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Jan 2025
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Intermediate | Chinese Idol 2

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The competition is heating up as the judges decide to throw musical instruments into the talent show mix. Learn the Chinese words for playing various instruments, and be sure you know what "PK" means. (And you thought all Chinese words were written in characters?) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1270

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