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Welcome to Zoey's podcast channel, which is updated every Wednesday and Friday at 13:00 Beijing time! This is a relaxing and interesting podcast program designed for Chinese learners. In each episode, we will talk about the most popular cultural phenomena, Internet buzzwords, travel stories, and interesting stories in daily life among young Chinese people.

  1. 11/05/2025

    Episode 26. Plastic Crisis: Convenience's Heavy Price

    Key words for today 塑料 (sùliào) – plastic   命运 (mìngyùn) – fate/destiny   便利 (biànlì) – convenience   代价 (dàijià) – cost/price   无处不在 (wúchǔ-búzài) – omnipresent   纤维 (xiānwéi) – fiber   不可或缺 (bùkě-huòquē) – indispensable   数据 (shùjù) – data   体现 (tǐxiàn) – to reflect/embody   负担 (fùdān) – burden   分解 (fēnjiě) – to decompose   填埋场 (tiánmáichǎng) – landfill   微塑料 (wēi sùliào) – microplastic   挑战 (tiǎozhàn) – challenge   焦点 (jiāodiǎn) – focus   可降解 (kě jiàngjiě) – biodegradable   推广 (tuīguǎng) – to promote   制度 (zhìdù) – system   完善 (wánshàn) – well-established   废弃 (fèiqì) – waste   全球 (quánqiú) – global   公民 (gōngmín) – citizen   意识 (yìshí) – awareness   减负 (jiǎnfù) – to reduce burden Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors

    6 min

  2. 10/31/2025

    Episode 25. China's Baijiu Culture: More Than Just a Drink

    Key words for today 正式 (zhèngshì) - formal   饭局 (fànjú) - dinner banquet   齐声 (qíshēng) - in unison   神秘 (shénmì) - mysterious   液体 (yètǐ) - liquid   口感 (kǒugǎn) - taste profile   挑战 (tiǎozhàn) - challenge   蕴藏 (yùncáng) - to contain   解码 (jiěmǎ) - to decode   社会关系 (shèhuì guānxì) - social relationships   独特 (dútè) - unique   形容 (xíngróng) - to describe   工艺 (gōngyì) - craftsmanship   原料 (yuánliào) - raw material   酒精 (jiǔjīng) - alcohol   香型 (xiāngxíng) - aroma type   浓郁 (nóngyù) - rich   醇厚 (chúnhòu) - mellow   清爽 (qīngshuǎng) - refreshing   社交 (shèjiāo) - social interaction   属性 (shǔxìng) - attribute   仪式 (yíshì) - ritual   秩序 (zhìxù) - order   地位 (dìwèi) - status   诚意 (chéngyì) - sincerity   纽带 (niǔdài) - bond   隔阂 (géhé) - barrier   争议 (zhēngyì) - controversy   理性 (lǐxìng) - rational   哲学 (zhéxué) - philosophy   象征 (xiàngzhēng) - symbol   灵感 (línggǎn) - inspiration   源泉 (yuánquán) - source   沉淀 (chéndiàn) - to sediment   价值观 (jiàzhíguān) - values   乡愁 (xiāngchóu) - nostalgia   不可或缺 (bùkě huò quē) - indispensable   原则 (yuánzé) - principle   得体 (détǐ) - appropriate   搭配 (dāpèi) - to pair with   缓解 (huǎnjiě) - to alleviate   巧妙 (qiǎomiào) - clever   借口 (jièkǒu) - excuse   勉强 (miǎnqiǎng) - to force   棱镜 (léngjìng) - prism   权力 (quánlì) - power   变迁 (biànqiān) - changes Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    6 min

  3. 10/11/2025

    Episode 24. Privacy in Peril: MaskPark Scandal Exposed

    Key words for today 隐私 (yǐnsī) – privacy 边界 (biānjiè) – boundary 事件 (shìjiàn) – incident 数字时代 (shùzì shídài) – digital era 社交软件 (shèjiāo ruǎnjiàn) – social media app 群组 (qúnzǔ) – group chat 传播 (chuánbō) – to disseminate 偷拍 (tōupāi) – secret filming 受害者 (shòuhàizhě) – victim 网络 (wǎngluò) – internet 曝光 (bàoguāng) – to be exposed 反思 (fǎnsī) – to reflect 设备 (shèbèi) – equipment 法律 (fǎlǜ) – law 惩罚 (chéngfá) – punishment 维权 (wéiquán) – to protect one's rights 取证 (qǔzhèng) – to collect evidence 侵犯 (qīnfàn) – to violate 针孔摄像头 (zhēnkǒng shèxiàngtóu) – pinhole camera 合成 (héchéng) – to synthesize 舆论 (yúlùn) – public opinion 代价 (dàijià) – price/cost 文明 (wénmíng) – civilization 底线 (dǐxiàn) – bottom line Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    6 min

  4. 09/19/2025

    Episode 23. Short Drama Boom: Deadly Price

    Key words for today 轰炸 (hōngzhà) – bombard; barrage 席卷 (xíjuàn) – sweep across; inundate 狂潮 (kuángcháo) – craze; tidal wave (figurative) 浮出水面 (fúchū shuǐmiàn) – surface; come to light 电子榨菜 (diànzǐ zhàcài) – “electronic zhàcài” (metaphor for cheap/throwaway digital content) 算法陷阱 (suànfǎ xiànjǐng) – algorithmic trap 快消品 (kuàixiāo pǐn) – fast-moving consumer goods; here = fast-consumed content 核心商业模式 (héxīn shāngyè móshì) – core business model 极致 (jízhì) – ultimate; extreme 多巴胺 (duōbādàn) – dopamine 造富神话 (zàofù shénhuà) – wealth-creation myth 猝死 (cùsǐ) – sudden (work-related) death 生产节奏 (shēngchǎn jiézòu) – production rhythm/pacing 生命周期 (shēngmìng zhōuqī) – life cycle 跟风复制 (gēnfēng fùzhì) – copycat replication; trend-following duplication 内卷 (nèijuǎn) – involution; excessive internal competition 透支 (tòuzhī) – overdraw; overstrain (esp. health/energy) 全员 (quányuán) – all staff; whole team 资本驱动 (zīběn qūdòng) – capital-driven 逻辑 (luójí) – logic; rationale 可替代 (kě tìdài) – replaceable; substitutable 异化 (yìhuà) – alienation; to become alienated 空心化 (kōngxīn huà) – hollowing out (noun/verb) 劣币驱逐良币 (lièbì qūzhú liángbì) – “bad money drives out good” (metaphor for low-quality content crowding out high-quality) 审美 (shěnměi) – aesthetic taste 驯化 (xùnhuà) – domesticate; to condition/train culturally 系统性 (xìtǒng xìng) – systemic (性 = -ness) 困境 (kùnjìng) – predicament; dire situation 放大镜 (fàngdàjìng) – magnifying glass; (figurative) lens that magnifies 疲惫 (píbèi) – exhausted; weary 停顿 (tíngdùn) – pause; a beat 红利 (hónglì) – dividend; windfall; bonus gains 笼罩 (lǒngzhào) – to shroud; to envelop Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    7 min

  5. 09/17/2025

    Episode 22. Why a Top Scholar Quit for Potatoes!

    Key words for today 综合体 (zònghétǐ) – Complex 两极分化 (liǎngjí fēnhuà) – Polarization 代名词 (dàimíngcí) – Synonym / Byword 象征 (xiàngzhēng) – Symbol 戏剧冲突 (xìjù chōngtū) – Dramatic conflict 折射 (zhéshè) – To reflect / To refract (figurative: mirror a phenomenon) 趋势 (qūshì) – Trend 极端 (jíduān) – Extreme 体制内 (tǐzhìnèi) – Within the system (bureaucratic structure) 窒息 (zhìxī) – To suffocate / Stifling 迭代 (diédài) – Iteration / Rapid renewal 营销 (yíngxiāo) – Marketing 思路 (sīlù) – Train of thought / Way of thinking 主动 (zhǔdòng) – Take initiative / Active 启示 (qǐshì) – Revelation / Inspiration 体系 (tǐxì) – System / Structure 理性 (lǐxìng) – Rational / Reason 浪漫化 (làngmànhuà) – Romanticize 承受能力 (chéngshòu nénglì) – Endurance / Bearing capacity 可复制 (kě fùzhì) – Reproducible / Replicable 变革 (biàngé) – Transformation / Reform 挣扎 (zhēngzhá) – Struggle 探索 (tànsuǒ) – Exploration Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    7 min

  6. 09/10/2025

    Episode 21. The Chinese Bathhouse: More Than a Shower

    Key words for today 综合体 (zònghétǐ) – Complex空间 (kōngjiān) – Space休闲 (xiūxián) – Leisure娱乐 (yúlè) – Entertainment社交 (shèjiāo) – Socializing流程 (liúchéng) – Procedure消费 (xiāofèi) – To spend/Consumption结账 (jiézhàng) – To settle the bill文化冲击 (wénhuà chōngjī) – Culture shock缓解 (huǎnjiě) – To alleviate角质 (jiǎozhì) – Keratin (dead skin)清爽 (qīngshuǎng) – Refreshed排毒 (páidú) – To detoxify解乏 (jiě fá) – To relieve fatigue无限量 (wúxiànliàng) – Unlimited supply应有尽有 (yīng yǒu jìn yǒu) – To have everything one could want减压 (jiǎn yā) – To reduce stress档次 (dàngcì) – Grade/Level奢华 (shēhuá) – Luxurious场所 (chǎngsuǒ) – Venue Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    7 min

  7. 09/05/2025

    Episode 20. Study in China:Tuition, Living Expenses

    Key words for today 成本 (chéngběn) – Cost 开销 (kāixiāo) – Expenditure 预算 (yùsuàn) – Budget 弹性 (tánxìng) – Flexibility (in cost) 投资 (tóuzī) – Investment 回报 (huíbào) – Return (on investment) 性价比 (xìngjiàbǐ) – Cost-performance ratio 发达 (fādá) – Developed 保守 (bǎoshǒu) – Conservative (estimate) 申请 (shēnqǐng) – To apply for 竞争 (jìngzhēng) – Competition 技能 (jìnéng) – Skill 跨国 (kuàguó) – Multinational 简历 (jiǎnlì) – Resume (CV) 奖学金 (jiǎngxuéjīn) – Scholarship 补助 (bǔzhù) – Stipend/Subsidy 硕士 (shuòshì) – Master's degree 本科 (běnkē) – Bachelor's degree 专业 (zhuānyè) – Major (field of study) Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    8 min

  8. 09/03/2025

    Episode 19. China's Christmas: Cultural Remix

    Key words for today 世俗主义 (shì sú zhǔ yì) – Secularism 实用主义 (shí yòng zhǔ yì) – Pragmatism 中国化 (zhōng guó huà) – Sinicization / To make something Chinese 商业化 (shāng yè huà) – Commercialization 本土化 (běn tǔ huà) – Localization 去宗教化 (qù zōng jiào huà) – De-religionization / To remove the religious elements 包容性 (bāo róng xìng) – Inclusiveness 底蕴 (dǐ yùn) – Cultural heritage / Profound cultural depth 谐音 (xié yīn) – Homophone; phonetic coincidence 拿来主义 (ná lái zhǔ yì) - "Borrowism" / The practice of adopting and adapting foreign things for one's own use Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

    8 min
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Welcome to Zoey's podcast channel, which is updated every Wednesday and Friday at 13:00 Beijing time! This is a relaxing and interesting podcast program designed for Chinese learners. In each episode, we will talk about the most popular cultural phenomena, Internet buzzwords, travel stories, and interesting stories in daily life among young Chinese people.

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    Chinese_Zoey
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    26
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