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Episode – Foundation: 水滴石穿 (Dripping Water Wears Through Stone)

Can a tiny habit change your life? In this foundation-level episode, Christine shares a simple story about learning five words a day—slow at first, but over time it leads to real progress. You’ll learn the idiom 「水滴石穿」 (shuǐ dī shí chuān)—“dripping water wears through stone”—and how to use it to talk about consistency and perseverance in everyday life.

From small wins (more natural Chinese, surprised friends!) to practical examples you can copy—listening while tidying, cooking while learning new words—this episode shows how a little every day adds up to something big.

Perfect for learners around HSK 2–3, same level as our Get Speaking Mandarin 2 course!

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