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Authentic, slow, and clear Chinese — about things that matter. Hosted by Qiuyue 秋月, a native Chinese speaker who speaks multiple languages and works in tech and the creative industry. Topics range from language learning and personal life to psychology, culture, and technology. Thoughtful, relevant, and always human.

  1. #53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    11H AGO

    #53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    The Chinese name for ADHD is “注意缺陷多动障碍”, also commonly called “多动症”. Both terms tend to carry quite negative associations. But is it possible that the ADHD brain is simply a different way of existing, rather than something “abnormal”? Perhaps modern society is simply structured in a way that favors non-ADHD brains. 00:40 The Chinese name of ADHD and the negative connotations of “hyperactivity disorder” 01:51 Why more and more people are talking about ADHD 03:05 Three ADHD tendencies I notice in myself 10:58 My understanding of ADHD: reward circuits, stimulation, and hyperfocus 12:53 The “Hunter vs. Farmer” hypothesis 17:12 Looking at ADHD from a new perspective 18:28 What kinds of jobs suit a “hunter-type brain” 21:21 Accepting my ADHD tendencies and incorporating them into life choices ADHD的中文名叫做“注意缺陷多动障碍”，也叫“多动症”，这两个词都给人很负面的联想。 但是有没有一种可能，ADHD的大脑只是一种不同的存在方式，而非“不正常”，只是这个社会更偏向于非ADHD的大脑。 00:40 ADHD的中文名称与“多动症”的负面联想 01:51 为什么现在越来越多人讨论ADHD 03:05 我自己身上的三种ADHD倾向表现 10:58 我理解的ADHD本质：奖励回路、刺激与超级专注 12:53 “猎人与农夫”假说 17:12 用新的视角看待ADHD 18:28 什么样的工作更适合“猎人型大脑” 21:21 接纳自己的ADHD倾向，并把它纳入人生选择 Useful video about ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp805f-j1VI ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/T9ZwbEgEQng Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    24 min
  2. #52 The best the anime in the last 10 years: Attack on Titan 从讲故事的角度聊聊 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    MAR 1

    #52 The best the anime in the last 10 years: Attack on Titan 从讲故事的角度聊聊 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    I believe Attack on Titan is the best anime of the past ten years. Why do I think so? In this episode, I’d like to share my perspective from a storytelling point of view. 00:33 Finished Attack on Titan in three weeks. This episode is about it 01:45 My feelings after watching it straight through for the second time 02:26 There may be spoilers, but spoilers might actually enhance enjoyment 05:29 Foreshadowing and setup 08:12 An ever-expanding world view 10:38 Playing with the timeline 11:55 Character development and moral dilemmas 15:23 The sense of emptiness after finishing Attack on Titan. A bit of loneliness 我认为《进击的巨人》是过去这十年里，最好的一部动漫。 为什么我这样认为？这期播客里我想从故事讲述的角度而言聊一聊我的看法。 00:33 三个星期看完《进击的巨人》，这期想聊它 01:45 第二次连着看完的感受 02:26 可能剧透，但剧透也可能更好享受 05:29 伏笔与铺垫（foreshadowing） 08:12 不断扩大的世界观 10:38 玩弄时间线 11:55 人物发展与道德困境 15:23 看完《巨人》后的落差，有点寂寞 The research about spoilers: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/spoiler-alert-spoilers-make-you-enjoy-stories-more#:~:text=Extra%20knowledge%20about%20a%20work,couldn't%20admire%20the%20garment. ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/5hpSIVBl1pg Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    17 min
  3. #51 获取内心平静的3个习惯 3 Habits That Give Me Peace Of Mind| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    FEB 15

    #51 获取内心平静的3个习惯 3 Habits That Give Me Peace Of Mind| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Gaining inner peace actually isn’t that hard. Small changes can lead to big results. 00:30 Lately I’ve been in a pretty good mood 01:17 What is inner peace? 03:26 Habit 1: Write things down instead of relying on your brain to remember them 07:10 Specific tools 09:21 Habit 2: Keep a journal — a “brain cleanse” 11:55 Extra benefits and the language of the mind (mentalese) 14:28 Habit 3: Get good sleep (it’s hard but extremely important) 17:32 Sleep is the “ultimate medicine” 18:22 Four standards for measuring good sleep 获取内心的平静其实并不难。 微小的改变可以带来巨大的变化。 00:30 最近心情不错 01:17 什么是内心平静 03:26 习惯一：把要记的事写下来，而不是靠大脑记忆 07:10 具体工具 09:21 习惯二：写日记——“大脑的清洗” 11:55 额外好处与心灵语言 mentalese 14:28 习惯三：拥有好的睡眠（难但非常关键） 17:32 睡眠是“万能的药” 18:22 衡量好睡眠的四个标准 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I recommended a few recently released Chinese TV dramas that are said to be quite good. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! Guidance to improve your sleep from Huberman Lab https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/improve-your-sleep ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/GBfhbIT0m2c Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    22 min
  4. #50 人在荷兰 Life in the Netherlands as a foreigner | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    FEB 1

    #50 人在荷兰 Life in the Netherlands as a foreigner | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    What life is like for a foreigner living in the Netherlands (from the perspective of an office worker), and what I like and don’t like about the Netherlands. 00:59 Looking at the Netherlands from a Chinese perspective and introducing culture shock 02:02 The “Dutch rhythm” you can see from my daily routine 06:02 Office atmosphere and management style 08:22 Overall impressions: a relaxed life, simple relationships, and not much socializing/obligation 09:43 My love-hate relationship with Amsterdam 12:16 Three advantages of life in the Netherlands 16:14 Three drawbacks of life in the Netherlands 19:45 Culture shock in the Netherlands 21:30 Must-see places when visiting the Netherlands 聊聊一个外国人在荷兰的生活（从上班族的角度而言），以及我喜欢和不喜欢荷兰的点。 00:59 从中国人的视角看荷兰与文化冲击 02:02 从我的日常生活能看到的“荷兰节奏” 06:02 办公室氛围与管理方式 08:22 总体感受：生活轻松、人际关系简单、应酬少 09:43 对阿姆斯特丹的爱与恨 12:16 荷兰生活的三个优点 16:14 荷兰生活的三个缺点 19:45 在荷兰的文化冲击 21:30 来荷兰一定要看的地方 ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I recommended a few recently released Chinese TV dramas that are said to be quite good. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/YVRmjxM2u2k Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    26 min
  5. #49 通往幸福的方法 How to find happiness in mundane life: Identity Diversification |Chinese Comprehensible Input

    JAN 18

    #49 通往幸福的方法 How to find happiness in mundane life: Identity Diversification |Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Even in a life that feels messy and overwhelming, we can still find our own paths to happiness. 00:33 Halfway through January 2026: Have you taken action on your New Year plans? 02:30 One of the main reasons 2025 was a happy year: identity diversification 03:39 How to understand identity diversification 06:06 The benefits of diversifying time and identity 09:05 The ideal state: your main job and side projects reinforcing each other 09:40 My personal example 12:55 The results brought by synergy 13:26 How to get started 即使是在一地鸡毛的生活中，我们还是可以找到通往幸福的方法。 00:33 2026年一月过半：新年计划有没有行动？ 02:30 2025过得开心的主要原因之一：身份多元化 03:39 怎么理解身份多元化？ 06:06 多元化时间与身份的好处 09:05 理想状态：主业与副业互相增强 09:40 我的个人例子 12:55 协同效应带来的结果 13:26 如何开始------------------------------------ 秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk is a Chinese-only podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, providing comprehensible input of relevant and interesting topics. ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I introduced a very interesting and extremely common way of expressing meaning – the numeric expressions in Chinese. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/SuwUjnEDwl8 Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    17 min
  6. #48 满意的2025年：进步，减法，以及音乐 An 8 out of 10 out of 2025 |Chinese Comprehensible Input

    JAN 4

    #48 满意的2025年：进步，减法，以及音乐 An 8 out of 10 out of 2025 |Chinese Comprehensible Input

    2025 is over! I used the week off after Christmas to look back on 2025 and make plans for 2026. I’d give my 2025 an 8 out of 10. What score would you give your own 2025? 00:31 A week off after Christmas spent staying at home 01:29 Reflecting on 2025 and planning for 2026 02:14 Three principles for making plans 05:56 Language-learning progress in 2025 and language plans for 2026 08:25 2025 as a year of “doing less” 10:09 Changes brought about by Stoicism 13:50 The best thing that happened in 2025: starting to learn music 16:27 Realizing my strengths and learning preferences in 2025 2025结束了！我用圣诞节后的假期，回顾了2025年并制定了2026年的计划。 我给自己的2025打8分（10分满分）！你给自己的2025年打几分呢？ 00:31 留在家的圣诞节后的一周假期 01:29 回顾2025、规划2026 02:14 制定计划的三个原则 05:56 2025语言学习进步及2026语言计划 08:25 2025是做减法的一年 10:09 斯多葛主义带来的改变 13:50 2025发生的最好的事情：开始学习音乐 16:27 2025意识到自己的优势与学习偏好 ------------------------------------ I'm Qiuyue 秋月, a native Chinese speaker who speaks multiple languages and works in tech and the creative industry in the Netherlands. In 秋月慢谈, I talk about language learning, personal life, productivity, culture, and technology, using authentic, slow, and clear Chinese. My goal is to give you Chinese comprehensive input of interesting and relevant content. ------------------------------------- In the latest newsletter, I introduced a very interesting and extremely common way of expressing meaning in Chinese – the numeric expressions. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/0mkpLT8QfzI Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    21 min
  7. #47 The best language learning methods 最好的语言学习方法 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    12/21/2025

    #47 The best language learning methods 最好的语言学习方法 | Chinese Comprehensible Input

    I feel like I’ve recently found the best way to learn a language, and I can’t wait to share it with you! 00:00 Sharing what I think is the best language learning method 00:48 Method 1: Using the language you’re learning to study things you’re genuinely interested in 01:35 My practice: Learning music in Japanese (music theory classes, finding teachers, all-Japanese communication) 06:00 Challenges and how to transfer this method to other languages 07:42 Method 2: Writing as a stable form of output 14:30 Method 3: Learning “small words” 17:52 Review of the three methods 我感觉最近找到了最好的语言学习方法，迫不及待想和你分享！ 00:00 分享我觉得最好的语言学习方法 00:48 方法一：用正在学习的语言去学习真正感兴趣的事情 01:35 我的实践：用日语学音乐（上乐理课、找老师、全日语交流） 06:00 难点与迁移思路 07:42 方法二：写作作为稳定输出 14:30 方法三：学习“小词” 17:52 三种方法回顾 ------------------------------------ I was in a talk with Lao Liu, another Chinese polyglot/YouTuber/Podcaster who’s also making Chinese content. We talked a lot about how language changed our lives, how I started learning languages and recommendations on language learning. I was talking in my normal speaking speed with another Chinese native speaker. Curious about the content or wondering if you could understand me there? Check it out via the link: https://youtu.be/BBwxnjTdJVg?si=hqk7hcGoVsC0SHUd ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/8NsJVoNnv8A Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    20 min
  8. #46 Quitting social media 为什么要戒掉社交媒体？| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    12/07/2025

    #46 Quitting social media 为什么要戒掉社交媒体？| Chinese Comprehensible Input

    Social media always brings me all kinds of negative emotions: anxiety, addiction, anger… More importantly, my time slips away among endless short videos. So I made up my mind to quit social media. I can’t say I’ve completely succeeded yet, but I’ve already seen some progress. The most immediate result: my life has become much more relaxed. :) 00:00 I want to talk about social media 00:40 Why quitting social media is difficult 04:15 I uninstalled almost all social media apps, only kept WeChat 06:07 The most direct benefits after quitting 06:43 Deeper changes: less anxiety, smaller emotional ups and downs, etc. 10:42 Xiaohongshu’s particular impact and reflections; social media also has benefits. So what’s the key? 社交媒体总是给我带来各种各样负面的情绪：焦虑、上瘾、愤怒…… 更重要的是，时间流失在了各种短视频之间。 所以我下定决心，想要戒掉社交媒体。目前虽然不能说完全成功了，但是已经小有成效。 最直接的一个结果：我的生活变得更轻松了:) 00:00 想聊聊社交媒体 00:40 戒掉社交媒体的难点 04:15 卸载几乎所有社交App，只留微信 06:07 戒断后的直接好处 06:43 更深层的变化：焦虑减少、情绪起伏变小，等等 10:42 小红书的特殊影响与反思；社交媒体也有好处。那关键是什么？ ------------------------------------ In the latest newsletter, I introduced the number superstitions of in Chinese, which might demystify some unique phenomenon in China. Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you! ------------------------------------- Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/pd_FcV5vPLk Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl

    17 min
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