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Nov 2023
15m 45s

Upper-intermediate | The Good Husband

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It's not easy to be the rice-winner. The boss is always after you. Even when you get home, the pressure never lets up. In today's podcast, learn to talk in Chinese about the pressures of balancing work, family, and fun. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1050

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