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Jan 2025
15m 32s

Intermediate | Two Tough Ladies

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You know how to express yourself in Chinese with grace and tact. But when you need some down-and-dirty insults, what are you going to say? Listen to this Mandarin podcast and learn the Chinese you need to let people know that you mean business! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1252

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