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Feb 2025
15m 24s

Upper-intermediate | A Special Fondness ...

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The couple in this Chinese lesson are shopping for jewelry, with an unusual disregard for price. Learn how to discuss some of the specific Chinese vocabulary relating to these expensive accessories, and even find out where China's "bargain jewelry" is. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1482

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