Learning Chinese through Stories

58:11

3.3.28B《逃出美容院后》 Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/08/18

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today’s episode takes us on a journey that starts with a simple metro station drop-off and spirals into an unexpected encounter with the world of beauty salons. Our storyteller shares a vivid and relatable experience of being drawn into a sales pitch, navigating the fine line between politeness and personal boundaries, and reflecting on the subtle ways external

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18:54

3.3.28A《逃出美容院后》 Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/08/03

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today’s episode takes us on a journey that starts with a simple metro station drop-off and spirals into an unexpected encounter with the world of beauty salons. Our storyteller shares a vivid and relatable experience of being drawn into a sales pitch, navigating the fine line between politeness and personal boundaries, and reflecting on the subtle ways external

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01:24:33

3.3.27B《阿诗玛》Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/07/18

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the timeless tale of 阿诗玛, a story of love, resilience, and sacrifice set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan. 阿诗玛, a beautiful and talented young woman, grows up in a humble family, her voice and spirit captivating all who meet her. Her love story with the brave and skilled 阿黑 blossoms amidst challenges, but their happiness is short-lived

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11:15

3.3.27A《阿诗玛》Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/07/12

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the timeless tale of 阿诗玛, a story of love, resilience, and sacrifice set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan. 阿诗玛, a beautiful and talented young woman, grows up in a humble family, her voice and spirit captivating all who meet her. Her love story with the brave and skilled 阿黑 blossoms amidst challenges, but their happiness is short-lived

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03:45

宁愿......也不......Conjunction for Choices(5)

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/06/20

宁愿+ option A, 也不 + option B is used to express that someone would rather choose A than B, even if A is not perfect. It highlights a deliberate preference for one option over another. It emphasizes the speaker's strong preference for A while firmly rejecting B. The tone often conveys determination, personal values, or reasoning behind the preference. Be sure to check out our Conjunction Collection to catch up on the previous 8 episodes that focused on Coordination Conjunctions. These episodes are

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03:38

不是......就是......Conjunction for Choices(4)

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/06/16

不是......就是...... means "If it's not A, then it's B" or "It must be either A or B."It reflects a binary choice, emphasizing that one of the two options will definitely happen or is true. Be sure to check out our Conjunction Collection to catch up on the previous 8 episodes that focused on Coordination Conjunctions. These episodes are packed with insights and real-life examples to help you master their usage. ************************************************************ Support Our Podcast If our

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03:38

是......还是......Conjunction for Choices(3)

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/06/08

是......还是......(shi……haishi…… ) 是...还是 is used to ask a question where the speaker is offering two choices. It translates to "Is it... or...?" in English. 还是VS 或者还是 is used in questions to present choices. 或者 is used in statements to indicate possibilities. Be sure to check out our Conjunction Collection to catch up on the previous 8 episodes that focused on Coordination Conjunctions. These episodes are packed with insights and real-life examples to help you master their usage.

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07:04

要么......要么......Conjunction for Choices(2)

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/06/08

The structure "要么...要么..." (yàome... yàome...) is a conjunction in Chinese used to express exclusive choices. It highlights a situation where the speaker must choose one option from two or more possibilities, with the implication that only one choice can be made. Distinction Between 要么...要么... and 或者...或者... 要么...要么...Exclusive Choices: One must choose between the options. Implies mutual exclusivity: Choosing one excludes the others. 或者...或者...Neutral Options: Simply lists possibilities without

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05:23

或者......或者......Conjunction for Choices(1)

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/05/01

After our series on Coordination Conjunctions in 2024, we’re now diving into additional common conjunctions. The topic of this episode is 或者huòzhě……，或者huòzhě....... It is used to present alternatives or options. It can be translated as "either... or..." in English. This construction allows speakers to express choices or possibilities in a clear and concise manner. Be sure to check out our Conjunction Collection to catch up on the previous 8 episodes that focused on Coordination Conjunctions. These

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35:30

2.3.31B《隐形的城市》Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/04/22

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, his days were a blur of crowded subway rides, late-night work, and a seemingly endless cycle of routine. But one fateful evening, when his phone unexpectedly broke, he was forced to pause—and in that pause, he began to

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09:12

2.3.31A《隐形的城市》Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/03/29

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you the story of 王磊, a programmer who came to Beijing three years ago, full of hope and ambition. Like many in the bustling city, his days were a blur of crowded subway rides, late-night work, and a seemingly endless cycle of routine. But one fateful evening, when his phone unexpectedly broke, he was forced to pause—and in that pause, he began to

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44:43

2.3.30B《“精彩极了”和“糟糕透了”》Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/03/19

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today’s episode takes us into the childhood of 巴德·舒尔伯格, a celebrated writer who grew up between the warm encouragement of his mother and the strict criticism of his father. At just eight or nine years old, he wrote his first poem, sparking a moment of pride and excitement. His mother’s glowing praise—“精彩极了！”—filled him with confidence, while his father’s harsh

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09:28

2.3.29A《“精彩极了”和“糟糕透了”》Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/03/13

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today’s episode takes us into the childhood of 巴德·舒尔伯格, a celebrated writer who grew up between the warm encouragement of his mother and the strict criticism of his father. At just eight or nine years old, he wrote his first poem, sparking a moment of pride and excitement. His mother’s glowing praise—“精彩极了！”—filled him with confidence, while his father’s harsh

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40:10

2.3.29B《桂花雨》Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/02/22

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re sharing a nostalgic tale of 桂花雨, or "Osmanthus Rain," a story that takes us back to the author’s childhood in her coastal hometown. It’s a time when the air is filled with the enchanting fragrance of blooming osmanthus flowers, and the entire village comes together to harvest this delicate treasure before the looming threat of typhoon season. Through

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08:54

2.3.29A《桂花雨》Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/02/04

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we’re sharing a nostalgic tale of 桂花雨, or "Osmanthus Rain," a story that takes us back to the author’s childhood in her coastal hometown. It’s a time when the air is filled with the enchanting fragrance of blooming osmanthus flowers, and the entire village comes together to harvest this delicate treasure before the looming threat of typhoon season. Through

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42:47

2.2.53B《不懂就要问》Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/01/22

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you a tale that is both a glimpse into history and a lesson in courage. Set in the late 19th century, our story follows a young Sun Yat-sen, the future father of modern China, as he navigates the traditional Confucian school system. In a classroom where rote learning and strict discipline reign supreme, Sun Yat-sen finds himself questioning the

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04:19

Season 2 Episode 5 Have you seen my sunglasses

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2025/01/13

Free Transcript for Season 1 Episode 1-5 ************************************************************ Are you a fan of our podcast and hungry for more? Well, we've got a treat for you! By becoming a LCTS member, you'll gain exclusive access to our treasure trove of story and story explanation transcripts for both RealLife Chinese for Beginners and Learning Chinese through stories. Transcript Membership Did you know that you can practice your spoken Chinese with Rui & Simeng and other language

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07:09

2.2.53A《不懂就要问》Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2024/12/29

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we bring you a tale that is both a glimpse into history and a lesson in courage. Set in the late 19th century, our story follows a young Sun Yat-sen, the future father of modern China, as he navigates the traditional Confucian school system. In a classroom where rote learning and strict discipline reign supreme, Sun Yat-sen finds himself questioning the

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34:28

2.1.37B《十年北漂，女孩回乡卖腊肉》Story Walkthrough

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2024/12/13

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we explore the transformative journey of Tang Ying, born in 1990 and regarded as "the model child" in her village. Working as a designer, Tang earned a sizable salary but faced a grueling commute and long hours, leading her to feel like a robot. Ultimately, she decided to return to her hometown, where she started a business selling cured meats with her

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06:06

2.1.37A《十年北漂，女孩回乡卖腊肉》Story

Learning Chinese through Stories ·

2024/11/30

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency. Today, we explore the transformative journey of Tang Ying, born in 1990 and regarded as "the model child" in her village. Working as a designer, Tang earned a sizable salary but faced a grueling commute and long hours, leading her to feel like a robot. Ultimately, she decided to return to her hometown, where she started a business selling cured meats with her

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