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Episode 103 | 辞职去当心理咨询师 Training to become a counsellor
16 Jan 2026
00:31:55
Today I interviewed a friend of mine from Oxford who quit her job in London and is training to become a counsellor ! We talked about the idea of "stop trying to control everything" and "gestalt psychology"...
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里程碑 | lǐchéngbēi | milestone 重逢 | chóngféng | to meet again (after a long separation) 近况 | jìnkuàng | recent situation; current state 感悟 | gǎnwù | realization; insight; to come to understand 新鲜出炉 | xīnxian chūlú | fresh out of the oven (fig. newly released) 凑巧 | còuqiǎo | coincidentally; by chance 有感于 | yǒugǎnyú | inspired by; moved by (a certain event or feeling) 实验之年 | shíyàn zhī nián | year of experimentation 运河 | yùnhé | canal 船只 | chuánzhī | boat; vessel 停靠 | tíngkào | to stop (and anchor); to dock 设想 | shèxiǎng | to imagine; to conceive; an assumption 切磋 | qiēcuō | to learn from each other by trading ideas; to exchange views 词不达意 | cí bù dá yì | the words fail to express the idea; inarticulate 切中要害 | qiè zhòng yàohài | to hit the nail on the head; to get to the crux of the matter 绽放 | zhànfàng | to burst forth; to bloom 实验性 | shíyànxìng | experimental 反思 | fǎnsī | to reflect; introspection 调理 | tiáolǐ | to nurse one's health; to look after oneself (or to arrange) 惶恐 | huángkǒng | terrified; panic-stricken 维度 | wéidù | dimension 随心所欲 | suíxīn suǒ yù | to follow one's inclinations; to do as one pleases 矛盾体 | máodùntǐ | contradiction (referring to a person) 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 后果 | hòuguǒ | consequence 完美主义者 | wánměi zhǔyìzhě | perfectionist 好奇心 | hàoqíxīn | curiosity 放开手脚 | fàngkāi shǒujiǎo | to let oneself go; to act without restraint 沉浮 | chénfú | to sink and float (fig. to rise and fall in life) 臣服 | chénfú | to submit to; to surrender 抵抗 | dǐkàng | to resist; resistance 投降 | tóuxiáng | to surrender; to yield 破罐子破摔 | pò guànzi pò shuāi | to smash a cracked pot (fig. to give up on oneself entirely) 消极 | xiāojí | passive; negative 平和 | píhé | peaceful; tranquil; gentle 道家 | dàojiā | Taoist school (of thought) 无为 | wúwéi | non-action (Taoist concept) 自律 | zìlǜ | self-discipline 钻牛角尖 | zuān niújiǎojiān | to split hairs; to get into a dead end (lit. push a cow's horn) 患得患失 | huàndé huànshī | worried about personal gains and losses 内耗 | nèihào | internal consumption (fig. internal friction or mental wear and tear) 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxiety; anxious 不确定性 | bù quèdìngxìng | uncertainty 神分析法 | shén fēnxī fǎ | psychoanalysis 崇高 | chónggāo | lofty; sublime; high 自尊 | zìzūn | self-esteem 膨胀 | péngzhàng | to swell; to expand (fig. arrogance) 动物性 | dòngwùxìng | animal nature 结构 | jiégòu | structure; composition 虚妄 | xūwàng | illusion; delusion; emptiness 空虚 | kōngxū | empty; void; hollow (in heart) 虚无缥缈 | xūwú piāomiǎo | vague; ethereal; illusory 妄想 | wàngxiǎng | delusion; vain hope 佛学 | fóxué | Buddhism; Buddhist doctrine 抽象 | chōuxiàng | abstract 疗愈 | liáoyù | healing; to heal 噪音 | zàoyīn | noise 抵触 | dǐchù | to conflict with; to contradict 本质 | běnzhì | essence; nature; inherent quality
Episode 102 | 成长在东亚家庭 Growing up in an "East Asian family"
02 Jan 2026
00:30:32
Happyyyyyy new year! The first episode of 2026! I chatted with my friend Sophy about growing up in East Asian families , the pressure from parents to follow a traditional path, and how we both "rebelled". We reflected on the shift in our parent-child relationships and the generational differences in expectations and communication.
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I just moved into a new house!! So I talked with Renfei about "mysig" Sweden winters, and how we navigated the confusing world of renting houses in Sweden. Also, packing, unpacking, and letting go stuff is so hard!
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Episode 100 | 回答你们的问题啦! Answering all your questions
05 Dec 2025
00:35:49
Our 100th episode where I will answer ALLLL of your questions!!
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唱独角戏 | chàng dújiǎoxì | to perform a monologue; to operate alone 有问必答 | yǒuwèn bì dá | to answer every question asked (ask me anything) 自言自语 | zìyán zì yǔ | to talk to oneself; to think aloud 口误 | kǒuwù | slip of the tongue; lapsus linguae 结结巴巴 | jiējiē bābā | to stammer; to stutter 爱情语言 | àiqíng yǔyán | love language 肢体接触 | zhītǐ jiēchù | physical touch 无所事事 | wú suǒ shì shì | to have nothing to do; to be idle 甜言蜜语 | tiányán mì yǔ | sweet talk; honeyed words 细分 | xìfēn | to subdivide; to segment 增进彼此 | zēngjìn bǐcǐ | to enhance/promote mutual understanding 心坎上 | xīnkǎn shang | deep in one's heart; to one's liking 归根结底 | guīgēn jiédǐ | in the final analysis; fundamentally 孤单 | gūdān | lonely; lonesome 生理期 | shēnglǐqī | menstrual period 荷尔蒙 | hé'ěrméng | hormone 情绪的波动 | qíngxù de bōdòng | emotional fluctuation 暴躁 | bàozào | irritable; grumpy; violent 月经 | yuèjīng | menstruation; period 大姨妈 | dàyímā | big aunt (slang for menstrual period) 坦然接受 | tǎnrán jiēshòu | to accept with composure/peace of mind 忠实听众 | zhōngshí tīngzhòng | loyal listener 坚持下去 | jiānchí xiàqù | to persist; to stick with it 半途而废 | bàntú ér fèi | to give up halfway; to leave unfinished 来源 | láiyuán | source; origin 启发 | qǐfā | to enlighten; inspiration 口音 | kǒuyīn | accent 风味 | fēngwèi | flavor; distinctive style 撒娇 | sājiāo | to act spoiled; to act cute/coy 软糯 | ruǎn nuò | soft and glutinous (used figuratively for voice/sound) 儿化音 | érhuàyīn | erhua sound; 'r' suffixation (in Mandarin) 掌握 | zhǎngwò | to grasp; to master; to control 书面的 | shūmiàn de | literary; written (as opposed to spoken) 难度适当 | nándù shìdàng | appropriate level of difficulty 捐赠 | juānzèng | to donate 迈入 | màirù | to stride into; to step into 忐忑 | tǎntè | uneasy; apprehensive; anxious 心灵鸡汤 | xīnlíng jītāng | soul chicken soup; inspirational stories/quotes 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 虚无缥缈 | xūwú piāomiǎo | illusory; ethereal; vague 形而上 | xíng'érshàng | metaphysical; abstract 反义词 | fǎnyìcí | antonym 侧重于 | cèzhòng yú | to focus on; to lay particular stress on 社区建设 | shèqū jiànshè | community building 扎根 | zhāgēn | to take root; to settle down 优渥 | yōuwò | generous; favorable (conditions) 安居乐业 | ānjū lèyè | live in peace and work happily (idiom) 容错率 | róngcuòlǜ | fault tolerance rate; margin for error 沉浸 | chénjìn | to immerse; to be steeped in 随遇而安 | suí yù ér ān | to be content with one's lot; to take things as they come (idiom) 永久居留 | yǒngjiǔ jūliú | permanent residency 功臣 | gōngchén | a person who has made outstanding contributions 语言伙伴 | yǔyán huǒbàn | language partner
We will soon have our 100th episode (in the main series... yes I know the counting of the episodes were messy haha, but anyways it is still worth celebrating!)
So I would like to make an "Ask Me Anything" episode. If you have any questions for me, whether it is related to my life or Chinese culture or language learning, or the origin of universe... Just ask in the comment in this episode!
I will record an episode next week to answer all of them!
Episode 99 | 来一起提高工作积极性吧！ Let's talk about productivity!
14 Nov 2025
00:31:58
Today we chat about something super useful — how to be more efficient in studying and working! We shared our methods of taking on the challenge of language exams and what kept ourselves motivated. Also, everyone has their own learning style and it’s okay to learn things your way!
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丧心病狂 sàng xīn bìng kuáng utterly ruthless; insanely bold (often joking to mean “wildly ambitious / outrageous in a funny way”) 要面子 yào miànzi to care about saving face; to care about pride/reputation 动机 dòngjī motivation; driving reason 忐忑 tǎntè anxious; uneasy and nervous 丢脸 diūliǎn to lose face; to be embarrassed 框架 kuàngjià framework; structure 模板 múbǎn template; model pattern 衡量标准 héngliáng biāozhǔn evaluation standard; criteria for judgment 体面的 tǐmiàn de respectable; decent; dignified 自我实现 zìwǒ shíxiàn self-actualization; fulfilling one’s potential (Maslow’s highest need) 归属感 guīshǔgǎn sense of belonging 安全感 ānquángǎn sense of security/safety 牌照 páizhào license; certification required to practice a regulated profession 拖沓 / 磨叽 tuōtà / mōji to procrastinate; to be slow, dilly-dally (磨叽 is very colloquial / Northern) 磨磨唧唧 mó mo jī jī to dawdle; to drag one’s feet and put things off 一跺脚 yī duò jiǎo (to do something) after finally making up one’s mind; “screw it, I’ll just do it” 花钱让我心痛 huā qián ràng wǒ xīntòng spending money hurts me emotionally (used as motivation not to waste effort) 截止日期 jiézhǐ rìqī deadline 期限 qīxiàn time limit; period; deadline window 效率 xiàolǜ efficiency; productivity 生产力 shēngchǎnlì productivity; output capacity 高效 gāoxiào highly efficient; effective 集中的学习 jízhōng de xuéxí focused / intensive study 要强 yàoqiáng determined to excel; unwilling to be seen as weak 好面子 hào miànzi to care a lot about saving face / reputation 体会 tǐhuì to personally feel/experience and understand (often emotionally or insightfully) 洞见 dòngjiàn insight; deep understanding 本质 běnzhì essence; fundamental nature 深挖 shēn wā to dig deep; to probe in depth 本能的反应 běnnéng de fǎnyìng instinctive reaction 心流体验 xīnliú tǐyàn flow state; feeling of total immersion and focus 惰性 duòxìng laziness; inertia; tendency not to act unless pushed 定制化 dìngzhì huà customized; tailored 监督 jiāndū to supervise; to keep accountable 开小差 kāi xiǎo chāi to zone out; to get distracted; to daydream in class 走神 zǒu shén to lose focus; to let one’s mind wander 沉浸式 chénjìn shì immersive (teaching/learning fully in the target language/environment) 母语教学 mǔyǔ jiàoxué instruction conducted in the target/native language only (no translation) 实证基础 shízhèng jīchǔ evidence base; empirical foundation 循序渐进 xúnxù jiànjìn to proceed step by step; gradual and orderly progress 逐步提升 zhúbù tíshēng to improve gradually, step by step 自信 zìxìn self-confidence 自我了解 zìwǒ liǎojiě self-understanding; awareness of oneself 高标准 gāo biāozhǔn high standards; demanding expectations 衡量自己 héngliáng zìjǐ to assess oneself; to measure one’s own performance 挑战自己 tiǎozhàn zìjǐ to challenge oneself 证明自己 zhèngmíng zìjǐ to prove oneself 要命的（压力） yàomìng de (yālì) extreme; killing; “this pressure is killing me” 丢脸的压力 diūliǎn de yālì the pressure / fear of embarrassment 权威 quánwēi authority; authoritative figure/expert 条条框框 tiáo tiáo kuàng kuàng rigid rules; fixed constraints; inflexible requirements 坚持 jiānchí to persist; to stick to something 自我驱动 zìwǒ qūdòng self-driven; internally motivated 动机来源 dòngjī láiyuán source of motivation; where motivation comes from 体面的收入 tǐmiàn de shōurù respectable income; decent earnings 归属 guīshǔ to belong to; affiliation / sense of belonging 自我实现的需求 zìwǒ shíxiàn de xūqiú the need for self-actualization (Maslow’s top level) 心痛难忍 xīntòng nánrěn so painful it’s hard to bear (emotionally painful, e.g. wasting exam fee) 忐忑不安 tǎntè bù’ān to feel nervous and unsettled; on edge
Episode 98 | 财务自由的那一天 The day when we are financially independent
31 Oct 2025
00:37:39
In this episode, we talk about Yuxi’s plan to become FIRE - Financially independent and retire early (and why we don't like this word)!. We discuss why she wants it, what her plan looks like, and why we actually don’t love this word. It’s not just about money — it’s about changing your life status and redefining what “work” means.
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=============== 褥羊毛 rù yángmáo to take advantage of discounts or freebies; “milk the system”
撸羊毛 lū yángmáo to gain small benefits or exploit deals (internet slang)
蹭吃蹭喝 cèng chī cèng hē to freeload meals and drinks; mooch off others
循规蹈矩 xúnguī dǎojǔ to follow conventions; act according to rules 提前退休 tíqián tuìxiū to retire early 财务自由 cáiwù zìyóu financial independence 被动收入 bèidòng shōurù passive income 主动收入 zhǔdòng shōurù active income 签证 qiānzhèng visa 保加利亚 Bǎojiālìyà Bulgaria 索菲亚 Suǒfēiyà Sofia (capital of Bulgaria) 创业 chuàngyè to start a business; entrepreneurship 第一桶金 dì yī tǒng jīn the first pot of gold; one’s first big profit 钱生钱 qián shēng qián money makes more money 辞职 cízhí to resign 环游世界 huányóu shìjiè to travel around the world 签约 qiānyuē to sign a contract 京剧 jīngjù Peking opera (here used as a pun for “golden saying”) 资本主义 zīběn zhǔyì capitalism 生产力 shēngchǎnlì productivity 朝九晚五 zhāo jiǔ wǎn wǔ nine-to-five (typical working hours) 粗茶淡饭 cū chá dàn fàn simple food and drink; frugal lifestyle 保费 bǎofèi insurance premium 冻卵 dòng luǎn egg freezing 缘分 yuánfèn fate or destiny in relationships 领养 lǐngyǎng to adopt (a child or pet) 兜底 dōudǐ to provide a safety net; to guarantee 安全网 ānquánwǎng safety net 郊区 jiāoqū suburb 公立学校 gōnglì xuéxiào public school 私立学校 sīlì xuéxiào private school 耳濡目染 ěr rú mù rǎn to be subtly influenced by what one constantly hears and sees 栋梁之材 dòngliáng zhī cái pillar of society; person of great talent 顶天立地 dǐngtiān lìdì upright and independent; stand tall and proud 修身养性 xiūshēn yǎngxìng to cultivate one’s mind and character 琴棋书画 qín qí shū huà the four traditional arts: zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting 志愿者 zhìyuànzhě volunteer 修炼 xiūliàn to cultivate oneself spiritually; practice 正能量 zhèng néngliàng positive energy 焦虑 jiāolǜ anxiety 闯出一番事业 chuǎng chū yī fān shìyè to make a successful career; build an enterprise 功德圆满 gōngdé yuánmǎn to have achieved perfect merit; task completed successfully 影响力 yǐngxiǎnglì influence 特权 tèquán privilege 风凉话 fēngliáng huà irresponsible or detached comments; sarcastic remarks 脱离现实 tuōlí xiànshí to be detached from reality 资源 zīyuán resources
Another night of San Mao's night time story - you can hear in my voice that I am having a bad cold and my nose is quite stuffed! Maybe it is a good practice for understanding Mandarin pronunciation without "n" sound.... ;)
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照例 | zhào lì | as usual; according to routine 喇叭 | lǎ ba | car horn 化石 | huà shí | fossil 急性子 | jí xìng zi | an impatient person; someone with a quick temper 连身裙 | lián shēn qún | one-piece dress 皮酒壶 | pí jiǔ hú | leather wine flask 装备 | zhuāng bèi | equipment; gear 自言自语 | zì yán zì yǔ | to talk to oneself 潜伏性 | qián fú xìng | latent; hidden (quality or tendency) 恋车情结 | liàn chē qíng jié | “car obsession”; attachment to cars 不妥 | bù tuǒ | inappropriate; not suitable 一望无际 | yī wàng wú jì | boundless; as far as the eye can see 哨兵 | shào bīng | sentry; guard 嬉皮 | xī pí | hippie 刺眼 | cì yǎn | dazzling; glaring; harsh to the eyes 海市蜃楼 | hǎi shì shèn lóu | mirage 死寂 | sǐ jì | deathly silence 狰狞 | zhēng níng | ferocious; grim 凶恶 | xiōng è | vicious; fierce 躯体 | qū tǐ | body; physical form 扰乱 | rǎo luàn | to disturb; to disrupt 抵偿 | dǐ cháng | to compensate; to make amends 迷宫山 | mí gōng shān | “Maze Hill”; name given by Sanmao to a sand dune area 弧形 | hú xíng | arc-shaped; curved 半圆 | bàn yuán | semicircle 方圆 | fāng yuán | area; region; surrounding distance 不对劲 | bù duì jìn | something feels off; not quite right 顽固 | wán gù | stubborn; obstinate 安全感 | ān quán gǎn | sense of security 陌生 | mò shēng | unfamiliar; strange 沼泽 | zhǎo zé | swamp; marsh 冒泡泡 | mào pào pào | to bubble up 煞车 | shā chē | to brake; apply the brakes 踉跄 | liàng qiàng | to stagger; to stumble 张口结舌 | zhāng kǒu jié shé | dumbfounded; speechless 千真万确 | qiān zhēn wàn què | absolutely true; beyond doubt 泥沼 | ní zhǎo | quagmire; bog; swamp 呆呆地 | dāi dāi de | blankly; in a daze 疯狂 | fēng kuáng | crazy; frantic 单薄 | dān bó | thin; flimsy (clothing); not warm enough
Episode 97 | 朋友以上 恋人未满 More Than Friends, Not Yet Lovers
17 Oct 2025
00:27:24
Today we chat about a really juicy topic! If you have been in relationships like me and Gloria, you would probably also both LOVE and HATE the beginning phase of a romantic relationship... when you are more than friends, but not yet lovers..
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We are continuing the new series of podcast episodes of bedtime stories from Sanmao today!
Sanmao (三毛, 1943–1991) was a Taiwanese writer known for her travel literature and deeply personal essays. We will read from her most famous work, Stories of the Sahara (《撒哈拉的故事》), recounts her life with her Spanish husband José in the Western Sahara.
===== 骷髅 | kū lóu | skeleton / skull 呲牙咧嘴 | cī yá liě zuǐ | to bare one’s teeth and grimace; to make a fierce face 啧啧称叹 | zé zé chēng tàn | to click one’s tongue in admiration 知音 | zhī yīn | soulmate; someone who truly understands you 田园风味 | tián yuán fēng wèi | rustic / pastoral style or charm 渺小的身影 | miǎo xiǎo de shēn yǐng | tiny figure; small silhouette 寂寥 | jì liáo | lonely; desolate 呼啸 | hū xiào | to whistle or howl (as wind); to rush by noisily 看热闹 | kàn rè nao | to watch the fun; to be a bystander 吃瓜 | chī guā | to watch gossip or drama unfold (internet slang: “spectator”) 装模作样 | zhuāng mú zuò yàng | to put on an act; to pretend 生平 | shēng píng | in one’s whole life; all one’s life 木偶 | mù ǒu | puppet 被人摆布 | bèi rén bǎi bù | to be manipulated / controlled by others 废话 | fèi huà | nonsense; needless words 滑天下之大稽 | huá tiān xià zhī dà jī | the most ridiculous thing under heaven 闷笑 | mèn xiào | to chuckle secretly; to laugh to oneself 公证结婚 | gōng zhèng jié hūn | to have a marriage notarized / registered officially 拘束 | jū shù | constrained; reserved; inhibited 活泼 | huó pō | lively; energetic 握手 | wò shǒu | to shake hands 戒指 | jiè zhǐ | ring (especially wedding ring) 户口名簿 | hù kǒu míng bù | household registration book 像样的 | xiàng yàng de | decent; presentable 请客 | qǐng kè | to invite someone (to dinner, event); to treat someone 预算 | yù suàn | budget 情愿 | qíng yuàn | to be willing; to prefer 不主张 | bù zhǔ zhāng | not to advocate / not to favor 感动 | gǎn dòng | to be moved; touched emotionally 可贵 | kě guì | precious; valuable; admirable 礼服 | lǐ fú | formal wear; ceremonial dress 白纱 | bái shā | white gauze (bridal veil) 童心大发 | tóng xīn dà fā | to be full of childlike joy; childish enthusiasm 娃娃 | wá wa | doll 拔起来 | bá qǐ lái | to pull up / lift up 补戴戒指 | bǔ dài jiè zhǐ | to put on (the) ring later; to make up for forgotten ring exchange
In this episode, we talked about how travel shapes our experiences and makes us wiser along the way! Maybe you’ve been there too—losing a passport abroad, stressing over visas, feeling anxious on a flight, or even worrying about taking an Uber in a new city.....
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免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/52c41fdf-18a9-4bbc-a9dc-2e517489feb8
====== 短期课程 | duǎnqī kèchéng | short-term course 倒时差 | dǎoshíchā | to adjust to a time difference; to overcome jet lag 公路旅行 | gōnglù lǚxíng | road trip 被砸 | bèi zá | smashed; broken into 治安 | zhì'ān | public security; law and order 大意 | dàyì | careless; oversight; main idea 洛杉矶 | Luòshānjī | Los Angeles 随身行李 | suíshēnxíngLǐ | carry-on luggage; personal belongings 放松警惕 | fàngsōng jǐngtì | to lower one's guard; to relax vigilance 金门大桥 | jīnméndàqiáo | Golden Gate Bridge 打卡 | dǎkǎ | check in; punch in; clock in 碎玻璃 | suìbōlí | broken glass; shattered glass 双肩包 | shuāngjiānbāo | backpack; rucksack 信用卡 | xìnyòngkǎ | credit card 随身携带 | suíshēnxiédài | carry with oneself; portable; carry-on 后备箱 | hòubèixiāng | trunk; boot (of a car) 全额保险 | quáné bǎoxiǎn | full insurance; full coverage insurance 拉斯维加斯 | undefined | undefined 草丛里 | undefined | undefined 夹克 | jiākè | jacket 抢劫 | qiǎngjié | robbery; to rob 迷信 | míxìn | superstition; superstitious 心理阴影 | xīnlǐ yīnyǐng | psychological shadow; trauma; mental scar 一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳 | yìcháo bèi shé yǎo, shíniánpàjǐngshéng | Once bitten, twice shy 谚语 | yànyǔ | proverb; saying; adage 长一个心眼 | cháng yígèxīnyǎn | become more cautious; become more vigilant; be more careful 教训 | jiàoxun | lesson; moral; teach a lesson 秘鲁 | Bìlǔ | Peru 惨痛经历 | cǎntòng jīnglì | painful experience; bitter experience 转机 | zhuǎnjī | transfer; transit; change planes 签证 | qiānzhèng | visa 枢纽 | shūniǔ | hub; pivot; key position 五星级酒店 | wǔxīngjí jiǔdiàn | five-star hotel 颠簸 | diānbǒ | bump; jolt; shake 强的气流 | qiáng de qìliú | strong airflow; strong turbulence 稳稳降落 | wěnwěn jiàngluò | steady landing; smooth landing 一回生二回熟 | yìhuíshēng èrhuíshú | strange at first but easy the second time; practice makes perfect 偏离 | piānlí | deviate; stray; depart 身外之物 | shēnwàizhīwù | external possessions; worldly possessions 吃一堑长一智 | chīyíqiànchángyízhì | learn from one's mistakes; gain wisdom from a setback
I am starting a new (bonus) series of podcast episodes! This is going to be me reading Chinese stories to my husband before going to sleep, from one of my favorite author Sanmao!
Sanmao (三毛, 1943–1991) was a Taiwanese writer known for her travel literature and deeply personal essays. We will read from her most famous work, Stories of the Sahara (《撒哈拉的故事》), recounts her life with her Spanish husband José in the Western Sahara.
==================== 麻雀 | máquè | sparrow 复活节 | fù huó jié | Easter 阿尔及利亚 | Ā ěr jí lì yà | Algeria 撒哈拉沙漠 | Sā hā lā shā mò | Sahara Desert 理所当然 | lǐ suǒ dāng rán | of course; naturally 爱琴海 | Ài qín hǎi | Aegean Sea 潜水 | qián shuǐ | to dive 心愿 | xīn yuàn | wish; aspiration 摄影师 | shè yǐng shī | photographer 熊掌 | xióng zhǎng | bear paw (metaphor in idiom: can't have both) 抱怨 | bào yuàn | to complain 坚持 | jiān chí | to persist; to insist 不声不响 | bù shēng bù xiǎng | without making a sound; quietly 痛楚 | tòng chǔ | pain; anguish 平实 | píng shí | plain; simple 宿舍 | sù shè | dormitory 容光焕发 | róng guāng huàn fā | glowing with health and vigor 沙哈拉威 | Shā hā lā wēi | Sahrawi (people of the Sahara) 入籍 | rù jí | to naturalize; to become a citizen 户籍 | hù jí | household registration 公证 | gōng zhèng | notarization 出生证明 | chū shēng zhèng míng | birth certificate 居留证明 | jū liú zhèng míng | residence permit 领事馆 | lǐng shì guǎn | consulate 外交部 | wài jiāo bù | Ministry of Foreign Affairs 审核 | shěn hé | to examine; review 公告 | gōng gào | announcement 不伦不类 | bù lún bù lèi | incongruous; neither one thing nor the other 飞云似的 | fēi yún shì de | as fast as flying clouds 游牧民族 | yóu mù mín zú | nomadic people 幻灯片 | huàn dēng piàn | slide (presentation) 邮局信箱 | yóu jú xìn xiāng | post office mailbox 文件大战 | wén jiàn dà zhàn | document battle (figurative) 梦游似的 | mèng yóu shì de | like sleepwalking 发呆 | fā dāi | to be lost in thought; to stare blankly 电报 | diàn bào | telegram (a message sent via telegraph) 浪子 | làng zǐ | prodigal son; drifter 懊恼 | ào nǎo | annoyed; upset 失常 | shī cháng | abnormal 单身 | dān shēn | single; unmarried
Episode 95 | 在巴西开甜品店的小苏苏 XiaoSuSu’s pastry journey in Brazil
19 Sep 2025
00:35:47
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I am so happy to chat with my university friend Xiao SuSu to hear her story of opening a pastry shop in Brazil!! She shared the reason why she decided to open a cake shop after studying accounting (with me) in university, and we reminisced about our time back in the university... She even shared secret tips about baking the perfect sponge cake!
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We chatted with Carl, a Swedish audience member who’s been living in California for the past few years. How is living in the Bay Area helps him keep up his language skills? What music does he listen to in Chinese? And what is he studying in Physics in Berkley?
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Episode 94 | 跳舞跳舞烦恼全无 One dance a day, keep the doctors away
22 Aug 2025
00:31:39
Sissi is back! We chatted about my summer vacation highlight - I went to a Swing Dance camp in Herräng! We talked about why it feels good to give up control when dancing, and, what does "sucking cats on the cloud" mean?
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========= 呼声很高 hūshēng hěn gāo highly anticipated; popular demand 笑开了花 xiào kāilehuā smile broadly; be all smiles; beam with joy 脸红 liǎnhóng blush; turn red (in the face); flush 脸皮比较厚 liǎnpí bǐjiào hòu thick-skinned; not easily embarrassed 欣然接受 xīnránjiēshòu gladly accept; readily accept 谈吐 tántǔ speech; manner of speaking 云度假 yún dùjià cloud vacation; virtual vacation 云吸猫 yún xī māo cloud cat petting; virtual cat interaction; enjoying cat content online 上瘾 shàngyǐn addicted; addiction 吊带衫 diàodàishān tank top; camisole 避暑 bìshǔ escape the heat; summer resort; spend a holiday at a summer resort 强制性 qiángzhìxìng mandatory; compulsory; obligatory 放暑假 fàngshǔjiǎ have summer vacation; go on summer break 抹去 mǒ qù erase; wipe off; remove 淡漠 dànmò indifferent; apathetic; unconcerned 假日综合症 jiàrì zōnghézhèng holiday syndrome; post-holiday blues 调休 tiáoxiū adjusted leave; shift leave 服务业 fúwùyè service industry; service sector 舞蹈营 wǔdǎo yíng dance camp 西海岸 xīhǎiàn West Coast 性别角色 xìngbiéjuésè gender roles 一男一女 yìnányìnǚ a man and a woman 冥想 míngxiǎng meditation 韩国艺人 Hánguó yìrén Korean artist; Korean entertainer; Korean celebrity 练习生 liànxíshēng trainee; apprentice 出道 chū dào debut; to start a career 舞池 wǔchí dance floor 上下铺 shàngxià pù bunk bed 教会 jiāohuì church; congregation; religious organization 减肥训练营 jiǎnféi xùnliànyíng weight loss camp 上头 shàngtóu intoxicated; overwhelmed; excited 心流 xīn liú flow; state of flow 放空 fàngkōng empty; relax; clear the mind 控制狂 kòngzhì kuáng control freak 不安全感 bùānquángǎn insecurity; sense of insecurity 作祟 zuòsuì to haunt; to cause trouble; to make mischief 打个盹 dǎ gè dǔn take a nap; have a snooze 生理需要 shēnglǐxūyào physiological needs; biological needs 纯粹 chúncuì pure; purely; sheer 玩乐器 wán yuèqì play musical instruments 有交集 yǒu jiāojí have intersection; have overlap; intersect 五湖四海 wǔhúsìhǎi all over the world; from all corners of the earth 五音不全 wǔyīnbùquán tone-deaf; unable to carry a tune 音痴 yīn chī tone-deaf; musically inept 斗胆 dǒudǎn dare; venture 乐感 lègǎn sense of music; musicality 模式判定 móshì pàndìng pattern recognition; pattern determination
Renfei just spent a week hiking Sweden’s Kungsleden trail. We talked about why people choose to push their bodies, what pain reveals, and how shared challenges build connection and friendship!
偷偷摸摸 tōutōumōmō sneaky; stealthy; furtive 阴转晴 yīnzhuǎnqíng overcast to sunny; cloudy turning to clear 梗 gěng meme;joke;running gag 吐槽 tǔ cáo complain; ridicule; roast 暴晒 bàoshài exposure to the sun; sunburn 体感 tǐ gǎn perception; sensation; physical feeling 有两下子 yǒuliǎngxiàzi to be quite good at something; to have a knack for something; to be skillful 徒步 túbù hiking; walking; on foot 激进 jījìn radical; aggressive 保守 bǎoshǒu conservative; cautious; to guard 公里 gōnglǐ kilometer 露营 lùyíng camping 沿途 yántú along the way; on the way 登山 dēngshān mountain climbing; mountaineering 洗漱 xǐshù wash up; freshen up 背包客 bēibāokè backpacker 安营扎寨 ānyíngzhāzhài set up camp; pitch a tent 帐篷 zhàngpeng tent 简陋 jiǎnlòu simple; crude; shabby 上下铺 shàngxià pù bunk bed 上中下 shàngzhōngxià upper, middle, and lower; top, middle, and bottom 零经验 líng jīngyàn zero experience; no experience 卫星电话 wèixīngdiànhuà satellite phone 自来水 zìláishuǐ tap water; running water 原始 yuánshǐ original; primitive; raw 基础设施 jīchǔshèshī infrastructure 锅碗瓢盆 guōwǎnpiáopén pots and pans; kitchenware; cooking utensils 补给 bǔjǐ supply; replenish; resupply 方便面 fāngbiànmiàn instant noodles 自热锅 zì règuō self-heating pot 速食 sùshí fast food; instant food 炉灶 lúzào stove; kitchen range 公斤 gōngjīn kilogram 出乎了我的想象 chūhū le wǒ de xiǎngxiàng beyond my imagination; exceeded my expectations 距离感 jùlígǎn sense of distance; feeling of distance 小伙伴 xiǎohuǒbàn buddy; partner; pal 契合 qìhé to match; to fit; to be in harmony 面面相觑 miànmiànxiāngqù to look at each other in dismay; to be at a loss; to be perplexed 各自走自己的 gèzì zǒu zìjǐ de go one's own way; each go their own way 电子书 diànzishū e-book; electronic book 水泡 shuǐpào blister; bubble 烦躁 fánzào irritable; restless; agitated 麻木 mámù numb; insensitive; apathetic 磨起了水泡 móqǐ le shuǐpào developed blisters; got blisters 环线 huánxiàn loop line; ring road 你画我猜 nǐ huà wǒ cāi Pictionary; drawing and guessing game 放得开 fàng de kāi be at ease; be natural; be uninhibited 搞笑 gǎoxiào funny; hilarious; comical 有缘 yǒuyuán to be fated; to have a connection; to be destined 蛮厉 mán lì very intense; quite impressive 志愿者 zhìyuànzhě volunteer 好酷 hǎokù very cool; awesome 强势 qiángshì strong; aggressive; assertive 厉害 lìhai fierce; formidable; powerful 有力量 yǒu lìliang powerful; strong 砍柴 undefined undefined 感激 gǎnjī appreciate; feel grateful; be thankful 打水 dǎ shuǐ fetch water; draw water 淋浴 línyù shower 瞬间 shùnjiān moment; instant 苦难 kǔnàn suffering; hardship; misery 艰辛 jiānxīn hardship; difficulty; arduousness 亲近 qīnjìn intimate; close; friendly 玩玩闹闹 wánwán nào nào playful; horseplay; fooling around 打开心扉 dǎkāi xīnfēi open one's heart; open up 强度蛮大 qiángdù mán dà intense; high intensity 越野 yuèyě cross-country; off-road 佛系 fú xì Buddha-like; laid-back; non-competitive 美人鱼 měirényú mermaid 刀刃 dāorèn blade; edge of a knife 要旨 yàozhǐ gist; essence; main point 和解 héjiě reconciliation; settlement; compromise 放空思想 fàngkōng sīxiǎng empty the mind; clear the mind 一瘸一拐 yīquéyīguǎi limping; hobbling 半马 bàn mǎ half marathon 全马 quán mǎ full marathon 留点甜头 liúdiǎn tiántou leave some sweetness; leave a good impression 留有一些余地 liúyǒu yīxiē yúdì leave some room; allow some leeway; give some margin 抽筋 chōujīn cramp; muscle spasm
We welcome back Sara, a spanish girl who worked and lived in both Shanghai and Guangzhou. What are the differences between the expat community in different cities in China? And how does a "foreigner" make local friends in China?
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/818b64c9-7168-443f-b8f4-62cf8b19aa79
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辞职 cízhí resign; quit; resign from a job 领事馆 lǐngshìguǎn consulate 调休 tiáoxiū adjusted leave; compensatory leave 公共假期 gōnggòng jiàqī public holiday; public vacation 补偿 bǔcháng compensate; make up; offset 马德里 Mǎdélǐ Madrid 时差 shíchā time difference; jet lag 粤语 Yuèyǔ Cantonese 高科技 gāokējì high-tech; high technology 卷 juǎn competitive; intense; to roll 氛围 fēnwéi atmosphere; ambiance; vibe 咨询公司 zīxún gōngsī consulting company; consultancy 金融公司 jīnrónggōngsī financial company; finance company 书展 shūzhǎn book fair; book exhibition 音乐剧 yīnlèjù musical; musical theater 贸易 màoyì trade; commerce 中国人的圈子 Zhōngguó rén de quānzi Chinese people's circle; Chinese community; social circle of Chinese people 高学历 gāoxuélì highly educated; high academic qualifications 语言交换 yǔyán jiāohuàn language exchange 侦探小说 zhēntànxiǎoshuō detective novel; detective fiction 日本作家 Rìběn zuòjiā Japanese writer; Japanese author 打断 dǎduàn interrupt; break off; cut short 查字典 cházìdiǎn look up in the dictionary 下划线 xiàhuàxiàn underline
灰蒙蒙 huīmēngmēng hazy; overcast; gloomy 重头戏 zhòngtóuxì highlight; main event; centerpiece 浇灭 jiāomiè extinguish; put out; dampen 运河 yùnhé canal 挤满了 jǐmǎn le crowded; packed; filled to capacity 直译 zhíyì literal translation 性少数群体 xìng shǎoshù qúntǐ sexual minority group 彩虹 cǎihóng rainbow; LGBT community (informal) 同志 tóngzhì comrade; homosexual (slang) 同性恋群体 tóngxìngliàn qúntǐ LGBT community; homosexual community 禁忌 jìnjì taboo; forbidden; prohibited 罪恶 zuì'è crime; sin; evil 尺度大 chǐdù dà large scale; broad scope; explicit (in terms of content) 性教育 xìng jiàoyù sex education 生理课 shēnglǐ kè physiology class; biology class 素质教育 sùzhìjiàoyù quality education; education for all-round development 性教育 xìng jiàoyù sex education 坦诚 tǎnchéng honest; frank; candid 捅破这层窗户纸 tǒngpò zhè céng chuānghùzhǐ break the barrier; reveal the truth; make things clear 保护措施 bǎohùcuòshī protective measures; safety measures 性传染病 xìng chuánrǎnbìng sexually transmitted disease; STD 偏题 piāntí off-topic; digress 谈心 tánxīn to have a heart-to-heart talk; to chat intimately 旁敲侧击 pángqiāocèjī beat around the bush; hint indirectly; make oblique references 浅浅的 qiǎnqiǎnde shallow; slight; light 几句带过 jǐjù dài guò mention briefly; touch on briefly 早恋 zǎoliàn puppy love; young love; early romance 同居 tóngjū live together; cohabit 亲嘴 qīnzuǐ kiss 肢体接触 zhītǐ jiēchù physical contact; bodily contact 性生活 xìngshēnghuó sex life; sexual activity 抗拒度 kàngjù dù degree of resistance; level of opposition 婚前同居 hūnqián tóngjū cohabitation before marriage; living together before marriage 开放 kāifàng open; open-minded; liberal 结果导向 jiéguǒ dǎoxiàng result-oriented; outcome-focused 怀孕 huáiyùn to be pregnant; pregnancy 耳濡目染 ěrrúmùrǎn influenced by what one constantly sees and hears; imperceptibly influenced 阻碍 zǔ'ài obstacle; hindrance; obstruction 天平 tiānpíng balance; scale 断绝亲子关系 duànjué qīnziguānxì sever parent-child relationship; cut off family ties 隐忍 yǐnrěn forbearance; endure; tolerate
Episode 90 | 工作的意义是什么 What’s the point of work, really?
13 Jun 2025
00:39:39
In this episode, we dive into the big questions around work, life, and purpose. With layoffs happening in Sweden and AI changing the game, we reflect on what work means to us today—why we do it, how it's changing, and what role things like hobbies, money, and meaning play. We chat about trends like "lying flat" and early retirement, how different cultures see work, and even get into some Confucian ideas about self-cultivation and serving society.
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================== 气候异常 | qìhòuyìcháng | climate anomaly; climate abnormality 起伏不定 | qǐfúbúdìng | unstable; fluctuating; unpredictable 打喷嚏 | dǎpēntì | to sneeze 抗过敏 | kàngguòmǐn | anti-allergy; anti-allergic 处方 | chǔfāng | prescription 非处方药 | fēichǔfāngyào | over-the-counter medicine; non-prescription drug 抗生素 | kàngshēngsù | antibiotic 贸易战 | màoyìzhàn | trade war 关税 | guānshuì | tariff; customs duty 裁员 | cáiyuán | lay off; reduce staff; downsizing 躺平 | tǎngpíng | lie flat; take it easy; do nothing 说白了 | shuōbáile | to put it bluntly; frankly speaking; in other words 非常拼 | fēicháng pīn | very hardworking; very competitive 网红 | wǎng hóng | internet celebrity; online influencer 自媒体 | zì méitǐ | self-media; independent media; personal media 模糊 | móhu | blurry; vague; unclear 粉丝 | fěnsī | fans; followers 广告植入 | guǎnggào zhírù | product placement; advertisement placement 网红 | wǎng hóng | internet celebrity; online influencer 挂钩 | guàgōu | hook; link; connect 人类社会 | rénlèi shèhuì | human society 验尸 | yànshī | autopsy; post-mortem examination 话题扯远 | huàtí chěyuǎn | off-topic; digress 供需的关系 | gōngxū de guānxi | supply and demand relationship 虚荣心 | xūróngxīn | vanity; conceit 攀比心 | pānbǐ xīn | competitive mentality; desire to compare oneself with others 职业倦怠 | zhíyèjuàndài | occupational burnout; job burnout 一网打尽 | yīwǎngdǎjìn | catch everything in one go; a clean sweep 远古时代 | yuǎngǔshídài | ancient times; prehistoric era 吃不饱饭 | chībùbǎo fàn | not have enough to eat; go hungry 贵族阶级 | guìzú jiējí | aristocracy; nobility; noble class 特权 | tèquán | privilege; prerogative; special right 瑜伽 | yújiā | yoga 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 耳濡目染 | ěrrúmùrǎn | influenced by what one constantly sees and hears; subtly influenced 孔孟之道 | KǒngMèngzhīdào | Confucianism; the teachings of Confucius and Mencius 修身齐家治国平天下 | xiūshēn qíjiāzhìguópíngtiānxià | Cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the state, bring peace to the world 为人民服务 | wèi rénmín fúwù | serve the people 成就感 | chéngjiùgǎn | sense of achievement; sense of accomplishment 螺丝钉 | luósīdīng | screw; bolt 流水线 | liúshuǐxiàn | assembly line 岔开说一句 | chàkāi shuō yījù | by the way; incidentally 洗脑 | xǐnǎo | brainwash 做贡献 | zuò gòngxiàn | to contribute; to make a contribution 政治宣传 | zhèngzhìxuānchuán | political propaganda 本末倒置 | běnmòdàozhì | to put the cart before the horse; to reverse the primary and secondary tasks; to confuse priorities 心理咨询 | xīnlǐzīxún | psychological counseling; psychotherapy 人贵有自知之明 | rén guì yǒu zìzhīzhīmíng | It is valuable for people to have self-awareness; Self-awareness is a valuable trait 标杆 | biāogān | benchmark; standard; model 全球视野 | quánqiú shìyě | global perspective; global vision 领导力 | lǐngdǎolì | leadership 身心合一 | shēnxīn héyī | mind and body in harmony; unity of body and mind 落脚点 | luòjiǎodiǎn | foothold; stopping place; focus
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--------------- 毛呢外套 | máone wàitào | wool coat; woolen overcoat 南欧 | NánOū | Southern Europe 酷暑 | kùshǔ | extreme heat; scorching summer; intense heat 利用率 | lìyònglǜ | utilization rate; usage rate 体感 | tǐ gǎn | physical sensation; bodily sensation 活节 | huó jié | Easter 仲夏 | zhòngxià | midsummer 申请 | shēnqǐng | apply; application; to apply for 地缘政治 | dìyuán zhèngzhì | geopolitics 逼着我们 | bī zhe wǒmen | forcing us; compelling us 频繁 | pínfán | frequent; often; repeatedly 多年难遇 | duōnián nányù | rarely seen in many years; once in many years 暴风雨 | bàofēngyǔ | storm; tempest; violent storm 按照往年来说 | ànzhào wǎngnián láishuō | according to previous years; based on past years 打发时间 | dǎfa shíjiān | pass the time; kill time 毛毛雨 | máomaoyǔ | drizzle; light rain 出游高峰 | chūyóu gāofēng | travel peak; peak travel period 五一 | wǔyī | May 1st; International Workers' Day; Labor Day 周期性 | zhōuqīxìng | periodicity; periodic; cyclical 拍摄地 | pāishède | filming location; shooting location 弥补 | míbǔ | make up; compensate; remedy 城市漫游 | chéngshì mànyóu | city tour; urban exploration 特种兵的旅行 | tèzhǒngbīng de lǚxíng | special forces travel; military-style travel 伊斯坦布尔 | Yīsītǎnbù'ěr | Istanbul 商业化 | shāngyèhuà | commercialization 清真寺 | qīngzhēnsì | mosque 吃吃喝喝 | chīchīhēhē | eat and drink; to have a good time 地三鲜 | de sānxiān | three treasures of the earth; a dish made of potatoes, eggplants, and green peppers 干果 | gānguǒ | dried fruit; nuts 香料 | xiāngliào | spice; flavoring; seasoning 小贩 | xiǎofàn | vendor;peddler;hawker 叫卖 | jiàomài | to peddle; to hawk; to cry one's wares 熙熙攘攘 | xīxīrǎngrǎng | bustling; crowded; bustling with activity 翻脸不认人 | fānliǎnbùrènrén | turn against someone; betray; act as if one doesn't know someone 扯皮 | chěpí | to bicker; to squabble; to wrangle 戒备心 | jièbèi xīn | vigilance; alertness; wariness 一网打尽 | yīwǎngdǎjìn | catch everything in one go; catch the whole lot; round up 流浪 | liúlàng | to wander; to roam; to drift 豁口 | huōkǒu | notch; gap; nick 绝育 | juéyù | sterilization; neutering; spaying 品牌 | pǐnpái | brand 下来 | xiàlai | come down; descend; get off ; get out 大使馆 | dàshǐguǎn | embassy 人力物力 | rénlìwùlì | manpower and resources; human and material resources
Episode 87 | 花钱花在哪里最值 What is the most worth spending money on?
02 May 2025
00:30:47
免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/33dff241-38c9-4404-bc27-3743f554e5fc Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/33dff241-38c9-4404-bc27-3743f554e5fc Discord Group: https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s -------- In this episode I chatted with Julia about how our spending habits change as we get older—from buying stuff to paying for experiences—and what it really means to spend money on things that make us happy! We also chat about financial freedom, the limits of money, and why investing in health, family, and friends matters most. --------------- 地道 dìdào authentic; genuine; pure 花钱 huāqián spend money; expend 价值观 jiàzhíguān values; value system; moral principles 把钱花在刀刃上 bǎ qián huā zài dāorèn shàng to spend money wisely; to spend money where it is most needed 刀刃 dāorèn blade; cutting edge 包包 bāobāo bag; handbag; purse 门面 ménmian appearance; facade; front 购物狂 gòuwùkuáng shopaholic; shopping addict 你猜怎么 nǐ cāi zěnme guess what 网红 wǎng hóng internet celebrity; influencer 赶路 gǎnlù hurry on with one's journey; travel quickly; rush to a destination 特种兵 tèzhǒngbīng special forces; special operations forces; commando 打仗 dǎzhàng fight a battle; go to war 奢侈品 shēchǐpǐn luxury goods; luxury items 风土人情 fēngtǔrénqíng local conditions and customs; local culture 纯粹 chúncuì purely; purely and simply; sheer 律动 lǜdòng rhythm; movement; motion 触动 chùdòng touch; move; stir 转了一 zhuǎn le yī turned; spun 肥料 féiliào fertilizer; manure 发自内心的快乐 fāzìnèixīn de kuàilè joy from the heart; heartfelt happiness; genuine joy 有底气的 yǒu dǐqì de confident; assured 青年旅社 qīngnián lǚshè youth hostel 挑剔 tiāoti picky; fussy; fastidious 打了折扣 dǎ le zhékòu discounted; reduced 面朝大海，春暖花开 miàncháo dàhǎi, chūnnuǎnhuākāi Facing the sea, with spring blossoms; a poetic expression for a peaceful and pleasant life 三文鱼 sānwényú salmon 财务自由 cáiwù zìyóu financial freedom; financial independence 环游世界 huányóushìjiè travel around the world; tour the world 北上广深 běishàng guǎng shēn Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen 私人教练 sīrén jiàoliàn personal trainer 亿万富翁 yìwànfùwēng billionaire
五湖四海 | wǔhúsìhǎi | all over the world; everywhere; from all corners of the country 波士顿 | Bōshìdùn | Boston 放屁 | fàngpì | fart; nonsense; talk nonsense 屁股 | pìgu | buttocks; bottom; rear 开玩笑 | kāiwánxiào | joke; make fun of; kidding 口头语 | kǒutóuyǔ | spoken language; colloquialism; oral expression 坏了 | huài le | broken; out of order; bad 背地里 | bèidìli | behind someone's back; secretly 政治 | zhèngzhì | politics; political affairs 气血上升 | qìxuè shàngshēng | vital energy and blood rising; getting angry; feeling agitated 胸闷 | xiōngmēn | chest tightness; chest congestion 中医 | Zhōngyī | traditional Chinese medicine; TCM 身心 | shēnxīn | body and mind 抑郁 | yìyù | depression; melancholy 特朗普 | Tèlǎngpǔ | Trump; Donald Trump 主持人 | zhǔchírén | host; presenter; anchor 播新闻 | bō xīnwén | broadcast news; report news 主流 | zhǔliú | mainstream; main trend; essential aspect 北京腔 | Běijīng qiāng | Beijing accent; Beijing dialect 家长里短 | jiāchánglǐduǎn | domestic trivia; neighborhood gossip 私立寄宿 | sīlì jìsù | private boarding 李清照 | LǐQīngzhào | Li Qingzhao; a famous Chinese poet from the Song dynasty 杜甫 | DùFǔ | Du Fu; a famous Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty 变味 | biànwèi | to change in flavor; to lose original taste; to become distorted 儿化音 | érhuà yīn | erhua; erhua sound; retroflex final 带跑偏 | dài pǎo piān | lead astray; mislead 滨海新区 | Bīnhǎixīnqū | Binhai New Area 立场 | lìchǎng | position; standpoint; stance 民生新闻 | mínshēng xīnwén | people's livelihood news; news about people's lives; news concerning people's welfare 地缘政治 | dìyuán zhèngzhì | geopolitics 贴切 | tiēqiè | appropriate; suitable; fitting 操控 | cāokòng | control; manipulate 政客 | zhèngkè | politician 拥抱潮流 | yōngbào cháoliú | embrace the trend; follow the trend 映入眼帘 | yìngrùyǎnlián | come into view; catch one's eye; appear before one's eyes 倾向性 | qīngxiàngxìng | tendency; inclination; bias 官方媒体 | guānfāng méitǐ | official media; state media; government media 鱼龙混杂 | yúlónghùnzá | a mix of good and bad; a mix of the genuine and the fake 皇城根底下 | huángchénggēn dǐxia | under the imperial city; referring to people living in Beijing, close to political power 批判性思维 | pīpànxìng sīwéi | critical thinking
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夏令时 xiàlìngshí daylight saving time; summer time 晴空万里 qíngkōngwànlǐ clear sky; cloudless sky; sunny and cloudless 综艺节目 zōngyìjiémù variety show; entertainment program 盲目 mángmù blind; blindly; reckless 理智上 lǐzhì shàng rationally; intellectually 卖点 màidiǎn selling point 噱头 xuétóu gimmick; trick; stunt 透露 tòulù reveal; disclose; leak 真爱 zhēn ài true love 订了婚 dìng le hūn engaged 求婚 qiúhūn propose marriage; make a marriage proposal 单膝跪地 dān xī guì de kneel on one knee 求婚戒指 qiúhūn jièzhi engagement ring; wedding ring 考验人 kǎoyàn rén test people; challenge people 审美 shěnměi aesthetic; appreciation of beauty; taste 退缩 tuìsuō shrink back; flinch; retreat 长相 zhǎngxiàng appearance; looks; features 信誓旦旦 xìnshìdàndàn pledge solemnly; vow solemnly; swear 一刹那 yìshānà moment; instant 干净 gānjìng clean; neat; tidy 清爽 qīngshuǎng fresh; refreshing; neat 条条框框的 tiáotiáokuàngkuàng de rigid; inflexible; rule-bound 多元 duōyuán diverse; pluralistic; multifaceted 心存芥蒂 xīncúngàidì to hold a grudge; to harbor resentment 有争议性 yǒu zhēngyìxìng controversial; contentious 精英 jīngyīng elite; cream of the crop; top-notch 金融男 jīnróng nán finance guy; man working in finance 人生态度 rénshēngtàidù attitude towards life; outlook on life 底线 dǐxiàn bottom line; baseline; limit 以结婚为目的 yǐ jiéhūn wèi mùdì for the purpose of marriage; with marriage as the goal 吃货 chīhuò foodie; person who loves to eat 能够吃到一起 nénggòu chī dào yīqǐ able to eat together 皮蛋 pídàn century egg; preserved egg 嫁对了人 jià duì le rén married the right person 榨菜 zhàcài pickled mustard tuber 中国通 Zhōngguótōng China expert; Sinologist; someone knowledgeable about China 上善若水 shàngshànruòshuǐ The highest good is like water 水滴石穿 shuǐdīshíchuān constant dripping wears away a stone; perseverance; persistence 冷战 lěngzhàn cold war; silent treatment 过夜 guòyè stay overnight; spend the night; overnight
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Episode 83 | 时间：人生最大的奢侈 Time is the most luxury thing in life
04 Apr 2025
00:33:16
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旅居 lǚjū sojourn; stay temporarily; reside temporarily 障碍 zhàng'ài obstacle; barrier; hindrance 签证 qiānzhèng visa 奥运会 Aòyùnhuì Olympic Games 名山大川 Míngshāndàchuān famous mountains and great rivers; magnificent landscapes 宠坏 chǒnghuài spoil; pamper; coddle 欧盟 Oūméng European Union; EU 境内 undefined undefined 资深 zīshēn experienced; senior; veteran 菜鸟 càiniǎo rookie; novice; beginner 风筝冲浪 fēngzhēng chōnglàng kitesurfing; kiteboarding 滑雪 huáxuě skiing 摔倒 shuāidǎo fall down; tumble 呛水 qiāngshuǐ choke on water; water choking 淹 yān to drown; to flood; to submerge 摔得太猛了 shuāi de tàiměng le fell too hard; fell too violently 轮滑 lúnhuá roller skating; inline skating 眼手协调 yǎn shǒu xiétiáo hand-eye coordination 平衡性 pínghéngxìng balance; equilibrium 卷的工作 juǎn de gōngzuò competitive job; high-pressure job 数字游民 shùzì yóumín digital nomad 打工 dǎgōng to work; to do a job; to work part-time 顺手 shùnshǒu smoothly; easily; without difficulty 一套班子 yītào bānzi a team; a setup; a group 枯燥 kūzào dull; boring; dry 乏味 fáwèi boring; dull; tedious 社交媒体 shèjiāo méitǐ social media 繁琐 fánsuǒ tedious;complex; cumbersome 重复性 chóngfùxìng repetitiveness; repetitiveness; redundancy 艰苦奋斗 jiānkǔfèndòu hard struggle; arduous effort; hard work 朝九晚五 cháojiǔwǎnwǔ nine-to-five; typical office hours 占了一头 zhàn le yītóu dominate; take the lead; occupy a position 鱼与熊掌不能兼得 yúyǔxióngzhǎng bùnéng jiānde You can't have it both ways; You can't have your cake and eat it too; You can't have the best of both worlds 局部最优解 júbù zuìyōu jiě local optimal solution 中药 Zhōngyào traditional Chinese medicine; Chinese herbal medicine 中文的语境 Zhōngwén de yǔjìng Chinese context; context in Chinese 年龄层 niánlíngcéng age group; age range; age bracket
Episode 82 | 最近迷上了打壁球 (re-upload) New hobby - squash!
21 Mar 2025
00:25:23
UpdateMarch 23: The episode is re-uploaded with better sound quality. 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/793525c6-f471-4024-95df-d58fd6cd2fd1 ---- Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/793525c6-f471-4024-95df-d58fd6cd2fd1 ---- 天高鸟任飞 tiān gāo niǎo rèn fēi The sky is high and the birds fly freely; a metaphor for freedom or limitless possibilities 海阔凭鱼跃 hǎikuòpíngyúyuè The sea is wide, allowing fish to leap; a metaphor for having freedom or space to develop 务实派 wùshí pài pragmatist; practical person 契合 qìhé to match; to fit; to be compatible 广阔的水域 guǎngkuò de shuǐyù vast waters; expansive waters; broad waters 寓意 yùyì implied meaning; implication; connotation 昕 xīn dawn; sunrise 初升 chū shēng rising; newly risen 中性化 zhōngxìnghuà neutralization; gender-neutral; androgynous 斯德哥尔摩 Sīdégē'ěrmó Stockholm 数据分析师 shùjù fēnxīshī data analyst 就业市场 jiùyè shìchǎng job market; employment market 开拓 kāituò open up; develop; expand 羞涩 xiūsè shy; bashful; embarrassed 放开自己 fàngkāi zìjǐ let go of oneself; relax oneself; be oneself 有氧 yǒuyǎng aerobic; oxygenated 无氧 wúyǎng anaerobic; without oxygen 训练频率 xùnliàn pínlǜ training frequency 健身馆 jiànshēn guǎn gym; fitness center 初衷 chūzhōng original intention; initial intention; original aspiration 总动员 zǒngdòngyuán mobilization; rally 博大精深 bódàjīngshēn broad and profound; extensive and profound; deep and extensive 壁球 bìqiú squash 社群 shèqún community; social group
------ 招聘 zhāopìn recruit; hire; recruitment 招募 zhāomù recruit; enlist; hire 质量 zhìliàng quality; mass 稳定 wěndìng stable; steady; stability 反馈 fǎnkuì feedback; response 神不知鬼不觉 shénbùzhīguǐbùjué unnoticed; without anyone knowing; stealthily 宅家 zhái jiā stay at home; homebody 职场 zhíchǎng workplace; job market; professional world 麦克风 màikèfēng microphone 门槛 ménkǎn threshold; doorstep; minimum requirement 粗制滥造 cūzhìlànzào shoddy; rough and slipshod work; poorly made 有保障 yǒu bǎozhàng guaranteed; secure; reliable 有默契 yǒu mòqì have tacit understanding; be in sync; have rapport 跳出你的舒适圈 tiàochū nǐ de shūshì quān step out of your comfort zone 读博 dú bó pursue a doctoral degree; study for a PhD 新加坡 Xīnjiāpō Singapore 懒散 lǎnsǎn lazy; slack; sluggish 自驱力 zì qū lì self-motivation; self-drive 导师 dǎoshī mentor; tutor; advisor 前后鼻音 qiánhòu bíyīn nasal sounds; anterior and posterior nasal sounds 透露过 tòulù guò revealed; disclosed 虚岁 xūsuì nominal age; traditional Chinese age; fictitious age 满打满算 mǎndǎmǎnsuàn full calculation; complete count; thorough reckoning 实岁 shí suì actual age; real age 受精卵 shòujīngluǎn fertilized egg; zygote 严谨 yánjǐn rigorous; strict; precise 钻牛角尖 zuānniújiǎojiān to take something too seriously; to be overly focused; to split hairs 钻研精神 zuānyán jīngshén spirit of research; dedication to study; investigative spirit 较真 jiàozhēn serious; earnest; take things too seriously 知之为知之，不知为不知 zhīzhīwéizhīzhī, bùzhīwéibùzhī To know what you know and to know what you don't know 不懂装懂 bùdǒngzhuāngdǒng pretend to understand; feign understanding 尬聊 gà liáo awkward chat; awkward conversation 催化剂 cuīhuàjì catalyst
Episode 80 | 住在越南的美国人和我讲中文 Speaking Chinese with an American who lives in Vietnam
21 Feb 2025
00:37:09
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台湾腔 Táiwān qiāng Taiwanese accent 闺蜜 guī mì best friend (female); close female friend 基友 jī yǒu close friend; buddy; bromance 吃醋 chīcù to be jealous; to feel jealous 网红 wǎng hóng internet celebrity; online influencer 遥不可及 yáobùkějí unreachable; unattainable; out of reach 谦虚 qiānxū modest; humble 降维打击 jiàng wéi dǎjī dimensionality reduction attack; overwhelming advantage; simplify a problem to solve it easily 活学活用 huóxuéhuóyòng learn and apply flexibly; learn and use in a practical way 三体 sān tǐ Three-Body (referring to the science fiction novel 'The Three-Body Problem') 科幻小说 kēhuànxiǎoshuō science fiction novel 直白 zhíbái blunt; straightforward; direct 直男 zhí nán straight man; heterosexual man 自黑 zì hēi self-deprecating; self-mocking 洋垃圾 yánglājī foreign trash; imported waste 外国友人 wàiguó yǒurén foreign friend; foreigner 夸张 kuāzhāng exaggerate; exaggerated; overstate 中国速度 Zhōngguó sùdù China speed 炼乳 liànrǔ condensed milk 按摩 ànmó massage 一个天堂 yígè tiāntáng a paradise; a heaven 脱口秀群 tuōkǒuxiù qún comedy show group; stand-up comedy group 稿子 gǎozi manuscript; draft; script 脚本 jiǎoběn script; screenplay 蓝海战略 lánhǎi zhànlüè Blue Ocean Strategy 吹牛 chuīniú to brag; to boast 露馅 lòuxiàn to be exposed; to leak out; to reveal a secret 小意思 xiǎoyìsi small meaning; trivial; no big deal 顶流 dǐng liú top stream; top influencer; top celebrity
除夕 Chúxī Chinese New Year's Eve; Lunar New Year's Eve 偷懒 tōulǎn to slack off; to be lazy; to loaf 打麻将 dǎmájiāng play Mahjong 象征意义 xiàngzhēngyìyì symbolic meaning; symbolism 弹幕 dànmù bullet screen; barrage 仪式感 yíshì gǎn sense of ritual; ceremonial feeling 食饼筒 shí bǐng tǒng spring roll; a type of roll with various fillings 春饼 chūnbǐng spring pancake; Chinese spring roll 卤肉 lǔròu braised meat 汽锅鸡 qìguō jī steamed chicken; Yunnan steamed chicken 八宝饭 bābǎofàn Eight-Treasure Rice; Eight-Treasure Rice Pudding 温馨 wēnxīn warm; cozy; heartwarming 自然而然 zìrán'érrán naturally; automatically; spontaneously 拜年 bàinián to pay a New Year visit; to wish someone a Happy New Year 大年初一 dàniánchūyī New Year's Day (first day of the Lunar New Year) 红包 hóngbāo red envelope; red packet; monetary gift 晚辈 wǎnbèi younger generation; juniors; younger members of a family 小辈 xiǎobèi junior; younger generation 节点 jiédiǎn node; point; joint 心安理得 xīn'ānlǐdé feel at ease; have no qualms; with a clear conscience 只入不出 zhǐ rù bù chū only in, not out; only intake, no output 陷入了沉思 xiànrù le chénsī fell into deep thought; became lost in thought 零花钱 línghuāqián pocket money; allowance; spending money 消费观念 xiāofèiguānniàn consumption concept; spending philosophy 转账 zhuǎnzhàng transfer money; transfer funds; bank transfer 压岁钱 yāsuìqián New Year's money; money given to children as a Lunar New Year gift 搓麻将 cuōmá jiāng play mahjong 烟花爆竹 yānhuābàozhú fireworks; firecrackers 年味 nián wèi festive atmosphere; New Year spirit 年味 nián wèi festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year 国泰民安 guótàimín'ān peace and prosperity; the country is prosperous and the people are at peace 营造 yíngzào construct; build; create 龙抬头 lóngtáitóu Dragon Raises Its Head; a traditional Chinese festival 成语字典 chéngyǔ zìdiǎn idiom dictionary 鞭炮声 biānpáoshēng sound of firecrackers
Episode 78 | 不想结婚的闺蜜们 My girl friends who don't want to get married
24 Jan 2025
00:36:15
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闺蜜 guī mì best friend (between girls); close female friend 客气 kèqi polite; courteous; modest 出错 chūcuò make a mistake; error; go wrong 称呼 chēnghu to call; to address; a form of address 冒犯 màofàn offend; affront; insult 安全牌 ānquán pái safe option; safe bet 宣传教育 xuānchuánjiàoyù propaganda; education; publicity 博物馆 bówùguǎn museum 上厕所 shàng cèsuǒ go to the toilet; use the restroom 挫折 cuòzhé setback; frustration; defeat 吐槽 tǔ cáo to complain; to ridicule; to roast 追星 zhuīxīng to idolize; to chase celebrities; to be a fan of 相亲 xiāngqīn blind date; arranged date 主观能动性 zhǔguān néngdòngxìng subjective initiative; personal initiative 不太情愿 bú tài qíngyuàn reluctant; unwilling 眼缘 yǎn yuán chemistry; attraction; first impression 缘分 yuánfèn fate; destiny 直白一点 zhíbái yīdiǎn more straightforward; a bit more direct 聊得来 liáodé lái get along well; hit it off 敞开心扉 chǎngkāi xīnfēi open one's heart; open up 切入点 qiērùdiǎn entry point; breakthrough point 直白 zhíbái straightforward; direct; blunt 全职妈妈 quánzhí māma stay-at-home mom; full-time mom 共情能力 gòng qíng nénglì empathy; ability to empathize 高素质 gāosùzhì high quality; well-educated; high caliber 把自己当回事儿 bǎ zìjǐ dāng huíshìér take oneself seriously; be self-important 情感需求 qínggǎn xūqiú emotional needs; emotional requirements 恶意 èyì malice; ill will; bad intention 人际关系 rénjìguānxì interpersonal relationships; human relations 领导 lǐngdǎo leader; boss; superior 自洽 zì qià self-consistent; self-reconciled 好意 hǎoyì kindness; goodwill; good intention 对象 duìxiàng partner; object; target 大环境 dà huánjìng general environment; macro environment; overall situation 适龄 shìlíng of suitable age; age-appropriate 讯号 xùnhào signal; message; indication 被恭维 bèi gōngwei to be flattered; to receive compliments 舒适圈 shūshì quān comfort zone 磕CP kē C P ship a couple; be a fan of a pairing 秀恩爱 xiù ēn'ài show off love; public display of affection 戒备心 jièbèi xīn vigilance; alertness; wariness 循环 xúnhuán cycle; loop; circulate 瓜子 guāzǐ melon seeds; sunflower seeds 好甜 hǎo tián so sweet; very sweet 性价比 xìngjiàbǐ cost-performance ratio; value for money 将就 jiāng jiù make do; put up with; tolerate 顾虑 gùlǜ concern; worry; misgiving 固有的观念 gùyǒu de guānniàn inherent concept; inherent notion; inherent idea 牺牲 xīshēng sacrifice 生活节奏 shēnghuójiézòu life rhythm; pace of life 妥协 tuǒxié compromise; yield 谦让 qiānràng to give in; to yield; to make concessions 探讨 tàntǎo explore; discuss; investigate
Happy New Year 2025! I’m delighted to continue the journey of Mandarin Learning with all of you this year! In our first episode of the new year, let’s talk about why Chinese students decide to study abroad. What motivates them, and where is their top destination?
------------- 越南 Yuènán Vietnam 体制内 tǐzhì nèi within the system; part of the system 国际教育 guójì jiàoyù international education 教育机构 jiàoyù jīgòu educational institution; educational organization 双语学校 shuāngyǔxuéxiào bilingual school 按部就班 ànbùjiùbān follow the prescribed order; step by step; methodically 轨迹 guǐjì trajectory; path; track 辅导 fǔdǎo tutor; coach; guidance 从你的观察来 cóng nǐ de guānchá lái From your observation; In your view; According to your observation 教学资源 jiàoxuézīyuán teaching resources; educational resources 中美关系 zhōngměiguānxì China-US relations 核心原因 héxīn yuányīn core reason; main reason 资源的分配 Zīyuán de fēnpèi allocation of resources; distribution of resources 均衡 jūnhéng balanced; equilibrium 公立体制 gōnglì tǐzhì public system; public institution 财力 cáilì financial resources; financial capability 高薪 gāoxīn high salary; well-paid 直辖市 zhíxiáshì municipality directly under the central government 资源集中 Zīyuán jízhōng resource concentration; concentration of resources 顶尖高校 dǐngjiān gāoxiào top universities; leading universities; elite universities 媲美 pìměi comparable to; rival; match 常青藤 chángqīngténg Ivy League 工程师 gōngchéngshī engineer 红利 hónglì dividend; bonus 国际视野 guójì shìyě international perspective; global vision 商科 Shāngkē business studies; business major 理科 lǐkē science; science subjects 工科 gōngkē engineering; technical studies 从商 cóngshāng to engage in business; to do business 文学 wénxué literature 哲学 zhéxué philosophy 就业导向 jiùyè dǎoxiàng employment-oriented; employment direction 功利化 gōnglìhuà pragmatism; utilitarianism 备选项 bèi xuǎnxiàng alternative; backup option 透明的天花板 tòumíng de tiānhuābǎn glass ceiling 不可预见性 bù kěyùjiànxìng unpredictability; unforeseeability 观望态度 guānwàng tàidu wait-and-see attitude 留美 liúměi study in the United States; stay in the United States
Thank you so much for your support for the past one year. I really look forward to continuing this journey with you in 2025! MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! 谢谢你们！
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Episode 73 | 在硅谷怎么搞定投资和客户 Winning investors and customers in Silicon Valley
22 Nov 2024
00:23:13
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即兴喜剧 jíxìng xǐjù improvisational comedy; improv comedy; improv 尴尬 gāngà awkward; embarrassed 才思枯竭 cáisī kūjié exhaustion of ideas; creative burnout; mental block 脱口秀 tuōkǒuxiù talk show; stand-up comedy 搞混淆 gǎo hùnxiáo to confuse; to mix up 彩排 cǎipái rehearse; rehearsal 笑话 xiàohuà joke; jest; funny story 段子 duànzi joke; story; sketch 游戏规则 yóuxìguīzé game rules; rules of the game 打一下广告 dǎ yīxià guǎnggào to advertise; to promote 入门老师 rùmén lǎoshī introductory teacher; beginner's teacher; mentor 走向 zǒuxiàng trend; direction; course 浓缩 nóngsuō to concentrate; to condense; to compress 精华 jīnghuá essence; quintessence; the best part 大前提 dàqiántí major premise; main premise; primary assumption 语境 yǔjìng context; linguistic context 团队建设 tuánduì jiànshè team building 社团 shètuán club; association; society 防备心 fángbèi xīn defensiveness; vigilance 过家家 guòjiājiā play house; play pretend; role-playing 幼稚的 yòuzhì de childish; immature 洋娃娃 yángwáwa doll; toy doll 零门槛 líng ménkǎn zero threshold; no threshold; no entry barrier 戏精附体 xì jīng fùtǐ overacting; being overly dramatic; acting possessed 递进 dìjìn progression; gradation; incremental 切换 qiēhuàn switch; change; shift 暖场 nuǎn chǎng warm up; warming up 抗拒 kàngjù resist; oppose; reject 解放天性 jiěfàng tiānxìng liberate nature; free one's natural instincts 符合直觉 fúhé zhíjué intuitive; in line with intuition; makes sense intuitively 表露 biǎolù to reveal; to show; to express 束缚 shùfù to bind; to restrict; to constrain 想象力 xiǎngxiànglì imagination 直觉 zhíjué intuition; instinct 过脑子 guò nǎozi to think carefully; to consider 得体 détǐ appropriate; proper; fitting 摒弃了 bìngqì le abandoned; discarded; gave up 坦诚相待 tǎnchéngxiāngdài treat each other with sincerity; be honest and sincere with each other 牦牛 máoniú yak 举手示 jǔshǒu shì raise hand to signal 喜剧效果 xǐjùxiàoguǒ comedic effect; comedy effect 实验性 shíyànxìng experimental 抛 pāo to throw; to toss; to fling 汇报演出 huìbào yǎnchū report performance; presentation performance; showcase 仪式感 yíshì gǎn sense of ritual; ceremonial feeling 开放麦 kāifàng mài open mic 圈子 quānzi circle; group; community 前仰后合 qiányǎnghòuhé to laugh uproariously; to be convulsed with laughter 发源地 fāyuándì place of origin; birthplace; source 做广告 zuòguǎnggào advertise; advertising
Learner Talks E16 | 六十岁开始学中文 Start learning Chinese at the age of 60
04 Oct 2024
00:17:20
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Episode 69 | 新朋友，老朋友 New friends, old friends (Part 2)
20 Sep 2024
00:16:29
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--- 维系 wéixì maintain; sustain; keep 淡掉 dàn diào fade away; disappear; diminish 认可 rènkě to recognize; to approve; to acknowledge 释怀 shìhuái to release (from worry); to let go; to get over 翻天覆地 fāntiānfùdì earth-shaking; tremendous; radical 物理 wùlǐ physics; physical 隔多久 gé duōjiǔ how often; how long (between) 性价比 xìngjiàbǐ cost-performance ratio; cost-effectiveness; value for money 结婚生子 jiéhūn shēngzǐ get married and have children 微弱 wēiruò weak; faint; feeble 随机 suíjī random; accidental; casual 志同道合 zhìtóngdàohé like-minded; sharing the same ideals and beliefs; kindred spirits 即兴喜剧 jíxìng xǐjù improvisational comedy; improv comedy 上台表演 shàngtái biǎoyǎn go on stage to perform; perform on stage 编曲 biānqǔ arrangement; music arrangement 创作 chuàngzuò create; produce; write 火花 huǒhuā spark; flash; sparkle 社交焦虑 shèjiāo jiāolǜ social anxiety 巅峰 diānfēng peak; pinnacle; summit 大浪淘沙 dàlàngtáoshā the sifting of the sands; the test of time 冲刷 chōngshuā to wash away; to erode; to scour 淘米 táomǐ to wash rice 掺和 chānhuo mix; blend; mingle 雨衣 yǔyī raincoat
Episode 68 | 如果明天就死翘翘了怎么办 (Part 1) What if I die tomorrow?
15 Sep 2024
00:24:54
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---- 阳光普照 yángguāngpǔzhào sunny; bathed in sunlight 入冬 rùdōng to enter winter; to start winter 西海岸 xīhǎiàn west coast; western coast 踏实 tāshi steady; dependable; down-to-earth 三心二意 sānxīn'èryì distracted; half-hearted; indecisive 探索城市 tànsuǒ chéngshì explore the city 绕一个圈 rào yīgèquān to take a loop; to make a circle; to go around 闲情逸致 xiánqíngyìzhì leisure and elegance; leisurely mood 岩壁 yánbì rock wall; cliff 安全带 ānquándài seatbelt; safety belt; harness 钢筋 gāngjīn rebar; reinforcing steel 攀爬 pānpá climb; scale 绳索 shéngsuǒ rope; cord 危险系数 wēixiǎn xìshù risk factor; danger coefficient 出意外 chū yìwài have an accident; meet with a mishap; unexpected situation 恐高程度 kǒng gāo chéngdù degree of acrophobia; level of fear of heights 惊险 jīngxiǎn thrilling; breathtaking; hair-raising 社交账户 shèjiāo zhànghù social media account; social networking account 遗嘱 yízhǔ will; testament 告别仪式 gàobiéyíshì farewell ceremony; farewell ritual; goodbye ceremony 癌症 áizhèng cancer 葬礼 zànglǐ funeral 做斗争 zuò dòuzhēng to fight; to struggle 骨灰 gǔhuī ashes; cremated remains 嗝屁 gé pì to die; to kick the bucket 凄凉 qīliáng desolate; bleak; miserable 自嘲 zìcháo self-deprecating; self-mockery 横着刮 héng zhe guā scrape horizontally; scrape sideways 打雨伞 dǎ yǔsǎn to use an umbrella 治愈 zhìyù to heal; to cure 害怕社交 hàipà shèjiāo afraid of socializing; fear of social interaction 假象 jiǎxiàng illusion; false appearance; deception
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---- 饭量 fàn liàng appetite; food intake 搭讪 dā shàn strike up a conversation; hit on; chat up 看包 kàn bāo watch the bags; look after the bags 贿赂 huì lù bribe; bribery 有原则 yǒu yuánzé principled; having principles 莫名其妙 mò míng qí miào baffling; inexplicable; without rhyme or reason 硬刚 yìng gāng to confront head-on; to not back down 让步 ràng bù to concede; to give in; to yield 纵容 zòng róng to indulge; to condone; to tolerate 划算 huásuàn worth it; cost-effective; a good deal 莫桑比克 Mò sāng bǐ kè Mozambique 诈唬 zhà hǔ bluff; deceive 虚张声势 xū zhāng shēng shì bluff; bluster; empty show of strength 淋湿 lín shī to get wet; to be drenched 调节 tiáojié adjust; regulate; mediate 追究 zhuījiū investigate; look into; hold accountable 遇到彼此 yù dào bǐ cǐ meet each other; encounter each other 漫无目的 màn wú mù dì aimless; without purpose 磨合 mó hé to adapt; to adjust; to get used to each other 随性 suí xìng casual; free-spirited; spontaneous 打卡 dǎ kǎ to clock in; to check in; to punch in 意识形态 yìshí xíngtài ideology 显摆 xiǎnbai show off; flaunt 不可预知 bù kě yù zhī unforeseeable; unpredictable 上下铺 shàng xià pù bunk bed
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Episode 65 | 去一个新国家最担心什么？What's your biggest concern moving to a new country?
02 Aug 2024
00:27:31
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ 阿姆斯特丹 Amǔsītèdān Amsterdam 纪念日 jìniànrì anniversary; commemoration day 好巧不巧 hǎoqiǎo bùqiǎo by coincidence; as luck would have it 恐怖袭击 kǒngbùxíjī terrorist attack 治安 zhì'ān public security; law and order 人际关系 rénjìguānxì interpersonal relationships 直截了当 zhíjiéliǎodàng straightforward; direct; blunt 领事馆 lǐngshìguǎn consulate; consulate general 小红书 xiǎo hóng shū Little Red Book; Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media and e-commerce platform) 吃了闭门羹 chī le bìméngēng to be refused entry; to be turned away 趟浑水 tànghúnshuǐ to get involved in trouble; to wade into muddy waters 俗语 súyǔ common saying; proverb; colloquialism 重蹈覆辙 chóngdǎofùzhé repeat the same mistake; follow the same old disastrous road 靠不住 kàobuzhù unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy 乌龙 wūlóng blunder; mistake; mix-up 困难重重 kùnnánzhòngzhòng full of difficulties; beset with difficulties; fraught with difficulties 恐慌 kǒnghuāng panic; fear; scare 树立 shùlì to establish; to set up; to build 给力 gěi lì awesome; impressive; effective 投缘 tóuyuán get along well; hit it off 缘分 yuánfèn fate; destiny; serendipity 搬家 bānjiā to move (house); moving 渠道 undefined undefined 荷兰 Hélán Netherlands; Holland 储值卡 chǔzhíkǎ stored-value card; prepaid card 唠嗑 làokē to chat; to gossip 老城区 Lǎochéngqū old town; old city 雨鞋 yǔxié rain boots; galoshes 绵绵细雨 undefined undefined 多元 duōyuán diverse; pluralistic 包容 bāoróng tolerance; inclusiveness; acceptance 门槛 ménkǎn threshold; doorstep; barrier 未知 wèizhī unknown; uncertainty; the unknown 循序渐进 xúnxùjiànjìn proceed step by step; progress gradually
Learner Talks E15 | “你是哪里人”这个问题好难 It is so difficult to answer "where are you from"
19 Jul 2024
00:28:12
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----------- 久违 jiǔwéi long time no see; long-awaited 收养 shōuyǎng adopt; adoption 一模一样 yīmúyīyàng exactly the same; identical 有利有弊 yǒulìyǒubì has advantages and disadvantages; has pros and cons 动力 dònglì motivation; drive; impetus 惭愧 cánkuì ashamed; embarrassed 排斥 páichì reject; exclude; repel 叛逆 pànnì rebellious; defiant 融入 róngrù to integrate; to assimilate; to blend into 打扮 dǎban to dress up; to make up; to decorate 化妆 huàzhuāng makeup; to put on makeup 睁大 zhēng dà open wide; open big 领会到 lǐnghuìdào to comprehend; to grasp; to understand 血统 xuètǒng bloodline; lineage; ancestry 国际化 guójìhuà internationalization; globalization 身份认同 shēnfèn rèntóng identity; identification 国籍 guójí nationality 麻烦 máfan trouble; troublesome; inconvenience 孤儿院 gū'éryuàn orphanage 亲生父母 qīnshēngfùmǔ biological parents 瞒 mán to hide; to conceal; to deceive 综合性 zōnghéxìng comprehensive; integrated; holistic 包容 bāoróng tolerant; inclusive; forgiving 教科书 jiàokēshū textbook
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幻想_|_huànxiǎng_|_fantasy; illusion; daydream 职场休息_|_zhíchǎng xiūxi_|_career break; taking a break from work 无业人员_|_wúyèrényuán_|_unemployed person; jobless person 有毒文化_|_yǒudú wénhuà_|_toxic culture 吃不消_|_chībuxiāo_|_cannot bear; cannot stand; be overwhelmed 紧绷_|_jǐnbēng_|_tense; tight 突发_|_tūfā_|_sudden; unexpected 干劲_|_gànjìn_|_enthusiasm; drive; motivation 人工智能_|_réngōngzhìnéng_|_artificial intelligence; AI 新的领域_|_xīn de lǐngyù_|_new field; new area 辞职_|_cízhí_|_resign; quit; resignation 交接_|_jiāojiē_|_to hand over; to transfer; to take over 赶_|_gǎn_|_to rush; to hurry; to catch up 责任感_|_zérèngǎn_|_sense of responsibility 松懈_|_sōngxiè_|_relax; slack off; loosen 晚节不保_|_wǎnjíebùbǎo_|_to fail to maintain one's integrity in old age; to ruin one's reputation in one's later years 离职_|_lízhí_|_resign; leave one's job; quit 短痛_|_duǎn tòng_|_short-term pain 长痛_|_cháng tòng_|_long-term pain; prolonged pain 剩余时间_|_shèngyúshíjiān_|_spare time; free time; extra time 愿望清单_|_yuànwàng qīngdān_|_bucket list; wish list 内卷_|_nèi juǎn_|_involution; excessive competition; overworking oneself 遛狗_|_liùgǒu_|_to walk the dog 洗脑_|_xǐnǎo_|_brainwash 刷剧_|_shuā jù_|_binge-watch TV shows; marathon TV series 撑不了_|_chēng bùliǎo_|_cannot endure; cannot last; cannot hold on 沉迷_|_chénmí_|_to be addicted; to be engrossed; to be obsessed 外卖_|_wàimài_|_takeout; takeaway; delivery 冥想_|_míngxiǎng_|_meditation 卷_|_juǎn_|_to roll; to curl; to involve oneself in something 精神内耗_|_jīngshén nèihào_|_mental burnout; mental exhaustion 桌游_|_zhuō yóu_|_board game 了无生气_|_le wúshēngqì_|_lifeless; dull; listless 葛优躺_|_GěYōu tǎng_|_Ge You slouch; slouching like Ge You 情绪价值_|_qíngxù jiàzhí_|_emotional value; emotional support; emotional worth 打卡_|_dǎkǎ_|_check in; clock in; punch in 经济基础_|_jīngjìjīchǔ_|_economic foundation; economic basis 有利有弊_|_yǒulìyǒubì_|_has advantages and disadvantages; pros and cons
Episode 62 | 我的中式婚礼全记录 My Chinese wedding (video included!)
21 Jun 2024
00:29:39
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Video of our Chinese wedding (!!): https://youtu.be/ATf_bThijx8?si=Ff_KerFMu4Prs-kq
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寂寞__jìmò__lonely; lonesome; solitude 亲戚朋友__qīnqīpéngyǒu__relatives and friends 热闹__rènao__lively; bustling; busy 酷炫__kù xuàn__cool; flashy; stylish 国际化__guójìhuà__internationalization; globalization 回顾__huígù__review; look back; reflect 亮点__liàngdiǎn__highlight 复盘__fùpán__review; replay; debrief 抬轿子__táijiàozi__to carry a sedan chair 组装__zǔzhuāng__assemble; put together 轿子__jiàozi__sedan chair; palanquin 传统习俗__chuántǒngxísú__traditional customs; traditional practices 宣传__xuānchuán__propaganda; publicity; promotion 新奇__xīnqí__novel; new and strange; interesting 参与感__cānyǔgǎn__sense of participation; sense of involvement 唢呐__suǒnà__suona; Chinese shawm; traditional Chinese wind instrument 乐器__yuèqì__musical instrument 扬声器__yángshēngqì__loudspeaker; speaker 自发__zìfā__spontaneous; voluntary 红盖头__hónggàitóu__red bridal veil 租赁__zūlìn__lease; rent; hire 秀禾__xiù hé__Xiuhe (traditional Chinese wedding dress) 枇杷树__pípáshù__loquat tree 药用价值__yàoyòngjiàzhí__medicinal value 酿__niàng__brew; ferment; make (wine, etc.) 友善__yǒushàn__friendly; kind 难忘的一个经历__nánwàng de yígè jīnglì__an unforgettable experience 浩浩荡荡__hàohàodàngdàng__mighty; vast and mighty; magnificent 风土人情__fēngtǔrénqíng__local conditions and customs; local customs and practices; local culture 淳朴__chúnpǔ__simple and honest; unsophisticated; sincere 吃席__chī xí__to attend a banquet; to feast 传统__chuántǒng__tradition; traditional 露天__lùtiān__outdoor; open-air 端菜__duāncài__serve dishes 蛏子__chēngzǐ__razor clam 生煎包__shēng jiān bāo__pan-fried buns; fried dumplings 龙虾__lóngxiā__lobster 螃蟹__undefined__undefined 鱼虾__yúxiā__fish and shrimp 拼图__pīntú__jigsaw puzzle 佩服__pèifú__admire; respect 装裱__zhuāngbiǎo__to mount (a picture or calligraphy); to frame 复制__fùzhì__copy; duplicate; reproduce 拷贝__kǎobèi__copy 走样__zǒuyàng__to deviate from the original; to be distorted; to go out of shape 中西结合__ZhōngXī jiéhé__combination of Chinese and Western; integration of Chinese and Western 筹备__chóubèi__prepare; arrange; plan 策划师__cèhuáshī__planner; coordinator; designer 中式__Zhōngshì__Chinese style 西式__xīshì__Western style 新娘子__xīnniángzi__bride 焦点__jiāodiǎn__focus; focal point; central point 梦幻__mènghuàn__dream; illusion; fantasy 通风报信__tōngfēngbàoxìn__tip off; leak information 耸肩__sǒngjiān__shrug; shrug shoulders 酒席__jiǔxí__banquet; feast; dinner party 生活轨迹__shēnghuó guǐjì__life path; life trajectory 本末倒置__běnmòdàozhì__to confuse the primary and secondary; to put the cart before the horse 买椟还珠__mǎidúhuánzhū__buying the case and returning the pearls; making a bad trade 隆重__lóngzhòng__grand; solemn; ceremonious 盛大__shèngdà__grand; magnificent; splendid 转瞬即逝__zhuǎnshùnjíshì__fleeting; transient; momentary 从简__cóngjiǎn__to keep things simple; to simplify 人去楼空__rénqùlóukōng__The people are gone and the place is empty; Deserted 喜字__xǐzì__double happiness character; wedding decoration 红地毯__hóngdìtǎn__red carpet 彩蛋__cǎidàn__Easter egg 煽情__shānqíng__sentimental; emotional; melodramatic 搞笑__gǎoxiào__funny; comical; hilarious