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Jun 2025
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Newbie | Where Are You Going In China?

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OK, so you can express that you're going to China, in Chinese. That's great! But if you're telling any Chinese person this, their immediate next question is always going to be: where in China?. With this lesson, learn how to face that question and stay just one step ahead. (OK, so it's only two steps total, but you're getting somewhere!) Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1727

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