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Fun facts about ancient China

This video explores interesting aspects of ancient Chinese history, such as clothing, architecture, tea-drinking practices, and writing tools. It highlights traditional attire, colorful buildings, popular tea varieties, and the use of calligraphy brushes.

This video is owned by Comprehensible Mandarin and is hosted on YouTube. We do not claim ownership. All rights belong to the original creator.

Published on 2023-01-17

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Do Chinese people Celebrate Christmas?This video introduces the celebration of Christmas in China, highlighting the differences in traditions compared to the Western celebration. It touches on symbols such as the Christmas tree, gingerbread men, Santa Claus, gifts, lucky bags, lucky stars, and stockings, while also mentioning the festive song "Jingle Bells." The video concludes by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.Comprehensible Mandarin
Talk about PETS in Chinese
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Talk about PETS in ChineseThe video discusses the speaker's experiences with different pets, including a chicken, a stray cat, and a hamster. She recounts the challenges and joys of raising these pets, including the difficulties of caring for the pregnant cat and the hamster's current well-fed state.Speak Your Chinese
The videos Chinese people watch every day
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Beginner

The videos Chinese people watch every dayThe video discusses popular types of video bloggers in China, including comedy, food, beauty, pets, fashion, gaming, movies, travel, knowledge-sharing, parenting, and fitness. Viewers are asked to share their favorite types of videos and bloggers in the comments.Comprehensible Mandarin
The Same China? 02b
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Beginner

The Same China? 02bThe video discusses stereotypes about people from the North and their ability to drink alcohol. It also touches on height stereotypes between people from the North and South, with the conclusion that everyone is different.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input
Gardening for kids
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Gardening for kidsThe video discusses the common hobby of Chinese children, which is planting and growing potted plants at home. It highlights how this activity brings joy to children and teaches valuable lessons about growth and care.Comprehensible Mandarin
The Same China? 02a
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Beginner

The Same China? 02aThe video discusses common stereotypes about people from the north of China, including the assumption that they can drink a lot and are tall. The speaker, Amber, challenges these stereotypes by sharing that she personally cannot drink much and is not very tall, but she is comfortable with her height and believes that stereotypes do not define individuals.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input
Trunk Bazaar
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Trunk BazaarThe video discusses a unique selling event called "后备箱急事" (Trunk Sale), which allows people to sell various items from their car trunks. This event provides a platform for individuals to generate income by selling food, beverages, handmade items, and plants, while also enriching the community with diverse offerings.Comprehensible Mandarin
Most popular person in China during World cup
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Most popular person in China during World cupThe video discusses the rise of a Qatari prince as a popular figure in China after his expressive reactions during the World Cup, leading to the creation of memes and comparisons with the tournament's mascot. The prince eventually interacted with his Chinese fans through social media and an interview, showcasing the cross-cultural impact of the event.Comprehensible Mandarin
Do they have Black Friday in China?
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Beginner

Do they have Black Friday in China?The video introduces shopping culture in China, discussing shopping festivals such as "Double Eleven" and comparing it to Black Friday in the US. It also touches on the importance of using reusable bags for environmental reasons.Comprehensible Mandarin
Delivery apps & ordering online
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Beginner

Delivery apps & ordering online The video provides a step-by-step guide on ordering food delivery in China using a mobile app. It highlights the convenience and popularity of food delivery services, showcasing how users can select meals, make payments, and rate their dining experience.Comprehensible Mandarin
Chinese vs American schools
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Chinese vs American schoolsThe video compares Chinese schools to American and European schools, highlighting differences such as the presence of greenery in Chinese schools, the absence of clocks, and the cultural preference for wearing watches in China.Comprehensible Mandarin
Popular apps in China
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Popular apps in ChinaThe video discusses popular websites and social media platforms in China, including shopping platforms, social media apps, and platforms for finding restaurants and travel destinations. The presenter introduces apps like WeChat, Bilibili, Weibo, Taobao, and Meituan Waimai, showcasing their functions and usage.Comprehensible Mandarin
Why do the Chinese like panda so much?
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Why do the Chinese like panda so much?The video discusses why pandas are called pandas in Chinese, highlighting the similarities between pandas and bears. It also mentions that pandas love to eat bamboo and are considered a national treasure in China.Comprehensible Mandarin
What do Chinese do during Chinese New Year?
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What do Chinese do during Chinese New Year?This video explores the traditions of the Chinese New Year, including the use of firecrackers, spring couplets, and lanterns to bring good luck and joy. It delves into the cultural significance and customs behind these celebrations, offering insights into the festive spirit of the Chinese people during this time.Comprehensible Mandarin
Mahjong pt2
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New starter

Mahjong pt2The video explains the basic rules of Mahjong, including how to set up the game, win by creating sets of three matching cards or sequences, and the significance of specific card combinations like "顺子" (sequences) and "刻子" (three of a kind), while also clarifying that specific combinations like "中发白" (red, green, white) can only be used for sets of three identical cards.Simply Chinese
Chopsticks
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New starter

ChopsticksThis video introduces chopsticks, a tool commonly used by Chinese people for eating. It explains different types of chopsticks, how to correctly use them, and even shows a fun challenge of picking up items with chopsticks.Simply Chinese
Mid autumn festival
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Mid autumn festivalThe video discusses the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, highlighting the importance of family reunions, sending blessings to loved ones, enjoying mooncakes, and admiring the full moon. It also showcases different types of mooncakes and the traditional customs associated with the festival.Comprehensible Mandarin
Rice
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RiceThe video explains the process of growing rice from the fields to our dinner tables, involving planting, harvesting, threshing, and cooking the rice. It emphasizes the importance of respecting farmers and highlights the journey of rice from being sown as seeds to being cooked as rice for consumption.Comprehensible Mandarin
Daily activities of the elderly
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Intermediate

Daily activities of the elderlyThe video discusses the activities that Chinese senior citizens engage in throughout the day, including morning exercises like walking, practicing Tai Chi, and doing fitness routines, as well as afternoon activities such as playing Chinese chess, calligraphy, and playing musical instruments. In the evening, some participate in square dancing.Comprehensible Mandarin
Mid-autumn festival
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Intermediate

Mid-autumn festivalThe video discusses the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, which celebrates the full moon and traditional customs surrounding it, such as eating mooncakes. It also touches on the myth of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, and the significance of the festival in Chinese culture.Comprehensible Mandarin
Lantern festival
09:53

Beginner

Lantern festivalThe video discusses the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, showing the cultural activities like making river lanterns, releasing sky lanterns, and performing to celebrate the festival with prayers and blessings for the future and remembrance of loved ones. It also highlights the symbolism of unity, happiness, and commemoration associated with the Lantern Festival in China.Comprehensible Mandarin
Ghost Festival
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Intermediate

Ghost FestivalThe video talks about the Chinese festival of Zhongyuanjie, also known as Ghost Festival, where ancestral spirits are honored and offerings are made. The festival has evolved from a time of thanksgiving and harvest celebration to a more spooky and ghostly event, similar to Halloween.Comprehensible Mandarin
Water festival
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Intermediate

Water festivalThe video describes the Water-Sprinkling Festival celebrated by China's ethnic minorities, where people visit temples to pray, participate in dragon boat races, sell food, watch dance performances, release river lanterns, and pray for blessings such as good health and prosperity.Comprehensible Mandarin
Giant Panda
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New starter

Giant PandaThe video introduces the giant panda, a unique animal native to China. It explains the panda's black and white coloration, diet of bamboo, and mentions the presence of a brown variant called the Qinling panda.Simply Chinese
Differences between North and South China
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Differences between North and South ChinaAcquire Mandarin
The 24 Chinese Solar Terms
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The 24 Chinese Solar TermsThe video discusses the ancient Chinese concept of the twenty-four solar terms, which are used as a tool to guide agricultural activities based on weather patterns. It explains the importance of each solar term in different seasons and emphasizes the significance of these terms in traditional farming practices.Comprehensible Mandarin
Mahjong pt1
07:21

New starter

Mahjong pt1The video is an introduction to the game of Mahjong, a popular game that can also be used for gambling. It explains the different types of tiles used in Mahjong, including numerical tiles, character tiles, and bonus tiles like winds and dragons.Simply Chinese
Differences between North and South
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Intermediate

Differences between North and SouthAcquire Mandarin
12 signs of the Chinese zodiac
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Intermediate

12 signs of the Chinese zodiacThe video introduces the Chinese Zodiac signs, explaining how each sign corresponds to a specific year and hour of the day. It also touches upon the cultural significance of each animal in the zodiac cycle.Comprehensible Mandarin
Water Splashing Festival
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Intermediate

Water Splashing FestivalThe video discusses the origin and significance of the Water Splashing Festival, also known as the Songkran Festival, which is celebrated in Thailand and by the Dai people in China's Yunnan province. The festival involves splashing water on each other to bring blessings and good harvest for the upcoming year.Comprehensible Mandarin
Dragon boat festival
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Intermediate

Dragon boat festivalThis video discusses the story of the Dragon Boat Festival in China, focusing on the traditional food of zongzi and the origins of the festival. It explains how zongzi is made and the significance of the festival in Chinese culture.Comprehensible Mandarin
What foreign cartoons did Chinese children watch?
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Beginner

What foreign cartoons did Chinese children watch?The video discusses popular foreign cartoons from childhood, such as "Tom and Jerry," "Winnie the Pooh," "Inspector Gadget," "Rabbit's House of Fox Girl," and "SpongeBob SquarePants." The speaker reminisces about these well-known animated shows with a touch of humor and nostalgia.Comprehensible Mandarin
China's sexual harassment issues
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China's sexual harassment issues Unconventional Chinese
Four great inventions of ancient China
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Four great inventions of ancient ChinaThis video introduces China's Four Great Inventions - papermaking, the compass, gunpowder, and printing. These inventions had a significant impact on society and played a key role in the development of human history.Comprehensible Mandarin
How children play
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Beginner

How children playThe video discusses how children in China celebrate International Children's Day with various activities like singing, dancing, magic shows, and parent-child competitions. The focus is on creating a happy and memorable experience for children and fostering their psychological well-being.Comprehensible Mandarin
Ancient culture - Chinese comprehensible input
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Intermediate

Ancient culture - Chinese comprehensible inputThe video discusses traditional culture in China, highlighting practices such as astrology, dream interpretation, and traditional medicine based on herbs. It emphasizes the importance of extracting beneficial aspects from ancient cultures while discarding superstitions.Comprehensible Mandarin
No money, no marriage?
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No money, no marriage? The video discusses the tradition of bride prices in Chinese culture, exploring the differences between rural and urban areas in China. The hosts also discuss the concept of love and how it can be expressed through daily efforts rather than material possessions.Crazie Laoshi
How to brew oolong tea
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How to brew oolong tea The video features a repeated phrase in Mandarin Chinese, "在我心目中", which translates to "in my mind" in English. This phrase is continuously repeated throughout the video.Acquire Mandarin
Lovely Cat
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Intermediate

Lovely CatThe video discusses the reasons why cats are so popular in China, attributing it to their baby-like features that elicit dopamine in humans. It also explores the different types of relationships cats may have with their owners, from parent-child to equal friends to master-servant dynamics.Comprehensible Mandarin
Weird Christmas traditions in China: apples coins?
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Intermediate

Weird Christmas traditions in China: apples coins? The video discusses some unique Christmas traditions in China, such as giving apples as a symbol of peace and collecting coins for good luck. It highlights how Chinese play with words and homophones to create meaningful traditions.Crazie Laoshi
Wanglihong's marriage
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Wanglihong's marriageThe video discussed the gossip about the Taiwanese singer Wang Leehom and his divorce, with details shared by his wife exposing his faults. Viewers sympathized with the wife, showing disdain towards Wang Leehom's behavior, leading to a discussion on how Chinese men tend to engage in extramarital affairs.Unconventional Chinese
Interesting drink-related names
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Intermediate

Interesting drink-related namesIn this video, Dawn discusses the interesting names related to drinks in Chinese, such as "gua cafe" for drip coffee bags and "iloan" for a kettle. They also explain the names of different parts of a Chinese teapot, highlighting the unique and intricate naming system in Chinese culture.Chinese at Dawn
I have 3 birthdays
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Beginner

I have 3 birthdaysThe video discusses how the teacher, Crazy, has three birthdays, one according to Lunar calendar, one according to Gregorian calendar, and one on his ID. Despite the confusion, Crazy's birthdays are celebrated by different groups of people.Crazie Laoshi
China's rural area and minority group
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China's rural area and minority groupThe video shows a traveler's journey to the base of Haba Snow Mountain in China, where they faced challenges due to the high altitude and harsh weather conditions, ultimately not reaching the summit. Despite not reaching their goal, they cherish the memorable experience shared with their companions.Unconventional Chinese
Chinese dating culture
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Intermediate

Chinese dating cultureIn this video, Keren and Suqing discuss the concept of "money shame" in dating, expressing their opinions on who should pay for meals and rent in a relationship. They also touch on more controversial topics like abortion expenses, showcasing their differing viewpoints.Unconventional Chinese