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Nov 2024
15m 47s

Intermediate | Drinking Game

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Baijiu, the Chinese liquor, tastes so bad that you need something to take your mind off the foul burning that is coating your mouth and throat. Why not play some drinking games? In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn all about how to win face and make friends over a few rounds of watery beer. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1208

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