Villagers on the plateau worry that fireworks displays will harm the environment and threaten the survival of local plants and animals.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: Xiao Pan, did you see the news? There was a fireworks show in Tibet that sparked a lot of controversy.
小潘: Yes, I did. The villagers said the fireworks had a strong smell, and they're worried it could harm animals and plants.
刘娜: That's right. The environment on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is unique, and plants grow very slowly. If it's damaged, it's hard to recover.
小潘: Teacher, I remember that snow leopards there are also afraid of loud sounds, right?
刘娜: Exactly. Experts say the noise and light from the fireworks can make snow leopards very anxious, and the homes of small animals could also be destroyed.
小潘: So even art events can cause problems for the environment. Humans need to be more careful.
刘娜: Yes. The plateau is an important ecological barrier for China. We must remember the principle of 'minimal disturbance'.
小潘: I think protecting the environment is more important than watching fireworks. I want to study these issues in the future.

Learning how measure words work in Chinese to make numerical expressions more accurate and natural.

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《English Translation》

大卫: Teacher Liu, I find counting in Chinese very complicated! Why can’t I say '一马' but have to say '一匹马'? What does '匹' mean?
刘娜: That’s a Chinese measure word! Every noun has its own 'exclusive partner'. '匹' is used specifically for large animals, especially horses. Look at the shape of '匹'—doesn’t it look a bit like a horse’s body?
大卫: It does look a little like it! Then why is '条' used for fish? I always get confused.
刘娜: Great question! '条' is used for long, narrow things. Fish, rivers, roads, and pants all use '条' because they are long and thin. Imagine them as being like a rope.
大卫: So it’s divided by shape! Then why do both paper and tables use '张'?
刘娜: '张' comes from the meaning 'to spread out'. It’s used for flat things that can be spread. Paper can be spread out, and tables have flat surfaces, so both use '张'. Does that make it easier to remember?
大卫: That’s awesome! So measure words actually have logic behind them. But what if I forget the correct one?
刘娜: You can always use the universal measure word '个'. It’s not the most accurate, but people will understand you. Still, using the correct measure word will instantly make your Chinese sound much more authentic!

小宝 and 小美 play a game of 'taking a taxi,' with 小美 as the driver and 小宝 as the passenger.

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《English Translation》

小美: Hello, where would you like to go?
小宝: I want to go to the zoo. Driver, is the zoo far?
小美: Not far, we’ll be there soon. Please fasten your seatbelt.
小宝: Okay, the seatbelt is fastened. Driver, how much is it?
小美: It’s ten yuan to the zoo.
小宝: Can it be a little cheaper?
小美: Hmm, okay, eight yuan.
小宝: Thank you, driver! Can you go a little faster?
小美: Sure, please sit properly. Let’s go!
小宝: Wow, driver, you’re driving really fast!
小美: We’ve arrived at the zoo, please get out.
小宝: Thank you, driver. Goodbye!
小美: Goodbye, welcome to ride my car next time!

A Chinese tourist was praised for risking his life to save someone in Japan, but Japanese media barely reported on it, sparking discussions about bias and fairness.

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《English Translation》

优子: Teacher Liu, I saw a news story yesterday about a Chinese tourist saving an unconscious woman by the sea in Japan. It was so touching!
刘娜: Yes, he had just had surgery on his collarbone, but still endured the pain to climb down a cliff. He bit the woman's hair to hold on until the rescue boat arrived. It was truly thrilling.
优子: But I checked, and Japan's major media hardly reported it. That's so strange. It was such a heroic act.
刘娜: That's exactly the focus of everyone's discussion. There was a lot of coverage in China and netizens praised his courage, but Japanese media remained collectively silent.
优子: Is it because some people are biased against Chinese tourists? I’ve also seen reports that mostly highlight bad behavior.
刘娜: You're right. The media often magnifies the negative and ignores acts of kindness. This actually means the Japanese public misses a chance to see the real China.
优子: What a pity. Kindness has no borders. When he saved her, he didn’t care what country she was from.
刘娜: Exactly. As the saying goes: What crosses borders isn't just ocean waves, but also the kindness in people's hearts.
优子: Hearing you say this, I feel even more that learning Chinese and understanding Chinese culture is important. Only through mutual understanding can prejudice be reduced.

小美 shares her favorite animal, and 李芳 guides her to describe it using words about appearance, color, and habits.

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《English Translation》

李芳: 小美, what’s your favorite animal?
小美: My favorite is the rabbit!
李芳: Oh? Then try to describe the rabbit with a few words.
小美: The rabbit is white, fluffy, and has long ears.
李芳: Very good. What does it usually like to do?
小美: It likes eating carrots and grass, and it hops around.
李芳: So cute. Rabbits are gentle animals with light and quick movements.
小美: Yes, whenever I see one, my heart feels warm.
李芳: You described it very well. Just by listening, others can imagine it.
小美: Next time I want to introduce the little squirrel!

During the autumn equinox, day and night are equal. Traditional Chinese medicine promotes moistening dryness, maintaining balance, and harmonizing yin and yang.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Hua'er, did you know? The autumn equinox means the day and night are equally long. After this, the weather will gradually get cooler.
陈花: Yes, I also read in the newspaper that during the autumn equinox you should pay attention to wellness, especially moistening dryness. But I'm not really sure what to do specifically.
黄刚: Traditional Chinese medicine values 'conservation.' After the equinox, yang energy starts to withdraw, so you should eat less spicy and fried food and more foods that moisten the lungs, like pears, white fungus, and Chinese yam.
陈花: I see, no wonder my throat has felt dry lately. Would drinking autumn pear syrup help?
黄刚: Yes, and lily bulb soup or white fungus dessert are also good. You should also pay attention to exercise—tai chi or walking are suitable, but don't work up a heavy sweat.
陈花: What about dry skin? Lately my skin feels itchy after I shower.
黄刚: Don't use water that's too hot, and apply moisturizer after washing. Chinese medicine also recommends soaking mulberries in water to drink, which nourishes yin and blood and is good for the skin.
陈花: That sounds really practical. I also feel that it's easy to get a little down in autumn. Maybe I should go out and get more sun, and chat with friends.
黄刚: Exactly. At the autumn equinox, you should take care of your mood as well as your body. Stay positive, and winter will be much more comfortable.

During the National Day holiday, highway traffic jams led people to play badminton and fish to pass the time.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, I saw on my phone that some people were playing badminton on the highway. That looks so fun! Aren't highways only for driving?
小刚: Yes, Xiaobao. Because the National Day holiday traffic jam was so serious, people got out of their cars to find ways to kill time.
小宝: There was even an uncle who took out a fishing rod and caught a big fish in just three minutes! Did he really fish on the highway?
小刚: Yes, he was very lucky. There happened to be a river under that spot, so he tried, and he caught a fish right away.
小宝: Wow! It's like the highway traffic jam turned into an amusement park.
小刚: Haha, you could say that. But actually, traffic jams make people very anxious. Being able to entertain themselves like this is a way of 'finding joy in hardship.'
小宝: Yeah, that way time passes faster and everyone feels more relaxed.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon is often told, expressing longing for home and reunion.

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《English Translation》

小潘: Teacher Liu, people always talk about Chang’e flying to the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. What is this story about?
刘娜: Chang’e was the wife of Hou Yi. After Hou Yi shot down nine suns, the Jade Emperor rewarded him with a pill of immortality.
小潘: A pill of immortality? Is that the kind of medicine that lets you live forever if you take it?
刘娜: Yes. One day, when Hou Yi wasn’t home, a bad person tried to steal the pill. Afraid it would be stolen, Chang’e swallowed it herself.
小潘: So where did she end up flying to?
刘娜: She flew up to the sky, reached the Moon Palace, and became the moon goddess. From then on, she and Hou Yi were separated by heaven and earth, never to meet again.
小潘: That’s so sad! So when people look at the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, do they think of Chang’e’s story?
刘娜: Yes. The moon is round, and while admiring it, people wish for family reunion and also tell Chang’e’s story.

During the autumn equinox, day and night are equal. Traditional Chinese medicine promotes moistening dryness, maintaining balance, and harmonizing yin and yang.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Hua'er, did you know? The autumn equinox means the day and night are equally long. After this, the weather will gradually get cooler.
陈花: Yes, I also read in the newspaper that during the autumn equinox you should pay attention to wellness, especially moistening dryness. But I'm not really sure what to do specifically.
黄刚: Traditional Chinese medicine values 'conservation.' After the equinox, yang energy starts to withdraw, so you should eat less spicy and fried food and more foods that moisten the lungs, like pears, white fungus, and Chinese yam.
陈花: I see, no wonder my throat has felt dry lately. Would drinking autumn pear syrup help?
黄刚: Yes, and lily bulb soup or white fungus dessert are also good. You should also pay attention to exercise—tai chi or walking are suitable, but don't work up a heavy sweat.
陈花: What about dry skin? Lately my skin feels itchy after I shower.
黄刚: Don't use water that's too hot, and apply moisturizer after washing. Chinese medicine also recommends soaking mulberries in water to drink, which nourishes yin and blood and is good for the skin.
陈花: That sounds really practical. I also feel that it's easy to get a little down in autumn. Maybe I should go out and get more sun, and chat with friends.
黄刚: Exactly. At the autumn equinox, you should take care of your mood as well as your body. Stay positive, and winter will be much more comfortable.

During the National Day holiday, highway traffic jams led people to play badminton and fish to pass the time.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, I saw on my phone that some people were playing badminton on the highway. That looks so fun! Aren't highways only for driving?
小刚: Yes, Xiaobao. Because the National Day holiday traffic jam was so serious, people got out of their cars to find ways to kill time.
小宝: There was even an uncle who took out a fishing rod and caught a big fish in just three minutes! Did he really fish on the highway?
小刚: Yes, he was very lucky. There happened to be a river under that spot, so he tried, and he caught a fish right away.
小宝: Wow! It's like the highway traffic jam turned into an amusement park.
小刚: Haha, you could say that. But actually, traffic jams make people very anxious. Being able to entertain themselves like this is a way of 'finding joy in hardship.'
小宝: Yeah, that way time passes faster and everyone feels more relaxed.