Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations

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Welcome to Little Mandarin, your weekly companion for exploring the Chinese language and culture! Each topic is presented in two versions: 🎙 Tuesday – English Episode: Perfect for beginners (HSK1–3). We explore key grammar, useful vocabulary, and cultural context. 🎙 Thursdays: Mandarin real talk for intermediate learners and curious beginners. A more intimate look into modern Chinese life Hosted by Eudora — born in China, shaped in London, now recording from Paris. ▶ Lessons: https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1750365014.903645&ep= ▶ YouTube: The Mandarin Edit

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    How Many Days Off Do We Get? 🗓️ Holidays in China S01E48【ENG】假期

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 How many holidays do people in China really get? 🗓️ From one-day breaks like Tomb-Sweeping Day to the famous week-long Golden Week, this episode explains all the official holidays in China. You’ll also learn how to say “only if” in Mandarin, plus key words about vacations and festivals. 🎆✈️ 中国一年到底有多少假期？🗓️ 从一天的清明节到七天的“黄金周”，这一集会带你了解中国的所有法定节假日。我们还会学习“只有…才…”的用法，以及和假期、节日相关的实用词汇。🎆✈️ 📝 Grammar of the Day 只有…才… (zhǐyǒu… cái…) – “only if…” 只有国庆节和春节才有七天假期。Only National Day and Spring Festival have a seven-day holiday.只有早点订票，你才能买到便宜的机票。Only if you book early can you get cheap tickets. 🗂️ Key Vocabulary with Examples 假期 – holiday, vacation中国的假期不算很多。There aren’t that many holidays in China. 节日 – festival春节是最重要的节日。Spring Festival is the most important festival. 公共假日 – public holiday中国有七个公共假日。China has seven public holidays. 调休 – adjusted working day有时候假期前后要调休。Sometimes workdays are adjusted before or after holidays. 黄金周 – Golden Week国庆节有黄金周。There is a Golden Week during National Day. 春节 – Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)春节我们放七天假。We have seven days off for Spring Festival. 中秋节 – Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节我们吃月饼。We eat mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival. 劳动节 – Labor Day劳动节有三天假期。Labor Day has a three-day holiday. 清明节 – Tomb-Sweeping Day清明节我们去扫墓。We visit tombs on Tomb-Sweeping Day. 端午节 – Dragon Boat Festival端午节人们吃粽子。People eat zongzi during Dragon Boat Festival. Example Sentences 中国有七个公共假日。China has seven public holidays.春节是假期里最重要的节日。Spring Festival is the most important holiday.有时候假期前后要调休。Sometimes workdays are adjusted before or after holidays.黄金周的时候，很多人去旅行。During Golden Week, many people travel.只有国庆节和春节才有七天长假。Only National Day and Spring Festival have a seven-day holiday. Small Mandarin Segment (Spoken Style) 中国一年有七个公共假日，比如春节、国庆节、中秋节、端午节、清明节、劳动节和元旦。最长的假期是春节和国庆节，大家叫它“黄金周”。不过，这个时候旅行的人特别多，常常人山人海。你要是想来中国旅游，可以选择假期以外的时间，这样更轻松，也更便宜。 (Translation: China has seven public holidays in a year, such as Spring Festival, National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, and New Year’s Day. The longest holidays are Spring Festival and National Day, which people call “Golden Week.” But during this time, there are so many travelers, it’s extremely crowded. If you want to visit China, it’s better to come outside of these holidays — it will be easier and cheaper.)

    30 min

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    China’s Big Birthday 🎉 National Day Explained S01E48【ENG】国庆节

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 China’s National Day 🎉 is celebrated every year on October 1st. In this episode, we’ll explore how people celebrate, what “Golden Week” means, and why it’s the busiest travel season of the year. Plus, learn key Mandarin words and phrases you can use when talking about holidays and travel! 🗓️✈️ 📝 Grammar of the Day …的时候 (… de shíhòu) – “when…”Used to describe when something happens. 国庆节的时候，很多人去旅游。During National Day, many people travel.小时候，我去看过国庆节的阅兵。When I was little, I went to see the National Day parade. 🗂️ Key Vocabulary with Examples 国庆节 – National Day十月一日是中国的国庆节。October 1st is China’s National Day. 阅兵 – military parade北京的国庆节阅兵很壮观。The National Day parade in Beijing is spectacular. 烟花 – fireworks晚上有很美的烟花表演。There is a beautiful fireworks show at night. 放假 – have a holiday / time off国庆节我们会放假。We have a holiday on National Day. 假期 – holiday, vacation国庆节有七天假期。National Day has a seven-day holiday. 旅行 – to travel很多人利用假期去旅行。Many people use the holiday to travel. 人山人海 – huge crowds景点常常人山人海。Tourist sites are often extremely crowded. 订酒店 – to book a hotel最好提前订酒店。It’s best to book a hotel early. 票价 – ticket price假期票价很贵。Ticket prices are expensive during holidays. Example Sentences 十月一日是中国的国庆节。October 1st is China’s National Day.北京的国庆节阅兵很壮观。The National Day parade in Beijing is spectacular.国庆节我们会放假。We have a holiday on National Day.很多人去旅游景点，常常人山人海。Many people go to tourist attractions, and it’s often extremely crowded.如果你想旅行，最好早点订酒店。If you want to travel, it’s best to book a hotel early.假期的时候，票价很贵。During holidays, ticket prices are very expensive.有的人请假，加上周末，可以休息更久。Some people ask for leave and, with the weekend, can rest even longer. Small Mandarin Segment (Spoken Style) 现在很多人都喜欢在国庆节出去旅游。可是，这个时候旅游景点常常人山人海，票价也比较贵。你要是想来中国旅行，最好避开国庆节，早点订酒店。这样旅行会更轻松，也更便宜。 Nǐ xiànzài hěn duō rén dōu xǐhuān zài Guóqìng jié chūqù lǚyóu. Kěshì, zhège shíhòu lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn chángcháng rén shān rén hǎi, piàojià yě bǐjiào guì. Nǐ yàoshi xiǎng lái Zhōngguó lǚxíng, zuìhǎo bìkāi Guóqìng jié, zǎodiǎn dìng jiǔdiàn. Zhèyàng lǚxíng huì gèng qīngsōng, yě gèng piányi. (Translation: Nowadays, many people like to travel during National Day. But at this time, tourist attractions are often super crowded, and ticket prices are also higher. If you want to come to China, it’s better to avoid National Day and book hotels early. That way your trip will be easier and cheaper.)

    23 min

  3. 25 SEPT.

    Are You Addicted to Stationery? 🖊️ Cute Mandarin Words Inside S01E47【ENG】文具控

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Are you a stationery addict? 🖊️ In this episode, we explore the world of 文具 (wénjù – stationery) and learn how to talk about your favorite pens, notebooks, and cute supplies in Mandarin. You’ll also discover the slang word 控 (kòng), used to describe being “crazy about” something, and practice the super useful grammar word 喜欢 (xǐhuān) — to like. Don’t forget to review Tuesday’s episode too! ✏️📒 你是文具控吗？🖊️ 在这一期节目里，我们一起学习文具 (wénjù) 的相关词汇，聊聊你最喜欢的笔、本子和可爱的文具用品。你还会学到一个有趣的词 控 (kòng)，表示“沉迷、迷恋”，以及常用语法 喜欢 (xǐhuān) —— 表示“喜欢”。别忘了复习周二的节目哦！✏️📒 📘 Grammar of the Day 喜欢 (xǐhuān) — to likeStructure: Subject + 喜欢 + Object 我喜欢买笔记本。Wǒ xǐhuān mǎi bǐjìběn.I like buying notebooks.你喜欢文具吗？Nǐ xǐhuān wénjù ma?Do you like stationery? ✏️ Key Vocabulary with Examples 文具 (wénjù) – stationery我很喜欢文具。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān wénjù.I really like stationery. 笔记本 (bǐjìběn) – notebook我的房间里有很多笔记本。Wǒ de fángjiān lǐ yǒu hěn duō bǐjìběn.There are many notebooks in my room. 彩色笔 (cǎisè bǐ) – colored pens她喜欢用彩色笔画画。Tā xǐhuān yòng cǎisè bǐ huà huà.She likes to draw with colored pens. 胶带 (jiāodài) – tape / washi tape我买了一卷很可爱的胶带。Wǒ mǎi le yì juǎn hěn kě’ài de jiāodài.I bought a very cute roll of tape. 明信片 (míngxìnpiàn) – postcard旅行的时候我会买明信片。Lǚxíng de shíhou wǒ huì mǎi míngxìnpiàn.I buy postcards when I travel. 文具控 (wénjù kòng) – stationery addict/fanatic她是个文具控，买了很多笔和本子。Tā shì gè wénjù kòng, mǎi le hěn duō bǐ hé běnzi.She is a stationery addict; she bought lots of pens and notebooks. 收藏 (shōucáng) – to collect我喜欢收藏贴纸。Wǒ xǐhuān shōucáng tiēzhǐ.I like collecting stickers. 可爱 (kě’ài) – cute这本小笔记本很可爱。Zhè běn xiǎo bǐjìběn hěn kě’ài.This little notebook is very cute. Fun Dialogue A: 你喜欢买文具吗？Nǐ xǐhuān mǎi wénjù ma?Do you like buying stationery? B: 喜欢啊，我有很多笔记本和彩色笔。Xǐhuān a, wǒ yǒu hěn duō bǐjìběn hé cǎisè bǐ.Yes! I have many notebooks and colored pens. A: 都写完了吗？Dōu xiě wán le ma?Did you finish writing in all of them? B: 没有，我只是收藏。😂Méi yǒu, wǒ zhǐshì shōucáng.No, I just collect them. 😂 A: 哈哈，你真是个文具控！Hāhā, nǐ zhēn shì gè wénjù kòng!Haha, you really are a stationery addict! B: 对啊，但是它们都很可爱。Duì a, dànshì tāmen dōu hěn kě’ài.Yes, but they’re all so cute.

    15 min

  4. 23 SEPT.

    What’s in My Pencil Bag? ✏️ Stationery in Mandarin S01E47【ENG】笔袋

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 What’s hiding inside your pencil bag? ✏️ In this episode, we open it up together and learn how to say common stationery items in Mandarin. From pencils to rulers to colorful pens, you’ll also practice the super useful grammar word 有 (yǒu) — “to have / there is.” Don’t forget to check Thursday’s episode: Are You Addicted to Stationery? 🎒✨ 你的笔袋里有什么？✏️ 今天我们一起看看常见的文具用中文怎么说。从铅笔到尺子，还有彩色的笔，你也会学习到非常常用的语法 “有” —— 表示“有、存在”。别忘了周四的节目：你沉迷文具了吗？ 🎒✨ 📘 Grammar of the Day 有 (yǒu) — to have / there is Structure: Place + 有 + NounExample 1: 笔袋里有一支笔。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yì zhī bǐ.There is a pen in the pencil bag.Example 2: 我有很多铅笔。Wǒ yǒu hěn duō qiānbǐ.I have many pencils. ✏️ Key Vocabulary with Examples 笔袋 (bǐdài) – pencil bag我的笔袋里有很多东西。Wǒ de bǐdài lǐ yǒu hěn duō dōngxī.There are many things in my pencil bag. 铅笔 (qiānbǐ) – pencil笔袋里有两支铅笔。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu liǎng zhī qiānbǐ.There are two pencils in the pencil bag. 钢笔 (gāngbǐ) – fountain pen笔袋里有一支钢笔。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yì zhī gāngbǐ.There is a fountain pen in the pencil bag. 墨水笔 (mòshuǐ bǐ) – ink pen笔袋里有一支墨水笔。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yì zhī mòshuǐ bǐ.There is an ink pen in the pencil bag. 圆珠笔 (yuánzhūbǐ) – ballpoint pen笔袋里有三支圆珠笔。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu sān zhī yuánzhūbǐ.There are three ballpoint pens in the pencil bag. 荧光笔 (yíngguāngbǐ) – highlighter笔袋里有一支荧光笔。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yì zhī yíngguāngbǐ.There is a highlighter in the pencil bag. 橡皮 (xiàngpí) – eraser笔袋里有一个橡皮。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yí gè xiàngpí.There is an eraser in the pencil bag. 尺子 (chǐzi) – ruler笔袋里有一把尺子。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yì bǎ chǐzi.There is a ruler in the pencil bag. 贴纸 (tiēzhǐ) – stickers笔袋里有一些贴纸。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yìxiē tiēzhǐ.There are some stickers in the pencil bag. 修正带 (xiūzhèngdài) – correction tape笔袋里有一盒修正带。Bǐdài lǐ yǒu yì hé xiūzhèngdài.There is a correction tape in the pencil bag. Fun Dialogue A: 你的笔袋里有什么？Nǐ de bǐdài lǐ yǒu shénme?What’s in your pencil bag? B: 有两支铅笔，一个橡皮，还有一把尺子。Yǒu liǎng zhī qiānbǐ, yí gè xiàngpí, hái yǒu yì bǎ chǐzi.There are two pencils, an eraser, and a ruler. A: 我的笔袋里有三支圆珠笔和一支荧光笔。Wǒ de bǐdài lǐ yǒu sān zhī yuánzhūbǐ hé yì zhī yíngguāngbǐ.In my pencil bag, there are three ballpoint pens and a highlighter. B: 哇，你的笔真多！还有荧光笔！Wa, nǐ de bǐ zhēn duō! Hái yǒu yíngguāngbǐ!Wow, you really have a lot of pens! And even a highlighter! A: 对啊，我喜欢彩色的笔。Duì a, wǒ xǐhuān cǎisè de bǐ.Yes, I like colorful pens.

    18 min

  5. 18 SEPT.

    Are Chinese People Really Good at Math? ➗🤔 Busting the Stereotype S01E46【ENG】数学刻板印象

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Math stereotype time ➗🤔! In this episode, we explore the famous cliché: Are Chinese people really good at math? From exam pressure 📚, logic thinking 🧠, to competition and family expectations 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 — let’s break down the stereotype and learn some useful Mandarin along the way. 数学刻板印象 ➗🤔！这一期我们聊一聊那个著名的问题：中国人真的都很会数学吗？从高考压力 📚、逻辑思维 🧠 到竞争和家庭期待 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦，一起来打破刻板印象，同时学习实用中文！ 📌 Grammar of the Day (review from Tuesday) 👉 我喜欢 / 不喜欢 + [学科]= I like / don’t like [subject] 👉 你最喜欢什么课？= What’s your favorite subject? 👉 Bonus for today:我最擅长 [学科].= I’m best at [subject]. . 🗂️ Key Vocabulary List 刻板印象 – stereotype很多人有一个刻板印象，中国人都很会数学。Many people have a stereotype that Chinese people are all good at math. 擅长 – to be good at, to excel in他很擅长数学。He is good at math. 解题 – solve problems她喜欢解题。She likes solving problems. 逻辑思维 – logical thinking学习数学需要逻辑思维。Studying math requires logical thinking. 努力 – to work hard, effort学生们为了高考很努力。Students work very hard for the college entrance exam. 竞争 – competition竞争太激烈了。The competition is too intense. 应试教育 – exam-oriented education中国的应试教育让学生有很大压力。China’s exam-oriented education gives students a lot of pressure. 成绩 – grade, result他的成绩很好。His grades are very good. 压力 – pressure考试的压力很大。The pressure from exams is very big. 兴趣 – interest我对数学没有兴趣。I’m not interested in math. 高考 – college entrance exam高考对中国学生来说非常重要。The Gaokao is extremely important for Chinese students. Mandarin Segment (more spoken, conversational) 大家常常问：中国人是不是都很会数学？其实，这只是一个刻板印象。你想啊，中国有十几亿人，不可能每个人都很会数学，对吧？有的人特别擅长数学，他们喜欢解题，觉得很有趣。可是也有很多人和我一样，看到数字就头疼。😂 在中国，数学之所以这么重要，是因为考试制度。比如高考，数学是必考科目，而且占分很高。为了好成绩，学生们会花很多时间做练习题。可是，这不代表每个人都喜欢，也不代表每个人都擅长。 所以，说“中国人都很会数学”，就像说“法国人都很会做菜”，其实不完全对。有些人很厉害，有些人就一般般。 (Translation summary after)People often ask: Are all Chinese people good at math? Actually, it’s just a stereotype. China has over a billion people — not everyone can be good at math! Some people love it, some people hate it. In China, math is very important because of exams like the Gaokao, but that doesn’t mean everyone likes it or is good at it.

    21 min

  6. 16 SEPT.

    Math, History, English… 📖 School Subjects in Mandarin S01E46【ENG】学科

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s back-to-school season 📚! In this episode, let’s learn how to say school subjects in Mandarin — from English, Math, and History, to Philosophy, Law, and even Art. 🎨 Don’t forget to check Thursday’s episode where we talk about the cliché: Are Chinese people really good at math? ➕ 📌 Grammar of the Day 👉 我喜欢 / 不喜欢 + [学科]= I like / don’t like [subject] 👉 你最喜欢什么课？= What’s your favorite subject? 🗂️ Key Vocabulary List 英语 – English我喜欢学英语。I like studying English. 数学 – Math数学很难，但是很重要。Math is difficult, but very important. 语文 – Chinese (subject)我的语文老师很好。My Chinese teacher is very nice. 化学 – Chemistry化学实验很有趣。Chemistry experiments are interesting. 物理 – Physics我不太懂物理。I don’t really understand physics. 生物 – Biology生物课要记很多词。Biology class requires memorizing many words. 历史 – History我喜欢中国历史。I like Chinese history. 地理 – Geography地理可以帮助我们了解世界。Geography helps us understand the world. 政治 – Politics我们明天有政治考试。We have a politics exam tomorrow. 法律 – Law她在大学学习法律。She studies law at university. 哲学 – Philosophy哲学让我思考人生。Philosophy makes me think about life. 宗教 – Religion他在大学学习宗教。He studies religion at university. 经济学 – Economics经济学很实用。Economics is very practical. 心理学 – Psychology心理学帮助我们理解别人。Psychology helps us understand others. 音乐 – Music我会唱很多音乐课的歌。I can sing many songs from music class. 美术 – Art美术课让我很放松。Art class makes me feel relaxed. 体育 – P.E.我最喜欢体育课。I like P.E. class the most. 信息技术 / 电脑 – I.T. / Computer Science他对电脑很感兴趣。He is very interested in computers. 外语 – Foreign Language我在学一门外语。I am learning a foreign language.

    25 min

  7. 11 SEPT.

    Hidden Holidays 🎉 Festivals You May Not Know in China
S01E45 【ENG】中国冷门节日

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🎉 China’s calendar is full of surprises! In this episode, we’ll explore some hidden holidays you may not know—like Laba Festival with warm porridge, Children’s Day just for kids, the spooky Ghost Festival, and more. Learn how to say “festival” in Mandarin, review key words, and practice with a fun dictée at the end! ✏️ 🎉 中国的节日远不止春节和中秋节！这一集我们一起看看一些特别的节日：冬天的腊八节、孩子们的儿童节、神秘的中元节……还会学习“节”这个字，复习重点词汇，最后做一个小听写练习。✏️ 📘 Grammar of the Day 节 (jié) – festivalWhen you put 节 after a word, it usually becomes the name of a holiday. Examples: 教师节 (Teacher’s Day)儿童节 (Children’s Day)中秋节 (Mid-Autumn Festival)👉 Sentences: 中国有很多节。China has many festivals.儿童节是六月一号。Children’s Day is June 1st.我最喜欢的节是中秋节。My favorite festival is Mid-Autumn Festival. 📚 Key Vocabulary with Sentence Examples 腊八节 – Laba Festival腊八节我们喝腊八粥。On Laba Festival, we drink Laba porridge. 劳动节 – Labor Day劳动节的时候，中国人常常出去旅游。During Labor Day, Chinese people often travel. 青年节 – Youth Day青年节纪念了中国现代历史上的重要运动。Youth Day commemorates an important event in modern Chinese history. 儿童节 – Children’s Day六一儿童节，孩子们很开心。On Children’s Day, children are happy. 建军节 – Army Day八一建军节是中国军队的节日。August 1st Army Day is the holiday of the Chinese army. 中元节 – Ghost Festival中元节的时候，人们会点灯笼祭拜祖先。On Ghost Festival, people light lanterns to honor ancestors. 重阳节 – Double Ninth Festival重阳节我们去爬山。On Double Ninth Festival, we go mountain climbing. Festival Timeline Recap 腊八节 – 农历十二月初八 (lunar Dec 8, usually Jan)劳动节 – 5月1日 (May 1, solar)青年节 – 5月4日 (May 4, solar)儿童节 – 6月1日 (June 1, solar)建军节 – 8月1日 (Aug 1, solar)中元节 – 农历七月十五 (lunar July 15, usually Aug/Sep)重阳节 – 农历九月初九 (lunar Sept 9, usually Oct) Small Dictée Exercise ✏️ 腊八节我们喝腊八粥。On Laba Festival, we drink Laba porridge.六一儿童节，孩子们很开心。On Children’s Day, the children are happy.重阳节我们去爬山。On Double Ninth Festival, we go mountain climbing.

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    Happy Teacher’s Day 🍎 A Lesson in Mandarin S01E45【ENG】教师节快乐

    🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s Teacher’s Day in China! Join me to learn how students celebrate this special day, discover cultural traditions, and practice some essential Mandarin phrases to say “thank you, teacher.” Don’t miss it—you’ll walk away with new words, grammar, and a little inspiration too! ✨ 教师节快乐！在这一集里，我们一起聊聊中国的教师节，学生们是如何庆祝的，以及一些表达感谢老师的中文词汇和句子。快来学习新的单词和语法吧！✨ 📘Grammar of the Day – 给 (gěi) Our grammar today is the word 给 (gěi). It means “to” or “for.” You can use it to say giving something to someone, or doing something for someone. 👉 Structure: Subject + 给 + person + object/action 我给老师一个礼物。I give a gift to the teacher.学生们给老师写卡片。The students write cards for the teacher.你可以给我打电话。You can call me.So remember, 给 is not just about physical gifts—it can also be about actions you do for someone. 📚Vocabulary + Sentences 老师 – Teacher老师教我们汉语。The teacher teaches us Mandarin. 学生 – Student我是学生，我喜欢上课。I am a student, I like having class. 学校 – School我们的学校很大。Our school is big. 上课 – To have class现在上课了，快坐好！Class is starting, sit down quickly! 下课 – Finish class / after class下课以后，我们去喝咖啡。After class, we go for coffee. 作业 – Homework今天的作业很多。There’s a lot of homework today. 考试 – Exam明天有考试，你准备好了吗？There’s an exam tomorrow, are you ready? 礼物 – Gift我给老师一个小礼物。I give a small gift to the teacher. 卡片 – Card学生们写卡片给老师。The students write cards for the teacher. 感谢 – Gratitude / to thank我想感谢老师的帮助。I want to thank the teacher for the help. 祝福 – Blessings我们送上最好的祝福。We send our best wishes. 📖 Thank You Card Note Chinese:亲爱的老师，您教给我们的，不只是书本上的知识，还有看世界的方式。您把问题变成钥匙，把好奇心变成灯，让我们发现那些细小却闪光的瞬间，也学会走向更广阔的天地。祝您教师节快乐。 English:Dear Teacher,What you’ve taught us is not only what’s written in books, but also a way of seeing the world. You turn questions into keys, and curiosity into light—helping us notice the small, shining moments, and also guiding us toward a wider world. Wishing you a Happy Teacher’s Day.

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Welcome to Little Mandarin, your weekly companion for exploring the Chinese language and culture! Each topic is presented in two versions: 🎙 Tuesday – English Episode: Perfect for beginners (HSK1–3). We explore key grammar, useful vocabulary, and cultural context. 🎙 Thursdays: Mandarin real talk for intermediate learners and curious beginners. A more intimate look into modern Chinese life Hosted by Eudora — born in China, shaped in London, now recording from Paris. ▶ Lessons: https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1750365014.903645&ep= ▶ YouTube: The Mandarin Edit

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