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Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣

Want to practice your Chinese listening anytime, anywhere? Join Chinese Listening Practice with Janine for practical and engaging episodes made for you at every level. Here is your space to explore the sounds of Mandarin and grow in confidence step by step!

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🎙️9️⃣7️⃣ – Don’t even think about it! (想都别想 xiǎng dōu...

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2025/11/13

My friend asked if he could borrow my new laptop.I said, “Don’t even think about it!”Let’s learn how to say “Don’t even think about it!” in Chinese.想都别想 (xiǎng dōu bié xiǎng)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天晚上，我的朋友突然给我发消息。Zuótiān wǎnshang, wǒ de péngyou tūrán gěi wǒ fā xiāoxi.Last night, my friend suddenly sent me a message.他说：“明天把你的新电脑借我一天吧！”Tā shuō: “Míngtiān bǎ nǐ de xīn diànnǎo jiè wǒ yì tiān ba!”He said, “Can you lend me your new laptop for one day

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00:02:28

🎙️9️⃣6️⃣ – That’s why / This is why (这就是为什么 zhè jiù...

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2025/11/13

Before going out, I checked my schedule and found I had an important meeting.So I went to the office early and felt relaxed during the meeting.That’s why I always check my schedule first every day.Let’s learn how to say “this is why / that’s why” in Chinese.这就是为什么 (zhè jiù shì wèi shénme)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我出门前，先看了一下今天的安排。Zuótiān wǒ chūmén qián, xiān kàn le yíxià jīntiān de ānpái.Yesterday before going out, I checked my schedule for the

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00:01:33

🎙️9️⃣5️⃣ – What does … mean? (什么叫…？ shénme jiào …?)

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2025/11/13

My coworker said something was “lípǔ,”and I asked, “What does that mean?”Let’s learn how to say “What does … mean?” in Chinese.什么叫…？ (shénme jiào …?)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我和同事聊天，他突然说：“哎，这件事很‘离谱’。”Zuótiān wǒ hé tóngshì liáotiān, tā tūrán shuō: “Āi, zhè jiàn shì hěn ‘lípǔ’.”Yesterday I was chatting with a coworker, and he suddenly said, “Wow, this thing is so ‘lípǔ’.”我一听有点儿懵，就问他：“什么叫‘离谱’？”Wǒ yì tīng yǒudiǎnr mēng, jiù wèn tā: “Shénme jiào

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00:01:33

🎙️9️⃣4️⃣ – Overall / In general (总的来说 zǒng de lái shuō)

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2025/11/13

I spent the whole day running around yesterday —the supermarket, the library, meeting a friend…A bit tiring, but overall, it was a happy day.Let’s learn how to say “overall / in general” in Chinese.总的来说 (zǒng de lái shuō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我一整天都在外面跑来跑去。Zuótiān wǒ yì zhěng tiān dōu zài wàimiàn pǎo lái pǎo qù.Yesterday I was running around outside the whole day.早上去超市，中午去图书馆，下午又去见了朋友。Zǎoshang qù chāoshì, zhōngwǔ qù túshūguǎn, xiàwǔ yòu qù

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00:01:52

🎙️9️⃣3️⃣ – No way / Not a chance (没门 méi mén)

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2025/11/13

My friend asked me to help with homework,and I said, “No way! You can do it yourself!”Let’s learn how to say “no way / not a chance” in Chinese.没门（méi mén)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我朋友跟我说：“周末帮我写作业吧！”Zuótiān wǒ péngyou gēn wǒ shuō: “Zhōumò bāng wǒ xiě zuòyè ba!”Yesterday my friend said to me, “Can you help me with my homework this weekend?”我一听就笑了，说：“没门！你自己写吧！”Wǒ yì tīng jiù xiào le, shuō: “Méi mén! Nǐ zìjǐ xiě ba!”I laughed and said, “No way! You

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00:01:59

🎙️9️⃣2️⃣ – Don’t even mention it / It was terrible...

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2025/11/12

Yesterday I got home really late,and just as I lay down, my neighbor started singing karaoke!I just wanted to sleep — don’t even mention it!Let’s learn how to say “don’t even mention it / it was terrible” in Chinese.别提了 (bié tí le)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我加班到很晚，回家的时候已经十点多了。Zuótiān wǒ jiābān dào hěn wǎn, huí jiā de shíhou yǐjīng shí diǎn duō le.Yesterday I worked overtime until very late — it was already past ten when I got

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00:01:40

🎙️9️⃣1️⃣ – Maybe / Perhaps / It’s possible that (说不定...

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2025/11/12

This morning I saw the sky was cloudy and thought, “Maybe it’s going to rain later.” Turns out I was right! Let’s learn how to say “maybe / perhaps / it’s possible that” in Chinese.说不定 (shuō bù dìng)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，看到天有点儿阴。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, kàn dào tiān yǒu diǎnr yīn.This morning when I went out, the sky was a bit cloudy.我心想：说不定一会儿要下雨。Wǒ xīn xiǎng: shuō bù dìng yíhuìr yào xià yǔ.I thought, “Maybe it’s going

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00:01:51

🎙️9️⃣0️⃣ – It’s up to you / You decide (你说了算 nǐ shuō...

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2025/11/12

My friend asked if we should go to the beach or the mountains.I said, “Either is fine — you decide!” Let’s learn how to say “it’s up to you / you decide” in Chinese.你说了算 (nǐ shuō le suàn)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我和朋友一起准备周末去哪里玩。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou yìqǐ zhǔnbèi zhōumò qù nǎr wán.Yesterday my friend and I were planning where to go this weekend.她问我：“你想去海边还是去山上？”Tā wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xiǎng qù hǎibiān háishì qù shānshàng?”She asked, “Do you want to go to

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00:01:51

🎙️8️⃣9️⃣ – Makes sense / That’s true (有道理 yǒu dàolǐ)

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2025/11/12

My colleague told me, “If you rest well, you’ll work better too.” I thought — that really makes sense! Let’s learn how to say “makes sense / that’s true” in Chinese.有道理 (yǒu dàolǐ)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我在跟同事聊天。Zuótiān wǒ zài gēn tóngshì liáotiān.Yesterday I was chatting with a colleague.我说最近工作太多了，真想休息一下。Wǒ shuō zuìjìn gōngzuò tài duō le, zhēn xiǎng xiūxi yí xià.I said, “There’s been so much work lately. I really need a

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00:01:41

🎙️8️⃣8️⃣ – Whatever… then… / Anything goes (什么……就什么……...

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2025/11/05

My friend asked, “What do you want for dinner?” I said,“Whatever you want, I’ll eat that too.” Let’s learn how to say “whatever / anything goes” in Chinese.什么……就什么…… (shénme… jiù shénme…)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我和朋友聊天，他问我：Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou liáotiān, tā wèn wǒ:Yesterday I was chatting with a friend, and he asked me:“晚饭吃什么？”“Wǎnfàn chī shénme?”“What do you want for dinner?”我说：“你想吃什么，我就吃什么。”Wǒ shuō: “Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme, wǒ jiù chī shénme.”I

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00:01:30

🎙️8️⃣7️⃣ – Since / Now that / Given that (既然 jì rán)

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2025/11/03

This morning I saw the weather was beautiful and thought “Since it’s so nice out, I’ll just walk to work!” Let’s learn how to say “since / now that / given that” in Chinese.既然 (jì rán)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上出门的时候，我看到天气特别好。Jīntiān zǎoshang chūmén de shíhou, wǒ kàn dào tiānqì tèbié hǎo.This morning when I went out, the weather was amazing.我心想：既然这么好，就别坐地铁了，走路去公司吧。Wǒ xīn xiǎng: jì rán zhème hǎo, jiù bié zuò dìtiě le, zǒulù qù gōngsī ba.I

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00:01:24

🎙️8️⃣6️⃣ – Absolutely / Definitely / For sure (绝对 jué...

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2025/11/03

My friend asked if I wanted to see a new movie. I said, “Of course! I’m definitely going!” Let’s learn how to say “absolutely / definitely / for sure” in Chinese.绝对 (jué duì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天朋友问我：“你想不想去看那部新电影？”Zuótiān péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xiǎng bù xiǎng qù kàn nà bù xīn diànyǐng?”Yesterday my friend asked me, “Do you want to see that new movie?”我马上说：“当然想！我绝对要去！”Wǒ mǎshàng shuō: “Dāngrán xiǎng! Wǒ jué duì yào qù!”I said right away, “Of

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00:01:13

🎙️8️⃣5️⃣ – I heard / It’s said that (听说 tīng shuō)

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2025/11/03

I heard it’s going to rain this weekend, so I’m planning to stay home and watch a movie. Let’s learn how to say “I heard / people say” in Chinese.听说（tīng shuō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.听说这周末要下雨。Tīng shuō zhè zhōumò yào xià yǔ.I heard it’s going to rain this weekend.所以我打算在家休息，看一部新电影。Suǒyǐ wǒ dǎsuàn zài jiā xiūxi, kàn yí bù xīn diànyǐng.So I’m planning to stay home and watch a new movie.朋友告诉我，那部电影很好笑。Péngyou gàosu wǒ, nà bù diànyǐng hěn hǎo xiào.My

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00:01:22

🎙️8️⃣4️⃣ – How about / Otherwise / Why not (要不 yào bù)

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2025/11/03

We went to a restaurant last night, but there were too many people, so I said, “How about we go somewhere else?”Let’s learn how to say “how about / otherwise / why not” in Chinese.要不（yào bù)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天晚上我和朋友约好出去吃饭。Zuótiān wǎnshang wǒ hé péngyou yuē hǎo chūqù chī fàn.Last night, my friend and I planned to go out for dinner.可到餐厅的时候，人太多了，要等一个小时。Kě dào cāntīng de shíhou, rén tài duō le, yào děng yí gè xiǎoshí.But when we got to the

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00:01:24

🎙️8️⃣3️⃣ – Especially / In particular (特别是 tè bié shì)

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2025/11/03

I love autumn — especially that cool feeling in the morning air, and the sound of golden leaves under my feet. Let’s learn how to say “especially / in particular” in Chinese.特别是（tè bié shì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.我很喜欢秋天，Wǒ hěn xǐhuan qiūtiān,I really like autumn,特别是早上空气凉凉的那种感觉。tèbié shì zǎoshang kōngqì liáng liáng de nà zhǒng gǎnjué.especially that cool feeling in the morning air.街上的树叶变成金黄色，踩上去沙沙地响。Jiē shàng de shùyè biàn chéng jīn huángsè, cǎi

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00:01:25

🎙️8️⃣2️⃣ – Take … for example / For instance (拿……来说...

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2025/11/03

Everyone has their own way to relax. Take my friend for example — she likes hiking, while I prefer staying home with coffee and a book. Let’s learn how to say “take … for example” in Chinese.拿……来说（ná … lái shuō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.最近我发现，很多人都有自己的放松方式。Zuìjìn wǒ fāxiàn, hěn duō rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de fàngsōng fāngshì.Recently, I’ve noticed that everyone has their own way to relax.拿我朋友来说，她喜欢周末去爬山。Ná wǒ péngyou lái shuō, tā xǐhuan zhōumò qù

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00:01:08

🎙️8️⃣1️⃣ – A little bit / Slightly (稍微 shāo wēi)

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2025/10/31

This morning I thought it was a bit cold, so I decided to wear one more layer — but then the sun came out! Let’s learn how to say “a little bit / slightly” in Chinese.稍微 (shāo wēi)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天气有点儿凉。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiānqì yǒu diǎnr liáng.This morning when I went out, it felt a bit cool.我想了想，决定稍微多穿一件外套。Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, juédìng shāo wēi duō chuān yí jiàn wàitào.I thought for a second and decided to wear one more

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00:01:23

🎙️8️⃣0️⃣ – In a hurry to / Rushing to (急着 jí zhe)

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2025/10/31

I saw someone running toward the subway this morning, talking on the phone — clearly in a hurry to get to work! Let’s learn how to say “in a hurry / rushing to” in Chinese.急着 (jí zhe)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，看到楼下有一个人，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, kàn dào lóu xià yǒu yí gè rén,This morning when I left home, I saw someone downstairs,他一边打电话，一边跑着去地铁站。Tā yībiān dǎ diànhuà, yībiān pǎo zhe qù dìtiě zhàn.He was talking on the phone while running toward the subway

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🎙️7️⃣9️⃣ – Tired of / Fed up with (腻 nì)

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2025/10/31

I’ve been ordering from the same restaurant every day, but now I’m really getting tired of it! Let’s learn how to say “tired of / fed up with” in Chinese.腻 (nì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.最近我每天中午都点同一家餐厅的饭。Zuìjìn wǒ měitiān zhōngwǔ dōu diǎn tóng yì jiā cāntīng de fàn.Recently, I’ve been ordering lunch from the same restaurant every day.一开始觉得特别好吃，Yī kāishǐ juéde tèbié hǎo chī,At first, I thought it was delicious,可吃了一个星期以后，真的有点儿腻了。Kě chī le yí gè xīngqī yǐhòu, zhēnde yǒu diǎnr nì

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🎙️7️⃣8️⃣ – Conflicted / To have mixed feelings (矛盾...

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2025/10/31

I wanted to sleep more but also wanted to get to work early —I thought, “Ugh, I’m so conflicted!” Let’s learn how to say “conflicted / to have mixed feelings” in Chinese.矛盾 (máo dùn)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我加班到很晚，Zuótiān wǒ jiābān dào hěn wǎn,Yesterday I worked overtime until late,今天早上闹钟响的时候，我特别想再睡一会儿。Jīntiān zǎoshang nàozhōng xiǎng de shíhou, wǒ tèbié xiǎng zài shuì yí huìr.and this morning when my alarm went off, I really wanted to sleep longer.可是我又想早点去公司。Kěshì wǒ yòu

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