Chinese Bites — with Jianying | HSK 1️⃣
Chinese Bites with Jianying is a podcast for beginners learning Mandarin Chinese. Each short episode offers natural conversations and clear English explanations, focusing on practical vocabulary and phrases. The host, Jianying, presents lessons in a friendly, no-pressure style, making it feel like a coffee break with a Chinese friend. The podcast is designed to help learners speak confidently, one bite at a time.
Episodes
🎙️3️⃣6️⃣ Saying Yes and No Politely in Chinese《可以 / 不行 / 下次吧 》
In this episode, we learn how to say yes, no, and “maybe next time” in Chinese — politely and naturally.You’ll practice common expressions like 可以, 好啊, 不行, and 下次吧, and learn how Chinese softens refusals to keep conversations friendly.可以好 / 好啊不行不可以下次吧
🎙️3️⃣5️⃣ Making Choices in Chinese《或者还是？》
In this episode, we learn how to make choices in Chinese using two essential words that both mean “or”: 或者 and 还是.You’ll discover when to use 或者 in statements and 还是 in questions, and how Chinese clearly separates talking about options from asking someone to choose.或者 → or (in statements)还是 → or (in questions)
🎙️3️⃣4️⃣ Connecting Ideas in Chinese《因为…所以… / 但是… 》
In this episode, you’ll learn how to connect ideas naturally in Chinese using three essential words: 因为 (because), 所以 (so), and 但是 (but).因为 → because所以 → so但是 → but
🎙️3️⃣3️⃣Giving Simple Reasons in Chinese《因为忙 / 因为喜欢》
In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask “why” and “how is it” in Chinese using two essential question words: 为什么 and 怎么样.We’ll then practice giving simple, natural reasons with 因为 + adjective, without long sentences or complicated grammar. Everything stays short, clear, and beginner-friendly.为什么 → why怎么样 → how is it因为 + adjective
🎙️3️⃣2️⃣ More Degree Words in Chinese《很好？还不错？真开心！》
In this episode, we continue building on degree expressions in Chinese and learn how to fine-tune your tone without changing sentence structure.You’ll discover how to use 还, 真, and 非常 to sound more natural when describing people, situations, and feelings — from calm and realistic to emotional or polite and formal.还 → quite / not bad真 → really (emotional)非常 → very (neutral, strong)
🎙️3️⃣1️⃣ Talking About Degree in Chinese 《很好？太好了？有点儿累？》
In this episode, we take a deeper look at how Chinese expresses degree and feeling.You’ll learn how to choose between 很, 太…了, and 有点儿 — words you may have seen before, but now organized clearly so you know when to use each one naturally.✔ Degree words很 → neutral / default太…了 → strong emotion有点儿 → mild, often negativeSubject + 很 + adjective太 + adjective + 了有点儿 + adjective
🎙️3️⃣0️⃣This one is better — Using 更 & 最 to Compare in Chinese
In this episode, you’ll learn how to compare things in Chinese using just two simple but powerful words: 更 (more) and 最 (most).We’ll practice making comparisons, expressing preferences, and talking about what you like more or like the most — all in clear, beginner-friendly Chinese. No complicated grammar, just natural phrases you can use right away.✔ New words更 = more / -er最 = most / the -estA + 更
🎙️2️⃣9️⃣“有” for There Is / There Are in Chinese
"Learn how to use 有 (yǒu) to express 'there is / there are' in Chinese — one of the most essential patterns for describing rooms, desks, bags, and daily surroundings."✔ StructurePlace + 有 + nounPlace + 有 + noun + 吗？Place + 有什么？上、下、里、外、前面、后面一本书、一个手机、一个人、一座山、一杯咖啡…✔ Questions✔ Location Words✔ Useful Words
🎙️2️⃣8️⃣Combining Time & Frequency in Chinese《我早上常常跑步！》
"Learn how to combine time words and frequency words to describe your daily habits in natural Chinese. Perfect for talking about morning routines, weekend hobbies, and everyday activities!"✔ Time Words早上、晚上、周末、每天、中午、下午常常、有时候、偶尔、不常、从不Subject + Time + Frequency + Verb你……吗？你……多不多？跑步、唱歌、画画、游泳、跳舞、弹钢琴、踢足球、打网球✔ Frequency Words✔ Key Sentence Pattern✔ Question Patterns✔ Example Actions
🎙️2️⃣7️⃣Talking About Frequency in Chinese《我常常跑步》
"Learn how to talk about how often you do something using everyday frequency words like 常常, 有时候, 偶尔, 不常, and 从不 — perfect for describing hobbies and routines."常常 chángcháng often有时候 yǒu shíhòu sometimes偶尔 ǒu'ěr occasionally不常 bùcháng not often从不 cóngbù never跑步 pǎobù to run唱歌 chànggē to sing画画 huàhuà to draw / paint游泳 yóuyǒng to swim爬山 páshān to hike跳舞 tiàowǔ to dance弹钢琴 tán gāngqín t
🎙️2️⃣6️⃣ Talking About How Well You Do Something 《我跳舞跳得很好》
"Learn to describe how well you do sports and hobbies using the essential structure Verb + 得 + adjective. Perfect for talking about dancing, swimming, singing, painting, basketball, and more!"打篮球 dǎ lánqiú — play basketball踢足球 tī zúqiú — play soccer打网球 dǎ wǎngqiú — play tennis打排球 dǎ páiqiú — play volleyball打乒乓球 dǎ pīngpāngqiú — play ping pong游泳 yóuyǒng — swimming跑步 pǎobù — running爬山 pásh
🎙️2️⃣5️⃣ Talking About Experiences with 过 《我去过中国》
In this episode, we learn how to talk about life experiences in Chinese using the essential structure Verb + 过, such as 我去过中国 (I’ve been to China) and 我吃过火锅 (I’ve eaten hotpot).Perfect for sharing things you've tried, done, or experienced!"Verb + 过 → I have done没 + Verb + 过 → I haven’t done你 Verb + 过 + Object + 吗？我去过日本。wǒ qù guò RìběnI’ve been to Japan.你去过北京吗？nǐ qù guò Běijīng ma?Have you
🎙️2️⃣4️⃣ Talking About Past Activities in Chinese《我昨天做了什么？》
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about your past in Chinese — using simple time words like 昨天 (yesterday) and 上个周末 (last weekend), plus the essential marker 了 for completed actions.Perfect for describing what you did yesterday, last night, or last weekend!Grammar Focus:了 → completed actionStructure: Time + Subject + Verb + 了Time Words:昨天, 前天, 昨天晚上, 上个周末Example Sentences:A: 你昨天做了什么？nǐ zuót
🎙️2️⃣3️⃣ Talking About Future Plans in Chinese《我明天要去...》
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about future plans in Chinese!We’ll use the essential structure 要 (yào) + Verb to express future or intention, and time words like 明天 (tomorrow), 周末 (weekend), and 下星期 (next week).Time Words:明天, 后天, 这个周末, 下个周末, 下星期👉 Structure:Time + Subject + 要 + Verb (+ Object)"I'm going to…"🗣️ Examples:明天我要去学校。míngtiān wǒ yào qù xuéxiàoI’m going to school t
🎙️2️⃣2️⃣ Inviting Someone to Join You in Chinese 《我们一起去游泳吧!》
In this episode, learn how to invite someone to do something with you in Chinese!We review hobby vocabulary from last episode and build new patterns like 我们一起…吧 and 你想不想…？Perfect for making your Chinese more social and natural!Patterns:我们一起…吧 → Let’s … together你想不想…？ → Do you want to…?Eg.我们一起去游泳吧！wǒmen yìqǐ qù yóuyǒng ba!Let’s go swimming together!我们一起打篮球吧！wǒmen yìqǐ dǎ lánqiú ba!Let’s play basket
🎙️2️⃣1️⃣ Hobbies and Sports in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll talk about hobbies and sports — how to say what you like to do in Chinese!You'll learn sentences like 我喜欢打篮球 (I like playing basketball), 她喜欢听音乐 (She likes listening to music), and the essential question 你喜欢做什么？A fun and practical lesson to help you talk about your daily life!"Wordsbasketball打篮球dǎ lánqiúplay soccer踢足球tī zúqiúplay tennis打网球dǎ wǎngqiúswim游泳yóuyǒngrun跑步pǎobùdan
🎙️2️⃣0️⃣ Transportation in Chinese
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about how you get somewhere — by bus, by bike, or on foot.We’ll use the structure 怎么去 (zěnme qù) and learn useful words like 坐车 (take a bus), 骑车 (ride a bike), and 走路 (walk). Let’s hit the road — in Chinese! 🚌🚲🚶♀️✅ Grammar Focus:Structure: Subject + 怎么 + 去 + PlaceVerbs: 坐 (take), 骑 (ride), 走 (walk)✅ Examples:我坐车去学校。他骑车去公司。她走路去商店。我坐地铁去图书馆。✅ Questions:你怎么去学
🎙️1️⃣9️⃣ Talking about Going Places and Doing Things in Chinese
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about going places and doing things in Chinese — like I’m going to school, He’s going to the store, or We’re going to eat with friends.We’ll use the super useful pattern 去 + 地点 + 动作 (to go + place + activity). ✅ Grammar Focus:去 (qù) → to goStructure: Subject + 去 + Place (+ Verb + Object)Question: 你去哪儿？✅ Useful Words:学校 (xuéxiào) school商店 (shāngdiàn) store超
🎙️1️⃣8️⃣ Talking about Where Things Are in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to say where things are — like The book is on the table or The cat is under the chair!You’ll discover how to use 在 (zài) with simple position words, so you can describe your surroundings in Chinese naturally. 🐱📚🪑✅ Grammar Focus:在 (zài) = to be at/in/onStructure: Noun + 在 + PlaceQuestion: Noun + 在 + 哪儿？✅ Position Words:上 (on) / 下 (under) / 里 (in) / 前面 (in front) / 后
🎙️1️⃣7️⃣“What’s This?” and “Whose Is It?” in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask and answer everyday questions like What’s this?, What’s that?, and Whose is it? using 这 (this), 那 (that), and 的 (possessive ‘s’). It’s one of the most useful and fun patterns in Chinese — simple, but powerful! 👜📱📚这 / 那 → this / that是 → to be什么 → what谁的 → whose的 → ’s / possessive marker我的 / 你的 / 他的 / 她的 / 它的 → my / your / his / her / its这是什么？那是什么？这是谁的？那是老师的。这
🎙️1️⃣6️⃣Describing Taste and Feelings in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to describe taste, temperature, and feelings in Chinese — using simple structures like 很 (very), 太…了 (too…), and 有点儿 (a bit…). Perfect for talking about food, weather, and even your mood! 🍜☕🍰热 (rè) hot, 冷 (lěng) cold, 甜 (tián) sweet, 苦 (kǔ) bitter, 辣 (là) spicy, 咸 (xián) salty, 好吃 (hǎochī) delicious很 (hěn) → very / quite太…了 (tài…le) → too… / so…有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr) → a
🎙️1️⃣5️⃣“And, But, Also!” Connecting Ideas Naturally in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll review food vocabulary and then learn how to connect your ideas naturally in Chinese — using and, but, also, and both…and…. Get ready to talk about your favorite foods in smooth, natural Mandarin! 🥟🍜☕Vocabulary (food):饺子 dumplings, 包子 steamed buns, 面条 noodles, 米饭 rice, 茶 tea, 咖啡 coffee, 果汁 juice, 水果 fruit, 蛋糕 cake, 面包 bread, 早餐 breakfast, 午餐 lunch, 晚餐 dinnerGrammar:和 (hé) →
🎙️1️⃣4️⃣Talking About Daily Life Naturally in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll bring everything together — time, place, and frequency — to describe your daily life naturally in Chinese. You’ll learn how to say things like I eat breakfast at home every morning and She often studies at the library at night, and how to ask questions like Where do you eat? or Do you study every day? ☕📅Time words: 早上 (morning), 中午 (noon), 下午 (afternoon), 晚上 (evening)Places:
🎙️1️⃣3️⃣How Often? Talking About Frequency in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about how often you do things in Chinese — how to say ‘I study every day,’ ‘I sometimes read,’ or ‘I never wake up early.’ These tiny words can change your whole sentence, and make you sound like a real local. ☕📆Grammar:👉 Subject + (Time) + Frequency + Verb + ObjectFrequency Words:每天 (every day), 有时候 (sometimes), 常常 (often), 从不 (never), 总是 (always)Examples:
🎙️1️⃣2️⃣ What Time Do You...? Talking About Your Daily Routine in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about your daily routine — how to say I get up at 7, I eat at noon, or I sleep at 10. You’ll also learn how to ask What time is it? and What time do you...? in Chinese. It’s simple, logical, and super useful for daily life! ☕🕖Grammar:👉 Subject + Time + Verb + ObjectTime words:早上, 中午, 下午, 晚上, 七点, 八点半, 十点Verbs:起床, 吃饭, 上班, 下班, 上课, 下课, 睡觉, 学习Examples:我早上七点起床。 (
🎙️1️⃣1️⃣Where Are You Doing It? Talking About Places + Actions in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to say where you’re doing things — like I’m studying at home, He’s eating at a restaurant, or She’s working at school. You’ll see how one small word, 在 (zài), connects places and actions in Chinese. ☕🏠🍜Grammar:👉 Subject + 在 + place + verbPlaces:家, 学校, 公司, 餐厅, 图书馆, 咖啡店Examples:我在家学习。 (I’m studying at home.)她在学校工作。 (She’s working at school.)他在餐厅吃饭。 (He’s eating at a
🎙️🔟What Are You Doing? Talking About Actions in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about what you’re doing right now — how to say I’m studying Chinese, He’s working, or She’s eating. You’ll discover how one tiny word, 在 (zài), turns a simple verb into a real-time action. Let’s dive in! ☕📚" 你在做什么？ – What are you doing?我在学习中文。 – I’m studying Chinese.她在吃饭。 – She’s eating.他在工作。 – He’s working.我在看书。 – I’m reading.
🎙️9️⃣Who Are You? Talking About Jobs in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about what you do — how to say I’m a student, She’s a teacher, and how to ask What’s your job? in Chinese. A super practical lesson for introducing yourself naturally! ☕💼Vocabulary:学生, 老师, 医生, 工程师, 护士, 店员, 经理Sentences:我是学生。 (I’m a student.)她是老师。 (She’s a teacher.)他是医生。 (He’s a doctor.)你的工作是什么？ (What’s your job?)
🎙️8️⃣Describing People: He’s tall, She’s pretty, How is he?
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask How is he? in Chinese, and how to describe people naturally — like He’s tall or She’s pretty. You’ll also discover the secret behind one tiny word, 很 (hěn), that makes your Chinese sound smooth and natural. ☕🌸Questions:他怎么样？ (How is he?)她怎么样？ (How is she?)Answers:他很高。 (He’s tall.)她很漂亮。 (She’s pretty.)她很年轻。 (She’s young.)他很好。 (He’s good.)Words：高 (gāo) – tall矮
🎙️7️⃣My Family – Talking About Family Members in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about your family in Chinese — how to say I have a brother, This is my mom, and Who is he? Family words are super fun and useful, so let’s meet your Chinese family today! ☕👨👩👧👦爸爸, 妈妈, 哥哥, 姐姐, 弟弟, 妹妹我有一个哥哥。 (I have an older brother.)我有一个姐姐。 (I have an older sister.)我有一个弟弟。 (I have a younger brother.)我有一个妹妹。 (I have a younger sister.)我没有哥哥。 (I don’t have a
🎙️6️⃣ Where Do You Live? – Talking About Places in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask and answer Where do you live? in Chinese. We’ll also review how to say countries and cities — like I live in France or I live in Paris. Ready to make your Chinese conversations more personal? ☕🏠你住在哪儿？ (nǐ zhù zài nǎr?) – Where do you live?我住在法国。 (wǒ zhù zài Fǎguó.) – I live in France.我住在中国。 (wǒ zhù zài Zhōngguó.) – I live in China.我住在巴黎。 (wǒ zhù zài Bālí.) –
🎙️5️⃣How Old Are You? – Talking About Age and Numbers in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask How old are you? in Chinese, and count from 1 to 99! Numbers in Chinese are super logical — once you know how to count to 10, you can count to 99. Let’s snack on some easy Chinese math today! ☕🥟你多大？ (nǐ duō dà?) – How old are you?我二十岁。 (wǒ èrshí suì.) – I’m 20 years old.1–10:一, 二, 三, 四, 五, 六, 七, 八, 九, 十(yī, èr, sān, sì, wǔ, liù, qī, bā, jiǔ, shí)11–19:十一, 十二
🎙️4️⃣What’s Your Name? – Asking Questions in Chinese
In this episode, we’ll practice how to ask questions you already know the answers to — like What’s your name?, Where are you from?, and Where are you? A quick, fun review that turns your Chinese into real conversations. ☕🥟你叫什么名字？ (nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?) – What’s your name?我叫 Janine。 (wǒ jiào Janine.) – My name is Janine.你是哪国人？ (nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?) – Where are you from?我是法国人。 (wǒ shì Fǎguó rén.) –
🎙️3️⃣Where Are You From? – Talking About Nationality and Location
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask Where are you from? and Where are you? in Chinese, and review the answers we’ve already learned, like I’m French and I’m in China. Another zero-calorie Chinese snack, short and fun! ☕🥟" 你是哪国人？ (nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?) – Where are you from?我是法国人。 (wǒ shì Fǎguó rén.) – I’m French.你在哪儿？ (nǐ zài nǎr?) – Where are you?我在中国。 (wǒ zài Zhōngguó.) – I am in China.
🎙️2️⃣How Are You? – Chinese Greetings Made Simple
In this episode, we’ll snack on some everyday greetings in Chinese. How do you ask ‘How are you?’ and how do you reply without writing a whole essay? Let’s keep it short, fun, and practical — perfect for your coffee break with a Chinese friend! ☕🥟你好吗？ (nǐ hǎo ma?) – How are you?我很好。 (wǒ hěn hǎo) – I’m very good.我还可以。 (wǒ hái kěyǐ) – I’m okay.我很累。 (wǒ hěn lèi) – I’m tired.
🎙️1️⃣How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese — Zero-Calorie Language Snacks
"Hello, 大家好！我是 Janine 👋 In this very first episode, we’ll learn how to introduce ourselves in Chinese. From saying hello, to sharing your name, nationality, where you are, and the languages you speak — all explained in simple English . Think of it as your coffee break with a Chinese friend! ☕🥟"你好！ (nǐ hǎo) – Hello!我叫 [your name]. (wǒ jiào …) – My name is …我是 [nationality]. (wǒ shì …) – I am …我在 [p
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