Xiaobao and Xiaomei imitate animal sounds together and guess what animals they are.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

小美: Xiaobao, let’s play a game of imitating animal sounds!
小宝: Sure! I’ll go first. Woof woof! Guess what it is?
小美: It’s a puppy!
小宝: That’s right! Now it’s your turn.
小美: Meow meow~
小宝: That’s a kitten, right?
小美: Exactly! Xiaobao, you’re so smart!
小宝: I’ll go again. Baa baa!
小美: It’s a lamb!
小宝: This game is really fun!

Two men used AI to fabricate fake videos about the Chinese women's basketball team for profit and were criminally detained, triggering social reflection.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

陈花: Honey, did you see that news? Someone actually used AI to spread rumors about the Chinese women’s basketball team and got arrested.
黄刚: I saw it. Those two people used AI to fabricate videos just to make money. That’s really outrageous.
陈花: They even said it was for ‘account grooming’—using rumors to gain followers first, then selling the account for a few thousand yuan?
黄刚: Yes. Profiting from spreading rumors already violates the law. The police put it well—thinking they’re playing with high tech, but actually stepping on a high-voltage line.
陈花: It’s infuriating. The athletes who were slandered are completely innocent, and it also affects the public’s perception of the Chinese women’s basketball team.
黄刚: Exactly. AI technology is developing fast, but if it’s misused, it becomes a ‘rumor-making weapon.’ The internet is not beyond the law.
陈花: I think schools should also teach students how to tell real news from fake online, so they don’t get led astray.
黄刚: Absolutely. The more advanced technology becomes, the more responsibility is required. Using AI to help people, not harm them—that’s the right direction.

Shanghai and Taipei exchange endangered animals to promote cooperative conservation of red pandas and penguins.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

刘娜: 优子, did you see the news? Shanghai is preparing to send two red pandas to the Taipei Zoo, and will receive a pair of African penguins from Taipei.
优子: Really? That sounds so cute! Why exchange animals? Is it just to make visitors happy?
刘娜: Partly so people can see more animals, but more importantly, it’s for conservation. Both red pandas and African penguins are endangered, and exchanges help prevent genetic diversity from becoming too limited.
优子: I see. I’ve only heard the term ‘refreshing bloodlines’ in TV dramas before—I didn’t realize animals need it too.
刘娜: Yes. The two cities signed a cooperation memorandum at a forum long ago, and now it’s finally being put into practice. Many children in Taipei are really looking forward to the new red pandas.
优子: I think this kind of exchange feels very heartwarming. Cities don’t just share experiences, they also protect animals together—it feels like the two cities are getting closer.
刘娜: Exactly. As the news said, contact is better than confrontation. Animals are never political symbols, but little messengers that connect people’s hearts.

In class, 刘娜 asks 俊熙 about his interests. 俊熙 talks about liking fashion, beauty, and photography, and they have a simple conversation around these interests.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

刘娜: 俊熙, besides studying Chinese, what do you usually like to do?
俊熙: I like fashion, beauty, and taking photos.
刘娜: Oh, those are all very creative interests! Do you take photos often?
俊熙: Often! I like photographing outfits and nice cafés.
刘娜: No wonder you want to be a beauty influencer! Do you have many followers now?
俊熙: Not many yet, but I practice Chinese and shoot videos every day.
刘娜: Very good. Persistence is important. Do you like Chinese fashion styles?
俊熙: Yes! Chinese styles are new and fast-changing. I want to learn more.
刘娜: Then we can also learn some Chinese expressions related to fashion in the future.
俊熙: That’s great! This way, speaking Chinese in my videos will sound more natural.

A display car in a Zhongshan shopping mall was accidentally activated and crashed into a phone store, triggering reflections on safety.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

小宝: Brother, the news said a car started moving inside a shopping mall and crashed into a phone store. Is that true?
小刚: Yes, it’s true. It was an exhibition car that should have been set to “display mode,” but due to a staff mistake and a child pressing a button, the car started moving.
小宝: Oh no, that sounds dangerous! Was anyone hurt?
小刚: Luckily, no one was injured. Only the shop wall was damaged, but the phone store has temporarily closed for repairs.
小宝: Will malls still display cars in the future? I’m scared the car might run around again.
小刚: They’ve now installed wheel stoppers to prevent movement, and the display mode will also be protected by a password.
小宝: I see. Even cars in malls need to be handled carefully, just like toys need their switches turned off!
小刚: That’s right. Safety comes first—whether driving, displaying, or visiting, everyone needs safety awareness.

Findings on the relationship between multilingual ability and delayed aging, and their significance.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

刘娜: Hua, did you see that study about multilingualism and aging? It says that using multiple languages over the long term can significantly slow aging. I think it’s really interesting.
陈花: I did! So the brain needs “fitness training” just like the body. The study mentioned that people who speak multiple languages exercise their executive function and attention more often.
刘娜: Yes, and the dataset was huge—more than eighty thousand people. The probability of accelerated aging in monolinguals was more than twice that of multilinguals. Even as a language teacher, it makes me want to learn more languages.
陈花: Haha, you learn classical poetry so quickly, you’ll definitely be fine with foreign languages! I want to pick up my college Spanish again and experience the power of “cognitive reserve.”
刘娜: They also used an index called the “biobehavioral age gap,” which includes health, cognition, education, and more. Sounds very scientific.
陈花: What surprised me most is that the study controlled for factors like immigration, income, and air quality, yet the protective effect of multilingualism was still very clear.
刘娜: So learning languages isn’t just for communication—it’s like buying an extra layer of “insurance” for your future self. Feels more reliable than skincare products.
陈花: Exactly, the earlier the better. How about we start a small language corner next month? We can practice speaking while keeping our brains young—such a good deal!

China provides emergency humanitarian assistance to Cambodia and supports the consolidation of the ceasefire situation.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

赵强: Did you see the news? China has delivered the first batch of emergency humanitarian supplies to Cambodia—tents, blankets, and food.
黄刚: Yes, I saw it. Cambodia and Thailand have just reached a ceasefire, and China’s assistance came at a very timely moment. It also reflects their long-standing friendly relations.
赵强: I noticed that Cambodian officials specifically mentioned that they ‘highly value the ironclad friendship between Cambodia and China.’ That sounds quite significant.
黄刚: Indeed. This is not only material aid, but also support for regional stability. The front lines have remained calm since the ceasefire, which shows the situation is moving in a positive direction.
赵强: Thailand also said there have been no clashes and reminded civilians to return home according to plans. It seems no one wants tensions to rise again.
黄刚: Peace is hard-won. Only by maintaining stability can development be discussed. Humanitarian aid is especially meaningful at times like this.
赵强: Exactly. I hope the ceasefire continues and that these supplies truly reach those who need them.

Li Fang and Xiao Mei observe various animals in the zoo and learn the measure words used for different animals to understand their diversity and usage.

• Chinese Short Dialogue | Website
• Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store
• Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play

Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية

李芳: Xiao Mei, let's count the animals in the zoo. Pay attention—different animals use different measure words.
小美: Okay! I see one elephant.
李芳: Right, elephants use the measure word ‘头’.
小美: There are three horses running over there.
李芳: Very good, horses use ‘匹’.
小美: And there are two monkeys playing in the trees.
李芳: Monkeys and birds both use ‘只’.
小美: Look, there are five fish swimming in the river.
李芳: Correct, fish use ‘条’.
小美: I also see two herds of deer eating grass.
李芳: ‘群’ is used to measure a group of animals. Great!
小美: So many measure words! Different animals need different ones.