Although more and more people are applying for the civil servants, many civil servants choose to quit their jobs because their daily work is too tiring and boring. Moreover, the work of civil servants is not as easy as people think. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandar…

The suicide of the teenager Liu Xuezhou has made people feel what it means to be devastated. In the face of his tragic life experience, no one can say "he was too fragile". 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 t…

Gao Yue's company will give her a bonus next week. She plans to use the money to buy a new air conditioner for her family. Her brother Gao Jin said that if Gao Yue's bonus is not enough, he has money. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full t…

Li Yang won the first place in this badminton competition. Gao Jin told Li Yang that the first place winner would receive a prize of 8,000 yuan this time. Li Yang says that when he gets the prize money, he will treat Gao Jin to dinner. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Man…

While many tech companies are laying off employees, tech companies are still the most sought-after companies in the job market. Jun Wang and Jun Zhang are discussing this phenomenon. 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, da…

The Hurun Research Institute has released the 2024 Hurun Global Rich List. 52-year-old Elon Musk has re-emerged as the richest man in the world with assets of 1.67 trillion yuan. And 70-year-old Zhong Shanshan once again became China's richest man with assets of about 450 billion yuan. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey …

Many people feel that the bride price is the result of some families wanting to "sell" their daughters and placing greater emphasis on sons. Recently, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) said that "only when a son is born can land be shared" is the root cause of the bride price proble…

Lin Meng plans to sell her TV, washing machine, and air conditioner. Lin Meng's decision surprises Zhang Jun. In response, Lin Meng explains... 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, on…

Gao Jin will participate in the final of the badminton tournament tonight. His sister, Gao Yue, invites Zhang Li to go with her to watch Gao Jin play. Zhang Li says she wants to go and asks Gao Yue what place Gao came in last year. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandari…

Lin Meng's mom is in a senior citizen skit. She's lamenting to Zhang Ying that her mom's senior life is so rich. And Zhang Ying is curious about Lin Meng's mom being in a skit, so she asks Lin Meng some questions. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your …

The success of Meituan has made Chinese around the world try to start their own business in the takeaway field. In Singapore, where work is fast-paced, Chinatown Takeout, which focuses on Chinese takeout, has reportedly turned a profit. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Ma…

Li Yang wonders why Gao Jin doesn't go to work at his sister's company. Gao Jin explains that he doesn't go because he thinks the relationships in his sister's company are too complicated. To this, Li Yang says... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your …

Thirty-eight workers on the warehouse assembly line of Vipshop, China's leading e-commerce platform, reportedly went to college. And their purpose of going to college is very different from that of ordinary high school students. Their purpose is more specific than high school students who have no social experience. Join other motivated learners on …

Zhang Li's family encountered problems in selling their old house. Gao Yue suggests Zhang Li to ask Li Yang because Li Yang's family sold their old house last year. 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 y…

Gao Yue tells Lin Meng that she saw a Chinese wedding this morning. She exclaims that the Chinese wedding was so spectacular. Lin Meng says she saw a Chinese wedding last week too. She also thought the Chinese wedding was beautiful. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandar…

The conversation discusses the misperception that a high education alone can guarantee a good job, pointing out that while education is important, it's not a direct solution to employment. Parents in China and East Asia often overly emphasize academic performance, narrowing their view of education's role in shaping a person's future. Join other mot…

The relationship between husband and wife may be the most complex relationship in the world. Both people want to be a self-willed person in front of each other, but they also need to constantly consider how to maintain each other's face. In addition, for most couples, how to divide household chores is also a difficult problem. Join other motivated …

Gao Jin is at Li Yang's house. He smells a very special odor at the door of Li Yang's room, so he asks Li Yang if he sprayed perfume. 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 di…

Zhang Ying and Lin Meng discuss their recent work changes amidst a challenging job market. Both have adapted their work attitudes, valuing their jobs more and embracing teamwork, which has significantly improved their professional development. They acknowledge that the tough environment has unexpectedly spurred their growth. Join other motivated le…

The emergence of WeChat has led to the decline of many industries, including the business card industry. 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…

Zhang Li heard that Gao Jin was in hospital. Gao Yue told Zhang Li, Gao Jin drove into the wall yesterday. 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…

Zhang Jun was in a car accident yesterday, but his injuries are not severe. The perpetrator fled the scene, so Zhang Jun had to pay for his own medical expenses. Fortunately, Zhang Jun had previously purchased accident insurance, which he can use to reimburse some of his expenses. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with …

Gao Jin's face is injured, initially claiming he hit the door at the cinema, but later admitting to being hit by a car. Gao Yue questions his story and asks if he went to the hospital, but Gao Jin says he's fine. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your i…

Although there are many self-made successful people in China, some well-known entrepreneurs are believed to have achieved success with the help of their father-in-law, such as Wang Shi, the founder of Vanke, and Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Huawei. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese r…

The conversation mainly focuses on the difficulties of balancing family and career, especially for dual-income families. The husband expresses his wife's hard work and sacrifice, admitting that he also feels exhausted. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in …

The epidemic has made everyone understand that investing in health is the most useful investment. If people are not healthy, it is difficult for them to live a good life, let alone enjoy life. 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 C…

In this dialogue, Gao Yue informs Zhang Li of the upcoming changes in the company's senior management. Five senior managers are leaving, and the founder has recruited four new senior managers. 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 C…

The conversation discussed plans to watch movies during the Spring Festival holiday. Zhang Ying plans to watch "Pegasus" directed by Han Han, her favorite novelist. Although Lin Meng doesn't like Han Han's novels, she still plans to watch "Pegasus". This is because she likes movies with sports content. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese …

Gao Jin exclaims that his mom now has a specialized car to take her to and from work. Li Yang is surprised to hear this because Gao Jin said his mom only takes 20 minutes to walk to work every day. In response, Gao Jin explains... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin…

The article discusses the challenges and pressure of working in Singapore, a leading Asian financial and economic hub. Despite high salaries, Singapore's competitive job market and high living costs can be stressful. Balancing work and life in this environment is a complex. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot.…

The company is announcing layoffs, and the three colleagues are worried about being laid off. They are discussing the compensation, benefits, and the cost of layoffs. 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…

In big cities, many young people rent apartments and still express their preferences in limited spaces. Some use decorations, while others create furniture. They feel stressed in the city, and designing their rooms gives them an emotional outlet. Despite frequent moves, they are willing to spend money on their spaces. Join other motivated learners …

In the conversation, Li Yang informed Gao Jin that air conditioners come in different colors, surprising Gao Jin who thought they were only white. Gao Jin then expressed interest in choosing a colored air conditioner for his next purchase. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in…

According to reports, social platform Discord announced that it would lay off employees. The proportion of layoffs is nearly 20%. And Discord just laid off about 4% of its employees last year. 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 C…

Gao Yue runs into Li Yang and Li Yang's sister at the botanical garden. Gao Yue exclaims that Li Yang's sister knows all the plants here. In response, Li Yang says... 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…

Zhang Ying quit her job due to excessive work stress. Wang Jun, who still works, expresses envy and asks about Zhang Ying's future plans. 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-clic…

Gao Yue felt that Zhang Li didn't look in a good mood. Zhang Li explains that it's because... 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…

In order to save money, some young people nowadays choose to make winter duvets from down jackets that are to be eliminated. In recent years, this kind of practical remodeling of old things has become more and more common in China. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandari…

Wang Jun, a colleague of Lin Meng and Zhang Jun was finally promoted. Although Wang Jun was very good at his job, he hadn't been promoted because he disliked the way his former leader worked. Now, Wang Jun's previous leader has left the group. Wang Jun has been promoted as a result. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey wit…

Wang Jun got divorced. Lin Meng and Zhang Ying were discussing the matter. 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 …

The average length of time that US users use Temu already exceeds that of Amazon and AliExpress. According to statistics, the average user spends more than 20 minutes a day on Temu, while the average time people spend on Amazon and AliExpress is 10 minutes and 11 minutes respectively. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey w…

Gao Jin heard that there are a lot fewer people applying for the journalism program this year. Li Yang thinks this is normal, after all, although the journalism major is good to learn, it is not good to find a job. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your…

China's new Measures for the Administration of Online Games could deal a fatal blow to NetEase. And NetEase's announcement that it's about to re-team with Blizzard has given people renewed confidence in it. Gao Yue and Zhang Li are talking about all this. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Ch…

Many chip industry practitioners have felt the ups and downs of the industry over the past few years. A few years ago, the chip field was considered one of the most promising directions for job hunting. And after the rapid changes in the market, many practitioners have been forced to leave the field, and even see no prospects for related profession…

Although higher-profile celebrities generally earn a decent amount of money, many of them still try their hand at business in order to make more money. But doing business is not as easy as they think. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in your inbox. Full t…

Wang Jun tells Zhang Jun that the Internet bar downstairs from their company is closed. When Zhang Jun hears this news, he thinks that the owner of the bar has gone back to his hometown, but Wang Jun tells Zhang Jun... Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in …

Gao Jin told Li Yang that he had a fight with Wang Jun in the morning. Li Yang asks if something happened. 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…

In China, the short drama industry is exploding. In this regard, movie screenwriter Liang Geng lamented that he was indifferent to short drama-related projects last year, while this year he had to enter the industry. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese in yo…

An Indian video made by a Chinese student studying in India has become a big hit on video sites. His video has greatly satisfied the curiosity of netizens about India. 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 tes…