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  1. 19 Ώ. ΠΡΙΝ

    #359 台灣的桌球選手發生了什麼事 What Happened to Taiwan’s Table Tennis Players. …

    桌球選手 zhūo qiú xuǎn shǒu – table tennis player 高層 gāo céng – senior officials; high-level leadership 阻擋 zǔ dǎng – to block; to prevent 世界桌球職業大聯盟 shì jiè zhūo qiú zhí yè dà lián méng – World Table Tennis (WTT), a global professional table tennis organization 大滿貫賽 dà mǎn guàn sài – Grand Slam tournament 參賽資格 cān sài zī gé – qualification to compete; eligibility 桌球協會 zhūo qiú xié huì – table tennis association 烏茲別克 wū zī bié kè – Uzbekistan 青少年桌球錦標賽 qīng shào nián zhūo qiú jǐn biāo sài – Junior Table Tennis Championship 婉拒 wǎn jù – to decline politely 保住 bǎo zhù – to preserve; to retain 名單 míng dān – list (of names) 公佈 gōng bù – to announce; to make public 白白失去 bái bái shī qù – to lose in vain; to lose for nothing 體壇 tǐ tán – the sports world 強硬 qiáng yìng – tough; unyielding 意願 yì yuàn – willingness; intention 協助 xié zhù – to assist; to help 爭取 zhēng qǔ – to strive for; to fight for 拒絕 jù jué – to reject; to refuse 補助款 bǔ zhù kuǎn – subsidy; funding 透明 tòu míng – transparent; openness 改革 gǎi gé – reform; to reform 失職 shī zhí – dereliction of duty; to fail one's responsibilities 生涯 shēng yá – career 錯失 cuò shī – to miss (an opportunity) If you’re ready to take your Chinese to the next level, not just memorizing words but actually having meaningful conversations with Taiwanese people about real topics like politics, culture, war, news, economics, and more. I invite you to join a one-on-one trial lesson with me. I’ll help you build a clear, personalized plan so you can speak more naturally and truly connect with others in Chinese. Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

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  2. 3 ΗΜ. ΠΡΙΝ

    #358 中秋節來了 Mid-Autumn Festival is Coming

    柚子 yòuzi – pomelo 由來 yóulái – origin; source 嫦娥奔月 Cháng’é bēn yuè – the legend of Chang’e flying to the moon 英雄 yīngxióng – hero 后羿 Hòu Yì – Hou Yi (hero in Chinese mythology who shot down nine suns) 長生不老藥 chángshēng bùlǎo yào – elixir of immortality 月亮 yuèliàng – moon 賞月 shǎng yuè – to admire the moon 祭拜 jìbài – to worship; to offer sacrifices to 土地公 Tǔdìgōng – the Earth God in Chinese folk religion 溫馨 wēnxīn – warm and pleasant (atmosphere or feeling) 象徵 xiàngzhēng – to symbolize; symbol 團圓 tuányuán – reunion (especially of family) 綠豆椪 lǜdòupèng – mung bean mooncake 蛋黃酥 dànhuáng sū – salted egg yolk pastry 一家烤肉萬家香 yī jiā kǎoròu wàn jiā xiāng – “One family barbecues, the aroma spreads to ten thousand homes” (famous Taiwanese BBQ sauce advertisement slogan) Planning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review!  Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    6 λεπτά
  3. 29 ΣΕΠ

    #356 台灣虛擬貨幣交易所 Taiwan’s Cryptocurrency Exchanges

    比特幣 bǐ tè bì – Bitcoin 虛擬貨幣交易所 xū nǐ huò bì jiāo yì suǒ – cryptocurrency exchange 幣託 Bì tuō – BitoPro 區塊鏈 qū kuài liàn – blockchain 以太幣 yǐ tài bì – Ethereum (ETH), a popular cryptocurrency 泰達幣 tài dá bì – Tether (USDT), a stablecoin cryptocurrency 出入金 chū rù jīn – deposit and withdrawal (of funds, typically in trading platforms) 手續費 shǒu xù fèi – transaction fee; handling charge 駭客 hài kè – hacker 入侵 rù qīn – to hack into; to invade 得手 dé shǒu – to succeed in stealing; to succeed in a theft or attack 拋售 pāo shòu – to dump; to sell off (assets quickly) 洗去 xǐ qù – to wash away; in this context, to launder or obscure (money trail) 資金流向 zī jīn liú xiàng – the flow/direction of funds 擔憂 dān yōu – to worry; to be concerned 用戶 yòng hù – user; account holder (of a platform) 資產 zī chǎn – asset(s) 加值 jiā zhí – to add value; to recharge (an account) 提款 tí kuǎn – to withdraw money 交易 jiāo yì – transaction; trade 冷錢包 lěng qián bāo – cold wallet (a cryptocurrency wallet not connected to the internet for better security) 啟動 qǐ dòng – to activate; to initiate 緊急應變機制 jǐn jí yìng biàn jī zhì – emergency response mechanism 阻斷 zǔ duàn – to block; to cut off (an attack or connection) 規範 guī fàn – regulation; standard; to regulate 資產分散 zī chǎn fēn sàn – asset diversification; spreading out your assets to reduce risk If you’re ready to take your Chinese to the next level, not just memorizing words but actually having meaningful conversations with Taiwanese people about real topics like politics, culture, war, news, economics, and more. I invite you to join a one-on-one trial lesson with me. I’ll help you build a clear, personalized plan so you can speak more naturally and truly connect with others in Chinese. Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    6 λεπτά
  4. 26 ΣΕΠ

    #355 教師節快到了 Teacher’s Day is Coming 👨‍🏫

    教師節 jiàoshī jié – Teachers’ Day 由來 yóulái – origin; source 民國 Mínguó – the Republic of China (ROC) era 表達敬意 biǎodá jìngyì – to express respect 孔子誕辰 Kǒngzǐ dànchén – Confucius’ birthday 孔子 Kǒngzǐ – Confucius 教育精神 jiàoyù jīngshén – educational spirit; philosophy of education 偉大 wěidà – great; remarkable 三人行,必有我師焉 sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī yān – “When three people walk together, there is always something I can learn from one of them” (Confucius quote) 改正 gǎizhèng – to correct; to rectify 提倡 tíchàng – to advocate; to promote 有教無類 yǒu jiào wú lèi – “Education for all, without discrimination” (Confucius teaching) 因材施教 yīn cái shī jiào – to teach according to the student’s ability and characteristics 擅長 shàncháng – to be good at; to excel in 典範 diǎnfàn – model; example; role model 細細地品讀 xìxì de pǐndú – to read and savor carefully 鮮花 xiānhuā – fresh flowers 孔廟 Kǒngmiào – Confucius Temple 祭孔大典 jì Kǒng dàdiǎn – grand ceremony to worship Confucius 教育部 jiàoyù bù – Ministry of Education 師鐸獎 shīduó jiǎng – Teacher’s Award (Taiwan) 教育奉獻獎 jiàoyù fèngxiàn jiǎng – Award for Educational Contribution 表揚 biǎoyáng – to commend; to honor 優秀 yōuxiù – outstanding; excellent Planning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review!  Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    7 λεπτά
  5. 24 ΣΕΠ

    #354 我的好朋友是媽媽了 My Best Friend Just Became a Mom 🤰

    生孩子 shēng hái zi – to give birth to a child 世紀 shì jì – century 風險 fēng xiǎn – risk; danger 自然產 zì rán chǎn – natural childbirth 卡住 kǎ zhù – to get stuck; be jammed 血壓 xiě yā – blood pressure 下降 xià jiàng – to drop; to decrease 手術室 shǒu shù shì – operating room 剖腹產 pǒu fù chǎn – caesarean section (C-section) 麻醉藥 má zuì yào – anesthetic 全身麻醉 quán shēn má zuì – general anesthesia 半身麻醉 bàn shēn má zuì – spinal/epidural anesthesia (partial body) 抖 dǒu – to tremble; to shake 把她的手綁在病床上 bǎ tā de shǒu bǎng zài bìng chuáng shàng – to tie her hands to the hospital bed 十大酷刑 shí dà kù xíng – the ten most severe ancient tortures 犯人 fàn rén – prisoner; criminal 處刑 chǔ xíng – to execute; to punish by death or torture 高齡產婦 gāo líng chǎn fù – elderly pregnant woman (35+ years old) 卵子 luǎn zǐ – egg (female reproductive cell) 受孕 shòu yùn – to conceive; to become pregnant 流產 liú chǎn – miscarriage 胎兒 tāi ér – fetus 染色體異常 rǎn sè tǐ yì cháng – chromosomal abnormality 高血壓 gāo xiě yā – high blood pressure 糖尿病 táng niào bìng – diabetes 早產 zǎo chǎn – premature birth 難產 nán chǎn – difficult labor 產後大出血 chǎn hòu dà chū xiě – postpartum hemorrhage 感染 gǎn rǎn – infection 荷爾蒙 hè ěr méng – hormone 劇烈變化 jù liè biàn huà – drastic change 中風 zhòng fēng – stroke 癲癇 diān xián – epilepsy 產後憂鬱 chǎn hòu yōu yù – postpartum depression 懷疑自己 huái yí zì jǐ – to doubt oneself 餵母乳 wèi mǔ rǔ – to breastfeed 情緒 qíng xù – mood; emotions 崩潰 bēng kuì – to collapse emotionally; to break down Feeling stuck or frustrated with your Chinese progress? Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me 😊 We’ll go over your goals and create a personal plan to help improve your Chinese skills. Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review!  Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    10 λεπτά
  6. 22 ΣΕΠ

    #353 為什麼台灣夏季的電費比較貴 Why Is Electricity More Expensive in Taiwan During Summer ?

    電費 diàn fèi – electricity bill 用電量 yòng diàn liàng – amount of electricity used 台電 tái diàn – Taiwan Power Company (Taipower, the main electricity provider in Taiwan) 電廠 diàn chǎng – power plant 開啟 kāi qǐ – to turn on; to activate 發電機 fā diàn jī – generator 運轉 yùn zhuǎn – to operate; to run (machinery) 供電成本 gōng diàn chéng běn – cost of supplying electricity 實施 shí shī – to implement; to carry out 隔年 gé nián – the following year 累進方式 lěi jìn fāng shì – progressive method (e.g., pricing or taxation based on increasing usage) 省電 shěng diàn – to save electricity 搭配 dā pèi – to pair with; to be used together with 電風扇 diàn fēng shàn – electric fan 空氣循環 kōng qì xún huán – air circulation 壓縮機 yā suō jī – compressor (part of an air conditioner) 電器 diàn qì – electrical appliance 插著電 chā zhe diàn – plugged in (still connected to electricity) 待機 dài jī – standby mode 耗電 hào diàn – to consume electricity 插頭 chā tóu – plug (for an electrical outlet) 拔掉 bá diào – to pull out; to unplug 延長線 yán cháng xiàn – extension cord 關掉 guān diào – to turn off 插座 chā zuò – power socket 開關 kāi guān – switch (for turning something on or off) 變頻冷氣 biàn pín lěng qì – inverter air conditioner (more energy efficient) 清洗 qīng xǐ – to clean (by washing) 濾網 lǜ wǎng – filter (mesh/net for air or liquid) 效能 xiào néng – efficiency; performance If you’re ready to take your Chinese to the next level, not just memorizing words but actually having meaningful conversations with Taiwanese people about real topics like politics, culture, war, news, economics, and more. I invite you to join a one-on-one trial lesson with me. I’ll help you build a clear, personalized plan so you can speak more naturally and truly connect with others in Chinese. Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    6 λεπτά
  7. 19 ΣΕΠ

    #352 台灣最受歡迎的咖啡店 Taiwan’s Most Popular Coffee Shops ☕

    腦袋卡住 nǎodài kǎ zhù – to have a mental block; to feel mentally stuck 連鎖咖啡品牌 liánsuǒ kāfēi pǐnpái – chain coffee brand 85度c bāshíwǔ dù C – 85°C (a Taiwanese coffee and bakery chain) 鄉鎮 xiāngzhèn – towns and townships 平價 píngjià – affordable; reasonably priced 精品咖啡 jīngpǐn kāfēi – premium coffee 嘴饞 zuǐchán – to crave food; to have a craving 提拉米蘇 tílāmǐsū – tiramisu (Italian dessert) 國民品牌 guómín pǐnpái – national brand 路易莎咖啡 Lùyìshā kāfēi – Louisa Coffee (a Taiwanese coffee chain) 猛 měng – strong; impressive; formidable 南港 Nángǎng – Nangang (a district in Taipei) 打造 dǎzào – to create; to build; to forge 星巴克 Xīngbākè – Starbucks 進軍台灣 jìnjūn Táiwān – to enter/expand into the Taiwan market 代名詞 dàimíngcí – synonym; byword; representative term 生活品味 shēnghuó pǐnwèi – lifestyle taste; sense of living style 收走 shōu zǒu – to take away; to remove 佔位 zhàn wèi – to occupy a seat or place Planning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review!  Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    7 λεπτά

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