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Learn Chinese with Stories | maayot

Learn Mandarin Chinese with fun and engaging stories. Practice your listening with a weekly story, entirely in Chinese. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced covering all levels of the HSK. Get daily stories tailored to your level by subscribing to maayot.com

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00:01:29

Beginner | 再难我也可以完成 | I Can Do It No Matter How Hard...

Learn Chinese with Stories | maayot ·

2021/01/30

When our management passes over some tasks under tight schedule, it could create some pressures on us. In today’s story, we are going see how our protagonist handled the issue. As we will see she is good at self-motivation. Hope you enjoy the story.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a

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00:02:15

Intermediate | 遛鸟 | Liu Niao | Mandarin Chinese Story

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2021/01/30

As we walk on the streets, we often see people walking the dogs. When people come to Beijing or some of the places in the Northern China, we could find there are some people hold cages, where we can find birds inside of the cage at some of the parks or rural areas. It is a special activity called Liu Niao. In today’s story, we are going to see why people believe it is good for the birds and quite enjoy this special activity. Hope you enjoy the story.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese

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00:03:38

Advanced | 风靡市场的盲盒 | The Popular Mystery Toy Boxes |...

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2021/01/30

Trendy toy maker Pop Mart has been very popular in China over the past several years and has accelerated the pace of store openings in many of the first and second tier cities’ business districts and shopping malls. It produces toys called “mystery toy boxes” for adults. In today’s story, we are going to look into the detail of the so called “mystery box economy” and find out why it has been so successful even under the epidemic period.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey

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00:13:47

Chinese Graded Reading Material: Why They Matter |...

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2021/01/25

If you have started to learn Chinese and want to improve the reading and writing abilities effectively, it is important to read Chinese reading. However, the problem is that it is not always easy to find suitable reading graded reading materials, which can guide you through learning new Chinese words, sentences and grammars etc. step by step.In this article, we look at some resources (spoiler alert: maayot is one of these).Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot.com

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00:02:37

Intermediate | 我们为什么要努力工作？ | Why Do We Work So Hard?...

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2021/01/23

Recently, the issue of overwork has been brought into the spotlight again by the sudden death of an employee of Pinduoduo, a well-known Chinese Internet company. It is a common sense that we work hard for the well-being of our life and we are living in a society which encourages the hard working culture. However, there are a lot of people who have already got everything, they are still working hard to achieve their goals. In today’s story, we are going to discuss what are the reasons to motivate us

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00:03:29

Advanced | 记忆塑造了我们的饮食 | Memories Determine What We...

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2021/01/23

People all have different eating habits and each countries and regions have their own unique dietary cultures. In today’s story, we are going to discuss the relationship between memories, emotions and our eating habits. Hope you enjoy the story. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question

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00:02:10

Beginner | 老师不是师傅 | Teacher Is Not Master | Mandarin...

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2021/01/23

In Chinese, the words of teacher and master all contain a same word, therefore, they sound similar and easy to get confused. In today’s story, we are going to look at the differences between teachers and master or master works and find out how we should use the words under different circumstances. Please enjoy the story.Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to

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00:03:12

Advanced | 一杯好咖啡 | A Good Cup Of Coffee | Mandarin...

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2021/01/16

Speaking of a good cup of coffee, people have different perceptions towards it as we all have different preferences over the taste of coffee. Therefore, people have preferences for certain coffee shops, or for certain regions where the beans are grown. In today’s story, we are going to discuss what the elements are to determine a good cup of coffee. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text

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00:02:21

Intermediate | 中国的咖啡市场 | Coffee Market In China |...

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2021/01/16

Coffee is a daily necessity for most people in the West. Most people drink one or two cups of coffee on daily basis. But for the Chinese people, tea has always been the main drink from ancient times. In recent years, Chinese people have been drinking coffee more frequently, and the demand for high quality coffee is becoming high. In today's story, we are going to look at the changing trends in coffee consumption among Chinese customers. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey

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00:01:47

Beginner | 孟母三迁的故事 | The Story of "Mencius’ Mother...

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2021/01/16

There is an old story in China called Mencius’ mother moved three times. Mencius was a famous ideologist and educator in ancient China, almost as famous as Confucius. People say that his great achievements were attributed to his mother's early education and influences. In today’s story, we are going to find out how his mother influenced him when he was a child. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your

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00:01:37

Beginner | 冬天的冰车 | The Ice Sledge In Winter |...

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2021/01/10

In today’s story, we are going to look at a popular winter sport in China. We will see that people of all ages can participate in this particular sport. What is your favorite sport? Hope you enjoy the story.Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at

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00:02:35

Intermediate | 没有秘密的语言 | The Language With No Secret...

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2021/01/10

Putonghua also known as mandarin, which is the official Chinese language in mainland China. From primary school to universities in mainland China, students and teachers are required to speak mandarin during classes. Therefore, it is also considered as an advantage for people grow up in the environment where only speaking Putonghua because they don’t need to take extra effort to learn it. However, in today’s story, we will find that our protagonist does not think it is an advantage after he started

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00:02:54

Advanced | 兵马俑是怎么做出来的？ | How Were the Terra-cotta...

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2021/01/10

The Terra-cotta warrior is a famous world heritage in China. Since it was discovered in early 70s, many archaeologists and historians have been studying on how the Terra-cotta figures were produced 2000 years ago. Thanks to the high technology, the mystery is about to reveal. In today’s story, we are going to look at how the massive numbers of Terra-cotta warriors were produced during 39 years period of time back to 2000 years ago. Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot

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00:03:15

Advanced | 车厘子自由 | The Freedom Of Eating Cherries |...

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2021/01/03

There has been a popular term called “the freedom of eating cherries” in China in recent years. Many people may wonder why a type of fruit has been related to freedom. In today’s story, we are going to find out the story behind this special term.Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or

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00:03:09

Intermediate | 认识自己的能力边界 | Know Your Limitation |...

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2021/01/03

When I was a child, I was taught that as long as I working hard, I can achieve the best result. If the outcome is not ideal, it means the efforts are not good enough. It was almost like a principle to me since childhood. However, when I grow up, I realize that it is not entirely true. In today’s story, let’s discuss why we need to know our own limits and capabilities. Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox

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00:01:46

Beginner | 为什么很多外国人到中国都喜欢去上海 | Why Do Many Foreigners...

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2021/01/03

Shanghai is the economic center of China and has quite diversified culture. When foreigners come to China for long term study or work, many of them would prefer to go to Shanghai. In today’s story, we are going to discuss some of the possible reasons behind the decision. Which city in China would you prefer to visit or stay? Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test

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00:11:23

Thank You in Chinese: Different Ways of Saying It |...

Learn Chinese with Stories | maayot ·

2020/12/29

No matter what language you learn, how to say “thank you” is a must know if you want to be friendly to others in a polite manner. You might know “thank you” is 谢谢 (xiè xiè) in Chinese, though may not know some of the other alternatives available to you.We review some of these in today's podcast.You may also find this episode directly on our blog.Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese,

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00:02:13

Beginner | 新疆的水果 | Fruits From Xinjiang | Mandarin...

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2020/12/28

Xinjiang is located in Northwest China; it is one of China's five ethnic autonomous regions. Xinjiang is famous for its breathtaking landscape, it also produce the best taste fruits. In today’s story, we are going to find out what kind of fruits Xinjiang produce and why it is so tasty. Let us know which fruit is your favorite one. Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to

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00:02:33

Intermediate | 是谁发现了大熊猫？ | Who Discovered The Giant...

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2020/12/28

Panda is one of the symbolic figures of China without any doubt. Most of the people know that it has long living history than human and originated in China. However, very few people know who found this rare species back to hundred years ago. In today’s story, we are going to find out who discovered this animal and the story behind it. Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz

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00:03:08

Advanced | 长城有多长？ | How long is The Great Wall? |...

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2020/12/28

The Great Wall is the longest and most massive ancient defense project in China. It also becomes a symbol of China. Many people may think it is only a wall for defense, in fact, it is not only a wall. In today’s story, we are going to introduce what the Great Wall really is, the real length of it and significance it brings to the people living in the modern society. Join other motivated Chinese learners on your journey with maayot. Receive daily an engaging story in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox

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