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May 2022
18m 16s

Pre-intermediate | Your First Mooncake

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It's called a mooncake, and it's about the size and shape of a hockey puck. If you're in China during the autumn, you just may have the opportunity to partake in this quintessentially Chinese ritual. Learn not only the key vocabulary, but also some of the cultural features as well, such as what makes Taiwan's Mid-Autumn Moon Festival special. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1504

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