Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 3 (Season 1)
This podcast is designed for learners at the HSK 3 level, offering real-life dialogues to improve listening skills and deepen understanding of Mandarin grammar and culture. Produced by Hanyu Chinese School, it allows practice anytime, anywhere. The podcast also promotes an online academy for further Mandarin learning.
Episodes
#29 只有…才… Explained | China’s Driverless Taxis Are Already Here | HSK 3
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只有…才… in Chinese + Robotaxis in China
Would you get into a taxi with no driver inside? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 只有…才… (zhǐyǒu… cái…) — a key structure in Mandarin meaning “only if…” and “only then…”. It’s perfect for talking about conditions,
#28 The MBTI Craze in China Explained (While You Learn 被 叫 让) | HSK 3
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Passive Sentences in Chinese + MBTI Culture Among Young People | HSK 2
Why are so many young people in China suddenly talking about being an “i person” or an “e person”? In this episode, you’ll learn how to form passive sentences using 被 (bèi), 叫 (jiào), and 让
#27 出来, 下来, 看起来 Explained | Why Young Chinese Quit Big Cities | HSK 3
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Using 出来, 下来 & 看起来 in Chinese + Why Young People Are Leaving Big Cities | HSK 2
Why are more and more young people in China leaving big cities like Beijing or Shanghai? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 出来 (chūlái), 下来 (xiàlái), and 看起来 (kàn qǐlái)
#26 让 / 叫 / 使 Explained | China’s Blind Box Craze & Why It’s Addictive | HSK 3
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How to Use 让, 叫 & 使 in Chinese + Blind Boxes Craze in China | HSK 3
Why are people in China lining up to buy toys without even knowing what’s inside? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 让 (ràng), 叫 (jiào), and 使 (shǐ) — key structures for expressing
#25 只要…就… Explained + Polite Chinese Insults You NEVER Learned | HSK 3
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只要…就… in Chinese + When Polite Expressions Can Be Tricky | HSK 3
Have you ever heard a Chinese phrase that sounds polite… but doesn’t quite mean what you expect?
In this episode, you’ll learn 只要…就… (zhǐyào… jiù…), a key structure to express conditions: “as lo
#24 Stop Confusing 都 in Chinese Questions | Chongqing: The Cyberpunk City | HSK 3
Have you ever seen a train go through a building… or a city that looks like a real-life cyberpunk movie?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 什么 (shénme), 谁 (shéi), and 怎么 (zěnme) with 都 (dōu) to express ideas like “anything,” “anyone,” and “no matter how” in natural Mandarin.
These patterns are used all the time in real conversations and allow you
#23 Chinese Conditionals: 如果…就| Chinese Slang You Must Know | HSK 3
You think you understand Chinese… until someone says YYDS, 上头 or 种草 and you’re completely lost
In this episode, you’ll learn one of the most important structures in Mandarin: 如果…就… (if… then…). It’s essential for expressing conditions, plans, and possibilities in real conversations.
Through a natural HSK3-level dialogue, you’ll learn how to use 如果…就… t
#22 Verb / Adj + 得 | Chinese Matchmaking Parks & Blind Dating Culture | HSK 3
Did you know that in some Chinese cities, parents go to parks to look for partners for their children? In this episode, you’ll learn a key grammar structure while discovering one of the most surprising social traditions in China: 相亲角 (matchmaking parks).
We focus on the structure Verb / Adjective + 得 (dé), which is essential for describing results and d
#21 Chinese Adjective Reduplication | How‘s KFC & McDonalds in China | HSK 3
Adjective Reduplication in Chinese + Why Fast Food Is So Different in China | HSK 3
Did you know that KFC, McDonald’s, and Domino’s in China can feel completely different from what you know? In this episode, you’ll learn a powerful grammar structure while discovering how global brands adapt to Chinese tastes.
We focus on adjective reduplication (红红的、累
#20 除了…以外…都/还… Explained | 12+ Hours of Study and No Free Time? | HSK 3
️Do Chinese students really start school at 7AM? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 除了…以外…都… and 除了…以外…也/还… to express exceptions and add information naturally in Mandarin.
Through a clear HSK3-level dialogue, we explore real school life in China and Taiwan — early mornings, long study hours, and after-school classes — while helping you master one
#19 Learn 一边…一边… | Why Young Chinese Don’t Want Kids | HSK 3
Why are so many young Chinese choosing not to have children? In this episode, we explore one of the most talked-about social trends in modern China while you learn a highly practical grammar structure: 一边…一边…
This structure allows you to express doing two things at the same time — something you’ll use constantly in real conversations. We break it down
#18 Directional Complements 来&去 | China’s Most Controversial Street Foods | HSK 3
Would you try century egg, duck blood, pig brain… or bird’s nest? In this episode, we explore 5 surprising Chinese foods while you learn one of the most useful grammar points in Mandarin: directional complements (来 / 去 / 过来 / 过去).
But this episode isn’t just about “unusual food”. It’s about understanding how culture shapes taste, daily habits… and even
#17 就 or 才? | Why Chinese People Ask Your Salary So Directly | HSK 3
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Learn How to Use 才 (cái) and 就 (jiù) Naturally in Chinese | HSK 3
In this episode, we break down two small but powerful words in Mandarin: 才 (cái) and 就 (jiù). Both relate to time, but they express very different meanings and attitudes.
You’ll learn how 就 is u
#16 How to Use 把 in Chinese | Spring Festival Traditions & Activities | HSK 3
In this episode, we tackle one of the most important — and often confusing — grammar structures at HSK 3 level: the 把 (bǎ) sentence.
Instead of learning it in isolation, you’ll see how 把 is actually used in real life — especially during one of the busiest times of the year: preparing for Chinese New Year.
Through clear explanations, practical examples,
#15 比 vs 没有: How Chinese People Compare Things | Spring Festival & Lunar Calendar | HSK 3
比 & 没有 | How Chinese People Compare Things | Spring Festival & the Lunar Calendar | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we focus on two essential comparison structures in Mandarin: 比 (bǐ) and 没有 (méiyǒu). These patterns are everywhere in everyday conversations and are key to sounding natural at HSK 3 level.
You’ll learn how to compare people, time, and s
#14 越…越… | Why Do Chinese People Love Square Dancing? | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
The More… The More… (越…越…) | Why Do Chinese People Love Square Dancing? | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we explore one of the most natural and powerful sentence structures in Mandarin: 越…越… (“the more… the more…”).
This pattern is used constantly in real Chinese and helps you describe how two things change together over time. It’s especially common when ta
#13 一样 vs 不一样 | How Food Livestreams Work in China | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
Eating Culture in China | 一样 vs 不一样 | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we explore Chinese eating culture and learn how to compare things naturally using 一样 (the same) and 不一样 (different).
Have you ever wondered how Chinese meals differ from Western food habits? From shared dishes and round tables to street food markets and luxury banquets, food culture in Ch
#12 又 vs 再 | Why Chinese People Always Say “再看一集” | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
又 vs 再 Explained + Why Chinese People Always Say “Just One More Episode” | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we break down one of the most confusing but most common grammar points for HSK3 learners: 又 (yòu) vs 再 (zài). Both are translated as “again” in English, but in Mandarin they are used very differently depending on time.
You’ll learn how to talk naturally
#11 对…感兴趣 | Going to School During Winter Vacation | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
Learn 对…感兴趣 in Chinese + Why Winter Vacation Isn’t Really a Break in China | HSK 3
In today’s HSK3 episode, you’ll learn how to naturally express interest and lack of interest in Mandarin using one of the most practical everyday structures:对……有兴趣 / 感兴趣 / 不感兴趣
This pattern is essential for talking about hobbies, studies, work, plans, and daily preferenc
#10 刚 vs 刚才 Explained | 内卷 & 摸鱼: The Truth about Modern Chinese Work Culture | HSK 3
Learn 刚 vs 刚才 in Chinese + 内卷 & 摸鱼 Explained!
In today’s episode, we break down one of the most confusing time expressions for HSK3 learners: 刚 (gāng) vs 刚才 (gāngcái). You’ll learn how to talk naturally about things that just happened, with clear examples you can start using in real conversations immediately.
But that’s not all We also dive into m
#9 越来越 in Chinese | North vs South China: Totally Different Lives?! | HSK 3
Learn 越来越 in Chinese + North vs South China Lifestyle Differences | HSK3
In today’s HSK3 episode, we’ll teach you how to use 越来越 (yuè lái yuè) to talk about gradual changes in Mandarin. This very common structure is perfect for describing trends, emotions, habits, and changes in society or daily life.
You’ll learn how to form sentences like “Life is g
#8 着 (zhe) for Adverbial Complements | Watching Movies with Pets | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
Learn 着 (zhe) as an Adverbial Complement + Pet-Friendly Cinemas in China | HSK3
In this HSK3 episode, we’ll teach you how to use 着 (zhe) to form adverbial complements in Mandarin. This structure helps you describe how an action happens by adding context or an ongoing state. For example, “working while listening to music” or “studying while drinking co
#7 Learn 又…又…| Why Food Delivery are CHEAP and FAST in China | HSK 3
Master 又…又… Sentences + China’s Food Delivery & Online Shopping Wars | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we dive into the super versatile structure 又…又… (yòu… yòu…), which is used to describe two qualities at the same time, such as “both big and clean” or “both cheap and tasty.” We’ll also introduce a variation, 又…又不… to express contradictions — a must-kn
#6 着 (zhe) for Location & Existence | Things you MUST know before travelling to CHINA| HSK 3
In today’s episode, we focus on a very practical grammar structure: 地方 + Verb + 着 + Object. This pattern is used to describe the state or position of things in a place, and it’s essential for everyday Chinese. You’ll learn how to say natural sentences like “There’s a book on the table” or “There aren’t any fruits in the fridge,” just like native speaker
#5 还是 vs. 或者 | Live-Stream Shopping & China’s Influencer Economy | HSK 3
Master 还是 vs. 或者 in Chinese + Live-Stream Shopping | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we break down one of the most confusing pairs in Mandarin: 还是 (háishi) and 或者 (huòzhě). Both translate as “or” in English, but they’re used in very different situations. You’ll learn when to use 还是 in questions where someone must choose, and when to use 或者 in statements whe
#4 会 for Possibility in Chinese | The Most Random Jobs in China | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
In today’s episode, we explore a new and very useful meaning of 会 (huì). You may already know 会 as “to know how to” (ability) or “will” (future), but here you’ll learn how 会 is used to express possibility — what will probably happen in a given situation.
You’ll see clear, real-life examples such as:“If you don’t eat breakfast, you’ll probably feel hungr
#3 Rhetorical Questions with 能…吗？ | Viral Food Trends on Douyin | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
Learn Rhetorical Questions in Chinese + Viral Food on Douyin | HSK3 Podcast
Do you know how to use rhetorical questions in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn how the structure 能不…吗？ works and why it makes your Mandarin sound more natural, expressive, and emphatic. These aren’t real questions — they’re a way to say “Come on, it’s obvious!” You’ll b
#2 一…也/都…不/没 & 一点儿也不 | The Boom of Bike-Sharing in China | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
In today’s episode, you’ll master how to use 一…也/都…不/没 and 一点儿也不 to express emphatic negatives like “not even one” or “not at all” in Chinese. You’ll learn to construct real-life sentences such as “I didn’t bring even one yuan” or “I’m not tired at all,” and discover how these structures can make your Mandarin sound more natural and impactful.
We also d
#1 Verb + 好 & 还没 + Verb + 好 | Secrets of Chinese Ink Wash Painting | Learn Chinese Online | HSK 3
Master verb + 好 & 还没 + 好 in Chinese + Discover Ink Wash Painting | HSK3
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use verb + 好 and 还没 + 好 to express when something is completed — or when it isn’t finished yet. These structures are perfect for daily situations like “I’ve finished packing” or “I haven’t booked the hotel yet,” and they help make your Chine
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