刘娜 asks 小潘 whether he feels homesick and shares some ways to cope with it.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: 小潘, you've been in China for a long time. Do you feel homesick?
小潘: Yes, especially during holidays. I really miss my family and friends.
刘娜: I understand. What do you do during those times?
小潘: I call my family and listen to their voices. It makes me feel better.
刘娜: Hmm, that’s a good idea. Anything else?
小潘: I also go to Vietnamese restaurants. The food tastes similar to home.
刘娜: Right, food can bring the feeling of home. Have you met any Vietnamese friends?
小潘: Yes, a few of my classmates are from Vietnam. Sometimes we chat and talk about our hometown.
刘娜: That’s great! Talking with friends helps you feel less lonely.
小潘: Yes, I feel much better now and I'm gradually getting used to life here.

Xiaogang explains to Xiaobao the significance of Colombia joining the Belt and Road Initiative.

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《English Translation》

小刚: Xiaobao, did you know? Colombia is joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative!
小宝: What is the Belt and Road? Can you eat it?
小刚: Haha, no, you can’t eat it! The Belt and Road is when China works with other countries to do lots of cool things, like building roads, bridges, doing business, and making friends.
小宝: Where is Colombia? Is it far?
小刚: Yes, it’s far away, in the Americas. They want to work with China and build lots of new things together.
小宝: What are they going to build?
小刚: They want to build bridges, roads, and also some high-tech stuff. In the future, it might be easier for us to travel there!
小宝: That’s great! I want to see what fun things Colombia has!

A master and apprentice discuss the overseas loss and cultural ownership of the Chu Silk Manuscript.

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《English Translation》

王明月: Master, did you see the CCTV report? A key letter was just made public — it’s a payment reminder that Cai Jixiang sent to Ke Qiang back then. It offers critical evidence about how the Chu Silk Manuscript ended up in the U.S.
陈智高: The Chu Silk Manuscript... It's a priceless treasure from the Warring States period. It not only records ancient myths and numerology but is also the origin of Chinese bookbinding art. Its loss is truly a national sorrow.
王明月: It’s heartbreaking indeed. From being looted in 1942, to being taken to the U.S. by Ke Qiang in 1946, and eventually stored at the University of Chicago archives and the Sackler Foundation — such a long journey...
陈智高: This isn't just the wandering story of an artifact. It reflects the broader looting of Chinese cultural heritage in modern history. Every crease and mark on that silk manuscript is a wound of history.
王明月: Now the academic community is calling for the return of the manuscript. Do you think there will be real progress this time?
陈智高: That depends on many factors. The return of cultural relics from abroad is always a long process. It requires sincerity from foreign institutions and diplomatic skill from our own heritage departments. But one thing is clear — cultural roots must return to their source.

Yuko is interested in China's livestreaming culture, and Liu Na introduces the content and features of livestreams.

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《English Translation》

优子: Teacher Liu, I recently noticed that many young Chinese people watch livestreams. What are they watching?
刘娜: They enjoy livestreams. Some people sing, dance, or just chat. The content is very diverse.
优子: Sounds interesting! How can I find fun livestreams?
刘娜: You can use livestreaming platforms like Douyin, Kuaishou, or Bilibili. These platforms have many different types of livestreams.
优子: What are the most popular livestreams on these platforms?
刘娜: Gaming livestreams, product-selling livestreams, and celebrity interaction livestreams are all very popular.
优子: What does 'product-selling livestream' mean?
刘娜: It means the host introduces and sells products during the livestream. Many people enjoy shopping this way—it's very convenient.
优子: I see! That sounds fun. I want to give it a try too!
刘娜: Great! You can start with Douyin and gradually experience China’s livestream culture.

小潘 and 刘娜 discuss their feelings about learning Chinese. 小潘 talks about the advantages Vietnamese people have in learning Chinese and the difficulties they encounter.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: 小潘, do you think Chinese is difficult?
小潘: Some parts are okay, because Vietnamese also has Sino-Vietnamese words, so many words are easy to understand.
刘娜: Yes, you have many Sino-Vietnamese words, so it might be easier for you to learn.
小潘: Yes, but writing Chinese characters is very complicated, and we don't often write characters in Vietnam.
刘娜: What about pronunciation? Do you think it's hard?
小潘: The tones aren't too difficult because Vietnamese also has tones, but Chinese pronunciation is quite different from Vietnamese, so I need to practice more.
刘娜: I see. What about grammar?
小潘: Grammar is a bit complicated. I still need to slowly understand it.
刘娜: Great! It seems like you're studying Chinese seriously.
小潘: Yes, I think with more practice in characters, pronunciation, and grammar, my Chinese will keep improving.

A doctor leaving mid-surgery sparks debate. Huang Gang and Chen Hua discuss professional ethics and medical oversight.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Xiaohua, did you hear? At the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Dr. Xiao Fei left the operating room for 40 minutes during a procedure, causing quite a stir.
陈花: Really? Leaving in the middle of surgery? That’s serious! What about the patient?
黄刚: It’s said the patient was already under anesthesia, but the surgery hadn’t officially started. Xiao Fei claimed he wasn’t feeling well, but another version says there was an argument in the operating room and he walked out after taking off his gown.
陈花: Isn’t that a serious dereliction of duty? Every minute on the operating table is critical to the patient's safety.
黄刚: Exactly. According to the Medical Practitioners Law, leaving during surgery without a valid reason is a serious violation. Also, this case involves his affair partner, Dong Xiying, whose academic background has come under scrutiny.
陈花: Sigh, it’s really disheartening. Doctors aren’t just medical professionals — they represent responsibility and trust. If they can't uphold basic ethics, what can patients rely on?
黄刚: Right. I hope the relevant authorities conduct a thorough investigation and reveal the truth to the public.

Yuko learns how to express her peanut allergy in a restaurant and how to ask about the ingredients in a dish.

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《English Translation》

优子: Teacher 刘, I'm allergic to peanuts. How do I tell the waiter?
刘娜: You can say: 'I am allergic to peanuts. Does this dish contain peanuts?'
优子: What if I'm not sure what's in the dish?
刘娜: You can ask: 'Excuse me, what ingredients are in this dish?'
优子: Got it. What if I want to ask them not to add peanuts?
刘娜: You can say: 'Please do not add peanuts.'
优子: These sentences are very useful. Thank you, Teacher 刘!
刘娜: You're welcome. Remember to always ask before eating!

小潘 introduces his hometown, Huế in Vietnam, to 刘娜, including its culture, cuisine, and famous attractions.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: 小潘, your hometown is Huế, right? Can you tell me about it?
小潘: Sure. Huế is an ancient city in central Vietnam and used to be the imperial capital. It's a famous cultural city.
刘娜: Oh, an imperial capital? Is it like the Forbidden City in China?
小潘: Yes, kind of. The Imperial City in Huế has many old palaces and temples, and it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
刘娜: Sounds very historical! What else is special?
小潘: The food in Huế is also special, like spicy beef noodles. It's very spicy but delicious.
刘娜: I love spicy food! Are there other places worth visiting?
小潘: Yes, there's also the Perfume River. It's beautiful. At night, there are lanterns along the river—it’s very romantic.
刘娜: Wow, I definitely want to visit someday!
小潘: You're welcome to visit Huế. I can be your tour guide!

Xiaogang explains to Xiaobao the ticketing controversy surrounding Jay Chou's concert and discusses fairness and value.

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《English Translation》

小刚: Xiaobao, do you know who Jay Chou is?
小宝: Yes! Mom played his songs before. He sings really well!
小刚: That's right, but recently there was a problem at his concert. Some audience members paid 480 yuan for tickets but could only see the big screen and not the stage.
小宝: Huh? Weren't they really upset?
小刚: Yes, some people felt it was unfair because they paid to get in but couldn’t see the performance. However, the ticketing company said they had clearly stated those seats were in obstructed view areas.
小宝: Then why did they still buy the tickets?
小刚: Because they really like Jay Chou. Even if they couldn't see the stage, they still wanted to hear him sing. But some people think selling tickets like that is wrong — it's kind of like cheating.

Teacher 刘 introduces David to common lunchtime practices in Chinese workplaces.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: David, do you know how people in China take a break at noon in the office?
大卫: No, is it just for lunch?
刘娜: Yes, first they eat lunch, then many people take a short nap.
大卫: They sleep in the office?
刘娜: Yes, many people nap for about twenty minutes at their desks.
大卫: Is it allowed to do that in the company?
刘娜: Yes, it's very common in China and helps with afternoon work.
大卫: That's so interesting! It's not quite the same in the US.
刘娜: Yes, every country's workplace culture is different.
大卫: I think the Chinese lunch break is very healthy.