Life in China

Socializing for Chinese people
23:17

Intermediate

Socializing for Chinese people

The video discusses Chinese social etiquette, including the importance of relationships, politely refusing, dining culture, and saving face in social interactions. It also touches on unique customs like turning tables, opening doors for superiors, and the concept of "face" in Chinese culture.

Xiaogua Chinese

Culture shock
07:05

Beginner

Culture shock

Comprehensible Mandarin

Stray animal
06:31

Beginner

Stray animal

Comprehensible Mandarin

How to decline alcohol in China
07:16

Intermediate

How to decline alcohol in China

The video discusses polite ways to decline alcohol in Chinese culture, offering four methods: citing health reasons, drinking something else, asking someone else to drink on your behalf, or simply being honest and saying you cannot drink anymore. It emphasizes the importance of being firm in your decision, even if others may not agree or understand.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

High-speed trains
11:06

Intermediate

High-speed trains

The video introduces the process of purchasing and understanding high-speed train tickets in China, highlighting important information such as departure and arrival stations, train number, seat number, and price. It aims to help viewers better navigate train travel in China and learn useful information.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Today we are talking about dating
09:59

Intermediate

Today we are talking about dating

The video discusses dating, arranged marriages, and family influence in China compared to Western countries. It highlights the evolution of dating practices and the importance of family background in relationships, reflecting on the differences in views on relationships between cultures.

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