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Syllables and Verbs Qing Wen
Although there are some verbs which can stand on their own with one syllable, in modern Chinese, many verbs are expressed in two (or more) syllables. In fact, most monosyllabic verbs can be changed into disyllabic verbs. This Qing Wen discusses some of the ways that Chinese verbs grow longer.
Square Dancing: Chinese Style Upper Intermediate
It's an activity that takes place in public squares all across China every night: 广场舞 (guǎngchǎngwǔ), elderly women setting up stereos and dancing together in the public places. And while everyone is happy to see retired women keeping fit in their old age, the noise produced by this activity isn't always so welcome.
working out, dance, community, noise
The Paper Chase Intermediate
Tissues, handkerchiefs, toilet paper, paper towels - that's a lot of paper products! What are they all for? In this lesson, a wife makes it all clear for her husband at the supermarket.
shopping, supply, wife, husbands
Hairwash Elementary
When going to the hair salon in China, there are two different ways to get your hair washed. You can either get a "dry wash" (干洗, gānxǐ) or a "wet wash" (水洗, shuǐxǐ). What's the difference? Learn all about it in this lesson!
haircut, price
Chatting at a Family Gathering Intermediate
Chinese New Year is here and the family is all together again. After the initial greetings, everyone settles down to have a chat. But what to talk about? Finding a topic that everyone wants to talk about proves to be difficult.
family, chatting, socializing, sports
Chinese Opera Beijing Standard Time
An acquired taste it might be, but Chinese opera is an essential part of China's cultural heritage. In this edition of BST, learn about the basics of this art form.
art, tradition, music
A Hands On Approach Qing Wen
While going through lessons recently, the ChinesePod team realized that verbs involving hands are often prone to confusion. In this edition of QingWen, learn about some of the more commonly seen "hand verbs" and the difference between them.
Giving Red Envelopes Intermediate
For Chinese New Year, it's customary for older members of the family to give red envelopes filled with money (红包, hóngbāo) to the younger members of the family. And just because you've married into the family doesn't mean you are exempt. In this lesson, a woman laments to her husband about her new responsibilities.
Chinese New Year, red envelope, family, relatives
Leaving Early for CNY Elementary
It's the day before Chinese New Year and everyone is antsy to get home to have dinner with their families. Some employees are able to get off work early and head home, but not everyone is so lucky...
office, leaving, holiday
Preparing New Year's Dinner Upper Intermediate
Making dinner to welcome in the Chinese New Year is no easy feat. The chef needs to prepare at least a dozen dishes, many of which have special significance. In this lesson, a mother and her daughter discuss their Chinese New Year feast and all the essential dishes.
Chinese New Year, customs, food
Train Ticket Scalpers Intermediate
As millions of Chinese get ready to head back home for Spring Festival, there's a nationwide scramble to get train tickets. And with such a demand for tickets comes scalpers. However, the authorities are looking to crack down this year...
train, buying, police, law
The Year of the Horse Pre Intermediate
Chinese New Year comes again, and this year we welcome in the Year of the Horse. In this lesson, listen in as a family gets ready to gallop into the New Year!
New Year, Chinese New Year, family, zodiac
The “然” Around Qing Wen
The character 然 (rán) appears in many Chinese words. Telling them apart can be a bit difficult. In this edition of Qing Wen, ChinesePod takes a tour of these words.
Made-to-Order Calendars Intermediate
Remembering important dates can be a difficult for some of us. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays can easily pop up without our knowing. However, in this lesson, somebody at work has come up with a solution: a made-to-order calendar!
online shopping, relationships, holiday
Time to Buy a Mask Intermediate
After decades of astounding industrial growth, China is now paying the price in terms of rising air pollution. For the past several months, smog clouds have loomed in cities throughout China. In this dialogue, two residents of a Chinese city wake up to go for work only to find themselves in for an unpleasant surprise.
health, shopping, environment, pollution
Train Food Elementary
On trains throughout China, attendants will sell snacks and drinks in the aisles even if the train is rammed full with people. This can make riding the train an unpleasant experience indeed. On top of that, few people end up buying these items anyway. Why? Find out in this lesson!
train, service, food
“单独二胎”生还是不生？ Media
2013年年末中国的“计划生育”政策迎来了一项重要的改变：父母双方一方为独生子女，就可以生二胎。据统计，这项政策会影响1500万到2000万中国人。那中国人到底想不想生二胎呢？ 来源链接：“单独二胎”生还是不生？
policy, family, kids