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

小刚 tells 小宝 a story about a sister from Tsinghua University who visited Taiwan, was loved by everyone, and was called the 'Fairy Sister'.

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《English Translation》

小刚: 小宝, did you know? Recently, a sister from Tsinghua University went to Taiwan, and everyone calls her the 'Fairy Sister'.
小宝: Fairy Sister? Is she like a fairy?
小刚: Haha, not a real fairy, it means she is very beautiful and excellent, just like a fairy. She went to Taiwan to communicate and learn with the students there.
小宝: What did she do?
小刚: She played with the students in Taiwan, ate together, and went to many places. She said that the students in Taiwan were very enthusiastic, and it felt like returning to her own home.
小宝: What else did she do?
小刚: She also visited the Confucius Temple in Taiwan and saw the 'Zhua Zhou' ceremony. She said that these are all traditional Chinese cultures, and she thought it was great! She also really wanted to see Sun Moon Lake because she learned about it in textbooks when she was a child and even dreamed about it.
小宝: She's amazing! I want to go see it too.

Teacher 刘娜 emphasizes the importance of listening and reading more and suggests David use modern tools for efficient learning.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: David, how is your Chinese learning going recently?
大卫: It's okay, but sometimes I don't know how to practice better.
刘娜: The most important thing in learning a language is listening and reading a lot. Do you listen to Chinese conversations regularly?
大卫: Sometimes a little, but not much.
刘娜: Nowadays there are many apps for learning Chinese. You can use these tools to listen to Chinese every day and practice your listening skills.
大卫: Sounds great! Can these apps help me read Chinese too?
刘娜: Yes! They have many simple short stories and articles, which are perfect for beginners.
大卫: Will learning Chinese this way be faster?
刘娜: Yes, if you use these tools to listen and read every day, you'll improve very quickly!
大卫: Okay, I'll try it right away! Thank you, teacher!

大卫 needs a pen and asks 刘娜 for guidance on how to buy a pen in Chinese at the school store. 刘娜 teaches him basic shopping phrases.

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《English Translation》

大卫: 刘老师, I want to buy a pen at the school store, but I don't know how to say it.
刘娜: It's very simple! You can say: 'Hello, I want to buy a pen.'
大卫: Oh, 'Hello, I want to buy a pen.' Is that right?
刘娜: That's correct! If the shop assistant asks you 'What color do you want?', you can answer with a color, like 'I want a blue one' or 'I want a black one.'
大卫: Got it. If I want to ask about the price, how should I say it?
刘娜: You can say: 'Excuse me, how much is this?' The shop assistant will tell you the price, for example, 'Five yuan.'
大卫: 'Five yuan,' what does that mean?
刘娜: 'Five yuan' means five RMB. In China, we use '块' as the unit for money, which means the same as '元.'
大卫: I see! Thank you, 刘老师. I'll go and try to buy a pen now!
刘娜: Alright, 大卫, good luck! If you have any questions, come ask me again.

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the changing concept of 'raising sons for old age' and the new roles and predicaments of daughters in rural elderly care.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: 小花, I recently saw a news report saying that 'raising daughters for old age' is becoming popular in rural areas, with many daughters being more actively involved in caring for their parents than sons. What do you think about this?
陈花: I've heard about it! Didn't people used to say 'a married-out daughter is like spilled water'? Now, many daughters are contributing both money and effort, while sons are often unable to care for their parents due to life pressures.
黄刚: That's right. It's related to urbanization and the declining birth rate. Sons have great pressure to buy houses and support families in cities, while daughters are more delicate in terms of emotion and companionship, and participate more in elderly care.
陈花: But is that fair? Daughters are contributing so much, yet they often don't get their fair share of property distribution. I also heard that in some families, daughters take care of the elderly, but the demolition compensation is still given to the sons.
黄刚: It's indeed not very fair. However, many parents are now beginning to realize that since daughters are also involved in elderly care, they should be considered in property distribution. This is also part of the gradual change in rural concepts.
陈花: But this change is still too slow. For daughters, if they give without seeing a fair return, they'll eventually become disheartened, which may affect family relationships.
黄刚: You're right. In fact, elderly care should be the joint responsibility of both sons and daughters. Whether it's a son or daughter, their contributions should have corresponding returns. Only in this way can filial piety be truly reflected and make the family more harmonious.
陈花: Yes, I hope this concept can spread faster. Daughters taking care of the elderly is already a trend, and society and families should give them more recognition and support.

小刚 tells 小宝 about a news story where a Chinese tourist was bitten by a shark in the Maldives and explains some facts about sharks.

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《English Translation》

小刚: 小宝, did you know? I saw news today that a Chinese woman was bitten by a shark while swimming in the Maldives.
小宝: Sharks? Aren't they very scary?
小刚: Yes, sharks are very powerful, especially the tiger shark mentioned in the news. They are very big and sometimes bite people. However, this woman was very lucky. After the shark bit her, it let go, and she quickly swam back to shore.
小宝: Was she seriously injured?
小刚: She was injured, but her life was not in danger. The doctor gave her many stitches. But generally speaking, sharks rarely attack people proactively.
小宝: Then why do sharks bite people?
小刚: Sometimes they might mistake people for seals or sea lions. If we encounter a shark, we should remain calm, hit its nose and eyes with something, and then quickly leave the water.
小宝: Oh, I'll remember that. It's really scary to encounter a shark!

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the case of 李铁, reflecting on the importance and significance of anti-corruption efforts in Chinese football.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: 小花, did you see today’s news? 李铁, once a 'national football hero,' has been sentenced to 20 years for corruption and bribery.
陈花: I saw that too. He went from being a star player to a celebrated coach. How did he end up like this?
黄刚: The main problems arose during his time as a coach. He used money to pave his way to promotions, took bribes, helped clubs fix matches, and even abused his power for personal gain.
陈花: It’s hard to imagine! He once carried the hopes of countless fans, and now he’s become a symbol of corruption. This must have a huge impact on Chinese football, right?
黄刚: Absolutely. This anti-corruption campaign has already implicated over a dozen people, including top officials and coaches in the football association. While it’s shocking, it shows that Chinese football is making efforts to root out corruption and rebuild trust.
陈花: I hope that through this anti-corruption storm, Chinese football can truly return to fairness and purity, giving fans hope once again.
黄刚: Exactly. Football is more than just a game; it represents a spirit. Without rules and fairness, even the best skills mean nothing.
陈花: It seems that in any field, integrity and principles are more important than personal gain. Hopefully, there won’t be any more tragedies like 李铁 in the future.

刘老师 and 大卫 talk about the differences in high school students working in China and the U.S.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: 大卫, did you work when you were in high school?
大卫: I did! I worked at a coffee shop. Teacher, do Chinese high school students work too?
刘娜: In China, high school students rarely work because they spend a lot of time studying.
大卫: Is it because of exams?
刘娜: Yes, Chinese students have to prepare for a very important exam called the 高考.
大卫: I see. In the U.S., high school students sometimes work. They can learn new things and earn some money.
刘娜: That sounds nice. Chinese students usually only start working after they go to university.
大卫: I think both approaches are great!
刘娜: Yes! Every country has its own customs.
大卫: Right, I enjoy learning about these different customs!

大卫 feels very tired recently. 刘娜 explains the importance of rest and gives him some advice.

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《English Translation》

大卫: 刘老师, I've been feeling very tired recently. I have a lot of studying to do and no time to rest.
刘娜: 大卫, studying is important, but rest is also very important.
大卫: Why is rest so important?
刘娜: If you don't rest, you'll feel drained, and your study efficiency will decrease.
大卫: But I have so much homework. If I don't rest, I can do more work.
刘娜: After resting, you'll have more energy, and studying will become faster.
大卫: Oh, I understand! So how should I rest?
刘娜: After studying for a while, you can stand up and take a walk or drink some water. Also, make sure to go to bed early at night.
大卫: Okay, thank you, Teacher! I'll give it a try!
刘娜: Great! Take care of your health, and let's work hard together!

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the reasons behind the cancellation and addition of university majors and their impact on society and students.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: 小花, have you heard? Recently, many undergraduate majors that don't align with societal development, like advertising and music, have been canceled, while 1,673 new programs urgently needed by the country have been added.
陈花: Really? That sounds like a big change. Why were these majors canceled? Will it have a significant impact on students?
黄刚: The Ministry of Education says it’s to make the major offerings better align with societal needs. Some low-employment, industry-disconnected majors, like publishing and editing, are gradually being phased out. Meanwhile, fields like artificial intelligence and the digital economy are growing rapidly.
陈花: Hmm, it sounds like it's meant to balance talent supply and demand. But what about students currently enrolled in the canceled majors? Aren’t they worried about their future?
黄刚: Some are indeed feeling the pressure. For instance, an advertising student joked about being a 'disciple of a closing discipline' and is concerned about job prospects. But others have started interning early, improving their skills, and focusing on more practical career plans.
陈花: This could be seen as an opportunity in a crisis. Students can connect with market demands earlier. But doesn’t this also place higher demands on teachers?
黄刚: Yes, teachers need to adapt to these changes as well, updating their knowledge and possibly teaching new courses. Essentially, this 'reshuffling' is about making education more market-oriented so universities can produce talent that truly meets societal needs.
陈花: That makes sense. Adjustments in universities are necessary. But I think balancing major cancellations with managing students' psychological pressure will require more effort from the education authorities and schools.
黄刚: Exactly. The rise and fall of majors isn’t the end but the beginning of a new plan. As Confucius said, 'Teach according to the student’s aptitude.' Education should help students find their own suitable path.

小刚 tells 小宝 about the growing fondness of Malaysians for China and explains the reasons behind the improving relations between the two countries.

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《English Translation》

小刚: 小宝, did you know? More and more Malaysians are fond of China now.
小宝: Malaysia? Why are they fond of China?
小刚: Because the relationship between China and Malaysia is getting better and better. Just like good friends, they often spend time together and help each other.
小宝: How do they help each other?
小刚: For example, China has invested a lot of money in Malaysia to help them develop their economy and do business with them. Malaysians also feel that China is getting better and better, and they like to come to China for fun.
小宝: What do they do for fun in China?
小刚: They come to China to see the beautiful scenery, taste delicious Chinese food, and experience Chinese culture. They also hope to cooperate with China and make progress together in the future.
小宝: Yeah! Just like when we play with good friends, we have fun together!