Podcasts about Chinese language

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中国的信用卡数量在减少，但借钱并没有消失。现在，分期、先用后付和网上贷款越来越常见。这期节目聊聊现在中国人为什么借钱，以及经济和就业压力下，借贷为什么可能变成负担。Credit cards are declining in China, but borrowing is not. Installment payments, buy-now-pay-later services, and online loans are increasingly common. This episode looks at why people borrow in China today and how debt can become a burden when income or employment becomes unstable.中国ではクレジットカードの数が減っていますが、借り入れ自体がなくなったわけではありません。分割払い、後払い、オンライン融資が身近になる中、今回は人々がなぜお金を借りるのか、そして経済や雇用の不安定さが返済の負担につながる理由について話します。生词表｜Vocabulary睡眠卡 shuìmiánkǎ — a bank card that has not been used for a long time 门槛 ménkǎn — how difficult it is to qualify for or access something  贷款 dàikuǎn — money borrowed from a bank or financial company  审核 shěnhé — to review and approve an application  借贷 jièdài — borrowing and lending money  先用后付 xiān yòng hòu fù — get or use something now and pay later  分期 fēnqī — pay for something in several smaller payments over time  提前消费 tíqián xiāofèi — spend money now before you have fully earned or saved it  大件儿 dàjiànr — an expensive or relatively large purchase  负担 fùdān — something that creates financial or other pressure  周转 zhōuzhuǎn — use money temporarily to cover short-term expenses  手头紧 shǒutóu jǐn — not have much money available right now  拆东墙补西墙 chāi dōng qiáng bǔ xī qiáng — borrow or take money from one place to cover what you owe somewhere else  债务 zhàiwù — money that you owe  量入为出 liàng rù wéi chū — spend according to how much money you earn #借贷 #loan#网上借贷 #OnlineBorrowing #消费贷款 #ConsumerLoans #分期付款 #InstallmentPayments #先用后付 #BuyNowPayLater #信用卡 #CreditCardsSend us Fan MailSupport the show由于空间限制，录音稿未放在描述栏，可在播客网站对应节目页面下查看。Due to space constraints, the transcript is available on my podcast website https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com (免费文稿 Free Transcript Available) 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介 这一期我们聊聊日常生活中的警察。以中国、日本和美国为例，看看不同国家的警察在普通人生活中扮演什么样的角色，以及中国的派出所、社区民警和日本的交番有哪些相似之处，美国的警务方式又有什么不同。 In this episode, we talk about police in everyday life. Using China, Japan, and the United States as examples, we look at how police interact with ordinary people, the similarities between China's local community policing and Japan's kōban system, and how policing in the U.S. differs. 今回は、日常生活の中の警察について話します。中国、日本、アメリカを例に、一般の人が警察とどのように関わるのか、中国の派出所や地域警察と日本の交番にはどんな共通点があるのか、そしてアメリカの警察との違いについて紹介します。生词表 Vocabulary警种 jǐngzhǒng — branch/type of police（如：刑警 xíngjǐng — criminal police；交警 jiāojǐng — traffic police） 分工 fēngōng — division of responsibilities  基层警务 jīcéng jǐngwù — grassroots/community-level policing  派出所 pàichūsuǒ — local police station  户籍 hùjí — household registration  辖区 xiáqū — jurisdiction / assigned area  片儿警 piànr jǐng — neighborhood police officer  走访 zǒufǎng — visit / conduct outreach  防范 fángfàn — prevent / guard against  调解 tiáojiě — mediate / mediation  老百姓 lǎobǎixìng — ordinary people / local residents  巡逻 xúnluó — patrol  失物招领 shīwù zhāolǐng — lost and found  执法 zhífǎ — law enforcement  面面俱到 miànmiàn jùdào — cover every aspect / be comprehensive #派出所 #社区民警 #交番 #警察 Send us Fan MailSupport the show由于空间限制，录音稿未放在描述栏，可在播客网站对应节目页面下查看。Due to space constraints, the transcript is available on my podcast website https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com (免费文稿 Free Transcript Available) 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介为什么一个二十多岁的上海年轻老师，居然从来没见过信用卡？这一期我从这个真实的小故事聊起，谈谈中国移动支付为什么这么普及、二维码支付的优势，以及为什么实体信用卡正在慢慢退出很多人的日常生活。How could a Chinese teacher in her early twenties in Shanghai have never seen a physical credit card? In this episode, I start with a real story and talk about why mobile payments became so widespread in China, the advantages of QR-code payments, and why people increasingly no longer need to carry or use physical credit cards in everyday life.上海に住む20代前半の中国人の先生が、実物のクレジットカードを一度も見たことがなかったのはなぜでしょうか。今回は実際のエピソードをきっかけに、中国でモバイル決済がここまで普及した理由、QRコード決済の特徴、そして実物のクレジットカードを日常生活で使う機会が減っている背景についてお話しします。生词表 Vocabulary 离谱 lípǔ — ridiculous / outrageous 截至 jiézhì — as of / by  信用卡和借贷合一卡 xìnyòngkǎ hé jièdài héyīkǎ — credit cards and debit-credit combination cards  移动支付 yídòng zhīfù — mobile payment  大行其道 dàxíng qídào — to become widespread / prevalent  二维码 èrwéimǎ — QR code  门槛 ménkǎn — threshold / barrier to entry  扫码 sǎomǎ — scan a QR code  绑定 bǎngdìng — link / bind  信贷 xìndài — credit / lending#信用卡 #CreditCards #移动支付 #MobilePayment #扫码支付 #QRPayment #二维码支付 #QRCodePaymentSend us Fan MailSupport the show由于空间限制，录音稿未放在描述栏，可在播客网站对应节目页面下查看。Due to space constraints, the transcript is available on my podcast website https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com (免费文稿 Free Transcript Available) 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文为什么很多中国人喜欢囤货？这一期聊聊背后的几个原因：过去的物资匮乏、灾害带来的不确定性，还有现代消费和促销对囤货行为的影响。EnglishWhy do many Chinese people like to stock up? In this episode, I talk about how past scarcity, uncertainty during crises, and modern consumer culture all shape this habit.日本語なぜ中国では物を買いだめする人が多いのでしょうか。今回は、過去の物不足、災害時の不安、そして現代の消費文化がこの習慣にどう影響しているのかを話します。生词表囤货 tún huò — to stock up / hoard goods 匮乏感 kuì fá gǎn — sense of scarcity  思维惯性 sī wéi guàn xìng — mental inertia / habitual way of thinking  配给制 pèi jǐ zhì — rationing system  粮票 liáng piào — grain ration coupon  心理烙印 xīn lǐ lào yìn — lasting psychological imprint  突发事件 tū fā shì jiàn — unexpected event / emergency  非理性恐慌 fēi lǐ xìng kǒng huāng — irrational panic  一窝蜂 yì wō fēng — to rush in all at once / follow the crowd  得不偿失 dé bù cháng shī — the loss outweighs the gain #囤货 #计划经济 #消费主义Send us Fan MailSupport the show由于空间限制，录音稿未放在描述栏，可在播客网站对应节目页面下查看。Due to space constraints, the transcript is available on my podcast website https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com (免费文稿 Free Transcript Available) 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中国人真的不爱排队吗？这一期聊聊中国不同场景下的排队习惯，以及社交距离和电子叫号系统怎样影响人们排队。Do Chinese people really not queue? This episode looks at queuing in different situations in China, and how personal space and digital queuing systems shape people's behavior.中国人は本当にあまり並ばないのでしょうか？今回は、中国のさまざまな場面での並び方や、人との距離感、電子整理券システムが行動にどう影響するのかについて話します。实用表达 Useful Expressions老老实实 lǎolǎoshíshí — obediently; properly插队 chāduì — to cut in line四面八方 sì miàn bā fāng — from all directions一拥而上 yì yōng ér shàng — to rush forward all at once贴上来 tiē shànglái — to come/stand very close空隙 kòngxì — gap; space普及 pǔjí — to become widespread; to popularize不好使 bù hǎoshǐ — not to work; not effective自然而然 zìrán ér rán — naturally; as a matter of course一概而论 yígài ér lùn — to generalize; treat all cases the same waySend us Fan MailSupport the show由于空间限制，录音稿未放在描述栏，可在播客网站对应节目页面下查看。Due to space constraints, the transcript is available on my podcast website https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com (免费文稿 Free Transcript Available) 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目从我自己的经历出发，聊聊为什么我不太喜欢在中国开车。道路参与者种类复杂，汽车、电动车、自行车和行人经常在很近的距离一起通行，再加上电动车速度快、司机抢道和一些“堵成一锅粥”的路况，都让我觉得开车很难放松。In this episode, I share why I don't really enjoy driving in China. Drivers often have to navigate cars, e-bikes, bicycles, and pedestrians moving in close proximity, while fast-moving e-bikes, aggressive driving, and chaotic traffic can make the experience especially stressful.今回は、私自身の経験をもとに、なぜ中国で運転するのがあまり好きではないのかについて話します。車、電動自転車、自転車、歩行者など、さまざまな道路利用者が近い距離で行き交うことに加え、スピードの速い電動自転車や強引な運転、混乱した渋滞などもあり、運転中になかなか気を抜けないと感じます。俚语 & 常用表达 先上结论 — xiān shàng jiélùn — let me give you the conclusion first  话又说回来了 — huà yòu shuō huílái le — that said / on the other hand  水土不服 — shuǐtǔ bùfú — have trouble adjusting to a new environment  实话实说 — shíhuà shíshuō — to be honest / truth be told  甩锅 — shuǎi guō — shift the blame  蛮……的 — mán...de — quite / pretty / rather  一辈子 — yí bèizi — one's whole life / forever  强插 — qiáng chā — force one's way in / cut in aggressively  堵成一锅粥 — dǔ chéng yì guō zhōu — become a complete traffic mess  究其原因 — jiū qí yuányīn — to look into the reason / the reason behind it is... 身心俱疲 — shēnxīn jù pí — physically and mentally exhausted  不可避免 — bùkě bìmiǎn — unavoidable / inevitableSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介很多国家的人对“爬山”的理解，可能和中国不太一样。这一期，我想通过第一次去家乡祖山的经历，聊聊中国不同的登山文化，以及为什么很多景区的山都是台阶。Hiking in China may be different than you think. In this episode, I share my first visit to Zushan Mountain and explore different hiking experiences in China, including why so many scenic mountains are full of stairs.中国でいう「山登り」は、多くの日本人がイメージする登山とは少し違うかもしれません。今回は、故郷・祖山を初めて訪れた体験を通して、中国のさまざまな登山文化や、なぜ観光地の山には階段が多いのかについてお話しします。#登山 #徒步 #中国爬山 #景区登山 #中国旅游 #MountainClimbing #Hiking #ChinaTravel #ChineseMountains Vocabulary小有名气（xiǎo yǒu míngqì） somewhat well-known接驳车（jiēbó chē） shuttle bus折腾（zhēteng） to go through a lot of hassle谐音（xiéyīn） homophone花岗岩（huāgāngyán） granite原生态（yuán shēngtài） in a natural state观景平台（guānjǐng píngtái） viewing platform拍照打卡（pāizhào dǎkǎ） take photos at a popular spot小卖部（xiǎomàibù） small convenience shop歇脚（xiējiǎo） take a restSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介 | Episode Description | エピソード紹介(中文) 中国网购为什么会让人又爱又恨？这一期节目，我分享了这次回国网购的真实体验，从商品标题、优惠规则，到客服、物流和退货服务，一起聊聊中国电商让我喜欢和头疼的地方。(English) Why do I have a love-hate relationship with online shopping in China? In this episode, I share my recent online shopping experiences in China and talk about product titles, discounts, customer service, delivery, and returns.(日本語) 中国のネット通販はとても便利ですが、大変だと感じることもあります。今回のエピソードでは、商品タイトルや割引、カスタマーサービス、配送、返品など、中国のネット通販について実体験をもとに紹介します。#中国网购 #中国电商 #购物体验 #OnlineShopping #ChineseEcommerce 信息过载 (xìnxī guòzài) — information overload平台算法 (píngtái suànfǎ) — platform algorithm堆砌 (duīqì) — to pile up; to cram代言人 (dàiyánrén) — brand ambassador; spokesperson凑单 (còudān) — to add items to qualify for a discount官方旗舰店 (guānfāng qíjiàn diàn) — official flagship store甄别 (zhēnbié) — to distinguish; to identify carefully划算 (huásuàn) — worth it; cost-effective绑定 (bǎngdìng) — to be linked to; to be tied to秒回 (miǎohuí) — to reply almost instantlySend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文这次回国，我买了一张新床垫。借着这次经历，和大家聊聊在中国买家具的一些体验，以及中国和美国在服务上的一些不同。EnglishDuring my trip back to China, I bought a new mattress. In this episode, I share the experience and talk about some differences in customer service between China and the U.S.日本語今回の帰国中に新しいベッドマットを買いました。その体験を通して、中国で家具を買うときのことや、中国とアメリカのサービスの違いについてお話しします。 Useful Expressions• 可想而知 (kě xiǎng ér zhī) — as you can imagine• 直奔 (zhí bèn) — head straight for• 映入眼帘 (yìng rù yǎn lián) — come into view• 合美金 (hé měi jīn) — equivalent to about … USD• 包 (bāo) — be included / be covered• 人家 (rén jiā) — they / the other person (colloquial)#mattress #CustomerService #床垫 #中国客服 #中国生活 Photo by Zulian Firmansyah on UnsplashSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

A student from Kilrush is preparing to represent Ireland on the world stage after winning one of the country's top Chinese language competitions.   Martha Leone, a second-year Electrical Engineering student at the Technological University of the Shannon, claimed first place in the university category of the prestigious Chinese Bridge competition and will travel to China this August for the World Chinese Language Championships.   It's not her first taste of international success either, having finished third in the world in the competition last year.   Martha joined Alan Morrissey to talk about her remarkable achievement, her passion for Mandarin and Chinese culture, and what's ahead at this year's World Championships.  Photo (c) Technological University of the Shannon

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文去年在日本爬山时，一根登山杖让我结识了一对日本情侣；今年在北海道旭岳，又因为一根登山杖，我认识了一对住在札幌的日本老夫妇。这一次，这段缘分没有随着登山结束，而是一直延续到了札幌，也成为了这次北海道旅行中最难忘的一段回忆。EnglishLast year, a trekking pole led me to meet a young Japanese couple while hiking in Japan. This summer in Hokkaido, another trekking pole brought me a new connection—an older couple from Sapporo. This time, the story didn't end on the mountain. It continued all the way to Sapporo and became one of the most memorable moments of my trip.日本語昨年、日本で登山をしたとき、一つのトレッキングポールがきっかけで若い日本人カップルと出会いました。今年は北海道・旭岳で、また一本のトレッキングポールが札幌に住むご夫婦とのご縁を運んでくれました。今回は山で終わらず、そのご縁は札幌まで続き、北海道旅行の中でも特に忘れられない思い出になりました。#北海道 #旭岳 #登山 #登山杖 #札幌 #日本旅行 #旅行故事 #Hokkaido #Hiking #TravelStorySend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介 | Episode Description | エピソード紹介中文这次回国，我发现很多中国家庭的灯都比美国亮很多。为什么我爸妈总觉得“不够亮”？为什么我的同龄朋友也是这样？这一期，我们聊聊中国家庭的照明习惯，以及这些年照明观念的一些变化。EnglishDuring my recent trip back to China, I noticed that many homes felt much brighter than those in the U.S. Why do so many people prefer brighter lighting?In this episode, we explore lighting habits in China and how they have been changing over the years.日本語今回中国に帰って、多くの家庭の照明がアメリカよりずっと明るいことに気づきました。なぜ明るい照明を好む人が多いのでしょうか。今回は、中国の家庭の照明習慣と、その変化についてお話しします。#照明 #回国体验 #中美文化 #Lighting #ChineseCulture #HomeDesign Photo by Etienne Girardet on UnsplashSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介 | Episode Description | エピソード紹介中文这次中亚旅行，阿拉木图是最让我惊喜的城市之一。吸引我的不是某一个景点，而是这座城市整体带给我的感觉。这一期，我想和大家分享为什么阿拉木图会让我想多住几天。EnglishAlmaty was one of the biggest surprises of my trip to Central Asia. What impressed me wasn't a single attraction, but the overall feeling of the city. In this episode, I share why Almaty made me want to stay longer.日本語今回の中央アジア旅行で、アルマトイは特に印象に残った街の一つでした。魅力を感じたのは、特定の観光地ではなく、街全体の雰囲気です。今回は、なぜアルマトイでもっとゆっくり過ごしたいと思ったのか、お話しします。#阿拉木图 #哈萨克斯坦 #中亚旅行 #城市与自然 #Almaty #Kazakhstan #CentralAsia #UrbanNatureSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介 | Episode Description | エピソード紹介中文：中亚对我来说一直是一个有些陌生的地方。出发之前，我对这里的了解并不多。不过这次旅行中，最让我印象深刻的并不是某个景点，而是旅途中遇到的人。这期节目跟大家分享几个中亚旅行中的难忘瞬间。English:Central Asia had always felt like a distant and unfamiliar place to me. Before this trip, I didn't know much about the region. Surprisingly, what stayed with me most were not the famous landmarks, but the people I met along the way. In this episode, I share a few memorable moments from my journey.日本語：中央アジアは私にとって少し馴染みのない地域でした。旅行に行く前は、この地域についてあまり詳しく知りませんでした。でも今回の旅で一番印象に残ったのは観光地ではなく、旅先で出会った人たちでした。今回はそんな忘れられない瞬間についてお話しします。#中亚旅行 #旅行故事 #CentralAsia #TravelStories #TravelMemories #中央アジア #旅の思い出Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文： 回国以后，我参加了不少接风饭局，也重新体验了久违的中国菜。不过让我意外的是，我最大的感受居然不是“好吃”，而是“油”。这期节目聊聊我这次回国后的饮食体验，以及中文里的“水土不服”。English: After returning to China, I enjoyed lots of Chinese food with family and friends. Surprisingly, what stood out most was not how delicious it was, but how oily it felt. In this episode, I talk about my experience and a useful Chinese expression: shuǐtǔ bùfú (水土不服).日本語： 中国に帰って久しぶりにたくさんの中華料理を食べました。おいしかったですが、一番印象に残ったのは「油の多さ」でした。今回はその体験と、中国語の表現「水土不服」についてお話しします。#ChineseFood #中華料理 #中国菜 #中式饮食 #回国体验Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with software engineer and entrepreneur Arowolo Muritadhor for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from agriculture and manufacturing in Nigeria to the evolving role of crypto in the country's economy. They touch on how hyperinflation, particularly the naira's dramatic drop in 2023, pushed Nigerians toward stablecoins as a practical savings tool, and how informal kiosk networks have stepped in where traditional banking infrastructure falls short. The conversation also covers the tension between government regulation and the permissionless nature of blockchain technology, comparisons between the decline of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic dominance, the role of mobile payments in Africa, language learning, and whether AI agents have any real utility in crypto infrastructure yet. You can connect with Arowolo on LinkedIn and X at @armolas_06.Timestamps00:00 - Host welcomes Arowolo Muritadhor, introducing topics of software engineering and animal food production in Nigeria.05:00 - Discussion shifts to manufacturing, components assembly, and China's dominance in low-cost production globally.10:00 - Conversation explores crypto adoption in Nigeria as a network state phenomenon, separating informed users from mainstream population.15:00 - Mobile payments and kiosk ATM replacements emerge as critical financial infrastructure bridging unbanked Nigerians.20:00 - Roman Empire parallels drawn to modern crypto taxation, government control, and inevitable death-and-taxes reality.25:00 - Bitcoin and Ethereum permissionless nature debated against government wallet-level censorship vulnerabilities.30:00 - AI agents examined as crypto infrastructure tools, revealing mostly trading bots rather than foundational builders.35:00 - Nigeria's 2023 naira collapse compared to Argentina's hyperinflation, driving citizens toward stablecoin dollar savings.40:00 - US Treasury history unpacked through FDR gold confiscation and Nixon ending convertibility, paralleling empire decline.45:00 - Crypto reframed as anti-bank rather than purely anti-government, enabling freedom through immutable accountability.50:00 - Transparent blockchain ledgers discussed as potential government accountability tools across democracy, republic, and oligarchy structures.Key Insights1. Nigeria has a significant divide between its northern and southern regions in terms of economic activity. The north, centered around Abuja, is more agricultural with substantial cattle production, while Lagos in the south functions as a dense urban and commercial hub. This geographic and economic split shapes how different financial tools and technologies are adopted across the country.2. China's dominance in low-cost manufacturing has made it nearly impossible for countries like Nigeria, the United States, or Argentina to compete on price alone. The more realistic path for developing economies is to import components and focus on local assembly and creativity, which is where meaningful economic participation becomes possible.3. Crypto adoption in Nigeria accelerated dramatically around 2023 when the naira experienced a sharp devaluation against the US dollar. Before that point, saving in dollars was difficult for many Nigerians, especially those without formal bank accounts, making stablecoins like USDT an attractive and practical alternative for preserving wealth.4. Informal kiosk operators in Nigeria have organically become a substitute for ATMs, giving communities access to basic financial services where traditional banking infrastructure does not reach. This grassroots financial layer is now a key entry point for integrating crypto and stablecoin payments into everyday commerce.5. Governments are increasingly trying to regulate crypto at the wallet and centralized exchange level, using tax compliance as a primary mechanism. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain largely permissionless, the practical chokepoints for most users remain centralized platforms where identity and transactions can be monitored.6. The historical parallel between the fall of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic and geopolitical power offers a useful frame for understanding why crypto matters. Just as Rome debased its currency and struggled to sustain imperial costs, the US faces mounting debt and a financialized economy that may accelerate dollar instability and push more people toward alternative stores of value.7. One genuinely constructive use case for blockchain beyond speculation is immutable accountability, particularly for public institutions and prediction markets. A transparent ledger that governments or officials voluntarily adopt could create verifiable records of decisions and promises, reducing corruption and increasing trust in ways that traditional governance structures have struggled to achieve.

Series: Turning The World Upside DownService: SundayType: Gospel MeetingSpeaker: Chuck Bartlett

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我跟大家简单聊聊我今年暑假的安排，包括回中国、中亚旅行、北海道旅行，还有暑期网课的计划。因为六、七月到八月初有很多事，《五分钟中文》的更新可能不会像平时那么及时，也希望大家见谅。In this episode, I share my summer plans, including my trip back to China, travels to Central Asia and Hokkaido, and my summer teaching schedule. Since I'll have a lot going on from June through early August, podcast updates may not always be as timely as usual. Thank you for your understanding.今回は、中国への帰国や中央アジア旅行、北海道旅行、そして夏休み中の授業予定について簡単にお話しします。6月、7月から8月初めにかけて予定が多いため、『五分钟中文』の更新がいつもより遅くなることもあるかもしれませんが、ご了承ください。#旅行 #TravelPlan #暑假安排 #Summer #夏休み #暑假计划 Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介很多外国人看到中国游客在海外大量购物，都会觉得“中国人是不是特别有钱？”这一期节目，我想跟大家聊聊中国游客背后的“伴手礼文化”。为什么很多中国人出国以后，会帮家人、朋友、同事买很多礼物？我也分享了自己和朋友的真实经历。Many foreigners think Chinese tourists are very rich because they often buy a lot of things overseas.In this episode, I talk about the gift culture behind Chinese tourists' shopping habits and why many Chinese travelers buy gifts for family, friends, and coworkers. I also share some personal stories and observations.海外でたくさん買い物をする中国人観光客を見て、「中国人はお金持ちだ」と感じる外国人も多いです。今回は、中国人観光客の“お土産文化”についてお話しします。なぜ中国人は家族や友達、同僚のためにたくさんお土産を買うのか、そして私自身の体験についても話しました。#中国游客 #伴手礼 #人际关系 #海外旅行 #旅游购物 #お土産文化 #中国人観光客 #中国の社会文化 #中国の人間関係 #Guanxi #ChineseGiftCulture #ChineseSocietySend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期《5分钟中文》，我想聊聊为什么很多外国人会觉得中国人特别有钱。很多中国游客在海外旅游的时候，看起来都很爱花钱、买很多东西。但其实，这背后还有一个很多人没有意识到的原因，那就是：中国人出国旅游本身就有比较高的签证门槛。这一期节目，我会跟大家聊聊签证、免签，还有为什么很多能够出国旅游的中国人，其实已经是“被筛选过”的人。In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, I talk about why many foreigners think Chinese people are rich.Chinese tourists abroad often appear to spend a lot of money, but another important reason behind this impression is the relatively high visa barrier for Chinese travelers.In this episode, I talk about visas, visa-free travel, and why many Chinese tourists overseas have already been “filtered” by the visa system.今回の《5分钟中文》では、「なぜ外国人は中国人はお金持ちだと思うのか？」というテーマについてお話しします。海外旅行をしている中国人観光客は、お金をよく使う印象があります。でも、その背景には、中国人が海外旅行をするためには比較的高いビザ取得のハードルがある、という理由もあります。今回は、ビザやビザ免除、そして海外旅行できる中国人が実はすでに「選ばれた層」であるということについてお話しします。#中国游客 #签证 #免签 #海外旅行 #出境游 #旅游消费 #ChineseTourists #中国観光客Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期《5分钟中文》，我想聊一个很多中国人对美国人的印象：美国人特别有钱。美国收入确实很高，但很多人可能没有注意到，美国很多收入其实是税前收入，而且美国人也有很多固定的大额支出。另外，美元的购买力优势，也会让美国人在出国旅游的时候显得“很有钱”。In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, I talk about a common impression many Chinese people have about Americans: that Americans are very rich.While incomes in the US are indeed high, many people may not realize that these numbers are usually before taxes, and Americans also have many large fixed expenses. At the same time, the strong purchasing power of the US dollar can make Americans appear especially wealthy when traveling abroad.今回の「5分钟中文」では、多くの中国人が持っている「アメリカ人はとてもお金持ち」というイメージについて話します。実際にアメリカの収入水準は高いですが、その多くは税引き前の数字です。また、アメリカでは保険や医療など固定費も大きいです。一方で、ドルの購買力が強いため、海外旅行ではアメリカ人がとても裕福に見えることもあります。#美国生活 #中美文化 #美国收入 #美国印象 #美元 #AmericanLife #ChinesePerspective #CulturalDifferencesSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

Smartphone manufacturer OPPO said on Monday it had imposed strict penalties on senior executives responsible for its China market, including Senior Vice-President Duan Yaohui, following backlash over a controversial Mother's Day marketing campaign, and issued a fresh apology acknowledging "serious shortcomings" in its values and judgment.智能手机厂商 OPPO 于周一表示，因母亲节争议营销活动引发舆论反弹，公司已对中国市场相关高管处以严厉处分，其中包括高级副总裁段要辉，并再次发布致歉声明，承认在价值观与判断力方面存在 “严重缺失”。The controversy stems from a promotional campaign released on Friday that drew criticism online for a line suggesting a mother had "two husbands" — her actual husband and the other her celebrity idol, whom she sees only twice a year but dresses up to meet.此次争议源于 OPPO 周五发布的一则营销宣传内容，文案中有一句表述称一位母亲拥有 “两个丈夫”，一位是现实中的丈夫，另一位是明星偶像，这位母亲一年仅能见偶像两次，却仍会精心打扮前去赴约，该内容在网络上引发批评。Some netizens said the phrasing was inappropriate and misleading, while others defended it as a form of internet humor.部分网友认为该文案措辞不当、存在误导性，也有网友认为这只是一种网络玩梗幽默，对此表示理解。OPPO had issued an initial apology on Friday and removed the materials, saying the campaign was intended to portray more diverse and multidimensional images of modern mothers, who may enjoy running marathons, engaging in literary creation and following their favorite celebrities.OPPO 已于上周五率先发布致歉声明并下架相关宣传物料，称该营销初衷是想展现现代母亲多元立体的形象，当代母亲也可以热爱马拉松、进行文学创作以及追星。In its latest statement, the company said both the offensive nature of the campaign and its initially perfunctory response exposed a lack of respect for mainstream values.OPPO 在最新声明中表示，此次营销内容引发公众反感，加之初期回应态度敷衍，暴露出企业对主流价值观缺乏敬畏与尊重。It admitted that in chasing online traffic, it had "lost its original intention" on a holiday meant to celebrate maternal affection, and failed to respond to early public criticism in a sincere and open manner.公司承认，为追逐网络流量，在本应致敬母爱的节日里 “迷失初心”，且未能以真诚坦诚的态度及时回应公众前期的质疑与批评。The company said it will launch a comprehensive internal review and restructure its content review process to ensure adherence to widely accepted social norms.OPPO 表示将开展全面内部自查整改，重构内容审核流程，确保宣传内容恪守社会公序良俗。On Sunday afternoon, the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Wuhan University in Hubei province, said in a statement posted on its official Sina Weibo account that it was "shocked" by the campaign, which was created by a team led by a former student surnamed Yu.上周日下午，武汉大学文学院通过官方新浪微博发布声明，对此次争议营销文案表示 “深感震惊”，该文案由本校一名余姓校友带领团队创作。The school said Yu was known for "upright thinking" during her studies and had once been praised for helping an elderly passenger on a bus. However, it said the Mother's Day copy produced by the team "seriously contradicts" the school's longstanding educational principles.校方称，该余姓校友在校期间思想正直，还曾因公交车上帮扶老人受到表彰，但其团队创作的这则母亲节文案，严重违背了学校一贯的育人理念。"We strongly disagree with the content, especially the use of sensational wordplay, exaggerated language and the values conveyed," the statement said, urging the alumnus to face public criticism sincerely and, together with the company, take responsibility.声明指出：“我们坚决不认同该文案内容，尤其不认同其博取眼球的文字玩梗、夸张表述以及传递的价值导向”，并呼吁该校友正视公众批评，与涉事企业一同承担责任。In a separate post, Wuhan University said it "does not agree at all" with the advertisement's wording and value orientation, calling it inconsistent with the institution's emphasis on moral education.武汉大学另行发文表示，完全不认同该广告的文案措辞与价值导向，认为其与学校立德树人、重视德育教育的理念相悖。Also on Sunday, the China Advertising Association warned against a growing tendency among some brands to seek attention using controversial or lowbrow content, urging companies to distinguish between genuine innovation and "hype" that crosses ethical boundaries.同样在周日，中国广告协会发文警示，当下部分品牌热衷靠争议化、低俗化内容博眼球的风气愈演愈烈，呼吁企业分清真正的创意创新与突破伦理底线的恶意炒作。"Creativity can be novel, but it must not violate traditional family values," the association said.中国广告协会表示：创意可以新颖独特，但绝不能违背传统家庭价值观。China Women's News also said that while creative marketing is encouraged, it must not cross ethical boundaries or deviate from widely shared social values.《中国妇女报》也发文表示，鼓励营销创意创新，但不能逾越伦理底线、背离社会主流共识价值观。It noted that the use of fan culture slang — in which admirers refer to celebrities as "husband" — ignored differences in meaning across contexts and risked offending public perceptions of motherhood, adding that innovation should be grounded in respect and responsibility.文章指出，文案套用饭圈将明星称作 “老公” 的网络俚语，忽视了语境语义差异，容易冒犯大众对母亲身份的传统认知；同时强调，营销创新必须建立在尊重与责任的基础之上。backlash /ˈbæklæʃ/n. 强烈反对；舆论反弹controversial /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/adj. 有争议的；引发争论的perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋktəri/adj. 敷衍的；例行公事的lowbrow /ˈləʊbraʊ/adj. 低俗的；庸俗的

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期节目，我想跟大家聊聊中国外卖员的现状。中国的外卖为什么这么快、这么方便，而且还这么便宜？很多外卖员每天长时间、高压力地工作，只为了按时送达、多接几单、多赚一点钱。这一期我们也会聊聊平台算法，以及中国便利外卖背后的故事。In this episode, I want to talk about the reality of food delivery workers in China. Why is food delivery in China so fast, convenient, and inexpensive? Many delivery riders work long hours under intense pressure just to deliver orders on time, take more orders, and earn a little more money. We'll also talk about platform algorithms and the story behind China's ultra-convenient delivery culture.今回のエピソードでは、中国の配達員の現状についてお話しします。なぜ中国のフードデリバリーはこんなに速く、便利で、しかも安いのでしょうか。多くの配達員たちは、時間通りに配達し、少しでも多く稼ぐために、長時間・高ストレスの中で働いています。今回は、プラットフォームのアルゴリズムや、中国の便利なフードデリバリーの裏側についてお話しします。#中国外卖 #外卖员 #中国社会 #中国生活 #算法 #FoodDelivery #Convenience #中国の生活 #フードデリバリSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介现在正好是中国的五一假期，也就是大家常说的黄金周。这期节目聊一聊中国黄金周的起源和变化，从1999年的制度开始，到后来的假期调整，以及为什么很多人会在这个时间集中出行。China is currently in its May Day “Golden Week.” This episode looks at the origins and changes of China's Golden Week, from its start in 1999 to later adjustments, and why so many people travel during this period.現在、中国は「ゴールデンウィーク」です。このエピソードでは、中国のゴールデンウィークの起源と変化について話します。1999年に始まった制度からその後の変化、そしてなぜこの時期に多くの人が移動するのかを紹介します。#黄金周 #五一假期 #中国旅行 #中国假期#GoldenWeek #ChinaGoldenWeek #ChinaHoliday #ChinaTravelSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文：这期节目聊聊美国高中的毕业舞会（prom）。除了简单介绍一下毕业舞会是什么、大家一般会怎么准备，我也分享了今年发生的一个小插曲。由于音响问题，舞会一度没有音乐，很多学生提前离开。作为老师，我也有一些不一样的感受和想法。English:In this episode, I talk about prom in American high schools. I briefly introduce what prom is and how students usually prepare for it, and I also share a small unexpected incident this year. Because of a sound system issue, the dance had no music for a while, and many students left early. I also share my thoughts as a teacher.日本語：今回のエピソードでは、アメリカの高校のプロムについて話します。プロムとは何か、どのように準備するのかを簡単に紹介しながら、今年起きた小さなハプニングについてもお話しします。音響トラブルでしばらく音楽が流れず、多くの生徒が早めに帰ってしまいました。先生としての感想も共有します。#毕业舞会 #美国高中 #校园生活 #美高 #Prom #HighSchoolLife #AmericanHighSchool Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介 这一期我们来聊三个看起来很简单，但其实很多中文学习者都会犯的错误：“都”、“也”和“和”。这些词你可能都认识，但用起来却不一定自然。为什么会这样？以及有什么更有效的学习方法？这一期我们一起聊一聊。 In this episode, we talk about three simple but very common mistakes Chinese learners make: “都”, “也”, and “和”. You may know these words, but using them naturally is another story. Why do these mistakes happen, and what's a better way to learn? Let's explore together. 今回のエピソードでは、中国語学習者がよく間違える「都」「也」「和」という3つの簡単そうで難しいポイントについて話します。単語の意味は分かっていても、自然に使うのは意外と難しいものです。なぜこうした間違いが起こるのか、そしてより効果的な学び方について一緒に考えてみましょう。#中文学习 #学中文错误 #都也和 #中文副词 #汉语表达#LearnChinese #ChineseMistakes #ChineseAdverbs #UseChineseNaturally#中国語学習 #中国語の間違い #副詞の使い方Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文 这一期我从一个很小的生活经历开始，聊到了“周末”这个看起来很理所当然的概念。周末真的一直存在吗？在中国，双休制度是怎么一步一步形成的？为什么现在很多人反而感觉没有真正的周末？这一期我们一起聊聊周末的变化。English In this episode, I start from a small personal experience and explore the idea of the “weekend.” Has the weekend always existed? How did the two-day weekend develop in China? And why do many people today feel like they no longer truly have weekends? Let's talk about how weekends have changed.日本語 今回のエピソードでは、ちょっとした日常の出来事から「週末」という概念について考えます。週末は昔からあったのでしょうか？中国ではどのようにして週休二日制が生まれたのでしょうか？そして、なぜ今、多くの人が「本当の週末がない」と感じているのでしょうか。週末の変化について一緒に考えてみましょう。#周末#双休 #内卷 #周末 #中国社会 #中国生活 #Weekend#WorkLifeBalance#ChinaLife #996Send us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我分享了一次在美国看演唱会的经历，也聊了学习日语给我带来的改变。不仅让我认识了新的朋友，也让我和喜欢的偶像有了更多互动。语言有时候真的可以打开一个新的世界。In this episode, I share my experience attending a concert in the US and how learning Japanese changed that experience. It helped me make new friends and even interact more with my favorite idols. Language can truly open up a new world.このエピソードでは、アメリカでのコンサート体験と、日本語を学んだことでどのようにその体験が変わったかについて話します。新しい友達ができたり、好きなアイドルとの交流も増えたりしました。言語は本当に新しい世界を広げてくれます。#演唱会 #应援板 #追星体验 #学日语 #语言学习 #新体验 #ConcertExperience #KpopConcert #FanExperience #LearnJapanese #LanguageLearning #NewExperienceSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

The answer to the question of which Chinese language course you should choose is that it depends. But what does it depend on, and how do you make the right decision about which course to take?#learnchinese #course #class #learningLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Which Chinese language course should you take? https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-chinese-language-course-should-you-take/Take responsibility for your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learningUsing Chinese textbooks to improve reading ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-chinese-textbooks-to-improve-reading-abilityThe question you have to ask about your Chinese teacher or course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-question-you-have-to-ask-about-your-chinese-teacher-or-courseWhy not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-not-going-to-china-now-could-actually-be-good-for-your-chineseImmersion at home or why you don't have to go abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/immersion-at-home-or-why-you-dont-have-to-go-abroadCharacteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher: https://www.hackingchinese.com/characteristics-of-a-great-chinese-tutor-or-private-teacherMore information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.comMusic: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这期节目我聊了我准备去看TWICE演唱会的一些想法，也分享了一些美国演唱会场馆的常见规定，比如透明包、安检，还有我平时会带的一些东西，比如充电宝和折叠水瓶。另外我也简单聊了一下我对美国和亚洲演唱会氛围的一些观察。In this episode, I talk about my upcoming TWICE concert and share some common rules in U.S. venues, such as the clear bag policy and security checks. I also share a few things I usually bring, like a power bank and a collapsible water bottle, as well as some observations about differences between concert culture in the U.S. and in Asia.今回のエピソードでは、これから行く予定のTWICEのコンサートについて話しながら、アメリカの会場でよくあるルール（クリアバッグやセキュリティチェックなど）を紹介します。また、モバイルバッテリーや折りたたみボトルなど、私が持っていくものや、アメリカとアジアのコンサート文化の違いについても簡単に話しています。#美国演唱会 #演唱会 #透明包 #TWICE演唱会  #concertculture #clearbagpolicy #twiceconcert #usconcertSend us Fan MailSupport the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月20日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 今年将有众多重磅药物失去市场主导地位; 司美格鲁肽在印度的命运；跨国药企不再满足于单纯的中国授权； Almirall瞄准中国皮肤科资产；欧盟被敦促恢复生物制药竞争力。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-KZ6RVPJK6BAADJKFNBUNOTMB6M/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文简介：这期节目，我分享了我最近观看 The Peking Acrobats 演出的体验，并借此介绍中国杂技这一传统表演艺术。中国杂技有两千多年的历史，以人体技巧为核心，融合力量、平衡与控制。这期我也介绍了两个让我印象最深的节目：空中绸吊和高椅。通过这些表演，我们可以更好地理解中国杂技的魅力。English Description:In this episode, I talk about my recent experience watching The Peking Acrobats and introduce Chinese acrobatics as a traditional performing art. With a history of over 2,000 years, Chinese acrobatics focuses on strength, balance, and body control. I also share two acts that impressed me the most: aerial silk and chair balancing.日本語紹介：今回のエピソードでは、The Peking Acrobatsの公演を見た体験をもとに、中国の伝統芸能である雑技について紹介します。雑技は2000年以上の歴史があり、身体のコントロールやバランス、技術が特徴です。特に印象に残った「空中綢吊」と「高椅」の演目についても話しています。#中国杂技 #空中绸吊 #高椅 #中国文化 #传统艺术 #杂技表演#ChineseAcrobatics #AerialSilk #ChairBalancing #ChineseCulture #PerformingArts发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月13日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 罗氏的吉雷德斯特兰特（giredestrant）III期试验遭遇挫折；BioNTech创始人退出公司； 伊普森将撤回Tazverik；拜耳面临困境；以及UCB的Bimzelx再获利好。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-LMR3CRGKRFDWLHTOSBRDCRM7GE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文 这几年，在中国，“考公”越来越火。越来越多的人选择参加公务员考试，希望获得一份稳定、有保障的工作。为什么公务员考试变得越来越热门？“铁饭碗”这个说法又是什么意思？这一期《五分钟中文》，我们就来聊一聊这个话题。English In recent years, more and more people in China have been taking the civil service exam. Many hope to secure a stable job with reliable benefits. Why has the civil service exam become so popular? And what does the expression “iron rice bowl” mean? In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, we talk about this social trend and learn a useful Chinese expression.日本語 ここ数年、中国では公務員試験（いわゆる「考公」）を受ける人がますます増えています。多くの人が安定した仕事を求めているからです。なぜ公務員試験はこれほど人気なのでしょうか？また、「鉄飯碗」という言葉はどういう意味なのでしょうか？今回の「5分中国語」では、この話題についてお話しします。#考公 #公务员考试 #铁饭碗 #公务员 #就业 #经济#CivilServiceExam #IronRiceBowl #ChinaJobs #GovernmentJobs发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月6日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 中小型企业考虑在最惠国待遇下拓展欧洲市场；辉瑞CEO谈FDA疫苗审批决策；人工智能时代大型药企对CRDMOs有何期待；神经科学研究资金蓄势复苏；优时比与中国达成重大合作。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-N3WEPHD34BHGBGRM5BNJPTS2NY/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介这一期我们聊一聊“夏令时”（Daylight Saving Time）。为什么有些国家每年要把时间往前调一个小时？这样做真的能节约能源吗？为什么现在很多人开始反对夏令时？中国以前也曾经实行过夏令时，后来为什么取消了？这一期我们一起简单聊聊夏令时背后的原因和影响。In this episode, we talk about Daylight Saving Time. Why do some countries move the clock forward by one hour every year? Does it really save energy? Why are more people questioning it today? China also experimented with daylight saving time in the past. Why was it eventually canceled? In this episode, we explore the reasons and impacts behind Daylight Saving Time.今回のエピソードでは「サマータイム（Daylight Saving Time）」について話します。なぜ一部の国では毎年時計を1時間進めるのでしょうか。本当にエネルギーの節約になるのでしょうか。そして、なぜ現在ではサマータイムに反対する人も増えているのでしょうか。中国でもかつてサマータイムが実施されたことがありますが、なぜ廃止されたのでしょうか。今回はサマータイムの背景と影響について簡単に紹介します。#夏令时 #DaylightSavingTime #时间制度 #时区 #北京时间 #时差 #节能 #全球时间 #时间文化发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年3月2日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: Zealand首席执行官呼吁终结减肥竞赛；默沙东谈人工智能辅助研发管线；布鲁斯·莱文的CAR-T疗法故事；生物制药并购活动回暖；2025年美国IPO市场艰难。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-LTCVEH6JLFGRXBOQCFW6V72NVI/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介今年暑假，我原本计划一放假就飞去北海道，但后来决定把行程往后推一个月。我分享了为什么6月底去更适合登旭岳、看富良野花田，也谈到了一个新的计划——和爸妈一起去中亚旅行。气候、时间和旅行体验之间的关系，其实会影响整个行程的节奏和感受。In this episode, I share my updated summer travel plans. I explain why I postponed my Hokkaido trip to late June for better hiking and flower season conditions, and I talk about a new plan to travel to Central Asia with my parents. Timing and climate can shape the entire travel experience.今回は夏の旅行計画についてお話しします。北海道旅行を6月末に変更した理由や、両親と中央アジアへ行く新しい計画について共有します。気候やタイミングが旅の体験に与える影響についても考えます。#日本旅游 #JapanTravel #北海道 #Hokkaido #札幌 #Sapporo #大雪山 #Daisetsuzan #中亚旅游 #CentralAsiaTravel #旅行计划 #TravelPlanning #暑假 #SummerVacation发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you're welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I'm truly grateful to have you as a listener. It's an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年2月20日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: 哈德森在赛诺菲的遗产；特朗普推动美国制药投资背后的现实；拜耳的精准医疗战略与增长；今年值得关注的临床试验；以及Scrip关于人工智能与运营卓越的专题访谈。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-GO7ZGTBFEJDA5OUKAXHCTBVBDU/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

Description:  Bill & Michael Wurth (Succession Capital's Regional Vice President) discuss "Carrier Endorsed" Premium Finance opportunities in today's evolving landscape. Whether it's marketing to business owners, high net worth individuals, charitable solutions, policy reviews, creative estate planning or tax savings strategies, many opportunities may exist. Modern premium financing for life insurance began in 1996 when CEO Julian Movsesian was challenged by a High-Net-Worth Client to come up with a method for using leverage to enhance the purchase of life insurance. This challenge led to the creation of the "Capital Maximization Strategy℠ (CMS), which provided Clients with a better way to buy life insurance. Each client requires a unique plan reflecting their capital, income, business, tax, estate, and charitable objectives. In collaboration with Advisory Teams, SCA tailors custom plans to achieve each client's goals. Levinson & Associates has teamed up with SCA to help our agents help their clientele with these creative financial solutions, as discussed in episode 65. Michael's Bio: Michael Wurth joined Succession Capital in January 2021. Hired before the official Vice President program was put in place, Michael spent his first 2 years at SCA supporting Michael Rothman and managing all cases in underwriting. His territory includes San Diego, Inland Empire, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Alaska, and Hawaii. Prior to joining SCA, Michael worked for Apple in their Beijing office, where he was the only non-native Chinese speaker on Apple's team of 250 employees. He was specifically responsible for analyzing the financials and setting targets for iPhone sales in the Greater China region, a $50 Billion dollar revenue generating group. After his time in China, he completed his MBA in Barcelona, Spain in 2019 before launching his own Search Fund after graduation. Aside from work, Michael is passionate about education and his faith. He and his wife started a Catholic Classical Education school in Southern California called The Camino School. Michael received his undergraduate degrees in International Business and Chinese Language and Culture from the University of Southern California and his MBA and Spanish degree from IESE in Barcelona. Michael and his wife met in Rome and have been married since 2019. They live in Aliso Viejo, CA with their three sons (Michael, Lucas, & George), their daughter (Lola), and Chocolate Lab, Kona. Check us out online: Agent Back Office Site: LevinsonAndAssociates.com Facebook: @levinsonandassociates X: @levinsonassoc Instagram: @levinsonandassociates Threads: @levinsonandassociates LinkedIn: @bilevinson  Podcast: levinson.libsyn.com YouTube Library: @thelevinson1

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年2月13日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻: Scrip问答—研发创新专题；拜耳“颠覆性”中风研究成果；阿斯利康精准肿瘤学战略；吉利德首席医学官谈研发管线；印度制药领袖论创新驱动。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-EP6IJB43CRG7XBFEWVVN7V3FXE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年2月6日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—默克寻求填补Keytruda空缺；诺华力争突破最长专利到期期； 诺和诺德预警销售额大幅下滑；辉瑞看好肥胖症治疗前景；礼来期待奥福格利普隆取得成功。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-JES32O67YRBSLC6UV2JFY5KPBQ/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月30日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—阿斯利康宣布重大中国投资计划；诺华高管警示早期临床试验竞争压力；中国生物科技企业借IPO筹资海外试验；默克公司谈成功交易；深度解析印欧自由贸易协定。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-T7BHL2UUN5DY3ENU5ZRTCY7YIE/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月23日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—强生肿瘤业务前景；葛兰素史克收购Rapt交易；2026年最受期待的新药上市；摩根大通乐观的财务展望；以及Scrip对竞争格局的深度解析。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-RQH7ZGCHCBHZXOVSG7V53XIV54/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

本期播客内容来自《Scrip》杂志，精选内容涵盖截至2026年1月16日当周的生物制药行业的商业动态。本期节目采用人工智能文本转语音及语音仿真技术制作。 本期要闻—摩根大通弥漫乐观情绪；Scrip探析2026年资本配置与并购趋势；安永指出中国并购增长值得关注；礼来收购Ventyx引发对NLRP3抑制剂的热议；诺和诺德基金会助力欧洲初创企业。 Story links: https://insights.citeline.com/scrip/podcasts/scrips-five-must-know-things/quick-listen-scrips-five-must-know-things-XE634WMH7FHA3AHR4MPJ65VOQM/ Playlist: on.soundcloud.com/gnr7PaOwflNKiAO7QX

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