Chinese Daily Life
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A Perfumer describes his beautiful spacious home and How it's ideal for his pets.

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Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.

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Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.

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It's time for more impressions of Beijing.

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Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?

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Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.

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What complaints do Beijingers have about the Shanghainese?

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What is a Beijinger's first impressions of Shanghai?

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Have cab drivers in Beijing been to Shanghai or met Shanghainese people before?

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What are some differences between Shanghainese and Beijingers?

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How well would a Beijinger speak Shanghainese?

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China Daily Life continues to ask Beijingers if they've been to Shanghai and why they've had the chance to frequent the cosmopolitan city.

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Chinese Daily Life speaks with Beijingers on their thoughts about Shanghainese people.

What do Beijingers think of Shanghai?

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In this episode of Chinese Daily Life, we find out what Beijingers think of Shanghai?

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The lockdown in Shanghai had many young people thinking about their past and future career decisions.

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What do young people feel about living in Shanghai, in general?

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Some people wanted to leave Shanghai, but it wasn't always because of the pandemic.

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What were some of the thoughts Shanghai residents had during the lockdown?

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How do people feel about Shanghai during and after the city's two-month lockdown?

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What was the effect on people's mental health during the two-month lockdown in Shanghai?

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How did people feel during the two-month COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai?

Street interview: Have you thought about "run away"

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During the two-month lockdown in Shanghai, did anyone want to just "run away"?

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

We are lesbians Part 4

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.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
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We are lesbians Part 3

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.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

We are lesbians Part 2

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.

We are lesbians

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

We are lesbians Part 1

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.

Perfumer and his 25 cats

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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.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 9

In the end Xiaofei didn't find a man, but she will keep looking and won't date the creepy host guy.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 8

Xiaofei finds out that this man of her dreams from her past is either crazy, or running a scam.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 7

Just as Xiaofei is calling the dating service, an old friend walks into the cafe who intrigues her.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 6

Xiao Fei gives suitor number 2 an ultimatum and he fails miserably

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
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Matchmaking Part 5

The second suitor isn't a good match either because he has a strange educational background and strange superstitions.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 4

Miss Zhang encounters a second suitor who seems equally inept.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 3

In this installment we find out that the rich suitor may not actually be as rich as he claims.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 2

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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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 9

A guest on this Beijing Television segment explains under which situations you can or cannot reuse masks.

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 8

Guests on this Beijing Television segment demonstrate how to remove and dispose of masks properly.

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 7

Guests on this Beijing Television segment demonstrate how to put on masks properly.

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 6

This Beijing Television segment introduces four categories of masks and situations where they're most useful.

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 5

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest discusses what is dubbed "the selfish mask."

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China

When and how to use masks Part 4

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest explains which masks are ineffective against COVID-19.

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
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When and how to use masks Part 3

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest explains which masks should be used under which situations.

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 2

In this Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic, a guest explains the effectiveness of a disposable medical mask.

When and how to use masks

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difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate
China

When and how to use masks Part 1

A Beijing Television segment on the types of masks to use during the COVID-19 epidemic.

How to properly wear a face mask

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In this video, we demonstrate how to properly wear, remove and dispose of a medical mask.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 62

The elderly are wise so you should listen to their advice. Or else, you will be like Susan and Mai Miao.

Matchmaking

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Matchmaking Part 1

Zhang Xiaofei has everything she needs except for a boyfriend. In this video we meet a potential boyfriend candidate.

I am enough - Buy less, choose well.

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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.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 61

Mai Miao and Susan don't want to take the down jackets with them but uncle and aunt insist. What should they do now?

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To make something past tense in Chinese is very simple. Just add "le" at the end and the sentence is now past tense.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 59

Mai Miao and Susan tried to avoid wearing to many layers by sending their winter clothes to the laundromat but of course that didn't work out.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 58

Older people are scared of getting cold while the younger generation is scared of getting hot.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 57

"Cover in spring and cool off in autumn" helps your body to better adapt to the new season's temperature.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 12

Death is the rebirth of another life.

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The handy sentence in learning Chinese is "what's this called in Chinese?"

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 11

At the end of the game, every participant was given a key word. Let's see what they are.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 55

Goodbye winter, and hello spring.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 10

What is the true meaning of life? What is the true meaning of death?

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Death Simulator Part 9

Many people tend to escape from the hardships in life.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 54

Now it's the time to pack your winter clothes away since spring is coming.

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difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate
China

Happy Chinese Part 53

And now Susan made a change to her American burger and turned it into the Chinese burger.

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