Wang Jun says that although the government is addressing the issue of unfinished buildings, research institutions and influencers still remain unoptimistic about Chinese real estate companies. Zhang Jun remarks that this is normal as it is for homebuyers rather than for real estate companies. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning j…

Wang Jun realizes the importance of Yuan Longping's agricultural research in Africa. An African farmer regards Yuan as his teacher. A Nigerian farmer learned planting techniques from a Changsha expert. Zhang Jun hopes both Africa and us get better. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…

Zhang Li says Gao Yue and her brother have different personalities despite growing up in the same environment. Zhang Li thinks it's because they take after different parents. Gao Yue agrees and says her brother doesn't want to be like their mom. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…

Gao Jin says that young people and the elderly consider different things when choosing a travel destination. Li Yang agrees, stating that the elderly like places with a good environment while young people prefer interesting places. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandari…

Many people who find life dull want to be in a relationship. However, in their regular lives, they can hardly meet new people and are afraid to date acquaintances. So, more and more people start to make new friends online and even date netizens. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese read…

After clearly understanding the retirement wages of different occupations, a large number of young people lament that they will definitely not be able to rely on retirement wages to live. At the same time, they also understand that ordinary people cannot expect their children to support them in old age. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese…

Gao Yue comments that Zhang Li's grandma looks very young. Zhang Li agrees and attributes it to her grandma's love for sports and good sleep. Gao Yue then asks what sports a seventy - year - old can do. Zhang Li says her grandma likes running, swimming and skiing sometimes. Gao Yue is surprised that an old person can ski. Join other motivated learn…

Wang Jun wants to change his job and asks Zhang Jun for advice on job - hunting methods. Zhang Jun suggests using recruitment software first as there are more opportunities on it. But he also mentions that Wang Jun should perfect his resume. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading …

Lin Meng and Zhang Ying discuss that married but childless women face difficulties in the job market. Companies worry they might get pregnant soon. If so, companies pay during maternity leave and hire replacements. Therefore many recruiters prefer men or women with kids and mortgages. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w…

China's A - share market is thought to be in a bull market. Shanghai Stock Exchange's trading system once crashed due to high volume. The last major bull market was in 2015 when trading value exceeded trillion for 43 days. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese…

Li Yang laments his sister's weight gain due to overeating, while Gao Jin attributes it to both diet and age-related factors, advising against imposing too much pressure. Li Yang worries about health risks, and Gao Jin highlights stress as a contributor to weight gain. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Rece…

Many high - salaried unemployed people choose to be insurance brokers. But not everyone suits this job. Insurance brokers need to know various insurances well, communicate with different people and endure doubts about themselves and insurance. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese readin…

A girlfriend using a PPT reported her boyfriend, an employee of China Merchants Bank, for repeated infidelity. She wanted him to face consequences like losing his job. The two speakers supported her as the boyfriend's behavior was unacceptable considering his job. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a…

Lin Meng sold movie rights of two novels. She shared this good news with Zhang Ying. She said, thanks to Zhang Ying and website award, she didn't give up writing. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test y…

Zhang Li complains about the difficulty of losing weight, noting she only lost five pounds after three months of swimming. Gao Yue encourages her, suggesting the slow weight loss is due to her diet. Zhang Li acknowledges this and expresses gratitude for the support from Gao Yue and her mother. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning …

In fact, quite a number of corrupt officials had a good work record before they became corrupt. However, as the temptation of power is too great, many businessmen do whatever they can to draw in officials and themselves. This has made many officials accept bribes without their awareness. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journe…

Gao Jin's mother used to shop when bored but realized it's unhealthy. Now, she plans to learn English to travel abroad, though Gao doubts her commitment. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your under…

“Autopilot safety officer” has become a popular position in the job market. Companies such as Turnip Express (a company owned by Baidu), Xiaomi Automobile, and DiDi are all hiring in large numbers. These companies reportedly get an average of 600 resumes a day. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a da…

Singer Zhang Jie was stormed by the internet because he “disclosed” someone else's cell phone number during a concert. Lin Meng and Zhang Ying are discussing the incident. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz …

Zhang Jun was trapped in an elevator yesterday, but maintenance arrived promptly. It was the elevator that he felt strange last week. Wang Jun was surprised that even Zhang Jun knew the elevator had something wrong, he still took it. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Manda…

Both Zhang Li and Gao Yue prefer online shopping. They both agree Online shopping's rise leads to less street shopping. For this, Zhang Li's mom decides to sell her commercial properties. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chin…

The country's first inter-provincial scheduled low-altitude passenger transportation route from Shanghai Pudong Airport to the Kunshan Terminal in Jiangsu Province has reportedly been officially opened. It has shortened what was previously a more than two-hour drive to a 25-minute flight. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journ…

Gao Jin tells Li Yang that he now has two opportunities to work in Beijing. Li Yang knows that Gao Jin has always wanted to work in Beijing, so he is happy for him. However, Gao Jin says that working in Beijing will give him new worries. And his new worries are... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a…

Pan Zhanle is the men's 100-meter freestyle champion at this year's Paris Olympics. He is also the world record holder in the 100-meter freestyle. And he outdid himself and broke his own record at the Paris Olympics. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for …

The conversation discusses the closure of many high-end restaurants due to reduced expense allowances for senior employees. They compare it to previous situations and agree that adapting business strategies is crucial to avoid significant losses. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese rea…

Gao Yue shares that she's been frequently traveling for work due to her company's out-of-town cases. Zhang Li expresses concern about her workload, but Gao Yue sees it as a positive opportunity compared to her peers facing job scarcity. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Ma…

Lin Meng tells Zhang Ying about Li Yang's affair and how a "mistress persuader" was hired to convince the mistress to leave. Zhang Ying inquires about the profession's existence. Lin adds it's niche but well-paid. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for you…

It is widely recognized that Haidilao has excellent service. This even makes people neglect the quality of its dishes. But in fact, the quality of its dishes is very high. And relying on the quality dishes and high level of service, it has successfully opened branches in many overseas countries. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learnin…

Gao Jin did not expect Zhang Li to become a lawyer. Zhang Li explains that she became a lawyer because the personality test she took before she went to college said she was suitable to be a lawyer. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full te…

A lot of factory second-generation people have become internet celebrities. Compared to managing factories, they born in the Internet era are really better at doing online marketing. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, …

Li Yang noticed that Gao Jin's new clothes had become more numerous recently and they were all of good quality. Therefore, he asks Gao Jin's sister Gao Yue if Gao Jin is in love. Gao Yue tells him... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full te…

Zhang Jun and his girlfriend plan to quit their jobs after receiving bonuses to travel the world. They've saved a modest amount but aim for budget-friendly destinations. Wang Jun thinks this plan is good. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Fu…

This conversation discusses the divorce of a Tsinghua graduate who founded a genderless clothing brand from his wife, the CEO of a successful healthcare company. His wife's family had invested heavily in his troubled business, but he was criticized for his lack of responsibility. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with m…

More and more young people no longer hire wedding companies and officiants when organizing their weddings. However, this is not because they are thrifty and frugal, but because they just want to spend their money on things that make them feel happy. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese …

Modern young people are more willing to spend money to travel around than to buy a house. This is because many young people feel that they cannot afford to buy a house even if they work for ten years. They would rather save money to fulfill their dream of seeing the world. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. …

Gao Yue's mom finds out that the new house she bought is of poor quality. She is so sad that she is going to cry. For this reason, Gao Yue plans to stay home with her mom today. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily q…

Lin Meng tells Zhang Ying that her mom never pushed her to get married after the divorce. Zhang Ying thinks that Lin Meng's mom is not only empathetic but also loves Lin Meng. Lin Meng agrees with what Zhang Ying says, so Lin Meng prefers to take care of and be with her mom than get married. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…

Wang Jun asked Zhang Jun where he went for fun during his vacation. Zhang Jun told Wang Jun that he spent a week in an unknown village in Yunnan. He thought that village had beautiful scenery and the houses had their own characteristics. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in M…

Gao Jin says his mom has been very short-tempered this year. Both he and his dad think his mom is going through menopause. Li Yang is concerned and asks Gao Jin if his mom has seen a doctor. Gao Jin replies that she hasn't and explains why. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading i…

In order to reduce the operation cost, many fitness studios are opened in less noticeable places. And people dare to do so because, in China, gyms can get a lot of attracted orders by doing promotions on their apps. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in you…

Li Long, 35, graduated from Tsinghua University many years ago. With his heart set on studying medicine, he took the college entrance exam again this year. Although he only studied for less than two hundred days, Li Long scored 626 points. Netizens were surprised by this score and expressed their admiration for him. Join other motivated learners on…

Gao Yue's mom came to visit her at Gao Yue's house last week. Zhang Li knows that Gao Yue's house doesn't have any kitchenware, so she's curious if Gao Yue's mom criticized Gao Yue for that. Gao Yue tells Zhang Li... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in yo…

Some cafeterias open to the public in Shanghai have introduced “blind boxes for leftovers”. The boxes are cheap, so many people who want to save money like them. Lin Meng and Zhang Ying discuss their views on the “blind leftover box”. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…

Lin Meng tells Zhang Ying that she took a driverless internet car over the weekend. Zhang Ying is surprised by this. She's curious if ordinary people can take it. Lin Meng tells her... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, …

Gao Jin exclaims that primary school students nowadays really like sports. To this, Li Yang feels that primary school students can enjoy sports because they have been exercising a lot since they were kids. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. F…

In order to save money, more and more people are starting to cook their own meals at home, especially those who are worried that they may be unemployed. And fewer people ordering takeaways is directly affecting the revenue of takeaway company Meituan. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chines…

The article discusses the impact of movies depicting Southeast Asian cybercrime syndicates on tourism, particularly in Thailand. In contrast, Indonesia's welcoming stance towards Chinese investment has increased its appeal, leading to more people visiting and even settling there for business opportunities. Join other motivated learners on your Chin…

Gao Yue's mother suggests she should change her habit of going to bed too late. Zhang Li agrees with the advice for health reasons, but Gao Yue finds it difficult to achieve. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz…

Lin Meng expresses interest in attending Thailand's Water-Sprinkling Festival after seeing videos, and plans to go next year with her parents. Zhang Ying shares her positive experience but warns that the intensity of the festival might shock or tire the elderly. Lin Meng assures that her parents are adventurous and would enjoy it. Join other motiva…

Zhang Jun plans to switch to an electrician job, feeling it's more dignified than office work. Wang Jun agrees but can't become a carpenter due to his mother's concern about prestige. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text in Chinese, d…