MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners.
#143 Stereotypes in China 中国各地的刻板印象
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25/11/2023 • 8 minutes 23 seconds
#142 When people don’t shop in shopping festival… 当人们购物节不再购物
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12/11/2023 • 7 minutes 30 seconds
#141 We have enough Prepackaged Meals! 预制菜吃够了！
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05/11/2023 • 7 minutes 22 seconds
#140 Will Chinese give up their privacy online? 中国网民准备好实名制了吗
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29/10/2023 • 8 minutes 8 seconds
#139 Young Chinese Go Crazy 当代年轻人发疯实录
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22/10/2023 • 7 minutes 40 seconds
#138 Stop those ‘dog blood’ TV shows 狗血剧真的够了！
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15/10/2023 • 7 minutes 26 seconds
#137 Authentic ways of using ‘swipe’谈谈“刷”
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09/10/2023 • 5 minutes 16 seconds
#136 Every word you want to know to gossip about a bad relationship
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01/10/2023 • 9 minutes 32 seconds
#136‘Have you worked hard enough?’ Chinese celebrity stirred public anger
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17/09/2023 • 6 minutes 38 seconds
#135 ‘Face’ is so important in Chinese! 脸面大过天
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10/09/2023 • 6 minutes 35 seconds
#133 This is what they actually mean! Hidden meaning in Chinese conversation 中文里的潜台词
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03/09/2023 • 8 minutes 6 seconds
#132 A Single dog 一只单身狗
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27/08/2023 • 7 minutes 34 seconds
#131 Chasing-Celebrity Tribe in China 追星族在中国
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20/08/2023 • 7 minutes 20 seconds
#130 Magical City Chongqing 魔幻重庆
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13/08/2023 • 7 minutes 11 seconds
#129 Chinese Medicine VS Western Medicine 中医VS 西医
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06/08/2023 • 6 minutes 29 seconds
#128 Bye for now England, and Hello Thailand! 再见英国，你好泰国！
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30/07/2023 • 7 minutes 57 seconds
#127 Famous Chinese singer passed away due to smiling depression 微笑抑郁症
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16/07/2023 • 6 minutes 10 seconds
#126 ‘Full-time’ children 全职儿女
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09/07/2023 • 7 minutes 59 seconds
#125 Stay Humble and speak like a real Chinese 保持谦虚
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02/07/2023 • 6 minutes 42 seconds
#124 How do Chinese parents express their love to children? 中国父母怎么表达爱？
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24/06/2023 • 6 minutes 8 seconds
#123 Do Beijing and Shanghai look down on each other? 北京和上海互相看不起吗？
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19/06/2023 • 7 minutes 50 seconds
#122 Make small talk like the Chinese 像中国人一样寒暄
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11/06/2023 • 7 minutes 14 seconds
#121 He travels around China just with a bike 只用一辆自行车，他环游中国
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04/06/2023 • 8 minutes 45 seconds
#120 Top saving tips shared by Chinese people 中国网友的存钱妙招
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28/05/2023 • 6 minutes 35 seconds
#119 An aging society has come-How would China deal with it? 中国准备好老龄化社会了吗？
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21/05/2023 • 10 minutes 25 seconds
#118 ‘People think being gay can be cured’ - LGBTQ+ in China
There are surely LGBTQ+ groups in China. What are their lives like in China? MaoMi Chinese invited some LGBTQ+friends to share their experience and answers questions you are interested in. Today we have Archie. He was born and spent most of his life in China, but has already moved to UK, partly because of his sexual orientation.Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en
13/05/2023 • 23 minutes 5 seconds
#117 Chinese young people obsessed with ‘Revenge Travel’ 年轻人爱上“特种兵式旅游”？
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08/05/2023 • 7 minutes 40 seconds
#116 Do you prefer physical work or mental work? 你更喜欢体力活还是脑力活？
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30/04/2023 • 7 minutes 2 seconds
#115 An American singer who sings Chinese opera songs唱中文歌的美国女歌手
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23/04/2023 • 8 minutes 40 seconds
#114 The first transgender celebrity in China 中国第一位跨性别名人
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16/04/2023 • 7 minutes 47 seconds
#113 5 Tastes of Life 五味人生
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10/04/2023 • 10 minutes 30 seconds
#112 Leslie Cheung, a name saddens every Chinese 张国荣，一个让人思念的名字
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04/04/2023 • 11 minutes 17 seconds
#111 Get on the mysterious Orient Express in China! 来 坐 中国 的 东方 快车 吧 ！
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27/03/2023 • 6 minutes 22 seconds
#110 How to give a Chinese name 怎么起中国名？
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19/03/2023 • 11 minutes 19 seconds
#109 How can this town attract so many young people after they resigned? 为什么这个小城吸引了这么多辞职的年轻人？
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06/03/2023 • 7 minutes 6 seconds
#108 Why more and more people hate authority? 为什么越来越多人讨厌专家？
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27/02/2023 • 7 minutes 1 second
#107 I had a chat with ChatGPT in Chinese 我和ChatGPT用中文聊了一会儿天
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21/02/2023 • 8 minutes 30 seconds
#106 Farewell, our beloved Turkish friend 永别了，唐大哥
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14/02/2023 • 7 minutes 29 seconds
#105 Lost 106 days and found dead when he was only 15
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06/02/2023 • 7 minutes 42 seconds
#104 Why millions of young people compete for a public sector job
你想当公务员吗？Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
29/01/2023 • 5 minutes 59 seconds
#103 Migration of 1.4 billion resumed 14亿人的春运重启
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Some young people say that they don't need romance anymore because they have 'Love Replacement'. What is the magical 'Love Replacement'? Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
14/01/2023 • 9 minutes 4 seconds
#101 What can you do in at night in China? 中国的夜生活是怎么样的？
China is going to open its boarder from January. What can you do at night if you visit China? Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
07/01/2023 • 7 minutes 51 seconds
#100 Q&A: Everything you want to know
Here comes the 100th episode! Thanks everyone for your company and support in the past 2 years. Have an amazing 2023!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
01/01/2023 • 25 minutes 2 seconds
#99 Will China open in 2023? 快到2023了，中国会开放吗？
The 100th episode is coming soon! I will make it a Q&A and any questions are welcome and will be answered. Let me know you questions by leaving a comment on MaoMi Chinese, simply clicking 'Contact us' on the website or sending me a message on MaoMi Chinese Instagram. Have your voice in the very special 100th episode!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
26/12/2022 • 7 minutes 58 seconds
#98 These foods are stinky, but delicious! 中国有哪些臭但是好吃的食物？
the 100th episode is coming soon! I will make it a Q&A and any questions are welcome and will be answered. Let me know you questions by leaving a comment on MaoMi Chinese, simply clicking 'Contact us' on the website or sending me a message on MaoMi Chinese Instagram. Have your voice in the very special 100th episode!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
18/12/2022 • 8 minutes 20 seconds
#97 Dr Li Wenliang, a whistleblower of covid-19 becomes a wailing wall 从吹哨人到哭墙的李文亮医生
the 100th episode is coming soon! I will make it a Q&A and any questions are welcome and will be answered. Let me know you questions by leaving a comment on MaoMi Chinese, simply clicking 'Contact us' on the website or sending me a message on MaoMi Chinese Instagram. Have your voice in the very special 100th episode!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
11/12/2022 • 13 minutes
#96 ‘water’ is worthless? Unlock a wide use of 水
Do you know that 水 has so much more meanings? Check it out in today's episode!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
04/12/2022 • 6 minutes 41 seconds
#95 Chinese way of teasing children traumatized generations 中国式逗娃的阴影
What are Chinese most horrible childhood trauma? Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
26/11/2022 • 7 minutes 40 seconds
#94 When social phobia becomes ‘popular’ in China… 当越来越多中国人开始社恐
Why more and more Chinese people claim that they have social phobia?Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
20/11/2022 • 6 minutes 57 seconds
#93 How do Chinese see their Leader?
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12/11/2022 • 23 minutes 7 seconds
#92 Do you have a ‘love brain’? 你有一颗“恋爱脑”吗？
Some young people are criticising '恋爱脑', which literally means 'love brain'. Is it because they don't believe in and look forward to a relationship anymore? Find out more in today's podcast!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
30/10/2022 • 6 minutes 4 seconds
#91 How much to pay to get a house in the cheapest city? 在中国最便宜的城市买房要多少钱？
Thinking about buying a property in China? How much would the cheapest house be? Check it out in today's podcast!Transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
23/10/2022 • 7 minutes 17 seconds
#90 What Chinese reality shows to watch to boost my Chinese level? 看什么真人秀节目可以提高中文水平？
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09/10/2022 • 6 minutes 24 seconds
#89 What is like to work in a funeral parlor in China? 在中国的殡仪馆上班是怎么样的体验？
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02/10/2022 • 7 minutes 38 seconds
#88 吃播被送进监狱，她究竟吃了什么？ Being sent to prison because of online eating show, what has she done?
An Internet influencer was arrested because of the food video she made? Find out more in today's podcast!Interested in having a private lesson or looking for some resources? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
24/09/2022 • 6 minutes 22 seconds
#87 What is Chinese horror like? 什么是中式恐怖？
Are you a fan of horror films? Are you consider watching some Chinese horror films? What can we learn about Chinese culture from horror films? Check it out in this episode!Interested in having a private lesson or looking for some resources? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
10/09/2022 • 7 minutes 39 seconds
#86 A village on the cliff 中国的悬崖村
Would you like to in village on a cliff? There is one in Sichuan, China! What are people's lives are like there? Check it out in this episode!Interested in having a private lesson or looking for some resources? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
03/09/2022 • 8 minutes 56 seconds
#85 Working and living in China as an English teacher
Thinking about working or living in China one day? Don't miss this episode where a former English teacher also a Chinese learner shares his experience in China!Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
27/08/2022 • 34 minutes 38 seconds
#84 Can a video fix Chinese’s mental internal friction? 一个视频能治好中国人的精神内耗吗？
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20/08/2022 • 8 minutes 36 seconds
#83 Table Talk-How do Chinese rate foreign food?
In #67 I and my friends Archie and Yanyan had a casual debate about Chinese food. Today we are going to rate the best foreign food and maybe...roast some of them...Don't miss out this episode and check out many useful expressions!Free transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
13/08/2022 • 24 minutes 53 seconds
#82 Haunting Chinese Ghost Festival 神秘的中元节
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06/08/2022 • 7 minutes 17 seconds
#81 To eat melon=to gossip? Expressions with ‘melon’说一说“瓜”
"瓜 guā" doesn't just mean 'melon'! What else can it be? Check it on today's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
30/07/2022 • 7 minutes 8 seconds
#80 The wide use of ‘naked’ in Chinese 说说“裸”字
‘裸luǒ’ means 'naked' but also so much more than 'naked'! Check today's podcast and unlock some authetic expressions about '裸luǒ'.Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
23/07/2022 • 6 minutes 24 seconds
#79 Do you want to live in seclusion in China? 你想要隐居在中国的山林吗?
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17/07/2022 • 8 minutes 4 seconds
#78 A young American video blogger building a bridge between America and China 一个美国小伙建造中美的桥梁
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10/07/2022 • 7 minutes 28 seconds
#77 Where do super-rich Chinese people live? 中国的超级富豪住在哪儿？
Interested in knowing a bit more about Chinese estate market? Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
03/07/2022 • 6 minutes 23 seconds
#76 Do Chinese people still read? 中国人还看书吗？
Do you still read today? Check out some authentic expression about reading in today's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
26/06/2022 • 5 minutes 47 seconds
#75 If I could go to only 1 place in ChinaI would choose… 如果只能去一个地方，我会去……
My personal favourite place in China! How about yours?Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
19/06/2022 • 8 minutes 44 seconds
#74 A ‘fate-deciding’ exam in China 决定命运的考试
A Fate-deciding event (or might be a nightmare) for every Chinese student...Check out more useful vocabs and expressions about exams!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
12/06/2022 • 8 minutes 31 seconds
#73 Chinese superstition 中国人的迷信
Don't give out a clock as a present? Don't buy any properties with number 4? How many Chinese superstition do you know? Check it out in today's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
04/06/2022 • 7 minutes 24 seconds
#72 Women abduction got Chinese people furious令人愤怒的女性拐卖
A case that got every Chinese furious...Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
29/05/2022 • 7 minutes 22 seconds
#71 How do young Chinese people look for their partners? 中国当代年轻人是怎么找对象的？
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22/05/2022 • 7 minutes 1 second
#70 A mysterious Chinese convention-drink hot water 神秘的中国习俗：喝热水
Why do Chinese people so obsessed with driking hot water?! Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
14/05/2022 • 5 minutes 53 seconds
#69 A policy that every one hates in China… 一个 人人都讨厌 的 政策
A national holiday policy that every one groans at... Check it out on today's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
07/05/2022 • 9 minutes 26 seconds
#68 49-year-old fitness coach brings national workout heat on Tiktok 他49岁，以一己之力带动全国健身
A craze of working out is trending on Chinese social medias. The man who led this is actually 49 years old. What did he do? Check out on this week's podcast!Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
30/04/2022 • 7 minutes 39 seconds
#67 Table Talk: Where to find the BEST Chinese food?
Weeks ago I and my friends Archie and Yanyan had a casual debate about Chinese food. We are from totally different part of China so it was super interesting to talk about what our food are like! You might also hear us roasting on each other! Want to know more about Chinese foodie culture and learn how to roast on people in an authentic way? Don’t miss this episode! Free transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/5xcADABm08UY6D6IU6yxv
23/04/2022 • 29 minutes 15 seconds
#66 An 81 year-old man and his old-animals zoo 81岁老人和他的动物园
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16/04/2022 • 7 minutes 58 seconds
#65 They built the city but can’t afford to have a home in the city 他们建造了城市，却不能在城市有家
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09/04/2022 • 7 minutes 38 seconds
#64 The mystery of‘urban village’ in China 中国城中村之谜
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02/04/2022 • 7 minutes 44 seconds
#63 A flight that would never arrive 永不抵达的飞机
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28/03/2022 • 6 minutes 41 seconds
#62 Young Chinese people ‘lying flat’ to escape the ‘rat race’ 中国年轻人躺平逃内卷
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21/03/2022 • 6 minutes 34 seconds
#61 What if I want to give up learning a language…? 如果我想放弃了……
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13/03/2022 • 8 minutes 21 seconds
#60 What kinds of movies and TV series can improve my Chinese? 看什么电视电影可以提高中文？
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05/03/2022 • 8 minutes 6 seconds
#59 Immerse myself into Chinese! Interview with Chinese learner Matt
你好Chinese Learners！Free transcript is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
28/02/2022 • 29 minutes 38 seconds
#58 He is probably the most loved Japanese athlete by Chinese 他可能是最受中国人欢迎的日本运动员
你好Chinese Learners！Free transcript and translation is available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com
22/02/2022 • 6 minutes 56 seconds
#57 谷爱凌，从热爱到顶峰 Eileen Gu, an 18-year old top influencer
你好Chinese Learners！An exciting news to annouce: MaoMi Chinese is now open for private lessons! Check it out on https://maomichinese.com
12/02/2022 • 7 minutes 28 seconds
#56 He was only 15, but was killed by words 网络暴力杀死了15岁少年
Words, can kill. A sorrowful news about a 15 year-old Chinese boy killed by cyberbullying. Transcript and translation can be seen on https://maomichinese.com
05/02/2022 • 6 minutes 18 seconds
#55 在中国，摆地摊能赚多少钱？ How much money you can make from selling street food?
你好 Chinese learners! In China, you can see street food and food stalls everywhere! So how much money people can make from it? What are their lives like? Check it out in today's podcast! Transcript and translation can be seen on https://maomichinese.com
29/01/2022 • 8 minutes 3 seconds
#54 当单身不再可耻…… Being single is not a shame anymore
你好 Chinese learners! Long time ago in China, if someone is single he/she will be seen as a shame. What do Chinese people think about it now? Check it out in today's podcast! Transcript and translation can be seen on https://maomichinese.com
22/01/2022 • 9 minutes 56 seconds
#53 Fake Chinese teachers on Tiktok you need to STOP! 抖音上的假中文老师该灭绝了！
你好 Chinese learners! I've heard that there are some 'crazy' Chinese teachers posting teaching videos on Tik Tok... What do I think about it? Check it out on today's podcast!
15/01/2022 • 6 minutes 19 seconds
#52 Chinese live webcast host got fined 1.34 billion yuan… 中国带货主播被罚13.4亿元
你好 Chinese learners! A well-known live webcast host in China, was fined 1.34 billion yuan because of tax evasion. How can live webcasting make so much money in China? Check it out on today's episode!
08/01/2022 • 7 minutes 6 seconds
#51 What’s your 2022 Resolution? 2022年，你有什么新年目标？
你好 Chinese learners! 新年快乐！Let's talk about New Year's Resolution today. Do you sometiems feel difficult to improve your speaking skills? Struggle to find someone to practise speaking Chinese with? Got language partners but maybe they' re not professional enough? Try Group Speaking lesson on Speak More! Have your fun and relaxed group speaking lesson with no more than £6 ( $8 ). Check it out on https://speakmorelanguages.com
01/01/2022 • 7 minutes 33 seconds
#50 Hundreds years of Christmas history in China 百年前，中国就有了圣诞节
你好 Chinese learners! 圣诞快乐！新年快乐！Do you sometiems feel difficult to improve your speaking skills? Struggle to find someone to practise speaking Chinese with? Got language partners but maybe they' re not professional enough? Try Group Speaking lesson on Speak More! Have your fun and relaxed group speaking lesson with no more than £6 ( $8 ). Check it out on https://speakmorelanguages.com !
25/12/2021 • 7 minutes 19 seconds
#49 What is it like to order takeaway in China? 在中国点外卖是怎样的体验？
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
18/12/2021 • 8 minutes 17 seconds
#48 Is it possible to travel around China by Camper Van? 开房车环游中国，可能吗？
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
11/12/2021 • 7 minutes 33 seconds
#47 EVERY JOB you want to know in China-School teachers
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! A new project released-EVERY JOB you want to know in China, which will be posted occasionally. The first episode of the series is about school teachers' lives in China.What is the next job you want to know more about? Leave your ideas on maomichinese.com!Your ideas will decide who I will interview with next time!From 1:14Q1你在哪儿工作？Where do you work?From 2:23Q2 你每天工作多久？Howlong do you work every day? From 5:41 Q3 你的工作量有多少？How much workload do you have? From 9:16Q4 你觉得你的工资怎么样？What do you think about your salary? From 12:45 Q5 What are the most valuable moments in your work? 工作中最有意义的时刻是什么？Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript on our website: https://maomichinese.com
04/12/2021 • 17 minutes 16 seconds
#46 Do Chinese actually like drinking alcohol? 中国人到底爱不爱喝酒？
Hmmm do Chinese people really like drinking alcohol?nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
27/11/2021 • 8 minutes 21 seconds
#45 Anita Mui Yim Fong, a legend of Chinese music 一代传奇梅艳芳
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
13/11/2021 • 10 minutes 4 seconds
#44 How to confess your love and reject people in Chinese 怎样用中文表白还有拒绝表白？
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
06/11/2021 • 8 minutes 48 seconds
#43 Why are Chinese people so obsessed with having a nap 中国人为什么这么爱午睡？
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
30/10/2021 • 6 minutes 48 seconds
#42 No money, no marriage? How much does it cost to get married in China? 没钱就不能结婚？
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
23/10/2021 • 7 minutes 20 seconds
#41 Do Chinese young people still like saving money? 中国年轻人还爱存钱吗？
There might be a stereotype that Chinese people are crazy about saving money... but is that still true?nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
16/10/2021 • 7 minutes 37 seconds
#40 What social medias do Chinese people use? 中国人用什么社交媒体？
Many people know that some social medias which are widely used in western countries are banned in China... what social medias do Chinese people actually use? Let's talk about social medias used by Chinese people today!nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
09/10/2021 • 7 minutes 9 seconds
#39 What do Chinese people do during National Holiday? 中国人国庆节做什么？
Sorry that my voice might sound a bit different, because I was having a cold when I recorded this episode. nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
02/10/2021 • 6 minutes 22 seconds
#38 Is it really difficult to buy a house in China? 在中国买房真的很难吗？
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
25/09/2021 • 6 minutes 23 seconds
#37 Emma Raducanu, a rising tennis star with diverse background 网球明星艾玛和她的多元背景
A short article for listening driling today!nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
18/09/2021 • 4 minutes 11 seconds
#36 I picked up my Chinese in my 30s-Interview with American Chinese Ping
Today's episode is an interview with American Chinese Ping, who picked up his Chinese totally in his 30s. How did he make it? What does he think is the main difference between Chinese and Western parenting? Ping also host an English learning podcast: 英文小宇宙. nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
11/09/2021 • 29 minutes 20 seconds
#35 Learn Chinese idioms with Hip-hop Man MC Jin 跟着嘻哈侠欧阳靖学成语
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
04/09/2021 • 9 minutes 49 seconds
#34 Full-time Dad is a great job! 全职奶爸也很伟大
nǐ hǎo Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
28/08/2021 • 12 minutes 45 seconds
#33 Athlete who can speak fluent Chinese 汉语很溜的运动员
Hello Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
21/08/2021 • 10 minutes 7 seconds
#32 Funny Chinese News of this month 本月傻瓜新闻
Hello Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
14/08/2021 • 8 minutes 52 seconds
#31 How I passed the SUPER HARD HSK 6?
Interview with successful Chinese learner Andrew, part 2! Andrew just finished his Master in China with full scholarship. How did he pass the super difficult HSK 6 test? How did he fit in the Chinese community during his study in China? Let's check it out! Ask Andrew if you have any related questions! (ins:vkusno)Hello Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
07/08/2021 • 24 minutes 1 second
#30 How did I do my Master’s in China with full scholarship? Interview with Andrew
Interview with successful Chinese learner Andrew! Andrew just finished his Master in China with full scholarship. How did he make this incredible achievement? Let's check it out! Ask Andrew if you have any related questions! (ins:vkusno)Hello Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
31/07/2021 • 27 minutes 49 seconds
#29 Go to prison, Kris Wu! 坐牢吧，吴亦凡
Hello Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
24/07/2021 • 8 minutes 16 seconds
#27 Jay Chou- The King of Chinese pop song 周杰伦-中国流行音乐之王
Hello Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
17/07/2021 • 8 minutes 58 seconds
#27 10 Shocking facts from a Chinese teacher living in the UK 生活 在 英国 的 十 个 震惊 事实
Helle Chinese learners! Did not get everything? You are very welcome to check the transcript and translation on our website: https://maomichinese.com
10/07/2021 • 7 minutes 11 seconds
#26 Teenage Dating in China is strictly banned?? 中国禁止早恋吗？？
If you would like to see transcript and translation of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
03/07/2021 • 5 minutes 57 seconds
#25 56-year-old lady left depressing marriage to drive around China 56岁阿姨离家环游中国
If you would like to see transcript and translation of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
26/06/2021 • 6 minutes 3 seconds
#24 Luckiest job in the world: panda keeper 最幸福的工作: 熊猫饲养员
If you would like to see transcript and translation of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
19/06/2021 • 7 minutes 15 seconds
#23 What do Chinese people think about 3-children policy? 中国人怎么看三孩生育政策？
We witnessed the history! China annouced the 3-children policy on 31st May 2021. What do Chinese people think about it? Can China stop aging society in the future? Check it out in this episode.If you would like to see transcript of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
12/06/2021 • 6 minutes 30 seconds
#22 He saved 1.4 billion people from hunger-他将14亿人从饥饿中拯救
If you would like to see transcript of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
05/06/2021 • 6 minutes 1 second
#21 ‘Cultural shock in China’ Interview with Ben (2)
Let's carrying on the stories in China that Ben told!This is an interview with Ben, who is a successful Chinese learner as well as a freelance translator! The interview is devided into 2 sections, and this the second half. The first half was published last Saturday. Make sure you subscribe MaoMi Chinese. More learners stories are coming! If you would like to see transcript of the interview, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
29/05/2021 • 18 minutes 41 seconds
#20 Interview with video game translator Ben 采访游戏翻译者Ben (1)
Special eposiode today! This is an interview with Ben, who is a successful Chinese learner as well as a freelance translator! The interview is devided into 2 sections, and the second half will be published next week. Make sure you subscribe MaoMi Chinese and let's listen to Ben's story when he's learning Chinese! If you would like to see transcript of the interview, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
22/05/2021 • 21 minutes 14 seconds
#19 Why do fewer Chinese people want babies? 为什么越来越少中国人想要小孩了？
Recently China released the report of its 7th national census. Not surprisingly, there are less and less new-born babies. Why many Chinese young people don't want to have a baby anymore? Check it out in today's episode!If you would like to see transcript of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
15/05/2021 • 7 minutes 10 seconds
#18 Teenagers damaging school chairs with masks 青少年用口罩破坏学校椅子
A new Tiktok craze is now driving every teacher mad in England. Some silly children are damaging the plastic chairs in school with their masks' string!! Teacher Momo was very angry about it and made a podcast to roast on it. You can easily tell that my tone was not as happy as before!If you would like to see transcript of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
08/05/2021 • 8 minutes 6 seconds
#17 A Russian young man goes viral on a Chinese reality TV show 利路修终于下班了！
In this episode I will talk in my normal speed. You can also slow down the speed on the player embeded in our website. If you would like to see transcript of the podcasr, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
01/05/2021 • 8 minutes 12 seconds
#16 Can we not overload our children? 不鸡娃，可以吗？
Today we will discuss about an idiom-鸡娃. It's not chicken baby! Find out what it means in the podcast, and you will also get some useful vocabulary about schooling and parenting.If you would like to see transcript of the podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
24/04/2021 • 9 minutes 12 seconds
#15 Learning a language is a lifelong process-Interview with Teacher Martha 学语言是一辈子的事
Special episode today!This is an interview with Teacher Martha, who is English but also a Chinese learner as well as a Chinese teacher. She is sharing with us her learning tips and stories in China. I personally feel really touched by the ups and downs she shared when she's learning Chinese, and I hope this can motivate you as well! So please make sure you listen to it till the end. If you would like to see transcript of the interview, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.comPlaces I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning writer shares travel memories, tips w/ savvy travelers. Smart, lively, fun!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
17/04/2021 • 38 minutes 34 seconds
#14 Listening practise-A Day of Louie the cat 六一的一天
Louie the cat, mascot of MaoMi Chinese is introducing his busy day to everyone! Today's podcast is a listening practise-we will go through some key vocabularies together, listen to some questions relevant to the text and then listen to the whole text. This strategy can help to activate our listening and improve our listening skill. If you would like to see both transcript and translation of this podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
10/04/2021 • 10 minutes 19 seconds
#13 What is Tomb-sweeping Day in China? 清明节在中国
Have you ever heard about Tomb-sweeping festival? It is a key to understand that why most of Chinese people worship their ancestors instead of believing in religions. Check it out and get some insights into it! If you would like to see both transcript and translation of this podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
03/04/2021 • 9 minutes 40 seconds
#12“Eating soil” after a shopping spree-买买买后，要吃土了！
Today we will talk about some very popular and useful expressions about shopping, or being more specific, poor and awkward situation after a shopping spree. If you would like to see both transcript and translation of this podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
27/03/2021 • 8 minutes 32 seconds
#11 A school only open for poor Chinese girls 只为贫困女孩儿开放的学校
In today's episode we will listen to the story of Zhang Guimei, who established a school only open for girls from deprived background.
20/03/2021 • 8 minutes 17 seconds
#10 How well can English children speak Mandarin Chinese? 英国孩子中文说得有多好？
Welcome back to MaoMi Chinese!Today we are going to talk about how Chinese is taught in UK and how well English children can speak Chinese. When did you start learning Chinese? No matter when did you start it would never be late. Hope you would feel happy and fun when you are learning Chinese! If you would like to see both transcript and translation of this podcast, please feel free to check on our website: https://maomichinese.com
13/03/2021 • 6 minutes 57 seconds
#9 The most beautiful voice 最美的歌声
你好！Hello every one! Welcome back to MaoMi Chinese episode 9. Have you listened to some Chinese songs? In today's episode you will listen to the story about Teresa Teng (Deng Lijun), a legend in Chinese music. Although she passed away in 1995, her songs are still in lots in Chinese people's memory. Let's check it out!I start to put in English translation of the transpript to help everyone understand it better. If you would like to check the transcript and the translation, please see: https://maomichinese.comThanks for your listening and 下星期见！
06/03/2021 • 6 minutes 34 seconds
#8 Mandarin or Cantonese? Which language should I learn? 我该学普通话还是广东话？
你好！nǐ hǎo！Welcome back to MaoMi Chinese!Have you heard about Cantonese? This is a very popular Chinese language as well. It's mostly spoken in Canton, HongKong, Macao and lots of overseas Chinese community. It's also one of my mother tongues! In today's episode you can feel the most direct difference between Cantonese and Mandarin. Let's check it out!I start to put in English translation of the transpript to help everyone understand it better. If you would like to check the transcript and the translation, please check: https://maomichinese.comThanks for your listening and 下星期见！
27/02/2021 • 6 minutes 48 seconds
#7 Useful idioms related to “eat”: 关于“吃”的表达
你好！Hello every one! Welcome back to MaoMi Chinese episode 7. You probably know that food is such an important part in Chinese culture, and this is also shown in Chinese language! In this episode I will introduce some very fun and useful idioms and expressions about "eat". Let's check it out!I start to put in English translation of the transpript to help everyone understand it better. If you would like to check the transcript and the translation, please check: https://maomichinese.comThanks for your listening and 下星期见！
20/02/2021 • 8 minutes 10 seconds
#6 A lonely but hopeful Chinese New Year 一个孤单但充满希望的新年
你好 everyone！Happy Chinese New Year！新年快乐！Our lives have been changed so much due to the pandemic, and surely I can't be with my family again. This is actually the 4th Chinese New Year when I am not with my family. However, I made some New Year wish, wish all of us a better year than the last one!
13/02/2021 • 5 minutes 56 seconds
#5 I can't sleep!! 我失眠了！
你好！！ How are you doing recently? I am having a lock-down insomnia... 我 失眠 了！ But I am not the only one. A Chinese TV NEWS interviewed some Chinese people on the street about their sleeping quality. In today's episode you will also listen to some common and useful expressions about sleep. Let's check it out!Feel free to check the transcript on our website: https://maomichinese.com
06/02/2021 • 8 minutes 52 seconds
#4 Chinese employees so fed up with “996”work schedule: 996 让人“生不如死”
Chinese people are well known for "working hard", but nowadays it seems this quality is crushing down Chinese employees-in some big companies, employees are encouraged (or forced) to follow "996 work schedule": to get to work at 9am, get off work at 9pm, and work 6 days a week. In today's episode I made a short interview with my friend who is very fed up with working overload. Let's check out how she described her work. Meanwhile, you can also listen to some useful expressions to talk about work.If you would like to see the transcript, please feel free to check the website:https://maomichinese.com/podcast/ There's a smart dictionary which can look up meaning of every word for you.Thanks for listening and see you next week! 再见！
31/01/2021 • 8 minutes 34 seconds
#3 From a shy girl to an international teacher 害羞的我，终于走向了世界
Today's episode is more personal-how did Molly, who used to be a very shy girl, become an international Chinese teacher. Learning a language used to be an upsetting thing for me, especially when I was in school. I used to think maybe I was just not talented enough. But no! Now I understand learning a language is a personal journey, and it will ultimately take you to where you would like to go.If you would like to read the transcript, please see our website: MaoMi Chinese.com There is a smart dictionary which can help you look up every single word automatically.Thanks for listening and have a lovely week! See you on next Saturday!
23/01/2021 • 8 minutes 17 seconds
#2 Chinese women's voice in talkshow: 脱口秀说出女人的心声
In today's episode we will listen to a female Chinese talkshow artist Yánglì. Her shows, which often challenge and make fun of sexual discrimination in China, is going viral among young chinese people. Useful expressions will be introduced in the episode too! Let's check it out!
16/01/2021 • 10 minutes 32 seconds
#1 Mr Louie The Cat 猫咪老师六一
We were asked "what's that kitty in your logo". This is the story of him - Mr Louie The Cat, the mascot of MaoMi Chinese. You will also find some useful vocabulary and expressions to describe a pet in Mandarin Chinese.
