The Lone Mandarin Teacher

五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese

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《五分钟中文》是一档面向中高级中文学习者的播客节目，用自然的中文聊中国语言文化，还有生活中一些有意思的话题。作为一名高中中文老师，我会分享中国和美国生活中的观察、旅行见闻，以及中文学习中有趣的话题。每期节目的录音稿都可以在我的网站免费获取。如果您有任何问题或建议，欢迎通过电子邮件联系我： TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com 5 Minute Chinese is a podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, featuring natural Mandarin conversations about Chinese language, culture, and everyday life. As a high school Mandarin teacher, I share observations about life in China and the United States, tra...

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Ep.13 抖音 (Dǒu yīn) the Chinese TikTok 22.10.2021 4:24

In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 抖音 (dǒu yīn) the Chinese TikTok: why is it called douyin? What do people do on douyin? And why does China have its own version of TikTok? Useful words for comprehension 标志 biāozhì: logo, sign 音符yīnfú: (music) note 地位dìwèi: status 娱乐生活方式yúlè shēnghuó fāngshì: Entertainment lifestyle 短视频 duǎn shìpín: short videos 刷抖音shuā dǒu yīn: scrolling...

Ep.12 (English) Buzzword 卷(juǎn): Forced into the rat race 15.10.2021 4:36

This English episode explores the meaning of 卷 (juǎn) in two contexts: school and work. As the Chinese society increasingly forces its people into various rat races from cradle to grave, I wish we can all live a life of our own of love, intention and enjoyment. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激...

Ep.11 Buzzword 卷(juǎn): Forced into the rat race 15.10.2021 4:27

This Mandarin episode explores the meaning of 卷 (juǎn) in two contexts: school and work. As the Chinese society increasingly forces its people into various rat races from cradle to grave, I wish we can all live a life of our own of love, intention and enjoyment. 补课/补习班 bǔ kè/bǔ xí bān: cram school, after-school tutoring 努力程度 nǔ lì chéng dù: degree of effort (how hard you work) 被别人落...

Ep.10 机场广播 Airport Announcement ✈️ 14.10.2021 6:05

In this episode, I read an airport announcement (regular speed and slow speed) and go over 10 useful vocabulary and expressions. The script is as follows. 尊敬的旅客朋友们，我们抱歉地通知您，您乘坐的国航4879次，飞往上海的航班由于暴风雪，被临时取消了。在此我们深表歉意。新的具体起飞时间待定。我们将密切关注天气预报。请您在候机大厅安静等候新的广播通知。中国国家航空公司将安排大家在首都机场的天水大酒店...

Ep.9 乒乓球在中国🏓️ Table Tennis in China 12.10.2021 6:32

This Mandarin episode explores why table tennis is so popular in China. After the reading, I pick out and explain some useful vocabulary and expressions for you in Mandarin and English. 随着中国的经济发展水平的提高，中国大众有了更多的时间投入到自己的业余活动中。中国人最热衷的娱乐运动/活动之一就是乒乓球。乒乓球被称为中国的“国球”，首先是因为在中国它有广大的群众基础，几亿人会打乒乓球，四、五千万人...

Ep.8 Proverb 磨刀不误砍柴工: Sharpen your axe, expedite the job (bilingual explanation) 11.10.2021 5:38

In this episode (a mix of English and Mandarin explanation), I talk about the Chinese proverb 磨刀不误砍柴工 (mó dāo bú wù kǎn chái gōng): (literally) honing your ax will not hold up your wood-chopping job. The proverb tells us that the time we spend on improving our tools and taking care of ourselves in preparation for the job is not wasted. It will pay off in way of increased productivity. Send...

Ep.7 (English) Buzzword 学霸 (and 学渣)- Academic Lord 11.10.2021 3:29

In this English episode, we talk about the meaning of 学霸 (a top academic) and its opposite 学渣。 Send us Fan Mail Support the show 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you’re welcome to show your support through the options below. Your su...

Ep.6 Buzzword 学霸 (and 学渣): Academic Lord 11.10.2021 3:29

In this Mandarin episode, we explore what is 学霸 (xué bà) a top student in academics (opposite word is 学渣 xué zhā). Send us Fan Mail Support the show 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you’re welcome to show your support through the opt...

Ep.5 (English) Buzzword 社畜 Society's Farm Animal 10.10.2021 3:05

In this English episode, I talk about the buzzword 社畜: its translation, use, and my take on the word. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you’re welcome to show your support through the options below. You...

Ep.4 Buzzword 社畜 Society's Farm Animal 10.10.2021 3:39

In this Mandarin episode, I try to unpack the meaning of the Chinese buzzword 社畜 (shè chù): society's farm animal Send us Fan Mail Support the show 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you’re welcome to show your support through the...

Ep.3 对话练习: 去海滨小城旅游 Conversation Practice: Travel to the Beach Town 10.10.2021 5:46

In this all-Mandarin episode, we will practice answering six travel-related questions. You will have 20s after each question to respond. My personal response starts at the end of your response time. You can practice according to your own needs. Let me know if you have any questions or need further help. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对...

Ep.2 现代中国人的审美变化 Beauty Standards in China 09.10.2021 3:04

This all-Mandarin episode talks about beauty standards and recents shifts in beauty concepts in modern China. 中国的传统文化和现代文化的审美不太一样。古代胖是美。比如在唐朝的时候，女人胖一些更受人喜爱，欢迎。现在中国社会却不一样了：现在主流文化认为女人越瘦越好。很多女生虽然并不胖，却总是在减肥。为了减肥，很多女生不好好吃饭，导致身体健康都出现了问题。经常生病。现在不健康的审美也受到了很多人的批评...

Ep.1 智能手机的利弊 The Good and Bad about Smartphone in China 09.10.2021 4:42

This all-Mandarin episode explores the pros and cons of smartphone use by Chinese people. 中国改革开放以后科技，经济都有了飞速的发展。中国的工业产品也慢慢跻身世界先进行列。中国的5G网络，人工智能，电动车都是新一代中国科技的代表。这其中对中国人影响最大的是智能手机和移动网络。智能手机近些年在中国获得了极大地普及。据统计，中国现在智能手机的数量已经超过了中国人口的数量。很多人不只有一个手机。而且经常...