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ZH · conversation

超市里的价格

Prices at the Supermarket

Two friends compare grocery prices at a supermarket and discuss which items offer better value.

economy · beginner
ZH · conversation

聊工资

Talking About Salaries

Two colleagues casually discuss their monthly wages and how they manage their expenses.

economy · beginner
ZH · conversation

开银行账户

Opening a Bank Account

A customer visits a bank to open a savings account and asks the clerk about the process.

economy · beginner
ZH · conversation

交水电费

Paying Utility Bills

Two neighbors talk about paying their monthly water and electricity bills and ways to reduce costs.

economy · beginner
ZH · conversation

在集市讨价还价

Bargaining at a Market

A shopper haggles with a market vendor over the price of fresh produce.

economy · beginner
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讨论房租

Discussing Rent Costs

Two young workers talk about the high cost of rent in the city and how to manage housing expenses.

economy · beginner
ZH · conversation

菜市场买菜

Buying Vegetables at a Market Stall

A housewife buys vegetables at a morning market and asks about seasonal prices.

economy · beginner
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存钱的好方法

Tips for Saving Money

A parent shares practical money-saving habits with their adult child who has just started working.

economy · beginner
ZH · conversation

看购物小票

Reading a Shopping Receipt

A customer checks their supermarket receipt with a friend and learns to understand each line item.

economy · beginner
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创业的第一步

First Steps in Starting a Business

Two friends discuss the practical and financial steps involved in launching a small business.

economy · intermediate
ZH · conversation

股票市场入门

Introduction to the Stock Market

A student asks an experienced colleague to explain how the stock market works at a basic level.

economy · intermediate
ZH · conversation

进出口贸易

Import and Export Trade

Two business partners discuss the basics of cross-border trade, including tariffs and logistics.

economy · intermediate
ZH · conversation

通货膨胀与购买力

Inflation and Purchasing Power

Two colleagues discuss how inflation affects daily purchasing power and what ordinary people can do about it.

economy · intermediate
ZH · conversation

供应链的重要性

The Importance of Supply Chains

Two factory managers discuss how supply chain disruptions affect production costs and delivery times.

economy · intermediate
ZH · conversation

电子商务与网络销售

E-commerce and Online Selling

A small business owner and a consultant discuss how to set up and grow an online sales channel.

economy · intermediate
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农业经济与粮食安全

Agricultural Economy and Food Security

A rural cooperative member and an agricultural officer discuss how modern farming affects local food security and income.

economy · intermediate
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城乡收入差距

Urban-Rural Income Gap

Two university students from different backgrounds compare urban and rural economic opportunities in China.

economy · intermediate
ZH · conversation

数字货币的兴起

The Rise of Digital Currency

Two financial analysts debate the implications of central bank digital currencies for monetary systems and financial inclusion.

economy · advanced
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宏观经济政策的取舍

Trade-offs in Macroeconomic Policy

Two economists discuss the tension between controlling inflation and maintaining economic growth in policy decisions.

economy · advanced
ZH · conversation

外汇汇率与国际竞争力

Foreign Exchange Rates and International Competitiveness

Two trade policy experts analyze how currency valuation affects a country's export competitiveness and trade balance.

economy · advanced
ZH · conversation

绿色经济与可持续发展

Green Economy and Sustainable Development

Two policy researchers examine the economic costs and opportunities of transitioning to a green, low-carbon economy.

economy · advanced
ZH · conversation

经济不平等的结构性根源

Structural Roots of Economic Inequality

Two social economists debate the deep structural causes of wealth inequality and potential policy remedies.

economy · advanced
ZH · conversation

国际贸易协定的博弈

Negotiations in International Trade Agreements

Two trade negotiators discuss the complex interests and trade-offs involved in multilateral trade agreement talks.

economy · advanced
ZH · conversation

货币政策与中央银行的独立性

Monetary Policy and Central Bank Independence

Two finance professors analyze why central bank independence matters and how it affects inflation control and economic credibility.

economy · advanced