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Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through culture and real life

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Welcome to Little Mandarin — your weekly podcast for Chinese language, culture, and real life. New episodes every Tuesday. A space for curious learners, working professionals, and anyone who wants to learn, improve, or reconnect with Chinese. Expect useful everyday language, cultural insight, a bit of history, and a closer look at modern Chinese life.▶ Lessons: preply search：xinyue z.https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1750365014.903645&ep=▶ YouTube: The Mandarin Edit

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Cute Compliments 💕 Easy Mandarin Expressions S01E55【ENG】可爱的夸奖 18.11.2025 12:52

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Learn how to give cute compliments in Mandarin 💕 From “you’re so cute” to “your smile is so bright,” this episode will tea...

After Karaoke 🍢🍜 Midnight Snack Culture in Mandarin S01E54【ENG】唱K后的夜宵 13.11.2025 10:16

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍢🍜 After karaoke comes the best part — midnight snacks! In this episode, we explore Chinese 夜宵 culture , from BBQ skewe...

Karaoke Nightlife in Mandarin 🎤 S01E54【ENG】唱K的夜生活 11.11.2025 13:40

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🎤 Ready to sing your heart out? In this episode, we dive into karaoke nightlife in China — also known as KTV! Learn how to...

Sweet or Salty? 🍡🥟 Mandarin Snack Talk S01E53【ENG】甜还是咸 06.11.2025 13:13

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍡🥟 Sweet or salty? In this episode, we compare China’s favorite snacks — tanghulu, jianbing, baozi, and youtiao. You’ll l...

Autumn Street Food Vibes 🌰🍂 Learn Mandarin S01E53【ENG】街头小吃 04.11.2025 17:56

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍠🌰🌽 Let’s talk about the cozy street foods of autumn in China — roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and chestnuts! In this epi...

Polite Mandarin 🌸 Talking with Seniors S01E52【ENG】礼貌尊敬的表达 30.10.2025 13:32

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🌸 In this episode, we learn polite and respectful ways to talk with seniors in Mandarin . Practice using “请” with “您,” r...

Autumn Activities 🍂 Chongyang Festival in Mandarin S01E52【ENG】秋天活动与重阳节 28.10.2025 23:13

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Let’s talk about autumn activities in Mandarin and the Chongyang Festival (重阳节). Learn new seasonal words, practice gram...

Life’s Flavors 🌶️🍋 Talking About Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, Salty in Mandarin S01E51【ENG】酸甜苦辣咸 23.10.2025 14:44

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Let’s explore the five flavors of Chinese food — sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty ! In this episode, you’ll learn how to...

Hotpot Time 🍲🔥 Talking About Chinese Hotpot in Mandarin S01E51【ENG】火锅 21.10.2025 15:33

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍲🔥 Let’s talk about Chinese hotpot (火锅 huǒguō) ! In this episode, you’ll learn fun and useful Mandarin words to descr...

Sweet Autumn Treats 🍰🌰 Desserts in Mandarin S01E50【ENG】秋天的甜品 16.10.2025 15:04

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍰🌰 Autumn isn’t just about fruits — it’s also dessert season! In today’s episode, we explore autumn sweets in Mandarin,...

Autumn Fruits 🍐🍂 Talking About Autumn Fruits in Mandarin S01E50【ENG】秋天的水果 14.10.2025 15:39

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Autumn is here! In today’s episode, we talk about autumn fruits in Mandarin — apples, grapes, persimmons, pears, and more...

Mid-Autumn Festival 🌕🥮 Celebrate the Full Moon Together S01E49【ENG】中秋节 07.10.2025 20:02

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s Mid-Autumn Festival time! 🌕🥮 In this episode, we talk about family reunions, mooncakes, and why the full moon is s...

How Many Days Off Do We Get? 🗓️ Holidays in China S01E48【ENG】假期 02.10.2025 30:22

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 How many holidays do people in China really get? 🗓️ From one-day breaks like Tomb-Sweeping Day to the famous week-long Go...

China’s Big Birthday 🎉 National Day Explained S01E48【ENG】国庆节 30.09.2025 23:28

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 China’s National Day 🎉 is celebrated every year on October 1st. In this episode, we’ll explore how people celebrate, wha...

Are You Addicted to Stationery? 🖊️ Cute Mandarin Words Inside S01E47【ENG】文具控 25.09.2025 14:34

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Are you a stationery addict? 🖊️ In this episode, we explore the world of 文具 (wénjù – stationery) and learn how to talk...

What’s in My Pencil Bag? ✏️ Stationery in Mandarin S01E47【ENG】笔袋 23.09.2025 18:26

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 What’s hiding inside your pencil bag? ✏️ In this episode, we open it up together and learn how to say common stationery i...

Are Chinese People Really Good at Math? ➗🤔 Busting the Stereotype S01E46【ENG】数学刻板印象 18.09.2025 20:44

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Math stereotype time ➗🤔! In this episode, we explore the famous cliché: Are Chinese people really good at math? From ex...

Math, History, English… 📖 School Subjects in Mandarin S01E46【ENG】学科 16.09.2025 25:00

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s back-to-school season 📚! In this episode, let’s learn how to say school subjects in Mandarin — from English, Math,...

Hidden Holidays 🎉 Festivals You May Not Know in China S01E45 【ENG】中国冷门节日 11.09.2025 18:15

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🎉 China’s calendar is full of surprises! In this episode, we’ll explore some hidden holidays you may not know—like Laba...

Happy Teacher’s Day 🍎 A Lesson in Mandarin S01E45【ENG】教师节快乐 09.09.2025 21:24

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s Teacher’s Day in China! Join me to learn how students celebrate this special day, discover cultural traditions, and...

《Back to School》 Mode ✏️ Last Chance for Resolutions S01E44【ENG】开学啦！ 04.09.2025 20:57

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Back to School ✏️ September isn’t just for students — it’s for all of us! Think of it as your second New Year 🎉 … maybe...

Back to Work ☕ Don’t Cry Yet! S01E44【ENG】开工啦 02.09.2025 25:16

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Back to work 🥲 Emails, meetings, coffee machines… September is here and our holidays are officially over! In this episod...

Everyday Superstitions in Chinese Life 👻 Don’t Cut Your Nails at Night! S01E43【BILIGO】中国人生活里的小迷信 28.08.2025 19:36

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 From mirrors facing your bed to whistling in the dark — today’s episode is all about the small but powerful superstitions...

Attention! why Some Numbers Are Lucky (or Cursed) in China 👻 S01E43【ENG】数字在中国的运气秘密 26.08.2025 28:14

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 From lucky eights to cursed fours — today we explore why numbers in Chinese aren’t just for counting. Some can bring fort...

Noodles or Rice? 🍚 Talk Like a Local Foodie in Mandarin S01E42【ENG】米饭还是面？你选哪个？ 21.08.2025 15:42

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🔁 Quick Grammar Review (from Tuesday) Let’s warm up with a quick grammar review. 可以 + Verb Phrase + 吗？ Can I...? 可...