Chinese Stories is a place where you can listen to Chinese novels. Some novels include 有匪 and 你是我的荣耀
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Using more than 99% target language, LCTS听故事说中文 creates authentic and immersive Chinese language podcast. It covers a wide range of topics and proficiency levels(Novice, Intermediate, Advanced). Every story has two parts: story (A) and story explanation (B), accompanied by annotated vocabulary and transcript. For example, an episode titled "2.3.12 A" means this episode is at the level of Intermediate High (2.3), is the 12th episode created for this level, and is the story, not story explanat ...
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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
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"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.
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Porcelain, also called Chinese ceramics, is one of humanity's most ancient inventions. The stories behind this unique and exquisite material are fascinating, detailing how it made its way across the globe and gave the modern world the word "china". Follow the stories told by a well-known Chinese porcelain expert to learn more about these timeless masterpieces borne from the creativity of ancient China.
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Interesting tales from China's past and present
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Beginner | 为了健康,我们应该早睡早起 | For health, we should go to bed early and get up early | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue's mother suggests she should change her habit of going to bed too late. Zhang Li agrees with the advice for health reasons, but Gao Yue finds it difficult to achieve. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz…
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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of BYD, a company whose name stands for "Build Your Dreams." Founded by Wang Chuanfu, a man with humble beginnings and a grand vision for electric vehicles, BYD has transformed from a small battery manufacturer in Shenzhen to a global leader in the electric car in…
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Advanced | 中国人对东南亚国家偏好的变化 | Changes in Chinese Preferences for Southeast Asian Countries | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The article discusses the impact of movies depicting Southeast Asian cybercrime syndicates on tourism, particularly in Thailand. In contrast, Indonesia's welcoming stance towards Chinese investment has increased its appeal, leading to more people visiting and even settling there for business opportunities. Join other motivated learners on your Chin…
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Intermediate | 美团加大了对商家的“压榨” |Meituan has increased its "squeeze" on merchants | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In order to save money, more and more people are starting to cook their own meals at home, especially those who are worried that they may be unemployed. And fewer people ordering takeaways is directly affecting the revenue of takeaway company Meituan. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chines…
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Beginner | 我的网店已经开始赚钱了 | My online shop has started making money | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin's online shop is profitable after four months of hard work without rest. Li Yang congratulates and believes in its future success due to Gao Jin's dedication. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test…
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Advanced | 【对话】我想带我爸妈去泰国参加泼水节 | [Conversation] I want to take my parents to Thailand for the Water-Sprinkling Festival | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng expresses interest in attending Thailand's Water-Sprinkling Festival after seeing videos, and plans to go next year with her parents. Zhang Ying shares her positive experience but warns that the intensity of the festival might shock or tire the elderly. Lin Meng assures that her parents are adventurous and would enjoy it. Join other motiva…
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Intermediate | 【对话】我觉得当电工更有尊严 | [ Conversation ] I think it's more dignified to be an electrician | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Zhang Jun plans to switch to an electrician job, feeling it's more dignified than office work. Wang Jun agrees but can't become a carpenter due to his mother's concern about prestige. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, d…
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Intermediate | 宠物用品市场依旧繁荣 | The pet supplies market remains prosperous | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Despite a poor economic climate, people continue to spend on pets, prompting many to start businesses in pet supplies. This has increased the number of factories producing pet products. However, pet brands face challenges in survival and are researching unique demands of buyers from different countries to stay competitive. Join other motivated lear…
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Advanced | 为什么很多中国家长想让孩子读国际学校 | Why many Chinese parents want to send their children to international schools | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Many Chinese parents send their children to international schools for better education, resulting in fluent English from a young age and a broadened worldview due to diverse student backgrounds. Despite this, students are not idle, often busy cultivating skills to meet the admission preferences of top global universities, including excelling in spo…
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Beginner | 我妈觉得年龄大了后减肥变难了 | My mum thinks it's harder to lose weight when you're older | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue's mother has been struggling with weight loss, while Zhang Li's mother has had success. Gao Yue asks if Zhang Li's mother could share her experience, and Zhang Li agrees to arrange a call. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text …
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Intermediate | 【对话】很多人因为觉得自己学历高而不想“讨好”企业 | [ Conversation ] Many people don't want to ‘please’ companies because they think they are highly educated | Mandarin Chinese Story
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This conversation discusses the complexities of finding jobs for highly educated individuals. Many with high degrees struggle to find employment, and some regret pursuing further studies. While qualifications are important, employers value practical skills and emotional intelligence as well. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…
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Beginner | 我真的很想去减肥营 | I really want to go to the weight loss camp | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Li Yang plans to go to a weight loss camp for seven days during the holiday to lose weight, as he has been busy with business trips and has no time to do so. Gao Jin offers to help him lose weight based on his experience, but Li Yang insists on attending the weight loss camp. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayo…
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Advanced | 【对话】好多企业都在为中东业务招人 | [ Conversation ] A lot of companies are hiring for Middle East business | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The conversation discusses the growing popularity of Middle East market for job opportunities. Companies are recruiting with high standards, seeking candidates with international exposure and cultural adaptability. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your…
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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing a story by Lao She that captures his evolving sentiments towards hens. At first, he expresses a deep dislike for hens, describing their incessant clucking and pecking as annoying. As the story progresses, he witnesses a hen fiercely protect and care for her brood, which changes h…
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Advanced | 庞大的“教育移民”需求让小众的移民项目备受关注 | Huge demand for ‘educational immigration’ puts niche immigration programmes in the spotlight | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In order to keep their children from taking the highly competitive college entrance exams, many middle-class families are migrating early. And the huge demand for immigration beyond expectation has made the immigration requirements of popular countries higher. This makes people start to pay attention to some niche immigration programmes. Join other…
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Beginner | 我妈不希望我经常出差 | My mum doesn't want me to take a lot of business trips | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The conversation between Gao Yue and Zhang Li focuses on Gao Yue's mother's concern about her daughter working at Huawei due to frequent business trips. Zhang Li disagrees, expressing her preference for such a job. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your…
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Intermediate | 中国大陆最大的外卖平台成功占领香港市场 |Mainland China's largest takeaway platform successfully captures Hong Kong market | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Meituan's Hong Kong business, KeeTa, has reportedly become the number one takeaway service company in the city, owning about 45 per cent of the market share. And that's less than a year after Meituan entered the Hong Kong market. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin …
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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing a story by Lao She that captures his evolving sentiments towards hens. At first, he expresses a deep dislike for hens, describing their incessant clucking and pecking as annoying. As the story progresses, he witnesses a hen fiercely protect and care for her brood, which changes h…
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Beginner | 我觉得我上司疯了 | I think my boss is crazy | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin thought his boss was crazy. Because his boss now not only required them to be at the company at eight in the morning, but also didn't allow them to eat breakfast at the company. In response, Li Yang felt that eight o'clock was too early to go to work. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a dail…
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Advanced | 【对话】我一直很喜欢用网盘储存我的照片 | [Conversation] I have always been fond of using cloud storage to store my photos | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun says his wife won't let him use the Baidu.com drive anymore. Wang Jun and Zhang Jun thus discuss the Baidu.com drive and the issue of data privacy. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your unde…
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Intermediate | 【对话】我学习AI绘画的微信群被解散了 | [Conversation] My WeChat group for learning AI painting was disbanded | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The conversation is about Wang Jun's dissatisfaction with an AI painting course he bought online. The WeChat group for the course was disbanded. Zhang Jun understood Wang Jun's mood of hoping to use AI to improve the efficiency of working. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in…
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2.3.25B 《那些断崖式卖房的人》 Story Walkthrough
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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing the unexpected struggles of "The People Who Sell Houses Like Cliff Drops," focusing on Yang Chenlu's regrettable journey of buying a house that quickly depreciated. From a heated dispute over a buyer's lowball offer to regret over a missed selling opportunity, we explore the hars…
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Advanced | 一些欧洲国家要抵制自行车 | Some European countries want to boycott bicycles | Mandarin Chinese Story
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It is well known that many Europeans like to travel by bicycle. However, it has been reported that there is a boycott of bicycles in some European countries. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your und…
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Intermediate | 谷歌面临新的挑战 | Google faces a new challenge | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Microsoft has released hardware with many AI services in it. Many people have begun to speculate whether Google will also release such a device. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, o…
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Beginner | 王军想给你介绍一个男生 | Wang Jun wants to introduce a boy to you | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue's boyfriend Wang Jun wants to introduce his friend to Zhang Li. So Gao asked Zhang if she wanted a boyfriend now. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, ne…
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Beginner | 妈妈们真的可以为了孩子付出一切 | Mothers really can do anything for their children | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin's mom now goes to Gao Jin's sister's house every day after work to cook for his sister and take care of the kids for her. He thinks his mom is working too hard. Li Yang said that if Gao Jin's mom doesn't go, the one who works hard is Gao Jin's sister. For this reason, Li Yang sighs that moms can really give everything for their children. Jo…
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Advanced | 【对话】你可以尝试做一个数字人来穿你的旗袍 | [Conversation] You can try to make a digital person to wear your cheongsam | Mandarin Chinese Story
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CHatGPT appears in the credits of Indian comedies. Thus, Lin Meng and Zhang Ying discussed the use of AI to make videos and digital people. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-cl…
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Intermediate | 【对话】王军因为没完成销售目标而感到沮丧 | [Conversation] Wang Jun was frustrated because he didn't meet his sales target | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun lamented that although he had not taken a break for 16 days, he still had not met his sales target. Zhang Jun reassured him that this was because the current market was not good. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chines…
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Intermediate | 去县城度假的年轻人变多了 | More and more young people are going to the county for holidays | Mandarin Chinese Story
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For vacations, young people prefer to have a good rest than traveling in crowded places. They do not want to continue to consume themselves while on vacation. Therefore, some counties with fewer people and less expense and nice scenery have become the first choice of young people for vacation. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning …
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Advanced | 为了刺激消费,各城市都“疯”了 | Cities are going crazy to stimulate consumption | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Several Chinese cities have launched trade-in programs targeting the property market. However, except for those who meet the requirements and have a clear need to change houses, most people do not pay much attention to this activity. More people are paying attention to the campaign to reduce the price of cars. Join other motivated learners on your …
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Beginner | 把房子租出去的话,你住哪儿? | Where will you live if you rent out the house? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin decides to rent out his house. But Li Yang is curious where Gao Jin will live if he rents out his house. Gao Jin says he'll stay at his parents' house because... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to t…
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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this episode, we are sharing the unexpected struggles of "The People Who Sell Houses Like Cliff Drops," focusing on Yang Chenlu's regrettable journey of buying a house that quickly depreciated. From a heated dispute over a buyer's lowball offer to regret over a missed selling opportunity, we explore the hars…
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Beginner | 我现在在我新租的房子里 | I'm in my new rented house now | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin called Li Yang to ask Li Yang today when to go to his home to play games. Li Yang said he wouldn't go because he had to do some shopping and cleaning in the afternoon. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily qui…
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Advanced |【对话】听说你的珍珠首饰店做得很不错! | [Conversation] I heard that your pearl jewelry shop is doing very well! | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng congratulated Zhang Ying on her promotion to Deputy General Manager. Zhang Ying thanked Lin Meng for her congratulations and said that she wanted to go to Zhang Ying's pearl jewelry shop to buy a necklace. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your…
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Intermediate | 【对话】中国多个新一线城市都取消了楼市限购政策 | [Conversation] Many new first-tier cities in China have cancelled the property purchase restriction policy | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Many new first-tier cities in China have cancelled the property purchase restriction policy. Lin Meng believes that the housing prices in these cities should not continue to fall this time. However, Zhang Ying believes that it is hard to say. After all, there are many empty houses in these cities. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learn…
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《本地味道》Local- Flavor- Weekly Mingle in Chinese 4/27
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Welcome to another episode of 听故事说中文! In this week's meetup, we talked about local flavors and how that connects us to our local community. ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron fo…
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Advanced | “空中的士”项目可能将帮助小鹏汽车逆风翻盘 | The "air taxi" project may help Xiaopeng Automobile to turn the tide | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Xpeng Motors is a new energy vehicle brand in China. It mainly focuses on electric SUVs before. Due to fierce competition in the industry, it has been losing money. However, it has turned around this year. In addition to entering overseas markets, its "air taxi" is also considered to have great potential. Join other motivated learners on your Chine…
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Beginner | 那个网站上的东西真的很不错! | The things on that website is really good! | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue thinks Zhang Li's new cup is cute. Zhang Li tells Gao Yue that she bought the cup on the website that Gao Yue shared. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary…
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Intermediate | 开彩票站挣钱吗? |Is it profitable to run a lottery station? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Although there are more and more lottery stations around the country, the profit of opening a lottery station is not as high as people think. It is reported that the proportion of dividends given to lottery stations in different provinces is different. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chine…
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AAPI Voices: A Live Reading of 《阿妈爱你》
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3.2.20B《王老先生住进了养老院》Story Walkthrough
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By becoming a member, you'll gain exclusive early access to 4 ad-free episodes/month, sync your Chinese learning experience with story and story walkthrough transcripts as well as episode-specific vocabulary lists. Plus, our weekly online meetups provide a platform for learners worldwide to practice speaking. ***************************************…
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Advanced | 【对话】为了节省安葬成本,不少人选择买便宜的房子来放亲人的骨灰盒 | [Conversation] In order to save burial costs, many people choose to buy cheap houses to place their loved ones' ashes | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that many people now choose to buy cheap houses to store their loved ones' urns in order to save burial costs. Zhang Ying thought this phenomenon was terrible. The neighbors of these houses would probably complain. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in…
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