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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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🎙️7️⃣7️⃣ – To be honest / Honestly speaking (说实话 shuō...

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2025/10/31

My friend asked if I liked working from home. I said, “To be honest, I feel a bit conflicted — it’s nice, but sometimes too quiet.” Let’s learn how to say “to be honest / honestly speaking” in Chinese.说实话 (shuō shí huà)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天朋友问我：Zuótiān péngyou wèn wǒ:Yesterday my friend asked me:“你喜欢在家工作吗？”“Nǐ xǐhuan zài jiā gōngzuò ma?”“Do you like working from home?”我想了想，说实话，我有点儿矛盾。Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō shí huà, wǒ yǒu diǎnr máodùn.I thought for a moment and said,

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00:01:31

🎙️7️⃣6️⃣ – Just / Unfortunately / Against...

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2025/10/31

I got up early and left home in a great mood, but just as I reached the subway — it started raining! Let’s learn how to say “just / unfortunately / against expectations” in Chinese.偏偏 (piān piān)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我起得特别早，想早点出门上班。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qǐ de tèbié zǎo, xiǎng zǎo diǎn chūmén shàngbān.This morning, I got up super early, planning to leave for work ahead of time.出门的时候，太阳很好，我心情也不错。Chūmén de shíhou, tàiyáng hěn hǎo, wǒ xīnqíng yě

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🎙️7️⃣5️⃣ – Can’t stand / Can’t take it anymore (受不了...

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2025/10/30

The subway was so crowded today that I could barely move.I thought, “Oh no, I really can’t stand this anymore!” Let’s learn how to say “can’t stand / can’t take it anymore” in Chinese.受不了 (shòu bù liǎo)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天地铁上人特别多。Jīntiān dìtiě shàng rén tèbié duō.The subway was super crowded today.大家都挤在一起，我差点儿动不了。Dàjiā dōu jǐ zài yīqǐ, wǒ chàdiǎnr dòng bù liǎo.Everyone was packed together — I could barely move.我心想：天哪，我真的受不了了**！**Wǒ xīn

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00:01:21

🎙️7️⃣4️⃣ – Stay away / Back off a bit (离我远点儿 lí wǒ...

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2025/10/30

On the subway yesterday, someone next to me kept sneezing.I thought, “Oh no, I hope I don’t catch a cold,” and quietly said,“Stay a little farther away from me!” Let’s learn how to say “stay away / back off a bit” in Chinese.离我远点儿 (lí wǒ yuǎn diǎnr)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我在地铁上，旁边有个人一直打喷嚏。Zuótiān wǒ zài dìtiě shàng, pángbiān yǒu gè rén yīzhí dǎ pēntì.Yesterday on the subway, the person next to me kept sneezing.我心想：完了，不会感冒吧？Wǒ xīn xiǎng: wán le,

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00:01:17

🎙️7️⃣3️⃣ – No wonder / That explains why (难怪 nán guài)

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2025/10/30

My colleague looked tired this morning, and when he said he’d worked until 1 a.m., I said, “No wonder you’re so sleepy today!”Let’s learn how to say “no wonder / that explains why” in Chinese.难怪（nán guài)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我去公司，发现同事看起来很累。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù gōngsī, fāxiàn tóngshì kàn qǐlái hěn lèi.This morning at work, I noticed my colleague looked really tired.我问他：“你昨晚没睡好吗？”Wǒ wèn tā: “Nǐ zuó wǎn méi shuì hǎo ma?”I asked him,

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00:01:28

🎙️7️⃣2️⃣ – Not as good as / It would be better to (不如...

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2025/10/30

I wanted to go grocery shopping after work, but I thought, “It’s too crowded — it’d be better to order takeout.” Let’s learn how to say “not as good as / it would be better to” in Chinese.不如（bù rú)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我下班的时候，本来想去超市买菜，Zuótiān wǒ xiàbān de shíhou, běnlái xiǎng qù chāoshì mǎi cài,Yesterday after work, I was planning to go grocery shopping,可是一想到超市那么多人，kě shì yī xiǎng dào chāoshì nàme duō rén,but when I thought about how crowded

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00:01:14

🎙️7️⃣1️⃣ – Not necessarily / Not really (不见得 bú jiàn de)

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2025/10/30

My friend said that drinking more coffee will definitely make you feel awake, but I said, “Not necessarily — sometimes it makes me sleepier!” Let’s learn how to say “not necessarily / not always true” in Chinese.不见得（ bú jiàn de)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天朋友跟我说：Zuótiān péngyou gēn wǒ shuō:Yesterday, my friend told me:“多喝咖啡一定会提神。”“Duō hē kāfēi yídìng huì tí shén.”“Drinking more coffee will definitely make you more awake.”我笑着说：Wǒ xiào zhe shuō:I

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00:01:11

🎙️7️⃣0️⃣ – We’ll see/Let’s talk about it later (再说吧...

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2025/10/29

My friend asked if I wanted to go hiking this weekend, but I’ve been so busy lately that I said, “Let’s talk about it later.”Let’s learn how to say “we’ll see / let’s talk about it later” in Chinese.再说吧（zài shuō ba)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天晚上朋友问我：Zuótiān wǎnshang péngyou wèn wǒ:Last night, my friend asked me:“周末要不要去爬山？”“Zhōumò yào bù yào qù páshān?”“Do you want to go hiking this weekend?”我想了想，说：Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō:I thought for a moment and

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00:01:11

🎙️6️⃣9️⃣ – If / Suppose (要是 yào shi)

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2025/10/29

On my way to work, I saw a new coffee shop and thought, “If the coffee is good, I’ll come again tomorrow.” And guess what? It really was! Let’s learn how to say “if / suppose” in Chinese.要是（yào shi)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我去公司，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù gōngsī,This morning, I went to the office.路上看到一家新的咖啡店。Lùshang kàn dào yì jiā xīn de kāfēi diàn.On the way, I saw a new coffee shop.我心想：要是咖啡好喝，我明天就再来。Wǒ xīn xiǎng: yào shi kāfēi hǎo hē, wǒ

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00:01:14

🎙️6️⃣8️⃣ – In case / What if (万一 wàn yī)

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2025/10/29

Before going out, I looked at the sky and thought, “I’d better take an umbrella — what if it rains?” And sure enough, it did! Let’s learn how to say “in case / what if” in Chinese.万一（wàn yī)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上出门前，Jīntiān zǎoshang chūmén qián,This morning before going out,我看了看天空，有点儿灰。Wǒ kàn le kàn tiānkōng, yǒu diǎnr huī.I looked at the sky — it was a bit gray.我想了想，说：Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō:I thought to myself and

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00:01:12

🎙️6️⃣7️⃣ – What for / Why / What are you doing (干嘛...

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2025/10/28

My friend called me early this morning, and I said, “Why are you calling me so early?” Let’s learn how to say “what for / why / what are you doing” in Chinese.干嘛 (gàn má)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我刚起床，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ gāng qǐchuáng,This morning, I had just gotten up,我的朋友就给我打电话。wǒ de péngyou jiù gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà.when my friend suddenly called me.我接起电话说：Wǒ jiē qǐ diànhuà shuō:I picked up and said:“你一大早打电话，干嘛呀？”“Nǐ yí dà zǎo dǎ diànhuà, gàn má

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00:01:09

🎙️6️⃣6️⃣ – One of… (……之一 zhī yī)

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2025/10/28

I was chatting with my friend about countries we want to visit,and I said, “Japan is one of the places I want to go the most.”Let’s learn how to say “one of…” in Chinese.……之一 (zhī yī)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，Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou liáotiān,Yesterday I was chatting with a friend,我们说起最想去的国家。wǒmen shuō qǐ zuì xiǎng qù de guójiā.and we talked about the countries we most want to visit.我说：“日本是我最想去的国家之一**。”**Wǒ shuō: “Rìběn shì wǒ zuì xiǎng qù de

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00:01:17

🎙️6️⃣5️⃣ – It seems / Looks like (看样子 kàn yàngzi)

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2025/10/28

When I went out this morning, I saw dark clouds and strong wind —it looked like it was going to rain soon. Let’s learn how to say “it seems / looks like” in Chinese.看样子 (kàn yàngzi)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，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou,This morning, when I went out,看到天上有很多黑云。kàn dào tiān shàng yǒu hěn duō hēi yún.I saw lots of dark clouds in the sky.风也越来越大。Fēng yě yuè lái yuè dà.The wind was getting stronger and

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00:01:17

🎙️6️⃣4️⃣ – Anyway / In any case (反正 fǎn zhèng)

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2025/10/28

It started raining when I went to buy breakfast this morning,so I thought, “Forget it — anyway, I still have bread at home.”Let’s learn how to say “anyway / in any case” in Chinese.反正 (fǎn zhèng)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我准备去买早餐，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ zhǔnbèi qù mǎi zǎocān,This morning, I was getting ready to buy breakfast.结果外面开始下雨了。Jiéguǒ wàimiàn kāishǐ xià yǔ le.But it started to rain outside.我想了想，说：Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō:I thought for a moment

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00:01:11

🎙️6️⃣3️⃣ – Much …er / A lot more (……得多 de duō)

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2025/10/27

This morning, I noticed it was much colder than yesterday — everyone was wearing coats! Let’s learn how to say “much …er / a lot more” in Chinese.得多（ de duō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我去上班的路上，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù shàngbān de lù shàng,This morning on my way to work,发现天气比昨天冷得多。fāxiàn tiānqì bǐ zuótiān lěng de duō.I noticed it was much colder than yesterday.路上的人都穿了外套和围巾。Lùshang de rén dōu chuān le wàitào hé wéijīn.Everyone on the street was

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🎙️6️⃣2️⃣ – What’s going on / What happened (怎么回事...

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2025/10/23

When I arrived at the office this morning, everyone was looking out the window. I asked, “What’s going on?” Turns out, it was snowing heavily outside! Let’s learn how to say “what’s going on / what happened” in Chinese.怎么回事（zěnme huí shì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我去公司，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù gōngsī,This morning, I went to the office.刚进门，就看到大家都在窗边看外面。Gāng jìn mén, jiù kàn dào dàjiā dōu zài chuāngbiān kàn wàimiàn.As soon as I entered, I saw

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🎙️6️⃣1️⃣ – Didn’t really / Haven’t really (没怎么 méi...

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2025/10/23

I’ve been busy with work these weeks and haven’t really gone out much. When my friend asked what I did this weekend, I said, “Not much — just stayed home.” Let’s learn how to say “didn’t really / haven’t really” in Chinese.没怎么（méi zěnme)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.这几个星期我工作有点忙，Zhè jǐ gè xīngqī wǒ gōngzuò yǒudiǎn máng,These past few weeks, I’ve been a bit busy at work.所以也没怎么出去玩。Suǒyǐ yě méi zěnme chūqù wán.So I haven’t really gone out

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🎙️6️⃣0️⃣ – Not very / Not really / Not often (不怎么 bù...

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2025/10/23

My friend asked if I’ve been going to the gym lately.I said, “Not really — I’ve been too busy!”Let’s learn how to say “not very / not really / not often” in Chinese.不怎么（bù zěnme)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天一个朋友问我：Zuótiān yí gè péngyou wèn wǒ:Yesterday, a friend asked me:“你最近去健身吗？”“Nǐ zuìjìn qù jiànshēn ma?”“Have you been going to the gym lately?”我笑着说：Wǒ xiào zhe shuō:I smiled and said:“唉，最近工作太忙了，“Āi, zuìjìn gōngzuò tài máng le,I've been too

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00:01:13

🎙️5️⃣9️⃣To oversleep (睡过头 shuì guò tóu)

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2025/10/22

I turned off my alarm this morning to rest for just five more minutes… and woke up after nine! Luckily, I had no important meetings today. Let’s learn how to say “to oversleep” in Chinese.睡过头（shuì guò tóu)今天早上我的闹钟响了。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ de nàozhōng xiǎng le.This morning, my alarm went off.我关掉闹钟。Wǒ guān diào nàozhōng.I turned off the alarm.想再休息五分钟。Xiǎng zài xiūxi wǔ fēnzhōng.I wanted to rest for five more minutes.结果一觉醒来，Jiéguǒ yí jiào xǐng lái,But when I woke up again,已经九点多了！Yǐjīng jiǔ diǎn duō le!It

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00:01:05

🎙️5️⃣8️⃣Right away / Quickly / Hurry up (赶紧 gǎn jǐn)

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2025/10/22

I overslept this morning — it was already 8:30! I jumped out of bed, washed my face, got dressed, and left in just five minutes. Let’s learn how to say “hurry up / right away” in Chinese.赶紧（gǎn jǐn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我睡过头了，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ shuì guò tóu le,一看时间，已经八点半！Yí kàn shíjiān, yǐjīng bā diǎn bàn!我赶紧起床、洗脸、换衣服，Wǒ gǎnjǐn qǐchuáng, xǐ liǎn, huàn yīfu,五分钟就出门了。Wǔ fēnzhōng jiù chūmén le.还好地铁没晚点。Hái hǎo dìtiě méi wǎn diǎn.

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