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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

  1. 4D AGO

    [ Dialogue ] 都是中国菜口味的薯片 | All Crisps with Chinese Cuisine Flavor | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

    Anna and Gao Yue are excited about potato chips with Chinese cuisine flavors. They spot one flavored like Lao Gan Ma and another with Sichuan flavor. They decide to buy and try all！ ————————————————————————————————— 安娜：哈哈，你看这个！太有意思啦。 高月：啊，老干妈口味的薯片。哈哈。你也知道老干妈吗？ 安娜：我非常喜欢！我们要不要尝尝这个口味的薯片？ 高月：好啊。你喜欢我们就买。这还有四川口味的薯片呢，你看。 安娜：真的耶。都是中国菜口味的薯片。我们都买来试试吧。 ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ Interactions with native for practice your speaking ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with real person feedback ✅ Track your learning streak Not using these features yet? Open our app or visit maayot.com and explore everything your Mandarin journey needs. Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    7 min

  2. FEB 1

    [ Talk ] 当人工智能成为情感顾问 | When AI Becomes Emotional Advisor | Mandarin Advanced |【Talk】

    More people are turning to AI for emotional and dating advice, seeking rational, nonjudgmental responses that friends or family may not provide. While AI can provide short-term relief, overreliance may weaken real communication skills and emotional self-reflection. —————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ Interactions with native for practice your speaking ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with real person feedback ✅ Track your learning streak Not using these features yet? Open our app or visit maayot.com and explore everything your Mandarin journey needs. Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    5 min

  3. JAN 25

    [ Dialogue ] 我是月光族 | Living Paycheck to Paycheck | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

    As the end of the month approaches, Gao Jin can’t hide his excitement as payday is almost here! He admits to Gao Yue that he’s someone who spends all his salary every month - a “moonlight clan” member. Want to join maayot.com for more real-life conversations? Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! ————————————————————————————————— 安娜：你在想什么？ 高月：我在想今晚我们吃什么好？ 安娜：不用想了，我们去吃自助火锅吧。你觉得呢？ 高月：自助火锅？ 安娜：嗯，对。两人行，一人免单。 高月：喔？我怎么不知道。好啊！ 安娜：我朋友告诉我的。 高月：我也想吃火锅了！ ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ Interactions with native for practice your speaking ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with real person feedback ✅ Track your learning streak Not using these features yet? Open our app or visit maayot.com and explore everything your Mandarin journey needs. If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    6 min

  4. JAN 18

    [ Dialogue ] 我正好相反 | I’m Just the Opposite | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】

    Yu Qing checks in with her roommate, who has been staying peacefully on a farm currently. Her roommate loves the quiet solitude. But Yu Qing feels the opposite. She craves conversation and connection. As they talk, they realize how differently they recharge. Want to join maayot.com for more real-life conversations? Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! ————————————————————————————————— 雨晴：在农场的生活怎么样？ 同屋：我非常享受这里的生活。感觉特别安静，自由，除了工作的时间，没人打扰我。 雨晴：你交了些新朋友吗？ 同屋：没有。你懂的。我不擅长交朋友。我觉得一个人待着挺舒服的。 雨晴：我正好相反。越安静我觉得越空。有时候一整天不和别人说话，心里就发慌。你不在的这段时间，我可孤单死了。 同屋：我知道。我们就是感受力很不同的两个人。对我来说，独处时充电。我一定要有自己独处的时间。 雨晴：真羡慕你能这样。我不敢想我一个人在你那种农场待那么久。一想就孤单。 同屋：哈哈，你靠热闹补充能量。快让你的约会对象带你出去玩玩，感受一下热闹啊。 雨晴：啊，我正想说呢。我和上次跟你提到的那个哥哥去看脱口秀了。我们都特别喜欢。这段时间我们约了几次会，感觉挺好的。 同屋：那不就很好？可是你要分清楚啊。你是不是因为感到孤单才喜欢跟他出去玩的？这个也能影响你的感受力。 雨晴：我知道。哈哈。 ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio & interaction with natives ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with teacher feedback ✅ Track your learning streak — never lose your momentum! Not using these features yet? Open our app or visit maayot.com and explore everything your Mandarin journey needs. If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    11 min

  5. JAN 11

    [ Dialogue ] 你知道怎么防止内耗吗? | Do You Know How to Prevent Inner Conflict？| Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】

    Anna overhears some people gossiping about her body and feels deeply upset. Though she wants to confront them, she holds back and later regrets it, turning her anger inward. ————————————————————————————————— 安娜：在吗？跟你抱怨一件事！刚才我听到走在我后面的人一直在说我，评价我的身材怎么怎么样，真是太过分了。 张丽：真是太过分了！你有没有回怼她们？ 安娜：没有。我本来想的，可是又怕场面太尴尬。但是现在后悔了，一直在想当时为什么没有怼回去！所以现在我是对自己当时的软弱生气！ 张丽：哈哈，那就是你的不对了。你不能拿别人的错误来惩罚自己吧？你这样就是典型的“内耗”。 安娜：内耗？ 张丽：对啊，就是你的情绪不能好好地消化掉，一直在脑子里想啊想啊，耗费自己的精力和脑力。 安娜：哎，没办法。我就老是在想：当时怼回她们一句，给她们点颜色看看。 张丽：哈哈，那现在是在脑子里自己在和自己吵架，很伤神的。你知道怎么防止内耗吗？要不，你就当时怼回去，要不，你就当她们放了一个屁，不用理她们。这样不会“内耗”。 安娜：嗯，你说的对，不然越想越难受。算了算了！ 张丽：我们不是有句话说：别和这种人一般见识！ 也就是说：狗咬了你，难道你还要咬回去？ 安娜：哈哈哈。这个有意思。谢谢你当我的情绪顾问。我现在感觉好多了。 张丽：没事。 ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with teacher feedback ✅ Track your learning streak — never lose your momentum! 🪭 Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today !🪭 If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    13 min

  6. JAN 11

    [ Dialogue ] 我是过来人 | I’ve Been There | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

    Gao Yue checks in on Anna’s first day working from home. Anna finds it enjoyable, especially being able to eat at home. Gao Yue teases that after a week, she might feel different. ————————————————————————————————— 高月：怎么样？在家工作的第一天。 安娜：很棒！没什么不好的。 高月：不会觉得无聊？ 安娜：不会啊。还可以在家吃饭，多好！ 高月：不错。等一个星期后看你怎么说。 安娜：啊，你觉得我会觉得无聊吗？ 高月：嗯。我是过来人。 ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ Interactions with native for practice your speaking ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with real person feedback ✅ Track your learning streak Not using these features yet? Open our app or visit maayot.com and explore everything your Mandarin journey needs. Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    7 min

  7. JAN 4

    [ Dialogue ] “酒香不怕巷子深” | 'Good Wine Needs No Bush' | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】

    Yu Qing and her friend chat about a portable juicer that Yu Qing discovered on Xiaohongshu. Their friendly chat turns into a light reflection on how good quality and smart marketing must go hand in hand. Even “good wine” needs a bit of buzz！ ————————————————————————————————— 朋友：哇，你在喝什么？看起来就很健康。是果蔬汁吗？ 雨晴：是的，好眼光！我最近在小红书被种草了一款便捷式榨汁机。它超级好用。我现在几乎每天都用它来榨各种果蔬。 朋友：哇！那太棒啦！操作起来麻烦吗？ 雨晴：非常简单。有手就会。而且，价格也很实惠。比起去外面买现成的，自己榨的又放心又便宜。 朋友：我都被你种草啦。 雨晴：快下手，要不要我把链接发给你？ 朋友：嗯嗯，可以发给我看看。哈哈。这个品牌应该请你做代言人。 雨晴：哈哈，好的产品自带广告效应。口碑好才是品牌的成功之道。 朋友：对啊。还是那句话：“酒香不怕巷子深”，好的东西藏得再深也会被发现。 雨晴：嗯，不过我也是在他们的直播间看到他们打广告才买的。现在这个时代也许需要两者结合才能走得长远。既要产品好，也要有一定的营销方法。 朋友：哎，不愧是在市场部工作的。看这些问题还是深一些。 雨晴：没有，这有什么深的？！哈哈哈，话说，链接发给你啦，你自己看着买吧。别被我影响太多啦。我会天天用，因为我喜欢果蔬汁，但是我感觉你好像对果蔬汁不是那么感冒。 朋友：我看看。 ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ Interactions with native for practice your speaking ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with real person feedback ✅ Track your learning streak Not using these features yet? Open our app or visit maayot.com and explore everything your Mandarin journey needs. Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    13 min

  8. JAN 4

    [ Dialogue ] 你要学会说“不” | You Need to Learn to Say ‘No’ | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

    Normally, Anna doesn’t drink coffee. But her colleague bought one for her, and she felt too embarrassed to refuse... ————————————————————————————————— 安娜：啊，我很困，但睡不着。 高月：为什么睡不着？ 安娜：今天下午我喝了一杯咖啡。 高月：哎？你一般不喝咖啡的啊。今天怎么了？ 安娜：我的同事帮我买了一杯，我不好意思说我不喝。 高月：哎哟，你要学会说“不”。 安娜：现在知道了。 ————————————————————————————————— If you’re enjoying this story, there’s so much more waiting for you inside maayot: ✅ Daily bite-sized stories that suit your level ✅ native audio ✅ One tap Pinyin, explain in context for words and sentences ✅ Writing and speaking exercises with teacher feedback ✅ Track your learning streak — never lose your momentum! Use promotion code “Podcast” , get a 50% off today ! If this episode made you smile, laugh, or learn something new. Please Take just 30 seconds to leave us a rating and short review. It helps other Mandarin learners discover us !

    8 min
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