Chinese Daily Life
Beginner - Intermediate
189 Videos
A Perfumer describes his beautiful spacious home and How it's ideal for his pets.
32 Episodes
Morning in the Park
Chinese-Style Love
The Culture of Gift-Giving in China
A Social Experiment
Can Your Dog Save Your Life?
Does UV Light Attract Mosquitoes?
Is Cigarette Smoke More Harmful than Car Exhaust?
Is Flour Explosive?
A Joke Is Truth Wrapped in a Smile
Life of a Chinese Housewife
Why Do Women Love to Go Window Shopping?
Back-to-School Tips
Zhuli Kosa
Skateboarding
The Puzzles of the Buildings on the Bund
Icy Tan in Wonderland
Speed Youth
Little Fashion Icon
Timely Love
Five Golden Flowers
Mr. C's farm
Uncle Harley
Happy Chinese
Death Simulator
Perfumer and his 25 cats
We are lesbians
I am enough - Buy less, choose well.
Matchmaking
How to properly wear a face mask
When and how to use masks
What do Beijingers think of Shanghai?
Street interview: Have you thought about "run away"
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3:21
Adv-Intermediate
China, Shanghainese
Tai chi, feng shui and all kinds of exercise- explore early morning activities in parks around China.
1:25
Beginner
China
Exercising is a very important part of life at any age.
1:17
Beginner
China
Exercising is about cultivating one's body as well as mind.
2:41
Intermediate
China
Didn't love used to be simpler? This video certainly thinks so. With rising incomes and living standards comes rising expectations when it comes to finding "The One." This video looks at the importance of money in the marriage fortunes of Chinese men.
2:51
Intermediate
China
More on contemporary Chinese attitudes toward love and marriage, including how those views changed in response to a controversial 2011 marriage law and the Japanese earthquake. There's now a new realization that home ownership is not the most important prerequisite for tying the knot.
3:20
Adv-Intermediate
China
This entertaining and informative video on the Chinese obsession with gift-giving reveals a lot about contemporary Chinese social and political issues (covering everything from social competition to corrupt officials) and also delves into the ancient origins of this long-running practice.
1:39
Intermediate
China
A young girl sees a cleaning worker in trouble. What does she do?
2:19
Intermediate
China
Not one, but two unexpected events occur.
2:11
Beginner
China
Is there really such thing as a joke?
1:12
Intermediate
China
Wowola has been a stay-at-home mom for over four years.
1:27
Intermediate
China
In addition to being a stay-at-home mom, she's also a cartoonist.
1:04
Intermediate
China
Wowola renovates her home in order to create more space for everyone in the family.
0:54
Advanced
China
There are so many reasons to go window shopping.
0:46
Advanced
China
And yet more reasons for a woman to go window shopping...
1:31
Intermediate
China
The story of the entire modern city of Shanghai began with the Bund.
1:37
Intermediate
China
The Astor House Hotel was the setting for the story of American journalist Helen Foster Snow.
1:45
Intermediate
China
Each one of us who comes to the Bund is adding his or her own piece to a beautiful puzzle.
1:36
Intermediate
China
Meet Icy Tan, a freelance artist. The theme of her work: life.
1:36
Intermediate
China
Artist Icy Tan draws her inspiration from the stories of her friends.
0:59
Intermediate
China
Find out why artist Icy Tan doesn't believe in simply living in her own world.
0:45
Beginner
China
Cutie pie Wang You Han went viral after his parents posted photos of him on Weibo. Let's take a look at this new fashion icon.
1:10
Intermediate
China
You You's parents never thought that their son would become so popular. Their only intention was to capture his memorable moments on camera.
0:54
Intermediate
China
With no prior experience, You You's parents follow their instincts and receive a great public response.
0:54
Intermediate
China
Like most parents, You You's parents just want to capture the memorable moments of their son's childhood with their camera.
1:21
Intermediate
China
Although many people aren't aware of it, China's deaf-mute community is actually quite large. To attend to their needs, a special workshop was established.
1:27
Intermediate
China
The workshop enables these members of the deaf-mute community to earn money through their work as well as expressing themselves through their crafts.
1:08
Intermediate
China
No longer outcasts, through the studio, they are able to adapt to the real world and become a part of society.
1:02
Intermediate
China
Imagine getting a haircut at a local Chinese hair salon in Hangzhou.
1:06
Intermediate
China
As each of the barbers has his or her own specialty, together they make a great team.
1:02
Intermediate
China
Since the shop has been around for over fifteen years, there are many returning customers.
1:38
Intermediate
China
Although it may have started as a way to earn money, the barber shop has become a part of their lives.
1:28
Intermediate
China
Have you ever thought about growing and raising your own food? That is what C is doing. Let's hear his story.
1:23
Intermediate
China
At first, farmers in the new area didn't trust C's farming method. In order to convince them, C took the farmers on a tour of one of his farms.
1:49
Intermediate
China
While many consider the world Mother Earth, C has a different thought about this: As the land is our child, we must take good care of it.
1:08
Intermediate
China
Owning a Harley Davidson is the dream of many freedom-seeking men.
1:15
Intermediate
China
Riding a Harley also requires one to train his body to take on the challenge of long journeys.
1:10
Intermediate
China
Although it's hard to find true freedom, a Harley provides you with this sense.
1:04
Intermediate
China
A Harley will make you forget about your age and follow your heart.
1:25
Intermediate
China
Have you ever wondered what will happen after you die?
1:24
Intermediate
China
The death simulation is not for you to experience death, but rather for you to think deeply about how you should handle difficult situations.
1:27
Intermediate
China
Sometimes, stress is the one thing that keeps a person going.
2:12
Intermediate
China
If the only way for you to save hundreds of people were to torture a child, what would you do?
2:06
Intermediate
China
Would your decision change if your family were involved?
1:47
Intermediate
China
The world is full of malice but of course kindness is also present.
2:29
Intermediate
China
What would you do if your parents are suffering from painful death?
1:07
Intermediate
China
Not everything in the world can be solved with logic. But at the same time, not everything in the world can be solved using just a feeling.
1:24
Intermediate
China
Many people tend to escape from the hardships in life.
1:17
Intermediate
China
What is the true meaning of life? What is the true meaning of death?
1:20
Intermediate
China
At the end of the game, every participant was given a key word. Let's see what they are.
1:12
Intermediate
China
Death is the rebirth of another life.
1:23
Intermediate
China
A perfumer tells us how his lifestyle has changed as he's grown up. He's created the ideal house for him and his numerous pets.
1:19
Intermediate
China
A pefumer describes the features of his exquisite home.
1:57
Intermediate
China
1:06
Intermediate
China
Two best friends who have no concept of what it means to be a lesbian figure out that they are actually in a lesbian relationship. This clip shows the moment when they realized what they were without realizing any of the societal ramifications.
1:02
Intermediate
China
In order to put their parents minds at ease, both the women in the couple get fake marriages. Their parents don't seem to mind as long as they can maintain their respectability. Their biggest hurtle was from within the relationship.
1:20
Intermediate
China
The couple speaks honestly about the ups and downs of their relationship. The impart their wisdom about how all couples really are and share a story about how even the best intended plans can sometimes go awry in funny ways.
1:32
Intermediate
China
The couple explains the way that they keep their relationship harmonious with some give and take. They also explain that the real key to a serious relationship is taking care of each other's families.
2:34
Intermediate
China
This video talks about how wasteful it can be to shop excessively on Singles day. Not only do you not need so much stuff, it can be harmful to the environment.
1:30
Intermediate
China
Zhang Xiaofei has everything she needs except for a boyfriend. In this video we meet a potential boyfriend candidate.
1:32
Intermediate
China
Zhang Xiaofei and her super rich eligible bachelor get to know each other. He's super rich and gives her a gift she can't accept.
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