Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語リスニング

The phenomenon of college graduates going back to vocational schools sparks heated debate and reflection in society.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Hua, have you heard? Nowadays quite a few undergraduates are going back to vocational colleges to study practical skills for jobs. This news is really surprising.
陈花: Yes, a colleague just discussed this with me the other day. Actually, it’s hard even for undergraduates to find jobs now. Companies prefer people with practical skills. For example, at Zhengzhou Railway Vocational College, 90% of graduates enter the railway system, with stable and respectable jobs.
黄刚: But some netizens feel it’s ironic that someone who scored 600 on the college entrance exam ends up with a vocational diploma. They even doubt whether degrees are becoming ‘worthless.’ Do you think this reverse trend in education affects fairness?
陈花: I think it reflects changes in market demand. What society needs are talents with both ‘skills + knowledge,’ not people who only know how to take exams. As the saying goes, ‘With a skill in hand, you’ll never worry about food.’
黄刚: Also, undergraduate courses are sometimes too theoretical and can’t keep up with industry needs. On the other hand, vocational schools are closely linked to market demand. Popular majors like rail transit and new energy have very high employment rates.
陈花: Exactly. Many of my students now actually envy vocational school students, thinking they have an easier time finding good jobs. As long as you keep improving yourself, regardless of degree level, you can achieve good development.
黄刚: It seems that ‘degree-only thinking’ no longer works. Society now values practical skills and experience more. We must remind kids not to focus only on diplomas—real ability is what matters.

Exploring why Zhang Jie insists on live performances and does not want to be restricted by variety shows.

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《English Translation》

优子: Teacher Liu, I read in the news that Zhang Jie doesn’t want to join the program 'Singer'. Isn’t he a very famous singer? Why doesn’t he participate?
刘娜: Zhang Jie actually really enjoys singing at his concerts. He feels that singing on his own stage is more free and more genuine, without having to compete with others.
优子: But 'Singer' is so popular, many people want to join! Does Zhang Jie really dislike competitions?
刘娜: Yes, he said he likes 'Live', meaning he enjoys true live performances. Once when he joined a program, people suspected him of lip-syncing, which made him very sad.
优子: Oh, I see. I think singers should have their own choices, right?
刘娜: That’s right. Zhang Jie believes the most important thing in music is authenticity and emotion, not just winning rankings. In fact, many singers hope to sing the songs they love, not only for competition.

小宝 and 小美 see a strange little animal in the park and have an interesting discussion.

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《English Translation》

小宝: 小美, look, what's that?
小美: I don't know, what kind of animal is it?
小宝: I think it looks like a little rabbit, but its ears aren't long.
小美: It has big eyes, so cute!
小宝: Let's go ask Mom.
小美: Okay, I want to know too.
小宝: Mom said it's a little squirrel.
小美: Oh, so it's a little squirrel! It's really pretty.
小宝: I think squirrels are interesting. They can climb trees.
小美: Next time let's bring some nuts for it, okay?
小宝: Okay! The little squirrel will definitely like that.

Why astronauts need fitness equipment to exercise in space.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, can you play in space? Can you just float around all the time? That sounds so fun!
小刚: Yes, you can really float in space, but astronauts can’t just play all the time. They have to exercise every day.
小宝: Why? Isn’t space very relaxing?
小刚: Because in space there’s no gravity, people’s bones and muscles slowly get weaker. They need exercise to stay strong.
小宝: How do they exercise? Can they run in space?
小刚: Yes! In the Chinese space station there’s a treadmill, equipment like a bicycle, and machines with resistance bands. Astronauts use them every day.
小宝: Wow, so there’s a gym in space! When I grow up, I want to exercise in space too!

小美 says she feels 'blue' today. 李芳 takes this chance to explore the relationship between colors and emotions, guiding her to express her state of mind.

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《English Translation》

李芳: 小美, how are you feeling today?
小美: Hmm... Today I’m in a blue mood.
李芳: Blue? What does blue feel like to you?
小美: A bit quiet, and I kind of want to be alone.
李芳: I see. Colors can help us express our feelings.
小美: Then what color are you today?
李芳: Today I’m yellow, warm like the sun.
小美: Yellow sounds so cheerful!
李芳: Yes, every color has its own emotion.
小美: Then tomorrow I want to have a colorful mood!
李芳: Great! A colorful mood must be wonderful!

The release of 'Nanjing Photo Studio' sparked different reactions and discussions in both countries about history.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: Have you heard? The recently released Chinese film 'Nanjing Photo Studio' has stirred up a lot of controversy.
优子: I saw it in the news. It’s about the Nanjing Massacre, right?
刘娜: Yes. The film was made based on historical materials, and many Chinese people feel it reminds everyone not to forget history.
优子: In Japan, some people worry that the film will strengthen anti-Japanese sentiment and even affect the safety of Japanese living in China.
刘娜: I understand. This actually reflects the different feelings and concerns of China and Japan toward that period of history.
优子: Yes, I also hope people can discuss history, but not let emotions turn into attacks on each other.
刘娜: Exactly. There’s a Chinese idiom: '以史为鉴', meaning to learn from history and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
优子: I hope everyone can learn more about peace from history, not new hatred.

Discussing the emotional and gender bias issues behind Jiro Wang's 'being the third party' incident, and reflecting on a healthy view of love.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Hua’er, did you see today’s trending topic? Jiro Wang was 'made the third party' by his ex-girlfriend, but the groom turned out not to be him. I’m confused and a bit sad about it.
陈花: I was shocked when I saw the news this morning. Why is it so hard for celebrities to date? No wonder he said he always felt lonely. Some netizens even joked about the 'male idol being cheated on', which is actually quite disrespectful.
黄刚: Yeah, people often joke about male victims, ignoring the fact that they can be hurt too. Just like psychologists say, emotional deception is a kind of power imbalance.
陈花: You’re right. In fact, being deceived is painful regardless of gender. I think Jiro Wang’s choice to respond rationally instead of airing grievances online shows real maturity.
黄刚: I agree. In the entertainment industry, relationships are often treated like consumer goods, and it’s as if celebrities’ private lives don’t belong to them. The scariest thing isn’t the 'third party', but the lack of honesty and respect.
陈花: Exactly. I’ve always believed that true love is not about possession, but about respect and understanding. Supporting the other person’s happiness is also a form of maturity.
黄刚: It seems modern relationships need more communication and trust. Maybe this incident will make people reflect on what a healthy love truly is.

刘娜 asks 小潘 about his opinion on the school cafeteria food, and 小潘 shares his experience.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: 小潘, what do you think of the school cafeteria food?
小潘: I think it's okay. There are quite a lot of dishes to choose from.
刘娜: Are there any dishes you like?
小潘: Yes, sometimes I can eat Vietnamese food, but most of the dishes are Chinese.
刘娜: Which dish do you like the most?
小潘: I like Kung Pao Chicken and stir-fried tomato and egg the most.
刘娜: How does it taste? Is it different from what you eat in Vietnam?
小潘: It tastes good, but some dishes are a bit oilier than in Vietnam.
刘娜: Yes, Chinese food can be a bit oily sometimes. Are you used to it?
小潘: I'm getting used to it little by little, and now I think it's quite tasty.

小宝 plays the photographer and 小美 is the model. They play a photo-taking game together.

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《English Translation》

小宝: 小美, let's play taking photos, okay?
小美: Sure! I'll be the model and you be the photographer!
小宝: Look, my camera! It's a box.
小美: Haha, nice camera!
小宝: Are you ready? Look here!
小美: I'm ready!
小宝: Smile! Great! This photo is beautiful!
小美: Can I see the photo?
小宝: Of course! Look, does it look nice?
小美: It looks great! You are a good photographer!
小宝: Thank you, 小美! You're a good model too!
小美: Let's take another one! This time I'll smile even bigger!

Exploring how online rumors use giant pandas to spread and profit.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: Yuko, have you read the news recently? Some people, just to make money, actually fabricated fake news about giant pandas.
优子: Really? Pandas are so cute, why would they make up stories about them?
刘娜: They take advantage of people's love for pandas, exaggerating or even making up videos of pandas being abused to attract attention and donations.
优子: That's awful! I even saw such videos on Douyin before and was really worried about the pandas.
刘娜: That's why we must learn to distinguish between real and fake news, and not blindly believe rumors. As the Chinese saying goes: 'What you see with your eyes is real, what you hear is false.'
优子: Yes, I’ll be more careful in the future and tell my friends not to easily believe such rumors.