Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 3 (Season 1)

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ HSK3 Final Review | Master Key Grammar Before HSK4 You made it to the last episode of our HSK3 series! In this episode, we review the most important HSK3 grammar points to help you prepare for HSK4. We’ll cover practical examples with: 把 (bǎ) 又 & 再 刚 & 刚才 除了…以外… Verb / Adj + 得 就 &...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ 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, limitations, and requirements in real-life...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ 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 (ràng) — essential for talking about things...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ 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) — three essential structures to t...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ 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 “to make someone do something” or “to caus...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ 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 long as… then…”. It’s used everywhere in rea...

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 to express multiple ideas with one simp...

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… to talk about: • future plans • daily...

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 degree in natural Mandarin. This pattern h...

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、累累的、甜甜的), a simple but essential patt...

️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 of the most useful grammar patter...

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 step by step so you can understand it clea...

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 the way people speak. Today you’ll lear...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ 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 used when something happens earlier, faster...

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, and a natural dialogue, you’ll learn how to...

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 situations clearly and confidently. For e...

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 talking about work, study, emotions, habits,...

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 China is full of unique traditions. In...

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 about actions that happened again in the...

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 preferences. You’ll see how Chinese spe...

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 modern Chinese work culture, explainin...

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 getting harder” or “More and more people c...

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 coffee.” You’ll also learn how to build natural...

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-know for natural conversations! In our cul...

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 speakers do. In the cultural segment, we explore...