【Learn Chinese】Fun Topics to talk about with your Friends (Part 2)

Here are more fun and engaging topics that you can bring up with your friends to keep the chat lively and enjoyable. Each topic includes some Chinese vocabulary and example questions to help you get started!
This is part 2 of our article. Have you read part 1 yet?

5. Future Plans and Dreams
Talking about the future can be both exciting and motivating. Share your career aspirations, plans for further education, or even your wildest dreams.
Chinese Vocabulary:
梦想 (mèngxiǎng): dream
计划 (jìhuà): plan
目标 (mùbiāo): goal
Example Questions:
你的未来计划是什么？(Nǐ de wèilái jìhuà shì shénme?) What are your future plans?
你最大的梦想是什么？(Nǐ zuìdà de mèngxiǎng shì shénme?) What’s your biggest dream?
你打算如何实现你的目标？(Nǐ dǎsuàn rúhé shíxiàn nǐ de mùbiāo?) How do you plan to achieve your goals?

6. Cultural and Historical Topics
If you have friends who love history or culture, you can dive into fascinating topics like ancient civilizations, traditional festivals, or famous landmarks.
Chinese Vocabulary:
历史 (lìshǐ): history
文化 (wénhuà): culture
节日 (jiérì): festival
Example Questions:
你最喜欢哪个国家的文化？(Nǐ zuì xǐhuan nǎgè guójiā de wénhuà?) Which country’s culture do you like the most?
你知道春节的传统习俗是什么吗？(Nǐ zhīdào Chūnjié de chuántǒng xísú shì shénme ma?) Do you know the traditional customs of the Spring Festival?
你有没有参观过长城？感觉怎么样？(Nǐ yǒuméiyǒu cānguān guò Chángchéng? Gǎnjué zěnmeyàng?) Have you visited the Great Wall? What was it like?

7. Technology and Innovation
In today’s fast-paced world, technology is always a relevant topic. Discuss the latest gadgets, apps, or innovations that have caught your attention.
Chinese Vocabulary:
科技 (kējì): technology
发明 (fāmíng): invention
应用 (yìngyòng): application
Example Questions:
你觉得人工智能会如何改变我们的生活？(Nǐ juéde réngōng zhìnéng huì rúhé gǎibiàn wǒmen de shēnghuó?) How do you think artificial intelligence will change our lives?
你最近用过什么有趣的应用程序？(Nǐ zuìjìn yòngguò shénme yǒuqù de yìngyòngchéngxù?) What interesting apps have you used recently?
你认为未来最酷的发明会是什么？(Nǐ rènwéi wèilái zuì kù de fāmíng huì shì shénme?) What do you think the coolest invention of the future will be?

8. Random and Silly Questions
Sometimes, the best conversations come from random and silly questions. These can lead to light-hearted and humorous discussions that are perfect for a relaxed hangout.
Chinese Vocabulary:
奇怪 (qíguài): strange
有趣 (yǒuqù): interesting
想象 (xiǎngxiàng): imagination
Example Questions:
如果你能拥有任何超能力，你会选择什么？(Rúguǒ nǐ néng yǒu rènhé chāonénglì, nǐ huì xuǎnzé shénme?) If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
你觉得世界上最奇怪的食物是什么？(Nǐ juéde shìjiè shàng zuì qíguài de shíwù shì shénme?) What do you think is the strangest food in the world?