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Explore Chinese language and culture. Learn practical Mandarin, discover local customs, and enjoy your journey. Every topic comes in two versions. Start with the English episode to explore the ideas. Then challenge yourself with the Chinese version when you're ready. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  1. Sep 2

    数字里的世界：中国哲学与文化（下）

    这期节目我们继续探寻数字背后的文化。本期的主角是：四、五和九。 简单地说，“四”，帮古人划分了时间和空间（四季、四方），建立起了宇宙的秩序；“五”，通过五行的相生相克，解释了万物之间互相帮助、互相限制的奇妙联系；“九”，则代表了力量的极致、政治的权力，以及最后回归简单的宇宙智慧。 词语学习： 四季(sì jì) four seasons 四方(sì fāng) four directions 五行(wǔ xíng) the five elements that formed the world and the relationships among them 九霄云外(jiǔxiāo yúnwài), lit. beyond the nine skies and clouds. It describes something extremely high or very far away. 九牛一毛 (jiǔ niú yì máo), lit. one hair among nine cows. It describes something tiny compared with a very large amount. 九五之尊 (jiǔwǔ zhī zūn), lit.the honored status of nine-five. A way to refer to the ancient Chinese emperor. 九九归一 (jiǔjiǔ guī yī), lit. nine-nine returns to one.It means that after going through many changes, everything eventually returns to the most basics. 中国古代四大美女：闭月、羞花、沉鱼、落雁 “花中四君子”：梅、兰、竹、菊 Transcript for Chinese version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/numbers-worldviews-and-chinese-culture-part-2 We are also on: Discord Facebook page Join for more content! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  2. Sep 2

    Numbers, Worldviews and Chinese Culture (Part 2)

    In this episode, we continue our exploration of the cultural meanings behind numbers: four, five and nine. In short, “four” helped ancient Chinese people organize time and space through the four seasons and four directions, creating a sense of order in the universe. “Five” used the generating and controlling relationships of the Five Elements to explain the connections between different things. And “nine” represented the highest point, political power, and, eventually, the idea of returning to simplicity. some useful expressions 四季(sì jì) four seasons 四方(sì fāng) four directions 五行(wǔ xíng) the five elements that formed the world and the relationships among them 九霄云外(jiǔxiāo yúnwài), lit. beyond the nine skies and clouds. It describes something extremely high or very far away. 九牛一毛 (jiǔ niú yì máo), lit. one hair among nine cows. It describes something tiny compared with a very large amount. 九五之尊 (jiǔwǔ zhī zūn), lit.the honored status of nine-five. A way to refer to the ancient Chinese emperor. 九九归一 (jiǔjiǔ guī yī), lit. nine-nine returns to one.It means that after going through many changes, everything eventually returns to the most basics. The four great beauties: Diaochan, Yang Yuhuan, Xishi, Zhaojun The four flower gentlemen: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum Transcript for Chinese version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/numbers-worldviews-and-chinese-culture-part-2 We are also on: Discord Facebook page Join for more content! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  3. Aug 19

    数字里的世界：中国哲学与文化（上）

    “道生一，一生二，二生三，三生万物。” ——老子《道德经》 这里的“一、二、三” 可不仅仅是数字，它们代表了中国人理解这个世界的方法。而这种看法深深影响了中国人的思想和行为，也在汉语中处处得到体现。 词语学习: 天人合一(tiān rén hé yī) : Heaven/nature and human beings become one. 知行合一(zhī xíng hé yī): Knowledge and action become one. 大小(dà xiǎo): Size (Lit. :Big and small) 来往(lái wǎng): Contact and interaction between people(Lit. Come and go) 三顾茅庐( sān gù máo lú) :Visit someone repeatedly to show sincerity when asking them to help or join you (Lit.Visit the thatched cottage three times) 三思而后行(sān sī ér hòu xíng): Think carefully before taking action(Lit. Think three times before acting) 三人行，必有我师( sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī): There is always something we can learn from other people (Lit. Among three people walking together, there must be a teacher for me) Transcript for Chinese version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/numbers-worldviews-and-chinese-culture-part1 We are also on: Discord Facebook page Join for more content! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  4. Aug 19

    Numbers, Worldviews and Chinese Culture （part 1）

    "The Tao produced One; One produced Two; Two produced Three; Three produced All things." --Laozi, Daodejing **What do One/Two/Three mean here among the simple numbers? They are the way how Chinese view the world, and this way of thinking heavily influences the Chinese mentality and behaviors, as well as the Chinese language. ** Some useful words: 天人合一(tiān rén hé yī) : Heaven/nature and human beings become one. 知行合一(zhī xíng hé yī): Knowledge and action become one. 大小(dà xiǎo): Size (Lit. :Big and small) 来往(lái wǎng): Contact and interaction between people(Lit. Come and go) 三顾茅庐( sān gù máo lú) :Visit someone repeatedly to show sincerity when asking them to help or join you (Lit.Visit the thatched cottage three times) 三思而后行(sān sī ér hòu xíng): Think carefully before taking action(Lit. Think three times before acting) 三人行，必有我师( sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī): There is always something we can learn from other people (Lit. Among three people walking together, there must be a teacher for me) Transcript for Chinese version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/numbers-worldviews-and-chinese-culture-part1 We are also on: Discord Facebook page Join for more content! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  5. Aug 2

    世界同志骄傲节特别节目：中国文化中的同性之爱

    今天这期是世界同志骄傲节的特别节目，我们想借这个机会来聊聊中国文化中的同性之爱。 中国古代同性之爱故事: 余桃之爱 (yútáo zhī ài), the love of the remaining peach 龙阳之好 (Lóngyáng zhī hào): affection to Longyang Jun 断袖之癖 (duànxiù zhī pǐ), the passion of the cut sleeve 现在表达性多元文化的词语： 同性恋 (tóngxìngliàn, homosexuality) 性少数 (xìng shǎoshù, sexual minority) 拉拉 (lālā, lesbian) , 百合 (bǎihé, lesbian). 同志（tóngzhì, comrade/ gay) 对另一半的称呼（与性别无关）: 对象 (duìxiàng).  伴侣 (bànlǚ).  爱人 (àirén).  你怎么称呼你的另一半呢？你的文化中有什么有名的同性之爱吗？请留言告诉我吧。 Transcription and English version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/world-pride-special-how-chinese-talks-about-love-and-sexual-diversity -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  6. Aug 2

    World Pride Special: How Chinese Talks About Love and Sexual Diversity

    Today we have a special episode for the World Pride. We will explore how Chinese talks about Love and Sexual Diversity. Famous Chinese historical same-sex love stories: 余桃之爱 (yútáo zhī ài), the love of the remaining peach 龙阳之好 (Lóngyáng zhī hào): affection to Longyang Jun 断袖之癖 (duànxiù zhī pǐ), the passion of the cut sleeve Modern words for sexual diversity： 同性恋 (tóngxìngliàn, homosexuality) 性少数 (xìng shǎoshù, sexual minority) 拉拉 (lālā, lesbian) and 百合 (bǎihé, lesbian). 同志（tóngzhì, comrade/ gay) Gender-neutral words for partners: 对象 (duìxiàng).  伴侣 (bànlǚ).  爱人 (àirén).  How do you refer to your partner in your own language? And are there any famous historical stories about same-sex love in your culture? Leave a comment！ Transcription and Chinese version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/world-pride-special-how-chinese-talks-about-love-and-sexual-diversity -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  7. Jul 15

    中国职场文化词典（下）

    本期的《中国职场文化词典》中我们来聊一些更“网络化”的职场词，一起来看看中国年轻人是如何用幽默甚至自嘲的方式，来面对职场压力的。这些词是：班味儿、 打工人、牛马、 摸鱼、带薪拉屎 和 躺平。 Transcript and English version: https://www.travelthroughchineselearning.com/blog/how-china-works-the-words-behind-chinese-work-culture-3 Registration for beginners’ course is open till July 30: CHINESE KICKSTART -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  8. Jul 15

    How China Works: The Words Behind Chinese Work Culture （3）

    In this episode, we'll look at some internet slang about the workplace and see how young Chinese people use humor and self-mockery to deal with stress at work. 班味儿 — bān weir, the 996 perfume, 打工人 — dǎ gōng rén, the employee 牛马 — niú mǎ, the ox and horse 摸鱼 — mō yú, catching fish 带薪拉屎 — dài xīn lā shǐ, pooping while getting paid 躺平 — tǎng píng, lying flat **NEW COURSE is here! ** **CHINESE KICKSTART ** is a 29 days Chinese learning journey focusing on understanding the basic structure of Chinese language, developing a learning habit that lasts and learning how to learn Chinese effectively. Registration open until July 30. Check out details** **HERE! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Explore Chinese language and culture. Learn practical Mandarin, discover local customs, and enjoy your journey. Every topic comes in two versions. Start with the English episode to explore the ideas. Then challenge yourself with the Chinese version when you're ready. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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