Daily life

Exploring everyday items and activities.

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Daily routinesThe video is a casual conversation about daily routines and plans for the weekend. Coco asks questions about waking up time, breakfast, Easter celebrations, chores, lunch, and weekend plans while sharing her own experiences.Learn Chinese with Coco

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Having FunThe video is a fun vlog showing a group of friends playing in a pool at a small-scale water music festival, enjoying snacks from street vendors, and having a great time splashing around and dancing in the water.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

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MotorwayThe video is a tutorial on driving on highways in China, discussing road signs, lanes, toll booths, and driving tips. It provides information on how to navigate highways and reach your destination safely.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Olympic Disciplines pt2The video discusses various sports and events in the Olympics, such as gymnastics, horse riding, table tennis, boxing, weightlifting, running, swimming, archery, and skateboarding. Each sport requires different skills and techniques, showcasing a wide range of athletic abilities in the games.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Why there are so many people keeping petsThe video discusses how pet ownership has evolved, with many families now treating their pets like children, providing them with better care and even clothing. The speaker emphasizes the companionship and happiness that pets, especially dogs, can bring to people in today's competitive and stressful society.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Bedroom pt1The video discusses various phrases related to the bedroom, such as door, switch, wardrobe, etc., and also introduces some common items found in a typical bedroom. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these phrases and objects for daily communication in Mandarin Chinese.Comprehensible Mandarin

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The kitchen pt3The video is a detailed walkthrough of a kitchen, covering various items such as tables, knives, juicers, dishwashers, and pots. The instructor encourages viewers to practice describing their own kitchen items in Chinese for language learning purposes.Comprehensible Mandarin

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The kitchen pt2The video introduces various kitchen items, such as rolling pins, mixing bowls, pots, and fridges. It explains their uses and how they contribute to food preparation and storage in a kitchen setting.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Common actions pt2The video is a lesson on common actions in daily life, focusing on expressions in Chinese. The teacher demonstrates actions like setting the table, passing food, and lighting a candle, encouraging viewers to practice using these expressions in sentences.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Spring yard clean-upThe video teaches seasonal actions such as planting seeds in spring and building snowmen in winter. It also covers tasks like painting walls, cleaning, and gardening, showcasing a variety of activities related to each season.Comprehensible Mandarin

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BirthdayThe video discusses the significance of birthdays as a special day filled with love, blessings, and celebrations for people of all ages. It highlights various birthday traditions like eating longevity noodles, indulging in birthday cakes, giving gifts, and cherishing moments with loved ones.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Vacation plansThe video discusses the importance of planning enjoyable and meaningful activities during holidays, such as short trips, learning new skills, spending time with family, reading, engaging in physical activities, and volunteering. It emphasizes the value of cherishing time with loved ones and creating lasting memories during vacations.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Vegetables pt2The video provides a detailed explanation of various Chinese vegetables, such as Shanghai green vegetable, garlic, onion, cauliflower, cucumber, and more. The speaker also shares interesting facts and personal preferences about each vegetable.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Vegetables pt1The video discusses various vegetables commonly used in Chinese cooking, such as eggplant, potato, carrot, tomato, bell peppers, and loofah. It also touches on different cooking methods and preferences for each vegetable.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Shopping online vs in storeThe video discusses the popularity of online shopping in China, highlighting the convenience and lower prices compared to physical stores. It also touches on the drawbacks of online shopping, such as delays in receiving items and the possibility of receiving products that may not meet expectations.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Types of sportsThe video discusses various types of sports activities, including cycling, running, basketball, badminton, football, swimming, and table tennis. It showcases different sports equipment and venues where these activities can be enjoyed.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Moving house inThe video is about the speaker, Teacher Xu, discussing the process of moving to a new house and sharing her personal experience of moving to a new apartment with multiple rooms. She talks about packing, transportation, cleaning, and settling into the new place.Comprehensible Mandarin

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New semesterThe video discusses the different school opening times in China due to varying climates, with some schools starting in February and others in March. It also touches on the struggles students face with a heavy workload during their winter break, but ends on a positive note of enjoying light-hearted discussions and learning in a comfortable environment.Comprehensible Mandarin

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WeatherThe video discusses various weather phenomena in Chinese, including snow, rain, hail, wind, and thunderstorms. It emphasizes the importance of being prepared and protected during extreme weather conditions in different seasons.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Room tourThe video provides a room tour of a Chinese apartment, showcasing the layout and decorations typically found in a Chinese household, such as traditional symbols, food items, and personal belongings. The narrator expresses contentment living in the small space and hopes viewers learned about Chinese furniture and daily life through the tour.Comprehensible Mandarin