Howto.Zhongwen好土中文

Do you like your job? Are you looking for better development in your profession? In this episode, we will introduce some essential concepts about job hunting. Also, we will talk about the newest trend of making your interests become one of your professions: working as a slashie, a multi-hyphenate.  除了你正在做的那份全職工作以外，還有沒有什麼你很想做的事情？這一集我們從「斜槓」聊起，還會聊到...

Lunch time! What "bento"(boxed meal) would you like to have? Chicken drumsticks, chicken cutlet or pork ribs? Why do Taiwanese people often "order bento" for lunch? And what's inside the bento? Let's listen to this episode in the lunch time! 吃午餐了！你要什麼「便當」？雞腿、雞排、排骨.....，還可以選三個配菜喔！為什麼台灣人午餐常常「訂便當」？便當裡又有哪些菜色呢？邊吃午餐，邊聽今天的好土中文吧！...

When it comes to religion, it seems to be very personal and sensitive information. Yet, Taiwan is famous for its various religious culture, as well as most Taiwanese have an open attitude toward religions. In this episode, we will introduce the major religions in Taiwan, also the often-seen religious phrases, expressions in our daily life. Next time when you visit Taiwan, see if you can recognize...

During the weekend, do you prefer to go traveling or to stay at home enjoying indoor activities? In this episode, we will first talk about the way to describe an indoorsy person in Chinese. Then we will explore the meaning of '旅' and its common combinations with other characters. In addition, we will discuss the reasons for having a trip and the types of traveling. 放假的時候，你喜歡宅在家還是出...

Do you like gardening? Are you a plant lover? For most plant lovers, found a new leaf on the plant is such an inspiring thing---that proved the growth of life and the accumulation of time. Why do people like to plant plants in their houses? Why do people get energy from quiescent plants? How do we call people in Chinese who are bad at gardening and planting? In this episode, Lisa and April will di...

Camping is the best way to feel nature. Yet, some people think preparing for camping outside is troublesome and exhausting, they'd rather stay at home. In this episode, the camping-lover, Joanne, will tell you the new trend of camping in Taiwan. You will learn some knowledge about camping and the reason why camping is getting popular in Taiwan recently. If you are wondering about the pleasure of c...

In Taiwan, it is easy to find a restaurant that provides various choices of vegetarian dishes and meat at the same time. So people with different food preferences can enjoy their mealtime together. In this episode, we will tell you some tips and useful sentences for requesting vegetarian food in a restaurant. 「素食」、「蔬食」怎麼分？全素、奶蛋素...你吃的是哪一種素？該怎麼讓店家知道你不能吃哪些東...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above). Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen Taiwan is famous for various delicious food. What is your favorite food? What is the one you will never try? In this episode, we will talk about some 'UNIQUE' food in Taiwan, and how to describe the taste and the texture of food. Besi...

"búcuò"(不錯) is a common adjective that Chinese native speakers used a lot for showing their positive reviews of things. However, "búcuò" contains various pragmatic meanings, which often make learners confused. In this episode, we will make some authentic examples of "búcuò" to investigate the many faces of "búcuò". 「不錯」的意思是「很好」，還是「還可以」？台灣人說「不錯」的時候，到底是覺得好還...

The traditional market provides us fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and cooked food. It is also a perfect place to train your Chinese proficiency. The language we come across in the market is full of functional purposes. We count objects and address people in a very different way. Well, at least very different from the textbook we studied in class. Explore the 'real' market language with us in this...

<New series: 好土 café>   In this new series, we will invite our 'foreign' audiences to come to have a chat with us in Chinese. Who will be our first special guest? We are very glad to be able to invite Akiko(亞希子, yǎxīzǐ) coming to our podcasts. Akiko is a fan of Taiwan. She is a Japanese girl who has visited Taiwan more than 20 times! In <好土 café> , she will talk about why a...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above). Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen Have you ever had a meal with Chinese friends? In this episode, we will talk about the manners you need to know for having a meal with Chinese friends. We will also discuss how to respond to Chinese friends' entertaining politely. You...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above) Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen According to a marketing report, the density of convenience stores in Taiwan is in second place around the world. The convenience store not only opens for 24 hours but also provides various services. In this episode, we will show you t...

'We see the same moon, you and I'. Moon is a very representative symbol of arts and literature across time. The waxing and waning of the moon have often been borrowed by the poet and writer, referring to people's reunion and departure. In this episode, we will introduce some famous quotes that Chinese people often mentioned during the mid-autumn festival. Taste the beauty and feel the affection fr...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above) Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen ) before you listen to this episode.  People standing along the street with packed garbage, waiting for the musical garbage truck to come. That is a very odd but classic scene for the foreigners who saw this for the first time. In this episode, we will talk about...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above) Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen Typhoon is a special weather phenomenon that people in Taiwan can experience during summer and early fall. Typhoon hits Taiwan with torrential rains and fierce wind, usually causing flooding and landslides. In this episode, we will dis...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above) Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. We are facing plenty of choices every day. Do you have difficulties while you are making decisions? What do you think when you make a decision? In this episode, we are going to talk about why people sometimes being indecisive? 每次出門前總是拿了三件衣服出來，沒辦法決定穿哪件...

Recommend Level: CEFR A2 (and above) Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen The concept of ghosts is a taboo in traditional Chinese culture. People avoid mentioning ghosts in daily life, especially in the 7th month (the ghost month) of the lunar calendar. However, the character 鬼(guǐ, ghost) is an often-used...

Recommend Level: A2 (and above) Please preview the keywords of this week on Facebook before you listen to this episode. https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen Chinese Valentine's Day (qīxì) is coming this week. Can you sense the sweet atmosphere in the air? In this episode, we will show you how to describe different statuses of LOVE in Chinese. We will also demonstrate some frequently-used phrase...

Recommend level: (CEFR) A2+ Preview the keywords before you listen to this episode. Facebook page↓ https://www.facebook.com/howto.zhongwen/ We sometimes are lazybones or just don't have time to go out buying food and daily supplies. In this episode, we will compare the differences in delivery service from now and the old days. We will also discuss why the delivery service is getting popular in Tai...

Have you ever ordered a drink in the bubble tea shop in Taiwan? It seems a very complicated task for foreigners to get the drink they want. In this episode, we will show you some tips for figuring out the contents of the teashop menu, and introduce the sentences you might hear while ordering a drink. 「一杯大杯珍珠奶茶半糖去冰，謝謝！」你知道怎麼在手搖茶飲店點飲料嗎？在這一集我們會討論一些小訣竅，...

What is your favorite number? Does your culture prefer any specific number? In this episode, we will talk about the traditional images of numbers in Chinese culture. We will also show you some interesting usages of Chinese numbers created by the younger generation. 你最喜歡、最不喜歡哪個數字？你知道台灣人喜歡跟不喜歡的數字嗎？哪些數字可能有特別的意思？有哪些數字可以傳遞秘密訊息呢？快來瞭解數字的秘...

You may find that Taiwanese often start a sentence with 'buhaoyisi'. What does it mean when people say 'buhaoyisi' to you. In this episode, we will talk about the term 'buhaoyisi' under the Taiwan context, from the semantic to the culture. 「真是不好意思，這是我的一點小意思。」「你這人真有意思，那我可不好意思了！」「不好意思」到底是什麼意思？不來聽就沒意思了！

 Some people said that happiness is receiving what you shopped online. People also said that online shopping gives them a reason to live for another 3-5 business days. These funny quotes showed the role and the importance of online shopping in our life. This episode will talk about words and the procedures you must know while doing your online shopping.   你試過在台灣「網路購物」嗎？有哪...

Summer in Taiwan is always humid and sweltering. How do Taiwanese help themselves feel comfortable during the summer? In this episode, we will talk about the accessories we use and the tips for getting through the summer heat. This episode may answer the questions you have about the summer in Taiwan.   You can listen to "好土中文(howto.zhongwen)" on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, a...