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Episode 25. China's Baijiu Culture: More Than Just a Drink

Key words for today正式 (zhèngshì) - formal 饭局 (fànjú) - dinner banquet 齐声 (qíshēng) - in unison 神秘 (shénmì) - mysterious 液体 (yètǐ) - liquid 口感 (kǒugǎn) - taste profile 挑战 (tiǎozhàn) - challenge 蕴藏 (yùncáng) - to contain 解码 (jiěmǎ) - to decode 社会关系 (shèhuì guānxì) - social relationships 独特 (dútè) - unique 形容 (xíngróng) - to describe 工艺 (gōngyì) - craftsmanship 原料 (yuánliào) - raw material 酒精 (jiǔjīng) - alcohol 香型 (xiāngxíng) - aroma type 浓郁 (nóngyù) - rich 醇厚 (chúnhòu) - mellow 清爽 (qīngshuǎng) - refreshing 社交 (shèjiāo) - social interaction 属性 (shǔxìng) - attribute 仪式 (yíshì) - ritual 秩序 (zhìxù) - order 地位 (dìwèi) - status 诚意 (chéngyì) - sincerity 纽带 (niǔdài) - bond 隔阂 (géhé) - barrier 争议 (zhēngyì) - controversy 理性 (lǐxìng) - rational 哲学 (zhéxué) - philosophy 象征 (xiàngzhēng) - symbol 灵感 (línggǎn) - inspiration 源泉 (yuánquán) - source 沉淀 (chéndiàn) - to sediment 价值观 (jiàzhíguān) - values 乡愁 (xiāngchóu) - nostalgia 不可或缺 (bùkě huò quē) - indispensable 原则 (yuánzé) - principle 得体 (détǐ) - appropriate 搭配 (dāpèi) - to pair with 缓解 (huǎnjiě) - to alleviate 巧妙 (qiǎomiào) - clever 借口 (jièkǒu) - excuse 勉强 (miǎnqiǎng) - to force 棱镜 (léngjìng) - prism 权力 (quánlì) - power 变迁 (biànqiān) - changesReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

2个月前

Episode 24. Privacy in Peril: MaskPark Scandal Exposed

Key words for today隐私 (yǐnsī) – privacy边界 (biānjiè) – boundary事件 (shìjiàn) – incident数字时代 (shùzì shídài) – digital era社交软件 (shèjiāo ruǎnjiàn) – social media app群组 (qúnzǔ) – group chat传播 (chuánbō) – to disseminate偷拍 (tōupāi) – secret filming受害者 (shòuhàizhě) – victim网络 (wǎngluò) – internet曝光 (bàoguāng) – to be exposed反思 (fǎnsī) – to reflect设备 (shèbèi) – equipment法律 (fǎlǜ) – law惩罚 (chéngfá) – punishment维权 (wéiquán) – to protect one's rights取证 (qǔzhèng) – to collect evidence侵犯 (qīnfàn) – to violate针孔摄像头 (zhēnkǒng shèxiàngtóu) – pinhole camera合成 (héchéng) – to synthesize舆论 (yúlùn) – public opinion代价 (dàijià) – price/cost文明 (wénmíng) – civilization底线 (dǐxiàn) – bottom lineReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

3个月前

Episode 23. Short Drama Boom: Deadly Price

Key words for today轰炸 (hōngzhà) – bombard; barrage席卷 (xíjuàn) – sweep across; inundate狂潮 (kuángcháo) – craze; tidal wave (figurative)浮出水面 (fúchū shuǐmiàn) – surface; come to light电子榨菜 (diànzǐ zhàcài) – “electronic zhàcài” (metaphor for cheap/throwaway digital content)算法陷阱 (suànfǎ xiànjǐng) – algorithmic trap快消品 (kuàixiāo pǐn) – fast-moving consumer goods; here = fast-consumed content核心商业模式 (héxīn shāngyè móshì) – core business model极致 (jízhì) – ultimate; extreme多巴胺 (duōbādàn) – dopamine造富神话 (zàofù shénhuà) – wealth-creation myth猝死 (cùsǐ) – sudden (work-related) death生产节奏 (shēngchǎn jiézòu) – production rhythm/pacing生命周期 (shēngmìng zhōuqī) – life cycle跟风复制 (gēnfēng fùzhì) – copycat replication; trend-following duplication内卷 (nèijuǎn) – involution; excessive internal competition透支 (tòuzhī) – overdraw; overstrain (esp. health/energy)全员 (quányuán) – all staff; whole team资本驱动 (zīběn qūdòng) – capital-driven逻辑 (luójí) – logic; rationale可替代 (kě tìdài) – replaceable; substitutable异化 (yìhuà) – alienation; to become alienated空心化 (kōngxīn huà) – hollowing out (noun/verb)劣币驱逐良币 (lièbì qūzhú liángbì) – “bad money drives out good” (metaphor for low-quality content crowding out high-quality)审美 (shěnměi) – aesthetic taste驯化 (xùnhuà) – domesticate; to condition/train culturally系统性 (xìtǒng xìng) – systemic (性 = -ness)困境 (kùnjìng) – predicament; dire situation放大镜 (fàngdàjìng) – magnifying glass; (figurative) lens that magnifies疲惫 (píbèi) – exhausted; weary停顿 (tíngdùn) – pause; a beat红利 (hónglì) – dividend; windfall; bonus gains笼罩 (lǒngzhào) – to shroud; to envelopReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

3个月前

Episode 22. Why a Top Scholar Quit for Potatoes!

Key words for today综合体 (zònghétǐ) – Complex两极分化 (liǎngjí fēnhuà) – Polarization代名词 (dàimíngcí) – Synonym / Byword象征 (xiàngzhēng) – Symbol戏剧冲突 (xìjù chōngtū) – Dramatic conflict折射 (zhéshè) – To reflect / To refract (figurative: mirror a phenomenon)趋势 (qūshì) – Trend极端 (jíduān) – Extreme体制内 (tǐzhìnèi) – Within the system (bureaucratic structure)窒息 (zhìxī) – To suffocate / Stifling迭代 (diédài) – Iteration / Rapid renewal营销 (yíngxiāo) – Marketing思路 (sīlù) – Train of thought / Way of thinking主动 (zhǔdòng) – Take initiative / Active启示 (qǐshì) – Revelation / Inspiration体系 (tǐxì) – System / Structure理性 (lǐxìng) – Rational / Reason浪漫化 (làngmànhuà) – Romanticize承受能力 (chéngshòu nénglì) – Endurance / Bearing capacity可复制 (kě fùzhì) – Reproducible / Replicable变革 (biàngé) – Transformation / Reform挣扎 (zhēngzhá) – Struggle探索 (tànsuǒ) – ExplorationReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

3个月前

Episode 21. The Chinese Bathhouse: More Than a Shower

Key words for today综合体 (zònghétǐ) – Complex空间 (kōngjiān) – Space休闲 (xiūxián) – Leisure娱乐 (yúlè) – Entertainment社交 (shèjiāo) – Socializing流程 (liúchéng) – Procedure消费 (xiāofèi) – To spend/Consumption结账 (jiézhàng) – To settle the bill文化冲击 (wénhuà chōngjī) – Culture shock缓解 (huǎnjiě) – To alleviate角质 (jiǎozhì) – Keratin (dead skin)清爽 (qīngshuǎng) – Refreshed排毒 (páidú) – To detoxify解乏 (jiě fá) – To relieve fatigue无限量 (wúxiànliàng) – Unlimited supply应有尽有 (yīng yǒu jìn yǒu) – To have everything one could want减压 (jiǎn yā) – To reduce stress档次 (dàngcì) – Grade/Level奢华 (shēhuá) – Luxurious场所 (chǎngsuǒ) – VenueReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 20. Study in China:Tuition, Living Expenses

Key words for today成本 (chéngběn) – Cost开销 (kāixiāo) – Expenditure预算 (yùsuàn) – Budget弹性 (tánxìng) – Flexibility (in cost)投资 (tóuzī) – Investment回报 (huíbào) – Return (on investment)性价比 (xìngjiàbǐ) – Cost-performance ratio发达 (fādá) – Developed保守 (bǎoshǒu) – Conservative (estimate)申请 (shēnqǐng) – To apply for竞争 (jìngzhēng) – Competition技能 (jìnéng) – Skill跨国 (kuàguó) – Multinational简历 (jiǎnlì) – Resume (CV)奖学金 (jiǎngxuéjīn) – Scholarship补助 (bǔzhù) – Stipend/Subsidy硕士 (shuòshì) – Master's degree本科 (běnkē) – Bachelor's degree专业 (zhuānyè) – Major (field of study)Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

8分钟

Episode 19. China's Christmas: Cultural Remix

Key words for today世俗主义 (shì sú zhǔ yì) – Secularism实用主义 (shí yòng zhǔ yì) – Pragmatism中国化 (zhōng guó huà) – Sinicization / To make something Chinese商业化 (shāng yè huà) – Commercialization本土化 (běn tǔ huà) – Localization去宗教化 (qù zōng jiào huà) – De-religionization / To remove the religious elements包容性 (bāo róng xìng) – Inclusiveness底蕴 (dǐ yùn) – Cultural heritage / Profound cultural depth谐音 (xié yīn) – Homophone; phonetic coincidence拿来主义 (ná lái zhǔ yì) - "Borrowism" / The practice of adopting and adapting foreign things for one's own useReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

8分钟

Episode 18. Remote Work Realities

Key words for today早高峰（zǎo gāo fēng）– morning rush hour一线城市（yī xiàn chéng shì）– first-tier city选择（xuǎn zé）– choice / option现实（xiàn shí）– reality数字游民（shù zì yóu mín）– digital nomad古城（gù chéng）– old town / ancient city常住人口（cháng zhù rén kǒu）– resident population移民（yí mín）– immigrant / to immigrate隐藏成本（yǐn cáng chéng běn）– hidden cost医疗资源（yī liáo zī yuán）– medical resources三甲医院（sān jiǎ yī yuàn）– top-tier hospital (Class A, Grade 3 in China)Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 17. When Education Becomes War

Key words for today鸡娃 (jī wá) – “chicken-baby”，父母用尽各种方式逼孩子学习（流行词）焦虑 (jiāo lǜ) – anxiety内卷 (nèi juǎn) – involution, excessive competition教育军备竞赛 (jiào yù jūn bèi jìng sài) – educational arms race学区房 (xué qū fáng) – house/apartment within a good school district补习班 (bǔ xí bān) – cram school, tutoring class竞赛证书 (jìng sài zhèng shū) – competition certificate别人家的孩子 (bié rén jiā de hái zi) – “other people’s kids” (metaphor for comparison pressure)支出 (zhī chū) – expenditure抑郁症 (yì yù zhèng) – depression情绪崩溃 (qíng xù bēng kuì) – emotional breakdown规划 (guī huà) – to planReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 16. i or e? The MBTI Personality Tag Obsession

Key words for today人格标签 (rén gé biāo qiān) – personality label自我介绍 (zì wǒ jiè shào) – self-introduction通行证 (tōng xíng zhèng) – pass, permit争议 (zhēng yì) – controversy, dispute焦虑 (jiāo lǜ) – anxiety筛选 (shāi xuǎn) – to screen, to filter分类法 (fēn lèi fǎ) – classification method数据显示 (shù jù xiǎn shì) – data shows / statistics reveal薪资 (xīn zī) – salary, wage公平 (gōng píng) – fairness, justice解析 (jiě xī) – analysis, explanation包装 (bāo zhuāng) – to package, to market认可 (rèn kě) – recognition, approval限制 (xiàn zhì) – to limit, restrictReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 15. The Magic and Taboo of Chinese Numbers

Key words for today吉利 (jí lì) – auspicious, lucky发财 (fā cái) – to get rich, to make a fortune开幕式 (kāi mù shì) – opening ceremony特意 (tè yì) – deliberately, on purpose象征 (xiàng zhēng) – symbol, emblem便宜 (pián yi) – cheap, inexpensive (here: price lower than others)来源 (lái yuán) – origin, source完整 (wán zhěng) – complete, intact冲动 (chōng dòng) – impulsive顺利 (shùn lì) – smoothly, without difficulty永久 (yǒng jiǔ) – everlasting, permanent纪念日 (jì niàn rì) – anniversary, memorial day疯狂 (fēng kuáng) – crazy, frenzied拍卖 (pāi mài) – auction, to sell at auction身份 (shēn fèn) – identity, status抢手 (qiǎng shǒu) – in great demand, popular面子 (miàn zi) – face, reputation, prestige文化心理 (wén huà xīn lǐ) – cultural psychology顺风顺水 (shùn fēng shùn shuǐ) – (idiom) to go smoothly without obstacles长长久久 (cháng cháng jiǔ jiǔ) – lasting and enduringReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 14. Digital Detox for Anxious Times

Key words for today电子布洛芬 (diànzǐ bùluòfēn) - digital painkiller (phone escapism)多巴胺激增 (duōbā'àn jīzēng) - dopamine spike精神负债 (jīngshén fùzhài) - emotional debt无意识刷机 (wúyìshí shuājī) - mindless scrolling算法放大 (suànfǎ fàngdà) - algorithmic amplification即时快感 (jíshí kuàigǎn) - instant gratification社交比较 (shèjiāo bǐjiào) - social comparison待办清单 (dàibàn qīngdān) - pending tasks listReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 13. Vocational Ed: East Meets West

Key words for today中考分流 (zhōngkǎo fēnliú) - high school entrance exam streaming双元制 (shuāngyuán zhì) - German dual system职业本科 (zhíyè běnkē) - vocational bachelor's degree学分互认 (xuéfēn hùrèn) - credit transfer system企业参与度 (qǐyè cānyù dù) - enterprise engagement level师资结构 (shīzī jiégòu) - faculty composition社会认可度 (shèhuì rènkě dù) - social recognition level课程开发 (kèchéng kāifā) - curriculum development行业经验 (hángyè jīngyàn) - industry experience就业率 (jiùyè lǜ) - employment rateReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 12. Why Smart Spending Is the New Cool

Key words for today反向消费 (fǎn xiàng xiāo fèi) - rational consumption prioritizing value精致穷 (jīng zhì qióng) - appearing affluent while actually broke人设消费 (rén shè xiāo fèi) - buying things to maintain an image白人饭 (bái rén fàn) - simple Western-style meals (often overpriced)战袍 (zhàn páo) - expensive outfit worn only for special occasions二手循环 (èr shǒu xún huán) - secondhand recycling economy反季消费 (fǎn jì xiāo fèi) - buying off-season items at discounts领券消费 (lǐng quàn xiāo fèi) - coupon-driven purchasesReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 11. Why Gen-Z Chooses Astrology in the Algorithm Age

Key words for today星座运势 - horoscope predictions塔罗占卜 - tarot divination生辰八字 - Chinese birth astrology答案之书 - metaphorical book of life answers决策焦虑 - decision-making anxiety现代性焦虑 - modernity-induced anxiety五行缺木 - lacking wood element in Chinese cosmology中西合璧 - blending Eastern and Western traditionsAI算命 - AI-powered fortune telling运势分析 - luck analysisReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 10. Rental Red Flags You Can't Ignore

Key words for today押一付三 (yā yī fù sān) - deposit one month, pay three months' rent upfront物业费 (wùyè fèi) - property management fee违约金 (wéiyuē jīn) - penalty fee for contract breach实地看房 (shídì kàn fáng) - physically inspect the property明火禁用 (mínghuǒ jìnyòng) - open-flame cooking prohibited中介费 (zhōngjiè fèi) - real estate agent commission拍照留证 (pāizhào liú zhèng) - photograph as evidence朝南/朝北 (cháo nán/cháo běi) - south-facing/north-facing提前退房 (tíqián tuì fáng) - terminate lease early扣押金 (kòu yājīn) - withhold depositReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 9. Punny Chinese: Why Homophones Go Vira

Key words for today谐音梗 (xié yīn gěng) - pun wordplay破防 (pò fáng) - emotional breakdown弹幕 (dàn mù) - live comments overlay沙雕 (shā diāo) - silly but funny整活儿 (zhěng huór) - creative performance上头 (shàng tóu) - addictive enjoyment同音词 (tóng yīn cí) - homophones造梗 (zào gěng) - create memes笑果 (xiào guǒ) - comedic effect不正经 (bú zhèng jing) - playfully unseriousReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 8. No Cash? China's Digital Pay Solution

Key words for today移动支付 (yí dòng zhī fù) - mobile payment渗透率 (shèn tòu lǜ) - penetration rate二维码 (èr wéi mǎ) - QR code冻结账户 (dòng jié zhàng hù) - freeze account电子钱包 (diàn zǐ qián bāo) - digital wallet水电费 (shuǐ diàn fèi) - utility bills理财产品 (lǐ cái chǎn pǐn) - financial products社交钱包 (shè jiāo qián bāo) - social walletAA收款 (AA shōu kuǎn) - split payment刷脸支付 (shuā liǎn zhī fù) - facial recognition payment国际信用卡 (guó jì xìn yòng kǎ) - international credit card收款码 (shōu kuǎn mǎ) - payment QR code转账功能 (zhuǎn zhàng gōng néng) - transfer function无现金 (wú xiàn jīn) - cashless绑定银行卡 (bǎng dìng yín háng kǎ) - link bank cardReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 7. How Mixue Made Millions

Key words for today上门 (shàng mén) - to visit someone's home首富 (shǒu fù) - the richest person in a region洗脑 (xǐ nǎo) - brainwashing; extremely catchy消费降级 (xiāo fèi jiàng jí) - consumption downgrading性价比 (xìng jià bǐ) - cost-performance ratio闷声发大财 (mèn shēng fā dà cái) - to quietly make a fortune地摊 (dì tān) - street stall; roadside stand刨冰 (bào bīng) - shaved ice dessert营收 (yíng shōu) - revenue; business income净利润 (jìng lì rùn) - net profit高端路线 (gāo duān lù xiàn) - high-end market strategy裁员 (cái yuán) - to lay off employees品类 (pǐn lèi) - product category; product varietyReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 6. Labubu Craze: Why This Toy Sells for $1M

Key words for today痴迷 (chī mí) - obsessed雕塑 (diāo sù) - sculpture成交 (chéng jiāo) - to complete a transaction拆解 (chāi jiě) - to analyze, break down辨识度 (biàn shí dù) - recognizability引爆 (yǐn bào) - to trigger, set off配饰 (pèi shì) - accessory机制 (jī zhì) - mechanism策略 (cè lüè) - strategy概率 (gài lǜ) - probability赋予 (fù yǔ) - to endow, bestow货币 (huò bì) - currency授予 (shòu yǔ) - to confer, awardReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 5. China's 'Red Sister' Sex Scam

Key words for today勾搭 (gōu dā) - to seduce风情万种 (fēng qíng wàn zhǒng) - exceedingly charming知心 (zhī xīn) - intimate, understanding上门 (shàng mén) - to visit someone's home涉嫌 (shè xián) - to be suspected of淫秽 (yín huì) - obscene, pornographic物品 (wù pǐn) - goods, articles无期徒刑 (wú qī tú xíng) - life imprisonment刑罚 (xíng fá) - penalty, punishment谎报 (huǎng bào) - to falsely report作死 (zuò sǐ) - to seek death (slang for reckless behavior)Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 4. The Tao of Chinese E-commerce

Key words for today电商 (diànshāng) - e-commerce网购 (wǎnggòu) - online shopping渗透率 (shèntòulǜ) - penetration rate淘宝 (Táobǎo) - Taobao (shopping platform)9块9包邮 (jiǔ kuài jiǔ bāo yóu) - 9.9 RMB with free shipping奢侈品 (shēchǐpǐn) - luxury goods评价 (píngjià) - reviews/ratings买家秀 (mǎijiāxiù) - buyer's show (real customer photos)质量 (zhìliàng) - quality参差不齐 (cēncībùqí) - uneven quality (idiom)京东 (Jīngdōng) - JD.com正品 (zhèngpǐn) - genuine products售后 (shòuhòu) - after-sales service物流 (wùliú) - logistics当日达 (dāngrìdá) - same-day delivery拼多多 (Pīnduōduō) - Pinduoduo拼着买更便宜 (pīnzhe mǎi gèng piányi) - cheaper when buying together砍一刀 (kǎn yīdāo) - Pinduoduo's group discount feature便宜 (piányi) - cheap/inexpensive百亿补贴 (bǎiyì bǔtiē) - billion-dollar subsidies抖音电商 (Dǒuyīn diànshāng) - Douyin e-commerce直播带货 (zhíbò dàihuò) - live-stream shopping冲动消费 (chōngdòng xiāofèi) - impulse buying小红书 (Xiǎohóngshū) - Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book)种草 (zhòngcǎo) - "plant grass" (product recommendations)测评 (cèpíng) - product testing and reviews揭秘 (jiēmì) - to reveal secretsReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 3. Delivery Wars: Fight for Your Bite

Key words for today便宜 (piányi) - cheap以前 (yǐqián) - before, in the past现在 (xiànzài) - now为什么 (wèishénme) - why辛苦 (xīnkǔ) - hard (work), tiring价格 (jiàgé) - price政府 (zhèngfǔ) - government公司 (gōngsī) - company合作 (hézuò) - to cooperate部分 (bùfen) - part, portion现象 (xiànxiàng) - phenomenon商业 (shāngyè) - commerce, business补贴 (bǔtiē) - subsidy扰乱 (rǎoluàn) - to disrupt市场 (shìchǎng) - market优惠券 (yōuhuì quàn) - discount coupon约谈 (yuētán) - to summon for a talk (official context)营销 (yíngxiāo) - marketing大战 (dàzhàn) - (large-scale) battle代言 (dàiyán) - to endorse (a brand)谐音梗 (xiéyīn gěng) - pun (wordplay based on similar sounds)Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

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Episode 2. Bridge to the Future: China's Gaokao System

Key words for today命运 (mìngyùn) - destiny省份 (shěngfèn) - province考生 (kǎoshēng) - exam candidate逆天 (nìtiān) - to defy fate犯困 (fànkùn) - feel drowsy试卷 (shìjuàn) - exam paper动员 (dòngyuán) - mobilization辞职 (cízhí) - resign绕路 (ràolù) - detour准考证 (zhǔnkǎozhèng) - exam admission ticket优待 (yōudài) - preferential treatment寒门 (hánmén) - impoverished family终身 (zhōngshēn) - lifelong紧张 (jǐnzhāng) - nervous制度 (zhìdù) - system公平 (gōngpíng) - fair类似 (lèisì) - similarReady to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Episode 1. Why Chinese Gen-Z Are Obsessed With '特种兵式旅游'?

Key words for today打卡 (dǎkǎ) - to check in (at a location)凌晨 (língchén) - early morning (before dawn)流行 (liúxíng) - to be popular导航 (dǎoháng) - navigation视频 (shìpín) - video值得 (zhíde) - to be worth拥挤 (yōngjǐ) - crowded宣传 (xuānchuán) - to promote报复 (bàofù) - revenge; retaliatory盛行 (shèngxíng) - to prevail; be widespread焦虑 (jiāolǜ) - anxiety欣赏 (xīnshǎng) - to appreciate (scenery)促进 (cùjìn) - to promote (development)特种兵 (tèzhǒngbīng) - special forces (commando)基础设施 (jīchǔ shèshī) - infrastructure精打细算 (jīngdǎxìsuàn) - to budget meticulously九宫格 (jiǔgōnggé) - 9-square grid (social media layout)洪崖洞 (Hóngyá Dòng) - Hongya Cave (Chongqing landmark)抖音 (Dǒuyīn) - Douyin (TikTok)小红书 (Xiǎohóngshū) - Little Red Book (social app)报复性旅游 (bàofùxìng lǚyóu) - revenge travel穷鬼套餐 (qióngguǐ tàocān) - "poor ghost meal" (budget fast-food set)青春没有售价 (qīngchūn méiyǒu shòujià) - "Youth has no price tag" (viral travel slogan)Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, we dive into Why Chinese Gen-Z Are Obsessed With 'Commando-Style Travel'. You’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people.Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese TutorsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com