[HSK4] 外国人眼中的中国之美 - The Beauty of China Through Foreign Eyes Through experiences of intangible cultural heritage, foreign visitors gain a close and vivid understanding of real Chinese culture.

[HSK2] 明天的计划 - Plans for Tomorrow Xiao Mei and Xiao Bao talk about what they want to do tomorrow and how they plan to have fun together.

Your “Chinese name” is usually written by sound, not meaning ✍️ The real skill is choosing characters that: sound close, look natural as a name, and avoid bad imagery. Drop your name and the vibe you want in the comments✨

[HSK4] 一句中文的尊重 - The Respect in One Chinese Sentence A Japanese athlete praised the Chinese team in Chinese, showing respect and clear-mindedness in competitive sports.

If you learn one character for “online Chinese,” make it 网 (wǎng) 🌐 It originally means a net, and today it often signals “internet” or “online.” Think: 网 + N = the online version of N. Once you notice that pattern, new tech vocab gets easier to guess. What’s a 网 word you’ve seen before? ✨

[HSK6] “死了么”App为何爆火 - Why Did the “Dead Yet?” App Go Viral? A safety app for people living alone became popular with a “check-in + alert” feature, while also sparking debate over its name, privacy, and valuation.

[HSK5] 熊猫如何拉近中韩？ - How Do Pandas Bring China and South Korea Closer? South Korea’s proposal to extend the loan of giant pandas has drawn attention to panda diplomacy and public sentiment.

[HSK4] 工作报告修改 - Revising a Work Report 赵强 gives David detailed feedback on his submitted report, pointing out issues with data sources, logical structure, and the use of professional terminology, and provides suggestions for revision.

头 shows up everywhere in Chinese 🤯 It starts as “head,” then spreads into other meanings. Think of it in layers: head → counting animals → start/top → word ending Once you see that, you stop memorizing and start decoding. Next time you meet 头, ask: head, start, top, or suffix?

[HSK3] 去土耳其不用签证啦 - No Visa Needed to Go to Turkey Chinese tourists can travel to Turkey without a visa, but they should pay attention to the rules and safety.

Japanese pop culture didn’t just influence China’s internet. It reshaped parts of Chinese slang. 🇯🇵→🇨🇳 Which one have you seen before? 萌 / 宅 / 二次元 / 中二病 / 鬼畜 Save it for your slang folder. ✨

[HSK5] 财政“国补”延续的新信号 - New Signals from the Extension of Fiscal 'National Subsidies' The Ministry of Finance announced that national subsidies will continue in 2026, with a focus on consumption and innovation.

[HSK4] 中文里的日语'进口货' - Japanese 'Imports' in Chinese This explores popular words like '萌', '控', and '宅' that entered Chinese from Japanese and their cultural meanings.

Chinese questions are easier than you think ❓🇨🇳 One rule saves you from English-style word order. Chinese usually keeps the sentence order. You just replace the missing info with a question word. Learn a few question words, and you can ask about anything. Save this and practice one line today. ✨

[HSK4] 网红面包店的消失热潮 - The Vanishing Trend of Influencer Bakeries High-priced influencer bakeries are shutting down one after another, as consumers begin to value substance and cost performance.

Weather talk is one of the fastest ways to sound natural in Chinese ☀️🌧️ Because it’s everywhere, and the patterns repeat. Try using just one of these tomorrow: 今天天气怎么样？ Then answer with one weather word. Save this for your next small talk moment. ✨

[HSK6] AI造谣女篮案的警示 - A Warning from the AI Rumor Case Involving the Women's Basketball Team Two men used AI to fabricate fake videos about the Chinese women's basketball team for profit and were criminally detained, triggering social reflection.

[HSK5] 小熊猫要去台北的新家 - Red Pandas Moving to Their New Home in Taipei Shanghai and Taipei exchange endangered animals to promote cooperative conservation of red pandas and penguins.

[HSK1] 昨天去哪儿了 - Where Did You Go Yesterday? Xiaomei and Xiaobao talk about where they went yesterday and the fun things they did.

[HSK7] 不负期许：哪吒与文化创新 - Living Up to Expectations: Nezha and Cultural Innovation A New Year address praising Nezha sparks discussion between scholars of two generations on the spirit of Chinese animation and cultural breakthroughs.

Chinese loves to put “where/with whom” before the action 👣 我在家学习 = I study at home 我给你发信息 = I send you a message Build the stage, then let the verb perform! This one rule fixes a lot of beginner mistakes✨

[HSK5] 多语学习与大脑“健身” - Multilingual Learning and Brain ‘Fitness’ Findings on the relationship between multilingual ability and delayed aging, and their significance.

[HSK4] 商场展车误启动惊魂 - Exhibition Car Accident in a Mall A display car in a Zhongshan shopping mall was accidentally activated and crashed into a phone store, triggering reflections on safety.

[HSK3] 学习时尚中文表达 - Learning Fashion-Related Chinese Expressions 刘娜 starts teaching 俊熙 some basic Chinese expressions related to fashion and beauty, helping him use Chinese more naturally on social media platforms.

[HSK5] 免费学前教育的新开始 - A New Beginning for Free Preschool Education Waiving fees for the final year of kindergarten eases family burdens and promotes educational equity.

[HSK5] 柬泰停火后的援助与友谊 - Aid and Friendship After the Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire China provides emergency humanitarian assistance to Cambodia and supports the consolidation of the ceasefire situation.

[HSK3] 猜动物游戏 - Guess the Animal Game Xiaobao and Xiaomei imitate animal sounds together and guess what animals they are.

“谢谢” is safe. But it’s not the only “thank you” in Chinese 😉 Different situations want different vibes: 🙏 多谢 for big favors ☕ 辛苦了 for someone’s hard work 📱 麻烦你了 when they went out of their way 🙌 太客气了 when you receive a gift or a sweet compliment Save this for your next real conversation 💬

[HSK5] 用理性看待“子午冲”说法 - Viewing the 'Ziwu Clash' Rationally Online articles exaggerate the risks of the Bingwu year Ziwu clash. We should distinguish information rationally and focus on real life.

In Chinese, one character can flip the mood instantly 👀 大方 = generous 😊 小气 = stingy 😬 Size words, personality meanings. Have you noticed how often size words describe personality? ✨

[HSK3] 新年贺词里的大数字 - The Big Number in the New Year Message The New Year message mentions 140 trillion yuan, talking about national development and people's everyday lives.

[HSK4] 你喜欢什么？ - What Do You Like? In class, 刘娜 asks 俊熙 about his interests. 俊熙 talks about liking fashion, beauty, and photography, and they have a simple conversation around these interests.

You don’t “own” a cat in Chinese…😽 you become an 铲屎官 🧹🐈 铲屎官 literally means “the official in charge of poop.” 💩 猫奴 means “cat slave.” And yes! 吸猫 is a real verb. Language reflects how people feel about everyday life. Cats included. 🐈‍⬛ Are you a 猫奴 or a 云养猫 person?

[HSK6] 避孕品征税后的新担忧 - New Concerns After Contraceptives Are Taxed Again The reinstatement of taxes on contraceptives sparks public reflection on birth policies and living costs.

[HSK4] 一个叫“高兴”的新年宝宝 - A New Year Baby Named “Gaoxing” A baby girl born on New Year’s Day is named “Gaoxing,” sparking a discussion about wishes behind baby names.

[HSK3] 外面的世界 - The World Outside 李芳 takes 小美 to observe the street scene and learn vocabulary and expressions for describing what they see.

[HSK5] 跨年夜与孩子成长 - New Year’s Eve and Children’s Growth From changes in New Year’s Eve celebrations to reflections on children’s delayed maturity and education.

[HSK3] 机器人也来参加跨年晚会 - Robots Join the New Year’s Eve Gala Robot performances at New Year’s Eve galas spark children’s curiosity about technology.

[HSK2] 练习自我介绍 - Practicing Self-Introduction In the first lesson, 刘娜 helps 俊熙 practice a basic Chinese self-introduction, including his name, nationality, and interests.

[HSK4] 新年贺词里的马成语 - Horse Idioms in New Year Messages Three idioms containing the word “horse” used in New Year messages and their real-life significance.

[HSK3] 哪里的人更容易胖？ - Which Regions Are More Prone to Weight Gain? Differences in northern and southern diets lead to differences in obesity rates.

[HSK3] 做鬼脸比赛 - Funny Face Contest Xiaobao and Xiaomei have a contest to see whose expressions are more fun. They make funny faces at each other.

[HSK6] AI模特带货的真与假 - The Truth and Illusion of AI Models in Live Selling AI-powered virtual live selling is booming, while also sparking debates about quality and trust.

How to talk about weeks in Chinese 📅 For 1 or 2 weeks away, Chinese often stacks 上 and 下. 上周, 上上周 下周, 下下周 For 3 or more, native speakers usually stop stacking and switch to a cleaner pattern: N + 周 + 前/后 That one rule lets you talk about time precisely without guessing. ✨

[HSK4] 古人睡觉也很浪漫 - Ancient People Slept Romantically Too Ancient people turned sleep into a poetic way of living.

[HSK3] 动物园里的量词大冒险 - Measure-Word Adventure in the Zoo Li Fang and Xiao Mei observe various animals in the zoo and learn the measure words used for different animals to understand their diversity and usage.

[HSK7] 网红失联背后的真相 - The Truth Behind an Influencer’s Disappearance The influencer known as “橙子姐姐” was arrested in Cambodia on suspicion of online fraud and human trafficking.

Animals “speak” differently in Chinese 🐾 Some are instantly recognizable. Some sound totally different from English. The fun part is the writing. A lot of these sound words use the 口 radical, because they are voices. Once you notice that pattern, onomatopoeia stops looking random. ✨

[HSK5] 被动式聆听有效吗？ - Is Passive Listening Effective? 陈花 and 刘娜 discuss “passive listening”—whether playing Japanese radio or music while doing other things, like housework or driving, actually helps with learning Japanese.

[HSK3] 第一堂课：初次见面 - Lesson One: First Meeting In their first Chinese class, 刘娜 and 俊熙 from Korea get to know each other, introduce themselves briefly, and talk about their goals for learning Chinese.