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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #242 台灣人想要中國身分證 Taiwanese Want China's ID !?

    引起 yǐn qǐ - to cause, to trigger 關注 guān zhù - to pay attention to, to follow closely 發布 fā bù - to release, to issue (e.g., a statement or video) 統戰 tǒng zhàn - united front (strategy for unification, often with political connotations) 策略 cè lüè - strategy, tactic 創業 chuàng yè - to start a business 辦理 bàn lǐ - to handle, to process (e.g., documents or procedures) 身分證 shēn fèn zhèng - identification card, ID card 免首付 miǎn shǒu fù - no down payment required 頭期款 tóu qí kuǎn - down payment 社群媒體 shè qún méi tǐ - social media 國籍 guó jí - nationality, citizenship 設戶籍 shè hù jí - to establish household registration 戶口 hù kǒu - household registration, residency record 違反 wéi fǎn - to violate (rules or laws) 註銷 zhù xiāo - to cancel, to revoke 喪失 sàng shī - to lose (e.g., a right or qualification) 參選 cān xuǎn - to run for election 議員 yì yuán - councilor, legislator 依附 yī fù - to depend on, to affiliate with 新黨 Xīn Dǎng - New Party (a political party in Taiwan) 統促黨 Tǒng Cù Dǎng - China Unification Promotion Party (a pro-China political party in Taiwan) 民進黨 Mín Jìn Dǎng - Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan's ruling party at times) 資金 zī jīn - funds, capital 戶籍 hù jí - household registration, residency status 以身試法 yǐ shēn shì fǎ - to risk breaking the law, to test the law with one's actions If your New Year’s goal is to improve your Chinese, meet more Taiwanese friends, and discuss a variety of topics like politics, culture, war, news, economics, and more! I invite you to book a one-on-one trial lesson with me 😊. We’ll go over your goals and create a personalized plan to help enhance your Chinese skills. Let’s make your learning journey both easier and more enjoyable! Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    7 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    #241 台灣冬天好喝熱甜湯 Hot and sweet soups perfect for Taiwan’s winter

    甜湯 tián tāng - sweet soup 燒仙草 shāo xiān cǎo - herbal jelly dessert 滑嫩 huá nèn - smooth and tender 甘甜 gān tián - sweet and pleasant 熱呼呼 rè hū hū - hot and steamy 紅豆湯 hóng dòu tāng - red bean soup 花生湯 huā shēng tāng - peanut soup 香濃 xiāng nóng - fragrant and rich 濃濃的 nóng nóng de - thick and rich 厚厚的 hòu hòu de - thick and dense 薑湯 jiāng tāng - ginger soup 甜酒釀 tián jiǔ niàng - sweet fermented rice 去寒 qù hán - to dispel the cold 本身 běn shēn - itself 辛辣 xīn là - spicy and hot 口感 kǒu gǎn - texture, taste 緩和 huǎn hé - to ease, to soften 瞬間 shùn jiān - in an instant 配料 pèi liào - ingredients, toppings 湯圓 tāng yuán - sweet glutinous rice balls 靈魂 líng hún - soul (metaphorical) Q彈 Q tán - chewy and bouncy 搭配 dā pèi - to pair with 芋圓 yù yuán - taro balls 粉圓 fěn yuán - tapioca balls 芋頭 yù tóu - taro 膩口 nì kǒu - greasy, overly rich taste Planning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    6 min
  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    #240 新年快樂 Happy New Year 🎆

    實現 shíxiàn - to realize, to achieve 拋在腦後 pāo zài nǎohòu - to leave behind, to forget 制定 zhìdìng - to formulate, to set up 調查 diàochá - to investigate, to survey 訂定 dìngdìng - to establish, to set 達成 dáchéng - to achieve, to accomplish 新陳代謝 xīnchéndàixiè - metabolism 身材走樣 shēncái zǒuyàng - to lose shape, to gain weight or become out of shape 減肥 jiǎnféi - to lose weight 外貌 wàimào - appearance 瘦下來 shòu xiàlái - to slim down 求學順利 qiúxué shùnlì - to have smooth academic progress 學業順利 xuéyè shùnlì - to have smooth studies 機構 jīgòu - institution, organization 收穫 shōuhuò - to gain, harvest 脫單 tuōdān - to end being single, to find a romantic partner 單身 dānshēn - single, unmarried 孤單寂寞覺得冷 gūdān jìmò juéde lěng - feeling lonely and cold 提升 tíshēng - to enhance, to improve 外貌 wàimào - appearance 髮型 fǎxíng - hairstyle 醫美 yīměi - medical aesthetics, cosmetic treatment 美甲 měijiǎ - manicure 物價 wùjià - price of goods 上漲 shàngzhǎng - to rise, to increase 培養 péiyǎng - to cultivate, to develop 注重 zhùzhòng - to pay attention to, to focus on 養成 yǎngchéng - to form (a habit) 存錢 cúnqián - to save money 投資理財 tóuzī lǐcái - investment and financial management 普及 pǔjí - to popularize, to make widespread 中樂透 zhòng lètòu - to win the lottery 一夜暴富 yīyè bàofù - to get rich overnight 一大筆錢 yī dà bǐ qián - a large sum of money 財富自由 cáifù zìyóu - financial freedom 安心 ānxīn - to feel at ease, to be reassured 忙碌 mánglù - busy, occupied 房貸 fángdài - mortgage 說得準 shuō de zhǔn - to predict or describe accurately 擔憂 dānyōu - to worry; to feel anxious If you’ve been learning Chinese or preparing for the TOCFL exams but feel stuck or frustrated with your progress, book a one-on-one trial lesson with me 😊 We’ll go over your goals and create a personal plan to help improve your Chinese skills. Let’s make your learning journey easier and more enjoyable!Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    14 min
  4. 12/30/2024

    #239 台灣大學入學考試 Taiwan university entrance exam 📝

    學測 (學科能力測驗) xué cè (xué kē néng lì cè yàn) - General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) 入學考試 rù xué kǎo shì - entrance exam 管道 guǎn dào - channel or pathway 特殊選才 tè shū xuǎn cái - special talent selection 才能 cái néng - talent or ability 申請入學 shēn qǐng rù xué - apply for admission 繁星推薦 fán xīng tuī jiàn - star plan recommendation (a university admission program) 評估 píng gū - evaluate or assess 備審資料 bèi shěn zī liào - application documents for review 獲得 huò dé - obtain or acquire 分發入學 fēn fā rù xué - admission by distribution 分科測驗 fēn kē cè yàn - subject-specific exam 指考 zhǐ kǎo - Advanced Subjects Test (AST) 物理 wù lǐ - physics 化學 huà xué - chemistry 生物 shēng wù - biology 科目 kē mù - subject 制度 zhì dù - system or structure If your Chinese is already quite good, but you want to discuss more complex topics like news, economics, politics, or the environment with your Taiwanese friends, and you sometimes feel unsure how to join those conversations, Let me help you. In our one-on-one lessons, we'll look at the challenges you're facing, set your learning goals, and work together to boost your Chinese skills quickly! Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    9 min
  5. 12/27/2024

    #238 超好玩台灣遊樂園 Super fun amusement park in Taiwan 🎢

    六福村 liù fú cūn - Leofoo Village Theme Park 主題樂園 zhǔ tí lè yuán - theme park 水樂園 shuǐ lè yuán - water park 漂漂河 piāo piāo hé - lazy river 漂浮 piāo fú - float 追求刺激 zhuī qiú cì jī - seek excitement 人造浪 rén zào làng - artificial waves 海浪 hǎi làng - ocean waves 救生衣 jiù shēng yī - life jacket 溺水 nì shuǐ - drowning 滑水道 huá shuǐ dào - water slide 搭乘 dā chéng - ride 猛獸 měng shòu - fierce animal 近距離觀察 jìn jù lí guān chá - close observation 狐獴 hú měng - meerkat 旋轉 xuán zhuǎn - spin 雲霄飛車 yún xiāo fēi chē - roller coaster 海盜船 hǎi dào chuán - pirate ship 大峽谷急流泛舟 dà xiá gǔ jí liú fàn zhōu - Grand Canyon Rapids 遊樂設施 yóu lè shè shī - amusement ride 湍急 tuān jí - rapid (current) 自由落體 zì yóu luò tǐ - Drop Tower / Big Drop 大怒神 dà nù shén - Giant Drop (ride name) 衝下來 chōng xià lái - rush down 墜落 zhuì luò - fall down Planning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    6 min
  6. 12/25/2024

    #237 聖誕節快樂 Merry Christmas 🎅🏻

    信義區 xìn yì qū - Xinyi District 新光三越 xīn guāng sān yuè - Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (a department store) 耶誕造景 yē dàn zào jǐng - Christmas decorations 北歐耶誕精靈村 běi ōu yē dàn jīng líng cūn - Nordic Christmas Elf Village 北歐 běi ōu - Nordic countries 村莊 cūn zhuāng - village 精緻 jīng zhì - exquisite 精靈 jīng líng - elf 市政府站 shì zhèng fǔ zhàn - City Hall Station 魔幻之城 mó huàn zhī chéng - Enchanted City 魔幻 mó huàn - magical 魔力 mó lì - magic power 新北耶誕城 xīn běi yē dàn chéng - New Taipei Christmasland 心理測驗 xīn lǐ cè yàn - psychological test 互動體驗 hù dòng tǐ yàn - interactive experience 飄雪 piāo xuě - snowfall 耶誕童話派對 yē dàn tóng huà pài duì - Christmas fairy tale party 板橋 bǎn qiáo - Banqiao (a district in New Taipei City) 指標 zhǐ biāo - signage 德國耶誕市集 dé guó yē dàn shì jí - German Christmas Market 圓山花博公園 yuán shān huā bó gōng yuán - Yuanshan Expo Park 桃園 táo yuán - Taoyuan 聖誕市集 shèng dàn shì jí - Christmas Market 三大主題展區 sān dà zhǔ tí zhǎn qū - three main themed areas 攤 tān - stall 異國美食 yì guó měi shí - exotic cuisine 聖誕捕夢網燈海隧道 shèng dàn bǔ mèng wǎng dēng hǎi suì dào - Christmas dreamcatcher light tunnel 華泰名品城 huá tài míng pǐn chéng - Gloria Outlets 勤美 qín měi - Park Lane by CMP (a shopping and cultural area in Taichung) 濃厚 nóng hòu - strong or rich (atmosphere) If you’ve been learning Chinese or preparing for the TOCFL exams but feel stuck or frustrated with your progress, book a one-on-one trial lesson with me 😊 We’ll go over your goals and create a personal plan to help improve your Chinese skills. Let’s make your learning journey easier and more enjoyable!Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    9 min
  7. 12/23/2024

    #236 特斯拉 Tesla

    特斯拉 Tèsīlā - Tesla 預估 yùgū - estimate, predict 市占率 shìzhànlǜ - market share 超越 chāoyuè - surpass, exceed 重視 zhòngshì - value, place importance on 氣候變遷 qìhòu biànqiān - climate change 實現 shíxiàn - achieve, realize 二氧化碳零排放 èryǎnghuàtàn líng páifàng - zero carbon dioxide emissions 定期維修 dìngqí wéixiū - regular maintenance 模式 móshì - model, mode 智慧型手機 zhìhuìxíng shǒujī - smartphone 電動車 diàndòngchē - electric vehicle 碳排放 tàn páifàng - carbon emissions 檢查 jiǎnchá - check, inspect 頻繁 pínfán - frequent 保養 bǎoyǎng - maintenance, servicing 軟體更新 ruǎntǐ gēngxīn - software update 遠端 yuǎnduān - remote 徹底改變 chèdǐ gǎibiàn - completely change 商業模式 shāngyè móshì - business model 保養廠 bǎoyǎng chǎng - maintenance shop 行業 hángyè - industry 變革 biàngé - reform, change 車主 chēzhǔ - car owner 送貨 sònghuò - deliver goods 自動駕駛 zìdòng jiàshǐ - autonomous driving 指定的地點 zhǐdìng de dìdiǎn - designated location 配送 pèisòng - delivery 居家保全 jūjiā bǎoquán - home security 社區守衛 shèqū shǒuwèi - community guard 配備 pèibèi - equipment, features 攝影機 shèyǐngjī - camera 超音波感測器 chāoyīnbō gǎncèqì - ultrasonic sensor 雷達 léidá - radar 交通工具 jiāotōng gōngjù - transportation tool 監控 jiānkòng - monitor, surveillance 周圍 zhōuwéi - surrounding area 可疑 kěyí - suspicious 動靜 dòngjìng - activity, movement 哨兵模式 shàobīng móshì - sentinel mode 偵測 zhēncè - detect 反映 fǎnyìng - reflect, respond 科幻 kēhuàn - science fiction 能源 néngyuán - energy 儲電設備 chúdiàn shèbèi - energy storage equipment 功能 gōngnéng - function, feature 伊朗.馬斯克 Yīlǎng Mǎsīkè - Elon Musk 企業家 qìyèjiā - entrepreneur 佩服 pèifú - admire 超級充電站 chāojí chōngdiànzhàn - supercharger station 縮短 suōduǎn - shorten 續航力 xùhánglì - range (of a vehicle) 電線 diànxiàn - electric wire 電表 diànbiǎo - electric meter 發明 fāmíng - invention 嚇到一身冷汗 xià dào yīshēn lěnghàn - scared into a cold sweat 普遍 pǔbiàn - common, widespread If your Chinese is already quite good, but you want to discuss more complex topics like news, economics, politics, or the environment with your Taiwanese friends, and you sometimes feel unsure how to join those conversations, Let me help you. In our one-on-one lessons, we'll look at the challenges you're facing, set your learning goals, and work together to boost your Chinese skills quickly! Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    9 min
  8. 12/20/2024

    #235 台灣冬天好吃的水果 Delicious fruits in Taiwan during winter 🍊

    冬季 dōng jì - winter 水果王國 shuǐ guǒ wáng guó - fruit kingdom 四季 sì jì - four seasons 挑選 tiāo xuǎn - to select, to choose 柳丁 liǔ dīng - orange 盛產期 shèng chǎn qī - peak harvest period 甜橙 tián chéng - sweet orange 無酸橙 wú suān chéng - non-acidic orange 營養 yíng yǎng - nutrition 維生素 wéi shēng sù - vitamin 口感 kǒu gǎn - taste, texture 香甜 xiāng tián - sweet and fragrant 多汁 duō zhī - juicy 清爽 qīng shuǎng - refreshing 可口 kě kǒu - tasty 隔年 gé nián - the following year 柑橘類 gān jú lèi - citrus fruits 酸中帶甜 suān zhōng dài tián - sweet with a hint of sour 通風處 tōng fēng chù - ventilated area 番茄 fān qié - tomato 品種 pǐn zhǒng - variety 聖女蕃茄 shèng nǚ fān qié - cherry tomato 玉女番茄 yù nǚ fān qié - small tomato variety (Jade Lady tomato) 番茄紅素 fān qié hóng sù - lycopene 抗氧化物質 kàng yǎng huà wù zhì - antioxidant 防癌 fáng ái - cancer prevention 預防 yù fáng - to prevent 心血管疾病 xīn xiě guǎn jí bìng - cardiovascular disease 果蒂 guǒ dì - fruit stem 葡萄柚 pú táo yòu - grapefruit 卡路里 kǎ lù lǐ - calorie 高纖維 gāo xiān wéi - high fiber 草莓 cǎo méi - strawberry 蜜棗 mì zǎo - green jujube 果肉 guǒ ròu - pulp, flesh of the fruit 細緻 xì zhì - fine and delicate 多汁 duō zhī - juicy 補充體力 bǔ chōng tǐ lì - replenish energy 調節高血壓 tiáo jié gāo xiě yā - regulate high blood pressure 淡綠色 dàn lǜ sè - light green 脆 cuì - crispy, crunchy 過熟 guò shóu - overripe 鬆軟 sōng ruǎn - soft and mushy Planning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me ! 😊 Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !😀 I hope you like today's podcast! Got feedback? I'd love to hear it! Rate my podcast show or leave me a review! Learn Chinese Podcast | Chinese Listening Practice | Learn Taiwanese Mandarin | Chinese Learning Podcast

    7 min
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