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Dec 2024
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Upper-intermediate | Preparing New Year'...

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Making dinner to welcome in the Chinese New Year is no easy feat. The chef needs to prepare at least a dozen dishes, many of which have special significance. In this lesson, a mother and her daughter discuss their Chinese New Year feast and all the essential dishes. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2367

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