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Jan 2023
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Newbie | For You, And You, And You

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On your next trip back to your home country, don’t forget to pick up some nice “western” treats for all your little friends in the neighborhood to try. And leave it to ChinesePod to think up a lesson to teach you how to be the benevolent benefactor that you will come to be known as around the ‘hood when you start handing out treats. Listen to this podcast to learn how to be a “sugar daddy” in Mandarin Chinese. But remember: buy in bulk...! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0478

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