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Welcome to Chianese Podcast! I'm Chia, a Mandarin teacher from Taiwan. We chat about real-life topics to help you improve your Mandarin naturally. 歡迎來到Chianese Podcast！每一集用聊天的方式，輕鬆提升你的中文聽力與表達能力。

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    EP.7｜在日本看漢字學中文 — Learn Mandarin Through Japanese Kanji

    Did you know? Even if you don't speak Japanese, knowing Mandarin can help you get around Japan! 你知道嗎？就算不會說日文，會中文也可以讓你在日本走得很順！ In this episode, we explore the secret of Japanese kanji, some mean the same as in Mandarin, but some are completely different! Plus practical Mandarin phrases for travelling. 這一集我們要聊聊日文漢字的秘密, 有些跟中文一樣，有些意思完全不一樣！還有幾句旅行時最實用的中文句子。 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 請問地鐵站在哪裡？Qǐngwèn dìtiě zhàn zài nǎlǐ?"Excuse me, where is the subway station?" ✦ 請問門票多少錢？Qǐngwèn ménpiào duōshǎo qián?"Excuse me, how much is the entrance ticket?" ✦ 我要兩張票，謝謝。Wǒ yào liǎng zhāng piào, xièxiè."I'd like two tickets, please." ✦ 這個是什麼？Zhège shì shénme?"What is this?" ✦ 我可以試穿嗎？Wǒ kěyǐ shì chuān ma?"Can I try this on?" ✦ 好吃！Hǎo chī!"Delicious!" Next time you're in Japan, look out for kanji and see if you can guess the meaning! ✈️🧡 📨 Subscription plans of 1-on-1 Mandarin lessons are now open with discounted pricing. From your very first lesson, we speak real, practical Mandarin, no textbook Chinese, just language you can actually use. DM me if you'd like to set up a regular schedule or start with a trial lesson first! 📱 Follow me on Instagram for more Mandarin tips: @chianese.mandarin

  2. Jul 30

    EP.6｜去買菜！/ 去买菜！Grocery Shopping in Mandarin

    Have you ever been to a traditional market? Or do you usually shop at an Asian supermarket? 你去過傳統市場嗎？還是你更常去亞洲超市買菜？ In this episode, we chat about the heartwarming culture of traditional markets, the Asian supermarket experience in North America, and learn practical Mandarin phrases for grocery shopping! 這一集我們要聊聊傳統市場的溫暖文化、北美亞洲超市的體驗，還要學幾句買菜時最實用的中文！ 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 請問蘋果在哪裡？ Qǐngwèn píngguǒ zài nǎlǐ?"Excuse me, where are the apples?" ✦ 這個多少錢？ Zhège duōshǎo qián?"How much is this?" ✦ 那個多少錢？ Nàge duōshǎo qián?"How much is that?" ✦ 請問，__________還有嗎？ Qǐngwèn, ___________hái yǒu ma?"Excuse me, do you have more of _____________?" ✦ 我想要這個，謝謝。 Wǒ xiǎng yào zhège, xièxiè."I'd like this one, thank you." ✦ 我想要那個，謝謝。 Wǒ xiǎng yào nàge, xièxiè."I'd like that one, thank you."📋 本集實用句 / Copy & Use: 「請問蘋果在哪裡？」 Qǐngwèn píngguǒ zài nǎlǐ?"Excuse me, where are the apples?" 「這個多少錢？」 Zhège duōshǎo qián?"How much is this?" Save these phrases for your next trip to an Asian supermarket! 🛒 📱 Follow me on Instagram for more Mandarin learning tips: @chianese.mandarin

  3. Jul 26

    EP.5｜看世足必學的中文 — Useful FIFA World Cup Mandarin Phrases

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here! This year's tournament is hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and it feels extra special! 這一集我們要學看世足比賽時最實用的中文：怎麼約朋友看球賽、進球了怎麼叫、緊張興奮可惜的時候怎麼說，全部都在這一集！ In this episode, we learn the most practical Mandarin phrases for watching the World Cup : how to invite friends to watch, what to shout when someone scores, and how to express every emotion during the game. 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 進球了！ Jìn qiú le! "Goal!" ✦ 太厲害了！ Tài lìhài le! "That's incredible!" ✦ 今晚有世界盃比賽，你要一起看嗎？ Jīnwǎn yǒu shìjiè bēi bǐsài, nǐ yào yīqǐ kàn ma? "There's a World Cup match tonight, do you want to watch together?" ✦ 好緊張！ Hǎo jǐnzhāng! "I'm so nervous!" ✦ 好可惜！ Hǎo kěxī!" What a pity! / So close!" ✦ 裁判偏心！ Cáipàn piānxīn!" The referee is biased!" ✦ 沒關係，下次再來！ Méiguānxi, xià cì zài lái! "It's okay, we'll get them next time!" 📋 本集實用句 / Copy & Use: 「今晚有世界盃比賽，你要一起看嗎？我們一起加油！」Jīnwǎn yǒu shìjiè bēi bǐsài, nǐ yào yīqǐ kàn ma? Wǒmen yīqǐ jiāyóu! "There's a World Cup match tonight, want to watch together? Let's cheer together!" Send this to your Chinese speaking friends and watch the game together! ⚽🧡

  4. Jul 26

    EP.4｜端午節，粽子、龍舟和小時候的記憶 Dragon Boat Festival Special

    Dragon Boat Festival is coming! Do you know why Chinese people eat zongzi, race dragon boats, and hang mugwort? 這一集我們要聊聊端午節的由來、四個重要傳統，還有我自己小時候過端午節的記憶。 In this episode, we explore the story behind Dragon Boat Festival, 4 important traditions, and my own childhood memories of this special holiday. 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 端午節安康！ Duānwǔ jié ānkāng! "Wishing you health and peace this Dragon Boat Festival!" ✦ 你喜歡吃粽子嗎？ Nǐ xǐhuān chī zòngzi ma? "Do you like eating zongzi?" ✦ 今天我們去看龍舟比賽吧！ Jīntiān wǒmen qù kàn lóngzhōu bǐsài ba! "Let's go watch the dragon boat race today!" ✦ 加油！ Jiāyóu! "Come on! / Keep going! / You've got this!" ✦ 這個粽子好吃！ Zhège zòngzi hǎo chī! "This zongzi is delicious!" 📋 本集實用句 / Copy & Send to Your Friends:「端午節安康！希望你平安健康！」Duānwǔ jié ānkāng! Xīwàng nǐ píng'ān jiànkāng! "Wishing you a healthy and peaceful Dragon Boat Festival!" Copy this and send it to your friends or loved ones this Dragon Boat Festival. They will be so impressed! 🧡

  5. Jul 26

    EP.3｜「隨便」真的是隨便嗎？— The Truth About "Suíbiàn" (“Whatever” in Mandarin)

    Have you ever asked a Chinese-speaking friend "What do you want to eat?" and they said "Suíbiàn", but then rejected every suggestion you made? 這一集我們要解開「隨便」的秘密！學會四種不同情境的「隨便」，還有華人溝通方式背後的文化背景。 In this episode, we unpack the real meaning behind "Suíbiàn", explore 4 different situations where it means something completely different, and dive into the Chinese communication style behind it. 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 隨便 Suíbiàn — "Whatever. / Anything is fine." ✦ 都可以 Dōu kěyǐ — "Anything is fine. / Both are okay." ✦ 看你 Kàn nǐ — "Up to you. / It's your call." ✦ 無所謂 Wúsuǒwèi — "I don't mind. / It doesn't matter." ✦ 你決定 Nǐ juédìng — "You decide." ✦ 以和為貴 Yǐ hé wéi guì — "Harmony is the most important thing." 📋 本集實用句 / Copy & Use These Phrases: ✦ 「你有沒有特別想吃的？」 Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu tèbié xiǎng chī de? "Is there anything specific you're craving?" ✦ 「真的隨便嗎？」 Zhēn de suíbiàn ma? "Are you sure? Really anything?" ✦ 「你還好嗎？」 Nǐ hái hǎo ma? "Are you okay?" ✦ 「你怎麼了？跟我說說。」 Nǐ zěnme le? Gēn wǒ shuō shuō. "What's wrong? Talk to me." 📝 Save these phrases, you'll need them next time someone says "隨便/随便"! 😉

  6. Jul 26

    EP.2｜520 華人網路情人節 May 20th - Chinese Internet Valentine's Day

    520 is Chinese Internet Valentine's Day! But do you know why? 這一集我們要聊聊520的由來、有趣的中文數字諧音，還要學七句讓另一半驚喜的真實中文情話。 In this episode, we explore the story behind 520, fun Mandarin number codes, and 7 heartfelt phrases you can actually use on May 20th. 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 我喜歡你。 Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ. "I like you / I have feelings for you." ✦ 你讓我很幸福。 Nǐ ràng wǒ hěn xìngfú. "You make me feel so happy and blessed." ✦ 有你真好。 Yǒu nǐ zhēn hǎo. "I'm so glad I have you." ✦ 我想一直陪著你。 Wǒ xiǎng yīzhí péizhe nǐ. "I want to always be by your side." ✦ 你是我最重要的人。 Nǐ shì wǒ zuì zhòngyào de rén. "You are the most important person to me." ✦ 跟你在一起，我很安心。 Gēn nǐ zài yīqǐ, wǒ hěn ānxīn. "Being with you makes me feel safe and at ease." ✦ 謝謝你一直在。 Xièxiè nǐ yīzhí zài. "Thank you for always being here." 📋 本集特別贈禮 / Copy & Send to Your Partner: 「520快樂！你讓我很幸福。有你真好。我愛你。」 Wǔ èr líng kuàilè! Nǐ ràng wǒ hěn xìngfú. Yǒu nǐ zhēn hǎo. Wǒ ài nǐ. "Happy 520! You make me so happy. I'm so glad I have you. I love you." Copy this and send it to your partner or loved ones on May 20th. They will love it. 🧡

  7. Jul 26

    EP.1｜用中文跟媽媽說愛她 — Mother's Day Special

    Happy Mother's Day! In this episode, we learn 5 practical Mandarin phrases you can use this Sunday to show your love, and explore why Chinese families rarely say "I love you" out loud, and what they say instead. 本集學習內容 / What you'll learn: ✦ 媽媽，謝謝你為我做的一切。Māma, xièxie nǐ wèi wǒ zuò de yíqiè. "Mom, thank you for everything you've done for me." ✦ 媽媽，你辛苦了。Māma, nǐ xīnkǔ le. "Mom, you've worked so hard, I see everything you've given." ✦ 媽媽，我愛你。Māma, wǒ ài nǐ. "Mom, I love you." ✦ 媽媽，你是最好的媽媽。Māma, nǐ shì zuì hǎo de māmā. "Mom, you are the best mom." ✦ 媽媽，母親節快樂！Māma, mǔqīn jié kuàilè! "Mom, Happy Mother's Day!" 📋 本集特別贈禮 / Copy & Send to Mom: 「媽媽，母親節快樂！謝謝你為我做的一切。你辛苦了。我愛你。」 Māma, mǔqīn jié kuàilè! Xièxie nǐ wèi wǒ zuò de yíqiè. Nǐ xīnkǔ le. Wǒ ài nǐ. "Mom, Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for everything you've done for me. You've worked so hard. I love you." Copy this message and send it to your mom this Sunday. She will love it. 🧡

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Welcome to Chianese Podcast! I'm Chia, a Mandarin teacher from Taiwan. We chat about real-life topics to help you improve your Mandarin naturally. 歡迎來到Chianese Podcast！每一集用聊天的方式，輕鬆提升你的中文聽力與表達能力。

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  • Creator
    Chianese
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
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