A long time ago, a maid named Hua worked for a very stingy couple. Then one day, a beggar arrived at their door...
Introducing 30 kinds of animals in Mandarin. Include the most common kinds such as dog, cat, pig, chicken.
The proper use of Mandarin Chinese greetings can pave the way for establishing good relationships. In this episode you'll learn some practical words about greetings in Chinese.
Chinese people are very hospitable. When going to someone's home, Chinese tea makes a good gift for the host.
Why do we call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival?
How did the villagers drive away the Nian?
How did an old lady manage to scare the Nian away?
Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.
Why is Spring Festival called Guo Nian (passing the year)?
Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.
Why is the Spring Festival the favorite holiday for children?
It's time for more impressions of Beijing.
Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?
Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.
With Mom not around, the family is having a hard time adjusting to their new morning routine - especially the kids.
The kids leave for school, but with Mom gone and with Dad rushing off to work, they'll have to make the journey themselves.
The kids make their way to school, but it appears as though they may be taking the long way. Meanwhile, their teacher wonders why they're always late for class.
The kids are hard at work in class, and although their teachers know what's going on, there's little they can do. Meanwhile, Dad is hard at work at the factory.
China is a fast-changing place. New buildings go up, and old ones are torn down. On their way home from school, the kids are surrounded by these changes and it makes them reflect on the future of their own home.
It's snack time at home and the kids are feeding themselves - they've even become accustomed to practicing piano on their own.
As the kids wait for Dad to return home from work, it's up to big sister to not let younger brother worry. If there were an accident, surely Daddy's company would call - right?
Wang Junshang and Zhou Lisha go head to head in their first assessment. Who's won the prize, and what will the penalty be for the one who has performed worst?
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