E04 你想要什么超能力｜A Chinese Teacher’s Energy Management Secrets
In this episode of Chàng Shuō Zhōngwén, host Daisy chats with the warm and lively Teacher Xiao about “superpowers.” Teacher Xiao shares the superpower she most wants—endless energy—and how it would help her balance work, family, and personal time. Featured Guest:Teacher Xiao (Xiǎo Lǎoshī): A mother of a two-year-old daughter and a beloved Chinese teacher at Chinese Surfing. In daily life, she is learning how to manage her energy wisely, finding balance between parenting, teaching, and self-care.Timestamps & Key Takeaways00:00:45 – Topic 1: What Superpower Would You Want Most?Teacher Xiao’s most desired superpower is “unlimited energy.” She wishes for more time to rest, exercise, and especially play with her two-year-old daughter.📖 Keywords to learn: 超能力 (chāo nénglì) – superpower, 精力 (jīnglì) – energy, 陪伴 (péibàn) – to accompany/spend time with00:06:20 – Topic 2: Why Doesn’t Daisy Want a Superpower?Daisy believes happiness is more important—even without superpowers, we can do our best with what we have. Her “superpower” would be giving superpowers to others, like passing out “magic coffee”!📖 Keywords to learn: 开心 (kāixīn) – happy, 努力 (nǔlì) – to strive/effort, 魔法(mófǎ) - magic00:11:50 – Topic 3: If You Really Had This Superpower, Would You Use It Daily?Teacher Xiao thinks people need different levels of energy at different life stages. Right now, in her “middle years,” she feels she needs it most. But she imagines that by her 50s or 60s, she may not need as much—learning instead to relax and accept.📖 Keywords to learn: 阶段 (jiēduàn) – stage, 放松 (fàngsōng) – to relax, 享受 (xiǎngshòu) – to enjoy00:18:30 – Topic 4: Would Superpowers Make Life Better or More Complicated?In the short term, superpowers could solve immediate problems. But if everyone had them, or if used long-term, they might lead to dissatisfaction or losing sight of one’s original intentions. 📖 Keywords to learn: 满足 (mǎnzú) – satisfied, 节奏 (jiézòu) – pace/rhythm, 压力 (yālì) – pressure00:25:10 – Topic 5: How Can We Gain More Energy Without Superpowers?Teacher Xiao shares two practical tips: Handle tasks like closing phone apps: Focus on one thing at a time, “close” it when done, and avoid multitasking to preserve mental energy. Take words at face value: Don’t overthink “hidden meanings.” If someone says A, assume they mean A—reduce over-interpretation and guesswork.📖 Keywords to learn: 任务 (rènwù) – task, 理解 (lǐjiě) – to understand, 简单 (jiǎndān) – simple00:31:40 – Topic 6: Life’s “Energy Boosters”—Herbal Coffee?Teacher Xiao mentions her recent interest in “herbal coffee,” a blend of traditional Chinese herbs and coffee—a possible fun way to recharge.📖 Keywords to learn: 中药 (zhōngyào) – Chinese medicine, 咖啡 (kāfēi) – coffee, 文化 (wénhuà) – culture, 产品 (chǎnpǐn) – product00:35:20 – Wrap-Up & Next Episode TeaserWe’d Love to Hear From You! If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? What are your personal tips for managing energy and staying focused? What else would you like Teacher Xiao or another Chinese teacher to talk about?Feel free to leave a comment on the podcast platform or share your thoughts in your Chinese learning community!Interested in Chinese Classes or Course Consultation?Email: info@chinese-surfing.comWeChat: Chinesesurfing2Instagram & Xiaohongshu: Chinese SurfingFree learning resources: www.chinese-surfing.comFor a full PDF transcript of this episode, email: daisy@chinese-surfing.com
