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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] 夜路上的安心感 - A Sense of Safety on the Night Road

    2d ago

    [HSK 3] 夜路上的安心感 - A Sense of Safety on the Night Road

    An international student understands from a late-night return to campus that China-style safety comes from public security, order, and everyday trust. 夜路上的安心感 - A Sense of Safety on the Night Road [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》小潘: Teacher Liu, last night I went back to the dorm from the library. It was already past ten, but there were still students, shop assistants, and people taking walks on the road. 刘娜: Were you scared at the time? 小潘: A little at first. But the road was bright, and someone was on duty at the school gate, so I slowly felt at ease. 刘娜: This is what many foreigners call a “China-style sense of safety.” It isn’t just a slogan; it’s something that really makes you feel secure in daily life. 小潘: So a sense of safety isn’t only about having no danger, but also about city management and school services? 刘娜: Yes. Another reason is that people are willing to follow rules. Chinese people often say “harmony is precious,” meaning it’s important to get along well. 小潘: I understand now. That road last night made me feel that Beijing is not only big, but also very orderly. 刘娜: Good. You can write it this way: sometimes, a sense of safety is simply not feeling anxious when going home at night.

    1 min
  2. [HSK 5] “手打”到底是真是假 - Is “Handmade” Really Handmade?

    3d ago

    [HSK 5] “手打”到底是真是假 - Is “Handmade” Really Handmade?

    Large text on packaging can easily mislead consumers, while fine-print trademark explanations often fail to truly protect consumers' right to know. “手打”到底是真是假 - Is “Handmade” Really Handmade? [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》陈花: Nana, yesterday I bought a package of 'Handmade Noodles.' I thought they were made by hand, but then I saw a news report saying they were produced on an assembly line. 刘娜: I saw that too. The words 'Handmade' were printed in huge letters on the package, and next to them it said 'just like the handmade noodles your mother makes.' It's definitely easy to misunderstand. 陈花: But the manufacturer said it was only a trademark name and didn't represent the production method. That explanation sounds a little too clever, doesn't it? 刘娜: That's what people call a 'tricky trademark.' The large text grabs your attention, while the small print shows it's a trademark. If problems arise, they claim they never misled anyone. 陈花: Who studies a noodle package for several minutes before buying it? When people see the words 'handmade,' they naturally think of handmade texture and quality. 刘娜: Exactly. Language naturally influences people's judgment. When businesses place trademarks and advertising slogans together, they're playing word games. 陈花: Can consumers defend their rights when they discover this? We can't just accept the loss every time. 刘娜: Yes, they can. There have been similar cases before, and courts have ordered businesses to provide compensation. Regulation is also becoming stricter, and trademarks that mislead the public may face penalties. 陈花: Looks like from now on I can't just read the big words on the package. I'll have to read the small print too. It's exhausting—buying a pack of noodles feels like doing a reading comprehension test.

    1 min
  3. [HSK 2] 我是机器人！ - I'm a Robot!

    4d ago

    [HSK 2] 我是机器人！ - I'm a Robot!

    Xiaobao pretends to be a robot, Xiaomei gives him commands, and in the end the robot runs out of power and stops. 我是机器人！ - I'm a Robot! [HSK 2]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: Xiaomei, I'm a robot! Please give me commands! 小美: Okay! Robot, please walk over there! 小宝: Yes, Master. I——am——walk——ing——over. 小美: Robot, please pick up that cup! 小宝: Yes, Master. I——am——pick——ing——up——the cup. 小美: Robot, please sing a song! 小宝: Yes, Master. I——am——sing——ing. La la la—— 小美: Haha, you sing very nicely! Robot, please run! 小宝: Yes, Master. I——am——run——ning——run——ning——run——ning—— 小美: Robot, are you okay? 小宝: Master... I... am out of power... shut——ting——down—— 小美: Haha! The robot has shut down! Xiaobao, let's play again!

    1 min
  4. [HSK 7] 书房里的“安如山” - "Steady as a Mountain" in the Study

    6d ago

    [HSK 7] 书房里的“安如山” - "Steady as a Mountain" in the Study

    Master and student use a line of poetry to discuss stability, adaptability, and practical interests in relations between major powers. 书房里的“安如山” - "Steady as a Mountain" in the Study [HSK 7]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》王明月: Master, at today's press conference, Foreign Minister Wang Yi used the phrase 'steady as a mountain despite wind and rain' to describe China-Russia relations. I feel that phrase is more than just diplomatic rhetoric. 陈智高: Of course it is. In Du Fu's original poem, there is a sense of concern and hardship. Here, the focus is on the 'wind and rain' and the 'unmoving': the more turbulent the external situation becomes, the more important it is to demonstrate resilience in the relationship. 王明月: But with the Russia-Ukraine conflict, sanctions, and bloc confrontation still ongoing, doesn't this kind of 'stability' also come with significant real-world pressure? 陈智高: Precisely because there is pressure, stability carries weight. Between China and Russia, there are practical needs such as energy and trade, as well as strategic considerations involving coordination in multilateral settings. 王明月: So it's not simply about the two countries standing together, but about finding sustainable points of support within their respective circumstances? 陈智高: Well said. True stability is not rigid immobility. A mountain has firm foundations, yet its forests grow and change with the seasons. Areas of cooperation can also expand from traditional energy into new fields such as the digital economy and green technology. 王明月: When I used to read this kind of news, I was often carried along by the slogans. Now I see that the key is to distinguish between poetic expression, strategic judgment, and concrete interests. 陈智高: That is exactly the skill needed for reading current affairs: listen to what is said, but also observe the broader trends. Come, find that poem by Du Fu, and we'll move from its central image to international politics. 王明月: All right, I'll make some tea. It seems today's lesson will take us all the way from Du Fu's thatched cottage to Moscow.

    2 min
  5. [HSK 2] 如果我会飞 - If I Could Fly

    May 27

    [HSK 2] 如果我会飞 - If I Could Fly

    Xiaomei imagines that she can fly and talks about where she wants to go and what she wants to see. 如果我会飞 - If I Could Fly [HSK 2]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》李芳: Xiaomei, if you could fly in the sky, where would you want to go? 小美: I want to fly above the clouds! 李芳: Above the clouds, what would you want to see? 小美: I want to see rainbows, and lots of little birds! 李芳: Would you want to fly a little faster or a little slower? 小美: I want to go a little slower, so I can see clearly. 李芳: Who would you want to fly with? 小美: I want to fly with my mom, and I also want to bring my teddy bear. 李芳: Very good. Let's practice a sentence: If I could fly, I want to go to... I want to see... 小美: If I could fly, I want to go above the clouds, and I want to see rainbows and little birds!

    1 min
  6. [HSK 6] AI视频不能乱做 - AI Videos Must Not Be Misused

    May 26

    [HSK 6] AI视频不能乱做 - AI Videos Must Not Be Misused

    AI is being used to create obscene videos. Platforms, businesses, and users all need to uphold basic standards. AI视频不能乱做 - AI Videos Must Not Be Misused [HSK 6]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: Did you see the CCTV report exposing the AI-generated pornography industry chain? It's pretty serious. 黄刚: Yes. Some vendors are selling tutorials and prompts, and even teaching people how to bypass platform reviews. That's far beyond merely pushing boundaries. 赵强: I work in marketing, so I know new technologies can bring traffic. But using AI to make money from this kind of content clearly crosses the line. 黄刚: Exactly. And the risk isn't limited to obscene content. Someone can generate explicit videos from a single photo, which may harm real people. 赵强: What's even more troubling is that some overseas AI chat apps have entered the market. Their content is very explicit, and they use referral rewards to attract new users. Minors can easily get drawn in. 黄刚: That's why governance needs to keep pace. Platforms should strengthen moderation, and apps should undergo security assessments and algorithm registration before being launched. 赵强: Users also need some critical judgment. When you see claims like 'earn tens of thousands a day' or 'uncensored tutorials,' it's usually a trap. 黄刚: That's right. The technology itself isn't the problem. The problem is using it to violate laws and ethical standards. 赵强: In the future, when our company does AI marketing, we'll need to clearly define compliance rules first, so we don't get ourselves into trouble just by chasing trends.

    1 min
  7. [HSK 5] 五年考研梦醒了吗 - Has the Five-Year Graduate School Dream Finally Ended?

    May 25

    [HSK 5] 五年考研梦醒了吗 - Has the Five-Year Graduate School Dream Finally Ended?

    A rural young man fails the graduate school entrance exam for five consecutive years, reflecting anxieties over education, social mobility, and life choices. 五年考研梦醒了吗 - Has the Five-Year Graduate School Dream Finally Ended? [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: Did you read Karl’s story? He came from a rural area in western Hunan and got into a top-tier university. He was once the pride of the whole village, but then he got trapped in graduate school exams for five years. 陈花: I did. The hardest part for me was when he cried during the livestream and said it all felt like a dream. At that moment, the phrase “education changes destiny” suddenly felt very heavy. 刘娜: Yeah. The ancients said, “Ten years of hard study go unnoticed, but one success makes you famous everywhere.” But today, after years of studying, success isn’t guaranteed. There may only be tuition fees, age pressure, and employment stress waiting ahead. 陈花: He wanted to get into a prestigious university not just to save face, but more like trying to get a ticket into the city. The first time he rode the subway, the first time he saw big companies in Hangzhou—those details felt very real. 刘娜: Still, I keep thinking that if a dream turns into an obsession, it becomes like gambling, just as he said himself. Taking a small chance for a big reward is brave, but if you keep losing, it can hollow a person out. 陈花: But we also can’t casually tell him to give up. For people with resources, changing paths is easy. For rural children, every road feels like a mountain path—one wrong step hurts deeply. 刘娜: So when discussing this topic in class, I want students to think about this: Is hard work meant to prove yourself, or to find a place where you can survive and live? 陈花: That’s a good question. Maybe truly “changing one’s fate against the odds” isn’t necessarily getting into a prestigious university, but being able to choose again after seeing reality clearly, instead of trapping yourself inside an admission ticket.

    2 min
  8. [HSK 1] 你为什么生气？ - Why Are You Angry?

    May 24

    [HSK 1] 你为什么生气？ - Why Are You Angry?

    Xiaobao notices that Xiaomei is upset and gently asks why. The two reconcile and become friends again. 你为什么生气？ - Why Are You Angry? [HSK 1]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: Xiaomei, are you angry? 小美: Mm, I'm very angry. 小宝: Why are you angry? Tell me. 小美: You didn’t play with me yesterday! 小宝: Sorry, Xiaomei. I helped my mom buy things yesterday. 小美: Really? 小宝: Really. Don’t be angry, okay? 小美: It’s okay… I’m not angry anymore. 小宝: We’re good friends! 小美: Yes, we’re good friends!

    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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