Although people are becoming more cautious about spending money, they are increasingly willing to travel. However, this is not only because traveling enables people to see new and interesting things. More importantly, the costs of transportation and accommodation are getting lower and lower. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…

Although TikTok hasn't gone public, it still releases financial data irregularly. Due to the economic downturn, TikTok, which was once valued at over hundreds of billions of US dollars, saw a sharp decline in its valuation. Many people thus sighed that it's the times that create heroes. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey…

Gao Jin offered his congratulations to Li Yang and mentioned that he had learned that Li Yang was about to work in the Middle East. He also pointed out that Li Yang had always yearned to do so. Li Yang said that he hadn't thought he would actually be able to work in the Middle East. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey wit…

Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that her younger brother had finally confirmed his job. In the end, he solved the employment problem by relying on the connections of the elders in the family. Zhang Ying said that Lin Meng shouldn't put it that way as her brother would feel bad if he heard that. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journe…

Gao Yue told Zhang Li that she hadn't expected Zhang Ying and Wang Jun to become a couple. Zhang Li agreed and wondered how they could get together after they stopped playing matches since they hardly talked when they played matches for many years. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…

Wang Jun told Zhang Jun that the AI painting large model had greatly increased the speed at which he produced design drawings. So, he had specifically opened a membership for it. Zhang Jun asked which large model Wang Jun used. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Ch…

Gao Jin told Li Yang that the company intended to hold an activity to help colleagues get to know each other better and asked for suggestions on what activity to organize. Li Yang proposed holding a badminton competition as all colleagues could play badminton. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a dai…

In order to present a good image online, many people will "pre-make Moments (of WeChat)". "Pre-made Moments" means that people take a lot of pictures during one trip and then post these pictures at different times to pretend that they have been out having fun for a long time. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayo…

Finding a marriage partner through blind dates with strangers is a unique culture in China. In China's blind date market, people focus on comprehensive conditions. Many netizens say that they are reluctant to go on blind dates because it makes them feel disrespected. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receiv…

Gao Yue suggested going to play badminton at the stadium near the company tomorrow evening. Zhang Li agreed but thought that there might not be available courts at the stadium. She proposed going to the one near her home instead. Gao Yue was okay with that. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily …

Lin Meng told Zhang Ying that she went to see Mayday's concert in Shanghai and it was amazing. Zhang Ying expressed her envy as she couldn't make it due to lack of time. They mentioned how Mayday faced accusations without direct refutation and remained reliable in the entertainment industry. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning jo…

Lin Meng shared with Zhang Ying a unique insurance for tax reduction and as a health insurance with financial value. It can lower personal income tax according to the rate. There's reimbursement for specific diseases. If no claims happen, one can get back money. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a d…

It is reported that there are already 6.03 million manufacturing enterprises in China. However, only 268,300 of them are in the Northeast region. The Northeast is an old industrial area in China and was extremely glorious in the past. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…

Gao Jin indicates because the distance between his home and his sister's company is quite far, his sister is obliged to rent a house in the vicinity of the company. Li Yang exclaims the houses near her company are extremely expensive! He speculates her rent must amount to half of her monthly salary. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese lea…

The number of young people determined to attend university seems to be decreasing. It's not because they think learning is unimportant. Instead, they care more about employment prospects and their dreams than experiencing university life. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in …

Lin Meng reveals her French friend has managed to acquire a Chinese ID card after having resided in China for twenty years. Zhang Ying comments that while many Chinese people have the inclination to immigrate to other countries, the process of immigrating to China is the most challenging of all. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learnin…

Gao Yue remarks that the number of people riding electric bicycles is on the rise. Zhang Li concurs. Gao Yue further elaborates that although she herself does not ride an electric bicycle, it has nonetheless had an impact on her life. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mand…

Lin Huiyin has constantly been regarded with disdain by certain individuals on account of her emotional affairs. Zhang Ying laments that it is truly a pity for women. They think Lin Huiyin is a woman worthy of profound respect. She not only partook in numerous significant architectural design projects and the design of the Chinese national emblem, …

In recent years, many young people would rather deliver food than work in factories. In fact, China has long noticed this phenomenon and realized that the government should do something to solve this problem. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your lev…

Due to the excessive work pressure in big cities, many highly educated young people are considering resigning and going back to work in their hometowns. However, judging from the data, there are not many good job positions in second- and third-tier cities, let alone fourth- and fifth-tier cities. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learni…

Gao Jin says his sister's personality is becoming more and more like their mother's. Li Yang wonders if she starts to manage him. Gao Jin says yes, as she now cares about when he comes home at night. Gao Jin thinks it might be because she has lived with their mother for two years. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with …

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…