Episode
Upper-intermediate | Beware of Professional Beggars
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- ChinesePod - Intermediate
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- Jun 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1098
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Summary
China's recent prosperity has made many of its citizens richer, even the beggars! Realizing that they can make more money from the goodwill of others as opposed to working on their own, some beggars on China's streets aren't in desperate need; they're professionals looking to make a living. In this lesson, learn about the phenomenon of professional beggars and what you can do to tell the real ones from the fake ones. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2062