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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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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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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 | 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. Today, we'll listen to 2 conversations about going to parks and enjoying nature. Let's get started. Story 1: 你喜欢自然环境吗？ nǐ xǐhuān zìrán huánjìng ma? Do you like the natural environment? 我非常喜欢，尤其是植物和动物。 wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān, yóuqí shì zhíwù hé dòngwù. I really like it, especially plants and animals. 我也是。你知道北京的动物园吗？ wǒ …
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Beginner | 家庭出游选目的地不容易 | It is not easy to choose a destination for family travel | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin says that young people and the elderly consider different things when choosing a travel destination. Li Yang agrees, stating that the elderly like places with a good environment while young people prefer interesting places. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandari…
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Intermediate | 为什么越来越多的人开始网恋？ | Why are more and more people starting online relationships? | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Many people who find life dull want to be in a relationship. However, in their regular lives, they can hardly meet new people and are afraid to date acquaintances. So, more and more people start to make new friends online and even date netizens. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…
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Advanced | 年轻人的养老之忧 | The worries about old-age care of young people | Mandarin Chinese Story
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After clearly understanding the retirement wages of different occupations, a large number of young people lament that they will definitely not be able to rely on retirement wages to live. At the same time, they also understand that ordinary people cannot expect their children to support them in old age. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese…
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Welcome to Mandarin with Stories. Todays first dialogue will be a conversation about staying healthy. The second conversation will be a casual chat between two colleagues in an office. The vocabulary is based on SUBTLEX-500 (500 most common words in movie subtitles). Story 1 in Chinese / Pinyin: 你最近身体怎么样？听说你去医院了。 Nǐ zuìjìn shēntǐ zěnme yàng? Tīng…
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For this episode, listen to an HSK 2 level dialogue that is happening at a train station. Open the transcript to follow the story live, or find the story in Chinese and English below: Story in Chinese: 今天我是第一次坐中国的高铁，有点兴奋。你呢？你坐过高铁吗？ 当然，我常常坐高铁。它很快，也很方便。 我刚到车站，还不太懂怎么找到我的车厢和座位。 没关系，我可以帮你。你有车票吗？让我看看。 有的，这就是我的车票。 哦，你要去北京。你的车厢在八号，上车后往右边走。 谢谢你。车上有没有什么我需要注意…
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Gao Yue comments that Zhang Li's grandma looks very young. Zhang Li agrees and attributes it to her grandma's love for sports and good sleep. Gao Yue then asks what sports a seventy - year - old can do. Zhang Li says her grandma likes running, swimming and skiing sometimes. Gao Yue is surprised that an old person can ski. Join other motivated learn…
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Advanced | 【对话】我已婚未育的女性朋友找工作找的心态都崩了 | 【Dialogue】My female friend who is married but childless is on the verge of a breakdown while looking for a job | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng and Zhang Ying discuss that married but childless women face difficulties in the job market. Companies worry they might get pregnant soon. If so, companies pay during maternity leave and hire replacements. Therefore many recruiters prefer men or women with kids and mortgages. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w…
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Intermediate | 【对话】你先用招聘软件吧 | 【Dialogue】You can use recruitment software first | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Wang Jun wants to change his job and asks Zhang Jun for advice on job - hunting methods. Zhang Jun suggests using recruitment software first as there are more opportunities on it. But he also mentions that Wang Jun should perfect his resume. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading …
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Discover the third episode of Mandarin with Stories. Open the transcript to follow the story live, or find the story in Chinese and English below: Story in Chinese: 在一个晴朗的白天天，八个小朋友在公园里一起玩儿。他们的名字是小明、小红、小刚、丽丽、杰克、玛丽、阿里和蒂姆。小明说：“我们来踢球吧！”其他小朋友都同意。小明拿出一个红色的足球，放在地上。他们开始踢球，玩得非常高兴。 踢了一会儿，小朋友们累了。他们坐在一起休息，喝水，吃面包。小红说：“踢球真好玩儿！我最喜欢足球。”小刚点头说：“我也喜欢。” 休息好了，他们又站起来准备去…
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Intermediate | 不是所有的人都适合当保险经纪人 | Not all people are cut out to be insurance brokers | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Many high - salaried unemployed people choose to be insurance brokers. But not everyone suits this job. Insurance brokers need to know various insurances well, communicate with different people and endure doubts about themselves and insurance. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese readin…
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Advanced | A 股牛市下的投资者行为 | Investor behavior in the A - share bull market | Mandarin Chinese Story
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China's A - share market is thought to be in a bull market. Shanghai Stock Exchange's trading system once crashed due to high volume. The last major bull market was in 2015 when trading value exceeded trillion for 43 days. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese…
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Li Yang laments his sister's weight gain due to overeating, while Gao Jin attributes it to both diet and age-related factors, advising against imposing too much pressure. Li Yang worries about health risks, and Gao Jin highlights stress as a contributor to weight gain. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Rece…
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Discover the second episode of Mandarin with Stories. Open the transcript to follow the story live, or find the story in Chinese and English below: Story in Chinese: 在一个阳光明媚的早上，爸爸、妈妈和他们的两个孩子，小明和小红，决定去北京旅行。他们先坐火车来到北京。小明很喜欢火车，他一直问：“妈妈，我们什么时候到北京？”妈妈笑着说：“快了，再等等。” 到了北京，他们坐出租车去酒店。爸爸问司机：“请问，这里去天安门要多久？”司机回答：“不用很久，大约十分钟。” 在酒店休息了一下，他们决定去天安门边上。小红看到很多人在广场上走路，她…
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Intermediate | 【对话】女生写58页PPT向银行举报男友出轨 | [Conversation] A girl writes a 58-page PowerPoint to report her boyfriend's infidelities | Mandarin Chinese Story
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A girlfriend using a PPT reported her boyfriend, an employee of China Merchants Bank, for repeated infidelity. She wanted him to face consequences like losing his job. The two speakers supported her as the boyfriend's behavior was unacceptable considering his job. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a…
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Zhang Li complains about the difficulty of losing weight, noting she only lost five pounds after three months of swimming. Gao Yue encourages her, suggesting the slow weight loss is due to her diet. Zhang Li acknowledges this and expresses gratitude for the support from Gao Yue and her mother. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning …
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Advanced | 【对话】真没想到你的小说竟然即将被拍成电影 | [Conversation] I can't believe your novel is about to be made into a movie | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Lin Meng sold movie rights of two novels. She shared this good news with Zhang Ying. She said, thanks to Zhang Ying and website award, she didn't give up writing. 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 y…
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Discover the first episode of Mandarin with Stories. Open the transcript to follow the story live, or find the story in Chinese and English below: Story in Chinese: 小明是小学生。他住在北京。小明每天早上六点起床。他有弟弟，叫小文。 小明喜欢吃早饭。他喜欢包子和鸡蛋。吃完早饭，小明和弟弟去学校。他们的学校很大，有很多学生和老师。老师喜欢小明，因为小明很认真。 下午，小明和弟弟回家。走路十分钟到家。妈妈准备好了午饭。午饭有米饭、肉和菜。 吃完午饭，小明做作业。他的弟弟看电视。小明喜欢看书。爸爸六点回家。爸爸很忙，但他会和小明聊天。 …
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Intermediate | 好的官员如何走上贪污之路 | How good officers go down the path of corruption | Mandarin Chinese Story
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In fact, quite a number of corrupt officials had a good work record before they became corrupt. However, as the temptation of power is too great, many businessmen do whatever they can to draw in officials and themselves. This has made many officials accept bribes without their awareness. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journe…
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“Autopilot safety officer” has become a popular position in the job market. Companies such as Turnip Express (a company owned by Baidu), Xiaomi Automobile, and DiDi are all hiring in large numbers. These companies reportedly get an average of 600 resumes a day. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a da…
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Beginner | 我妈打算在感到无聊的时候学习英语 | My mom plans to learn English when she's bored | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin's mother used to shop when bored but realized it's unhealthy. Now, she plans to learn English to travel abroad, though Gao doubts her commitment. 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 under…
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Advanced | 【对话】我记得上周你说你们单元有个电梯运行异常 | [Conversation] I remember last week you said there was an elevator in your unit that was not functioning properly | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Zhang Jun was trapped in an elevator yesterday, but maintenance arrived promptly. It was the elevator that he felt strange last week. Wang Jun was surprised that even Zhang Jun knew the elevator had something wrong, he still took it. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Manda…
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Both Zhang Li and Gao Yue prefer online shopping. They both agree Online shopping's rise leads to less street shopping. For this, Zhang Li's mom decides to sell her commercial properties. 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 Chin…
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Intermediate | 【对话】张杰公开别人手机号的这个行为可能涉及侵权 | [Conversation] Zhang Jie's act of disclosing someone else's cell phone number may involve copyright infringement | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Singer Zhang Jie was stormed by the internet because he “disclosed” someone else's cell phone number during a concert. Lin Meng and Zhang Ying are discussing the incident. 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 …
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Advanced | 中国首条跨省“飞的”正式开始运营 | China's first inter-provincial “flying” officially began operations | Mandarin Chinese Story
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The country's first inter-provincial scheduled low-altitude passenger transportation route from Shanghai Pudong Airport to the Kunshan Terminal in Jiangsu Province has reportedly been officially opened. It has shortened what was previously a more than two-hour drive to a 25-minute flight. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journ…
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Beginner | 去北京工作会让我有新的烦恼 | Going to work in Beijing will give me new worries | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Gao Jin tells Li Yang that he now has two opportunities to work in Beijing. Li Yang knows that Gao Jin has always wanted to work in Beijing, so he is happy for him. However, Gao Jin says that working in Beijing will give him new worries. And his new worries are... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a…
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Intermediate | 00后奥运冠军备受关注 | An Post-00 Olympic Champion is in the Spotlight | Mandarin Chinese Story
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Pan Zhanle is the men's 100-meter freestyle champion at this year's Paris Olympics. He is also the world record holder in the 100-meter freestyle. And he outdid himself and broke his own record at the Paris Olympics. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for …
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