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Sep 2024
18m 55s

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Dongbei

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Northeastern Chinese are known for their hearty appetites and hilarious accents. In today's Mandarin podcast, let's look at a few specialties from China's northeast. Learn how to talk in Mandarin about the cooking and culture of China's Rustbelt. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1185

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