HSK 3 | Why Are QR Codes Everywhere in China?

Welcome to Mandarin Breeze (汉语微风), a slow and natural Chinese podcast for learners.In this episode, Yue Ning and Yi Chen talk about one of the most surprising parts of modern life in China: QR codes (二维码).Why are QR codes everywhere in China?Why do Chinese people exchange WeChat QR codes instead of phone numbers?Why do many people rarely use cash anymore?And what would happen if QR codes suddenly disappeared?Through relaxed and natural conversations, you'll hear real everyday Chinese while discovering modern life in China.HSK Level: 3Perfect for:• Chinese listening practice• Intermediate learners• Comprehensible input• Learning natural spoken Mandarin• Understanding Chinese culture and daily lifeChapters00:05 为什么中国到处都是二维码？ | Why Are QR Codes Everywhere in China?04:33 为什么中国人见面先加微信？ | Why Do Chinese People Exchange QR Codes Instead of Phone Numbers?07:17 为什么越来越少人用现金？ | Why Are Fewer People Using Cash?12:23 连卖烤红薯的大爷都有二维码 | Even Street Vendors Use QR Codes15:27 手机没电怎么办？ | What Happens When Your Phone Dies?19:24 如果二维码突然消失？ | What If QR Codes Suddenly Disappeared?23:02 今日中文 | Key Chinese Vocabulary24:02 本期问题 | Question for You24:20 下期预告：真的每天喝热水吗？ | Next Episode Preview25:00 拜拜 | GoodbyeFollow Mandarin Breeze for more slow Chinese conversations and real-life stories from China.