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In this episode, we go through the terrible history and culture of foot binding. Transcript will be available on the website within the next 24 hours.
Both The Story of Ah Q and Forrest Gump are representative of the zeitgeist at the time of their publication. In this episode, I go through the similarities and differences between the story of Ah Q and Forrest Gump. Enjoy! Transcript will be made available at chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, I go over how language can shape someone's pattern of speech and why this can lead some people to think Chinese people are rude. I then go through some major translation incidents. Transcript will be on the website: chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, we briefly and speedily run through the very interesting Cypriot history. Transcript will be available on http://chinesecolloquialised.com.
Since it's the lunar new year coming up and it will be the year of the tiger, I thought it would be interesting to explore the Chinese idiom: 不入虎穴，焉得虎子. Happy Year of the Tiger!
Happy New Year! In this episode, we catch up on what has been happening in Xi'an in terms of COVID prevention measures. Transcript available on: http://chinesecolloquialised.com
I'm back! In this episode, we talk about the City of Ghosts. It sounds fictitious but it very much exists! Where is it? And why is it known as the City of Ghosts?? Let's find out! Transcript available on: http://chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, we take a moment to admire some of 许渊冲's works. Transcript will be available at: www.chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, we have a look at how Tencent was and is viewed by its partners and competitors, including how Tencent went from being a public enemy to being the favourite. June Workshop Tickets (Four-Day Work Week): 1A: 27 June, 10:00-11:00 (BST) 1B: 27 June, 18:00-19:00 (BST) Transcript available at: www.chinesecolloquialised.com
Recently I read a news article reporting that China has over 200 million people who are single. Why is this? Let's have a look!Transcript will be available at: chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, we discuss why people don't like this "adjusted leave" concept and whether it should be cancelled for good. Transcript available: http://chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, we talk about China's International Workers' Day adjusted leave / time-off in lieu system. How does one day off become five days off?! And what do people in China think of this system? Transcript available: http://chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode, we borrow the plot from the TV series 《小舍得》to explore China's junior to high school education culture.Transcript available at: http://chinesecolloquialised.com
In this episode I talk about an article I've written (in English) in response to The Sunday Times' remark that seems to condone, approve and trivialise Prince Philip's racist "gaffes". The article: https://chinesecolloquialised.com/category/blog/Transcript for today's episode: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
Who do you think is China's first female emperor? What if I told you there are actually three contenders? Let's have a look.
In this episode, I briefly summarise the Xinjiang cotton issue and read a couple of news articles from China and a couple from the West to see how the issue was covered from different perspectives. Transcript available at: http://chinesecolloquialised.com
Let's play with some Chinese characters this week. 1. Can you guess the Chinese character from the short riddles?2. What can you replace 弄 with for the sentence to still make sense? 3. Where can you insert punctuations to break the sentence up? There are 5 possible different sentences with different meanings, can you find them all? Let me know on Instagram or in the comments section on my website, where the transcript is also available (http://chinesecolloquialised.com).
In this episode we talk #marriage! We take a closer look at the characters 娶 and 嫁 and their implicit meanings. We also cover 娘家 and 赘婿 to gain a certain cultural perspective of marriage in China. Chinese Conversed: https://chineseconversed.comTranscript available at: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
《从你的全世界路过》Read With Me Deep Dive Part 3. In this episode, I run through some of the colloquial/uncommon/helpful terms in this first short story of the second night. What do you think about the series so far?To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
Let's read the first short story of the second chapter of 《从你的全世界路过》; it's called 我希望有个如你一般的人. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
《从你的全世界路过》(I Belonged To You) Read With Me Deep Dive Part 2. In this episode, I run through some of the colloquial/uncommon terms in this second and last part of chapter 1. Video version available on YouTube (link below) I would always recommend that you buy a copy of the book, to support the author if nothing else, but online versions are available if you wanted to read along with me in the meantime (link below). Here we go! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/) YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_gruZYFll40 #readwithme #bilingualbooks #learnmandarin
In this episode, we finish reading the second part of 从你的全世界路过 before we take a deep dive into some of the interesting, colloquial terms and phrases on Wednesday. What do you think of this first little short story from the collection? To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
As many people know, we are now officially in the year of the ox! Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! In this episode we talk about the often talked about "年味儿". What is it??!
I take a deep dive into the book《从你的全世界路过》, written by 张嘉佳。It's a collection of short stories, half of which are related to love. It's witty, funny and contains a good amount of slang with some gentle profanity. I would always recommend that you buy a copy of the book, to support the author if nothing else, but online versions are available if you wanted to read along with me in the meantime (link below). Here we go! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/) #readwithme #bilingualbooks #learnmandarin
In this episode, I read a segment of the book 《从你的全世界路过》，written by author: 张嘉佳。It's a collection of short stories, half of which are related to love. It's witty, funny and contains some gentle profanity. I would always recommend buying a book if you can, to support the author, but there are online versions available if you wanted to read along with me in the mean time. Here we go! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/) Online version of the book: http://www.dushu369.com/zhongguomingzhu/HTML/99793.html
In this episode, Summer and I discuss the topics of a loveless marriage and whether we should tell our friend that their other half might be cheating on them? To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
Learn Chinese by listening to Chinese music! In this episode, Summer talks about Huo Zun's song 《你好吗，少年？》
In this episode, Summer and I discuss two main concepts often debated in China: (i) should pretty women focus on their career or on men; and (ii) should you marry someone with a similar background and family to you? Then, I go on to discuss a recent TV series called 《流金岁月》, the storyline of which encompasses both of these points. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com.
In this episode, we dig a little bit deeper about some of the basic Chinese greetings, including some interesting anecdotes about how some of the Chinese personal pronouns came about and how to move on from using the general patriarchal '他' （‘he') when you don't know the gender of the subject. I am currently away from home and didn't bring my microphone with me as I didn't think I was going to spend this much time away. I had to film this via my camera, hence the reduced sound quality; it didn't sound terrible so I thought I'd upload it!
Semester 1 is over, most of my Semester 1 exams are done and it's been 4 months since I've resigned so... I thought this would be a good time for a quick catch-up!
What's the connection between: 胡萝卜、胡椒、番茄、番薯、洋葱、洋菜? Let's find out in this third and final instalment of the series! Happy New Year, everyone!
Hello! Hope everyone had good Christmas! This is the second instalment of the three-part Silk Road series. Key phrases are: collapse of the Roman Empire, Buddhism and Journey to the West. Enjoy ;) To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
Over the Christmas and New Year period, I will be talking about the Silk Road in 3 (hopefully interesting) parts. This is the first instalment where we will have a look at how the journey started in the first place. Let's get started! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I examine some lyrics from Jay Chou's "Qing Hua Ci" and briefly discuss some interesting points about China's blue and white porcelain, could it have been taken from another country? Let's have a look. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/) (link in description)
In this episode, I talk about the recently released film "Leap" - a film about China's women's volleyball team. Why volleyball? And why the Chinese women's team? Let's find out! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/) (link in description)
In this episode, I recap on 11 November aka Singles' Day aka Online Shopping Spree Festival - huh? To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I talk about 'Touching Porcelain'. This is a literal translation of the Chinese phrase, of course, it's not as simple as just touching porcelain... so what could it be? Hint: It's not similar to the English idiom 'touch wood'. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, we talk fashion. I compare what people used to wear in the ancient times in both China and the West. Would they be similar or too different? To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I talk about Kombucha. Did you know it was originally from China and has existed for over 2,000 years?! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I talk about Kombucha. Did you know it was originally from China and has existed for over 2,000 years?! To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I discuss what's been discussed about Disney's remake of Mulan and throw in a few pennies of my own thoughts. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I discuss what's been discussed about Disney's remake of Mulan and throw in a few pennies of my own thoughts. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I talk about how China celebrated its National Day historically and the National Day in general, for both China and the rest of the world. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I talk about how China celebrated its National Day historically and the National Day in general, for both China and the rest of the world. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I share and talk about a poem from the Song dynasty that I really like and is aptly related to the mid-autumn festival that's coming up. I also talk about how some of the ethnic minorities in China may celebrate mid-autumn festival. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I share and talk about a poem that I really like from the Song dynasty and is aptly related to the mid-autumn festival that's coming up. I also talk about how some of the ethnic minorities in China may celebrate mid-autumn festival. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I compare Jane Eyre from "Jane Eyre" with Lin Daiyu from "The Dream of the Red Chamber" to illustrate some differences between Chinese and Western culture as presented by these two characters. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
In this episode, I compare Jane Eyre from "Jane Eyre" with Lin Daiyu from "The Dream of the Red Chamber" to illustrate some differences between Chinese and Western culture as presented by these two characters. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
Deng Xiaoping was a Chinese politician who has the reputation of being the "Architect of Modern China". In this episode, I briefly go over why he changed his name three time, the three falls and rises of his political career and a couple of his major contributions to modern China. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
Deng Xiaoping was a Chinese politician who has the reputation of being the "Architect of Modern China". In this episode, I briefly go over why he changed his name three time, the three falls and rises of his political career and a couple of his major contributions to modern China. To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com (https://chinesecolloquialised.com/)
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