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This year, Taiwan is facing a severe drought ever. What will happen when there is no rainy season or typhoons in Taiwan? What do Taiwanese do for water conservation? In this episode, we will talk about the reason for the water shortage in Taiwan. We will also share some tips for reducing the waste of water. Come and learn some useful Chinese terms with us, so you can discuss this topic with your T...

When the smell of rice dumplings filled the air, that tells you the Dragon Boat Festival is coming. In this episode, we will introduce the customs of the dragon boat festival from a life-living perspective. Enjoy your delicious rice dumplings(zongzi) while listening to our show. Happy Dragon Boat Festival~Duānwǔ jié kuàilè~ 介紹：當街上到處飄著粽子的香氣，就表示端午節快到了。你知道端午節要做哪些事...

Have you ever tried "Chinese Medicine"? Regarding Chinese Medicine, the first image that came to our mind is the unique treatments that doctors used, such as, pulse taking, acupuncture, herbal medicine. In this episode, we are going to uncover Chinese medicine and show you the actual circumstances you might encounter while you walk into a Chinese Medicine Clinic. 你曾經看過中醫嗎?中醫的看診、治療...

Has the Covid-19 3rd level alert changed your life? Taiwanese face a new lifestyle after the 3rd level restriction measures had been announced, such as working from home, wearing masks all the time except at home, avoiding gatherings, and unnecessary traveling or out. In this episode, we will show you the words you need to know during this pandemic-prevention period. Follow us( 好土中文Howto.zhong...

When Taiwanese people deciding the place of having a meal, 'eat out' is the most common choice. By contrast, dining out is not a frequent event under most of the non-Taiwanese cultural context. Why Taiwanese prefer to have a meal out than cook by themselves? In this episode, we will discuss the possible reasons behind it. Follow us(好土中文Howto.zhongwen) on instagram or Facebook to see th...

Do you have a Chinese name? Do you know the meaning of your name? Do you think your name can represent who you are? In this episode, we are going to talk about how Chinese people give someone a name. We will also show you some interesting knowledge of Chinese names. Follow us(好土中文Howto.zhongwen) on instagram or Facebook to see the key words for each episode. 你有中文名字嗎?你知道你的中文名字的...

Bonus Episode: Learning, online. This week, the very first time, all the schools in Taiwan are asked to suspended classes because of the epidemic of Covid-19. All the physical classes switch to online classes in one night. In this bonus episode, we will talk about the course types of online learning and the funny unexpected situations while having online courses. We will also show you some useful...

How do Taiwanese people greet each other when they meet? How to start a short and proper conversation with someone you are not very familiar with? In this episode, we will show you the common way of greetings in Chinese, and some safe topics when you talk to Taiwanese people. 台灣人通常怎麼打招呼呢?你在打過招呼以後，通常都聊些什麼話題呢？在這集節目當中，我們將討論一下各種打招呼的方法，以及如何在打...