Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.

I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

This is Episode 3 of our 10-week speed run through all 300 New HSK 1 words — built from the latest official HSK 3.0 syllabus, with the goal of eventually covering every level up to HSK 9. Whether you're cramming for the exam or just want a rock-solid foundation, this series is your shortcut.

You get 2 episodes every week during the period: one vocab episode from this series, plus your regular weekly episode for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners. Nothing changes — just more Chinese in your ears.

Today, it's all about numbers, dates, and time. 36 words you'll use every single day: counting, telling the time, saying what day it is, talking about this morning, yesterday, tomorrow. Every word comes with pinyin, English, and a real example sentence you can use right now.

You can find the vocabulary list for this episode on Patreon, along with complete transcripts for all our past episodes, episode-based exercises, and all bonus episodes with their full transcripts.

Make sure you follow our podcast & subscribe our Patreon so you never miss an episode.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

Tired of fighting with your Chinese partner over small things? Confused about personal space, relationship pace and cultural differences? In this fifth episode of our dating series, we teach you 4 simple but powerful Chinese sentences to talk about boundaries, emotional bottom lines and mutual understanding. These are the exact phrases that will help you avoid misunderstandings, fix fights and build a long-lasting relationship.

Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.

I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

• ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chinesearoundyou
• 📧 Got Ideas? Want to Chat? missymoonsun@outlook.com
• 📱 Rate & Review: If you enjoy the podcast, please take 2 seconds to rate it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in your app! It helps others find this community.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

Week 2 of our 10-Week New HSK 1 Vocab Speed Run is live! 🚀

This is Episode 2 of the series where we’re racing through all 300 official New HSK 1 words in just 10 weeks.

In this episode: My Family & Friends. You’ll learn 30 must-know words for introducing your family, talking about friends, and describing the people around you — all with clear pinyin, English translations, and example sentences you can use straight away.

You can find the vocabulary list for this episode on Patreon, along with complete transcripts for all our past episodes, episode-based exercises, and all bonus episodes with their full transcripts.

Make sure you follow our podcast & subscribe our Patreon so you never miss an episode.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

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• 📱 Rate & Review: If you enjoy the podcast, please take 2 seconds to rate it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in your app! It helps others find this community.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

Which Southeast Asian country is perfect for your next trip or even your retirement? In this episode, we use easy Chinese to explore the amazing culture of Vietnam and Thailand—from traditional clothes and festivals to local life. We compare the advantages of these two countries for travel and long-term living, so you can see which one fits your style best. Find out why millions of tourists love them, and why so many people choose to stay here after retirement.

Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.

I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

• ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chinesearoundyou
• 📧 Got Ideas? Want to Chat? missymoonsun@outlook.com
• 📱 Rate & Review: If you enjoy the podcast, please take 2 seconds to rate it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in your app! It helps others find this community.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

Today we’re launching our brand new New HSK Vocabulary Series, built according to the latest official HSK 3.0 syllabus, covering every level from 1 all the way through to 9. Over the next 10 weeks, we’ll break down the full New HSK 1 vocabulary step by step, perfect for exam prep or building a solid core Chinese word bank.

For the next 10 weeks, we’ll release 2 episodes every week: one from this new vocabulary series, plus our regular weekly episode for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners — our core weekly content will continue as always, with no changes.

In this episode, we’re covering 34 essential HSK 1 words: greetings, name exchanges, goodbyes, basic pronouns, and simple starter questions for daily conversations. Every word includes clear pinyin, English translations, and practical example sentences you can use right away.

You can find the vocabulary list for this episode on Patreon, along with complete transcripts for all our past episodes, episode-based exercises, and all bonus episodes with their full transcripts.

Make sure you follow our podcast & subscribe our Patreon so you never miss an episode.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

• ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chinesearoundyou
• 📧 Got Ideas? Want to Chat? missymoonsun@outlook.com
• 📱 Rate & Review: If you enjoy the podcast, please take 2 seconds to rate it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in your app! It helps others find this community.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

Everyone is talking about buying super cheap abandoned houses in Japan right now. In this episode, we use easy HSK3 Chinese to explain why Japan has 9 million empty houses, why foreigners love them, and all the hidden costs and risks you need to know before making a decision.

Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.

I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

• ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chinesearoundyou
• 📧 Got Ideas? Want to Chat? missymoonsun@outlook.com
• 📱 Rate & Review: If you enjoy the podcast, please take 2 seconds to rate it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in your app! It helps others find this community.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية

Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.

I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.

🌏 Want to learn with this episode?

• Full downloadable transcript (Hanzi + Pinyin + English + Learning Tips!)
• Bonus episodes
• Episode-based Exercises Pack (vocabulary, grammar, listening & speaking practice)
• 👉 Get Full Transcripts, Bonus Episodes & Exercise: https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou

📚 Want to learn Chinese with me?

• I also offer 1-on-1 lessons and small group classes where we practice real, natural Chinese together in a relaxed and supportive space.
• 👉 You can find my classes here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997

⭐️ More Ways to Connect:

• ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chinesearoundyou
• 📧 Got Ideas? Want to Chat? missymoonsun@outlook.com
• 📱 Rate & Review: If you enjoy the podcast, please take 2 seconds to rate it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in your app! It helps others find this community.

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Keywords: 学习中文, 汉语课程, 中文口语练习, 普通话发音, 中国文化, Learn Chinese, Mandarin lessons, Chinese vocabulary, HSK exam, Chinese for beginners, 中国語を学ぶ, Aprender chino, Apprendre le chinois, Chinesisch lernen, Imparare il cinese, 중국어 배우기, Aprender chinês, Учить китайский, Belajar bahasa Mandarin, เรียนภาษาจีน, تعلم الصينية