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Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK2️⃣-3️⃣

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00:01:41

🎙️8️⃣8️⃣ – Whatever… then… / Anything goes (什么……就什么……...

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2025/11/05

My friend asked, “What do you want for dinner?” I said,“Whatever you want, I’ll eat that too.” Let’s learn how to say “whatever / anything goes” in Chinese.什么……就什么…… (shénme… jiù shénme…)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，他问我：Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou liáotiān, tā wèn wǒ:Yesterday I was chatting with a friend, and he asked me:“晚饭吃什么？”“Wǎnfàn chī shénme?”“What do you want for dinner?”我说：“你想吃什么，我就吃什么。”Wǒ shuō: “Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme, wǒ jiù chī shénme.”I

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00:01:30

🎙️8️⃣7️⃣ – Since / Now that / Given that (既然 jì rán)

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2025/11/03

This morning I saw the weather was beautiful and thought “Since it’s so nice out, I’ll just walk to work!” Let’s learn how to say “since / now that / given that” in Chinese.既然 (jì rán)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上出门的时候，我看到天气特别好。Jīntiān zǎoshang chūmén de shíhou, wǒ kàn dào tiānqì tèbié hǎo.This morning when I went out, the weather was amazing.我心想：既然这么好，就别坐地铁了，走路去公司吧。Wǒ xīn xiǎng: jì rán zhème hǎo, jiù bié zuò dìtiě le, zǒulù qù gōngsī ba.I

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00:01:24

🎙️8️⃣6️⃣ – Absolutely / Definitely / For sure (绝对 jué...

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2025/11/03

My friend asked if I wanted to see a new movie. I said, “Of course! I’m definitely going!” Let’s learn how to say “absolutely / definitely / for sure” in Chinese.绝对 (jué duì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天朋友问我：“你想不想去看那部新电影？”Zuótiān péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xiǎng bù xiǎng qù kàn nà bù xīn diànyǐng?”Yesterday my friend asked me, “Do you want to see that new movie?”我马上说：“当然想！我绝对要去！”Wǒ mǎshàng shuō: “Dāngrán xiǎng! Wǒ jué duì yào qù!”I said right away, “Of

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00:01:13

🎙️8️⃣5️⃣ – I heard / It’s said that (听说 tīng shuō)

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2025/11/03

I heard it’s going to rain this weekend, so I’m planning to stay home and watch a movie. Let’s learn how to say “I heard / people say” in Chinese.听说（tīng shuō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.听说这周末要下雨。Tīng shuō zhè zhōumò yào xià yǔ.I heard it’s going to rain this weekend.所以我打算在家休息，看一部新电影。Suǒyǐ wǒ dǎsuàn zài jiā xiūxi, kàn yí bù xīn diànyǐng.So I’m planning to stay home and watch a new movie.朋友告诉我，那部电影很好笑。Péngyou gàosu wǒ, nà bù diànyǐng hěn hǎo xiào.My

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00:01:22

🎙️8️⃣4️⃣ – How about / Otherwise / Why not (要不 yào bù)

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2025/11/03

We went to a restaurant last night, but there were too many people, so I said, “How about we go somewhere else?”Let’s learn how to say “how about / otherwise / why not” in Chinese.要不（yào bù)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天晚上我和朋友约好出去吃饭。Zuótiān wǎnshang wǒ hé péngyou yuē hǎo chūqù chī fàn.Last night, my friend and I planned to go out for dinner.可到餐厅的时候，人太多了，要等一个小时。Kě dào cāntīng de shíhou, rén tài duō le, yào děng yí gè xiǎoshí.But when we got to the

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00:01:24

🎙️8️⃣3️⃣ – Especially / In particular (特别是 tè bié shì)

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2025/11/03

I love autumn — especially that cool feeling in the morning air, and the sound of golden leaves under my feet. Let’s learn how to say “especially / in particular” in Chinese.特别是（tè bié shì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.我很喜欢秋天，Wǒ hěn xǐhuan qiūtiān,I really like autumn,特别是早上空气凉凉的那种感觉。tèbié shì zǎoshang kōngqì liáng liáng de nà zhǒng gǎnjué.especially that cool feeling in the morning air.街上的树叶变成金黄色，踩上去沙沙地响。Jiē shàng de shùyè biàn chéng jīn huángsè, cǎi

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00:01:25

🎙️8️⃣2️⃣ – Take … for example / For instance (拿……来说...

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2025/11/03

Everyone has their own way to relax. Take my friend for example — she likes hiking, while I prefer staying home with coffee and a book. Let’s learn how to say “take … for example” in Chinese.拿……来说（ná … lái shuō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.最近我发现，很多人都有自己的放松方式。Zuìjìn wǒ fāxiàn, hěn duō rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de fàngsōng fāngshì.Recently, I’ve noticed that everyone has their own way to relax.拿我朋友来说，她喜欢周末去爬山。Ná wǒ péngyou lái shuō, tā xǐhuan zhōumò qù

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00:01:08

🎙️8️⃣1️⃣ – A little bit / Slightly (稍微 shāo wēi)

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2025/10/31

This morning I thought it was a bit cold, so I decided to wear one more layer — but then the sun came out! Let’s learn how to say “a little bit / slightly” in Chinese.稍微 (shāo wēi)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天气有点儿凉。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiānqì yǒu diǎnr liáng.This morning when I went out, it felt a bit cool.我想了想，决定稍微多穿一件外套。Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, juédìng shāo wēi duō chuān yí jiàn wàitào.I thought for a second and decided to wear one more

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00:01:23

🎙️8️⃣0️⃣ – In a hurry to / Rushing to (急着 jí zhe)

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2025/10/31

I saw someone running toward the subway this morning, talking on the phone — clearly in a hurry to get to work! Let’s learn how to say “in a hurry / rushing to” in Chinese.急着 (jí zhe)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，看到楼下有一个人，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, kàn dào lóu xià yǒu yí gè rén,This morning when I left home, I saw someone downstairs,他一边打电话，一边跑着去地铁站。Tā yībiān dǎ diànhuà, yībiān pǎo zhe qù dìtiě zhàn.He was talking on the phone while running toward the subway

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00:01:12

🎙️7️⃣9️⃣ – Tired of / Fed up with (腻 nì)

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2025/10/31

I’ve been ordering from the same restaurant every day, but now I’m really getting tired of it! Let’s learn how to say “tired of / fed up with” in Chinese.腻 (nì)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.最近我每天中午都点同一家餐厅的饭。Zuìjìn wǒ měitiān zhōngwǔ dōu diǎn tóng yì jiā cāntīng de fàn.Recently, I’ve been ordering lunch from the same restaurant every day.一开始觉得特别好吃，Yī kāishǐ juéde tèbié hǎo chī,At first, I thought it was delicious,可吃了一个星期以后，真的有点儿腻了。Kě chī le yí gè xīngqī yǐhòu, zhēnde yǒu diǎnr nì

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00:01:23

🎙️7️⃣8️⃣ – Conflicted / To have mixed feelings (矛盾...

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2025/10/31

I wanted to sleep more but also wanted to get to work early —I thought, “Ugh, I’m so conflicted!” Let’s learn how to say “conflicted / to have mixed feelings” in Chinese.矛盾 (máo dùn)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我加班到很晚，Zuótiān wǒ jiābān dào hěn wǎn,Yesterday I worked overtime until late,今天早上闹钟响的时候，我特别想再睡一会儿。Jīntiān zǎoshang nàozhōng xiǎng de shíhou, wǒ tèbié xiǎng zài shuì yí huìr.and this morning when my alarm went off, I really wanted to sleep longer.可是我又想早点去公司。Kěshì wǒ yòu

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00:01:05

🎙️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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00:01:17

🎙️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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