Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 4 (Season 1)
This podcast helps learners practice Chinese through dialogues, covering grammatical and cultural aspects of Mandarin Chinese. It is designed for HSK 4 level students. The episodes are produced by Hanyu Chinese School, an online language academy.
Episodes
#12 本来 | Are Stereotypes About China Actually True? | HSK 4
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Learn 本来 in Chinese + Are Stereotypes About China Really True? | HSK4
How do you say “originally,” “at first,” or “I was originally going to…” in Chinese?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 本来 (běnlái), a very useful word for talking about original
#11 挺…的 | China’s Concert Ticket-Grabbing Culture | HSK 4
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Learn 挺……的 in Chinese + China’s Concert Ticket Wars | HSK4
How do you say “quite,” “pretty,” or “rather” in natural spoken Chinese?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 挺……的 (tǐng……de), one of the most common structures in everyday Mandarin for giving
#10 而 | Chinese Livestream Shopping Sells Literally ANYTHING! | HSK 4
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Learn 而 in Chinese + How China Sells Almost Anything Online | HSK4
How do you use 而 (ér) to compare ideas, show contrast, and make your Chinese sentences more natural?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 而, an important connector that helps you expre
#9 却 | Why Chinese People Think Taiwanese Sound Cute | HSK 4
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Learn 却 in Chinese + Why Taiwanese Mandarin Sounds Cute | HSK4
How do you express “but,” “yet,” or an unexpected contrast in Chinese?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 却 (què), a powerful grammar structure that helps you express contrast, surprise,
#8 尽管 | Things Chinese People Find Weird About the West | HSK 4
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Learn 尽管 in Chinese + Things Chinese People Find Different About Western Culture | HSK4
How do you say “although” or “even though” in Chinese?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 尽管 (jǐnguǎn), an important grammar structure for expressing contrast, c
#7 差不多 vs 几乎 | Fashion in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu & Guangdong | HSK 4
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差不多 vs 几乎 in Chinese + Fashion Trends Across China | HSK4
How do you say “more or less,” “approximately,” “almost,” or “nearly” in Chinese?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn the difference between 差不多 (chàbuduō) and 几乎 (jīhū), two very common words that Chine
#6 正好 | Chinese Reduplicated Words & Sājiāo in Chinese Culture | HSK 4
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Learn 正好 in Chinese + Reduplicated Words & 撒娇 Culture | HSK4
How do you say “just right,” “happen to,” or “at exactly the right time” in Chinese?
In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 正好 (zhènghǎo), a very useful word for describing perfect timing,
#5（在）…上 |Quit Your Job and Move Back Home? China's New Trend | HSK4
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How to Say “In Terms of…” in Chinese + Adults Moving Back Home | HSK4
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use （在）……上, a versatile HSK4 structure to talk about different aspects of life, work, family, health, and future plans. We also explore a modern social t
#4 即使…也… | Strange Services in China | HSK 4
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How to Say “Even If…” in Chinese + Surprising Services in Modern Cities | HSK4
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 即使……也……, a key HSK4 structure for expressing contrast, persistence, and unexpected results. You’ll also explore unusual services in modern C
#3 刚才 vs 刚 | Shared Boyfriend/Girlfriend Apps in China | HSK 4
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Just Now vs Just Did Something in Chinese + Shared Relationship Apps | HSK4
In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between 刚才 (gāngcái) and 刚 (gāng), two common words that often confuse learners. You’ll also explore a modern trend in China: shared boyfri
#2 Master 从来 / 从来不 | China vs Europe Vacation Culture | HSK 4
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Master 从来 / 从来不 / 从来没 in Chinese | Work Culture in China & Taiwan
In this episode, we learn the Chinese grammar 从来 / 从来不 / 从来没, used to describe actions or attitudes that “have never happened” or “never happen.”
We also explore cultural differences in work
#1 不仅…而且… | Love, Romance & Marriage Culture in China | HSK 4
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Love, Romance & Marriage in China | Learn 不仅……而且…… | HSK4 #1
Welcome to the first episode of our HSK4 series! In this episode, we’ll cover the useful grammar structure 不仅……也/还/而且…… (not only… but also…). This pattern helps you express richer ideas and conn
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