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We hope you’ve had a good Valentine’s Day! 

Learn the story of “Lucky with Love”:

It’s springtime in China. The trees and grass are turning from brown to emerald; hibernating animals are waking up in order to enjoy the sunshine; and flowers are blossoming all around. All these things help to wash away the winter depression and encourage people to consider an outdoor picnic.

It’s the weekend. Linda and her friend 王伟 (Wáng Wěi) are going on a picnic. On their way, they stop to admire the 桃花 (táohuā, peach blossoms). Let’s take a look at their conversation about the flowers.

                  Kàn! Táohuā kāi le. Wang Wei：看！    桃花   开  了。

                  Look! The peach blossoms are in full bloom.

                  Zhēn piàoliang.       Linda：真        漂亮。

                 They really are beautiful.

                 Wǒ xīwàng wǒ jīnnián zǒu táohuāyùn. Wang Wei：我   希望   我   今年    走     桃花运。

                  I hope I’ll be lucky with love.

                  Hēhe, búyào shì làn táohuā a.       Linda：呵呵， 不要   是  烂   桃花   啊。

                  Haha. You should wish that you don’t get bad luck.

Why does 王伟 (Wángwěi) use “桃花运 (táohuāyùn)” to say "lucky with love?" To understand, you must read the following story...

The Taste of Dinner (晚饭的味道) – Learn Chinese through Stories (HSK1–HSK2)

Welcome to “Learn Chinese Through Stories”! 🍲✨ Today’s episode is “The Taste of Dinner (晚饭的味道)”, a heartwarming story about family, love, and gratitude — perfect for HSK1–HSK2 learners. Xiaoming comes home after school on a cold winter night. His mom is away for work, so his dad decides to cook dinner — even though he’s not very good at it. The rice is a little hard, the vegetables a bit overcooked, but the smell fills the house with warmth. As they eat together, Xiaoming says: “Dad, this meal tastes like home.” Through this simple yet touching story, you’ll learn everyday Mandarin vocabulary about food, family, and emotions, while feeling the warmth of love in small moments. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • Listen to slow, clear Mandarin narration • Learn HSK1–HSK2 vocabulary about food and family • Practice describing tastes and emotions in Chinese • Understand the cultural meaning of home and love in Chinese ✨ Vocabulary in this episode: 晚饭 (dinner) | 味道 (taste) | 爸爸 (dad) | 做饭 (to cook) | 家 (home) | 香 (fragrant) | 米饭 (rice) | 菜 (dish) | 快乐 (happy) | 爱 (love) 💡 Story message: The most delicious food in the world isn’t from a restaurant — it’s from the people who love you. ❤️ Stay until the end for vocabulary review and reflection practice!

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Going be writing about my experience of living in #China from 1996!!!