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Learn Chinese with Beginner Stories

Learn Mandarin Chinese with fun and engaging stories. Practice your listening with a weekly story, entirely in Chinese. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced covering all levels of the HSK.Get daily stories tailored to your level on maayot.com

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Latest episode

Oct 17, 2026

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Episodes

Advanced | 【热搜】本科生将学历改为高中后收到几十个面试邀请 | [Hot Search] Undergraduate receives dozens of interview invitations after changing his degree to high school | Mandarin Chinese Story 14.10.2023

"Undergraduate student receives dozens of interview invitations after changing his education to high school" has been on Baidu Hot Search. This incident has shocked many people who hope to change their destiny by taking the college entrance exam. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full text...

Intermediate | 【对话】我当然要来参加你的婚礼啦!| [Conversation] Of course I'm coming to your wedding! | Mandarin Chinese Story 14.10.2023

Wang Jun is attending Zhang Nan's wedding. Wang Jun gave Zhang Nan a big red envelope. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at contact[at]maayot.com

Beginner | 我觉得在让自己感到轻松的地方约会更快乐 | I feel happier dating somewhere that makes me feel relaxed | Mandarin Chinese Story 14.10.2023

Gaojin will go on a date with Zhang Li next week. He is discussing with Li Yang where he should pick for the date. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us...

Intermediate | 结婚的意义 | The Meaning of Marriage | Mandarin Chinese Story 07.10.2023

While a large number of modern people believe that the point of marriage is to make them happier, in ancient times, many marriages were the product of resource replacement. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, n...

Advanced | 《埃隆 · 马斯克传》备受关注| Elon Musk's biography is getting a lot of attention | Mandarin Chinese Story 07.10.2023

Musk is a spiritual leader for many people. Therefore, when Elon - Musk Biography (Elon Musk) was released, many people purchased the book. People got a richer understanding of Musk's life story and work pattern through this book. 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, dail...

Beginner | 去公园看海鸥可能更适合约会 | Going to the park to see the seagulls might be better for a date | Mandarin Chinese Story 07.10.2023

Gao Jin wanted to surprise his girlfriend. He plans to arrange a date that his girlfriend won't expect. He is asking Li Yang for suggestions. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question o...

Advanced | 继瑞幸咖啡后,茅台又推出了和德芙的联名款 | After Ruixing Coffee, Maotai Launches Co-branding With Dove | Mandarin Chinese Story 30.09.2023

Moutai has recently been dubbed a "scumbag" by netizens. That's because less than a month after Moutai co-branded its "Soy Latte" with Ruixing Coffee, it co-branded its "Wine Heart Chocolate" with Dove. 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 to test your understa...

Intermediate | 【对话】李佳琦的不当言论让一些国货品牌看到了机会 | [Conversation] Li Jiaqi's inappropriate remarks show some domestic brands an opportunity | Mandarin Chinese Story 30.09.2023

Li Jiaqi's inappropriate comments have brought attention to the real old domestic brands. And Wang Jun and Zhang Jun are discussing the recent live broadcast of these old domestic brands selling their goods. 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 to test your und...

Beginner | 我最喜欢在湖边散步了! | My favorite thing to do is walk around the lake! | Mandarin Chinese Story 30.09.2023

Gao Yue said she found a new and very beautiful park last week. That park also had a big lake. Zhang Li was happy to hear that there was a lake because she loved to walk by the lake. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dic...

Advanced | 从热门APP里看韩国文化 | Looking at Korean culture through popular apps | Mandarin Chinese Story 23.09.2023

Young Koreans are known in China for their " exquisite " and " inner curls ". Apps that can quickly refine their looks and "get" a good body are also popular in Korea. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new wo...

Beginner | 我发现我妈把我的韩语书扔了 | I found my mom threw away my Korean book | Mandarin Chinese Story 23.09.2023

Li Yang wants to review his Korean before traveling to Korea, but he finds out that his mom threw away his Korean book. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach out t...

Intermediate | 中国降低了存量房贷的利率 | China lowers interest rates on stock of mortgages | Mandarin Chinese Story 23.09.2023

After lowering the down payment ratio for home purchases and the interest rate for home purchase loans, China has lowered the interest rate for stock mortgages. This makes people who bought houses in the previous years at the double high of house prices and lending rates feel very happy. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in...

Intermediate | 【对话】北京和上海执行“认房不认贷” | [Dialogue] Beijing and Shanghai implement the "Recognize Housing, Not Loans" policy | Mandarin Chinese Story 16.09.2023

Wang Jun and Zhang Nan are discussing the impact of the implementation of "recognizing housing but not loans" in Beijing and Shanghai. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comme...

Beginner | 遇到不会读的单词,你可以打电话问我 | If you come across a word you can't pronounce, you can call me and ask me. | Mandarin Chinese Story 16.09.2023

Li Yang and Gao Jin are going to take a French speaking test next week, but Li Yang hasn't studied for it yet. Therefore, Li Yang is not going to play ball with Gao Jin tonight, and he is going to review his French at home. 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...

Advanced | 《装腔启示录》展示了高级打工人的生活 | "Pretentious Apocalypse" shows the life of a high-class beatnik. | Mandarin Chinese Story 16.09.2023

The recent hit TV series "Pretentious Apocalypse" shows the sophisticated lives of frontline investment bankers and non-prosecuting attorneys. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question...

Intermediate | TIk Tok为中国商家以及找工作的年轻人提供了新的机会 | TIk Tok offers new opportunities for Chinese businessmen and young people who are looking for work | Mandarin Chinese Story 09.09.2023

Although people don't know whether they can make money selling goods on TIk Tok, merchants have already regarded TIk Tok as an important channel to develop overseas markets and spent a lot of money on it. In addition, TIk Tok is considered a shortcut to make quick money for young people who are looking for work. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a...

Advanced | 小红书逆风翻盘 | Little Red Book Turns the Tide Against the Wind | Mandarin Chinese Story 09.09.2023

Three years of the epidemic has not only allowed Little Red Book to increase its user base, but also allowed it to find a good direction for commercialization. The surging live e-commerce business and travel services for urban customers make people believe that Little Red Book can survive even in this year's not-so-great environment. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w...

Beginner | 如果我不去爬山,我妈会不高兴 | My mom will be unhappy if I don't go hiking| Mandarin Chinese Story 09.09.2023

Gao Yue invites Zhang Li to go painting with her on the weekend. Zhang Yue said she said she had to go hiking with her family on the weekend and couldn't go painting. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new wor...

Beginner | 住学校附近的话,你上班就方便多了 | It's easier for you to get to work if you live near the school. | Mandarin Chinese Story 02.09.2023

Zhang Li wants to buy a house. Gao Yue asked Zhang Li if she had chosen a house. Zhang Li said she had chosen one, but... 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach out...

Advanced | 据泰国警方统计,每天有将近两百名华人在泰国被贩卖到缅甸 | According to Thai police statistics, nearly two hundred Chinese are trafficked in Thailand to Myanmar every day | Mandarin Chinese Story 02.09.2023

Targeting gambling fraud groups, Chinese public security will conduct a joint operation with the public security authorities of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. A large number of Chinese have high expectations for this operation. 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...

Intermediate | 【对话】感觉国家这几年真的在认真进行医改 | [Dialogue] I feel that the country is really serious about the medical reform in the past few years. | Mandarin Chinese Story 02.09.2023

Zhang Nan was lamenting with Lin Meng that the amount of embezzlement found in this medical anti-corruption effort far exceeded people's expectations. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a q...

Advanced | 驻扎在泰缅边境的诈骗团伙的员工超过两万人 | Fraud gangs based along Thai-Myanmar border have over 20,000 employees| Mandarin Chinese Story 26.08.2023

Northern Burma has been popping up frequently on major Chinese social media lately. Various videos of northern Myanmar scam gangs tricking people in by any means possible and using violence to teach newcomers a lesson have opened people's eyes to the dark side of the world. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chine...

Intermediate | 有钱人的孤独为人们带来了新的商业机会 | The loneliness of the rich opens up new business opportunities | Mandarin Chinese Story 26.08.2023

The loneliness of the rich has opened up new business opportunities. This includes party events, emotional bonding, and more. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach...

Beginner | 周末有几个亲戚要来我们家住 | We have some relatives coming to live with us for the weekend. | Mandarin Chinese Story 26.08.2023

Zhang Li tells Gao Yue that a few of her relatives are coming to stay at her house for the weekend, so she has to go home early today to tidy up her things. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. G...

Beginner | 我妈说以后再也不让他们来我们家了 | My mom said she won't let them come to our house again in the future | Mandarin Chinese Story 19.08.2023

Gao Jin found that Li Yang was not very happy today. Li Yang told him the reason. 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 to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, etc. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at contact[at]maayot.com

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