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Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣

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🎙️2️⃣8️⃣Always / Continuously (一直 yī zhí)

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2025/10/07

Today I worked at my computer the whole day, without a break. Let’s learn how to say “always / continuously” in Chinese.一直（yī zhí)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我一整天都在家写东西。Jīntiān wǒ yì zhěng tiān dōu zài jiā xiě dōngxī.我一直在电脑前工作，中间没有休息。Wǒ yīzhí zài diànnǎo qián gōngzuò, zhōngjiān méiyǒu xiūxi.到了晚上，我觉得很累。Dào le wǎnshang, wǒ juéde hěn lèi.

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00:00:45

🎙️2️⃣7️⃣Later / Afterwards (后来 hòu lái)

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2025/10/07

It rained when I went to the park with my friend, but later the rain stopped and we had a nice walk. Let’s learn how to say “later / afterwards” in Chinese.后来（hòu lái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我和朋友去公园。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou qù gōngyuán.一开始下雨了，我们不能散步。Yì kāishǐ xiàyǔ le, wǒmen bù néng sànbù.后来，雨停了，我们就一起走了一圈。Hòulái, yǔ tíng le, wǒmen jiù yìqǐ zǒu le yì quān.我们聊了很多，很开心。Wǒmen liáo le hěn duō, hěn kāixīn.

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00:00:44

🎙️2️⃣6️⃣Actually / In fact (其实 qí shí)

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2025/10/07

When my friend asked if I preferred coffee or tea, I said, “Actually, I like both.” Let’s learn how to say “actually / in fact” in Chinese. 其实（qí shí)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我朋友问我：“你喜欢喝咖啡还是喝茶？”Zuótiān wǒ péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xǐhuān hē kāfēi háishi hē chá?”我说：“我平时喝咖啡比较多，其实我也很喜欢喝茶。”Wǒ shuō: “Wǒ píngshí hē kāfēi bǐjiào duō, qíshí wǒ yě hěn xǐhuān hē chá.”

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00:00:40

🎙️2️⃣5️⃣Exactly (刚好 gāng hǎo)

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2025/10/06

When I got home from work, the rain had just stopped. Then, I found a glass of water waiting for me — just right! Let’s learn how to say “just right / exactly” in Chinese.刚好（gāng hǎo)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我下班回家。Jīntiān wǒ xiàbān huí jiā.到家门口的时候，雨刚好停了。Dào jiāménkǒu de shíhou, yǔ gānghǎo tíng le.我不用打伞。Wǒ bú yòng dǎ sǎn.进门以后，我想喝水。Jìnmén yǐhòu, wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ.我发现水杯里刚好有一杯水。Wǒ fāxiàn shuǐbēi lǐ gānghǎo yǒu yì bēi shuǐ.真方便，时间刚好，水也刚好。Zhēn fāngbiàn, shíjiān gānghǎo, shuǐ yě

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00:00:40

🎙️2️⃣4️⃣Don’t worry (放心 fàng xīn)

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2025/10/06

When my friend asked if I was scared to travel alone, I said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.” Let’s learn how to say “don’t worry” in Chinese.放心（fàng xīn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我朋友问我：“你一个人去旅行，不害怕吗？”Jīntiān wǒ péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ yí gè rén qù lǚxíng, bú hàipà ma?”我说：“没事，放心吧！我会小心的。”Wǒ shuō: “Méi shì, fàngxīn ba! Wǒ huì xiǎoxīn de.”

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00:00:39

🎙️2️⃣3️⃣Remember to (记得 jì de)

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2025/10/06

I told my friend, “Remember to bring the book tomorrow.” Let’s learn how to say “remember to” in Chinese.记得（ jì de)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我给朋友发消息：Zuótiān wǒ gěi péngyou fā xiāoxi:“明天见面的时候，记得带书。”“Míngtiān jiànmiàn de shíhou, jìde dài shū.”她回答：“好的，我一定记得！”Tā huídá: “Hǎo de, wǒ yídìng jìde!”

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00:00:39

🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Almost (差点 chà diǎn)

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2025/10/06

I ran to catch the bus this morning, and I almost missed it. Let’s learn how to say “almost” in Chinese.差点（chà diǎn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我坐公交车。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ zuò gōngjiāochē.我跑得很快，不然就差点没赶上。Wǒ pǎo de hěn kuài, bùrán jiù chàdiǎn méi gǎn shàng.幸好我上车了。Xìnghǎo wǒ shàngchē le.

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00:01:00

🎙️2️⃣1️⃣Just kidding (开玩笑 kāi wán xiào)

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2025/10/03

At a café, I asked my friend to help me with my work — she was surprised! But of course, I was just kidding. Let’s learn how to say “just kidding / to joke” in Chinese.开玩笑（kāi wán xiào)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我和朋友在咖啡店聊天。Jīntiān wǒ hé péngyou zài kāfēidiàn liáotiān.我对她说：“你要不要帮我做工作？我有很多工作。”Wǒ duì tā shuō: “Nǐ yào bù yào bāng wǒ zuò gōngzuò? Wǒ yǒu hěn duō gōngzuò.”她说：“啊？帮你做工作？！”Tā shuō: “Ā? Bāng nǐ zuò gōngzuò?!”我笑着说：“哈哈，开玩笑的啦！工作应该我自己做。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Hāhā, kāi

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00:00:47

🎙️2️⃣0️⃣Bit by bit (一点点 yī diǎn diǎn)

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2025/10/03

I’m learning guitar, and every day I practice just a little bit. Let’s learn how to say “little by little / bit by bit” in Chinese.一点点（yī diǎn diǎn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.我刚开始学弹吉他。Wǒ gāng kāishǐ xué tán jítā.每天我都练习一点点。Měitiān wǒ dōu liànxí yī diǎn diǎn.虽然很慢，但是我觉得有进步。Suīrán hěn màn, dànshì wǒ juéde yǒu jìnbù.

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00:00:53

🎙️1️⃣9️⃣It depends (要看 yào kàn)

Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣ ·

2025/10/03

When my student asked if Chinese is difficult, I answered, “It depends.” Let’s learn how to say “it depends” in Chinese.要看（yào kàn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天学生问我：“老师，学中文难不难？”Jīntiān xuéshēng wèn wǒ: “Lǎoshī, xué Zhōngwén nán bù nán?”我笑了笑，说：“要看你每天练习多少。”Wǒ xiào le xiào, shuō: “Yào kàn nǐ měitiān liànxí duōshǎo.”

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00:00:45

🎙️1️⃣8️⃣Take your time (慢慢 màn man)

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2025/10/03

At a restaurant, the waiter told me, “Take your time and enjoy your meal.” Let’s learn how to say “slowly / take your time” in Chinese.慢慢（màn man)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天晚上我去餐厅吃饭。Jīntiān wǎnshang wǒ qù cāntīng chīfàn.服务员上菜的时候对我说：Fúwùyuán shàng cài de shíhou duì wǒ shuō:“请慢慢吃。”“Qǐng mànman chī.”听到这句话，我觉得很温暖。Tīng dào zhè jù huà, wǒ juéde hěn wēnnuǎn.

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00:00:53

🎙️1️⃣7️⃣That makes sense (难怪 nán guài)

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2025/10/03

When I walked into my friend’s house, I smelled cake baking. No wonder it was so fragrant! Let’s learn how to say “no wonder / that makes sense” in Chinese.难怪（nán guài)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去朋友家。Jīntiān wǒ qù péngyou jiā.一进门，我就闻到很香的味道。Yí jìnmén, wǒ jiù wéndào hěn xiāng de wèidào.原来她在做蛋糕。Yuánlái tā zài zuò dàngāo.我说：“哇，难怪家里这么香！”Wǒ shuō: “Wa, nánguài jiālǐ zhème xiāng!”

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00:00:55

🎙️1️⃣6️⃣ Seems / Looks like / as if (好像 hǎo xiàng)

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2025/10/02

Walking in Paris, I thought I saw an old classmate — it really looked like her! Let’s learn how to say “seems / looks like” in Chinese.好像(hǎo xiàng)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我走在巴黎的街上，看到一个人。Jīntiān wǒ zǒu zài Bālí de jiē shàng, kàn dào yí gè rén.我心里想：咦，这个人好像是我的同学。Wǒ xīnlǐ xiǎng: yí, zhège rén hǎoxiàng shì wǒ de tóngxué.可是我不太确定。Kěshì wǒ bù tài quèdìng.最后我走过去一看，真的就是她！Zuìhòu wǒ zǒu guòqù yí kàn, zhēn de jiù shì tā!你呢？你有没有遇到过“好像”认识的人？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yùdào guò “hǎoxiàng”

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00:00:53

🎙️1️⃣5️⃣The more…the more….(越……越……yuè...yuè...)

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2025/10/02

At first, running felt hard, but the more I ran, the easier it got. Let’s learn how to say “the more…the more” in Chinese.越……越……(yuè...yuè...)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去跑步。Jīntiān wǒ qù pǎobù.一开始我觉得很累，可是跑了一会儿，我发现越跑越轻松。Yì kāishǐ wǒ juéde hěn lèi, kěshì pǎo le yí huìr, wǒ fāxiàn yuè pǎo yuè qīngsōng.最后，我还觉得很开心。Zuìhòu, wǒ hái juéde hěn kāixīn.你呢？你有没有做过越做越喜欢的事情？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu zuò guò yuè zuò yuè xǐhuān de shìqing?

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00:00:55

🎙️1️⃣4️⃣whenever (随时 suíshí )

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2025/10/02

My friend told me, “You can call me anytime.” Let’s learn how to say “at any time / whenever” in Chinese.随时 (suíshí )Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我给一个朋友打电话。Jīntiān wǒ gěi yí gè péngyou dǎ diànhuà.她说：“你有问题可以随时找我。”Tā shuō: “Nǐ yǒu wèntí kěyǐ suíshí zhǎo wǒ.”听到这句话我觉得很温暖。Tīng dào zhè jù huà wǒ juéde hěn wēnnuǎn.因为“随时”就是，不管什么时候都可以。Yīnwèi “suíshí” jiù shì, bùguǎn shénme shíhou dōu kěyǐ.你呢？你有没有一个朋友会说“随时联系我”？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yí gè péngyou huì shuō “suíshí liánxì wǒ”?

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00:00:56

🎙️ 1️⃣3️⃣There was nothing I could do 没办法 (méi bànfǎ)

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2025/10/02

This morning I wanted to run, but it rained heavily. There was nothing I could do. Let’s learn how to say “there’s no way / nothing you can do” in Chinese.没办法 (méi bànfǎ)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我本来想去跑步。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ běnlái xiǎng qù pǎobù.可是下大雨，我只好在家里。Kěshì xià dàyǔ, wǒ zhǐhǎo zài jiālǐ.我心里想：哎，没办法。Wǒ xīnlǐ xiǎng: āi, méi bànfǎ.有时候我们真的不能改变天气。Yǒu shíhou wǒmen zhēn de bù néng gǎi biàn tiānqì.你呢？你有没有遇到过只能说“没办法”的时候？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yùdào guò zhǐ néng shuō “méi

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00:01:04

🎙️1️⃣2️⃣Extremely busy (忙死了máng sǐ le）

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2025/10/02

Today was full of meetings, reports, and errands — I was super busy! Let’s learn how to say “extremely busy” in Chinese.忙死了（máng sǐ le）Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我真的是忙死了。Jīntiān wǒ zhēn de shì máng sǐ le.因为明天我要给学生上课Yīnwèi míngtiān wǒ yào gěi xuéshēng shàngkè所以我需要准备很多东西，suǒyǐ wǒ xūyào zhǔnbèi hěn duō dōngxī,准备课件，准备练习题，zhǔnbèi kèjiàn, zhǔnbèi liànxítí,还要准备一些有趣的故事。hái yào zhǔnbèi yìxiē yǒuqù de gùshì.一整天，都在电脑前，没有时间休息。Yì zhěng tiān, dōu zài diànnǎo qián, méiyǒu shíjiān

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00:00:48

🎙️ 1️⃣1️⃣In a while (一会儿 yī huìr)

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2025/10/01

This afternoon, my friend called me and said, “Let’s meet in a while.” Let’s learn how to say “in a while / for a while” in Chinese. 一会儿 (yī huìr)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天下午我在家看书。Jīntiān xiàwǔ wǒ zài jiā kàn shū.朋友打电话来说：“我们一会儿见吧。”Péngyǒu dǎ diànhuà lái shuō: “Wǒmen yīhuìr jiàn ba.”我说：“好的，一会儿见！”Wǒ shuō: “Hǎo de, yīhuìr jiàn!”后来，我们真的在咖啡店见面了。Hòulái, wǒmen zhēn de zài kāfēidiàn jiànmiàn le.你呢？你今天会不会一会儿见朋友？Nǐ ne? Nǐ jīntiān huì bú huì yīhuìr jiàn péngyǒu?

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🎙️ 1️⃣0️⃣ It's gone（不见了bú jiàn le）

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2025/10/01

This morning, I thought I lost my keys. They disappeared… but finally, I found them in my bag! Let’s learn how to say “gone / missing” in Chinese.不见了（bú jiàn le）Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我出门的时候，想找我的钥匙。Jīntiān wǒ chūmén de shíhou, xiǎng zhǎo wǒ de yàoshi.可是找来找去，发现钥匙不见了！Kěshì zhǎo lái zhǎo qù, fāxiàn yàoshi bújiàn le!我到处找，最后发现它在我的包里。Wǒ dàochù zhǎo, zuìhòu fāxiàn tā zài wǒ de bāo lǐ.你呢？你最近有没有什么东西不见了？Nǐ ne? Nǐ zuìjìn yǒu méiyǒu shénme dōngxī bújiàn le?

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🎙️ 9️⃣ Too (太……了 tài...le）

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2025/10/01

Today I tried a bowl of noodles in Paris, and it was so delicious… but also too spicy! Let’s learn how to use “so / too” in Chinese.太……了（tài...le）Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去了巴黎的一家新餐厅。Jīntiān wǒ qù le Bālí de yī jiā xīn cāntīng.我点了一碗面，第一口就觉得：哇，这个面太好吃了！Wǒ diǎn le yī wǎn miàn, dì yī kǒu jiù juéde: Wā, zhège miàn tài hǎochī le!我忍不住吃得很快。Wǒ rěn bù zhù chī de hěn kuài.不过后来我发现，这个面也太辣了！Bùguò hòulái wǒ fāxiàn, zhège miàn yě tài là le!你呢？你有没有吃过又好吃又太辣的东西？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu chī

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