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How to memorize Chinese Vocab

The video is about a teacher teaching students vocabulary related to smelling, biting, and clapping. The teacher uses interactive and engaging methods to help students understand and practice the new words in Chinese and English. It also touches on the topic of violence, with a humorous twist.

Published on 2020-08-01 · Used with permission

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