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Aug 2025
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Elementary | Asking about What to Wear

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So you've gotten the invitation to the big event, and you're eager to make a good impression, but one key question lingers: what should you wear?? In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to ask this key question, as well as some of the most likely (culturally appropriate) answers. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1476

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