Businesses: Chinese Business Conversation (HSK 1)

In China, 20.7% of people buy Nike's clothes — and that statistic appears in this HSK 1 Mandarin dialogue about Chinese Business. Amelia and Joseph spend 24 lines discussing China's companies, comparing brands like Anta and Nike while introducing concepts from 国潮 to 杭州六小龙. It's free Chinese listening practice with AI dialogues built for beginners who want real-world business vocabulary.

What's in this dialogue

Amelia opens by asking Joseph what he's doing, and the conversation turns to a book about China's companies. Over 24 lines, they compare Anta (a Chinese company) with Nike (a foreign company), discuss the fact that 20.7% of people in China buy Nike's clothes, and explore broader themes like 国潮, 社交电商, and 杭州六小龙. New words include gōngsī (company) and yì (Billion). Every line stays at HSK 1 difficulty — short, repetitive, and ideal for ear training.

How to practice with it

1. Listen — play the full dialogue at normal speed, then slow it to 0.5x or 0.75x to catch unfamiliar sounds.
2. Shadow — replay individual lines and read along with the synchronized hanzi, pinyin, and English.
3. Speak — switch to speaking mode, read each line aloud, and get pronunciation feedback.

Want a different scenario? You can create a custom Chinese dialogue on any topic. For more beginner material, browse the HSK 1 lessons hub page. You might also try another HSK 1 listening dialogue titled "Global Markets & The Agentic AI Shift", or for advanced learners, another HSK 7 listening dialogue titled "Breaking the Solar Limit".

Frequently asked questions

What companies does this HSK 1 business dialogue cover?

Amelia and Joseph discuss Anta (a Chinese company) and Nike (a foreign company), along with concepts like 国潮 and 杭州六小龙. The dialogue includes the statistic that 20.7% of people in China buy Nike's clothes, making it a practical introduction to Chinese Business vocabulary at HSK 1 level.

Can I practice speaking with this Businesses dialogue?

Yes. After listening, switch to speaking mode to read each line aloud and receive pronunciation feedback. Slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x first if you need help catching sounds, then replay individual lines before attempting to speak them yourself.

What new words appear in this Chinese Business conversation?

The dialogue introduces gōngsī (company) and yì (Billion), along with topic-specific terms like 国潮, 社交电商, and 杭州六小龙. These words give you a starting vocabulary for discussing Businesses in Mandarin.

Is this dialogue free to listen to?

Yes, listening is free without an account. You can play the 24-line dialogue, adjust playback speed, and replay individual lines. Speaking mode is also available for pronunciation practice once you're ready to go further.