Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文

Peii Ho
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A Mandarin learning podcast for intermediate learners, exploring culture, hot topics, and daily life through natural spoken Chinese. Train your listening skills and walk through real Mandarin, one episode at a time.

  1. EP 15 | The "Covid Post-Traumatic Syndrome" | 一聽到「病毒」就害怕？我們的 Covid 後遺症 | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)

    5d ago

    EP 15 | The "Covid Post-Traumatic Syndrome" | 一聽到「病毒」就害怕？我們的 Covid 後遺症 | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)

    Improve your Chinese with this Mandarin listening practice episode about the psychological impact of the pandemic and recent virus news. Designed for Intermediate (B1-B2) learners and TOCFL 3-4 / HSK 4-5 preparation, this episode explores the "Covid Post-Traumatic Syndrome." Listen to a native Taiwanese perspective on recent headlines like the Hanta virus and Ebola, memories of pandemic lockdowns, wearing masks, and how collective trauma shapes our daily life and fear of the unknown. 在這集 Podcast 中，我們聊聊最近讓人緊張的「漢他病毒」與「伊波拉病毒」新聞，以及它們如何勾起我們對 Covid 那幾年的沉重記憶。 為什麼現在一聽到病毒，大家就開始恐慌？在這一集的Podcast裡，你會回憶起當年台灣實名制、量體溫、強制戴口罩的日常生活，並探討我們對「未知」的恐懼。這不只是中高級中文聽力練習，更是一堂從國際時事聊到心理反思、最後回歸日常生活的實用中文課。 00:35 Virus News Again? | 病毒新聞又來了 01:38 Life During COVID | Covid的防疫日常 02:38 Why Did We Follow All the Rules? | 為什麼我們這麼聽話？ 03:19 Fear, News, and the Unknown | 新聞、恐懼，還有未知 04:43 Different Viruses, Same Worries | 不一樣的病毒與一樣的擔憂 06:31 Comprehension questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin 【Vocabulary】 個案 /gè àn/ case (individual case) 排泄物 /pái xiè wù/ excrement, waste matter 傳染 /chuán rǎn/ to infect, contagious 症狀 /zhèng zhuàng/ symptom 致死率 /zhì sǐ lǜ/ fatality rate 實名制 /shí míng zhì/ real-name registration system 強制 /qiáng zhì/ mandatory, compulsory 風吹草動 /fēng chuī cǎo dòng/ sign of trouble, a slight stir (idiom) 配合 /pèi hé/ to cooperate, to coordinate with 後遺症 /hòu yí zhèng/ aftereffects, sequelae 隔離 /gé lí/ quarantine, isolation 未知 /wèi zhī/ the unknown 大掃除 /dà sǎo chú/ spring cleaning, thorough cleaning 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1-B2), TOCFL 3-4, HSK 4-5. Focus: Pandemic psychology, daily life reflections, and real-life Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin.

    11 min
  2. EP 14 | Why China Wants Taiwan? A Taiwanese Perspective | 中國為什麼想要台灣？台灣人的真實心聲 | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)

    May 26

    EP 14 | Why China Wants Taiwan? A Taiwanese Perspective | 中國為什麼想要台灣？台灣人的真實心聲 | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)

    Improve your Chinese with this Mandarin listening practice episode about Taiwan-China relations. Designed for Intermediate (B1-B2) learners and TOCFL 3-4 / HSK 4-5 preparation, this episode breaks down complex geopolitics into an easy conversation. Listen to a native Taiwanese perspective on TSMC chips, the Taiwan Strait, and how locals view freedom and daily life. 在這集 Podcast 中，我們帶你探討國際焦點——台灣與中國的複雜關係。 外國人眼中的「晶片島」與危機，在台灣人眼裡是什麼樣子？ 你會學到台積電的經濟影響力、台灣海峽的戰略位置，以及台灣人對自由價值的真實心聲。 這不只是中文聽力練習，更是一堂結合時事與台灣在地日常的實用中文課。 00:34 Why Does China Want Taiwan? | 為什麼中國想要台灣？ 01:35 A Complex History | 複雜的歷史關係 02:16 Why Taiwan Matters | 台灣的價值 03:57 The Value of Taiwan | 台灣老百姓的真實心聲 05:39 Seeing is Believing | 眼見為憑 06:33 Comprehension questions | 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin 【Vocabulary】 合理/hé lǐ/ reasonable, makes sense淵源/yuān yuán/ deep, long historical connection or relationship主權/zhǔ quán/ sovereignty, ownership and control over one's space爭議/zhēng yì/ controversy獨立/dú lì/ independent咬定/yǎo dìng/ to hold firmly to one's position or opinion.晶片/jīng piàn/ microchip台灣海峽/Tái wān hǎi xiá/ Taiwan Strait能源/néng yuán/ energy, fuel貿易/mào yì/ trade, importing and exporting goods防線/fáng xiàn/ line of defense, self-control boundary擴/kuò/ to expand, to make it wider or larger突破/tū pò/ breakthrough, breaking one's own limits隨時/suí shí/ anytime (always ready, on-call)兇/xiōng/ fierce, mean (cranky or strict)被迫/bèi pò/ to have no choice but to... (against one's will)政治人物/zhèng zhì rén wù/ political figure, politician 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1-B2), TOCFL 3-4, HSK 4-5. Focus: Taiwan-China relations, Taiwan Strait, and real-life Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin.

    11 min
  3. EP13 | How the US-Iran Conflict Impacts Your Wallet | 美伊爭執讓你的錢包縮水了嗎？| Learning Mandarin

    May 19

    EP13 | How the US-Iran Conflict Impacts Your Wallet | 美伊爭執讓你的錢包縮水了嗎？| Learning Mandarin

    Improve your Chinese with this Mandarin listening practice episode about the US-Iran conflict and its global impact. Designed for Intermediate (B1-B2) learners and those preparing for TOCFL 3-4 / HSK 5, this episode breaks down complex international relations into an easy-to-understand conversation. 在這集 Podcast 中，美玲和俊傑帶你了解神祕的「霍爾木茲海峽」。 你會學到關於國際局勢、能源命脈、以及為什麼遠方的戰爭會影響到你的錢包。這不只是中文聽力練習，更是一堂結合地理與經濟的時事課。 0:31 Strait of Hormuz - 那個「霍什麼」的海峽？ 1:07 Energy Lifeline - 為什麼全球 20% 的石油都跟它有關？ 2:12 The Freshness - 為什麼美伊衝突比俄烏戰爭更受關注？ 2:54 Oil Prices Soar - 油價飆升，民眾連車都不敢開了？ 3:48 Taiwan's Oil Prices - 台灣油價的秘密？ 4:29 Interconnected - 原來「影響」離我們這麼近 5:34 Comprehension questions - 理解測驗 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep11-mazu-ma-zu-155980971?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 【Vocabulary】 霍爾木茲海峽 /huò ěr mù zī hǎi xiá/：Strait of Hormuz 說來話長 /shuō lái huà cháng/：pilgrimage 虔誠/qián chéng/：It's a long story / complex to explain 輸出量 /shū chū liàng/：output, export volume 能源 /néng yuán/：energy, energy source 燃料 /rán liào/：fuel 塑膠袋 /sù jiāo dài/：plastic bag 難怪 /nán guài/：no wonder 媒體 /méi tǐ/：media 小白 /xiǎo bái/：novice, newbie, layman 吸收 /xī shōu/：to absorb, to take on (costs) 幅度 /fú dù/：range, margin, extent 溫水煮青蛙 /wēn shuǐ zhǔ qīng wā/：Boiling frog (a slow-moving crisis) 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1-B2 / TOCFL 3-4) Focus: Cultural storytelling, descriptive language, and authentic Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin.

    10 min
  4. EP12｜Mother's Day: Taiwan vs. UK | 母親節大不同：英國送黃水仙？台灣送康乃馨？ | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)

    May 12

    EP12｜Mother's Day: Taiwan vs. UK | 母親節大不同：英國送黃水仙？台灣送康乃馨？ | Mandarin Listening (B1-B2)

    Improve your Chinese with this Mandarin listening practice episode about Mother's Day. In this episode, William and Teacher Shuting discuss the fascinating cultural differences between Taiwan and the UK—from the specific dates to the traditional gifts. It's a perfect blend of cultural knowledge and emotional storytelling for Intermediate (B1-B2) learners. 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? Download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep12-mothers-day-157519804?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 【Vocabulary】 訂位/dìng wèi/ to make a reservation, to book a table 黃水仙/huáng shuǐ xiān/ daffodil 表達/biǎo dá/ to express, to convey (feelings, ideas) 康乃馨/kāng nǎi xīn/ carnation 幼稚園/yòu zhì yuán/ kindergarten, preschool 手作/shǒu zuò/ handmade, hand-crafted 塗/tú/ to spread, to paint, to smear 膠水/jiāo shuǐ/ glue (liquid) 手忙腳亂/shǒu máng jiǎo luàn/ to be in a mess (clumsy) 升職/shēng zhí/ to get a promotion, to be promoted 預約/yù yuē/ to make an appointment 體驗/tǐ yàn/ to experience (usually through practice or activity) 【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1-B2), TOCFL 3, HSK 4/5. Focus: Cultural comparison, emotional expression, and real-life Taiwanese Mandarin. Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin.

    10 min
  5. EP11｜Mazu Pilgrimage: Taiwan's Spiritual Journey | 媽祖遶境：台灣人的「國民媽媽」| Mandarin Listening (B1-B2/TOCFL 3)

    May 5

    EP11｜Mazu Pilgrimage: Taiwan's Spiritual Journey | 媽祖遶境：台灣人的「國民媽媽」| Mandarin Listening (B1-B2/TOCFL 3)

    Improve your Chinese with this Mandarin listening practice episode about the Mazu Pilgrimage, Taiwan's most iconic religious event. Designed for Intermediate (B1-B2) learners and those preparing for TOCFL 3 / HSK 5, this episode explores the culture of the "National Mother" of Taiwan. 在這集 Podcast 中，導遊志明帶你體驗台灣版「朝聖之路/cháo shèng zhī lù/」。 你會學到關於媽祖遶境/mā zǔ rǎo jìng/、鑽轎腳/zuàn jiào jiǎo/、還願/hái yuàn/等道地文化詞彙。這不只是中文聽力練習，更是一場關於台灣人情味的深度旅行。 【Vocabulary】 震動/zhèn dòng/：vibration / to shake朝聖/cháo shèng/：pilgrimage虔誠/qián chéng/：pious / devout保佑/bǎo yòu/：to bless and protect人情味/rén qíng wèi/：hospitality / human touch信徒/xìn tú/：believer / follower招待/zhāo dài/：to host / to entertain當地人/dāng dì rén/：local people延續/yán xù/：to continue / to keep (a tradition) going完整/wán zhěng/：complete / whole習俗/xí sú/：custom / convention【Level & Target】 Level: Intermediate (B1-B2 / TOCFL 3)Focus: Cultural storytelling, descriptive language, and authentic Taiwanese Mandarin. 📖Study Resources Want the full Transcript and Vocabulary List? Support me and download study materials on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep11-mazu-ma-zu-155980971?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Walking Mandarin | 走讀中文 — Walk, Listen, and Learn Authentic Mandarin.

    10 min
  6. EP10｜AI: Your Rival or Your Superpower? | AI 是你的對手還是你的助手？ | Learning Mandarin

    Apr 28

    EP10｜AI: Your Rival or Your Superpower? | AI 是你的對手還是你的助手？ | Learning Mandarin

    Imagine standing at the edge of graduation, only to hear that AI can now code, draw, and write faster than any human. Is your future career over before it even begins? In this episode, we eavesdrop on a kitchen-table conversation between Junhao, a seasoned software industry veteran, and his daughter Shihan, a soon-to-be graduate spiraling into "AI anxiety." Through their heartfelt dialogue, we explore why the "AI revolution" might not be about losing jobs, but about finding a new way to be human. We will explore: The "Calculator" Logic: Why Junhao believes AI is just a faster tool, and why being good at "math" (repetition) isn't enough anymore.The Tale of Two Interns: A look at "Jiqiang," the AI-copy-paster, vs. "Yating," the creative designer who used AI to boost her human insight.Heart vs. Logic: Why AI can write a report, but it can’t grab a coffee with a client or shed a tear over a moving film.Defining Your Value: Learning that your worth isn't measured by how many hours you work, but by the meaningful problems you choose to solve.Join us for a warm, family chat about shifting from fear to curiosity, and discovering how to turn the world's fastest tool into your greatest teammate. 【Level Info】 Target Audience: HSK 3-4 / TOCFL Band B (A2-B1 Learners) Key Vocabulary: 模仿 /mó fǎng/：To imitate / To mimic搶飯碗 /qiǎng fàn wǎn/：To compete for a job (literally: to grab someone's rice bowl)取代 /qǔ dài/：To replace / To substitute定義問題 /dìng yì wèn tí/：To define the problem創造價值 /chuàng zào jià zhí/：To create value📢 Support the Show & Level Up Your Mandarin! Love this episode and want to take your learning further? Join our Patreon community to unlock exclusive study materials for every episode! As a member, you’ll get access to: ✅ Full Transcripts (Traditional & Simplified Chinese + Pinyin) ✅ Vocabulary lists with English definitions and example sentences ✅ Comprehension quizzes to test your listening skills ✅ Exclusive bonus learning resources 👉 Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin Your support helps me keep creating high-quality content for Mandarin learners worldwide!

    11 min
  7. EP09 | Sofia’s Japanese Adventure | Sofia 的日本冒險 | Learning Mandarin

    Apr 21

    EP09 | Sofia’s Japanese Adventure | Sofia 的日本冒險 | Learning Mandarin

    Have you ever had a dream so big it felt like a world away? For Sofia, a 19-year-old from a small town in Italy, that dream was sparked by a single scene in a Studio Ghibli movie. But moving from the magic of the screen to the bustling streets of Tokyo wasn't exactly what she expected. In this episode, we follow Sofia as she embarks on her "Gap Year" journey to Japan. From the exhaustion of scooping gelato to save every penny, to the overwhelming loneliness of her first night in Shinjuku, Sofia shares the raw and honest moments of traveling solo for the first time. We will explore: The "Spirited Away" Spark: How a movie's "Bathhouse" became a life goal and the bridge between two cultures.The Convenience Store Dinner: Why the hardest part of traveling isn't the distance, but the courage to walk into a restaurant.The Warmth of Osaka: How a simple conversation with a Takoyaki vendor changed Sofia’s perspective on connection.Redefining the Gap Year: Moving beyond sightseeing to find out what "searching for oneself" actually means.Join us for a heartfelt story about the bravery it takes to be a stranger in a new land, and why the best reward of a dream realized is the person you become along the way. 【Level Info】 Target Audience: HSK 3-4 / TOCFL Band B (A2-B1 Learners) Key Vocabulary: 夢想成真 /mèng xiǎng chéng zhēn/：Dreams come true宮崎駿 /gōng qí jùn/：Hayao Miyazaki (Famous Japanese animator)神隱少女 /shén yǐn shǎo nǚ/：Spirited Away (Movie title)魔法 /mó fǎ/：Magic動力 /dòng lì/：Motivation / Driving force自我探索 /zì wǒ tàn suǒ/：Self-exploration / Self-discovery 📢 Support the Show & Level Up Your Mandarin! Love this episode and want to take your learning further? Join our Patreon community to unlock exclusive study materials for every episode! As a member, you’ll get access to: ✅ Full Transcripts (Traditional & Simplified Chinese + Pinyin) ✅ Vocabulary lists with English definitions and example sentences ✅ Comprehension quizzes to test your listening skills ✅ Exclusive bonus learning resources 👉 Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin Your support helps me keep creating high-quality content for Mandarin learners worldwide!

    10 min
  8. EP08｜Messy Rooms or Bloody Wars? The Secret History of "Luan Qi Ba Zao" | 房間亂還是天下亂？「亂七八糟」背後的血淚史 | Learning Mandarin

    Apr 14

    EP08｜Messy Rooms or Bloody Wars? The Secret History of "Luan Qi Ba Zao" | 房間亂還是天下亂？「亂七八糟」背後的血淚史 | Learning Mandarin

    Have you ever wondered why your Chinese colleagues call everything "Luan Qi Ba Zao" /亂七八糟)? From a messy desk to a complicated relationship, this phrase seems to cover every kind of chaos. But why specifically the numbers seven and eight? Why not "five and six" or "nine and ten"? In this episode, Lucas and Shuting dive into the fascinating — and surprisingly violent — history behind one of the most common idioms in the Mandarin language. It turns out, your messy bedroom has more in common with ancient Chinese rebellions than you might think! We will explore: The "Seven" in the Mess: Travel back to 150 BC to meet seven kings who decided to challenge an emperor, turning the entire country upside down.The "Eight" in the Chaos: A 16-year family feud between eight princes that didn't just cause a mess — it brought down an entire dynasty.Living Language: How words from bloody historical battles ended up on the "tongues" of modern office workers and friends.Beyond History: Lucas shares his "treasure hunting" experience in learning Chinese and how understanding the why makes the what so much easier to remember.Join us for a journey from the battlefields of the Han and Jin dynasties to your messy office desk. You’ll walk away not only knowing a new idiom but also the epic stories that give it life. 【Level Info】 Target Audience: HSK 3-4 / TOCFL Band B /A2-B1 Learners) Key Vocabulary: 亂七八糟 /luàn qī bā zāo/：In a mess / chaotic造反 /zào fǎn/：To rebel / to revolt混亂 /hùn luàn/：Chaos / confusion舉一反三 /jǔ yī fǎn sān/：To learn by analogy / to infer other things from one fact畫面感 /huà miàn gǎn/：Visual sense / vividness 📢 Support the Show & Level Up Your Mandarin! Love this episode and want to take your learning further? Join our Patreon community to unlock exclusive study materials for every episode! As a member, you’ll get access to: ✅ Full Transcripts /Traditional & Simplified Chinese + Pinyin) ✅ Vocabulary lists with English definitions and example sentences ✅ Comprehension quizzes to test your listening skills ✅ Exclusive bonus learning resources 👉 Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WalkingMandarin Your support helps me keep creating high-quality content for Mandarin learners worldwide!

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