In this episode, we dive into the grammar of **怎么 (zěnme)** to ask “how” something is done, and how it’s used to express surprise, curiosity, and admiration in everyday Chinese. With clear examples, you’ll see how to naturally apply **怎么 + verb/adjective** in real-life situations.

We also explore the cultural phenomenon of **short dramas (微短剧 wēi duǎn jù)**—fast, engaging, mobile-first stories that are changing the entertainment industry in China.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 怎么 + verb/adjective to ask “how” or show surprise ✅ Practical sentences to boost your Mandarin fluency ✅ The rise of short dramas in China and why they’re so popular ✅ Cultural insights into modern entertainment and social media trends

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Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Learning Chinese Online Podcast
• (00:01:49 ) - Today's Grammar
• (00:02:44 ) - Chinese Grammar Structure
• (00:07:36 ) - 诐 Chinese Grammar Practice
• (00:08:09 ) - Hello, How to Speak 5 Languages in a Week
• (00:12:01 ) - Culture Comment
• (00:12:45 ) - Short Drama
• (00:16:26 ) - Short Chinese Drama
• (00:20:58 ) - How to speak Chinese so well in Chinese
• (00:21:57 ) - Practice Chinese for 3 minutes
• (00:23:15 ) - Grammar of Short Drama in Chinese