Thats Mandarin Suzhou, China
Renmin Road No. 1450, 6/F - 215005 Suzhou - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Having NihaoCafe learning platform as a shared space for all classes, anywhere and anytime.
- Small class sizes
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- E-learning platform.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
That's Mandarin is a premier Chinese Language School that has been delivering excellence in Chinese teaching since 2005 to more than 100,000 students of different nationalities. We provide classes in Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Chengdu, as well as anywhere else in the world online via our in-house platform NihaoCafe.
Chinese Courses
General Language
Intensive Group
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥2,800CN¥2,660 / week More
Intensive Group
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
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CN¥2,800CN¥2,660 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 6,400 6,080 | 9,600 9,120 | 11,200 10,640 | 14,000 13,300 | 16,800 15,960 | 20,800 19,760 | 26,000 24,700 | 31,200 29,640 | 41,600 39,520 | 62,400 59,280 |
| Price in US$ | 902 | 1,352 | 1,577 | 1,972 | 2,366 | 2,929 | 3,661 | 4,393 | 5,857 | 8,786 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Bildungsurlaub Intensive Group Program30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCN¥7,300CN¥6,935 / week More
Bildungsurlaub Intensive Group Program
30 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CN¥7,300CN¥6,935 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 7,300 6,935 | 13,700 13,015 |
| Price in US$ | 1,028 | 1,929 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Camp - Class Only Camp (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥4,500CN¥4,275 / week More
Summer Camp - Class Only Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CN¥4,500CN¥4,275 / week
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| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 9,000 8,550 |
| Price in US$ | 1,268 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥8,500CN¥8,075 / week More
Summer Camp - Day Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CN¥8,500CN¥8,075 / week
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| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 17,000 16,150 |
| Price in US$ | 2,394 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer Camp - Full Camp (12 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥15,400CN¥15,015 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp - Full Camp (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CN¥15,400CN¥15,015 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 30,800 30,030 |
| Price in US$ | 4,451 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCN¥16,100CN¥15,698 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp - Homestay Camp (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CN¥16,100CN¥15,698 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 32,200 31,395 |
| Price in US$ | 4,653 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:50 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Bildungsurlaub One-to-One Lessons 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCN¥10,500CN¥9,975 / week More
Bildungsurlaub One-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CN¥10,500CN¥9,975 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 10,500 9,975 | 20,100 19,095 |
| Price in US$ | 1,479 | 2,830 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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One-to-One Lessons16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromCN¥5,920CN¥5,624 / week More
One-to-One Lessons
16 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
CN¥5,920CN¥5,624 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CN¥) Our price (CN¥) | 5,920 5,624 | 10,240 9,728 | 19,200 18,240 | 38,400 36,480 |
| Price in US$ | 834 | 1,442 | 2,704 | 5,407 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 13:00 - 20:50 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Thats Mandarin include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
That´s Mandarin reception1/5
That´s Mandarin students 2/5
The classroom in Suzhou3/5
Online course materials4/5
Interactive whiteboard in the classroom5/5
Thats Mandarin
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Chinese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Thats Mandarin.
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Free after-class access to language learning software
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 25% |
| England | 15% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Iran | 1% |
| Iraq | 1% |
| China | 1% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| Israel | 1% |
| Vietnam | 1% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 8% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 11.111111111111% |
| 18-24 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 25-34 years | 33.333333333333% |
| 35-50 years | 22.222222222222% |
| >50 years | 11.111111111111% |
The average age outside summer is 15 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 30Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9Adult courses Throughout the year: 9Junior courses In summer: 9Junior courses Throughout the year: 9
- Average age of students
- In summer: 30 yearsThroughout the year: 45 years
Information for all courses offered by Thats Mandarin
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CN¥1,000
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CN¥200 per course level.
- Comments about courses
CNY 500 fee for any changes the student wants to make after signing up.
Textbook for total beginners costs CNY 200 per book, 9 books in total.
Private lessons:
1-15 lessons: CNY 420 per lesson.
16-31 lessons: CNY 370 per lesson.
32-63 lessons: CNY 320 per lesson.
64+ lessons: CNY 300 per lesson.
Nihao Bundle: CNY 500 (includes 2 private live Chinese classes, T-shirt, digital handbook and Memory Scrapbook).- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 410 CNY. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 18 Feb 2026, 19 Feb 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 25 Sep 2026, 01 Oct 2026, 02 Oct 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 04 Oct 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 18 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 05 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 01 Oct 2027, 02 Oct 2027, 03 Oct 2027, 04 Oct 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Sample Activity Programme
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Outdoor course on Friday for intensive group class
Adults - Paid activities
- Culture activities such as:
- Making dumplings
- Wine party
- Mahjong Night Junior - Free activities
- Not offered
Junior - Paid activities
- Not offered
Accommodation
Homestay
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Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
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Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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CN¥3,150/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | -- | -- | -- | 12600 | -- | -- | -- | 25200 | -- | 37800 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1,868 | 3,735 | 5,602 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
The price includes daily breakfast and two additional meals per week, such as Friday dinner and Saturday lunch.
Only possible to book in units of months rather than weeks.
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 0:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 50
No extra nights bookable
Homestay (Walking distance)
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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CN¥3,500/ week Show more
Homestay (Walking distance)
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
CN¥3,500/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | -- | -- | -- | 14000 | -- | -- | -- | 28000 | -- | 42000 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2,075 | 4,150 | 6,225 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CN¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
If student is unsatisfied with the homestay, it can be changed within the first 3 days.
There will be dinner on Sundays.
The price includes daily breakfast and two additional meals per week, such as Friday dinner and Saturday lunch.
Only possible to book in units of months rather than weeks.
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-14:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 10:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- CN¥1,700 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 12
- Maximum age of students
- 50
FAQ about Thats Mandarin, Suzhou
What is the best price for a course at Thats Mandarin, Suzhou?
“Chinese courses at Thats Mandarin start at 2660 CNY for a Intensive Group course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Thats Mandarin as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Bildungsurlaub Intensive Group Program”
What is the number of students per class at Thats Mandarin?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Thats Mandarin varies from 1 (Bildungsurlaub One-to-One Lessons 30) to 10 students (Summer Camp - Class Only Camp)”
Which countries are students of Thats Mandarin from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Thats Mandarin comes from USA with a 25% representation, followed by students from Russia (25%) and England (15%).”
Thats Mandarin offers courses for which ages?
“Thats Mandarin offers courses from 10 years (Summer Camp - Class Only Camp, 15 lessons per week) to 99. The average age is 30 during the summer and 45 the rest of the year.”
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Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Sample Activity Programme
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Terms of Thats Mandarin
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in China.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 1000 CNY
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 600 CNY
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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