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Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣

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🎙️4️⃣8️⃣I’m afraid that… / Probably (恐怕 kǒng pà)

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2025/10/16

I wanted to go shopping, but it started raining again… I’m afraid I can’t go out today. Let’s learn how to say “I’m afraid that…” in Chinese.恐怕（kǒng pà)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我准备去超市买东西。Jīntiān wǒ zhǔnbèi qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxi.刚出门，就开始下雨了。Gāng chūmén, jiù kāishǐ xià yǔ le.我看着天说：“恐怕今天又不能出门了。”Wǒ kàn zhe tiān shuō: “Kǒngpà jīntiān yòu bù néng chūmén le.”

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🎙️4️⃣7️⃣Nothing special / It’s nothing (没什么 méi shénme)

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2025/10/16

Sometimes happiness doesn’t need a reason — it’s nothing special. Let’s learn how to say “nothing special / it’s nothing” in Chinese.没什么（méi shénme)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天一个朋友问我：“你今天为什么看起来这么开心？”Jīntiān yí gè péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ jīntiān wèishénme kàn qǐlái zhème kāixīn?”我笑着说：“没什么，就是天气很好。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Méi shénme, jiù shì tiānqì hěn hǎo.”有时候，快乐真的没什么特别的原因。Yǒu shíhou, kuàilè zhēnde méi shénme tèbié de yuányīn.

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00:00:54

🎙️4️⃣6️⃣You’d better / It’s best to (最好 zuì hǎo)

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2025/10/15

My friend wore a T-shirt on a cold morning, and I told him, “You’d better wear a jacket!” Let’s learn how to say “you’d better” in Chinese.最好（zuì hǎo)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天气有点冷。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiānqì yǒudiǎn lěng.我看见一个朋友只穿了一件T恤。Wǒ kànjiàn yí gè péngyou zhǐ chuān le yí jiàn T xù.我说：“你最好穿件外套，不然会感冒。”Wǒ shuō: “Nǐ zuìhǎo chuān jiàn wàitào, bùrán huì gǎnmào.”他笑着说：“没关系，我身体好。”Tā xiào zhe shuō: “Méi guānxi, wǒ shēntǐ hǎo.”

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00:00:41

🎙️4️⃣5️⃣Don’t forget to (别忘了 bié wàng le)

Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣ ·

2025/10/15

Before my trip, my friend said, “Don’t forget your passport!” Let’s learn how to say “don’t forget to” in Chinese.别忘了（bié wàng le)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我要出门旅行。Jīntiān wǒ yào chūmén lǚxíng.朋友说：“别忘了带护照！”Péngyou shuō: “Bié wàng le dài hùzhào!”我笑着说：“放心吧，我已经放进包里了。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Fàngxīn ba, wǒ yǐjīng fàng jìn bāo lǐ le.”

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00:00:46

🎙️4️⃣4️⃣Troublesome / To bother (麻烦 má fan)

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2025/10/15

My computer suddenly stopped working. What a trouble! Let’s learn how to say “troublesome / to bother” in Chinese.麻烦（má fan)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我的电脑突然不工作了。Zuótiān wǒ de diànnǎo tūrán bù gōngzuò le.我试了几次都打不开。Wǒ shì le jǐ cì dōu dǎ bù kāi.我只好打电话给朋友帮忙。Wǒ zhǐhǎo dǎ diànhuà gěi péngyou bāngmáng.我说：“真麻烦啊！”Wǒ shuō: “Zhēn máfan a!”

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00:00:48

🎙️4️⃣3️⃣Definitely / For sure (一定 yí dìng)

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2025/10/15

The smell of fresh bread this morning made me think, “This must be delicious.” Let’s learn how to say “definitely / for sure” in Chinese.一定（yí dìng)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我去面包店。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù miànbāo diàn.空气里都是面包的香味。Kōngqì lǐ dōu shì miànbāo de xiāngwèi.我看着柜台里的蛋挞，想：“这个一定很好吃。”Wǒ kàn zhe guìtái lǐ de dàntà, xiǎng: “Zhège yídìng hěn hǎo chī.”我买了一个，吃了一口，果然没错。Wǒ mǎi le yí gè, chī le yì kǒu, guǒrán méi cuò.

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00:00:48

🎙️4️⃣2️⃣More and more (越来越 yuè lái yuè)

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2025/10/15

It’s getting colder in Paris — more and more each day! Let’s learn how to say “more and more” in Chinese.越来越（yuè lái yuè)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.最近巴黎的天气越来越冷。Zuìjìn Bālí de tiānqì yuè lái yuè lěng.早上出门要穿外套，中午又有点热。Zǎoshang chūmén yào chuān wàitào, zhōngwǔ yòu yǒudiǎn rè.我朋友笑着说：“秋天来了，衣服也要越来越多了！”Wǒ péngyou xiào zhe shuō: “Qiūtiān lái le, yīfu yě yào yuè lái yuè duō le!”

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00:00:49

🎙️4️⃣1️⃣Looks like / Seems (看起来 kàn qǐ lái)

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2025/10/15

I looked at the sky and said, “Looks like it’s going to rain.” And it really did! Let’s learn how to say “looks like / seems” in Chinese.看起来（ kàn qǐ lái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天有点灰。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiān yǒudiǎn huī.我看了看天空，说：“看起来要下雨了。”Wǒ kàn le kàn tiānkōng, shuō: “Kàn qǐlái yào xià yǔ le.”我拿了一把伞。结果真的下雨了！Wǒ ná le yì bǎ sǎn, jiéguǒ zhēn de xià yǔ le!

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00:00:45

🎙️4️⃣0️⃣To find out / To realize (发现 fā xiàn)

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2025/10/14

I was about to leave home when I suddenly realized I forgot my phone! Let’s learn how to say “to realize / to notice” in Chinese.发现（fā xiàn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，走到门口，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, zǒu dào ménkǒu,我发现忘带手机了！Wǒ fāxiàn wàng dài shǒujī le!我赶紧回家拿手机，才出门。Wǒ gǎnjǐn huí jiā ná shǒujī, cái chūmén.幸好我走得不远。Xìnghǎo wǒ zǒu de bù yuǎn.

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00:00:45

🎙️3️⃣9️⃣Especially (特别 tè bié)

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2025/10/14

I love spring — especially walking in the park when the flowers bloom! Let’s learn how to say “especially” in Chinese.特别 (tè bié)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.我很喜欢春天。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān chūntiān.花开了，天气也很好。Huā kāi le, tiānqì yě hěn hǎo.我特别喜欢去公园散步。Wǒ tèbié xǐhuān qù gōngyuán sànbù.有时候我还带一本书，一边走一边看。Yǒu shíhou wǒ hái dài yì běn shū, yìbiān zǒu yìbiān kàn.

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🎙️3️⃣8️⃣For a while / Once / A bit (一下 yí xià)

Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣ ·

2025/10/14

At the library, I told my friend, “Wait a bit!” Let’s learn how to say “a bit / for a while” in Chinese.一下（yí xià)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去图书馆。Jīntiān wǒ qù túshūguǎn.我看到朋友，也在那儿。Wǒ kàn dào péngyou, yě zài nàr.我走过去，笑着说：“等我一下！”Wǒ zǒu guòqù, xiào zhe shuō: “Děng wǒ yíxià!”他也笑着说：“好，我们一起找书吧。”Tā yě xiào zhe shuō: “Hǎo, wǒmen yìqǐ zhǎo shū ba.”

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00:00:54

🎙️3️⃣7️⃣Haven’t … for a long time (好久没……了 hǎo jiǔ méi...

Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣ ·

2025/10/14

Today I went to the park and realized — I haven’t been here for a long time! Let’s learn how to say “haven’t … for a long time” in Chinese.好久没……了（hǎo jiǔ méi … le)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去了公园。Jīntiān wǒ qù le gōngyuán.阳光很好，风也不大。Yángguāng hěn hǎo, fēng yě bú dà.我坐在长椅上，想：“我好久没来公园了。”Wǒ zuò zài chángyǐ shàng, xiǎng: “Wǒ hǎo jiǔ méi lái gōngyuán le.”我听到小鸟在唱歌，看到很多人在跑步。Wǒ tīngdào xiǎo niǎo zài chànggē, kàn dào hěn duō rén zài pǎobù.我觉得心情特别好。Wǒ juéde xīnqíng tèbié hǎo.

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🎙️3️⃣6️⃣As a result / It turns out (结果 jié guǒ)

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2025/10/14

I forgot my umbrella and thought it wouldn’t rain — but it did! Let’s learn how to say “as a result / it turns out” in Chinese.结果（ jié guǒ)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我出门的时候忘记带伞。Zuótiān wǒ chūmén de shíhou wàngjì dài sǎn.我想：“应该不会下雨吧？”Wǒ xiǎng: “Yīnggāi bú huì xià yǔ ba?”结果走到一半，雨就下大了！Jiéguǒ zǒu dào yí bàn, yǔ jiù xià dà le!我跑进一家商店买了一把伞。Wǒ pǎo jìn yì jiā shāngdiàn mǎi le yì bǎ sǎn.

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🎙️3️⃣5️⃣Quite / Pretty (挺……的 tǐng …… de)

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2025/10/09

I went to a new Chinese restaurant yesterday — the noodles were pretty good, the soup was hot, and the staff were really nice! Let’s learn how to say “quite / pretty” in Chinese.挺……的（tǐng …… de)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我去一家新的中国餐厅。Zuótiān wǒ qù yì jiā xīn de Zhōngguó cāntīng.我点了一碗面，味道挺好的。Wǒ diǎn le yì wǎn miàn, wèidào tǐng hǎo de.汤也热热的，很香。Tāng yě rèrè de, hěn xiāng.服务员人很好，笑着跟我说：“慢慢吃。”Fúwùyuán rén hěn hǎo, xiào zhe gēn wǒ shuō: “Mànmàn chī.”我想，这家中国餐厅挺不错的，下次还想再来。Wǒ xiǎng,

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🎙️3️⃣4️⃣Only / Not until (才 cái)

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2025/10/09

I got home at eleven last night — not until I finished my work! Let’s learn how to say “only / not until” in Chinese.才（cái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我下班很晚。Zuótiān wǒ xiàbān hěn wǎn.我晚上十一点才到家。Wǒ wǎnshang shíyī diǎn cái dào jiā.我有点儿累，但也很高兴。Wǒ yǒu diǎnr lèi, dàn yě hěn gāoxìng.因为今天的工作做得很好。Yīnwèi jīntiān de gōngzuò zuò de hěn hǎo.我想：“明天早点回家就好了！”Wǒ xiǎng: “Míngtiān zǎodiǎn huí jiā jiù hǎo le!”

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🎙️3️⃣3️⃣Again (in the past and now) (又……了 yòu …… le)

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2025/10/09

It’s raining again in Paris! Let’s learn how to say “again (for past or repeated actions)” in Chinese.又……了（yòu …… le)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天又下雨了。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiān yòu xià yǔ le.上个星期也下雨。Shàng gè xīngqī yě xià yǔ.我看着天空，笑了笑，说：“巴黎的雨又来了。”Wǒ kàn zhe tiānkōng, xiào le xiào, shuō: “Bālí de yǔ yòu lái le.”后来我打伞去地铁站，发现大家的伞都开着，颜色不一样，很漂亮。Hòulái wǒ dǎ sǎn qù dìtiě zhàn, fāxiàn dàjiā de sǎn dōu kāi zhe, yánsè bù yíyàng, hěn piàoliang.

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🎙️3️⃣2️⃣It turns out / So that’s why (原来 yuán lái)

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2025/10/09

I called my friend, but she didn’t answer. Later she told me she was in a meeting. So that’s why! Let’s learn how to say “it turns out / so that’s why” in Chinese.原来（yuán lái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我给朋友打电话，她没有接。Jīntiān wǒ gěi péngyou dǎ diànhuà, tā méiyǒu jiē.我想：“她是不是生气了？”Wǒ xiǎng: “Tā shì bú shì shēngqì le?”过了一会儿，她给我回电话。Guò le yí huìr, tā gěi wǒ huí diànhuà.她说：“不好意思，我刚才在开会。”Tā shuō: “Bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ gāngcái zài kāihuì.”我说：“啊，原来是这样。”Wǒ shuō: “Ā, yuánlái shì

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00:00:57

🎙️3️⃣1️⃣Suddenly (突然 tū rán)

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2025/10/09

While I was reading, I suddenly heard a “meow” — it was a cat outside the window! Let’s learn how to say “suddenly” in Chinese.突然 (tū rán)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天晚上我在家看书。Zuótiān wǎnshang wǒ zài jiā kàn shū.我看书的时候，突然听到一声“喵——”。Wǒ kàn shū de shíhou, tūrán tīngdào yì shēng “miāo——”.我抬头一看，原来是一只猫在窗外。Wǒ táitóu yí kàn, yuánlái shì yì zhī māo zài chuāngwài.它看着我，好像也在听我读书。Tā kàn zhe wǒ, hǎoxiàng yě zài tīng wǒ dú shū.

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🎙️3️⃣0️⃣Should / Ought to (应该 yīng gāi)

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2025/10/07

This morning it was a bit cold, so I thought, “I should wear a coat.” Let’s learn how to say “should / ought to” in Chinese.应该（yīng gāi)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我觉得有点冷。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ juéde yǒudiǎn lěng.我想：“现在是秋天，出门的时候应该穿外套。”Wǒ xiǎng: “Xiànzài shì qiūtiān, chūmén de shíhou yīnggāi chuān wàitào.”所以我拿了一件外套，穿上以后感觉舒服多了。Suǒyǐ wǒ ná le yí jiàn wàitào, chuān shàng yǐhòu gǎnjué shūfu duō le.

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🎙️2️⃣9️⃣Usually / Generally (一般 yì bān)

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2025/10/07

I usually wake up at seven in the morning, eat breakfast, and then go to school or work. Let’s learn how to say “usually / generally” in Chinese.一般（yì bān)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.我一般早上七点起床。Wǒ yìbān zǎoshang qī diǎn qǐchuáng.吃早饭以后，我去学校或者去工作。Chī zǎofàn yǐhòu, wǒ qù xuéxiào huòzhě qù gōngzuò.到了晚上，我一般看一会儿书，然后睡觉。Dào le wǎnshang, wǒ yìbān kàn yì huìr shū, ránhòu shuìjiào.

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