Li Fang and Xiaomei count objects in the classroom using numbers and measure words to help Xiaomei become familiar with quantity expressions.

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李芳: Xiaomei, shall we count the things in the classroom?
小美: Sure! I’ll start with the chairs. One, two, three… ten chairs.
李芳: Very good. Remember to say ‘ten chairs’. How about the tables?
小美: There are five tables.
李芳: Correct. How many blackboards are there?
小美: There is only one blackboard.
李芳: And what about the windows?
小美: There are four windows.
李芳: Excellent, you used measure words like ‘ba’, ‘zhang’, ‘kuai’, and ‘shan’.
小美: I see! Different things need different measure words!

Exploring the humor and social psychology behind using the word ‘dog’ in Chinese internet self-deprecating expressions.

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优子: Teacher Liu, I often see young people online calling themselves ‘single dogs’ and ‘overtime dogs’. Are they insulting themselves? I don’t really understand.
刘娜: It’s not an insult, but a humorous way of laughing at oneself! ‘Single dog’ is used by single people to playfully describe not having a partner. It sounds pitiful yet cute and makes people smile.
优子: So that’s how it is! Then what about ‘overtime dog’? My husband often works very late, and he says that too.
刘娜: ‘Overtime dog’ describes office workers who work very hard and often do overtime. Using ‘dog’ shows how tiring the work is but also adds humor, making it lighter and more fun than directly complaining.
优子: This way of expressing things is really interesting! Why do Chinese people like this kind of self-deprecating way of speaking?
刘娜: Self-deprecation is a smart way to express yourself. When facing pressure and setbacks in life, using humor to dissolve them can improve your mood and also easily win others’ empathy and understanding.
优子: I understand! It’s like wrapping bitter medicine in a sugar coating so people can accept it more easily.
刘娜: Your metaphor is very accurate! This self-deprecating culture shows young Chinese people’s optimistic attitude in the face of difficulties. If you learn these expressions, you’ll be able to fit into modern Chinese internet culture better.

College students livestreaming in dormitories has sparked debates about privacy and shared living spaces.

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优子: Teacher Liu, I saw that some university students in China like livestreaming in their dorms. Is that allowed?
刘娜: Actually, livestreaming in the dorm is convenient, but it may affect roommates. For example, some people may want to rest or study.
优子: Yes, if someone livestreamed all the time, I would feel uncomfortable. Other people might be filmed, right?
刘娜: Right, that brings privacy issues. A dorm is a shared living space, not one person's stage.
优子: Then what do schools do? Do they have rules?
刘娜: Many schools are now making new rules, such as specifying the time and place for livestreaming. That way everyone can live comfortably.
优子: I think that's good. Everyone needs space and freedom, but also needs to consider others.
刘娜: Exactly. Mutual respect makes university life better.