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. 4d ago

    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

  2. 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?

  3. 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?

  4. 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

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

  5. Jun 5

    Episode 112 | 异地恋：甜蜜的挑战 Long-Distance Relatinoship: A Sweet Challenge

    Today, I'm chatting with Gloria for a follow-up episode, and I'm thrilled to announce that her crush from our last chat is now her boyfriend! We dive into their new reality though: a long-distance relationship. Is it challenging? What makes a long-distance relationship work, or fail? 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/2582f398-23d0-4c71-bfce-7e044ce8b75e ==================== 续集 | xùjí | sequel 感情 | gǎnqíng | feeling; emotion; affection 话题 | huàtí | subject; topic 支招 | zhī zhāo | to give advice; to suggest a move or trick 贴士 | tiēshì | tips (loanword from English) 招式 | zhāoshì | a move in martial arts; a trick 招法 | zhāofǎ | method; move; trick 建议 | jiànyì | suggestion; advice 升级 | shēngjí | to upgrade; to escalate 咨询 | zīxún | to consult; consultation 专门 | zhuānmén | specialized; specially 高手 | gāoshǒu | master; expert 大师 | dàshī | great master; master 操纵 | cāozòng | to manipulate; to control 真诚 | zhēnchéng | sincere; genuine 异地恋 | yìdìliàn | long-distance relationship 处境 | chǔjìng | situation; plight 季度 | jìdù | quarter (of a year) 第三地 | dì sān dì | third location; third place 时差 | shíchā | time difference; jet lag 感触 | gǎnchù | thoughts and feelings; emotional stirring 讨厌 | tǎoyàn | to dislike; to loathe 理想 | lǐxiǎng | ideal 状况 | zhuàngkuàng | condition; state; situation 放弃 | fàngqì | to give up; to abandon 彼此 | bǐcǐ | each other; one another 独立 | dúlì | independent 伴侣 | bànlǚ | partner; companion 程度 | chéngdù | degree; level 保留 | bǎoliú | to retain; to reserve 独立性 | dúlìxìng | independence 固定 | gùdìng | fixed; regular 随意 | suíyì | as one pleases; casual 双方 | shuāngfāng | both parties; both sides 安排 | ānpái | to arrange; arrangement 问候 | wènhòu | to send one's regards to; to say hello to 煲电话粥 | bāo diànhuà zhōu | to talk on the phone for a very long time 夸张 | kuāzhāng | to exaggerate; exaggerated 出国 | chūguó | to go abroad 留学 | liúxué | to study abroad 绝对 | juéduì | absolute; absolutely 影响 | yǐngxiǎng | influence; effect 说法 | shuōfǎ | statement; way of saying things 七年之痒 | qī nián zhī yǎng | seven-year itch 诱惑 | yòuhuò | temptation; to tempt 继续 | jìxù | to continue; to go on 变淡 | biàndàn | to fade; to become weaker (of feelings) 分手 | fēnshǒu | to break up 情侣 | qínglǚ | couple; lovers 艰难 | jiānnán | difficult; hard 挑战 | tiǎozhàn | challenge 时期 | shíqī | period; phase 甜蜜期 | tiánmì qī | honeymoon period; sweet period 蜜月期 | mìyuè qī | honeymoon period 习惯 | xíguàn | habit; to be used to 时间节点 | shíjiān jiédiǎn | time point; milestone 放大 | fàngdà | to enlarge; to magnify 新鲜 | xīnxiān | fresh 成熟 | chéngshú | mature; ripe 后期 | hòuqī | later stage; later period 考虑 | kǎolǜ | to consider; to think over 长远来看 | cóng chángyuǎn láikàn | in the long run 可持续 | kěchíxù | sustainable 选项 | xuǎnxiàng | option; choice 共同 | gòngtóng | common; shared 目标 | mùbiāo | target; goal 时间线 | shíjiānxiàn | timeline 愿景 | yuànjǐng | vision (for the future) 遥遥无期 | yáoyáo wúqī | not to be expected for a long time yet; to be a long way off 绝望 | juéwàng | despair; to give up all hope 现状 | xiànzhuàng | current situation; status quo 满意 | mǎnyì | satisfied; pleased 大洲 | dàzhōu | continent 频率 | pínlǜ | frequency 急迫 | jípò | urgent; pressing 亚洲 | Yàzhōu | Asia 相比于 | xiāngbǐ yú | compared to 欧洲 | Ōuzhōu | Europe 生活质量 | shēnghuó zhìliàng | quality of life 舒适 | shūshì | comfortable; cozy 心安 | xīn'ān | to feel at ease; relieved 确定性 | quèdìngxìng | certainty; definiteness 实习 | shíxí | internship 可预见 | kě yùjiàn | foreseeable; predictable 决心 | juéxīn | determination; to make up one's mind 凑时间 | còu shíjiān | to manage to find time 情意绵绵 | qíngyì miánmián | overflowing with love and affection 你侬我侬 | nǐ nóng wǒ nóng | to be deeply in love; billing and cooing 承诺 | chéngnuò | promise; commitment 投入 | tóurù | to invest; to put into 回忆 | huíyì | memory; to recall 遗憾 | yíhàn | regret; pity 害怕 | hàipà | to be afraid of; to fear 疫情 | yìqíng | epidemic situation 频繁 | pínfán | frequent; often 真人 | zhēnrén | real person (esp. in contrast to a picture or virtual representation) 为爱 | wèi ài | for love 大动干戈 | dà dòng gāngē | to go to war; (fig.) to make a big fuss; to take drastic measures 深厚 | shēnhòu | deep; profound Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 112 | 异地恋：甜蜜的挑战 Long-Distance Relatinoship: A Sweet Challenge

  6. May 22

    Episode 111 | 新车里让人痴迷的皮革味 Der Kraftfahrzeugsinnenausstattungneugeruchsgenuss

    Have you used AI real-time translating function? It is so effective! Do we really need to learn a new language the "old way" with our own brain in the future? Sophy and I talked about our understanding of the utility of learning a new language, and the beauty of understanding the subtlety in each culture. 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/4520099a-988f-47b4-b342-6d1f8ebb8d57 春暖花开 | chūnnuǎn huākāi | spring blossoms; the warmth of spring 沉重 | chénzhòng | heavy; serious; somber 命题 | mìngtí | proposition; thesis; topic 技术基点 | jìshù jīdiǎn | technological singularity; base point 乐观主义 | lèguān zhǔyì | optimism 有生之年 | yǒushēng zhīnián | in one's lifetime 自主意识 | zìzhǔ yìshí | autonomous consciousness; self-awareness 负责人 | fùzérén | person in charge; responsible party 活生生 | huóshēngshēng | real-life; living and breathing 裁员 | cáiyuán | layoffs; to cut staff 副作用 | fùzuòyòng | side effect 幻觉 | huànjué | hallucination (AI phenomenon) 偏见 | piānjiàn | bias; prejudice 钻牛角尖 | zuān niújiǎojiān | to split hairs; to get stuck in a dead end; to obsess over details 刻板印象 | kèbǎn yìnxiàng | stereotype 极端言论 | jíduān yánlùn | extreme speech; radical remarks 固执 | gùzhí | stubborn; persistent 实时翻译 | shíshí fānyì | real-time translation 订阅费用 | dìngyuè fèiyòng | subscription fee 提示语 | tíshìyǔ | prompt (AI context) 口语翻译 | kǒuyǔ fānyì | interpretation; oral translation 惊讶 | jīngyà | surprised; amazed 同声传译 | tóngshēng chuányì | simultaneous interpretation 延迟 | yánchí | delay; latency 意群 | yìqún | sense group; thought group 群体 | qúntǐ | group; community 词组 | cízǔ | phrase; word group 具体导向 | jùtǐ dǎoxiàng | specific orientation; targeted guidance 编排 | biānpái | to arrange; to organize; to lay out 掉着一口气 | diàozhe yī kǒuqì | to hold one's breath; to be in suspense 必要性 | bìyàoxìng | necessity 入口 | rùkǒu | gateway; entry point; portal 敲门砖 | qiāoménzhuān | stepping stone (lit. "a brick to knock on the door") 保护文化 | bǎohù wénhuà | to preserve/protect culture 缺失 | quēshī | deficiency; gap; missing part 由衷 | yóuzhōng | heartfelt; from the bottom of one's heart 渗透 | shèntòu | to permeate; to soak into 一次性 | yīcìxìng | one-time; disposable 融入 | róngrù | to integrate into; to blend in 声乐课 | shēngyuèkè | vocal music lesson 扁平 | biǎnpíng | flat 口腔 | kǒuqiāng | oral cavity; mouth 圆润浑厚 | yuánrùn húnhòu | mellow and full-bodied (voice/sound) 美声 | měishēng | bel canto (operatic singing style) 可穿戴 | kě chuāndài | wearable 板书 | bǎnshū | writing on the blackboard 刺激 | cìjī | to stimulate; stimulus 风土人情 | fēngtǔ rénqíng | local customs and practices 西化 | xīhuà | Westernized 实用主义 | shíyòng zhǔyì | pragmatism 细腻 | xìnì | exquisite; fine; subtle 漆黑 | qīhēi | pitch black 墨黑 | mòhēi | ink black 意象 | yìxiàng | imagery 命名 | mìngmíng | to name; to designate 狼毫 | lángháo | weasel-hair brush (lit. "wolf hair") 羊毫 | yángháo | goat-hair brush 黄鼠狼 | huángshǔláng | yellow weasel 近亲 | jìnqīn | close relative (biology) 统称 | tǒngchēng | general term; collective name 尺寸 | chǐcun | size; dimension 勾边 | gōubiān | to outline (in drawing) 小叶筋 | xiǎoyèjīn | fine-line brush (for veins/stems) 经络 | jīngluò | meridians/veins (in art/biology) 筋骨 | jīnggǔ | physique; structure (lit. "tendons and bones") 藤蔓 | téngmàn | vine; creeper 意境 | yìjìng | artistic mood; atmosphere 性价比 | xìngjiàbǐ | cost-performance ratio; value for money 操作系统 | cāozuò xìtǒng | operating system 晶晶亮 | jīngjīngliàng | glittering; sparkling 复合词 | fùhécí | compound word 匮乏 | kuìfá | scarce; deficient; lacking 同义词 | tóngyìcí | synonym 时尚 | shíshàng | fashion 工业 | gōngyè | industry 生物本质 | shēngwù běnzhì | biological essence 舶来语 | bóláiyǔ | loanword (lit. "language that comes by ship") 董事会 | dǒngshìhuì | board of directors 倾向于 | qīngxiàngyú | to be inclined to; to tend to 和蔼 | hé'ǎi | kind; amiable; gentle 破碎 | pòsuì | broken; fragmented 长难句 | chángnánjù | long and complex sentences 粗看 | cūkàn | to skim; to glance over 探讨 | tàntǎo | to investigate; to discuss; to probe 归根结底 | guīgēn jiédǐ | ultimately; in the final analysis 偷懒 | tōulǎn | to be lazy; to shirk work 结论 | jiélùn | conclusion 相左 | xiāngzuǒ | to conflict; to be at odds with 细枝末节 | xìzhī mòjié | minor details; non-essentials 通读 | tōngdú | to read through (carefully) 逐字逐句 | zhúzì zhújù | word for word and sentence by sentence 算力 | suànlì | computing power 归纳 | guīnuà | to summarize; to induce 达成一致 | dáchéng yīzhì | to reach an agreement/consensus 负担 | fùdān | burden; load 跨文化 | kuà wénhuà | cross-cultural 求婚 | qiúhūn | to propose marriage 耳语 | ěryǔ | to whisper 加密 | jiāmì | to encrypt; to code 气氛 | qìfēn | atmosphere; mood 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 肢体语言 | zhītǐ yǔyán | body language 亲切 | qīnqiè | cordial; kind; close 投入 | tóurù | to invest (time/effort); to be devoted to 过客 | guòkè | passing traveler; transient guest 拉近距离 | lājìn jùlí | to close the distance; to get closer 同理心 | tónglǐxīn | empathy 热忱 | rèchén | zeal; enthusiasm; passion Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 111 | 新车里让人痴迷的皮革味 Der Kraftfahrzeugsinnenausstattungneugeruchsgenuss

  7. May 4

    Episode 110 | 开一家蛋糕店要怎么盈利呢 How to make a bakery profitable?

    Today is a follow-up episode with audience-favorite Xiao Su Su about her experience opening up a bakery! I am curious about the whole business operation of the bakery so we dived into the revenue and cost, the business model and marketing .... All the details! 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/4bee6492-0252-4824-98b9-460a03519b24 情绪价值 | qíngxù jiàzhí | emotional value (providing comfort or support) 知无不言，言无不尽 | zhī wú bù yán, yán wú bù jìn | to say all that one knows without reserve 老本行 | lǎoběnháng | one's original profession; old trade 跨领域 | kuà lǐngyù | cross-field; interdisciplinary 转型 | zhuǎnxíng | transformation; transition (e.g., career or business) 练手 | liànshǒu | to practice; to hone one's skills 从0到1 | cóng líng dào yī | from zero to one (starting something from scratch) 摸索 | mōsuǒ | to grope; to feel about; to explore 不透明 | bù tòumíng | non-transparent; opaque (often regarding information) 虚虚实实 | xūxū shíshí | a mix of truth and falsehood; deceptive 玄学 | xuánxué | metaphysics; (slang) something unpredictable or mysterious 超自然 | chāozìrán | supernatural 量化 | liànghuà | to quantify 意愿 | yìyuàn | aspiration; desire; will 多才多艺 | duōcái duōyì | multi-talented; versatile 翻糖蛋糕 | fāntáng dàngāo | fondant cake 初衷 | chūzhōng | original intention 挫折 | cuòzhé | setback; frustration 到家 | dàojiā | (informal) to reach a high level of proficiency; to be excellent 微妙 | wēimiào | subtle; delicate 等价于 | děngjià yú | to be equivalent to 人情费 | rénqíng fèi | "favor fee" (money paid out of social obligation/friendship) 定价 | dìngjià | pricing 无人问津 | wú rén wènjīn | nobody asks about it; ignored; of no interest to anyone 滑铁卢 | huátiělú | Waterloo (metaphor for a crushing defeat) 自媒体 | zìméitǐ | self-media; we-media 买账 | mǎizhàng | (informal) to "buy" into something; to show respect or appreciation for 种子客户 | zhǒngzi kèhù | seed customers; initial user base 触发 | chùfā | to trigger; to spark 动机 | dòngjī | motive; motivation 毛利率 | máolì lǜ | gross profit margin 利润表 | lìrùn biǎo | income statement; profit and loss (P&L) statement 时薪 | shíxīn | hourly wage 协同效应 | xiétóng xiàoyìng | synergy effect 分摊 | fēntān | to apportion; to share (costs) 引流 | yǐnliú | to attract traffic (online or to a store) 摸爬滚打 | mōpá gǔndǎ | to go through hardships; to gain experience through struggle 水花 | shuǐhuā | splash (often used as "making a splash" or having an effect) 高大上 | gāodàshàng | (slang) high-end; elegant; upscale 讽刺 | fěngcì | sarcastic; ironic 腻 | nì | greasy; cloying; oily (food) 无语 | wúyǔ | speechless (usually due to frustration) 常态 | chángtài | normal state; the norm 下场 | xiàchǎng | (in this context) to personally get involved; to "enter the arena" 有机的增长 | yǒujī de zēngzhǎng | organic growth 割韭菜 | gē jiǔcài | (slang) to harvest chives; to exploit or rip off (naive investors/customers) 个人IP | gèrén IP | personal brand; personal intellectual property 差异化竞争 | chāyìhuà jìngzhēng | differentiated competition 白热化 | báirèhuà | white-hot; intensified; reaching a climax (competition) 心路历程 | xīnlù lìchéng | journey of the heart; mental or emotional journey Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Episode 110 | 开一家蛋糕店要怎么盈利呢 How to make a bakery profitable?

  8. Apr 18

    Episode 109 | 今天你种草了吗 Did you add anything to your wishlist today?

    Today's episode started with me recommending Renfei my new e-bike! Then we talked about all the movies we want to watch - in Chinese, we call it "Planting grass"; and when someone recommends you something strongly, we call it "An Li (Amway)". Funny words! 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/9d4ee796-5a10-420a-bffd-b924f9d8f36a ======= 电动自行车 | diàndòng zìxíngchē | electric bicycle 脚踏板 | jiǎotà bǎn | foot pedal 上坡 | shàngpō | uphill; going uphill 省力 | shěnglì | save labor; less effort 电瓶车 | diànpíngchē | electric scooter (moped-style) 踏板车 | tàbǎnchē | scooter (kick scooter or motorized) 安全隐患 | ānquán yǐnhuàn | hidden safety perils/hazards 骨折 | gǔzhé | bone fracture 平衡 | pínghéng | balance 员工折扣 | yuángōng zhékòu | employee discount 租赁费 | zūlìnfèi | rental/leasing fee 税前工资 | shuìqián gōngzī | pre-tax salary 抵税 | dǐshuì | tax offset; tax deduction 合算 | hésuàn | worthwhile; a good deal 短途 | duǎntú | short distance 绕路 | ràolù | detour; go the long way around 停车位 | tíngchēwèi | parking space 排队 | páiduì | to line up; queue 关卡 | guānqiǎ | checkpoint 交通拥挤税 | jiāotōng yōngjǐ shuì | congestion charge/tax 可观 | kěguān | considerable; sizable 覆盖 | fùgài | to cover 复活节 | fùhuójié | Easter 插座 | chāzuò | electrical outlet/socket 思路打开 | sīlù dǎkāi | expand one's thinking; a new perspective 基础设施 | jīchǔ shèshī | infrastructure 修缮 | xiūshàn | to repair; to renovate (roads/buildings) 路况 | lùkuàng | road conditions 安利 | ānlì | to recommend a product/thing (from Amway) 保健品 | bǎojiànpǐn | health supplements 金字塔营销 | jīnzìtǎ yíngxiāo | pyramid scheme/marketing 种草 | zhòngcǎo | to pique someone's interest (in a product); to add to wishlist 拔草 | bácǎo | to finally buy something or fulfill a wish (removing it from the wishlist) 生动 | shēngdòng | vivid; lively 大片 | dàpiàn | blockbuster movie 宣传片 | xuānchuánpiàn | promotional film; trailer 剧透 | jùtòu | spoiler (of a movie/book) 科幻片 | kēhuànpiàn | sci-fi movie 耳熟能详 | ěrshú néngxiáng | well-known; talked about frequently 挽救 | wǎnjiù | to save; to rescue 拜读 | bàidú | to read (honorific/polite way to say reading someone's work) 心心念念 | xīnxīn niànniàn | to long for; to have something on one's mind constantly 台球 | táiqiú | billiards; pool 套路 | tàolù | routine; trick; "the way it works" 口口相传 | kǒukǒu xiāngchuán | word of mouth 松饼 | sōngbǐng | pancake/muffin 落伍 | luòwǔ | outdated; behind the times 上瘾 | shàngyǐn | addictive; to become addicted 反感 | fǎngǎn | to be disgusted with; to dislike 讽刺 | fěngcì | ironic; sarcastic Powered by Firstory Hosting

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