[00:00:13] Speaker A: Okay. I was like, oh.
[00:00:18] Speaker B: I'm back, I'm back. Sorry.
[00:00:22] Speaker A: Welcome back.
[00:00:27] Speaker B: Okay, so what are we going to see today?
[00:00:33] Speaker A: Woman. Like woman.
Wow.
Selling a lot of lipsticks. And what about the grammar today?
[00:00:44] Speaker B: Today we're gonna see the difference between and they mean the same, but we use it in. In different contexts.
[00:00:56] Speaker A: Yes.
Or the East. So in English they both means or. Which one should we use?
Good idea. Okay, so the setting of this dialogue, They are planning their weekend.
Mai dongxi.
So in today's dialogue, we learned two very common words that both mean or in English. They are.
And I know for Chinese learners, these two are very confusing.
[00:03:05] Speaker B: So.
[00:03:06] Speaker A: So they're tricky. So let's take a look. First is used in questions. We want the listener to choose one.
And it suggests that you can only pick one option, not both.
[00:03:24] Speaker B: Yes. Let's see. Some example from the dialogue can gain.
Do you want to go to the cinema or go shopping?
You have to choose one.
Then we have.
Do you prefer shopping in malls or shopping online?
You have to choose one.
[00:04:01] Speaker A: Okay, let us see more examples.
Do you want tea or coffee? So we have to choose one, not both.
Shall we go to Beijing or Shanghai this weekend?
We cannot go to these two cities, so we have to choose one of them. The key point is like asking A or B. So you must pick one.
[00:04:40] Speaker B: Good. That's a very good tip.
So now let's dive in into Hua Zh. Like the listing options is used in statements. No question. It doesn't mean you must choose one.
It simply says both options are possible.
Sometimes it can even means maybe both are okay.
[00:05:06] Speaker A: Yes. Let's see some examples from our dialogue.
Sorry, I will move back to other examples.
Saturday or Sunday would work.
So either is fine. Not forcing one choice.
I often buy things on taobao or jingdong.com so sometimes one, sometimes the other. Maybe both.
[00:05:44] Speaker B: Let's see more example.
Afterward, we can go for a walk or go for a drink. Both are possible plans.
Tomorrow you can take the subway or the bus to the office.
Both options are available.
So the key point for Hoja is not asking you to choose. It's just listing possibilities.
[00:06:26] Speaker A: Very clear explanation.
Okay.
Okay. So.
Or in questions you must choose one.
Or in statements listing options. Sometimes both are fine.
Now it's your turn to practice.
What will you say? The sentence in Chinese, do you want to eat noodles or dumplings?
[00:07:09] Speaker B: Remember, it's a question, so you should use not.
Let's.
You can write in the comments the answer and we see it later.
[00:07:22] Speaker A: Have a try.
[00:07:26] Speaker B: Okay.
[00:07:27] Speaker A: Now let's move back to our dialogue to review the and please pay attention.
Are you free this weekend, Vicky?
[00:07:49] Speaker B: Yes, I do. Do you want to go to the cinema or go shopp?
[00:08:01] Speaker A: Both are fine. Saturday or Sunday would work.
[00:08:13] Speaker B: By the way, do you prefer shopping in mos or shopping online.
[00:08:28] Speaker A: Nowadays? Of course online I often buy things on Taobao or jindong.com.
[00:08:48] Speaker B: I heard that nowadays many people don't shop on Taobao but through live streams. Do you prefer live stream shopping or traditional online shopping?
[00:09:11] Speaker A: I think live stream shopping is interesting because you can watch the host explain the product.
So I choose live streams.
[00:09:24] Speaker B: That's a very good option.
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[00:09:50] Speaker A: Okay.
Now today we're diving into one of the hottest trends in China right now and we have talked about this in our dialogue which is live stream shopping. Wow. Which are really, really hot right now.
[00:10:12] Speaker B: Yeah, it is. It's actually a next step after, you know, online shopping. If you are not familiar with it, imagine combining QVC style products selling with TikTok style influencers and then making it interactive and instant. That's what live stream shopping is in China and nowadays it's very, very popular. But buying things through.
[00:10:42] Speaker A: Mei Cuo, it's huge. Fei Chang da On platforms like Taobao, Live Douyin which is Chinese TikTok and Kuaishou influencers or sometimes even celebrities host live shows where they introduce products, demonstrate them and interact with viewers in real time.
Yes.
[00:11:08] Speaker B: And you know the numbers are shocking.
In just a few minutes, a top influencer can sell thousands of lipsticks, smartphone or even cars. Can you imagine that?
Yeah. And one of the most famous influencers called Li Da Qi is known as the Lipstick King because he wants so 15,000 lipstick in just five minutes.
[00:11:37] Speaker A: Wow, that's amazing.
Are that many? Okay.
And it's not just cosmetics. Farmers sell fruits directly from their archers. Designers launch clothing lines and even small family business use live streaming to reach millions of potential buyers online.
[00:12:06] Speaker B: Yes, but you know, it's not all positive. There's also pressure. Influencers often broadcast for 10 from 8 to 10 hours straight. Can you imagine working 10 hours straight?
[00:12:20] Speaker A: And they.
[00:12:22] Speaker B: Yeah, they have scandals about fake products or exaggerated claims and sometimes customers buy something just because it looks good on camera but then they regret it later.
[00:12:38] Speaker A: What a pity.
Still, livestream shopping has completely changed consumer culture. In China, it's not just buying, it's entertainment, social interaction and marketing all rolled into one. For many young people, watching a live stream is as normal as watching TV used to be.
[00:13:04] Speaker B: Yes. And here's something interesting for a western listener. While influencer culture exists everywhere in China, the link between trust, personality, commerce is extremely strong.
Many people say if my favorite host recommends it, I it must be good. That loyalty is what drives billions of yuan in sales every year.
[00:13:32] Speaker A: Wow. Billions of yuan rmb. Chinese currency. So it's a super huge business.
Yeah.
[00:13:42] Speaker B: So Melanie, have you ever buy something through the live stream? Neo mail?
[00:13:56] Speaker A: That's a good question.
Of course as.
As live streaming shopping is so famous nowadays. So everybody has tried I think.
[00:14:09] Speaker B: Wow, okay. And it was good experience.
[00:14:15] Speaker A: Ah, not really.
So sometimes the product is not very good.
[00:14:30] Speaker B: Oh, I see.
Okay, thanks for sharing your experience.
If someone have already tried the live stream shopping can also leave us on the in the comment sections.
How was it?
[00:14:47] Speaker A: Yeah. Welcome to share your experience with us.
Okay, earlier we asked this question.
Do you want to eat noodles or dumplings? How do we say this in Chinese?
[00:15:02] Speaker B: So the correct answer is.
Do you want to add noodles or dumplings?
[00:15:16] Speaker A: Great job for you if you got it right. But if not, don't be upset. Keep trying, you will do better and better.
[00:15:27] Speaker B: So it's your turn now. Make your own sentence using or.
[00:15:39] Speaker A: So for example you can talk about travel, hobbies or food.
So please write down your sentence in the comments and we'll check how creative you can be.
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Okay. Today we learned the difference between Haishi and Huzhou. So one is for questions, one is for statements.
[00:16:46] Speaker B: Yes. And in our cultural segment we explore the amazing world of the live stream shopping in China and how the influencer economy is transforming the way people shop.
[00:17:03] Speaker A: And don't forget 15,000 lipsticks sold in five minutes through live stream shopping.
[00:17:14] Speaker B: Yeah, that's just imagine how much money you can make.
[00:17:22] Speaker A: Okay, so next time will learn a new structure for describing the location of things using the particle.
[00:17:33] Speaker B: Yes, it's a super practical and very common in daily conversation so don't miss it. Stay tuned.
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[00:17:49] Speaker A: We will see you next time.
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