Chinese Mandarin Cherry

Q&A | Why new HSK?

Intermediate

Q&A | Why new HSK?The video discusses the changes in the new HSK standard, highlighting how it divides Chinese proficiency levels into elementary, intermediate, and advanced categories. Cherry explains why she prefers the new standard, which incorporates modern and relevant vocabulary, making it beneficial for those looking to understand and engage in contemporary Chinese society.

Why do you understand my video?

Intermediate

Why do you understand my video?The video discusses the reasons why some people can understand Chinese teachers but struggle to understand regular Chinese speakers. It emphasizes the importance of practicing listening with understandable and interesting materials, as well as the need to repeatedly listen to common Chinese words even at advanced levels to improve comprehension.

Coffee Farm in Yunnan

Beginner

Coffee Farm in YunnanThe video explores a coffee farm in Yunnan, China, showcasing the coffee culture, production process, and the beautiful surroundings of the region. Viewers are taken on a journey from tasting different coffee beans to experiencing coffee bean picking, highlighting the flourishing coffee industry in the area.

Painting and hiking

Intermediate

Painting and hikingThe video follows a day of painting, hiking, and enjoying meals with friends in Dalian. Cherry and her friends explore a museum, participate in a sketching event, climb a mountain, and end the day with a delicious meal at a famous steamed rice restaurant.

Morning market

Intermediate

Morning marketThe video follows Cherry's experience at a morning market with a friend, exploring the variety of fresh and affordable produce available. They share reflections on the traditional shopping experience and the joy of interacting with friendly vendors, ultimately realizing the value of waking up early to visit the market.

Why I don't like apps now

Intermediate

Why I don't like apps now The video discusses Cherry's growing dissatisfaction with modern apps, particularly in China, due to the overwhelming number of features, advertisements, and complications they bring to daily life. She questions whether technological advancements have truly made life more convenient or have instead made it more complex and challenging, prompting viewers to reflect on the impact of high-tech developments on everyday living.

Walking around Dalian

Intermediate

Walking around DalianThe video follows Cherry exploring a city on the last day of a national holiday, visiting a favorite noodle shop, a dumpling restaurant, and a cozy cafe. She enjoys various foods and captures the beauty of the city streets and local culture, ending with a homemade Vietnamese spring roll tasting.

Making coffee with new tool

Intermediate

Making coffee with new toolThe video follows Cherry - a coffee enthusiast - as she demonstrates the process of using a coffee grinder and a hand-brewed filter to make a cup of coffee. She also shares personal anecdotes about her love of coffee and how she uses coffee grounds to fertilize their plants.

Seafood market in Dalian (Northeast Mandarin Accent)

Intermediate

Seafood market in Dalian (Northeast Mandarin Accent)The video follows Cherry as she explores a famous seafood market near her university, showcasing various seafood items and interactions with vendors. She ends the video with a reflection on enjoying the simple life by the sea, despite others not finding it as appealing.

Tomato Egg Stir-Fried Noodles

Intermediate

Tomato Egg Stir-Fried NoodlesThe video demonstrates how to make a simple and delicious Chinese tomato egg noodle dish, perfect for a quick meal. The recipe involves washing vegetables, cutting tomatoes, beating eggs, frying, and mixing ingredients to create a flavorful noodle soup.

Things I did today

Intermediate

Things I did today

My workday afternoon

Intermediate

My workday afternoon The video shows a day in the life of Cherry, from her afternoon at work, to buying groceries, receiving a package, and teaching Chinese classes in the evening. She ends the video by expressing feeling tired but satisfied with her day.

My workday morning

Intermediate

My workday morningThe video follows a day in the life of Cherry, starting with her morning routine of makeup, breakfast, and heading to work at the university. She then goes shopping for fruits and returns home, showcasing a busy yet happy day.

To make someone do

Intermediate

To make someone doThe video features a conversation discussing various topics, such as what makes the speakers happy, strange requests they have received, and issues with bosses. They talk about personal experiences and differences in perspectives between generations.

The easy way Chinese kids learn big numbers

Beginner

The easy way Chinese kids learn big numbersThe video discusses how to correctly pronounce and understand large numbers in Chinese, providing a method used by Chinese elementary school students to remember the order of numerical units. It emphasizes the importance of practicing and writing down large numbers to enhance comprehension.

What Does The Kitten Want to Eat

New starter

What Does The Kitten Want to EatThe video showcases the mesmerizing sounds and melodies produced by a Zither Harp in various styles and rhythms.

Why coffee? Different coffee creations in China New Zealand and Cambodia

Intermediate

Why coffee? Different coffee creations in China New Zealand and CambodiaThe video discusses the different coffee cultures in China and other countries, highlighting the varying preferences and habits when it comes to coffee consumption. It also touches on the increasing importance and demand for coffee in China, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience for coffee lovers.

Mastering the patterns of 越

Intermediate

Mastering the patterns of 越The video discusses how various trends are changing over time, such as fewer people getting married due to increasing financial pressures and the growing reliance on smartphones leading to addiction and health issues like eye strain. It also touches on the increasing popularity of beliefs in astrology and MBTI, as well as the challenges of working from home.

Mastering the 被 structure

Intermediate

Mastering the 被 structureThe video discusses various experiences related to being criticized, misunderstood, neglected, and underestimated, highlighting both negative and positive aspects of these situations. The speakers reflect on personal growth and self-awareness in the face of these challenges.

How do Chinese learners think about Pinyin

Intermediate

How do Chinese learners think about Pinyin The video discusses a website that helps improve pronunciation by analyzing audio recordings and assigning scores to individual Chinese characters. Cherry and her guest explore the effectiveness of different methods, such as taking pronunciation courses or conversing with native speakers, in improving pronunciation skills.