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Welcome to ”Mandarin with Stories: Learn Mandarin Chinese Through Stories and Conversations,” your ultimate Chinese language podcast for improving Mandarin listening skills through engaging narratives and real-life dialogues. Perfect for beginners and those advancing with HSK Level 1, 2, and 3 vocabulary, our episodes guide you through immersive Chinese listening practice. Experience the richness of Mandarin Chinese with native speaker stories, Mandarin dialogue practice, and everyday conver ...
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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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Advanced | 人们为何再次爱上吃减肥药？ | Why are people falling in love with diet pills again? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Modern people's pursuit of maintaining physical condition has shifted from mere external beauty to overall vitality. Although exercise has become a common choice, due to its limited effects, many people turn to external aids like healthy weight loss medications. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a d…
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Beginner | 我想毕业后先当一名导游 | I want to work as a tour guide after graduation | Mandarin Chinese Story
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This conversation describes that Gao Jin doesn't want to work in an office and plans to become a tour guide after graduation. With his English and French language skills, he can work as a foreign language tour guide. His family supports his decision to pursue what he wants to do first. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey …
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The article discusses the change in people's perception of gold investment. In the past, people mainly viewed gold as a value-preservation tool, but its price tripling over a decade has changed this notion, making more people recognize gold's investment value. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a dai…
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Intermediate | 进口药退出公立医院引热议 | The withdrawal of imported drugs from public hospitals sparks heated discussion | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The trending topic "Imported Drugs Exiting Public Hospitals" has drawn attention as a significant medical reform measure. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, …
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Gao Yue urgently needs materials that Li Yang previously sent to Zhang Li, and calls Zhang Li who is still in the office for help. Zhang Li immediately forwards the materials. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily q…
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Advanced | 【对话】很多Tik Tok难民选择留在小红书 | 【Dialogue】Many TikTok refugees choose to stay on Xiaohongshu | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The dialogue discusses the aftermath of TikTok's ban being lifted. While some users returned to TikTok, others chose to remain on Xiaohongshu, enjoying cross-cultural interactions with Chinese users. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full …
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Intermediate | 从校园到职场会遇到的问题 | The problem encountered when transitioning from campus to the workplace | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The article discusses the problems in Chinese higher education, pointing out that university students lack practical experience and rely too heavily on theoretical learning. Due to overprotection from schools and families, students find it difficult to adapt to the workplace environment. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journe…
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Beginner | 你现在生病呢，工作别太累 | You're sick right now, so don't work too hard | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin, who is hospitalized, asks Li Yang to bring work materials, and Li Yang agrees to help. Li Yang reminds Gao Jin to rest while sick and promises to keep him updated about company matters. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text …
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Advanced | 女歌手韩红：公益路上的坚持者 | Female Singer Han Hong: A Perseverer on the Path of Philanthropy | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In January this year, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, China, where the disaster area needed large quantities of supplies. As the founder of Beijing Han Hong Love Charity Foundation, singer Han Hong immediately led medical experts and volunteers to the disaster area. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot…
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Gao Yue says she has injured her right leg and needs to go to the hospital with her mother, asking if Zhang Li can help request leave for her. Zhang Li agrees and asks if Gao Yue needs her to bring her computer in the evening. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chi…
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Advanced | 【对话】现在很多健身机构都不靠谱 | 【Dialogue】Nowadays, many fitness centers are unreliable | Mandarin Chinese Story
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This conversation discusses the closure and absconding of a gym, leading to a discussion about the chaos in the fitness industry. Both parties believe that many fitness institutions engage in fraudulent behavior by collecting membership fees in advance and then running away with the money, seriously damaging consumer rights. Join other motivated le…
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Intermediate | 【对话】公司新进的深海鱼到货后都快坏了 | 【Dialogue】The newly procured deep-sea fish were already close to spoiling upon arrival at the company | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The conversation reveals a crisis involving a shipment of Canadian deep-sea fish that arrived in poor condition, resulting in substantial financial losses for the company. The situation has visibly affected their boss, who is known for maintaining high business ethics. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Rece…
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Beginner | 住院的话，你就不能上班了 | If you're hospitalized, you won't be able to go to work | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin asks Li Yang if he went to the hospital to check his leg. Li Yang says he did, and the doctor said it was nothing serious and he only needs to take medicine without hospitalization. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Ch…
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Advanced | 网约护士进行上门服务提高了很多人的幸福感 | Online appointment nurses providing in-home services have greatly improved many people's sense of happiness | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In-home services by online appointment allow patients to easily book home nursing care through mobile platforms. This model not only provides convenience for patients but also creates job opportunities for unemployed nurses. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chine…
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Intermediate | 互联网改变了保险公司卖保险的方式 | The internet has changed the way insurance companies sell insurance | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The Internet has changed China's insurance sales model. The traditional method of selling to friends and relatives has shifted to online marketing through influencers. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to t…
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After working overtime, Gao Yue and Zhang Li discuss how to get home. Though Gao Yue invites Zhang Li to stay over, Zhang Li chooses to take a taxi home because her grandmother is waiting. Gao Yue shows concern for Zhang Li's safety and asks her to notify when she arrives home. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maa…
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Advanced | 【对话】我希望我能成为值得她崇拜的人 | 【Dialogue】I hope I can become someone she admires | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun asked Zhang Jun why he called at 2 AM, saying he was sleeping and missed the call. Zhang Jun replied that he had broken up, or more precisely, was dumped. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test …
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Intermediate | 【对话】你怎么愁容满面？ | [Conversation] Why do you look so worried? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Zhang Jun asks Wang Jun why he looks worried when he just got promoted with a salary increase. Wang Jun responds that he had an argument with his wife at lunch, explaining that ... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, da…
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Intermediate | 为何不少中国的中小公司想在美国上市 | Why do many Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises want to go public in the United States | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Compared to obtaining bank loans, companies are more willing to raise development funds through listing. Since it is much easier to go public in the United States than in China, many cash-strapped small and medium-sized enterprises are actively seeking to apply for listings in the U.S. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey …
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Advanced | 【热议】女硕士被农村大龄男性“收留”十三年，并生了两个孩子 | 【Hot Topic】A Female Master's Degree Holder 'Taken In' by an Older Rural Man for Thirteen Years and Gave Birth to Two Children | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The recent news about "a female postgraduate being held captive by a rural bachelor for 13 years" has become the most concerning news among Chinese netizens. However, Chinese authorities haven't officially determined it as "imprisonment." Official announcements and news reports use the term "taking in" instead. Join other motivated learners on your…
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Gao Jin mentioned to Li Yang that he hadn't invited him to play basketball ever since his daughter was born. Li Yang explained that it was because he truly didn't have any spare time. He had to look after his daughter and devoted all of his time to her. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chin…
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Intermediate | 【对话】我的基金没赚多少钱 | 【Dialogue】My funds didn't earn much money | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that the fund he bought last year finally turned profitable. Zhang Jun congratulated him on earning money besides his salary. He said that since he started researching side jobs, he had found it really hard to make money other than from salary. Wang Jun agreed. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w…
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Advanced | 【对话】花这么多钱买游戏机确实容易被唠叨 | 【Dialogue】Spending so much money on a game console will indeed make you easily get nagged at | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that he wanted to buy a Switch but it was too expensive. Zhang Jun was surprised and said that with his high salary, the Switch shouldn't be expensive for him. Wang Jun said that he had lost the right to manage property after getting married, so he really needed to save money to buy it. Join other motivated learners on your …
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Beginner | 他家孩子从出生起就是他丈母娘在带 | Since his child was born, it has been his mother-in-law who has been taking care of the child | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue told Zhang Li that her mother had been helping her younger brother take care of his child this month and she thought her mother was going to get sick from exhaustion. Zhang Li commented that it seemed that whoever took on the task of looking after the child would end up getting sick. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…
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Although TikTok hasn't gone public, it still releases financial data irregularly. Due to the economic downturn, TikTok, which was once valued at over hundreds of billions of US dollars, saw a sharp decline in its valuation. Many people thus sighed that it's the times that create heroes. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey…
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Beginner | 我也没想到我真的能去中东工作 | I didn't expect that I could actually go to work in the Middle East either | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin offered his congratulations to Li Yang and mentioned that he had learned that Li Yang was about to work in the Middle East. He also pointed out that Li Yang had always yearned to do so. Li Yang said that he hadn't thought he would actually be able to work in the Middle East. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey wit…
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Intermediate | 什么让人们的旅游热情变成了行动？ | What has turned people's enthusiasm for tourism into actions? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Although people are becoming more cautious about spending money, they are increasingly willing to travel. However, this is not only because traveling enables people to see new and interesting things. More importantly, the costs of transportation and accommodation are getting lower and lower. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…
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Intermediate | 【对话】我用的大模型现在生成图片需要排队 | 【Dialogue】The large model I'm using now requires queuing up to generate pictures | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that the AI painting large model had greatly increased the speed at which he produced design drawings. So, he had specifically opened a membership for it. Zhang Jun asked which large model Wang Jun used. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Ch…
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Beginner | 长期一起打比赛让他们知道相互都是很好的人 | Playing matches together for a long time has made them realize that they are all nice people to each other| Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue told Zhang Li that she hadn't expected Zhang Ying and Wang Jun to become a couple. Zhang Li agreed and wondered how they could get together after they stopped playing matches since they hardly talked when they played matches for many years. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…
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Advanced | 【对话】他依靠家里长辈的关系解决的就业问题 | 【Dialogue】He solved the employment problem by relying on the connections of his family elders | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that her younger brother had finally confirmed his job. In the end, he solved the employment problem by relying on the connections of the elders in the family. Zhang Ying said that Lin Meng shouldn't put it that way as her brother would feel bad if he heard that. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journe…
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Beginner | 我觉得我们可以办羽毛球比赛 | I think we can hold a badminton tournament | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin told Li Yang that the company intended to hold an activity to help colleagues get to know each other better and asked for suggestions on what activity to organize. Li Yang proposed holding a badminton competition as all colleagues could play badminton. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a dai…
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Advanced | 对“预制朋友圈” 现象的思考 | Thoughts on the Phenomenon of "Pre-made Moments (of WeChat)"| Mandarin Chinese Story
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In order to present a good image online, many people will "pre-make Moments (of WeChat)". "Pre-made Moments" means that people take a lot of pictures during one trip and then post these pictures at different times to pretend that they have been out having fun for a long time. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayo…
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Intermediate | 相亲平台抓住了相亲尴尬的商机 | The blind date platforms have seized the business opportunities arising from the awkwardness of blind dates | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Finding a marriage partner through blind dates with strangers is a unique culture in China. In China's blind date market, people focus on comprehensive conditions. Many netizens say that they are reluctant to go on blind dates because it makes them feel disrespected. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receiv…
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Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. Today, we'll listen to a Christmas story. Story 1: 我们要开始准备圣诞了。 Wǒmen yào kāishǐ zhǔnbèi Shèngdànle. We need to start preparing for Christmas. 是啊，我们今天去买圣诞树吧。 Shì a, wǒmen jīntiān qù mǎi Shèngdànshù ba. Yes, let's go buy a Christmas tree today. 我想去挑一个大大的圣诞树。 Wǒ xiǎng qù tiāo yīgè dàdà de Shèngdànshù. I want to pick o…
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Beginner | 我们明天晚上六点半吃饭，八点打球 | We'll have dinner at half past six tomorrow evening and play ball games at eight | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue suggested going to play badminton at the stadium near the company tomorrow evening. Zhang Li agreed but thought that there might not be available courts at the stadium. She proposed going to the one near her home instead. Gao Yue was okay with that. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily …
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Advanced | 【对话】我也想看五月天的演唱会！ | 【Dialogue】I also want to watch Mayday's concert! | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that she went to see Mayday's concert in Shanghai and it was amazing. Zhang Ying expressed her envy as she couldn't make it due to lack of time. They mentioned how Mayday faced accusations without direct refutation and remained reliable in the entertainment industry. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…
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Intermediate | 【对话】你在哪里看到这个保险的？ | 【Dialogue】Where did you see this insurance? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng shared with Zhang Ying a unique insurance for tax reduction and as a health insurance with financial value. It can lower personal income tax according to the rate. There's reimbursement for specific diseases. If no claims happen, one can get back money. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a d…
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Beginner | 她的房租得是她半个月的工资了吧？ | Her rent must be equivalent to half of her monthly salary, right? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin indicates because the distance between his home and his sister's company is quite far, his sister is obliged to rent a house in the vicinity of the company. Li Yang exclaims the houses near her company are extremely expensive! He speculates her rent must amount to half of her monthly salary. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese lea…
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Intermediate | 中国只有4.5%的制造业企业在东北地区 | Only 4.5% of manufacturing enterprises in China are located in the Northeast region | Mandarin Chinese Story
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It is reported that there are already 6.03 million manufacturing enterprises in China. However, only 268,300 of them are in the Northeast region. The Northeast is an old industrial area in China and was extremely glorious in the past. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…
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Advanced | 年轻人的选择：大学还是专科？ | Young People's Choice: University or Vocational College? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The number of young people determined to attend university seems to be decreasing. It's not because they think learning is unimportant. Instead, they care more about employment prospects and their dreams than experiencing university life. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in …
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Advanced | 【对话】林徽因真的是一位值得尊重的女性 | 【Dialogue】Lin Huiyin is truly a woman worthy of respect | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Huiyin has constantly been regarded with disdain by certain individuals on account of her emotional affairs. Zhang Ying laments that it is truly a pity for women. They think Lin Huiyin is a woman worthy of profound respect. She not only partook in numerous significant architectural design projects and the design of the Chinese national emblem, …
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Beginner | 虽然我不骑电动车，但是它也影响到了我的生活 | Although I don't ride an electric scooter, it still affects my life | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Yue remarks that the number of people riding electric bicycles is on the rise. Zhang Li concurs. Gao Yue further elaborates that although she herself does not ride an electric bicycle, it has nonetheless had an impact on her life. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…
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Intermediate | 【对话】中国不是一个移民国家 | 【Dialogue】China is not a country of immigration | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng reveals her French friend has managed to acquire a Chinese ID card after having resided in China for twenty years. Zhang Ying comments that while many Chinese people have the inclination to immigrate to other countries, the process of immigrating to China is the most challenging of all. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learnin…
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Advanced | 中国正在努力把送外卖的年轻人“拉”回工厂 | China is trying hard to “pull” young people who deliver food back to factories | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In recent years, many young people would rather deliver food than work in factories. In fact, China has long noticed this phenomenon and realized that the government should do something to solve this problem. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your lev…
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Beginner | 我姐的性格和我妈越来越像了 | My elder sister's personality is more and more like that of my mother | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin says his sister's personality is becoming more and more like their mother's. Li Yang wonders if she starts to manage him. Gao Jin says yes, as she now cares about when he comes home at night. Gao Jin thinks it might be because she has lived with their mother for two years. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with …
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Intermediate | 年轻人的返乡之困 | The dilemma of young people returning to their hometowns | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Due to the excessive work pressure in big cities, many highly educated young people are considering resigning and going back to work in their hometowns. However, judging from the data, there are not many good job positions in second- and third-tier cities, let alone fourth- and fifth-tier cities. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learni…
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Intermediate | 【对话】袁隆平的研究成果确实帮助了很多人 | [Dialogue] Yuan Longping's research results have indeed helped many people | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun realizes the importance of Yuan Longping's agricultural research in Africa. An African farmer regards Yuan as his teacher. A Nigerian farmer learned planting techniques from a Changsha expert. Zhang Jun hopes both Africa and us get better. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…
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Advanced | 【对话】一些房产项目正在积极通过开发旅居服务来维持运营 | [Dialogue] Some real estate projects are actively maintaining operations by developing residential tourism services | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun says that although the government is addressing the issue of unfinished buildings, research institutions and influencers still remain unoptimistic about Chinese real estate companies. Zhang Jun remarks that this is normal as it is for homebuyers rather than for real estate companies. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning j…
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Beginner | 你们两个的性格真的很不一样 | Your two personalities are really very different | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Zhang Li says Gao Yue and her brother have different personalities despite growing up in the same environment. Zhang Li thinks it's because they take after different parents. Gao Yue agrees and says her brother doesn't want to be like their mom. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…
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Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. As the spooky season is in full swing, we'll have 2 stories about Halloween for you. Let's get started. Story 1: 你好！今天是万圣节，我们一起去参加活动吧？ Nǐ hǎo! Jīntiān shì wànshèngjié, wǒmen yīqǐ qù cānjiā huódòng ba? Hello! Today is Halloween, shall we go join the activities together? 好啊！我很喜欢万圣节的活动，我经常参加！ hǎo ā ！ wǒ hěn xǐhuān wàn…
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