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The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're talking about some of the most important traditions of this beloved Chinese festival – from enjoying the full moon to sharing delicious mooncakes. Learn some useful Chinese along the way and celebrate with us! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve. (01:23) The full moon, family reunion & mooncakes (05:36) How mooncakes are made: classic fillings & new flavors (13:39) Traditional or modern? The great mooncake debate: sweet vs. savory, the most controversial filling, regional eating habits, and reinventing traditional foods.

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!❤️ ☕

Love is universal — but the way we express it can be very different. With Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi Festival, just around the corner, this episode of Takeaway Chinese takes you into the language and culture of love in China. Tune in now! (07:00) Learn Chinese expressions related to love. (14:30) Why would you want to avoid "scatter dog food"? What does it actually mean?

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!❤️ ☕

Pickleball, paddle boarding, frisbee, rock climbing... China's sports scene is evolving fast! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're exploring the exciting world of trendy and emerging sports in China. Along the way, you'll learn practical Chinese words and expressions related to fitness, competition, and staying active! (00:35) Essential sports vocabulary. (13:46) Exploring China's popular water sports.

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!❤️ ☕

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!❤️ ☕

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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!❤️ ☕

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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!❤️ ☕

Chinese chess, or 象棋 (xiàngqí), is more than a classic strategy game. It's a fun, practical way into Chinese language and culture.#learnchinese #xiangqi #chinesechessLink to article: Learn Chinese by playing Chinese chess (象棋, xiàngqí): https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-by-playing-chinese-chess-xiangqi/Learn Chinese by playing Mahjong 麻將 (májiàng): https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-by-playing-mahjong-%e9%ba%bb%e5%b0%87-majiang/Pieces and how they move (in Chinese): https://www.zh.xiangqi.com/pieces-and-moves10 ways of using games to learn and teach Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-ways-using-games-learn-teach-chineseMore 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!❤️ ☕

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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!❤️ ☕

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!❤️ ☕

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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!❤️ ☕

Is learning a language still worth it when AI can translate in real-time? In this UN Chinese Language Day special of Takeaway Chinese, we asked Chinese language learners across the globe: Do you use AI to learn Chinese? Will you keep learning Chinese as AI advances? What we found might surprise you! Tune in now. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve.  (05:20) How are Chinese language learners across the globe using AI right now to help them learn the language?  (09:30) What do Chinese language learners hope AI will be able to do for them in the future?

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!❤️ ☕

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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!❤️ ☕

Chinese/Vietnamese Content Creator/Rapper Johnny Hau joins the show and talk about his approach to content creation, chinese rituals/superstitions in LNY and his foodie journey. They also talk about Pokemon if they were Filipino (comments edition) and sing about Pho, Filipino parties and Tuli!

Spring is in the air, and so are the blossoms! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we invite you to slow down and step into the timeless tradition of flower appreciation. Admiring flowers isn't just about beauty; it's a way of feeling the season and connecting with nature! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (05:21) Learn useful Chinese expressions about flowers. (15:06) Flowers are made into delicious food too!

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!❤️ ☕

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!❤️ ☕

"Are you still translating every Chinese sentence into English in your head? You're doing it the hard way!"In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, we're joined by Teacher Lin, a master of the "No-English" immersion method. She's taught students from the mountains of Thailand to the heart of Belgium, proving that the fastest way to fluency isn't through a dictionary—it's through pure immersion.

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!❤️ ☕

Should you learn Chinese by reading children's books? It's a common recommendation, but is it actually a good idea?In this episode, Jared and John unpack why kids' books aren't as “simple” as they seem. These books are written for native-speaking children who already have years of spoken fluency. They're often read aloud by parents and packed with specialized vocabulary, proper nouns, literary language, and characters that learners rarely need early on. What looks beginner-friendly can quickly become frustrating and inefficient.So why do people keep suggesting it? Usually because it worked for them—as native speakers. But second language acquisition research shows that learners benefit most from high-frequency vocabulary and carefully controlled input.That's where graded readers come in. Designed specifically for language learners, they limit vocabulary and characters while still telling engaging stories. The goal isn't to learn Chinese like a child, it's to build a strong foundation so you can eventually read whatever you want.If you've ever struggled through a “simple” children's book, this episode explains why, and what to read instead.Links from the episode:7 Mistakes about Extensive Reading (w/analysis of《好饿的毛毛虫》) | Mandarin CompanionMandarin Companion Graded Readers

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!❤️ ☕

Are you tired of learning Chinese characters and words only to forget them a day, a week or a month later? What if there were a simple method that would allow you to remember almost everything you learn, and that didn't take too much time and energy to use? There is: spaced repetition!#learnchinese #srs #vocabulary #flashcards #memoryLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Spaced repetition: What it is and how to use it to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/an-introduction-to-spaced-repetition-software/Cramming vs. spaced repetition: When to use which method to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/cramming-vs-spaced-repetition-when-to-use-which-method-to-learn-chinese/The Leitner System: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/study-revision/leitner-systemSpaced repetition is not limited to flashcards: https://www.hackingchinese.com/spaced-repetition-not-limited-flashcards/Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/Anki, the best of spaced repetition software: https://www.hackingchinese.com/anki-a-friendly-intelligent-spaced-learning-system/Pleco: https://www.pleco.com/Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden… or burn it down and start afresh: https://www.hackingchinese.com/cultivate-your-chinese-flashcard-garden-or-burn-it-down-and-start-afresh/Measuring your language learning is a double-edged sword: https://www.hackingchinese.com/measurable-progress-is-a-double-edged-sword/More 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｜エピソード紹介在冬奥会闭幕之际，这一期聊一聊“唯金牌论”这种心态。在奥运这样的国际赛事中，成绩往往被放在非常重要的位置。这种结果导向的思维，与中国长期以来的体育体制以及社会期待之间存在一定的关联。同时，年轻一代运动员的心态也正在发生变化。金牌、压力与成功之间的关系，或许值得我们重新思考。In this episode, recorded at the close of the Winter Olympics, I reflect on what is often described as a “gold medal mentality.” In international competitions, medals are frequently treated as the primary measure of success. This results-oriented mindset is closely linked to China's long-standing sports system and broader social expectations. At the same time, younger athletes may be approaching success in new ways. It might be worth reconsidering how we define success under pressure.冬季オリンピックの閉幕に合わせて、今回は「唯金牌論」という考え方について考えてみます。国際大会ではメダルが成功の基準として強く意識されることがあります。その背景には、中国の体育体制や社会的な期待との関係もあります。一方で、若い世代のアスリートの考え方にも変化が見られます。成功の意味について改めて考えてみる回です。#冬奥会 #奥运会 #冰雪运动 #滑雪 #金牌 #体育 #运动员 #成功 #压力 #冬季运动 #Olympics #WinterSports #Skiing #GoldMedal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!❤️ ☕

节目简介｜Episode Description｜エピソード紹介中文今年的春节，我去参加了本地华人社区举办的春节晚会。这一期节目，我和大家聊聊在美国参加春节晚会的感受，也对比了一下中国电视上的春晚和海外春晚的不同。English This Chinese New Year, I attended a local Spring Festival gala organized by the Chinese community in the U.S. In this episode, I talk about my experience and compare it with the Spring Festival Gala broadcast on Chinese television.日本語今年の春節に、アメリカの華人コミュニティが主催する春節晩会に参加しました。今回のエピソードでは、その体験についてお話しし、中国のテレビで放送される春節聯歓晩会との違いについても少し触れています。#春节联欢晚会 #春晚 #海外春节 #海外华人 #传统文化 #相声 #小品 #语言类节目 #SpringFestival #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #OverseasChinese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!❤️ ☕

Do you really love yourself? It sounds like a simple question, but for most adults, the answer is a messy "I'm trying."In today's episode of Da Shu Chinese, we are joined by our favorite guest, Katrina, to dive deep into the layers of self-love. We realized that everyone has a completely different definition of what "loving yourself" looks like.Learn Chinese with fun stories, articles, and videos at https://dashumandarin.com/

In this episode, Jared sits down with Renata Mirkova, a Chinese language educator from the Czech Republic whose journey into Mandarin began not with a grand plan, but almost by accident. What started as a university entrance decision led her to master Chinese, live in China, and now teach both Czech and Chinese across cultural boundaries.Renata shares the unique challenges of learning Chinese in a non-English-speaking environment, including outdated textbooks from the 60s, Czech-Sinology programs steeped in history, and a lack of direct Chinese-to-Czech resources. But through her perseverance and multiple immersive experiences in China, Renata carved out her own path to fluency.From surviving the linguistic chaos of Sichuan dialects to interpreting for Czech officials on business trips in China, she offers candid reflections on what works for her, what didn't, and how learning Chinese changed her life. She also gives insight into her current work creating Chinese learning materials specifically for Czech speakers and what it's like teaching Czech to Chinese speakers in return.Links from the episode:Learn Chinese with Renata Mirkova | WebsiteMandarin Companion Graded Readers

After 300 days of secretly studying Chinese, one guy surprises his partner with phrases like “the cheesecake is grieving” and “the purple elephant eats passion for breakfast.” It's a bit humorous, but it also highlights a bigger issue: extreme learning methods that feel productive but fall flat in practice.In this episode, Jared and John dive into seven common extremes they've seen (and lived) in the world of learning Chinese. From bingeing flashcards or grammar rules to over-relying on Duolingo or doing nothing but watch TV in Mandarin, these extremes can slow your progress, or worse, burn you out completely.Drawing on personal experience, stories from past podcast guests, and insights from language learning experts like Paul Nation, the hosts break down what works, what backfires, and how to build a more balanced and effective approach to learning Chinese.If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your methods, this episode will help you get back on track.Links from the episode:“Burnout, Breakthrough, and Fluency: Chaniece's Story” | YCLC Podcast“Vocab Apps and Learner Engagement” – Jonathan Covey Interview | YCLC Podcast“Steven Kaufmann “The Linguist” Interview” | YCLC PodcastHack Chinese | Modern flashcardsMandarin Companion Graded Readers

Ever wonder how the place you study Chinese can shape your accent, comprehension, and even identity as a learner?In this episode, Jared and John dive into the importance of where you learn Mandarin in China and how different regions can affect your speaking and listening skills. From Beijing's “pirate R's” to the relaxed tones of Taipei and the “happy medium” of Shanghai, they explore the linguistic quirks of China's top Mandarin learning destinations.You'll hear:The differences between Chinese accents in Beijing, Shanghai, and TaipeiWhy Shanghai might be the perfect balance for learnersHow non-standard Mandarin can actually improve your listening skillsWhat it's like to learn Chinese in tier 2 or tier 3 cities (or tier 88) and why it might supercharge your progressStories from past podcast guests, including John D'Andrea's experience being laughed at for his Lanzhou accentHow regional accents and fangyan (local dialects) impact Mandarin learningA mildly controversial debate on cilantro in beef noodlesIf you've ever thought about studying in China or are curious about regional language variation, this episode is a must-listen. Links from the episode:John D'Andrea's story | YCLC Podcast #10Do you have a story to share? Reach out to us