时隔一个月，茶歇中文播客又回来了。最近，我完成了学校的考试，搬了家... 所以没能即使更新播客。希望大家理解。 今天，在欧美各大学校里，我们都能看见中国留学生的影子。自从1872年清朝政府派遣 “留美幼童” 前往海外留学以来，中国学生对外国院校一直有挥之不去的憧憬。今天，中国学生为什么选择出国留学？毕业之后，他们又何去何从？ After one month's break, TeaTime Chinese is back. Recently, I finished all of my exams at school. I also moved to a new place… which led to my unpunctual update of the podcast. I thank you for your understanding. Nowadays, in major schools and universities in Europe and America, it's commonplace to see Chinese students. Since the Qing Dynasty sent the first group of young children to America for study, Chinese students have always been fascinated by educational institutions of the West. Today, why do Chinese students choose to study abroad? After graduation, what will their choices be?   ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

冷战期间，美国和苏联两个大国比赛，谁有更好的火箭，谁能把人送上太空？刚刚成立的新中国虽然面临很多社会问题，但是也开始了自己的航天计划。从第一个火箭到第一个卫星，再到第一个去太空的中国人... … 中国人实现了 “飞天” 的梦想，把神话变成了现实。 During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union competed to see who would have the better rocket and who could send people into space. The newly founded People's Republic of China, despite being faced with many social problems, also started its own space program. From the first rocket to the first satellite, to the first Chinese man in space... Chinese people realized their dream of "flying to the sky" and turned the myth into reality. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

你能相信吗？这是《茶歇中文播客》第一次给大家介绍 “茶文化”。4000多年前，神农在尝试各种植物时中毒，吃了茶叶之后，恢复健康。从此，人们开始喝茶。在中国，“荼” 和 “茶” 字通用，在不同地区有不同的发音。唐朝以来，喝茶成为中国人的习惯。再后来，茶去了亚洲别的国家，还去了欧洲。欧洲人把茶叶看作是很珍贵的饮料。在今天的中国，年轻人越来越喜欢喝咖啡。茶渐渐地以奶茶的形式进入年轻人的生活。 Can you believe that? This is the first time that we talk about "tea culture" at TeaTime Chinese. 4,000 years ago, Shennong was poisoned whilst he was tasting different herbs. After accidentally eating tea leaves, he recovered from poisoning. From then on, people started drinking tea. In China, "Tu" and "Cha" are interchangeable, and are pronounced differently in different regions. Since the Tang Dynasty, drinking tea has become a daily habit for the Chinese people. Later on, tea went to other Asian countries, before it went to Europe. In Europe, people saw tea as a precious beverage. Today, young Chinese people have a preference for coffee. Tea remains in young people's lives in the form of milk tea. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

2024年的1月，苹果公司发布了虚拟现实眼镜 Apple Vision Pro。一个月后，在今年的2月，谷歌公司发布了最新的人工智能Gemini。随着科技的进步，世界每天都在变化。虽然这些科技公司都说想要增进人与人之间的关系，但是我们看见，越来越多的人感到孤独。年轻人因为社交媒体而自杀的事件层出不穷。这些科技的进步会带我们去哪里？ In January 2024, Apple released its new virtual reality goggles: Apple Vision Pro. One month later, in February, Google announced its newest artificial intelligence: Gemini. The world is changing every day with ever advancing technologies. Though all tech companies promise to bring people closer than ever before, we are seeing a growing population of young people feeling lonelier than ever before. Suicides caused by social media is rising. Where are these technological advancements leading us toward? ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube  

2024年的2月10日（星期六）是中国传统的新年，也叫春节。对于很多人来说，这是和亲戚，朋友们团坐一桌，共享佳肴的时光。从古至今，写春联，放鞭炮，吃年夜饭是中国人不能缺少的习俗。到了今天，很多家庭有看 "春节联欢晚会“ 的习惯。除此之外，在亚洲的很多地方，人们用自己独特的方式庆祝春节，欢迎春天的来到。 February 10th, 2024 (Saturday) is the traditional Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. For many people, this is a time for relatives and friends to sit around the dinner table and enjoy good food. Since ancient times, writing Spring Couplets, igniting firecrackers and having New Year's Eve dinner have been indispensable customs for the Chinese people. Today, watching the "Spring Festival Gala" has become a habit for many Chinese families. Besides, in many places in Asia, people celebrate the Spring Festival in their unique ways, in anticipation of the coming of spring.  1983年的 “春节联欢晚会” ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

中国的历史源远流长。几千年来，汉字忠实地记录了帝王，庶民的生活和思想，是中华文明最宝贵的财富之一。今天，我会为大家介绍几个关于汉字历史的小故事。它们是：仓颉造字，蔡伦造纸，1899年王懿荣发现甲骨文，等等。 China has a long history. For thousands of years, Chinese characters faithfully recorded the lives and thinkings of emperors and peasants, and is undoubtedly one of the riches of Chinese civilization. Today, I will tell you a few stories surrounding the history of the Chinese characters. They are "Cangjie invented the hieroglyphs", "Cai Lun invented the paper" and the rediscovery of the Oracle Bone Script in 1899, etc. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

在今年的最后一集节目里，我们总结一下，2023年做过的事情。在播客里，我们聊了哪些话题？茶歇中文的听众主要来自哪些国家？然后，我会分享一下我的生活。最后，我给大家介绍茶歇中文明年的计划。如果想要加入我们，跟我们一起工作的话，请给我写电子邮件。 In the last episode of this year, we will conclude what we have done in 2023. What topics have we covered in the podcast? Where do fellow listeners come from? Then, I will share my whereabouts in my life. Finally, I will reveal our plans for TeaTime Chinese in the upcoming year. If you want to join us and work with us, please write me an email. 给Nathan写电子邮件 ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate  

2023年11月29日，美国政治家，外交官基辛格去世，享年100岁。习近平说：他是中国人民的老朋友。他1971年两次秘密访华，为 “尼克松访华” 做铺垫。多年来，他呼吁中美和平共处，成为中美友谊的象征。不过，很多人对他褒贬不一，最大的因素就是他在越南战争中指导的对柬埔寨的轰炸。今天，我们就来看看基辛格的一生。 On November 29th, 2023, American politician, diplomat Henry Kissinger passed away at the age of 100. Xi Jinping said that: He (Kissinger) is an old friend of the Chinese people. His two secret visits to China paved the way for Nixon's visit. Along the many years, he advocated for China and America to coexist peacefully. He has become the symbol of Sino-US friendship. However, many people remain critical of him, the biggest factor being that he directed "secret bombings" in Cambodia in the Vietnam War. Today, let's look at Henry Kissinger's life. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

一个普普通通的学生，四次参加考试，四次失败。失望之际，他接触到基督教。基督教里描绘的人人平等的社会让他心驰神往。多年之后，他建立自己的宗教。追随他的人数不断扩增，他打算建立国家，自己成为国王。他的名字叫洪秀全。他建立的国家叫太平天国。他想要推翻清朝，让所有中国人活在一个 “天下大同” 的世界里。这样的目标可能达到吗? An ordinary student. He tried to pass an exam four times, and four times he failed. In despair, he was acquainted by the faith of Christianity. He was fascinated by what is depicted in the religion, a society where all men are equal. Years later, he founded his own religion, and when believers increased he decided to establish his own kingdom, where he was king. His name was Hong Xiuquan, and the kingdom was the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The aim was to overthrow the Qing Dynasty, so that every Chinese would live equally under heaven. Is such a dream achievable? A Documentary on Taiping Heavenly Kingdom ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

孙悟空，一只有着72种能力的猴子，是中国文化里最重要的神话人物之一。他的 “大闹天宫” 的故事更是无人不知。他原本在花果山过着安静的生活。天上的玉皇大帝想要用工作来控制他，但是孙悟空只想要自由。他反抗玉皇大帝，大闹天宫。 Sun Wukong (a.k.a. the Monkey King), a monkey with 72 powers, is one of the most important mythological figures. His "Havoc in Heaven" story is known to all. Living peacefully in his earthly paradise, his life is disturbed by the Jade Emperor from Heaven, who attempts to control him by making him work. The Monkey King wants nothing but freedom. He fights against the Jade Emperor, and causes Havoc in Heaven. Watch Havoc in Heaven (Part 1) Watch Havoc in Heaven (Part 2) ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

如果想要明白两个国家今天的政治关系，就必须知道它们之间发生过的事情。中国和越南之间，就有一段非常有意思的历史。在这一集节目里，我们回到2000多年前，看看越南，这个中国的邻居，是怎样诞生的。我们会看见，越南曾经是中国管辖的一部分。之后，越南人凭借他们的不断起义和反抗，最后建立自己的国家。二战之后，中国帮助北越对抗南越。战后，两个国家又发生冲突... … 历史上的恩恩怨怨有很多，但是文化上的相近能够帮助两国人民互相理解，结交友情。 If we want to understand the political relationships between two countries, it is pivotal to understand what happened between them. Between China and Vietnam, there is a fascinating history. In this episode, we will go back to 2000 years ago, to see how Vietnam, this neighbor of China, was born. We will see that Vietnam was once under Chinese rule. Then, Vietnamese people through their rebellion fought back, and established their own nation. After WWII, China helped North Vietnam against South Vietnam. After the Vietnamese War, conflict broke out between the 2 countries… There are peaceful and tumultuous epochs in our common history. Cultural similarities is what helps the two people understand each other, and bond friendships. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

今天，无论走到世界的哪里，都会看见中国人，听见中文。200年前，中国人第一次来到美国。”淘金热“ 更是吸引成千上万的中国人去新大陆寻找发财的机会。在旧金山这座城市，中国移民打造富有中国特色的唐人街，使其成为一大景点。虽然生活困难，但是他们没有放弃希望。 Today, no matter where you are in the world, you will see Chinese people and hear the Chinese language spoken. 200 years ago, Chinese people set foot on America. The "Gold Rush" attracted tens of thousands of Chinese people to look for fortune in the new continent. In the city of San Francisco, Chinese immigrants formed the culturally fascinating Chinatown, which has since become a tourist attraction. Though much turmoil in life, they didn't give up hope. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

2022年，中国60多年来第一次人口减少。2023年，中国经济增长减缓。人口问题成为国内外人们关注的焦点。 80年代，改革开放开始。中国庞大的人口吸引了各大外国公司前来建造工厂。“中国制造” 的产品流通于世界的各个角落。经济飞速增长，人们的口袋里有钱了。外国公司又努力在中国市场占据一席之地。 1979年，中国推行一孩政策，限制每个家庭最多只有一个孩子。之后的三十年，人口增长减缓。一个很大的问题出现了，就是人口老龄化。老年人的比重越来多大，给国家的经济带来压力，也给年轻人的生活带来影响。不少年轻人晚婚。有的拒绝结婚。中国的人口问题今后将面临更大的挑战。 In 2022, China's population decreased for the first time in more than 60 years. In 2023, China's economic growth slows down. Population problems have become the focus of attention at home and abroad. In the 1980s, reform and opening up began. China's huge population attracted major foreign companies to build factories. Products "Made in China" are distributed in every corner of the world. The economy is growing rapidly and people have money in their pockets. Foreign companies are again trying to gain a foothold in the Chinese market. In 1979, China implemented the one-child policy, limiting each family to a maximum of one child. Over the next three decades, population growth slowed. A big problem has emerged, that is, the aging of the population. The proportion of the elderly is increasing, putting pressure on the country's economy and affecting the lives of young people. Many young people marry late. Some refuse to get married. China's population problem will face greater challenges in the future. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

2022年年底，OpenAI推出ChatGPT，改变了世界。科学家们警告它的危险。学校担心学生的过度依赖。艺术家们反对人工智能的利用。同时，有的人说，未来的世界就是人工智能的世界。我们必须拥抱这个新科技。今天，我就跟大家分享我对ChatGPT的看法。 Towards the end of 2022, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, which changed the world. Scientists warn about its danger. Schools fear students' excessive reliance on it. Artists protest against the use of artificial intelligence in their creative sphere. Meanwhile, some say that the future world is an AI world, and we must embrace this new technology. Today, I will share my views on ChatGPT. Survey to join our team ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

学生时代，每天上学前，跟家人吃早饭给我留下美好的回忆。“四大金刚”，生煎包都是上海人餐桌上少不了的食物。今天，传统的早餐越来越少了。外地人来上海开餐馆，带来他们的食物。麦当劳，肯德基开始做中国菜。国际化大都市的身份下，上海人传统的生活方式正在慢慢消失。 In my childhood and adolescent years, having breakfast with my family before going to school is a precious memory. The "4 King Kongs" and Shengjian are must-haves on the breakfast table of Shanghainese. Today, traditional breakfasts are hard to find. People from other provinces come to Shanghai and bring with them their own food culture. McDonald's and KFC also started making Chinese food. Under the identity of metropolitan citizens, the traditional Shanghainese way of living is fading. ◉ 5 more dishes for breakfast ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

在这一集节目里，我们继续了解溥仪的一生。28岁的溥仪已经是满洲国的皇帝。他做的第一件事就是去日本表示感谢。满洲国向日本军队提供了很多资源。这些资源都被用在了战争上。1945年，战争结束。溥仪刚刚想逃去日本，却被苏联士兵逮捕。之后，他在苏联居住五年，期间出席了东京审判。国共内战之后，溥仪回到中国，在监狱度过十年。出了监狱，溥仪成了一个普通人。他开始寻找工作，还试着成立家庭。末代皇帝不复存在。 In this episode, we keep studying the life of Puyi. At the age of 28, he was already the emperor of Manchukuo. The first thing he did was to travel to Japan to express his gratitude. Manchukuo provided the Japanese army with hundreds of tons of resources all used in wars. In 1945, when the war ended, just when Puyi was about to flee to Japan, he was arrested by Soviet soldiers. Then, he lived 5 years in the Soviet Union, during which he attended the Tokyo Trial. After the civil war in China, Puyi returned, facing 10 years of prison. After that, he became a normal man. He started looking for a job and tried to start a family. The last emperor is no more. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

1987年的电影《末代皇帝》让不少外国朋友开始对中国文化感兴趣。这部电影讲述了中国的最后一个皇帝溥仪的故事。在今天的节目里，我们也来一起看看溥仪的一生。我们会分两个部分。今天是第一部分。 在今天的节目里，我们来看溥仪28岁之前的生活。他两岁成为皇帝，从小在紫禁城里长大。后来清朝结束，他不再是皇帝。日本人答应溥仪，让他在 “满洲国” 当皇帝。溥仪应该相信日本人吗？ The 1987 film "The Last Emperor" was for many foreign viewers the starting point of their interest in Chinese culture. This film tells the story of the last emperor of China: Puyi. In today's episode, let's take a look at Puyi's life. We will tell the story in two parts. Today is the first part. In today's episode, we will look at Puyi's first 28 years of his life. He became emperor at the age of 2 and grew up in the Forbidden City. When the Qin Dynasty came to an end, so was his reign as emperor. The Japanese promised Puyi that he would be emperor in Manchuria. Will Puyi listen to the Japanese? ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

2023年6月18日，OceanGate (海洋之门) 制造的观光潜水器泰坦号带着五个人深入海底，参观泰坦尼克号的残骸。1小时45分钟后，潜水器失联，引起了全世界的关注。最终，泰坦号事件以悲剧告终。随着调查，越来越多关于泰坦号的细节浮现出来。人们发现，这个事故与其说是“天灾”，不如说是“人祸”... … On June 18th, 2023, Titan, a submersible manufactured by OceanGate carried 5 people deep into the ocean for a visit to the debris of Titanic. After 1 hour and 45 minutes, the submersible lost contact, and aroused the world's attention. Finally the incident ended with a tragedy. During investigation, more details about Titan emerged. People begin to realize that this accident is caused by "human error" rather than "force of nature". ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

胡适是中国著名的文学家，哲学家，政治家。他出生于晚清，年轻时留学美国。他鼓励新文化运动，帮助塑造了今天的汉语。他支持蒋介石的政权，希望能建立 “民主中国”。在大陆，他被批判。在台湾，他被蒋介石痛恨。今天，我们来看胡适的一生。   Hu Shih is a renowned Chinese author, philosopher and politician. He was born in the late Qing Dynasty, and went to America to study when he was young. He advocated the New Culture Movement, and helped mold the modern Chinese language. He supported Chiang Kai-shek's regime, and hoped for a "democratic China". In Mainland, he was condemned. In Taiwan, he was resented by Chiang Kai-shek. Today, let's discover the life of Hu Shih.   ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

在这一集里，我们继续了解秦始皇。现在，他已经统一了中国，建立了秦朝。他做了一系列的事情，包括：建直道，修长城，统一文字等等。这些都巩固了秦朝的通知。不过，秦始皇非常喜欢大兴土木，甚至让70万人给他修建阿房宫和兵马俑。不少人开始不满意秦朝的统治。秦始皇去世后，人们开始起义。秦朝的存亡收到了威胁... …    In this episode, we continue studying the Emperor of Qin. Now, he has unified China and established the Qin Dynasty. He did a series of things to fortify the Qin Dynasty's rule over the country, including the construction of a 700-kilometer long highway, the Great Wall and the unification of the writing system. However, the Emperor of Qin was excessively passionate about construction. 700 thousand people were made to build the Epang palace and the Terracotta Army. Many people started to complain about Qin's ruling. After the death of the Emperor, people started rebelling. The existence of the Qin Dynasty was threatened…   ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

秦始皇是中国历史上最重要的人物之一。中国的英文China这个词就是来自他创建的秦朝。我们会用两集节目给你讲述秦始皇，嬴政的一生。在这一集里，我们会关注秦始皇建立秦朝之前发生的事情。当时处于战国时代，七个国家都试图吞并其他国家。嬴政13岁纪即位，30岁开始军事进攻。仅仅花了九年时间就消灭了其他六个国家。不过，统一六国并不是一帆风顺。“荆轲刺秦王” 的故事一直流传至今，讲述了勇士荆轲牺牲自己，企图刺杀嬴政的故事。   The Emperor of Qin is one of the most important historical figures in Chinese history. The word "China" derives from the dynasty that he built, the Qin Dynasty. We will use 2 episodes to tell the story of Ying Zheng, which is his former name. In today's episode, we will turn our focus on his life before the establishment of the Qin Dynasty. During the Warring States Period, all 7 states were constantly attempting to conquer each other. Ying Zheng became king at the age of 13, launched his military operations when he was 30, eventually eliminating all 6 states within 9 years of time. However, it wasn't always easy unifying the 6 states. "Jing Ke's assassination of the Emperor of Qin" is passed on till this day, which tells the story of a warrior named Jing Ke, and his attempt to kill Ying Zheng.   ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

几乎在每个文化当中都有神话。有的神话反映出人的道德观念，比如：正义会战胜邪恶。有的神话则试图解释关于宇宙，人类的重要问题。宇宙的起点是什么？人类从哪里来？人死后又会去哪里？ 了解神话会帮助你了解文化。今天Nathan就跟大家分享三个中国神话。所有中国人都知道这三个神话，例如 “盘古开天辟地” 的故事。   Almost every culture has its mythology. Some of them reflect moral standards of human society, such as: justice will prevail over evil. Some are attempts to answer important questions about the universe and human beings: What is the origin of the universe? Where do human beings come from? Where do people go when they die? Knowing mythologies will help you understand the culture. Today, Nathan will share with you three mythology stories, which every Chinese person knows, amongst which the famous "Pangu separates heaven and earth".   ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate  

最近，应一个法国朋友的邀请，我去了斯特拉斯堡（Strasbourg），体会了阿尔萨斯地区的风土人情。同时，我也想起，中学的语文课上，我读过一篇文章，叫《最后一课》，讲的就是发生在阿尔萨斯的故事。普法战争期间，有一天，一个叫弗朗斯的男孩得知今天是他最后一节法语课。从明天开始，阿尔萨斯的学校都要教德语... …  Recently, I was invited by a French friend to Strasbourg, France, and experienced the rich Alsacien culture. Meanwhile, I remembered that when I was in middle school, I read in my Chinese class a novel titled "La Dernière Classe" (The Last Class) by Alfonse Daudet, a story which happened in the region of Alsace. One day during the Prussian-Franco War, a boy named Franz was told that this would be his last French class. From the next day on, German would be taught in all schools… … ◉《最后一课》的完整中文翻译 ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

成语是中国语言不可缺少的一部分。学习成语，能让你更好地了解中国的历史和文化。今天我就想跟大家分享三个成语。它们是：夸父逐日，愚公移山和磨杵成针。它们的主题都是：坚持。 Proverbs are an indispensable element of Chinese language. Studying them enables you to get a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture. Today I would like to share 3 proverbs with you. They are: Kuafu chases the sun, Yugong moves the mountain, Grinding a metal stick to a needle. Their common theme is "Perseverance". ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ Become a member on Patreon ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10

中国启动社会信用体系已经几年了。起初，这也许是一个好的想法，希望鼓励人们做有信用的人。但是，随着互联网，通讯软件，摄像头的快速发展，政府可能知道我们做的每一件事，收集信息，然后给人打分。好人分一边，坏人分一边。今天，在中国，我们已经看见这样的社会。让我们看看。 It has been several years since China adopted the "Social Credit System". As good as it might seem in the beginning, which was to encourage people to be credible, yet with the development of the Internet, social network and surveillance cameras, governments might know everything that we do. They collect information, and assign scores to people, dividing people between good and bad. Today, we are already seeing such a society in China. Let's find out. ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ Become a member on Patreon ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10

最近，在我居住的法国巴黎，经常有抗议运动。原因是法国总统宣布要把退休年龄从62推迟到64岁。在中国历史上，也发生过不少大规模的抗议运动。今天，我选择三个事件和你分享。它们是：黄巾起义，辛亥革命，五四运动。 Recently, in Paris, France where I live, large protests happen on a regular basis. The reason is that the French president Emmanuel Macron announced the new law of changing the pension age from 62 to 64. In the course of Chinese history, there were also protests of huge scale. Today, I have chosen three events to share with you. They are the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the 1911 Revolution and the May Fourth Movement. ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ Become a member on Patreon ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10

马云是国内外家喻户晓的名字。他的淘宝网，支付宝这样的公司更是改变了中国人的生活方式。他的故事也是无人不知：小时候长得不好看，数学成绩不好，年轻的时候做英文老师... … 1995年的一次机会，让他看见了互联网的未来。他打算把互联网带到中国，这个有12亿人口的国家。马云前几年到处公开演讲，而今天却很少露面，这又是为什么？ Jack Ma is a household name in China and abroad. His companies, like Taobao (Alibaba) and Alipay have changed how Chinese people live. His story is known by all: being not good looking as a boy, failing math exams, and later becoming an English teacher… … An opportunity in 1995 gave him a glimpse of the future of the Internet. He decided to bring the Internet to China, a country with a population of 1.2 billion. For many years he gave speeches in the public wherever he went. However, today he rarely appears. What is the reason behind this? ◉ 一个关于马云的小视频 ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ Become a member on Patreon ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10    

在今天的节目里，我们一起读鲁迅于1926年写的《藤野先生》。鲁迅是中国最伟大的作家之一。1904年，他在日本的仙台学习医学，在那里遇到教授解剖学的藤野先生。这篇文章就是他对这位老师的回忆。 In today's episode, we will read "Fujino Sensei" (1926) by Lu Xun. Lun Xun is one of the greatest writers in China. In 1904, he studied medicine in Sendai, Japan. There he met Fujino Sensei, who taught anatomy. This essay records Lu Xun's memory towards this teacher. ◉ 藤野先生原文+日文翻译 ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ Become a member on Patreon ◉ Quizlet flashcards ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10  

这个星期，我们迎来了中国年之后的第一个节气：立春。不过，在这一集播客里，我们还是聊聊冬天。Nathan会给你介绍三个关于 “冬天” 的成语。你可以在日常生活中用它们。 2023年，我们有新的计划。Nathan会给你介绍茶歇中文的三个改变。让我们拭目以待。 This week welcomes the first “Solar term" after the Chinese new year: Lichun (start of spring). Yet in this episode, we will talk about winter. Nathan will talk about 3 proverbs related to winter. You can use them in daily conversations. In 2023, we have new plans. Nathan will introduce 3 changes to TeaTime Chinese. Let's stay tuned. ◉ 2023年的计划 Plans for 2023 ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10  

上周五，我结束了六个月的实习。第一次在法国的公司工作，有很多感触，于是想做一集播客，跟大家分享。我会讲讲自己找实习的过程，在公司的经历，然后分享法国公司和中国公司的不同。我也很想了解其他国家的公司文化。 Last Friday, I finished my 6 months of internship. This was my first time working in a French company, and I have a lot of emotions, which brought me to this episode. I will talk about my process of applying for the internship, and my experiences in the company. Finally, I will share a few points of the differences between French and Chinese companies. I am curious to know about the cultures of companies in other countries. 中文问卷 Survey in English ◉ Read transcript of this episode ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn

在2022年的最后一集播客里，我们继续来读冰心的《寄小读者》。时隔一年，冰心回忆自己抵达日本时的所见所闻，以及之后前往美国的旅程。一路上，她遇到不同的人，看到不同的事物。让我们同冰心一起旅行吧。 In the last episode of 2022, let’s continue reading “To My Little Readers” by Bing Xin. In today’s letter, the author winds the clock back to one year ago, to tell us about her memory of Japan, and the journey to America. She met different people and saw different things along the way. Let’s travel with Bing Xin one more time. 中文问卷 Survey in English ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn

冰心是中国当代最有名的女作家之一。她一生为孩子们写作。冰心在《晨报》上刊登的《寄小读者》为当时中国的孩子们介绍了她在海外的见闻。今天，我们就要选择《寄小读者》中的两封信，回到100年前那艘从中国驶往美国的船上。 Bing Xin is one of the most well known contemporary female writers. She wrote for children all her life. Her “To My Little Readers” which was first published in the “Morning Post” brought her whereabouts abroad to Chinese children of that time. Today, we will choose two letters from this collection, and bring us back to that ship which was sailing from China to America. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link) ◉ We are on LinkedIn

史铁生是当代最杰出的中国作家之一。他的《合欢树》更是被录入上海的语文课本。合欢树是史铁生和母亲居住过的老家院子里的一棵树。这棵树的背后有怎样的故事？这棵树带给作者哪些回忆？让我们一起来阅读这篇文章。 Shi Tiesheng is one of the most outstanding contemporary writers in China. His "The Chinese Silk Tree" has been used in textbooks in Shanghai. The Chinese silk tree is just a tree in the yard where Shi used to live with his mother. What story is behind this tree? What memories does this tree bring to the writer? Let's read this essay together. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

不少国家在历史上都多次改变首都，比如法国，日本，俄罗斯... 中国也不例外。大家都知道，中国今天的首都是北京？那么以前呢？今天，就让我给你介绍中国历代的首都。 It is commonplace for countries to change their capital cities during the course of history. Countries like France, Japan and Russia all had different capital cities. China is no exception. We all know that the capital city today is Beijing. How about in the past? Today, allow me to present to you all capital cities in the history of China. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

从古至今，人类用过各种各样的通讯工具。中国人也是一样。在今天的播客里，我们就会看看中国人用过哪些通讯工具。我们也会聊聊今天最流行的通讯工具：社交媒体。 From ancient times to today, human beings have used all kinds of communication tools. So do Chinese people. In today's episode, we will look at communication tools used by Chinese people. We will also talk about the most popular means right now: social media.   ◉  Watch the movie "The Eternal Wave" (1958) ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

有一本书，过了2500年，仍然被人们提及。在战争里，在商业中，这本书都被视作经典。这本书就是《孙子兵法》。今天我们来看看，孙子是谁？《孙子兵法》讲了什么？《孙子兵法》是怎么被外国人知道的？ There is a book, which after 2500 years is still mentioned by people. In wars, in business, this book is seen as a classic. This book is "the Art of War" by Sun Tsu. Today we will look at these questions: Who is Sun Tsu? What does the book talk about? How is the book introduced across the world? ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

英国女王伊丽莎白二世于2022年9月8日逝世，享年96岁。她25岁成为英国女王，也是英国历史上第一个在位70年的君主。在今天的播客里，我们会一起了解：女王是谁？她做了什么？她对世界有什么影响？ Queen Elizabeth II past away on September 8th, 2022 at the age of 96. She became Queen at the age of 25, and later became the first monarch of England history to reign for 70 years. In today's podcast, we will talk about: Who is the Queen? What did she do? What influence did she have on the world? ◉ Footage of Queen's visit to China in 1986 ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

9月是开学的季节：学生们回到学校，开始新的学期。在今天的节目里，我就想跟大家分享我的小学生活。中国的小学生学习什么？我们有什么活动？你也可以看看，你的国家的小学和中国的有什么不同。 September is the season of the new school year: students return to school to start the new semester. In today's podcast, I would like to share my life as a pupil. What do pupils study? What activities do we have. You can see how elementary schools in your country differ from those in China. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link) ◉ 早操示范 Morning Exercise demonstration ◉ 眼保健操示范 Eye massage demonstration  

住在外国，经常感觉人们对中国有不好的印象。仔细了解，原来他们对于中国人有不少误解。这是很可惜的。在今天的播客里，我们就会看看外国人对于中国的三个常见的误解。 Living abroad, I often feel that people hold negative impressions towards China. After my inquiry, it turned out that they have plenty of misunderstandings towards Chinese people. This is quite a shame. In a today's podcast, we will take a look at 3 common misunderstandings that foreign people have on China. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

中国为世界科技的进步做出过很大的贡献，其中最有名的可能是 "四大发明"。Francis Bacon 和 Karl Marx 都说过：这些中国的发明改变了人类的历史。"四大发明" 包括哪四个发明？我们来看看。 China made great contributions to the world in terms of technological improvements, among which "the Four Great Inventions" are probably the most well-known. Both Francis Bacon and Karl Marx said that these inventions "changed the history of mankind". What are "the Four Great Inventions"? Let's find out. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

对一个中国人来说，孝顺非常重要。在古代，孝顺的人被别人尊重，甚至被授予朝廷 (政府) 的工作。中国人为什么这么孝顺？孝顺是一个好的文化吗？我们来看看。 To a Chinese person, filial piety is extremely important. In the old days, people with this virtue were repected, and even given government jobs. Why are Chinese people so respectful to their parents? Is this a good culture? Let's find out.  ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

很多大学生和研究生都会找实习。我也不例外。不过，在外国找实习有更多的困难。今天，我想和大家分享我在法国找实习的经历。 Many university students and graduate school students look for internships. I am without exception. However, looking for internships in a foreign country can pose more difficulties. Today, I would like to share with you my experiences of looking for an internship in France.  ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

1997年7月1日，香港回归了中国。在这一天之前，香港还是英国的殖民地，但过了这一天，香港又成为了中国的一部分。你可能听说过香港，可你知道香港在回归之后，有哪些有趣的变化吗？很多人看过香港的电影，你想了解更多关于香港电影的知识吗？今天，让我们走近香港，一起看看它的历史，和电影文化吧。 On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returened to China. Before this day, Hong Kong was one of the many colonies of Britain. But after this day, it is again a part of China. You may have heard of Hong Kong, but do you know that there are intresting changes in Hong Kong after the handover. Many people have watched Hong Kong movies before. Do you want to know more about Hong Kong's movie indusry. Today, let's take a closer look at Hong Kong, its history, and its movie culture. 庆祝香港回归祖国二十五周年文艺晚会 ◉ Free vocab list for this episode ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

The Old Town of Lijiang, Zhangjiajie and Sanya are three famous tourist attractions in China. They are also three of the most vistited places in China. Do you know where they are? Do you know their stories and what they are famous for? Today, let's have a Tour de China! ◉ Free vocab list for this episode ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

丽江古城、张家界和三亚是三个中国有名的旅游景点，也是国内节假日参观人数最多的旅游景点。你知道它们在中国的哪里吗？你知道这些景点的特色和故事吗？今天，让我们一起畅游中国吧！ The Old Town of Lijiang, Zhangjiajie and Sanya are three famous tourist attractions in China. They are also three of the most vistited places in China. Do you know where they are? Do you know their stories and what they are famous for? Today, let's have a Tour de China! ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

The story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (the Butterfly Lovers) has been past on for generations in forms of litterature, theatre, as well as cinema and animation today. The story of the death of two young persons for love and their reincarnation into butterflies is most familiar to a Chinese ear. What exactly happened in this story? Let us find out today. ◉ Free vocab list for this episode ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

梁山伯和祝英台 (梁祝) 的故事千年以来口口相传，出现在文学，戏剧，以及今天的电影，动画之中。梁祝殉情，双双化蝶的故事，在中国家喻户晓。这是一个怎样的故事？今天，让我们一起来发现。 The story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (the Butterfly Lovers) has been past on for generations in forms of litterature, theatre, as well as cinema and animation today. The story of the death of two young persons for love and their reincarnation into butterflies is most familiar to a Chinese ear. What exactly happened in this story? Let us find out today. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

The concept of "the common language" emerged no more than 100 years ago, but it has become the shared language of 80% of the Chinese population today. Why do we need Mandarin Chinese as the common language? Is Mandarin Chinese equal to "the Beijing language"? Throughout history, has the Beijing language always been the major dialect in China? Have a listen to today's podcast. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

“普通话” 的概念诞生不过百年，但是今天已经成为80%的中国人通用的语言。为什么要有普通话？普通话是北京话吗？历史上，北京话一直是最重要的方言吗？来听听今天的播客吧。 The concept of "the common language" emerged no more than 100 years ago, but it has become the shared language of 80% of the Chinese population today. Why do we need Mandarin Chinese as the common language? Is Mandarin Chinese equal to "the Beijing language"? Throughout history, has the Beijing language always been the major dialect in China? Have a listen to today's podcast. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

对于某一个历史人物，人们总是有不一样的观点。有的人说他是好人，有的人说他是坏人。但是有这样一个人，两千年来，一直被人们尊敬，爱戴，几乎从来没有人给予负面的评价。这个人就是关羽。 关羽出生在东汉末年，是蜀国开国将领中的一个。他勇敢，忠诚，爱读书，是古代君子的榜样。今天，我们就会了解他的一生。 People always have different opinions towards a certain historic figure. Some would say he was a good man, while other people might say otherwise. However, there is this person, whom through 2,000 years, has been respected and loved by all Chinese people. Hardly anyone gave him negative comments. This person is Guan Yu. Guan was born in the late Han Dynasty, and later became the founding fathers of the country of Shu. He was brave, loyal, arduous, which became the role model of all noblemen. Today, we will learn about his life. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

对于某一个历史人物，人们总是有不一样的观点。有的人说他是好人，有的人说他是坏人。但是有这样一个人，两千年来，一直被人们尊敬，爱戴，几乎从来没有人给予负面的评价。这个人就是关羽。 关羽出生在东汉末年，是蜀国开国将领中的一个。他勇敢，忠诚，爱读书，是古代君子的榜样。今天，我们就会了解他的一生。 People always have different opinions towards a certain historic figure. Some would say he was a good man, while other people might say otherwise. However, there is this person, whom through 2,000 years, has been respected and loved by all Chinese people. Hardly anyone gave him negative comments. This person is Guan Yu. Guan was born in the late Han Dynasty, and later became the founding fathers of the country of Shu. He was brave, loyal, arduous, which became the role model of all noblemen. Today, we will learn about his life. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

The life for a Shanghainese hasn't been easy recently. Starting from March 28th, many people have been staying at home for more than 20 days. Shanghai's control of the virus has always been a role model for many other citie, but how come things are out of control now? What life is like for a Shanghainese now? Today, we will answer these questions. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

最近，上海人的生活不容易。从3月28日封城开始，很多人待在家里已经20多天了。上海对于疫情的控制一直是其他城市的榜样，现在怎么会失控了呢？现在的上海人的生活是怎样的呢？今天，我们会回答这些问题。  ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

Bruce Lee is one of the most famous actors and kung fu master in China. He was also one of the first Chinese people to appear in American Hollywood movies. Today, we will take a deeper look at his life? Who is Bruce Lee? What did he do? ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

李小龙是中国最有名的演员和功夫大师之一。他也是最早出现在美国好莱坞的演员之一。今天，我们就会仔细来看看李小龙的一生。他是谁？他做了哪些事情？ ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

Chinese people cannot eat without chopsticks. These two little sticks have accompanied Chinese people on their dinner table for more than 3,000 years. Today, we will take a look at the history of chopsticks and some etiquittes related to chopsticks. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

中国人吃饭少不了筷子。筷子伴随中国人的餐桌已经三千多年了。今天，我们就来看看筷子的历史，还有一些关于筷子的礼仪。 ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

从第38集开始，茶歇中文播客会有三个重要的改变： 1. 每一集会有英语的版本。 2. 每周六，我们会在Duolingo Event 上组织活动。报名参加 3. Patreon上会有更多内容。 希望这些改变能更好地帮助你学习中文。一起进步吧！   Starting from ep.38, there will be 3 major changes to the podcast: 1. There will be an English version of each episode. 2. We will organize an event on Duolingo Event every Saturday. Sign Up 3. More content on Patreon. I hope that these changes could better help you learn Chinese. Let's improve together!   ◉ Write me an email: [email protected] ◉ Follow our YouTube channel ◉ Transcript for FREE at: https://teatimechinese.com/ ◉ Membership ONLY benefits at: https://www.patreon.com/teatimechinese ◉ Schedule a Skype lesson with me at: https://www.italki.com/teacher/6854193/chinese ◉ Sign up on italki and get $10: http://go.italki.com/teatime-chinese

从第38集开始，茶歇中文播客会有三个重要的改变： 1. 每一集会有英语的版本。 2. 每周六，我们会在Duolingo Event 上组织活动。报名参加 3. Patreon上会有更多内容。 希望这些改变能更好地帮助你学习中文。一起进步吧！   Starting from ep.38, there will be 3 major changes to the podcast: 1. There will be an English version of each episode. 2. We will organize an event on Duolingo Event every Saturday. Sign Up 3. More content on Patreon. I hope that these changes could better help you learn Chinese. Let's improve together!   ◉ Write me an email: [email protected] ◉ Follow our YouTube channel ◉ Transcript for FREE at: https://teatimechinese.com/ ◉ Membership ONLY benefits at: https://www.patreon.com/teatimechinese ◉ Schedule a Skype lesson with me at: https://www.italki.com/teacher/6854193/chinese ◉ Sign up on italki and get $10: http://go.italki.com/teatime-chinese

有一天，一个渔夫坐船，不小心来到了一个新的世界：桃花源。在这里，人们幸福地生活在一起。在这里，没有战争，没有朝代... ... 但是，这样的地方真的存在吗？ 《桃花源记》是一个广为人知的故事。这也是中国历史上最神秘的故事之一。希望你喜欢。 One day, a fisherman accidentally came to a new world: Peach Blossom Spring. Here, people live happily together. Here, there is no war, nor dynasties.... yet, does this place really exist? The Tale of Peach Blossom Spring is one of the most well-known and most mysterious stories in Chinese histoy. Hope you enjoy it. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

在巴黎只生活了两个星期，但是已经有很多让我吃惊的事情。在今天的播客里：我想和你分享三件最让我吃惊的事情。 1. 在巴黎，人们以为我是法国人。 2. 第一次看见法国人游行抗议。 3. 去巴黎的日本街和唐人街。 如果你感兴趣的话，就来听一听吧! Althought I have just lived in Paris for two weeks, there are already a lot of things that surprise me. In this episode, I would like to share with you 3 things that I find most surprising. 1. In Paris, people think I am French. 2. First time to see French people protest on the street. 3. Japanese street and Chinatown in Paris. If you are interested, then take a listen! ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

朋友们，在做这一集播客的时候，我已经坐了13个小时的飞机，从上海到法国巴黎。在这一集里，我想和你分享我的旅途。 Friends, know that, when I am making this episode, I have flown for 13 hours (yes it is that long) from Shanghai to Paris. In this episode, I would like to share my journey with you. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

福贵已经是一个老人，他唯一的愿望就是让女儿快点结婚。故事的结局是什么呢？我们一起来读《活着》的最后一部分。 Fugui is already an old man now. His only hope is to get his daughter married soon. What will the end of the story be? Let's read Part 3 of the book To Live. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

福贵回家了，和家人开始新的生活。但是不久，生活就开始变得越来越困难。家里没有饭吃，儿子又发生了意外。生活怎么继续呢？ Fugui came back home and started a new life with his family. But it wasn't long before the heavy yoke fell on everyone again. Food became a scarcity, and Fugui's son had an accident... how can life continue? ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

你可能看过1994年的经典电影 《活着》，但是你应该没有读过《活着》这本书。这本书有一点难，所以我做了一些改变，让内容更加简单。通过读这本书，我们会了解几十年前的中国人的艰辛的生活。希望你喜欢。 You might have watched the classic 1994 film "To Live", but you might not have read the original book. That's why I made some changes to make the content easier to understand. Through reading this book, we will get to understand what a hard life Chinese people lived just a few decades ago. Hope you enjoy. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

怎样有好的口音? 有的人觉得好的口音重要，有的人觉得不重要。今天我想和大家分享一下我对口音的看法，以及我练习口音的办法。 How to have a good accent? Some people say it's important,  and some say otherwise. Today, I would like to share my opinion on accents, and practices I use to improve my accent. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

在美国, 有Marvel的 “超级英雄”。在中国, 我们也有自己的超级英雄。周处就是一个很好的例子。周处是谁？他做了什么？我们来听听看吧。 In the US, there are superheros of Marvel. In China, we have our own superheros. Zhou Chu is a great example of Chinese heros. Who is he? What did he do? Let's find out. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

Announcement: Apparently there has been some misfunction of the new website. We are racing with time to fix them. The new site should be fully functioning in two weeks. Thanks for your patience. 我们的新网站遇到了一些问题。我们正在快马加鞭地工作。新网站预计将会在两个星期内完成。感谢您的耐心等候。   比特币是最近很流行的话题。但是如果想明白比特币，我们必须先明白: 什么是钱? 在今天的节目里，我就会带大家回到很久以前，回到人们刚刚发明钱的时候。然后，我们慢慢地回到今天的世界，看看什么是比特币。 Bitcoin is a popular topic today. However, in order to understand Bitcoin, we must first understand what "money" is. In today's episode, I will take you back in history, to whence people first invented money. Then, we slowly come back to the world today, and see what Bitcoin is. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

对于中国人来说，称呼别人从来不是一件简单的事情。如果称呼得不对的话，我们很有可能会冒犯别人。今天，我们就来学习一下：怎么称呼别人。 For Chinese people. to address other people never comes easy. If addressed inappropriately, we risk offending others. So today, let's take a closer look at how to address other people in Chinese. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

在本周的播客里，我们会继续聊孔子。我们会学习两个孔子的故事，和两句孔子说过的话。 In this week's podcast, we will continue on with Confucius. We will take a look at two stories of Confucius, as well as two quotes by him. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

在中国历史上，孔子可能是最有名，影响最大的人之一。在这次和下次的节目里，我们会一起了解孔子的一生：孔子是谁？他说了什么？他做了什么？ Throughout the history of China, Confucius might be one of the most famous and most influential people. In this week and next week's episodes, we will be looking at the life of Confucius: who he is, what he said and what he did. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

Vocab list of this episode for FREE: here 中国人有喝热水的习惯。很多外国人不明白：中国人为什么要喝热水？喝冷水不好吗？在今天的节目里，我会回答这些问题：中国人为什么爱喝热水？中国人是从什么时候开始喝热水的？一起听听吧。 Chinese people have the habit of drinking hot water. Many foreigners don't understand why Chinese people have to drink hot water. Isn't cool water good enough? In today's show, I will answer these questions: Why Chinese people love drinking hot water? When did Chinese people start drinking hot water? Let's take a listen. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

9月，我本来打算了要去法国读研究生。但是，因为各种各样的原因，我最后取消了去法国的行程。今天，我想和大家分享我没去法国的原因，希望你觉得有意思。 In September, I had planned to go to France for my master's degree. However, due to various reasons, I decided to cancel my journey at the last minute. Today, I would like to share with you my reasons for not going to France at this particular moment. Hope you find it interesting. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

Free Vocab list for episode 23: click here 两个多星期没有更新播客，真的抱歉。在今天的节目里，想和大家分享最近在我的生活中发生的事情。同时，也想给大家介绍一下中国的工作观。 Sorry for having not updated the podcast for two weeks! In today's episode, I would like to share with you all recent updates in my life. Meanwhile, I would like to talk a little bit about Chinese people's work ethics. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

Free Vocab list for episode 22: click here 在中国，我们有一种特别的文化，这就是 ”面子文化“。一个人什么时候 ”有面子“，什么时候 ”没面子“？”面子“ 是怎样支配中国人生活的呢？我们一起看看吧。 In China, we have a peculiar culture, which is the "face culture". When does a person "have face", and when does he "lose face"? How does "face" occupy the life of a Chinese person? Let's find out. ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

你来过上海吗？你听说过上海话吗？今天我会给大家简单地介绍一下上海话的历史，然后教大家几句上海话。快来听听吧！ Have you been to Shanghai? Have you heard of Shanghainese? Today, I will briefly introduce the history of Shanghainese, then teach you some phrases. It's gonna be fun! ◉ Read transcript for free ◉ More learning meterials on Patreon ◉  Find us on YouTube ◉ Attend our weekly Duolingo Events ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki (use this link)

你喜欢吃中国菜吗？你吃过什么地方的中国菜？中国很大。在不同的地方，我们有不同风格的食物。今天，我会给大家介绍两个地方的食物。一起吃中国菜吧！ Do you like Chinese food? Which part of China's food have you eaten? China is huge. In different places, there is food of different styles. Today, I will be introducing food from two places in China. Let's have some Chinese food together! ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

7月了。夏天马上就要来了。今年夏天，你有什么计划？今天，我想和你分享一下我的夏天计划。你觉得我的夏天计划怎么样？   It's July now. Summer is coming soon. What is your plan for this summer? Today, I would like to share with you my plan for the summer. What do you think of my plan? ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

“知音” 是什么意思？知音的意思是：一个非常非常好的朋友。今天，我会给大家介绍 “知音” 这个词语的来历。我们要回到2000年前的中国... ...  What does 知音 mean? 知音 means a super, super good buddy. Today, I will be introducing the etymology of this word, which will bring us back to China 2000 years ago... ... ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

中国人喜欢学习语言吗？中国人喜欢学习什么语言？这些是今天我们要回答的问题。 Do Chinese people enjoy learning languages? What languages do we like to learn? These are the questions we are about to answer today. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在这个星期的播客里，我会和大家分享最近在中国很火热的一条新闻。在云南，一些大象离开了自己的家，开始往北方移动。它们慢慢向城市靠近，引发了大家的关注。 In this week's episode, I will be sharing a recent news that became viral in China. In Yunnan, some elephants left their home and started to migrant towards north. They are approaching cities, and this aroused much attention. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在这个星期的播客里，我会和大家分享我的童年的故事。我出生在哪里？长大在哪里？也欢迎你和我分享你的童年。 In this week's episode, I will be sharing episodes about my childhood, where I was born, where I grew up etc. You are welcome to share with me your childhood as well. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

2021年5月22日，“杂交水稻之父” 袁隆平去世了，享年91岁。在中国，没有人不知道他的名字。他改良过的水稻养活了全世界数亿人的声明。如果你不知道袁隆平的话，欢迎收听这个星期的茶歇中文播客。 On May 22, 2021, "Father of Hybrid Rice" Yuan Longping died at the age of 91. In China, everyone knows his name. Rice ameliorated by Yuan has fed billions of people around the globe. If you haven't known him yet, then listen to this week's show. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在本周的节目里，我会给大家介绍"简体字"的历史。中国人是什么时候开始用简体字的？中国人为什么要发明简体字？台湾人为什么不用简体字？希望你能学到一点点新东西。 In this week's episode, I will be introducing the history of "simplified Chinese characters". When did Chinese people start using simplified characters? Why did Chinese people invent them? Why don't people in Taiwan use simplified characters? Hope you'll learn something. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在本周的节目里，我会给大家介绍VR(虚拟现实)对教育的影响。用VR学习有什么优点？有什么缺点？让我们一起看看吧！ In this week's episode, I will be presenting the influence VR (Virtual Reality) will have on education. What advantages will there be studying using VR? What will be the disadvantages? Let's find out together! ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在本周的节目里，我想给大家讲一个中国古代英雄的故事。这就是“木兰”的故事。希望大家喜欢。 In this week's episode, I will be telling the story of a hero in ancient China. This is the story of Mulan. Hope you like it. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在本周的节目里，我会和大家分享中国的“广场舞”文化。我会分析为什么在中国会出现“广场舞”的现象，然后我会谈谈我的看法。一起学习吧！ In this week's episode, I will share with everyone China's "public dancing" culture. I will analyze why this phenomenon appeared in China, then talk about my view on it. Happy learning! ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

你喜欢看电影或者电视剧吗？在本周的节目里，我想和大家一起分享我最喜欢的电影和电视剧。然后，我会向大家推荐3部中文的电影。希望大家喜欢。 Do you enjoy watching movies or TV series? In this week's podcast, I want to share with everyone some of my favorite movies and TV series. Then, I will recommend 3 Chinese movies. Hope you like them. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在这个星期的节目里，我们会继续读鲁迅的《故乡》。我们会知道鲁迅和闰土时隔30年见面会发生什么。他们是否还是30年前那两个最好的朋友？ In this week's show, we will continue on reading "Hometown" by Lu Xun. We will see what happens between Lu and Run Tu after 30 years of not eeing each other. Are they still best friends as they were 30 years ago? ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在今天的节目里，我会给大家读鲁迅的《故乡》(简化版)。鲁迅20多年没有回到自己的故乡。这次回来，他看见了妈妈，侄子和以前的邻居。但是他最期待的是小时候的一个好朋友。他的名字叫闰土... ...  In this week's episode, I will be reading Lu Xun's 《Hometown》(simplified) to everyone. Lu Xun hasn't been back to his town for more than 20 years. Upon returning this time, he met with his mother, his nephew, and an old neighbor of his. However, the person he was expecting most was a good friend from childhood. His name was Run Tu... ... ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在今天的节目里，我会和大家分享H&M禁止使用新疆棉花的新闻。然后，我会和大家分享我眼中的新疆，以及我和维吾尔族朋友交往的经历。 In today's episode, I will be sharing with everyone H&M's new policy of not using cotton produced in Xinjiang, China. Then, I will share my knowledge about Xinjiang, as well as my experience of having Uighur friends. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在本周的节目里，我会向大家介绍中国人从小到大上的学校，并且分享我对中国教育制度的看法。希望大家喜欢。 In this week's episode, I will be introducing chronically each school that a Chinese person would attend, then share with everyone my thoughts on the educational system in China. Hope you enjoy. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在本周的节目里，我会和大家分享在上海我最喜欢的3个地方。我会告诉大家这些地方在哪里，它们为什么好玩，以及我喜欢它们的个人原因。如果有机会来上海，希望大家能来这些地方看看。 In this week's episode, I will be sharing with you 3 of my favorite places in Shanghai. I will tell you where they are, what's fun about them, as well as my personal reasons for my affection. If you ever come to Shanghai, I hope you can drop by these places. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

今天的话题是：台湾和中国大陆之间的菠萝大战。从2021年3月1日开始，中国大陆将暂停买台湾的菠萝。这是为什么呢？这会有什么影响呢？今天我会和大家分享这个新闻。 The topic for today is: The War of Pineapples between Taiwan and Mainland China. Starting from 1st March, 2021, Mainland China will stop importing pineapples from Taiwan. Why is this happening? What impact might this incident have? Today I will be sharing you this piece of news. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

今天的话题是：我们为什么学习中文？我会和大家分享学习中文的5个原因。如果你有别的学习中文的原因，你可以用邮件告诉我。我的邮箱是：[email protected]。如果你对未来的 “茶歇中文” 有什么建议，也欢迎给我发邮件。 The topic for today is: Why do we learn Chinese? I will be sharing with you 5 reasons to learn Chinese. If you are learning Chinese for other reasons, you can send me an email. My email address is: [email protected]. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, you are very welcome to drop me an email. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki

在中文里，我们说 “千里之行，始于足下"。茶歇中文将在今天开始它的 "千里之行"。我是Nathan。我和我的朋友Scott将一起制作茶歇中文播客，帮助你学习中文。茶歇中文面对中级的汉语学习者。我们的目的是让你的中文向高级进军。一起努力吧。 In Chinese, there is a saying that says: the journey of a thousand miles commenced with a single step. The thousand-mile journey of TeaTime Chinese begins today. I am Nathan. My friend Scott and I will be producing TeaTime Chinese podcast to help you learn Chinese. This podcast is for intermediate learners of Mandarin Chinese. Our goal is to take your Chinese to the advanced level. Let's make it work. ◉ Transcript of this episode ◉ Become a Patreon ◉ We are on YouTube ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We recommend italki