China Chat

Today’s word is”toilet“ 厕所 “ce suo”. When you need one, you really need one. Just say that word and someone will come to your rescue. Jiajia has a hard time focusing and Tommy provides an unwanted musical interlude.

Today’s phrase is “wait a moment” 等一下 “deng yi xia”. That’s what Jiajia hears Chris say anytime they go anywhere. But that’s not nearly as maddening as when Chris hits the elevator button with her elbow. 

Today’s words are “left” and “right”. 左边，右边 “zuobian”, “youbian”. Jiajia and Chris reminisce about their landlord in Harbin, talk about their experience during the pandemic, and  Jiajia justifies Tommy’s bald haircut. 

Today’s phrase is: “Autumn has come” 秋天来了 “qiutian lai le”. Jiajia catches 2 big, stinky fish and makes a new friend. Chris gives some more background on the author Hugh Lofting, author of the “Doctor Doolittle” books.

JiaJia’s birthday was filled with cardboard cake and fishing! Today’s phrase is “Happy Birthday to You” 祝你生日快乐 “zhu ni shengri kuaile”. Chris talks about Hugh Lofting and “Dr. Doolittle”. She adores that book.

Jiajia and Chris talk about numbers today. “One”,  yi, 一 and so on… Tommy has a sneezing fit and Jiajia is faint with hunger. 

Today’s phrase is, 吃了吗, “chilema”, “Have you eaten?” It’s a casual and friendly way to say hello in China. Jiajia is obsessed with his new watch face, Chris wants to order more Boss coffee, and Jiajia and Chris play the face game.

Today’s phrase is, “Long time, no see!”, “haojiubujian”, 好久不见. Jiajia and Chris chat about childhood memories, “Star Trek” and the marvel of self-driving cars.

The phrase of the day is, “It’s okay”, “meiguanxi” 没关系. Jiajia says it’s a good way to respond if someone accidentally slaps you. Jiajia and Chris also extol the virtues of earplugs. 

Tommy and Lucky are very lively today. Lots of dog and cat shenanigans keep disrupting our recording! The phrase of the day is “duibuqi“对不起 “I’m sorry” or “excuse me”. You can contact us at: yangjiajia@live.cn

The words of the day are “please” “qing” 请 and “thank you” 谢谢 “xiexie”. Jiajia and Chris talk about pet shenanigans, oatmeal and happy chickens. 

The word of the day is “earrings” 耳环 “er huan”. Jiajia and Chris talk about missing earrings, long hair, and Jiajia with long, permed blonde hair, piercing his ear with a needle back in his 20s.

The phrase of the day is “roll over”, “dagun”, 打滚. Chris also recounts again how Jiajia got into big trouble and her early experiences with the iPhone.

The word of the day is “What”, “shenme”  什么 which is useful for a myriad of situations. There’s a myriad of new coffee shops throughout Lishui and Shiqiu including the new Sky Pool Coffee, the Migrant Cafe and East Shijiu Lake Restaurant Tea Coffee Drinks where Jiajia had the best dessert cake of his life!

Today’s phrase is “too hot” 太热了 “tai re le”. It works for weather, food and handsome people. [呲牙] Jiajia gives an update on his mom, and Chris corrects herself.

JiaJia’s mom calls him to beg him to not go fishing. That’s a switch! She’s afraid the hungry ghosts will get him! The word of the day is, “ghost” 鬼 “gui”.  You can contact us at: yangjiajia@live.cn Please like and follow! 

Jiajia and Chris talk about “cups” 杯 “bei” and “bottles” 瓶 “ping” as well as the movie “Project Hail Mary” which they both adore. You can contact us at: yangjiajia@live.cn

The most important word in the English language is “coffee” 咖啡 “ka fei”. Okay.  At least it is to Chris. JiaJia’s favorite word is “fish” 鱼 “yu” and since his birthday is coming he’s angling for a new fishing pole, despite his denials!

Jiajia has cake and eats it, too! The word of the day is “cake“ 蛋糕 “dan gao”. It’s delicious, but Chris’s tummy says, ” No, thank you“.

The word of the day is “banana”. 香蕉 “xiang jiao”.  We give a “Lucky One” update and decide to be patient (yes, Chris. That means you!).

Jiajia and Chris extol the deliciousness of fermented tofu, revisit red flower oil, and talk about shortening attention spans.

Typhoons Saudel, Zitan and Janravi are all on their way toward China. Chris and Jiajia order a toilet trainer for Lucky and Tommy whines so much, she gets to sit on the couch.

Chris and Jiajia talk about their air conditioning woes, Jiajia is shocked by Chris’ choice of words and they discuss how to say “pie” and “tart” in Chinese.

Jiajia and Chris give a Lucky update, talk about tricks and tips in taking in a stray animal, and how Charlie claimed Tommy as his dog. 

Jiajia took a spill after tripping on the dog gate and Chris gives him tons of advice on what to do. She loves it when she gets a chance to be bossy!