#ChineseLeague

In this episode, we’ll explore two very common Chinese words: “原来” and “本来”. Many Chinese learners feel confused because these two words seem similar and are sometimes translated the same way in English. Are they really interchangeable? When can you use one but not the other?

In this episode, we’ll talk about a common pronunciation challenge in Chinese — the tone changes of “一” (yī) and “不” (bù). Although they have fixed tones in the dictionary, their tones often change in real speech depending on the words and situations they appear in. If you’ve ever wondered which tone to use for “一” or “不” in different situations, this episode will make it much clearer and easier to remember.

In this episode, I’ll introduce the two “New Years” in China — New Year’s Day (元旦) and Chinese New Year / Spring Festival (春节). I’ll share some common and practical Chinese New Year wishes that can be used for both occasions, along with their meanings and usage tips~

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Can you get this joke? It’s super easy—let’s give it a go! Click on the image below to check and view the listening script. クリックして下記の画像を確認し、ヒアリングの原文をご覧ください。

Today is the 22nd solar term in China—Winter Solstice. Do you know anything about it? Let's take a look at what Chinese people do on this day!

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I am a Chinese person looking for a native English speaker to practice Chinese and English with me. We can practice for two hours each day, with one hour dedicated to Chinese and one hour to English. If you are interested, please contact me.

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