturally after a meal.Perfect for real-life Chinese evenings. 🌙🚶‍♀️ 我们走出餐厅，站在门口。他看了看时间，问我：“接下来做什么？”我想了想，说：“要不要走一走？”他点点头，说：“好啊，附近有一个公园。” Wǒmen zǒu chū cāntīng, zhàn zài ménkǒu.Tā kàn le kàn shíjiān, wèn wǒ: “Jiēxiàlái zuò shénme?”Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō: “Yào bu yào zǒu yì zǒu?”Tā diǎn diǎn tóu, shuō: “Hǎo a, fùjìn yǒu yí gè gōngyuán.” We walked out of the restaurant and stood at the entrance.He looked at the time and asked me, “What should we do next?”I thought for a moment and said, “How about taking a walk?”He nodded and said, “Sure, there’s a park nearby.” talk about what comes next with 接下来 pause and think using 想一想 make soft suggestions with 走一走 talk about location with 附近

    5 min

  4. JAN 21

    🎙️2️⃣6️⃣ Are You Full?《吃饱了吗？》

    After enjoying a good meal, it’s time to talk about being full,ordering one last thing, and paying the bill.In this episode, you’ll learn how to say you’re full,how to politely say “that’s enough,”and how to ask for the check in Chinese.Very practical, very real-life. 🍵🥢 我们慢慢吃完了面。他看着我，问：“吃饱了吗？”我笑着说：“差不多了，已经很饱了。”他点点头，说：“那我们买单吧。” Wǒmen màn man chī wán le miàn.Tā kàn zhe wǒ, wèn: “Chī bǎo le ma?”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Chàbuduō le, yǐjīng hěn bǎo le.”Tā diǎn diǎn tóu, shuō: “Nà wǒmen mǎi dān ba.” We slowly finished our noodles.He looked at me and asked, “Are you full?”I smiled and said, “Pretty much, I’m already very full.”He nodded and said, “Then let’s pay the bill.” say you’re full with 吃饱了 say something is almost enough with 差不多了 talk about completed actions with 已经…了 ask to pay with 买单

    5 min

  5. 12/27/2025

    🎙️2️⃣5️⃣ Is It Good?《好吃吗》

    In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask if food tastes good,how to describe flavors simply,and how to share your opinion in a natural, friendly way.Perfect for everyday conversations at the table. 🍜🥢 面很快就来了，我们开始吃。他看着我，问：“好吃吗？”我点点头，说：“嗯，挺好吃的，不太辣。”他尝了一口，说：“对，我也觉得味道不错。” Miàn hěn kuài jiù lái le, wǒmen kāishǐ chī.Tā kàn zhe wǒ, wèn: “Hǎochī ma?”Wǒ diǎn diǎn tóu, shuō: “En, tǐng hǎochī de, bú tài là.”Tā cháng le yì kǒu, shuō: “Duì, wǒ yě juéde wèidào búcuò.” The noodles arrived quickly, and we started eating.He looked at me and asked, “Is it good?”I nodded and said, “Mm, it’s pretty good, not too spicy.”He took a bite and said, “Yeah, I think it tastes nice too.” ask about taste with 好吃吗？ give a positive opinion with 挺… soften descriptions with 不太… share personal opinions using 觉得

    6 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    🎙️2️⃣4️⃣ What Would You Like to Eat?《你想吃什么？》

    We arrive at a restaurant and get ready to order.In this episode, you’ll learn how Chinese describes simple everyday actionslike walking in, coming over, and sitting down,and how to order food naturally using casual expressions.Perfect for real-life Chinese at a restaurant! 🍜🥢 我们走进餐厅，坐下来，看着菜单。他问我：“你想吃什么？”我看了看，说：“我想吃点儿清淡的。”服务员走过来，我说：“我要一碗面。”他笑着说：“那我也来一份一样的。” Wǒmen zǒu jìn cāntīng, zuò xià lái, kàn zhe càidān.Tā wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?”Wǒ kàn le kàn, shuō: “Wǒ xiǎng chī diǎnr qīngdàn de.”Fúwùyuán zǒu guò lái, wǒ shuō: “Wǒ yào yì wǎn miàn.”Tā xiào zhe shuō: “Nà wǒ yě lái yí fèn yíyàng de.” We walk into the restaurant, sit down, and look at the menu.He asks me, “What do you want to eat?”I take a look and say, “I want to eat something light.”The waiter walks over, and I say, “I want a bowl of noodles.”He smiles and says, “Then I’ll also get the same one.” 走进 (zǒu jìn) — walk into 走过来 (zǒu guò lái) — walk over (toward the speaker) 坐下来 (zuò xià lái) — sit down 来 + 一份 / 一个 (lái) — to get / to have (casual)

    7 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    🎙️2️⃣3️⃣ Wanna Have Dinner Together?《要不要一起吃晚饭？》

    After our quiet walk in the park, we start thinking about dinner.Should we eat noodles… or rice… or maybe something else?In this episode, you’ll learn how to say first… then…,how to choose between options using 还是,and how to use 带 to mean “bring” or “take someone.”Perfect for daily life and eating out! 🍜🌆 天色越来越暗了，我们走到公园门口。我说：“我有点儿饿了，我们先找一家店，再决定吃什么吧。”他点点头，说：“好，你想吃面，还是吃米饭？”我笑着说：“都可以，你来带路吧。”他笑了：“那跟我来，我知道一家很好吃的小店。” Tiānsè yuèláiyuè àn le, wǒmen zǒu dào gōngyuán ménkǒu.Wǒ shuō: “Wǒ yǒudiǎnr è le, wǒmen xiān zhǎo yì jiā diàn, zài juédìng chī shénme ba.”Tā diǎn diǎn tóu, shuō: “Hǎo, nǐ xiǎng chī miàn, háishi chī mǐfàn?”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Dōu kěyǐ, nǐ lái dài lù ba.”Tā xiào le: “Nà gēn wǒ lái, wǒ zhīdào yì jiā hěn hǎochī de xiǎodiàn.” As the sky grew darker, we reached the entrance of the park.I told him I was getting a bit hungry and suggested that we first find a place to eat,then decide what to order once we got there. He nodded and asked whether I preferred noodles or rice.I smiled and said that anything was fine,and asked him to lead the way. He laughed and told me to follow him—he knew a small restaurant nearby that was really good.

    7 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Why Is It So Quiet Today?《今天怎么这么安静？》

    During our walk in the park, we suddenly notice something unusual…Why is it so quiet today?In this episode, we’ll learn to express reactions with 这么,possibility with 可能,and unexpected discoveries with 原来.Perfect for storytelling and real-life conversations! 🌿👀 我们一边走一边聊天的时候，我突然说：“咦，今天人怎么这么少？”他看了看四周，说：“可能前面在修路吧。”我们继续往前走，看到一块牌子，我笑了：“原来公园的一半今天不开放。”他也笑了：“难怪这么安静。” Wǒmen yìbiān zǒu yìbiān liáotiān de shíhou, wǒ tūrán shuō:“Yí, jīntiān rén zěnme zhème shǎo?”Tā kàn le kàn sìzhōu, shuō: “Kěnéng qiánmiàn zài xiū lù ba.”Wǒmen jìxù wǎng qián zǒu, kàndào yí kuài páizi, wǒ xiào le:“Yuánlái gōngyuán de yíbàn jīntiān bù kāifàng.”Tā yě xiào le: “Nánguài zhème ānjìng.” I said, “Why are there so few people today?”He said, “Maybe the road ahead is under construction.”Then we saw a sign: “Oh, so that’s why — half the park is closed today.” 这么 — expressing strong degree 可能 — expressing possibility 原来 — expressing sudden realization

    5 min
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Learn everyday Chinese through short, easy stories! 🇨🇳☕ Each episode is a quick, “zero-calorie” Chinese snack — we’ll read a simple story, break down key grammar points, and practice natural sentences you can use in real life. Perfect for beginner and HSK1–2 learners who want to build confidence, one story at a time. 🎧 Hosted by Janine — your friendly Chinese learning buddy.

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