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Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣ What’s Going On? A Small Change That Feels Much BetterA quiet day, a small surprise, and a feeling that’s much better than expected —today’s episode shows how three very common Chinese expressions are used in daily conversations:没怎么 (didn’t really)怎么回事 (what’s going on?)……得多 (much …er)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我一整天都在家。Zuótiān wǒ yì zhěng tiān dōu zài jiā.Yesterday I stayed at home all day.我本来打算好好休息，Wǒ běnlái dǎsuàn hǎohāo xiūxi,I originally planned to rest properly,但是其实也没怎么休息。dànshì qíshí yě méi zě...
2025-12-2704 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ Anyway, It Seems… One of Those DaysA small change of plans, a quick observation, and a casual conclusion —today’s episode shows how three very common Chinese expressions appear naturally in everyday conversation:反正 (anyway)看样子 (it seems / looks like)……之一 (one of …)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我本来打算下班以后去健身房。Zuótiān wǒ běnlái dǎsuàn xiàbān yǐhòu qù jiànshēnfáng.Yesterday I originally planned to go to the gym after work.可是下班的时候，我觉得有点儿累。Kěshì xiàbān de shíhou, wǒ juéde yǒudiǎnr lèi.But when I got off work, I fel...
2025-12-2105 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣0️⃣4️⃣ What If…? A Casual Conversation with Three Useful Chinese ExpressionsA casual phone call turns into a funny conversation about plans, “what if” questions, and decisions we’d rather make later. In today’s episode, you’ll hear three super natural expressions:干嘛 (what for / why – casual tone)万一 (what if)再说吧 (let’s talk about it later)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天晚上我准备关电脑的时候，Zuótiān wǎnshàng wǒ zhǔnbèi guān diànnǎo de shíhou,Last night, when I was about to turn off my computer,我朋友突然给我打电话。wǒ péngyou tūrán gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà.my fr...
2025-12-0904 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣No Wonder! Three Expressions You’ll Hear in Daily ConversationsIn today’s episode, a simple evening plan turns into a funny discovery — and three super useful expressions appear naturally in the conversation:不见得 (not necessarily)不如 (why not / might as well)难怪 (no wonder)A short, easy-to-follow story plus clear examples to help you understand and start using these phrases right away.Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我朋友告诉我，他想晚上去跑步。Zuótiān wǒ péngyou gàosu wǒ, tā xiǎng wǎnshàng qù pǎobù.Yesterday my friend told me he wanted to go for a run at night.我看了看窗外，天黑得很快，我就说：Wǒ...
2025-12-0304 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ What Does That Mean? Three Expressions from a Simple ConversationA simple coffee chat turns into a funny moment of “What does that mean?”In today’s episode, you’ll hear how three super useful expressions naturally appear in real life:绝对 (definitely)既然 (since / now that)什么叫 (what does … mean)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我和朋友一起喝咖啡。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou yìqǐ hē kāfēi.Yesterday I had coffee with a friend.我朋友跟我说：“我绝对要开始运动了！Wǒ péngyou gēn wǒ shuō: “Wǒ juéduì yào kāishǐ yùndòng le!”My friend told me, “I am definitely going to start exercising!”我笑着问他：“既然你这么想，那你今天运动了吗？”Wǒ xiàozhe wèn...
2025-11-2804 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ When a Busy Week Turns into a Good Idea: 4 Expressions from a Real ConversationA busy week, a chat with a friend, and a simple dinner suggestion —today’s story shows how four very natural Chinese expressions appear in real life:拿……来说 (take … for example)特别是 (especially)要不 (how about / why not)听说 (I heard that)Short story, clear patterns, and examples you can use right away.Perfect for HSK1–HSK3 learners looking for everyday, natural Chinese.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，聊到最近的生活。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou liáotiān, liáo dào zuìjìn de shēnghuó.Yesterday my friend and I were chatting about our recent life.
2025-11-2405 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣9️⃣ Confused, Tired, in a Hurry: 4 Chinese Expressions for Real LifeDinner plans that don’t work out, getting tired of the same food,a friend rushing home for homework —today’s story is full of small, everyday moments you definitely know.In this episode, you’ll learn four super practical expressions:矛盾 (conflict / disagreement)腻了 (fed up / tired of something)急着 (in a hurry to)稍微 (a little / slightly)Short story, clear examples, and expressions you can start using right away.Perfect for HSK1–HSK3 learners who want real everyday Chinese — naturally and without stress.Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyo...
2025-11-2005 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣7️⃣ – Don’t even think about it! (想都别想 xiǎng dōu bié xiǎng)My friend asked if he could borrow my new laptop.I said, “Don’t even think about it!”Let’s learn how to say “Don’t even think about it!” in Chinese.想都别想 (xiǎng dōu bié xiǎng)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天晚上，我的朋友突然给我发消息。Zuótiān wǎnshang, wǒ de péngyou tūrán gěi wǒ fā xiāoxi.Last night, my friend suddenly sent me a message.他说：“明天把你的新电脑借我一天吧！”Tā shuō: “Míngtiān bǎ nǐ de xīn diànnǎo jiè wǒ yì tiān ba!”He said, “Can you lend me your new laptop for one day tomorrow?”
2025-11-1301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣6️⃣ – That’s why / This is why (这就是为什么 zhè jiù shì wèi shénme)Before going out, I checked my schedule and found I had an important meeting.So I went to the office early and felt relaxed during the meeting.That’s why I always check my schedule first every day.Let’s learn how to say “this is why / that’s why” in Chinese.这就是为什么 (zhè jiù shì wèi shénme)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我出门前，先看了一下今天的安排。Zuótiān wǒ chūmén qián, xiān kàn le yíxià jīntiān de ānpái.Yesterday before going out, I checked my schedule for the day.
2025-11-1302 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣5️⃣ – What does … mean? (什么叫…？ shénme jiào …?)My coworker said something was “lípǔ,”and I asked, “What does that mean?”Let’s learn how to say “What does … mean?” in Chinese.什么叫…？ (shénme jiào …?)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我和同事聊天，他突然说：“哎，这件事很‘离谱’。”Zuótiān wǒ hé tóngshì liáotiān, tā tūrán shuō: “Āi, zhè jiàn shì hěn ‘lípǔ’.”Yesterday I was chatting with a coworker, and he suddenly said, “Wow, this thing is so ‘lípǔ’.”我一听有点儿懵，就问他：“什么叫‘离谱’？”Wǒ yì tīng yǒudiǎnr mēng, jiù wèn tā: “Shénme jiào ‘lípǔ’?”I didn’t quite get it and asked, “What does ‘lípǔ’...
2025-11-1301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣4️⃣ – Overall / In general (总的来说 zǒng de lái shuō)I spent the whole day running around yesterday —the supermarket, the library, meeting a friend…A bit tiring, but overall, it was a happy day.Let’s learn how to say “overall / in general” in Chinese.总的来说 (zǒng de lái shuō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我一整天都在外面跑来跑去。Zuótiān wǒ yì zhěng tiān dōu zài wàimiàn pǎo lái pǎo qù.Yesterday I was running around outside the whole day.早上去超市，中午去图书馆，下午又去见了朋友。Zǎoshang qù chāoshì, zhōngwǔ qù túshūguǎ...
2025-11-1301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣3️⃣ – No way / Not a chance (没门 méi mén)My friend asked me to help with homework,and I said, “No way! You can do it yourself!”Let’s learn how to say “no way / not a chance” in Chinese.没门 （méi mén)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我朋友跟我说：“周末帮我写作业吧！”Zuótiān wǒ péngyou gēn wǒ shuō: “Zhōumò bāng wǒ xiě zuòyè ba!”Yesterday my friend said to me, “Can you help me with my homework this weekend?”我一听就笑了，说：“没门！你自己写吧！”Wǒ yì tīng jiù xiào le, shuō: “Méi mén! Nǐ zìjǐ xiě ba!”I laughed and said, “...
2025-11-1301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣2️⃣ – Don’t even mention it / It was terrible (别提了 bié tí le)Yesterday I got home really late,and just as I lay down, my neighbor started singing karaoke!I just wanted to sleep — don’t even mention it!Let’s learn how to say “don’t even mention it / it was terrible” in Chinese.别提了 (bié tí le)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我加班到很晚，回家的时候已经十点多了。Zuótiān wǒ jiābān dào hěn wǎn, huí jiā de shíhou yǐjīng shí diǎn duō le.Yesterday I worked overtime until very late — it was already past ten when I got home.结果我刚躺下，...
2025-11-1201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣1️⃣ – Maybe / Perhaps / It’s possible that (说不定 shuō bù dìng)This morning I saw the sky was cloudy and thought, “Maybe it’s going to rain later.” Turns out I was right! Let’s learn how to say “maybe / perhaps / it’s possible that” in Chinese.说不定 (shuō bù dìng)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，看到天有点儿阴。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, kàn dào tiān yǒu diǎnr yīn.This morning when I went out, the sky was a bit cloudy.我心想：说不定一会儿要下雨。Wǒ xīn xiǎng: shuō bù dìng yíhuìr yào xià yǔ.I t...
2025-11-1201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️9️⃣0️⃣ – It’s up to you / You decide (你说了算 nǐ shuō le suàn)My friend asked if we should go to the beach or the mountains.I said, “Either is fine — you decide!” Let’s learn how to say “it’s up to you / you decide” in Chinese.你说了算 (nǐ shuō le suàn)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我和朋友一起准备周末去哪里玩。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou yìqǐ zhǔnbèi zhōumò qù nǎr wán.Yesterday my friend and I were planning where to go this weekend.她问我：“你想去海边还是去山上？”Tā wèn wǒ: “Nǐ xiǎng qù hǎibiān háishì qù shānshàng?”She asked, “...
2025-11-1201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣9️⃣ – Makes sense / That’s true (有道理 yǒu dàolǐ)My colleague told me, “If you rest well, you’ll work better too.” I thought — that really makes sense! Let’s learn how to say “makes sense / that’s true” in Chinese.有道理 (yǒu dàolǐ)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天我在跟同事聊天。Zuótiān wǒ zài gēn tóngshì liáotiān.Yesterday I was chatting with a colleague.我说最近工作太多了，真想休息一下。Wǒ shuō zuìjìn gōngzuò tài duō le, zhēn xiǎng xiūxi yí xià.I said, “There’s been so much work lately. I really need a break.”同事笑着说：“你休息好...
2025-11-1201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣8️⃣ – Whatever… then… / Anything goes (什么……就什么…… shénme… jiù shénme…)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 said, “What
2025-11-0501 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣7️⃣ – Since / Now that / Given that (既然 jì rán)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...
2025-11-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣6️⃣ – Absolutely / Definitely / For sure (绝对 jué duì)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 course...
2025-11-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣5️⃣ – I heard / It’s said that (听说 tīng shuō)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。Péngyo...
2025-11-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣4️⃣ – How about / Otherwise / Why not (要不 yào bù)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 restaurant, it was packed — we had...
2025-11-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣3️⃣ – Especially / In particular (特别是 tè bié shì)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...
2025-11-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣2️⃣ – Take … for example / For instance (拿……来说 ná … lái shuō)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 páshān.Take...
2025-11-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣1️⃣ – A little bit / Slightly (稍微 shāo wēi)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 layer....
2025-10-3101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️8️⃣0️⃣ – In a hurry to / Rushing to (急着 jí zhe)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 station.
2025-10-3101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣9️⃣ – Tired of / Fed up with (腻 nì)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...
2025-10-3101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣8️⃣ – Conflicted / To have mixed feelings (矛盾 máo dùn)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...
2025-10-3101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣7️⃣ – To be honest / Honestly speaking (说实话 shuō shí huà)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...
2025-10-3101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣6️⃣ – Just / Unfortunately / Against expectations (偏偏 piān piān)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, w...
2025-10-3101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣5️⃣ – Can’t stand / Can’t take it anymore (受不了 shòu bù liǎo)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...
2025-10-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣4️⃣ – Stay away / Back off a bit (离我远点儿 lí wǒ yuǎn diǎnr)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: wá...
2025-10-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣3️⃣ – No wonder / That explains why (难怪 nán guài)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, “Didn’t...
2025-10-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣2️⃣ – Not as good as / It would be better to (不如 bù rú)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 cr...
2025-10-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣1️⃣ – Not necessarily / Not really (不见得 bú jiàn de)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 smiled and said:
2025-10-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️7️⃣0️⃣ – We’ll see/Let’s talk about it later (再说吧 zài shuō ba)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...
2025-10-2901 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣9️⃣ – If / Suppose (要是 yào shi)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...
2025-10-2901 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣8️⃣ – In case / What if (万一 wàn yī)Before going out, I looked at the sky and thought, “I’d better take an umbrella — what if it rains?” And sure enough, it did! Let’s learn how to say “in case / what if” in Chinese.万一 （wàn yī)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上出门前，Jīntiān zǎoshang chūmén qián,This morning before going out,我看了看天空，有点儿灰。Wǒ kàn le kàn tiānkōng, yǒu diǎnr huī.I looked at the sky — it was a bit gray.我想了想，说：Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō:I thought to...
2025-10-2901 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣7️⃣ – What for / Why / What are you doing (干嘛 gàn má)My friend called me early this morning, and I said, “Why are you calling me so early?” Let’s learn how to say “what for / why / what are you doing” in Chinese.干嘛 (gàn má)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我刚起床，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ gāng qǐchuáng,This morning, I had just gotten up,我的朋友就给我打电话。wǒ de péngyou jiù gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà.when my friend suddenly called me.我接起电话说：Wǒ jiē qǐ diànhuà shuō:I picked up and said:“你一大早打电话，...
2025-10-2801 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣6️⃣ – One of… (……之一 zhī yī)I was chatting with my friend about countries we want to visit,and I said, “Japan is one of the places I want to go the most.”Let’s learn how to say “one of…” in Chinese.……之一 (zhī yī)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，Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou liáotiān,Yesterday I was chatting with a friend,我们说起最想去的国家。wǒmen shuō qǐ zuì xiǎng qù de guójiā.and we talked about the countries we most want to visit.我说：“日本是我最想去的国家之一**。”**Wǒ shuō: “Rìběn sh...
2025-10-2801 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣5️⃣ – It seems / Looks like (看样子 kàn yàngzi)When I went out this morning, I saw dark clouds and strong wind —it looked like it was going to rain soon. Let’s learn how to say “it seems / looks like” in Chinese.看样子 (kàn yàngzi)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou,This morning, when I went out,看到天上有很多黑云。kàn dào tiān shàng yǒu hěn duō hēi yún.I saw lots of dark clouds in the sky.风也越来越大。Fēng yě yuè lái yuè dà.The w...
2025-10-2801 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣4️⃣ – Anyway / In any case (反正 fǎn zhèng)It started raining when I went to buy breakfast this morning,so I thought, “Forget it — anyway, I still have bread at home.”Let’s learn how to say “anyway / in any case” in Chinese.反正 (fǎn zhèng)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我准备去买早餐，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ zhǔnbèi qù mǎi zǎocān,This morning, I was getting ready to buy breakfast.结果外面开始下雨了。Jiéguǒ wàimiàn kāishǐ xià yǔ le.But it started to rain outside.我想了想，说：Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō:I tho...
2025-10-2801 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣3️⃣ – Much …er / A lot more (……得多 de duō)This morning, I noticed it was much colder than yesterday — everyone was wearing coats! Let’s learn how to say “much …er / a lot more” in Chinese.得多（ de duō)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.今天早上我去上班的路上，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù shàngbān de lù shàng,This morning on my way to work,发现天气比昨天冷得多。fāxiàn tiānqì bǐ zuótiān lěng de duō.I noticed it was much colder than yesterday.路上的人都穿了外套和围巾。Lùshang de rén dōu chuān le wàitào hé wéijīn.Everyone on the st...
2025-10-2701 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣2️⃣ – What’s going on / What happened (怎么回事 zěnme huí shì)When I arrived at the office this morning, everyone was looking out the window. I asked, “What’s going on?” Turns out, it was snowing heavily outside! Let’s learn how to say “what’s going on / what happened” in Chinese.怎么回事 （zěnme huí shì)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.刚进门，就看到大家都在窗边看外面。Gāng jìn mén, jiù kàn dào dàjiā dōu zài chuāngbiān kàn wàimiàn.As soon as I entered, I saw everyone standing by the window, looking outs...
2025-10-2301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣1️⃣ – Didn’t really / Haven’t really (没怎么 méi zěnme)I’ve been busy with work these weeks and haven’t really gone out much. When my friend asked what I did this weekend, I said, “Not much — just stayed home.” Let’s learn how to say “didn’t really / haven’t really” in Chinese.没怎么 （méi zěnme)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.这几个星期我工作有点忙，Zhè jǐ gè xīngqī wǒ gōngzuò yǒudiǎn máng,These past few weeks, I’ve been a bit busy at work.所以也没怎么出去玩。Suǒyǐ yě méi zěnme chūqù wán.So I haven’t really gone out much....
2025-10-2301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️6️⃣0️⃣ – Not very / Not really / Not often (不怎么 bù zěnme)My friend asked if I’ve been going to the gym lately.I said, “Not really — I’ve been too busy!”Let’s learn how to say “not very / not really / not often” in Chinese.不怎么 （bù zěnme)Hello，大家好，我是Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.Hello everyone, I’m Janine.昨天一个朋友问我：Zuótiān yí gè péngyou wèn wǒ:Yesterday, a friend asked me:“你最近去健身吗？”“Nǐ zuìjìn qù jiànshēn ma?”“Have you been going to the gym lately?”我笑着说：Wǒ xiào zhe shuō:I smiled and said:“唉，最近工作太忙了，“Āi, zuìjìn gōngzuò tài...
2025-10-2301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣8️⃣Right away / Quickly / Hurry up (赶紧 gǎn jǐn)I overslept this morning — it was already 8:30! I jumped out of bed, washed my face, got dressed, and left in just five minutes. Let’s learn how to say “hurry up / right away” in Chinese.赶紧 （gǎn jǐn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我睡过头了，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ shuì guò tóu le,一看时间，已经八点半！Yí kàn shíjiān, yǐjīng bā diǎn bàn!我赶紧起床、洗脸、换衣服，Wǒ gǎnjǐn qǐchuáng, xǐ liǎn, huàn yīfu,五分钟就出门了。Wǔ fēnzhōng jiù chūmén le.还好地铁没晚点。Hái hǎo dìtiě méi wǎn diǎ
2025-10-2201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣7️⃣Too lazy to / Don’t feel like (懒得 lǎn de)My alarm went off this morning, but it was still dark outside. I thought, “I’m too lazy to get up today…” and ended up sleeping twenty more minutes! Let’s learn how to say “too lazy to” in Chinese.懒得（ lǎn de)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上闹钟响了，Jīntiān zǎoshang nàozhōng xiǎng le,我起来，看了一眼窗外，Wǒ qǐ lái, kàn le yí yǎn chuāngwài,天还黑着。Tiān hái hēi zhe.我心想：Wǒ xīn xiǎng:“哎，今天真懒得起床。”“Āi, jīntiān zhēn lǎn de qǐ chuán
2025-10-2201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣6️⃣Make sure to / Don’t forget to (千万 qiān wàn)I saw the weather forecast before bed and told myself, “Don’t forget your umbrella tomorrow!” But guess what? I still forgot! Let’s learn how to say “make sure to / by all means” in Chinese.千万 （qiān wàn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天晚上睡觉前，Zuótiān wǎnshang shuìjiào qián,我看到天气预报说今天会下雨。Wǒ kàn dào tiānqì yùbào shuō jīntiān huì xià yǔ.我赶紧对自己说：Wǒ gǎnjǐn duì zìjǐ shuō:“明天出门千万别忘了带伞！”“Míngtiān chūmén qiānwàn bié wàng le dài sǎn!”结果我还是忘了。Jiéguǒ wǒ háishì wàng le.
2025-10-2201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣5️⃣Caused me to/Because of (害得 hài de)My friend asked me to watch a movie last night. I got so excited talking about it that I forgot to finish my work — which caused me to wake up early this morning! Let’s learn how to say “caused (something bad)” in Chinese.害得 (hài de)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我朋友跟我说，Zuótiān wǒ péngyou gēn wǒ shuō,“晚上去看电影吧！”“Wǎnshang qù kàn diànyǐng ba!”我太高兴了，一直聊电影的事，Wǒ tài gāoxìng le, yīzhí liáo diànyǐng de shì,结果忘记做工作上的事情，Jiéguǒ wàngjì zuò gōngzuò shàng de shìqíng,
2025-10-2201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣4️⃣What a pity / Unfortunately (可惜 kě xī)I wanted to take a walk in the park this morning, but it was closed when I got there. What a pity! Let’s learn how to say “unfortunately / what a pity” in Chinese.可惜 （kě xī)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上阳光很好，Jīntiān zǎoshang yángguāng hěn hǎo,我本来想去公园散步。Wǒ běnlái xiǎng qù gōngyuán sànbù.可是到门口才发现公园关门了。Kěshì dào ménkǒu cái fāxiàn gōngyuán guān mén le.真可惜！Zhēn kěxī!
2025-10-2001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣3️⃣After all / In the end / Exactly (到底 dàodǐ)I watched a mystery movie today and kept wondering — who was that person? In the end, I finally found out! Let’s learn how to say “after all / exactly” in Chinese.到底 （dàodǐ)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.我今天在看一部悬疑电影，Wǒ jīntiān zài kàn yí bù xuányí diànyǐng,故事太精彩了。Gùshì tài jīngcǎi le.我一直在想：这个人到底是谁？Wǒ yīzhí zài xiǎng: zhège rén dàodǐ shì shéi?看到最后我才知道，原来是他！Kàn dào zuìhòu wǒ cái zhīdào, yuánlái shì tā!
2025-10-2000 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣2️⃣Instead / On the contrary (反而 fǎn’ér)I went early to the supermarket thinking there’d be fewer people — but the line was even longer! Let’s learn how to say “instead / on the contrary” in Chinese.反而 （fǎn’ér)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我早早地去超市买东西，Zuótiān wǒ zǎozǎo de qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxi,想着人应该不多。Xiǎngzhe rén yīnggāi bù duō.结果反而排了更长的队！Jiéguǒ fǎn’ér pái le gèng cháng de duì!我只好慢慢等。Wǒ zhǐhǎo màn man děng.
2025-10-2001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣1️⃣Not necessarily / Not sure about that (不见得 bú jiàn dé)“Busy people are successful”? Not necessarily! Let’s learn how to say “not necessarily” in Chinese.不见得 （bú jiàn dé)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.朋友说：“工作多的人一定很成功。”Péngyou shuō: “Gōngzuò duō de rén yídìng hěn chénggōng.”我笑着说：“不见得吧，工作多也可能很累。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Bú jiàndé ba, gōngzuò duō yě kěnéng hěn lèi.”
2025-10-1601 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️5️⃣0️⃣Rather than / It’d be better to (不如 bù rú)The cinema was too crowded, so I thought, “Better go home and watch a movie.” Let’s learn how to say “it’d be better to” in Chinese.不如 （bù rú)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天本来想去看电影。Jīntiān běnlái xiǎng qù kàn diànyǐng.但是电影院人太多了。Dànshì diànyǐngyuàn rén tài duō le.我想了想：“不如回家看一部老电影吧。”Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng: “Bùrú huí jiā kàn yí bù lǎo diànyǐng ba.”
2025-10-1601 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣9️⃣Hard to say / Not sure (不好说 bù hǎo shuō)When you’re not sure about something, you can say “不好说.” Let’s learn how to say “hard to say / not sure” in Chinese.不好说 （bù hǎo shuō)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天朋友问我：“你觉得明天会下雪吗？”Zuótiān péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ juéde míngtiān huì xià xuě ma?”我想了想，说：“不好说，巴黎的天气很奇怪。”Wǒ xiǎng le xiǎng, shuō: “Bù hǎo shuō, Bālí de tiānqì hěn qíguài.”
2025-10-1600 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣8️⃣I’m afraid that… / Probably (恐怕 kǒng pà)I wanted to go shopping, but it started raining again… I’m afraid I can’t go out today. Let’s learn how to say “I’m afraid that…” in Chinese.恐怕 （kǒng pà)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我准备去超市买东西。Jīntiān wǒ zhǔnbèi qù chāoshì mǎi dōngxi.刚出门，就开始下雨了。Gāng chūmén, jiù kāishǐ xià yǔ le.我看着天说：“恐怕今天又不能出门了。”Wǒ kàn zhe tiān shuō: “Kǒngpà jīntiān yòu bù néng chūmén le.”
2025-10-1600 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣7️⃣Nothing special / It’s nothing (没什么 méi shénme)Sometimes happiness doesn’t need a reason — it’s nothing special. Let’s learn how to say “nothing special / it’s nothing” in Chinese.没什么 （méi shénme)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天一个朋友问我：“你今天为什么看起来这么开心？”Jīntiān yí gè péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ jīntiān wèishénme kàn qǐlái zhème kāixīn?”我笑着说：“没什么，就是天气很好。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Méi shénme, jiù shì tiānqì hěn hǎo.”有时候，快乐真的没什么特别的原因。Yǒu shíhou, kuàilè zhēnde méi shénme tèbié de yuányīn.
2025-10-1601 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣6️⃣You’d better / It’s best to (最好 zuì hǎo)My friend wore a T-shirt on a cold morning, and I told him, “You’d better wear a jacket!” Let’s learn how to say “you’d better” in Chinese.最好 （zuì hǎo)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天气有点冷。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiānqì yǒudiǎn lěng.我看见一个朋友只穿了一件T恤。Wǒ kànjiàn yí gè péngyou zhǐ chuān le yí jiàn T xù.我说：“你最好穿件外套，不然会感冒。”Wǒ shuō: “Nǐ zuìhǎo chuān jiàn wàitào, bùrán huì gǎnmào.”他笑着说：“没关系，我身体好。”Tā xiào zhe shuō: “Méi guānxi, wǒ shēntǐ hǎo.”
2025-10-1500 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣5️⃣Don’t forget to (别忘了 bié wàng le)Before my trip, my friend said, “Don’t forget your passport!” Let’s learn how to say “don’t forget to” in Chinese.别忘了 （bié wàng le)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我要出门旅行。Jīntiān wǒ yào chūmén lǚxíng.朋友说：“别忘了带护照！”Péngyou shuō: “Bié wàng le dài hùzhào!”我笑着说：“放心吧，我已经放进包里了。”Wǒ xiào zhe shuō: “Fàngxīn ba, wǒ yǐjīng fàng jìn bāo lǐ le.”
2025-10-1500 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣4️⃣Troublesome / To bother (麻烦 má fan)My computer suddenly stopped working. What a trouble! Let’s learn how to say “troublesome / to bother” in Chinese.麻烦 （má fan)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我的电脑突然不工作了。Zuótiān wǒ de diànnǎo tūrán bù gōngzuò le.我试了几次都打不开。Wǒ shì le jǐ cì dōu dǎ bù kāi.我只好打电话给朋友帮忙。Wǒ zhǐhǎo dǎ diànhuà gěi péngyou bāngmáng.我说：“真麻烦啊！”Wǒ shuō: “Zhēn máfan a!”
2025-10-1500 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣3️⃣Definitely / For sure (一定 yí dìng)The smell of fresh bread this morning made me think, “This must be delicious.” Let’s learn how to say “definitely / for sure” in Chinese.一定 （yí dìng)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我去面包店。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qù miànbāo diàn.空气里都是面包的香味。Kōngqì lǐ dōu shì miànbāo de xiāngwèi.我看着柜台里的蛋挞，想：“这个一定很好吃。”Wǒ kàn zhe guìtái lǐ de dàntà, xiǎng: “Zhège yídìng hěn hǎo chī.”我买了一个，吃了一口，果然没错。Wǒ mǎi le yí gè, chī le yì kǒu, guǒrán méi cuò.
2025-10-1500 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣2️⃣More and more (越来越 yuè lái yuè)It’s getting colder in Paris — more and more each day! Let’s learn how to say “more and more” in Chinese.越来越 （yuè lái yuè)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.最近巴黎的天气越来越冷。Zuìjìn Bālí de tiānqì yuè lái yuè lěng.早上出门要穿外套，中午又有点热。Zǎoshang chūmén yào chuān wàitào, zhōngwǔ yòu yǒudiǎn rè.我朋友笑着说：“秋天来了，衣服也要越来越多了！”Wǒ péngyou xiào zhe shuō: “Qiūtiān lái le, yīfu yě yào yuè lái yuè duō le!”
2025-10-1500 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣1️⃣Looks like / Seems (看起来 kàn qǐ lái)I looked at the sky and said, “Looks like it’s going to rain.” And it really did! Let’s learn how to say “looks like / seems” in Chinese.看起来（ kàn qǐ lái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天有点灰。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiān yǒudiǎn huī.我看了看天空，说：“看起来要下雨了。”Wǒ kàn le kàn tiānkōng, shuō: “Kàn qǐlái yào xià yǔ le.”我拿了一把伞。结果真的下雨了！Wǒ ná le yì bǎ sǎn, jiéguǒ zhēn de xià yǔ le!
2025-10-1500 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣0️⃣To find out / To realize (发现 fā xiàn)I was about to leave home when I suddenly realized I forgot my phone! Let’s learn how to say “to realize / to notice” in Chinese.发现 （fā xiàn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，走到门口，Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, zǒu dào ménkǒu,我发现忘带手机了！Wǒ fāxiàn wàng dài shǒujī le!我赶紧回家拿手机，才出门。Wǒ gǎnjǐn huí jiā ná shǒujī, cái chūmén.幸好我走得不远。Xìnghǎo wǒ zǒu de bù yuǎn.
2025-10-1400 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣9️⃣Especially (特别 tè bié)I love spring — especially walking in the park when the flowers bloom! Let’s learn how to say “especially” in Chinese.特别 (tè bié)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.我很喜欢春天。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān chūntiān.花开了，天气也很好。Huā kāi le, tiānqì yě hěn hǎo.我特别喜欢去公园散步。Wǒ tèbié xǐhuān qù gōngyuán sànbù.有时候我还带一本书，一边走一边看。Yǒu shíhou wǒ hái dài yì běn shū, yìbiān zǒu yìbiān kàn.
2025-10-1400 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣8️⃣For a while / Once / A bit (一下 yí xià)At the library, I told my friend, “Wait a bit!” Let’s learn how to say “a bit / for a while” in Chinese.一下 （yí xià)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去图书馆。Jīntiān wǒ qù túshūguǎn.我看到朋友，也在那儿。Wǒ kàn dào péngyou, yě zài nàr.我走过去，笑着说：“等我一下！”Wǒ zǒu guòqù, xiào zhe shuō: “Děng wǒ yíxià!”他也笑着说：“好，我们一起找书吧。”Tā yě xiào zhe shuō: “Hǎo, wǒmen yìqǐ zhǎo shū ba.”
2025-10-1400 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣7️⃣Haven’t … for a long time (好久没……了 hǎo jiǔ méi … le)Today I went to the park and realized — I haven’t been here for a long time! Let’s learn how to say “haven’t … for a long time” in Chinese.好久没……了 （hǎo jiǔ méi … le)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去了公园。Jīntiān wǒ qù le gōngyuán.阳光很好，风也不大。Yángguāng hěn hǎo, fēng yě bú dà.我坐在长椅上，想：“我好久没来公园了。”Wǒ zuò zài chángyǐ shàng, xiǎng: “Wǒ hǎo jiǔ méi lái gōngyuán le.”我听到小鸟在唱歌，看到很多人在跑步。Wǒ tīngdào xiǎo niǎo zài chànggē, kàn dào hěn duō rén zài pǎobù.我觉得心情特别好。W
2025-10-1400 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣6️⃣As a result / It turns out (结果 jié guǒ)I forgot my umbrella and thought it wouldn’t rain — but it did! Let’s learn how to say “as a result / it turns out” in Chinese.结果（ jié guǒ)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我出门的时候忘记带伞。Zuótiān wǒ chūmén de shíhou wàngjì dài sǎn.我想：“应该不会下雨吧？”Wǒ xiǎng: “Yīnggāi bú huì xià yǔ ba?”结果走到一半，雨就下大了！Jiéguǒ zǒu dào yí bàn, yǔ jiù xià dà le!我跑进一家商店买了一把伞。Wǒ pǎo jìn yì jiā shāngdiàn mǎi le yì bǎ sǎn.
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Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK 1️⃣🎙️4️⃣What’s Your Name? – Asking Questions in ChineseIn this episode, we’ll practice how to ask questions you already know the answers to — like What’s your name?, Where are you from?, and Where are you? A quick, fun review that turns your Chinese into real conversations. ☕🥟你叫什么名字？ (nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?) – What’s your name?我叫 Janine。 (wǒ jiào Janine.) – My name is Janine.你是哪国人？ (nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?) – Where are you from?我是法国人。 (wǒ shì Fǎguó rén.) – I’m French.你在哪儿？ (nǐ zài nǎr?) – Where are you?我在中国。 (wǒ zài Zhōngguó.) – I’m in China.你说什么语言？ (nǐ shuō shénme yǔyán?) – What languages do you speak?
2025-10-0906 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣5️⃣Quite / Pretty (挺……的 tǐng …… de)I went to a new Chinese restaurant yesterday — the noodles were pretty good, the soup was hot, and the staff were really nice! Let’s learn how to say “quite / pretty” in Chinese.挺……的 （tǐng …… de)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我去一家新的中国餐厅。Zuótiān wǒ qù yì jiā xīn de Zhōngguó cāntīng.我点了一碗面，味道挺好的。Wǒ diǎn le yì wǎn miàn, wèidào tǐng hǎo de.汤也热热的，很香。Tāng yě rèrè de, hěn xiāng.服务员人很好，笑着跟我说：“慢慢吃。”Fúwùyuán rén hěn hǎo, xiào zhe gēn wǒ shuō: “Mànmàn chī.”我
2025-10-0901 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣4️⃣Only / Not until (才 cái)I got home at eleven last night — not until I finished my work! Let’s learn how to say “only / not until” in Chinese.才 （cái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我下班很晚。Zuótiān wǒ xiàbān hěn wǎn.我晚上十一点才到家。Wǒ wǎnshang shíyī diǎn cái dào jiā.我有点儿累，但也很高兴。Wǒ yǒu diǎnr lèi, dàn yě hěn gāoxìng.因为今天的工作做得很好。Yīnwèi jīntiān de gōngzuò zuò de hěn hǎo.我想：“明天早点回家就好了！”Wǒ xiǎng: “Míngtiān zǎodiǎn huí jiā jiù hǎo le!”
2025-10-0900 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣3️⃣Again (in the past and now) (又……了 yòu …… le)It’s raining again in Paris! Let’s learn how to say “again (for past or repeated actions)” in Chinese.又……了 （yòu …… le)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我出门的时候，天又下雨了。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ chūmén de shíhou, tiān yòu xià yǔ le.上个星期也下雨。Shàng gè xīngqī yě xià yǔ.我看着天空，笑了笑，说：“巴黎的雨又来了。”Wǒ kàn zhe tiānkōng, xiào le xiào, shuō: “Bālí de yǔ yòu lái le.”后来我打伞去地铁站，发现大家的伞都开着，颜色不一样，很漂亮。Hòulái wǒ dǎ sǎn qù dìtiě zhàn, fāxiàn dàjiā de sǎn dōu kāi zhe, yánsè bù yíyàng, hěn piàoliang.
2025-10-0900 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣2️⃣It turns out / So that’s why (原来 yuán lái)I called my friend, but she didn’t answer. Later she told me she was in a meeting. So that’s why! Let’s learn how to say “it turns out / so that’s why” in Chinese.原来 （yuán lái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我给朋友打电话，她没有接。Jīntiān wǒ gěi péngyou dǎ diànhuà, tā méiyǒu jiē.我想：“她是不是生气了？”Wǒ xiǎng: “Tā shì bú shì shēngqì le?”过了一会儿，她给我回电话。Guò le yí huìr, tā gěi wǒ huí diànhuà.她说：“不好意思，我刚才在开会。”Tā shuō: “Bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ gāngcái zài kāihuì.”我说：“啊，原来是这样。”Wǒ shuō:
2025-10-0900 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣1️⃣Suddenly (突然 tū rán)While I was reading, I suddenly heard a “meow” — it was a cat outside the window! Let’s learn how to say “suddenly” in Chinese.突然 (tū rán)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天晚上我在家看书。Zuótiān wǎnshang wǒ zài jiā kàn shū.我看书的时候，突然听到一声“喵——”。Wǒ kàn shū de shíhou, tūrán tīngdào yì shēng “miāo——”.我抬头一看，原来是一只猫在窗外。Wǒ táitóu yí kàn, yuánlái shì yì zhī māo zài chuāngwài.它看着我，好像也在听我读书。Tā kàn zhe wǒ, hǎoxiàng yě zài tīng wǒ dú shū.
2025-10-0900 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️3️⃣0️⃣Should / Ought to (应该 yīng gāi)This morning it was a bit cold, so I thought, “I should wear a coat.” Let’s learn how to say “should / ought to” in Chinese.应该 （yīng gāi)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我觉得有点冷。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ juéde yǒudiǎn lěng.我想：“现在是秋天，出门的时候应该穿外套。”Wǒ xiǎng: “Xiànzài shì qiūtiān, chūmén de shíhou yīnggāi chuān wàitào.”所以我拿了一件外套，穿上以后感觉舒服多了。Suǒyǐ wǒ ná le yí jiàn wàitào, chuān shàng yǐhòu gǎnjué shūfu duō le.
2025-10-0700 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️2️⃣5️⃣Exactly (刚好 gāng hǎo)When I got home from work, the rain had just stopped. Then, I found a glass of water waiting for me — just right! Let’s learn how to say “just right / exactly” in Chinese.刚好 （gāng hǎo)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我下班回家。Jīntiān wǒ xiàbān huí jiā.到家门口的时候，雨刚好停了。Dào jiāménkǒu de shíhou, yǔ gānghǎo tíng le.我不用打伞。Wǒ bú yòng dǎ sǎn.进门以后，我想喝水。Jìnmén yǐhòu, wǒ xiǎng hē shuǐ.我发现水杯里刚好有一杯水。Wǒ fāxiàn shuǐbēi lǐ g...
2025-10-0600 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️2️⃣4️⃣Don’t worry (放心 fàng xīn)When my friend asked if I was scared to travel alone, I said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.” Let’s learn how to say “don’t worry” in Chinese.放心 （fàng xīn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我朋友问我：“你一个人去旅行，不害怕吗？”Jīntiān wǒ péngyou wèn wǒ: “Nǐ yí gè rén qù lǚxíng, bú hàipà ma?”我说：“没事，放心吧！我会小心的。”Wǒ shuō: “Méi shì, fàngxīn ba! Wǒ huì xiǎoxīn de.”
2025-10-0600 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️2️⃣3️⃣Remember to (记得 jì de)I told my friend, “Remember to bring the book tomorrow.” Let’s learn how to say “remember to” in Chinese.记得（ jì de)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.昨天我给朋友发消息：Zuótiān wǒ gěi péngyou fā xiāoxi:“明天见面的时候，记得带书。”“Míngtiān jiànmiàn de shíhou, jìde dài shū.”她回答：“好的，我一定记得！”Tā huídá: “Hǎo de, wǒ yídìng jìde!”
2025-10-0600 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️2️⃣2️⃣Almost (差点 chà diǎn)I ran to catch the bus this morning, and I almost missed it. Let’s learn how to say “almost” in Chinese.差点 （chà diǎn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我坐公交车。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ zuò gōngjiāochē.我跑得很快，不然就差点没赶上。Wǒ pǎo de hěn kuài, bùrán jiù chàdiǎn méi gǎn shàng.幸好我上车了。Xìnghǎo wǒ shàngchē le.
2025-10-0600 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️2️⃣1️⃣Just kidding (开玩笑 kāi wán xiào)At a café, I asked my friend to help me with my work — she was surprised! But of course, I was just kidding. Let’s learn how to say “just kidding / to joke” in Chinese.开玩笑 （kāi wán xiào)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我和朋友在咖啡店聊天。Jīntiān wǒ hé péngyou zài kāfēidiàn liáotiān.我对她说：“你要不要帮我做工作？我有很多工作。”Wǒ duì tā shuō: “Nǐ yào bù yào bāng wǒ zuò gōngzuò? Wǒ yǒu hěn duō gōngzuò.”她说：“啊？帮你做工作？！”Tā shuō: “Ā? Bāng nǐ zuò gōngzuò?!”我笑着说：“哈哈，开玩笑的啦！工作应该我自己做。”Wǒ xiào zh
2025-10-0301 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️2️⃣0️⃣Bit by bit (一点点 yī diǎn diǎn)I’m learning guitar, and every day I practice just a little bit. Let’s learn how to say “little by little / bit by bit” in Chinese.一点点 （yī diǎn diǎn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.我刚开始学弹吉他。Wǒ gāng kāishǐ xué tán jítā.每天我都练习一点点。Měitiān wǒ dōu liànxí yī diǎn diǎn.虽然很慢，但是我觉得有进步。Suīrán hěn màn, dànshì wǒ juéde yǒu jìnbù.
2025-10-0300 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣9️⃣It depends (要看 yào kàn)When my student asked if Chinese is difficult, I answered, “It depends.” Let’s learn how to say “it depends” in Chinese.要看 （yào kàn)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天学生问我：“老师，学中文难不难？”Jīntiān xuéshēng wèn wǒ: “Lǎoshī, xué Zhōngwén nán bù nán?”我笑了笑，说：“要看你每天练习多少。”Wǒ xiào le xiào, shuō: “Yào kàn nǐ měitiān liànxí duōshǎo.”
2025-10-0300 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣8️⃣Take your time (慢慢 màn man)At a restaurant, the waiter told me, “Take your time and enjoy your meal.” Let’s learn how to say “slowly / take your time” in Chinese.慢慢 （màn man)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天晚上我去餐厅吃饭。Jīntiān wǎnshang wǒ qù cāntīng chīfàn.服务员上菜的时候对我说：Fúwùyuán shàng cài de shíhou duì wǒ shuō:“请慢慢吃。”“Qǐng mànman chī.”听到这句话，我觉得很温暖。Tīng dào zhè jù huà, wǒ juéde hěn wēnnuǎn.
2025-10-0300 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣7️⃣That makes sense (难怪 nán guài)When I walked into my friend’s house, I smelled cake baking. No wonder it was so fragrant! Let’s learn how to say “no wonder / that makes sense” in Chinese.难怪 （nán guài)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去朋友家。Jīntiān wǒ qù péngyou jiā.一进门，我就闻到很香的味道。Yí jìnmén, wǒ jiù wéndào hěn xiāng de wèidào.原来她在做蛋糕。Yuánlái tā zài zuò dàngāo.我说：“哇，难怪家里这么香！”Wǒ shuō: “Wa, nánguài jiālǐ zhème xiāng!”
2025-10-0300 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣6️⃣ Seems / Looks like / as if (好像 hǎo xiàng)Walking in Paris, I thought I saw an old classmate — it really looked like her! Let’s learn how to say “seems / looks like” in Chinese.好像(hǎo xiàng)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我走在巴黎的街上，看到一个人。Jīntiān wǒ zǒu zài Bālí de jiē shàng, kàn dào yí gè rén.我心里想：咦，这个人好像是我的同学。Wǒ xīnlǐ xiǎng: yí, zhège rén hǎoxiàng shì wǒ de tóngxué.可是我不太确定。Kěshì wǒ bù tài quèdìng.最后我走过去一看，真的就是她！Zuìhòu wǒ zǒu guòqù yí kàn, zhēn de jiù shì tā!你呢？你有没有遇到过“好像”认识的人？Nǐ
2025-10-0200 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣5️⃣The more…the more….(越……越……yuè...yuè...)At first, running felt hard, but the more I ran, the easier it got. Let’s learn how to say “the more…the more” in Chinese.越……越……(yuè...yuè...)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去跑步。Jīntiān wǒ qù pǎobù.一开始我觉得很累，可是跑了一会儿，我发现越跑越轻松。Yì kāishǐ wǒ juéde hěn lèi, kěshì pǎo le yí huìr, wǒ fāxiàn yuè pǎo yuè qīngsōng.最后，我还觉得很开心。Zuìhòu, wǒ hái juéde hěn kāixīn.你呢？你有没有做过越做越喜欢的事情？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu zuò guò yuè zuò yuè xǐhuān de shìqing?
2025-10-0200 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣4️⃣whenever (随时 suíshí )My friend told me, “You can call me anytime.” Let’s learn how to say “at any time / whenever” in Chinese.随时 (suíshí )Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我给一个朋友打电话。Jīntiān wǒ gěi yí gè péngyou dǎ diànhuà.她说：“你有问题可以随时找我。”Tā shuō: “Nǐ yǒu wèntí kěyǐ suíshí zhǎo wǒ.”听到这句话我觉得很温暖。Tīng dào zhè jù huà wǒ juéde hěn wēnnuǎn.因为“随时”就是，不管什么时候都可以。Yīnwèi “suíshí” jiù shì, bùguǎn shénme shíhou dōu kěyǐ.你呢？你有没有一个朋友会说“随时联系我”？Nǐ ne? Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yí gè péngyou huì shuō “suíshí liánxì wǒ”?
2025-10-0200 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 1️⃣3️⃣There was nothing I could do 没办法 (méi bànfǎ)This morning I wanted to run, but it rained heavily. There was nothing I could do. Let’s learn how to say “there’s no way / nothing you can do” in Chinese.没办法 (méi bànfǎ)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我本来想去跑步。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ běnlái xiǎng qù pǎobù.可是下大雨，我只好在家里。Kěshì xià dàyǔ, wǒ zhǐhǎo zài jiālǐ.我心里想：哎，没办法。Wǒ xīnlǐ xiǎng: āi, méi bànfǎ.有时候我们真的不能改变天气。Yǒu shíhou wǒmen zhēn de bù néng gǎi biàn tiānqì.你呢？你有没有遇到过只能说“没办法”的时候？Nǐ n
2025-10-0200 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️1️⃣2️⃣Extremely busy (忙死了máng sǐ le）Today was full of meetings, reports, and errands — I was super busy! Let’s learn how to say “extremely busy” in Chinese.忙死了（máng sǐ le）Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我真的是忙死了。Jīntiān wǒ zhēn de shì máng sǐ le.因为明天我要给学生上课Yīnwèi míngtiān wǒ yào gěi xuéshēng shàngkè所以我需要准备很多东西，suǒyǐ wǒ xūyào zhǔnbèi hěn duō dōngxī,准备课件，准备练习题，zhǔnbèi kèjiàn, zhǔnbèi liànxítí,还要准备一些有趣的故事。hái yào zhǔnbèi y...
2025-10-0201 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 1️⃣1️⃣In a while (一会儿 yī huìr)This afternoon, my friend called me and said, “Let’s meet in a while.” Let’s learn how to say “in a while / for a while” in Chinese. 一会儿 (yī huìr)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天下午我在家看书。Jīntiān xiàwǔ wǒ zài jiā kàn shū.朋友打电话来说：“我们一会儿见吧。”Péngyǒu dǎ diànhuà lái shuō: “Wǒmen yīhuìr jiàn ba.”我说：“好的，一会儿见！”Wǒ shuō: “Hǎo de, yīhuìr jiàn!”后来，我们真的在咖啡店见面了。Hòulái, wǒmen zhēn de zài kāfēidiàn jiànmiàn le.你呢？你今天会不会一会儿见朋友？Nǐ ne? Nǐ jīntiān huì bú huì yīhuì
2025-10-0100 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 1️⃣0️⃣ It's gone（不见了bú jiàn le）This morning, I thought I lost my keys. They disappeared… but finally, I found them in my bag! Let’s learn how to say “gone / missing” in Chinese.不见了（bú jiàn le）Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我出门的时候，想找我的钥匙。Jīntiān wǒ chūmén de shíhou, xiǎng zhǎo wǒ de yàoshi.可是找来找去，发现钥匙不见了！Kěshì zhǎo lái zhǎo qù, fāxiàn yàoshi bújiàn le!我到处找，最后发现它在我的包里。Wǒ dàochù zhǎo, zuìhòu fāxiàn tā zài wǒ de bāo lǐ.你呢？你最近有没有什么东西不见了？Nǐ ne? Nǐ zuìjìn
2025-10-0101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 9️⃣ Too (太……了 tài...le）Today I tried a bowl of noodles in Paris, and it was so delicious… but also too spicy! Let’s learn how to use “so / too” in Chinese.太……了 （tài...le）Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我去了巴黎的一家新餐厅。Jīntiān wǒ qù le Bālí de yī jiā xīn cāntīng.我点了一碗面，第一口就觉得：哇，这个面太好吃了！Wǒ diǎn le yī wǎn miàn, dì yī kǒu jiù juéde: Wā, zhège miàn tài hǎochī le!我忍不住吃得很快。Wǒ rěn bù zhù chī de hěn kuài.不过后来我发现，这个面也太辣了！Bùguò hòulái wǒ fāxiàn, zhège miàn yě tài
2025-10-0101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 8️⃣ Right away (马上 mǎ shàng)Today I was waiting for the bus, and it came very quickly. Let’s learn how to say “right away / immediately” in Chinese.马上 (mǎ shàng)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我在等公车。Jīntiān wǒ zài děng gōngchē.公车的时间表上写着：公车马上就来了。Gōngchē de shíjiānbiǎo shàng xiě zhe: gōngchē mǎshàng jiù lái le.我看了看手机，果然一分钟以后，公车就到了。Wǒ kàn le kàn shǒujī, guǒrán yī fēnzhōng yǐhòu, gōngchē jiù dào le.有时候，等东西太久会很烦，但是如果马上就来，就很开心。Yǒu shíhou, děng dōngxī tài jiǔ huì hěn fán, dànshì rúguǒ mǎshàng jiù lái, ji
2025-10-0101 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 7️⃣ Just now (刚才 Gāng cái)Just now, I went to the supermarket and bought some fruit, but forgot the milk. Oops! Let’s learn how to talk about something that happened “a moment ago” in Chinese.刚才 (Gāng cái)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.刚才我去超市买了一些水果，有苹果和香蕉。Gāngcái wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi le yīxiē shuǐguǒ, yǒu píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.但是回到家我才发现，忘了买牛奶！Dànshì huídào jiā wǒ cái fāxiàn, wàng le mǎi niúnǎi!真麻烦。Zhēn máfan.你呢？你刚才做了什么？Nǐ ne? Nǐ gāngcái zuò le shénme?
2025-10-0100 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 6️⃣ Both…and…(又…又…yòu...yòu...）Today in Paris, the weather was perfect — not too hot, not too cold, the air was fresh and comfortable. I’ll show you how to describe something with “both…and” in Chinese.又…又…yòu...yòu...Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天巴黎的天气很好。Jīntiān Bālí de tiānqì hěn hǎo.蓝天，太阳，空气又新鲜又舒服。Lántiān, tàiyáng, kōngqì yòu xīnxiān yòu shūfu.不冷也不热，真是一个完美的散步天气。Bù lěng yě bù rè, zhēn shì yī gè wánměi de sànbù tiānqì.我觉得这样的天气最让我开心。Wǒ juéde zhèyàng de tiānqì zuì ràng wǒ kāixīn.你喜欢什么
2025-09-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 5️⃣ Whatever（随便 Suí biàn）When I asked my friend what she wanted to eat, she said “anything is fine.” But when I suggested hotpot, she quickly said no! Let’s explore how Chinese people use “whatever / anything” in daily life.随便 Suí biànHello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天中午我和朋友去吃饭。Jīntiān zhōngwǔ wǒ hé péngyǒu qù chīfàn.我问她：“你想吃什么？”Wǒ wèn tā: “Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?”她说：“随便。”Tā shuō: “Suíbiàn.”我说：“那我们去吃火锅吧。”Wǒ shuō: “Nà wǒmen qù chī huǒguō ba.”她马上说：“不要，不要火锅，太辣了！”Tā mǎshàng shuō: “Bùyào, bù
2025-09-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️4️⃣ Can’t make in time (来不及 lái bu jí）This morning, I woke up late and didn’t have enough time for breakfast. Ever had that feeling of being in a rush and running out of time? Let’s learn how to say “not enough time / too late to do something” in Chinese.来不及 lái bu jíHello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hēllo, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天早上我起得有点晚。Jīntiān zǎoshang wǒ qǐ de yǒudiǎn wǎn.我想做早饭，可是时间太少了，我来不及了。Wǒ xiǎng zuò zǎofàn, kěshì shíjiān tài shǎo le, wǒ láibují le.只好喝一杯咖啡就出门了。Zhǐhǎo hē yī bēi kāfēi jiù chūmén le.
2025-09-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 3️⃣ Pretty much (差不多 chà bu duō）In today’s episode, I share a small story from a Paris café. My friend ordered a cappuccino, I had a latte — and guess what? They tasted almost the same! We’ll learn how to say “almost the same” in Chinese and use it in daily conversations. 差不多Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天我和朋友去了巴黎的一家咖啡店。Jīntiān wǒ hé péngyǒu qùle Bālí de yì jiā kāfēidiàn.我点了一杯拿铁，她点了一杯卡布奇诺。Wǒ diǎn le yì bēi nátiě, tā diǎn le yì bēi kǎbùqínuò.我尝了一口她的卡布奇诺，发现味道和我的拿铁差不多。Wǒ cháng le yì kǒu tā de kǎbùqínuò, fāxiàn wèidào hé wǒ de nátiě chàbudu...
2025-09-3001 minChinese Bites — with Janine | HSK3️⃣🎙️ 1️⃣ sleep in (睡懒觉 shuì lǎn jiào)(HSK 1-3) It’s Sunday, and I stayed in bed until ten o’clock. Let’s learn how to say “sleep in / get up late” in Chinese.睡懒觉 （shuì lǎn jiào)Hello，大家好，我是 Janine。Hello, dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Janine.今天是星期天。Jīntiān shì xīngqītiān.外面天气很好，可是我没有马上起床。Wàimiàn tiānqì hěn hǎo, kěshì wǒ méiyǒu mǎshàng qǐchuáng.我在床上躺到十点钟才起来。Wǒ zài chuáng shàng tǎng dào shí diǎn zhōng cái qǐlái.哈哈，今天我真的睡懒觉了。Hāhā, jīntiān wǒ zhēn de shuì lǎnjiào le.有时候，周末多睡一会儿会让我很开心。Y
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