Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency.

Today’s episode takes us on a journey that starts with a simple metro station drop-off and spirals into an unexpected encounter with the world of beauty salons.

Our storyteller shares a vivid and relatable experience of being drawn into a sales pitch, navigating the fine line between politeness and personal boundaries, and reflecting on the subtle ways external opinions can shape our self-perception. Along the way, we’ll explore themes of societal beauty standards, consumer psychology, and the art of saying “no” in a culture that values harmony.

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your experiences and leave your comments.

-LCTS

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If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $5 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy:

• ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience.
• 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts.
• 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists.
• 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes.
• 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups.

Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖
- LCTS

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Check out our playlists on Spotify

Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist

Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist

Chinese for Advanced-Playlist

Chinese for Superior- Playlist

Chinese for Beginners-Playlist

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency.

Today, we bring you the timeless tale of 阿诗玛, a story of love, resilience, and sacrifice set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan. 阿诗玛, a beautiful and talented young woman, grows up in a humble family, her voice and spirit captivating all who meet her. Her love story with the brave and skilled 阿黑 blossoms amidst challenges, but their happiness is short-lived. When a powerful landlord's son sets his sights on 阿诗玛, her life takes a dramatic turn. What follows is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the unyielding fight for love and justice.

Join us as we explore the beauty and tragedy of 阿诗玛’s journey, and discover why her voice still echoes in the stone forests of Yunnan.

Special thanks to 杜雁子老师, our wonderful cohost for this episode, whose insights and storytelling bring this tale to life.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your comments and let us know how this story resonates with you. Happy listening!

- LCTS

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Support Our Podcast

If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy:

• ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience.
• 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts.
• 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists.
• 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes.
• 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups.

Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖
- LCTS

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Check out our playlists on Spotify

Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist

Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist

Chinese for Advanced-Playlist

Chinese for Superior- Playlist

Chinese for Beginners-Playlist

Welcome to 听故事说中文, the podcast where stories come alive to help you improve your Chinese language proficiency and cultural competency.

Today, we bring you the timeless tale of 阿诗玛, a story of love, resilience, and sacrifice set in the breathtaking landscapes of Yunnan. 阿诗玛, a beautiful and talented young woman, grows up in a humble family, her voice and spirit captivating all who meet her. Her love story with the brave and skilled 阿黑 blossoms amidst challenges, but their happiness is short-lived. When a powerful landlord's son sets his sights on 阿诗玛, her life takes a dramatic turn. What follows is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the unyielding fight for love and justice.

************************************************************

Support Our Podcast

If our podcast brings value to your life and you'd like to help us continue creating great content, consider becoming a patron for as little as $7 a month. As a patron, you will enjoy:

• ✨ Ad-free episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience.
• 📜Access to all story and story walkthrough transcripts.
• 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary lists.
• 🎧 Exclusive patron-only episodes.
• 💬 The opportunity to join our member community for weekly online meetups.

Your support means the world to us and allows us to keep delivering the content you love. Thank you for considering becoming a part of our community! 💖
- LCTS

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Check out our playlists on Spotify

Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist

Chinese for Intermediate High-Playlist

Chinese for Advanced-Playlist

Chinese for Superior- Playlist

Chinese for Beginners-Playlist