瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

Xinqing (Joanne)
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瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese is a podcast to help intermediary to advanced Mandarin learner to immerse in natural and authentic Chinese conversations. In the podcast we discuss topics from daily lives to politics, from China and around the world. Free transcript and vocabulary list are provided in the show notes. If you like my podcast and want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing Powered by Firstory Hosting

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 120 | 烧香拜佛 求个好运 Pray Pray Good Luck

    Do you believe in "a good fortune"? Today we talk about luck, superstition, and Chinese folklore with Jane! From zodiac predictions and ancient traditions like the Yellow Calendar to modern AI fortune-telling.... If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/a629ec48-3a0b-41c8-8a26-9bbd8a9158d8 ==================== 迷信 | míxìn | superstition 玄学 | xuánxué | metaphysics; occultism 玄乎 | xuánhu | mysterious; incredible; abstruse 火爆 | huǒbào | fiery; booming; popular 求助于 | qiúzhùyú | to seek help from 上行期 | shàngxíngqī | upturn period; period of growth 下行 | xiàxíng | downward trend; declining 借助 | jièzhù | to draw on; to have recourse to; to make use of 庙宇 | miàoyǔ | temples and monasteries 道观 | dàoguàn | Taoist temple 道教 | dàojiào | Taoism 佛教 | fójiào | Buddhism 运势 | yùnshì | luck; fortune 走向 | zǒuxiàng | trend; direction; to move towards 势头 | shìtóu | momentum; tendency 黄历 | huánglì | almanac; lunar calendar 宜 | yí | suitable; appropriate 远行 | yuǎnxíng | to travel far; distant journey 生肖 | shēngxiào | Chinese zodiac; animal sign 合得来 | hédelái | to get along well; to be compatible 冲 | chōng | to clash; to conflict with (in zodiac, etc.) 金木水火土 | jīnmùshuǐhuǒtǔ | five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) 星座 | xīngzuò | constellation; zodiac sign 算命 | suànmìng | to tell fortunes 生辰八字 | shēngchénbāzì | the eight characters of the time of birth (used in fortune-telling) 时辰 | shíchén | the 12 two-hour periods of the day; a moment in time 命里 | mìnglǐ | in one's fate 大劫 | dàjié | great calamity; severe disaster 桃花运 | táohuāyùn | luck in love; romantic encounters 博主 | bózhǔ | blogger; vlogger 节点 | jiédiǎn | node; crucial point 扯 | chě | to talk nonsense; to prattle 胡说八道 | húshuōbādào | to talk nonsense; to jabber 逻辑 | luójí | logic 科学依据 | kēxuéyījù | scientific basis/evidence 因果 | yīnguǒ | cause and effect; karma 当事人 | dāngshìrén | person concerned; party (to a case) 安慰剂效应 | ānwèijìxiàoyìng | placebo effect 信心满满 | xìnxīnmǎnmǎn | full of confidence 看手相 | kànshǒuxiàng | to practice palmistry; to read palms 看面相 | kànmiànxiàng | to practice physiognomy; to read faces 升学 | shēngxué | to enter a higher-level school 许愿 | xǔyuàn | to make a wish 还愿 | huányuàn | to fulfill a vow 体系 | tǐxì | system; setup 高考 | gāokǎo | national college entrance examination 静安寺 | Jìng'ānsì | Jing'an Temple (a famous temple in Shanghai) 大佛 | dàfó | Giant Buddha statue 雕像 | diāoxiàng | sculpture; statue 佛祖 | fózǔ | Buddha 老天爷 | lǎotiānyé | Heaven; God (colloquial) 保佑 | bǎoyòu | to bless; to protect (by God) 口语化 | kǒuyǔhuà | colloquial; vernacular 细分 | xìfēn | to subdivide; to segment 拜佛 | bàifó | to worship Buddha 金发碧眼 | jīnfàbìyǎn | blonde hair and blue eyes 传开 | chuánkāi | to spread (of news, etc.) 免签政策 | miǎnqiānzhèngcè | visa-free policy 礼貌性地 | lǐmàoxìngde | out of courtesy; politely 双手合十 | shuāngshǒuhéshí | to put one's palms together (as a sign of respect or prayer) 灶王爷 | zàowángyé | Kitchen God 观世音菩萨 | Guānshìyīn Púsà | Guanyin Bodhisattva 财神爷 | cáishényé | God of Wealth 年初五 | niánchūwǔ | the fifth day of the Lunar New Year 鞭炮 | biānpào | firecrackers 迎财神 | yíngcáishén | to welcome the God of Wealth 怜悯心 | liánmǐnxīn | compassion; mercy 普度众生 | pǔdùzhòngshēng | to save all living beings (Buddhist concept) 玉佩 | yùpèi | jade pendant 文昌菩萨 | Wénchāng Púsà | Wenchang Bodhisattva (God of Culture and Literature) 本命年 | běnmìngnián | zodiac year (the year of one's birth animal sign) 属相 | shǔxiàng | animal sign of the Chinese zodiac 经 | jīng | sutra; scripture 内裤 | nèikù | underpants 可行 | kěxíng | feasible; workable 手链 | shǒuliàn | bracelet 挫折 | cuòzhé | setback; frustration 对冲 | duìchōng | to hedge; to offset 乳牙 | rǔyá | milk tooth; deciduous tooth 东倒西歪 | dōngdǎoxīwāi | to sway from side to side; to be in a mess 齐 | qí | even; neat; uniform 房顶 | fángdǐng | roof 牙槽 | yácáo | alveolar bone; tooth socket 牙齿矫正 | yáchǐjiǎozhèng | orthodontics; teeth straightening 迷信 | míxìn | superstition 谐音梗 | xiéyīngěng | pun based on homophones 嫁得远 | jiàdeyuǎn | to marry far away 预言成真 | yùyánchéngzhēn | prediction comes true 祖籍 | zǔjí | ancestral home 衣装 | yīzhuāng | clothing; attire 仪容仪表 | yíróngyíbiǎo | appearance and bearing 寓意 | yùyì | implied meaning; moral 抱怨 | bàoyuàn | to complain; to grumble 发牢骚 | fālāosāo | to grumble; to complain 熬猪油 | áo zhūyóu | to render lard 猪油渣 | zhūyóuzhā | crispy lard residue (after rendering) 椒盐 | jiāoyán | pepper salt 零食 | língshí | snack 吐槽 | tǔcáo | to ridicule; to make fun of; to complain 贫困 | pínkùn | impoverished; poor 物资匮乏 | wùzīkuìfá | shortage of materials; scarcity of goods 宝贵 | bǎoguì | valuable; precious 重男轻女 | zhòngnánqīngnǚ | to value males over females; patriarchal 酸儿辣女 | suānérlànǚ | preferring sour food indicates a boy, spicy food a girl (a folk saying) 科学依据 | kēxuéyījù | scientific basis; scientific evidence 忌讳 | jìhuì | taboo; to avoid as taboo 六六大顺 | liùliùdàshùn | everything goes smoothly (lit. six-six great success) 发财 | fācái | to get rich; to make a fortune 深谙 | shēn'ān | to be well-versed in; to be thoroughly familiar with 吉利 | jílì | auspicious; lucky 代号 | dàihào | code name; designation 添 | tiān | to add; to increase 践行 | jiànxíng | to practice; to carry out 事已密成 | shìyǐmìchéng | the matter will succeed if kept secret (a folk saying) 呵护 | hēhù | to cherish; to protect 立 flag | lì flag | to set a goal publicly (internet slang) 督促 | dūcù | to supervise and urge 浇灌 | jiāoguàn | to water; to irrigate 犒劳 | kàoláo | to reward (with food/drink); to console 心理暗示 | xīnlǐ'ànshì | psychological suggestion; autosuggestion 负能量 | fùnéngliàng | negative energy Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 120 | 烧香拜佛 求个好运 Pray Pray Good Luck

  2. Sep 18

    Episode 119 | 香港 香港！Hong Kong!

    We welcomed a new friend Joe to our podcast! She shared about her life in Hong Kong after living in Europe for ten years: Hong Kong's unique blend of city and nature, its fast-paced lifestyle, and the experience of cultural reverse shock. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/86da3d83-7441-405f-bdb7-c7a4ed188e2e ==================== 居住 | jūzhù | reside; dwell; live 变动 | biàndòng | change; alteration; change and move 圈子 | quānzi | circle; clique; a ring 校友 | xiàoyǒu | alumnus; alumna; schoolmate 交集 | jiāojí | intersection; common ground 兜兜转转 | dōudōuzhuǎnzhuǎn | after many twists and turns; in a roundabout way 神奇 | shénqí | magical; miraculous; mysterious 伴侣 | bànlǚ | partner; companion; spouse 偶然 | ǒurán | incidentally; by chance; accidental 匿名 | nìmíng | anonymous 传播 | chuánbō | propagate; disseminate; spread 途径 | tújìng | way; channel 居住 | jūzhù | reside; dwell; live 反向 | fǎnxiàng | reverse; inverse 冲击 | chōngjī | impact; assault; shock 毕竟 | bìjìng | after all; all in all 华人 | huárén | ethnic Chinese 硕士 | shuòshì | master's degree 轨迹 | guǐjì | track; trajectory; locus 重合 | chónghé | overlap; coincide 往返 | wǎngfǎn | go and return; round trip 大陆 | dàlù | continent; mainland 职业 | zhíyè | occupation; profession 追求 | zhuīqiú | seek; pursue; chase 小国寡民 | xiǎoguóguǎmín | small country with few people (from Taoism, ideal state) 社会福利 | shèhuìfúlì | social welfare 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost feelings 找补 | zhǎobǔ | to make up for; to compensate 保障 | bǎozhàng | ensure; guarantee; safeguard 调配 | diàopèi | distribute; deploy; allocate 兜底 | dōudǐ | to guarantee; to cover the bottom line 杀出重围 | shāchūchóngwéi | break out of an encirclement; stand out from the competition 人上人 | rénshàngrén | a superior person; a cut above others 体会 | tǐhuì | know from experience; learn; realize 殖民地 | zhímíndì | colony 深刻 | shēnkè | profound; deep; deep-going 双语 | shuāngyǔ | bilingual 招牌 | zhāopái | shop sign; signboard 大部分 | dàbùfen | majority; greater part 副词 | fùcí | adverb 标识 | biāoshí | sign; mark; symbol 乘机 | chéngjī | take the opportunity; board a plane 旅客 | lǚkè | passenger; traveler 登上 | dēngshàng | board; ascend; mount 博大精深 | bódàjīngshēn | broad and profound; extensive and deep 母语 | mǔyǔ | mother tongue; native language 如鱼得水 | rúyúdéshuǐ | like a fish in water; feel at home 双语 | shuāngyǔ | bilingual 文本 | wénběn | text 私心 | sīxīn | selfish motives; selfishness 供应商 | gōngyìngshāng | supplier 对接 | duìjiē | docking; connect; interface 承担 | chéngdān | bear; undertake; assume 行政任务 | xíngzhèng rènwu | administrative tasks 小众 | xiǎozhòng | niche; minority group 潮湿 | cháoshī | wet; humid; damp 矛盾 | máodùn | contradiction; conflicting 混血 | hùnxuè | mixed-blood 包围 | bāowéi | surround; encircle 深有体会 | shēnyǒutǐhuì | have a deep understanding; deeply appreciate 喧闹 | xuānnào | noise; clamor; noisy 海滨 | hǎibīn | seaside; coast 独一无二 | dúyīwú'èr | unique; unparalleled 刻板印象 | kèbǎnyìnxiàng | stereotype 公认 | gōngrèn | publicly acknowledged; generally accepted 永不停歇 | yǒngbùtíngxiē | never stop; ceaseless 吃货 | chīhuò | foodie (colloquial) 发觉 | fājué | find; detect; discover 踩雷 | cǎilé | step on a landmine; encounter something bad/disappointing 摆盘 | bǎipán | plate presentation (in cooking) 搜寻 | sōuxún | search for; seek 循环 | xúnhuán | cycle; circulate 打破 | dǎpò | break; smash 普遍 | pǔbiàn | universal; general; widespread 逼仄 | bīzè | cramped; narrow 规划 | guīhuà | plan; project; layout 间距 | jiānjù | interval; spacing 早茶 | zǎochá | morning tea (dim sum meal) 点心 | diǎnxin | dim sum; light refreshments 拼桌 | pīnzhuō | share a table 舒展开 | shūzhǎnkāi | stretch out; spread out 饲料 | sìliào | feed; fodder 壁垒 | bìlěi | barrier; rampart 闲情逸致 | xiánqíngyìzhì | leisurely and carefree mood 品尝 | pǐncháng | taste; sample; savor 其貌不扬 | qímàobùyáng | plain-looking; unattractive 地雷 | dìléi | landmine 语境 | yǔjìng | context 同胞 | tóngbāo | compatriot; fellow countryman 心惊胆战 | xīnjīngdǎnzhàn | tremble with fear; scared out of one's wits 平安无事 | píng'ānwúshì | safe and sound; peace and quiet 老司机 | lǎosījī | experienced driver; old hand (internet slang) 的士 | dīshì | taxi (loanword from English) 音译 | yīnyì | transliteration 网约车 | wǎngyuēchē | ride-hailing service 背景配乐 | bèijǐng pèiyuè | background music 活力 | huólì | vitality; energy 基础设施 | jīchǔshèshī | infrastructure 罢工 | bàgōng | strike; go on strike 协调 | xiétiáo | coordinate; harmonize 后盾 | hòudùn | backing; support 投胎 | tóutāi | be reborn (Buddhism); reincarnate 奢侈 | shēchǐ | luxurious; extravagant 豪华 | háohuá | luxurious; sumptuous 都市 | dūshì | city; metropolis 喧嚣 | xuānxiāo | noisy; clamorous 平替 | píngtì | affordable substitute (internet slang) 伴奏 | bànzòu | accompany (musically) 大前提 | dàqiántí | major premise 社群 | shèqún | community; social group 博主 | bózhǔ | blogger; vlogger 移民 | yímín | immigrate; emigrate; migrant 原生文化 | yuánshēng wénhuà | native culture; original culture 引导 | yǐndǎo | guide; lead 沉浸式 | chénjìnshì | immersive (e.g., immersive experience) 初来乍到 | chūláizhàdào | new to a place; just arrived 逼迫 | bīpò | force; compel; coerce 独处 | dúchǔ | stay by oneself; be alone 倾听 | qīngtīng | listen attentively 窗口 | chuāngkǒu | window; an opening 有壁 | yǒubì | there is a barrier/gap (colloquial) 隔阂 | géhé | barrier; estrangement; rift 排外 | páiwài | be xenophobic; anti-foreign 定论 | dìnglùn | final conclusion; definitive verdict 鉴别 | jiànbié | differentiate; distinguish 集团 | jítuán | group; bloc; syndicate 正宗 | zhèngzōng | authentic; genuine; orthodox 毫无障碍 | háowú zhàng'ài | without any hindrance 观察 | guānchá | observe; watch; survey 现象 | xiànxiàng | phenomenon; appearance 安装 | ānzhuāng | install; set up 擅长 | shàncháng | be good at; be expert in 台风 | táifēng | typhoon 佩服 | pèifú | admire 体感温度 | tǐgǎn wēndù | feels like temperature 飙到 | biāodào | soar to; surge to (colloquial) 湿透 | shītòu | soaked through; drenched 顺畅 | shùnchàng | smooth; unhindered 穿梭 | chuānsuō | shuttle; go back and forth Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 119 | 香港 香港！Hong Kong!

  3. Sep 4

    Episode 118 | 大学选什么专业好呢？What should I study in the university?

    Xiaosusu and I reflect on our college majors and career paths today. Why did we study what we studied? (No spoiler!) We also talk about how to prepare for a future impacted by AI, focusing on skills machines can't replicate. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/2c84360a-9a2d-4528-98b4-e34ea7c18cd0 ==================== 唠嗑 | láokē | to chat; to gossip 妆容 | zhuāngróng | makeup; facial makeup 精致 | jīngzhì | delicate; fine; exquisite; meticulous 新陈代谢 | xīnchéndàixiè | metabolism 油腻 | yóunì | greasy; oily (of food or hair) 促使 | cùshǐ | to induce; to promote; to urge; to impel 翻身 | fānshēn | to turn over (in bed); to free oneself; to rise from poverty 特地 | tèdì | specially; for a special purpose 拨开 | bōkāi | to push aside; to part (with hands) 惊人 | jīngrén | astonishing; amazing 发量 | fàliàng | volume of hair 格外 | géwài | especially; particularly 浓密 | nóngmì | dense; thick (of hair, foliage, etc.) 蓬松 | péngsōng | fluffy; puffy 聪明绝顶 | cōngmíngjuédǐng | extremely clever (often humorously implying baldness due to excessive thinking) 字面意思 | zìmiànyìsi | literal meaning 传统意义 | chuántǒngyìyì | traditional meaning 无比 | wúbǐ | incomparable; unparalleled 巅峰 | diānfēng | peak; summit 自嘲 | zìcháo | to mock oneself; to be self-deprecating 发际线 | fàjìxiàn | hairline 后移 | hòuyí | to move backward 理发店 | lǐfàdiàn | barber shop; hair salon 齐刘海 | qíliúhǎi | blunt bangs 策略 | cèlüè | strategy; tactic 契机 | qìjī | opportunity; turning point 可持续发展 | kěchíxùfāzhǎn | sustainable development 环境保护 | huánjìngbǎohù | environmental protection 气候变化 | qìhòubiànhuà | climate change 防止污染 | fángzhǐwūrǎn | pollution prevention 编程 | biānchéng | programming 幼稚肤浅 | yòuzhìfūqiǎn | naive and superficial 开窍 | kāiqiào | to get smart; to become enlightened 自主思想 | zìzhǔsīxiǎng | independent thought 建筑系 | jiànzhùxì | architecture department 报考志愿 | bàokǎozhìyuàn | to fill in one's application for university/college 勉强 | miǎnqiáng | reluctantly; barely; to force oneself 剧透 | jùtòu | spoiler 经济管理学院 | jīngjìguǎnlǐxuéyuàn | School of Economics and Management 会计系 | kuàijìxì | accounting department 记账 | jìzhàng | to keep accounts; bookkeeping 招生办 | zhāoshēngbàn | admissions office 够呛 | gòuqiàng | unbearable; difficult to endure 素描 | sùmiáo | sketch; drawing 过关 | guòguān | to pass a test; to meet the standard 近视 | jìnshì | myopia; short-sightedness 用眼强度 | yòngyǎnqiángdù | eye strain level (intensity of eye usage) 朴素 | pǔsù | simple; plain; unadorned 接地气 | jiēdìqì | down-to-earth; practical 万金油 | wànjīnyóu | cure-all; versatile person/thing (literally: balm) 衣钵相承 | yībōxiāngchéng | to pass on the mantle; to inherit a legacy 缺乏 | quēfá | to lack; to be short of 社会化 | shèhuìhuà | socialization 不切实际 | bùqièshíjì | unrealistic; impractical 沉迷于 | chénmíyú | to be addicted to; to be engrossed in 武侠电视剧 | wǔxiádiànshìjù | martial arts TV series 古装剧 | gǔzhuāngjù | costume drama (TV series/movie) 侠气 | xiáqì | spirit of chivalry 金庸古龙 | JīnyōngGǔlóng | Jin Yong and Gu Long (famous Wuxia novelists) 射雕英雄传 | ShèdiāoYīngxióngzhuàn | The Legend of the Condor Heroes (a famous Wuxia novel/TV series) 行侠仗义 | xíngxiázhàngyì | to practice chivalry and uphold justice 惩戒 | chéngjiè | to discipline; to punish 品德 | pǐndé | moral character; integrity 暴力倾向 | bàolìqiāngxiàng | tendency towards violence 四肢发达头脑简单 | sìzhīfādátóunǎojiǎndān | brawny and brainless (idiom, often self-deprecating) 伸张正义 | shēnzhāngzhèngyì | to uphold justice 创造价值 | chuàngzàojiàzhí | to create value 文艺 | wényì | literature and art; artistic; cultured 稿费 | gǎofèi | remuneration for writing; payment for manuscript 新闻系 | xīnwénxì | journalism department 录取 | lùqǔ | to admit (to a school, college, etc.) 气愤 | qìfèn | indignant; furious 立志 | lìzhì | to be determined; to set one's mind on 云里雾里 | yúnlǐwùlǐ | muddled; confused (literally: in clouds and mist) 不及格 | bùjígé | to fail (an exam); not up to standard 批判性思维 | pīpànxìngsīwéi | critical thinking 模棱两可 | móléngliǎngkě | ambiguous; equivocal 分辨 | fēnbiàn | to distinguish; to differentiate 黑白是非 | hēibáishìfēi | right and wrong 复杂 | fùzá | complicated; complex 高考制度 | gāokǎozhìdù | college entrance exam system 自主招生 | zìzhǔzhāoshēng | independent admissions (for universities) 奥林匹克数学竞赛 | àolínpǐkèshùxuějìngsài | mathematical olympiad 文采 | wéncǎi | literary talent; brilliance of writing 损失 | sǔnshī | loss; damage 紧密相连 | jǐnmìxiānglián | closely linked 念研究生 | niànyánjiūshēng | to pursue a master's degree 选修 | xuǎnxiū | to take an elective course 领域 | lǐngyù | field; area 财务报表 | cáiwùbàobiǎo | financial statement 游刃有余 | yóurènyǒuyú | to do a job with ease (idiom) 同传 | tóngchuán | simultaneous interpretation 同声传译 | tóngshēngchuányì | simultaneous interpretation 经营模式 | jīngyíngmóshì | business model 财务数据 | cáiwùshùjù | financial data 商科 | shāngkē | business studies 硬技能 | yìngjìnéng | hard skills 整体素质 | zhěngtǐsùzhì | overall quality 非政府组织 | fēizhèngfǔzǔzhī | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) 批判性思维 | pīpànxìngsīwéi | critical thinking 感恩 | gǎn'ēn | to feel grateful; gratefulness 任选课 | rènxuǎnkè | elective course 通选课 | tōngxuǎnkè | general elective course 客户经理 | kèhùjīnglǐ | account manager; client manager 经济支柱 | jīngjìzhīzhù | economic pillar 房地产 | fángdìchǎn | real estate 拉美人 | Lāměirén | Latin American people 自证的预言 | zìzhèngdeyùyán | self-fulfilling prophecy 冲击 | chōngjī | impact; shock 转折点 | zhuǎnzhédiǎn | turning point 耕耘 | gēngyún | to cultivate; to farm (figuratively: to work diligently) 迷茫 | mímáng | perplexed; confused 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxious; worried; anxiety 主观能动性 | zhǔguānnēngdòngxìng | subjective initiative; conscious activity 理性分析 | lǐxìngfēnxī | rational analysis 专注于 | zhuānzhùyú | to focus on; to concentrate on 侧重于 | cèzhòngyú | to lay particular stress on; to emphasize 感性 | gǎnxìng | sensibility; emotional 美学 | měixué | aesthetics 认知 | rènzhī | cognition; understanding 交互 | jiāohù | interactive; to interact 蓝领 | lánlǐng | blue-collar worker 沉迷于 | chénmíyú | to be addicted to; to be engrossed in 潮流 | cháoliú | trend; current 植物园 | zhíwùyuán | botanical garden 习性 | xíxìng | habit; characteristic (often of animals/plants) 禅修 | chánxiū | meditation; Zen practice 人性的连接 | rénxìngdeliánjiē | human connection 冷冰冰 | lěngbīngbīng | ice-cold; cold (attitude) 哲学 | zhéxué | philosophy 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 共鸣 | gòngmíng | resonance; sympathy; empathy 不舍 | bùshě | unwilling to part with; 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    Episode 118 | 大学选什么专业好呢？What should I study in the university?

  4. Aug 21

    Episode 117 | 和爸妈的代沟 Generational gap with parents

    I just spent two weeks travelling with my parents in Sweden! What is your experience normally travelling with your parents? For me, it is definitely a mixture of love and hate...Yes, let's talk about generational gaps! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/97f99aae-063d-4cf2-9082-8318942eb9e0 ==================== 蹭吃蹭住 | cèng chī cèng zhù | to freeload food and accommodation; to sponge off someone 闲适 | xiánshì | leisurely and comfortable; relaxed 安逸 | ānyì | easy and comfortable; comfortable and carefree 刻板印象 | kèbǎn yìnxiàng | stereotype 巴适 | bāshì | (Sichuan dialect) comfortable; pleasant; good 人字拖 | rénzìtuō | flip-flops; thongs (footwear) 洋溢 | yángyì | to be brimming with; to be permeated with 呼啸而过 | hūxiào'érguò | to whiz past; to speed by with a whistling sound 基础设施 | jīchǔ设施 | infrastructure 气息 | qìxī | smell; breath; flavor; trace 凉意 | liángyì | a touch of cold; chill 感恩 | gǎn'ēn | to be grateful; thankful 代沟 | dàigōu | generation gap 年龄层 | niánlíngcéng | age group/bracket 悲喜交加 | bēixǐ jiājiā | mixed feelings of joy and sorrow 爱恨交加 | àihèn jiājiā | mixed feelings of love and hate 深入了解 | shēnrù liǎojiě | to gain a deeper understanding 吐槽 | tǔcáo | to complain; to badmouth; to roast (colloquial) 时间观念 | shíjiān guānniàn | concept of time; punctuality 职场 | zhíchǎng | workplace; career 咨询 | zīxún | to consult; consultation 近况 | jìnkuàng | recent developments; current situation 上线 | shàngxiàn | to go online; to log in 规划 | guīhuà | to plan; plan; program 相处模式 | xiāngchǔ móshì | mode of interaction; way of getting along 结构性 | jiégòuxìng | structural 框架 | kuàngjià | framework; structure 条理 | tiáolǐ | orderliness; method 随性 | suíxìng | easy-going; spontaneous; uninhibited 即兴 | jíxìng | impromptu; extemporaneous 特意 | tèyì | for a special purpose; specially 宽容 | kuānróng | tolerant; lenience 硬加 | yìngjiā | to force something upon; to impose 期待 | qīdài | to look forward to; expectation 小矛盾 | xiǎo máodùn | minor conflict 探索 | tànsuǒ | to explore; exploration 分头行动 | fēntóu xíngdòng | to act separately; to go separate ways 汇合 | huìhé | to converge; to assemble; to meet 压根 | yàgēn | from the start; fundamentally; (not) at all 视线 | shìxiàn | line of sight; view 控制欲 | kòngzhìyù | desire for control; possessiveness 掌控欲 | zhǎngkòngyù | desire for mastery/control 子女 | zǐnǚ | children (collective term) 导游 | dǎoyóu | tour guide 翻译 | fānyì | to translate; interpreter; translation 心累 | xīnlèi | mentally exhausting; feel drained 约束 | yuēshù | to restrict; to constrain; restriction 大局观 | dàjúguān | a broader perspective; big picture view 契合 | qìhé | to fit in well with; to be in harmony with 沟通 | gōutōng | to communicate; communication 极端 | jíduān | extreme; an extreme 包装 | bāozhuāng | to package; to wrap; to dress up 受害者 | shòuhàizhě | victim 抱怨 | bàoyuàn | to complain; grumble 愧疚 | kuìjiù | to feel guilty; to be conscience-stricken 拦着 | lánzhe | to block; to stop (someone from doing something) 劝说 | quànshuō | to persuade; to advise 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost feelings 隐隐约约 | yǐnyǐnyuēyuē | faintly; vaguely; indistinctly 矛盾 | máodùn | contradictory; contradiction 随口 | suíkǒu | to speak casually; to say offhand 成年人 | chéngniánrén | adult 负责任 | fùzérèn | to take responsibility 旅程 | lǚchéng | journey; itinerary 扫兴 | sǎoxìng | to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket 亲戚关系 | qīnqi guānxi | kinship; family relations 姑姑 | gūgu | father's sister; aunt 姨 | yí | mother's sister; aunt 传统意义上 | chuántǒng yìyì shàng | in the traditional sense 菜单 | càidān | menu 千里迢迢 | qiānlǐ tiáotiáo | from a distant place; from afar 景点 | jǐngdiǎn | scenic spot; tourist attraction 抱怨一通 | bàoyuàn yītōng | to complain a lot/for a while 衬托 | chèntuō | to set off; to serve as a foil to 典范 | diǎnfàn | model; example; paragon 细小 | xìxiǎo | tiny; trivial; minute 自洽 | zìqià | self-consistent; self-contained 极端 | jíduān | extreme; an extreme 搭档 | dādàng | partner; to act as a partner 负能量 | fùnéngliàng | negative energy 兴奋 | xīngfèn | excited; excitement 感叹 | gǎntàn | to sigh with emotion; to lament 评论 | pínglùn | to comment on; commentary 物价 | wùjià | commodity prices 比价 | bǐjià | to compare prices 话术 | huàshù | way of speaking; rhetoric; sales pitch 劝不了 | quànbuliǎo | cannot persuade 换算 | huàshuàn | to convert; conversion Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 117 | 和爸妈的代沟 Generational gap with parents

  5. Aug 7

    Episode 116 | 聊聊中国人的委婉 The indirectness in Chinese art of speaking

    Today, we are talking about cultural differences in communication! We chat about how Chinese people are subtle, tactful and indirect in our communications... and the unique role of "biao qing bao (emojis/memes) " in expressing emotion! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/8907c28a-c653-495c-8ba4-5a118c5e0ea7 ==================== 委婉 | wěiwǎn | tactful; indirect; mild 概念 | gàiniàn | concept; idea 绕弯子 | ràowānzi | beat around the bush; speak indirectly 人际交往 | rénjì jiāowǎng | interpersonal communication; socializing 自然科学 | zìrán kēxué | natural science 陈述 | chénshù | statement; declare; state 注重 | zhùzhòng | pay attention to; focus on; stress 拒绝 | jùjué | refuse; reject; decline 维持 | wéichí | keep; maintain; preserve 职场 | zhíchǎng | workplace; career field 人情世故 | rénqíng shìgù | worldly wisdom; social norms 语气词 | yǔqìcí | modal particle 修饰词 | xiūshìcí | modifier; modifying word 原则上 | yuánzé shàng | in principle 暗示 | ànshì | hint; suggest; imply 通融 | tōngróng | accommodate; show flexibility 商量 | shāngliang | consult; discuss; talk over 另辟蹊径 | lìng pì qījìng | find a new approach; chart a new path 铺垫 | pūdiàn | cushion; pave the way; groundwork 心理准备 | xīnlǐ zhǔnbèi | psychological preparation 丑话说在前面 | chǒuhuà shuō zài qiánmiàn | put the ugly truth first; state conditions clearly beforehand 介意 | jièyì | mind; take offense; care about 转折 | zhuǎnzhé | transition; turn in direction 寒暄 | hánxuān | exchange conventional greetings; make small talk 布置 | bùzhì | assign; arrange; set up 日常 | rìcháng | daily; routine 正题 | zhèngtí | main topic; subject under discussion 反感 | fǎngǎn | antipathy; dislike; be averse to 反馈 | fǎnkuì | feedback; response 下意识 | xiàyìshì | subconscious; instinctively 秘诀 | mìjué | secret; knack; key 诀窍 | juéqiào | secret; trick; know-how 一以不变应万变 | yī yǐ búbiàn yìng wànbiàn | handle all changes with constancy; maintain composure amidst changes 表情包 | biǎoqíngbāo | meme; emoji sticker 抽象 | chōuxiàng | abstract 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 生硬 | shēngyìng | stiff; mechanical; rigid 纯文字 | chún wénzì | plain text 维度 | wéidù | dimension 赋予 | fùyǔ | endow; entrust; confer 情绪 | qíngxù | mood; emotion; feeling 语境 | yǔjìng | context 场面话 | chǎngmiàn huà | polite formulas; conventional remarks; social pleasantries 买单 | mǎidān | pay the bill 经济状况 | jīngjì zhuàngkuàng | economic status; financial condition 预算 | yùsuàn | budget 直白 | zhíbái | straightforward; candid; blunt 现金 | xiànjīn | cash 聚餐 | jùcān | dine together; party meal 请客 | qǐngkè | treat somebody to dinner; play the host 去世 | qùshì | pass away; die 过世 | guòshì | pass away 仙逝 | xiānshì | pass away (used for respected elders or monks) 西天 | Xītiān | Western Heaven (Buddhist paradise) 马克思 | Mǎkèsī | Karl Marx 归宿 | guīsù | final destination; home; inevitable result 宗教 | zōngjiào | religion 极乐世界 | jílè shìjiè | Land of Ultimate Bliss (Paradise) 古人 | gǔrén | ancients; people of ancient times 长胖 | zhǎngpàng | put on weight; gain weight 消耗 | xiāohào | consume; exhaust; drain 脑力 | nǎolì | brainpower; mental effort 精力 | jīnglì | energy; vigor 亲近 | qīnjìn | close; intimate 耐心 | nàixīn | patience; patient 胖瘦 | pàngshòu | weight (lit. fat and thin) 潜意识 | qiányìshì | subconscious mind; subconsciousness 唐突 | tángtū | abrupt; rude; blunt 冒犯 | màofàn | offend; affront; assault 本意 | běnyì | original intention; real intent 大体 | dàtǐ | generally; mostly 打压式 | dǎyāshì | oppressive; suppressive style (education/parenting) 上一辈 | shàng yībèi | the older generation 表扬 | biǎoyáng | praise; commend; cite 骄傲 | jiāo'ào | proud; pride 情感 | qínggǎn | emotion; feeling; sentiment 夫妻 | fūqī | husband and wife 情侣 | qínglǚ | sweethearts; romantic couple 环境 | huánjìng | environment; surroundings; circumstance 衬托 | chèntuō | set off; serve as a foil to 愧疚 | kuìjiù | compunction; conscience-stricken; remorse 歉意 | qiànyì | apology; regret 面子 | miànzi | face; reputation; self-respect 感同身受 | gǎntóng shēnshòu | feel as if one experiences it oneself; empathize deeply 失恋 | shīliàn | broken heart; suffer the loss of love 开除 | kāichú | fire; dismiss; discharge 好奇 | hàoqí | curious; full of curiosity 深究 | shēnjiū | look into deeply; study thoroughly 安慰 | ānwèi | comfort; console; solace 气愤 | qìfèn | furious; indignant; angry 共情 | gòngqíng | empathize; emotional resonance 局促 | júcù | cramped; uneasy; nervous 小心 | xiǎoxīn | cautious; careful 最终 | zuìzhōng | ultimate; final; at last 境界 | jìngjiè | boundary; state; realm Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 116 | 聊聊中国人的委婉 The indirectness in Chinese art of speaking

  6. Jul 22

    Episode 115 | 谈恋爱 学中文 Love Story or Language Battle?

    Today I am chatting with Jinyu whose Swiss boyfriend is also learning Mandarin! Is teaching our partner Chinese romantic or exhausting? What are the different tricks or tips we used to learn language from each other through a relationship? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/e6e57964-77bb-4ed0-b494-8af7858be6b9======探望 | tànwàng | visit; pay a visit to 千里迢迢 | qiānlǐ-tiáotiáo | from thousands of miles away; far-away 探索 | tànsuǒ | explore; search for 司机 | sījī | driver 八卦 | bāguà | gossip 兼 | jiān | concurrently; holding two roles simultaneously 驾照 | jiàzhào | driver's license 自驾游 | zìjiàyóu | road trip; self-driving tour 红娘 | hóngniáng | matchmaker 牵桥搭线 | qiānqiáo-dāxiàn | act as a bridge; mediate between parties 农历 | nónglì | traditional lunar calendar 震惊 | zhènjīng | shocked; astonished 语言交换 | yǔyán jiāohuàn | language exchange 同好 | tónghào | person with the same hobby/interest 途径 | tújìng | channel; pathway; way 惯性 | guànxìng | inertia; habit 古诗 | gǔshī | ancient poetry 曲项向天歌 | qūxiàng xiàngtiān gē | sing towards the sky with a curved neck 扯 | chě | chat aimlessly; stray off topic 间隙 | jiànxì | interval; gap; break 访谈 | fǎngtán | interview 深耕 | shēngēng | cultivate deeply; delve deeply into a field 议题 | yìtí | topic for discussion; issue 口音 | kǒuīn | accent 暂停键 | zàntíngjiàn | pause button 思绪 | sīxù | train of thought; thinking 打断 | dǎduàn | interrupt; break 脱口秀 | tuōkǒu xiù | stand-up comedy; talk show 活跃 | huóyuè | active; lively; dynamic 抢 | qiǎng | scramble for; fight to talk over each other 混乱 | hùnluàn | chaotic; confusing 梗 | gěng | punchline; meme; running joke; joke reference 双关 | shuāngguān | pun; double entendre 奥利奥 | àolì'ào | Oreo (biscuit) 巧妙 | qiǎomiào | ingenious; clever 品牌 | pǐnpái | brand 家长群 | jiāzhǎngqún | parent-teacher group chat 班主任 | bānzhǔrèn | headteacher; homeroom teacher 纪律 | jìlǜ | discipline 行政 | xíngzhèng | administration; administrative work 班长 | bānzhǎng | class monitor; class president 输出 | shūchū | output; transmit; export (e.g. cultural export) 舌尖上的中国 | shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó | A Bite of China (documentary series) 老旧 | lǎojiù | old and dilapidated; outdated 纪录片 | jìlùpiàn | documentary 中华 | zhōnghuá | China; Chinese culture 写实 | xiěshí | realistic; factual depiction 面食 | miànshí | wheat-based food; noodles and pastries 碳水 | tànshuǐ | carbohydrates 情结 | qíngjié | complex; deep emotional attachment 埋汰 | máitai | belittle; speak ill of; criticize 偏好 | piānhào | preference 油条 | yóutiáo | deep-fried dough sticks 蒸 | zhēng | steam 咸 | xián | salty 流行 | liúxíng | popular; trendy 燕麦奶 | yànmài nǎi | oat milk 概念 | gàiniàn | concept 豆制品 | dòuzhìpǐn | soy products; bean curd products 功夫 | gōngfu | skill; craftsmanship; hard work 一石二鸟 | yīshí-èrniǎo | kill two birds with one stone 一箭双雕 | yījiàn-shuāngdiāo | achieve two goals with one action 凝聚力 | níngjùlì | cohesion; solidarity 省得 | shěngde | so as to save; avoid having to 极具 | jíjù | extremely; hugely 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 词汇 | cíhuì | vocabulary; terms 瓢泼大雨 | piáopō-dàyǔ | torrential rain; downpour 热身 | rèshēn | warm up 长进 | zhǎngjìn | progress; improvement 退步 | tuìbù | regress; fall behind 自然而然 | zìrán'érrán | naturally; spontaneously 三天打鱼，两天晒网 | sāntiān dǎyú, liǎngtiān shàiwǎng | lack perseverance; act inconsistently 谚语 | yànyǔ | proverb; saying 持续 | chíxù | continuous; sustained 音标 | yīnbīao | phonetic symbol 白话 | báihuà | Cantonese vernacular; spoken language 语气词 | yǔqìcí | modal particle; tone-indicating word 书面语 | shūmiànyǔ | written language 混淆 | hùnxiáo | confuse; blur 音调 | yīndiào | pitch; tone (in languages) 系统 | xìtǒng | systematic; structured 汉语 | hànyǔ | Mandarin Chinese language 精进 | jīngjìn | refine; polish; strive to improve 沉浸式 | chénjìnshì | immersive 借口 | jièkǒu | excuse; pretext 动词变位 | dòngcí biànwèi | verb conjugation 否定语态 | fǒudìng yǔtài | negative mood/structure 立场 | lìchǎng | stance; attitude; position 彼此 | bǐcǐ | each other; mutually 错误百出 | cuòwù-bǎichū | full of errors/mistakes 沉浸 | chénjìn | immerse oneself 补录 | bǔlù | supplementary recording; add-on recording 出镜 | chūjìng | appear on camera/show up in a media piece 标准 | biāozhǔn | standard; fluent; accurate Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 115 | 谈恋爱 学中文 Love Story or Language Battle?

  7. Jul 3

    Episode 114 | 30岁后的人生，从怕死开始？Life After 30: Does It Start With Fearing Death?

    Today, Ren Fei and I are talking about a heavy but important topic: our anxieties about death. We discuss losing loved ones and our own mortality as we get older. Do you also have these existential fears? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/9718667d-1d0a-423c-97ba-7ab14869fd65 ==================== 沉重 | chénzhòng | heavy; serious 恐惧 | kǒngjù | fear; dread 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxiety; anxious 步入 | bùrù | to step into; to enter (an age, a stage) 祖父祖母 | zǔfù zǔmǔ | grandparents 去世 | qùshì | to pass away; to die (euphemism) 在世 | zàishì | to be living; to be alive 年迈 | niánmài | old; aged 离世 | líshì | to leave the world; to pass away (euphemism) 无力 | wúlì | powerless; lacking strength 陪伴 | péibàn | to accompany 病情 | bìngqíng | patient's condition 恶化 | èhuà | to worsen; to deteriorate 并发症 | bìngfāzhèng | complication (in medicine) 恶劣 | èliè | vile; nasty; of poor quality 物理距离 | wùlǐ jùlí | physical distance 弱势 | ruòshì | vulnerable; disadvantaged 境地 | jìngdì | situation; circumstances 格外 | géwài | especially; particularly 思念 | sīniàn | to miss; to long for 敏感 | mǐngǎn | sensitive 多疑 | duōyí | suspicious; paranoid 紧密 | jǐnmì | close; intimate 中风 | zhòngfēng | stroke (medical condition) 不巧 | bùqiǎo | unfortunately; inopportune 得知 | dézhī | to find out; to learn of 自责 | zìzé | to blame oneself 责怪 | zéguài | to blame; to rebuke 旅程 | lǚchéng | journey; trip 涌上 | yǒngshàng | to surge; to well up 出钱出力 | chūqián chūlì | to contribute money and effort 创伤 | chuāngshāng | trauma 任性 | rènxìng | willful; headstrong; capricious 病床 | bìngchuáng | sickbed 奄奄一息 | yǎnyǎnyìxī | on the verge of death; at one's last gasp 事后 | shìhòu | after the event; afterwards 病痛 | bìngtòng | pain and suffering of illness 折磨 | zhémó | to torment; to torture 底子 | dǐzi | foundation; base (e.g., of one's health) 病魔 | bìngmó | serious illness (personified as a demon) 斗争 | dòuzhēng | to struggle; to fight 遗憾 | yíhàn | regret; pity 委婉 | wěiwǎn | euphemistic; tactful 过世 | guòshì | to pass away; to die (euphemism) 情节 | qíngjié | plot; circumstances 深层 | shēncéng | deep layer; deep level 觉醒 | juéxǐng | to awaken; awakening (of consciousness) 葬礼 | zànglǐ | funeral 复活 | fùhuó | to revive; to bring back to life 神奇 | shénqí | magical; miraculous 疯狂 | fēngkuáng | insane; crazy 芭比娃娃 | bābǐ wáwa | Barbie doll 议论 | yìlùn | to discuss; to comment on 十字路口 | shízì lùkǒu | crossroads; intersection 车祸 | chēhuò | car accident 下意识 | xià yìshi | subconsciously 晕倒 | yūndǎo | to faint; to pass out 气血 | qìxuè | Qi and blood (in Traditional Chinese Medicine) 不知所措 | bùzhī suǒ cuò | to be at a loss; not know what to do 苏醒 | sūxǐng | to wake up; to regain consciousness 心理阴影 | xīnlǐ yīnyǐng | psychological trauma; a lingering shadow on one's mind 心思细腻 | xīnsi xìnì | thoughtful and meticulous; sensitive 悲观 | bēiguān | pessimistic 坦诚 | tǎnchéng | frank; honest; open 肺炎 | fèiyán | pneumonia 报喜不报忧 | bàoxǐ bù bàoyōu | to report good news but not bad news 出发点 | chūfādiǎn | starting point; motive 瞎着急 | xiāzhāojí | to worry unnecessarily 亲子关系 | qīnzǐ guānxì | parent-child relationship 向往 | xiàngwǎng | to yearn for; to long for 重症病房 | zhòngzhèng bìngfáng | intensive care unit (ICU) 监护 | jiānhù | to monitor; guardianship 意识 | yìshi | consciousness 安乐死 | ānlèsǐ | euthanasia 不忍心 | bù rěnxīn | cannot bear to; to not have the heart to 拔掉管子 | bádiào guǎnzi | to pull out the tubes (life support) 抢救 | qiǎngjiù | to rescue; to save (a life) 不孝 | búxiào | unfilial 观念 | guānniàn | concept; idea; notion 受罪 | shòuzuì | to endure hardship; to suffer 孝顺 | xiàoshùn | filial piety; to be filial 养育之恩 | yǎngyù zhī ēn | the grace of being raised (by parents) 颠簸 | diānbǒ | to jolt; to bump; turbulence 地形地势 | dìxíng dìshì | topography; terrain 迫降 | pòjiàng | to force a landing 惊慌失措 | jīnghuāng shīcuò | panic-stricken; to be scared out of one's wits 祈祷 | qídǎo | to pray 淡定 | dàndìng | calm; composed 后怕 | hòupà | fear after the event; lingering fear 坠毁 | zhuìhuǐ | to crash (of a plane) 操作失误 | cāozuò shīwù | operational error 触动 | chùdòng | to touch somebody emotionally; to stir up feelings 绝症 | juézhèng | terminal illness; incurable disease 不治之症 | búzhìzhīzhèng | incurable disease 丧失 | sàngshī | to lose; to forfeit 落差感 | luòchā gǎn | sense of disparity or disappointment 白发人送黑发人 | báifàrén sòng hēifàrén | an old person mourning a young person's death (lit. white-haired person sends off black-haired person) 棺材 | guāncai | coffin 悼念 | dàoniàn | to grieve; to mourn 疗愈 | liáoyù | to heal; therapeutic 契机 | qìjī | opportunity; turning point 遗书 | yíshū | will; suicide note; final letter 荒唐 | huāngtáng | absurd; preposterous 慰藉 | wèijiè | comfort; consolation 驱走厄运 | qūzǒu èyùn | to drive away bad luck Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 114 | 30岁后的人生，从怕死开始？Life After 30: Does It Start With Fearing Death?

  8. Jun 19

    Episode 113 | 你的城市有几家电影院？how many cinemas does your city have?

    Today I'm joined by Shuang, a new friend from Sweden! We're both from huge cities in China but now live in a smaller one. We're chatting about the pros and cons of big city vs. small city life. Do you prefer the hustle and bustle or a quieter pace? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 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/f354914a-d403-4d6c-9a53-5dff9b5e2451 ==================== 播客 | bōkè | podcast 返场 | fǎnchǎng | encore; to return to the stage/show 嘉宾 | jiābīn | guest (of a show or event) 读博 | dúbó | to pursue a doctoral degree 本科 | běnkē | undergraduate course 研究生 | yánjiūshēng | graduate student 博士 | bóshì | PhD; doctor 无缝衔接 | wúfèng xiánjiē | seamless connection/transition 落后 | luòhòu | to fall behind; to lag 被辞退 | bèi cítuì | to be fired; to be dismissed 待业 | dàiyè | unemployed; waiting for employment 潇洒 | xiāosǎ | natural and unrestrained; effortlessly cool 谦让 | qiānràng | to be modest and decline compliments; self-effacing 普及 | pǔjí | to popularize; to make universal 科普 | kēpǔ | to popularize science; popular science 居民 | jūmín | resident; inhabitant 对比 | duìbǐ | to contrast; comparison 人口 | rénkǒu | population 尺度 | chǐdù | scale; measure; yardstick 点子 | diǎnzi | key point; the crux of the matter 上映 | shàngyìng | to be showing (of a movie); to be released 搜 | sōu | to search 场次 | chǎngcì | screening time; session (for a movie or performance) 凑 | còu | to gather together; to manage to find (time, money) 预定 | yùdìng | to book; to reserve 具象 | jùxiàng | concrete; specific (as opposed to abstract) 正宗 | zhèngzōng | authentic; genuine 西化 | xīhuà | westernized 规模 | guīmó | scale; size; scope 地铁线 | dìtiěxiàn | subway line 在建 | zàijiàn | under construction 轻轨 | qīngguǐ | light rail 轨道 | guǐdào | track; rail 跨区域 | kuàqūyù | cross-regional; inter-regional 混淆 | hùnxiáo | to confuse; to mix up 疑惑 | yíhuò | to feel confused; to have doubts 演唱会 | yǎnchànghuì | concert 国际巨星 | guójì jùxīng | international superstar 大都市 | dàdūshì | metropolis 痛点 | tòngdiǎn | pain point 音乐剧 | yīnyuèjù | musical (theater) 展览 | zhǎnlǎn | exhibition; show 成本 | chéngběn | cost 额外 | éwài | extra; additional 签证 | qiānzhèng | visa 领事馆 | lǐngshìguǎn | consulate 大使馆 | dàshǐguǎn | embassy 顺道 | shùndào | on the way; while passing by 整体 | zhěngtǐ | overall; whole 生活质量 | shēnghuó zhìliàng | quality of life 房租 | fángzū | rent (for a house or apartment) 县城 | xiànchéng | county town 三线城市 | sānxiàn chéngshì | third-tier city 停顿 | tíngdùn | to pause 一线城市 | yīxiàn chéngshì | first-tier city 等级 | děngjí | rank; level; tier 北上广深 | Běi Shàng Guǎng Shēn | Abbreviation for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen (China's four first-tier cities) 新一线城市 | xīn yīxiàn chéngshì | new first-tier city 竞争 | jìngzhēng | to compete; competition 省会 | shěnghuì | provincial capital 十八线 | shíbāxiàn | 18th-tier; slang for something or someone obscure, unknown, or insignificant 行政区 | xíngzhèngqū | administrative district 划分 | huàfēn | to divide; division 县 | xiàn | county 乡 | xiāng | township 村 | cūn | village 镇 | zhèn | town 乡镇 | xiāngzhèn | small towns and villages 岔开 | chàkāi | to branch off; to diverge (from a topic) 介意 | jièyì | to mind; to take offense 名气 | míngqì | fame; reputation 面熟 | miànshú | to look familiar 活力 | huólì | vitality; energy 惬意 | qièyì | pleased; cozy; comfortable; content 可获得性 | kě huòdé xìng | accessibility; availability 探索 | tànsuǒ | to explore 社交平台 | shèjiāo píngtái | social media platform 无意中 | wúyìzhōng | accidentally; unintentionally 旅游景点 | lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn | tourist attraction 俯瞰 | fǔkàn | to look down from a height; to overlook 老地方 | lǎo dìfang | the usual place; a familiar spot one often goes to 链接 | liànjiē | connection; link 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxious; anxiety 休闲活动 | xiūxián huódòng | leisure activities 兴趣爱好 | xìngqù àihào | hobbies and interests 舞种 | wǔzhǒng | type of dance; dance genre 融入感 | róngrù gǎn | sense of belonging; feeling of integration 一回生二回熟 | yī huí shēng, èr huí shú | strangers at first meeting, friends the second time; an idiom describing how familiarity grows quickly 紧密 | jǐnmì | close; intimate; tight 与人为乐 | yǔ rén wéi lè | to enjoy sharing happiness with others; often used to describe someone who is a people person 厌恶 | yànwù | to detest; to loathe; disgust 寒暄 | hánxuān | to exchange conventional greetings; small talk 拼桌 | pīnzhuō | to share a table (in a restaurant) 不期而遇 | bù qī ér yù | to meet by chance; an unexpected encounter 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 圈子 | quānzi | circle (of friends, social); community 闹矛盾 | nào máodùn | to have a conflict; to be on bad terms 消散 | xiāosàn | to dissipate; to disappear 社会阶级 | shèhuì jiējī | social class 拓宽视野 | tuòkuān shìyě | to broaden one's horizons Powered by Firstory Hosting

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