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

Liu Na and Junxi talk about why mamian skirts and Tang-style clothing have become popular among young people.

新中式为什么这么火？ - Why Is New Chinese Style So Popular? [HSK 5]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

刘娜: Junxi, have you noticed? Recently, many young people like wearing mamian skirts and Tang-style clothing.
俊熙: Yes, I have! I think New Chinese Style looks great on camera and is especially photogenic.
刘娜: Exactly. It has a traditional feel and a modern touch, so it doesn’t look too “old-fashioned.”
俊熙: Yes, exactly! I wore a mamian skirt once, and it felt both cool and gentle.
刘娜: Another reason is that people want to find a sense of cultural identity.
俊熙: I think so too. Once you put it on, your whole vibe changes immediately.
刘娜: And now many brands make updated versions that are easier to match with everyday clothes.
俊熙: Yes! I can pair it with sneakers or boots. It’s really versatile.
刘娜: Are you planning to film a New Chinese Style outfit video?
俊熙: Yes! I’ve even thought of the title: New Chinese Style Outfits Are So Addictive!

Xiaomei is feeling a little unwell and tells Teacher Li about her visit to the hospital to see a doctor.

我去医院啦 - I Went to the Hospital [HSK 3]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

李芳: Xiaomei, you look a little tired today. What's wrong?
小美: I wasn't feeling well, so I went to the hospital yesterday.
李芳: I see. What did the doctor say?
小美: The doctor told me to rest more and take my medicine properly.
李芳: You were very brave. Were you scared when you went to the hospital?
小美: A little, but Mom stayed with me the whole time.
李芳: Having someone with you makes you feel much more at ease. Do you feel better now?
小美: I feel much better today, but I still want to go home early and sleep.
李芳: Then make sure you get plenty of rest. You'll feel better very soon.

The wife in the "extramarital embryo case" has filed another lawsuit, seeking the return of marital assets that her husband gave to his extramarital partner during their marriage.

婚外赠与的钱能要回来吗 - Can Money Given to an Extramarital Partner Be Recovered? [HSK 6]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

黄刚: I just saw that there’s a new development in the "extramarital embryo case." This time, the wife has filed a separate lawsuit against her husband’s extramarital partner, trying to recover the couple’s joint property that her husband gave away.
陈花: Is that the case where the husband forged a marriage certificate with another woman and even went to a hospital for assisted reproduction and embryo cultivation? Didn’t they already go to court over the embryos?
黄刚: Yes, but this is a separate lawsuit. She says that some of the money her husband spent on the other woman during their marriage was part of their marital property, so she’s demanding that it be returned.
陈花: So it’s not just direct money transfers, right? If the husband bought her jewelry or a car, or even paid for her assisted reproductive treatment, could those expenses also be included?
黄刚: That’s exactly what her lawyer is arguing, and they’re also preparing to ask the court to investigate the relevant records. But which funds count as marital property and how much should be returned will depend on the evidence and the court’s determination.
陈花: It’s frightening when you think about it. Two people can be married for so many years, yet one of them can spend the family’s money on an extramarital relationship without the other knowing anything about it.
黄刚: That’s why, besides their relationship, spouses should also have a clear understanding of their finances. She’s still dealing with the divorce, the embryos, and the property issues, so this is far from over.
陈花: From now on, let’s tell each other before making any major household expenses. It’s not about checking up on you. It’s just that when it’s our shared money, both of us should at least know where it’s going.

Learn the basic meeting room preparation process and simple etiquette in Chinese office settings.

会议室要准备什么 - What Needs to Be Prepared in the Meeting Room [HSK 3]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Xiaopan, we have a meeting this afternoon. Let's go prepare the meeting room first.
小潘: Okay. What do I need to do?
黄刚: First, wipe the table clean, then arrange the meeting materials, with one copy at each seat.
小潘: Should I arrange the materials in order?
黄刚: Yes, and make sure everything is neat. Also, the seat over here is usually reserved for the leader.
小潘: I understand. Should we prepare tea and water too?
黄刚: Yes. We'll place the water bottles and teacups in advance, then pour the water just before the meeting starts.
小潘: I didn't realize there were so many details. I'll prepare everything carefully.

Xiaobao and Xiaomei pretend to be astronauts. They ride a rocket to the Moon, see the Earth, and explore the Moon together.

我们去月亮！ - Let's Go to the Moon! [HSK 2]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

小宝: Xiaomei, let's take a rocket to the Moon!
小美: Okay! I want to go to the Moon too! Let's get on the rocket!
小宝: Are you ready? Five, four, three, two, one, liftoff!
小美: Wow! The rocket is so fast! It's completely dark outside!
小宝: Those are stars! So many stars!
小美: Xiaobao, look! What's that big one?
小宝: That's the Earth! Our home is there!
小美: The Earth is so beautiful! It's blue!
小宝: Xiaomei, we've arrived at the Moon! Let's go outside!
小美: There's nobody on the Moon! It's so quiet!
小宝: Look, there are lots of rocks over there! Let's go take a look!
小美: Okay! Let's explore the Moon together!

Several universities are piloting policies that allow pets on campus and have set up dedicated boarding areas, but questions remain over fees and detailed campus access rules.

大学生能带宠物上学了？ - Can College Students Bring Pets to Campus Now? [HSK 4]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

陈花: My cousin just called me. She said she wants to take her cat to college when the semester starts and asked me how she should explain it to her mom. Isn't that a bit ridiculous?
黄刚: Actually, it's not. Schools in Chongqing, Kunming, and Xi'an have started pilot programs this year. They've designated pet-friendly areas on campus and even set up places for pet boarding.
陈花: Keeping a cat in the dorm? Would her roommates be okay with that? I have a student in my class who starts sneezing whenever they get near a cat.
黄刚: Pets aren't allowed in dorms, classrooms, or libraries. They have to stay in designated areas, and students go there every day to feed them and clean up.
陈花: Then how many times would she have to go back and forth every day? And have they made it clear how much boarding costs and how many pets they can accommodate?
黄刚: That's exactly the problem. There's been a lot of publicity, but details like the fees and who is responsible if something goes wrong are still vague. And most of these announcements have come from private universities around their admissions period.
陈花: It sounds like a gimmick to attract students. I understand that having a cat for company can help when she's studying far from home, but what happens to the cat if the university suddenly ends the program halfway through?
黄刚: That's why you shouldn't agree to it just yet. Have her ask the university about the specific rules, especially what happens during school holidays, and then decide whether to bring the cat.
陈花: All right, I'll call her back now. Better to sort it out before both she and the cat end up in a difficult situation.

David spoke Chinese in his dream last night, and Liu Na tells him that it's a good sign that he's making progress.

梦里说中文了 - I Spoke Chinese in My Dream [HSK 2]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

大卫: Teacher, I have something interesting to tell you!
刘娜: What is it? You look so happy.
大卫: Last night, I spoke Chinese in my dream!
刘娜: Really? That means you're making progress!
大卫: Really? Why do you say that?
刘娜: You spoke Chinese in your dream because you think about Chinese and speak it every day.
大卫: In my dream, I ordered food at a restaurant and even asked how much it cost.
刘娜: You were practicing even in your dream. That's great.
大卫: But I don't remember whether I said everything correctly.
刘娜: That's okay. Being able to speak Chinese in your dream is already a good start.
大卫: Then I hope I dream about myself speaking Chinese again tonight!
刘娜: Keep studying and speaking it, and you'll speak more and more Chinese in your dreams!

A draft revision of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates that roads may not be occupied for fitness activities without permission, meaning organized 'power-walking groups' can no longer exercise while taking over traffic lanes.

马路上不能“暴走”了 - No More 'Power Walking' on the Road [HSK 3]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

小宝: Big brother, look! There are so many people up ahead wearing the same clothes and shouting slogans while they walk!
小刚: That's a 'power-walking group.' They walk together for exercise.
小宝: Why do the cars keep honking?
小刚: Because they're walking in the traffic lane, so the cars can't get through.
小宝: Then why don't they walk in the park?
小刚: Exactly. The park is right next to them. I saw on the news that the country is going to revise the traffic law, and in the future people won't be allowed to occupy roads for activities like this.
小宝: What will happen after the law changes?
小刚: If the police see them, they'll come and tell them to move to a park or sports field. Cars use the road, and people use the sidewalk.
小宝: I understand. Big brother, let's go home quickly. I'm a little scared.
小刚: Okay. Hold my hand. We'll walk on the sidewalk. Don't be afraid.

The Ministry of Education has emphasized that kindergartens must not teach primary school content in advance. The first semester of first grade should focus on helping children adapt to school life, and no written homework should be assigned.

一年级真的不用写作业了？ - Do First Graders Really Have No Homework Anymore? [HSK 5]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

陈花: Several teachers in the office were discussing the new rules today. They said kindergartens are no longer allowed to teach pinyin, character recognition, or arithmetic in advance.
黄刚: I saw that too. The Ministry of Education also requires the first semester of first grade to be treated as an adjustment period, with no written homework assigned.
陈花: I really support that. Some children haven't even started primary school yet, but they're already practicing writing and doing math problems, with their days completely packed.
黄刚: The problem is that parents tend to get anxious. When they see other people's children learning things early, they're afraid their own children will fall behind later.
陈花: But schools have also made it clear that first grade should start from the basics. They can't speed up the teaching just because some children have learned the material already.
黄刚: That's the only way to make it fair. Otherwise, if schools say there's no need to study in advance but teachers assume everyone already knows the material after school starts, parents will still feel they have to teach their children early.
陈花: And it's not that kindergartens do nothing at all to prepare children for primary school. The focus is just different, such as teaching children to organize their belongings, cooperate with others, and concentrate on completing a task.
黄刚: Those abilities are actually more important than learning dozens of characters in advance. Once children start school, they'll need them every day when packing their own schoolbags and listening carefully to the teacher.
陈花: First graders won't even have traditional written exams, which I think is a good thing. If children start focusing on scores every day as soon as they enter school, they can easily come to think that learning is nothing but taking tests.
黄刚: The rules themselves aren't hard to understand. The real challenge is getting both schools and parents to believe that children won't lose out just because they don't get a head start.

While heading out in the morning, Xiaomei and Teacher Li talk about vehicles on the road, traffic lights, and how to cross the street safely.

怎么来上课？ - How Do You Get to Class? [HSK 2]Download the app here:

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《English Translation》

李芳: Xiaomei, how did you get here today?
小美: I came by car. There were so many vehicles on the road!
李芳: That's right. When we go out, we can see cars, buses, and bicycles.
小美: I also saw a red light, and Mom told me to wait.
李芳: That's right. Stop at a red light and go at a green light. Make sure to look carefully before crossing the street.
小美: What about the yellow light? Does it mean, "Slow down"?
李芳: Yes. A yellow light reminds everyone to be careful.
小美: I understand. When I go out, I need to watch the road and hold an adult's hand tightly.
李芳: You remembered that very well. Traveling this way is much safer.