MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
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Subscriber-only episode When you are fed yo with TV series that starts off strong but always falls flat at the end, you can always use this expressions shared in today's premium episode! Don’t miss out! Interested in joining the membership? ⬇️ Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcrip…
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Today’s Episode: We’re diving into an eye-catching new profession emerging in China: the Mistress Deterrence Specialist. This controversial role has sparked heated debate. Tune in to today’s episode! Membership Preview: Ever been disappointed by a TV show that starts off strong but falls flat at the end? On Tuesday, 3rd September, we’re dropping a …
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🔒 Member#23 ‘You Swan He Frog’in Chinese idiom
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🔒 Members#22 Tennis's Trailblazing Star and Record-Breaker 郑钦文
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Subscriber-only episode Zheng Qinwen—a name that was once unfamiliar to many but is now on everyone's lips in China. As the first woman to win the gold medal in Olympic tennis singles, her story is nothing short of remarkable. Dive into her journey with MaoMi Chinese+ in today’s episode, where we’ll break down her interview into manageable segments…
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Breaking into a celebrity's house, stalking a pop singer, arguing with others who dislike an actor… These are the actions of what’s known as a 'Fans Group.' They are passionate, but sometimes they can also be toxic. In this episode, we explore the world of 饭圈 (Fans Group) in China—a community that evokes both love and hate. Membership Preview On Tu…
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🔒 Members #21 Athletes Who Speak Good Chinese 那些中文很好的运动员
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Subscriber-only episode This is a collection of non-Chinese athletes speaking Chinese. You might be impressed with their skills in both sports and languages! Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in any topics? …
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#174 The oldest Olympic Ping-pong plater 年龄最大的乒乓球运动员
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🔒 Members#20- 偷桃 Stealing from Heaven-Strange Tales of Liaozhai
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Subscriber-only episode --About this series-- "聊斋志异(liáo zhāi zhì yì)" is a classic Chinese literary work written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty. The title can be translated as "Strange Tales of Liaozhai." ('Liaozhai' means Chinese Studio) The collection is a compilation of short stories and anecdotes that explore the realms of the supernat…
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🔒 Member#19 an idiom to say slacking off at work
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Subscriber-only episode ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+---- 1⃣️Please kindly finish subscription payment via Buzzsprout 2⃣️Register on https://maomichinese.com/register/ On our website, You can hover mouse on characters to reveal Pinyin and English. 3⃣️Your registration will be approved very shortly and after that, you can access all transcr…
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#173 Chinese people cannot retire until…? 延迟退休
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"So, I might have to work with my grandchildren." This might not be a joke because China is likely to delay the retirement age. Find out how people respond to that in today's episode! Membership Preview On Tuesday, July 30th, there will be a premium episode for members. It will be a mini lesson about a Chinese idiom saying ‘slacking off in work’. W…
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Yes, there are many rich people in the world and we actually use different words to refer to various types of rich people, for example, old money and new money. How do we say it in Chinese? Find out more in today's episode! Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcript and translation ar…
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#171 Taking a driverless taxi in China在中国坐无人驾驶出租车
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In a city called Wuhan in China, people can take driverless taxis. There are about 1,000 driverless taxis in the city, and they have provided 500 million rides. However, this is very controversial and has stirred significant debate across China. Find out more in today's episode! Membership Preview: On Tuesday, July 16th, there will be a premium epi…
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#170 How to make the most of China 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit 144小时过境免签怎么玩?
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Lots of videos of travelling to China have gone viral on TikTok. Many travellers enter China using the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit. What exactly is this policy and how to make good use of it if you want to travel to China? Find out more in today's episode! On Tuesday 9th July, another premium episode will be released to members, giving tips on trave…
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#169 The barista who attacked his customer in China 一个疯了的咖啡师
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How can a job make people crazy? This episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, an online Chinese school which offers regular authentic input: https://www.maayot.com Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in any to…
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🔒 Members#16 Live like Louie the Cat 像 六一 一样生活
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#168 A new way of saving money in China 省钱新方法
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It seems like nowadays more and more people are keen on saving money! Do you know there are some powerful apps and methods to save your living cost in China? Find out more in today's episode! This episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, an online Chinese school which offers regular authentic input: https://www.maayot.com Support MaoMi & Get exclusi…
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🔒 Members#15 An idiom for Hermione and Ron 青梅竹马
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We don't necessarily need to have many friends, but we must have friends! There are many types of friends (fair-weather friends, besties, close friends, and even friends with benefit). How to say them in Chinese? Check it out in today's episode! This episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, an online Chinese school which offers you regular authentic…
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🔒 Members#14 Is it possible to cheat in Gaokao? 高考可以作弊吗?
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ ! Another bonus episode for members! ----About this series---- In episode#166, we discussed Gaokao. A listener asked me 'since Gaokao is so important, can people cheat in Gaokao? ' This is a really interesting question, and we will explore it in this episode. ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+--…
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Almost every Chinese student has to face Gaokao at least once. This is an annual university-entrance exam. It's tightly connected to students' career and even future life. How do Chinese people feel about Gaokao? Is it an impartial exam? Today let's find out more about GaoKao. This episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, an online Chinese school wh…
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🔒 Members#13 Things blow our mind in China-Inrerview with Benoit
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ ! Another bonus episode for members! ----About this series---- In this episode, we continue our interview with Benoit, a successful Chinese learner and founder of an online Chinese school. We discuss something that truly blew our minds in China... Find out more in this episode! ----3 steps to join t…
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#165 Interview-Top secrets from a good Chinese learner
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I am very happy to have my friend Benoit to be the guest today. He has been a super hard-working Chinese learner for long, and also established an online Chinese school. He will share his learning journey and his way of effective learning. In the MaoMi Chinese+tomorrow, he will also share his interesting experience of living in China. Find out more…
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The VP of Baidu in China once said, 'I am not the mother-in-law of my employees, so why would I care about their families?' This statement stirred up anger among almost all working people in China. What is workplace culture like in China? Let's discuss it today. Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/su…
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-5-min idiom-talk! ----About this series---- Using appropriate idioms in conversation can make your Chinese sound more natural. In each session of "5-Minute Idioms", we will select a commonly used idiom, discuss its story, and talk about how we use this idiom. ----3 steps to join the…
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#163 Stop the Bullying Style Education! 不要再霸凌式教育孩子了!
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Recently, I saw a video that deeply saddened me. In the video, there's a person who claims to be an education expert. In a child's home, she instructed the child to smash all of his toys. This expert said it was for the child's own good, so that he could focus on studying. Her video angered many Chinese netizens, and everyone said, "Stop bullying s…
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🔒 Members#11 Secret of Chinese Grandpas with 8-pack abs 中国爷爷奶奶爱健身
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+! ----About this episode---- If you visit a park in a Chinese city, you will probably see many elderly people doing intensive exercise. You might be surprised to see how fit they are and some of them even have 8-pack abs! What made Chinese grandpa and grandma so strong? Let's find out more in today's…
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🔒 Members #10 爱情 Talk about Love and Relationship
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-10 minutes chat! ----About this series---- In each ten-minute session, we will choose a topic and engage in conversations ranging from simple to challenging, from shallow to deep. ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+---- 1⃣️Please kindly finish subscription payment via Buzzsprout …
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Does marriage always have to be based on love? Some young people are now offering a different answer—they marry their friends to alleviate pressure from parents and save money. What do Chinese people think of this? Find out more in today's episode! Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Tran…
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🔒 Members#9-Are there still homeless people in China? 中国还有流浪汉吗?
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+! ----About this episode---- China used to have a considerable number of homeless people, but now you can barely see them. What happened to them, and where are they now? Find out more in today's MaoMi Chinese+! ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+---- 1⃣️Please kindly finish subscription payment vi…
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#161 The most love-hate social media 让人又爱又恨的小红书
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Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book): a Chinese social media platform with 100 million users. Discover the love and hate it garners, and unravel the magic behind its allure. Join us in today's episode to explore authentic expressions for everyday use! Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ Transcri…
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🔒 Members#8- Looking at the Sky from the well?
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-5-min idiom-talk! ----About this series---- Using appropriate idioms in conversation can make your Chinese sound more natural. In each session of "5-Minute Idioms", we will select a commonly used idiom, discuss its story, and talk about how we use this idiom. ----3 steps to join the…
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#160 Do you have ‘the smell of work’? 你有班味儿吗?
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After working for a long time, people tend to develop the "smell of work," as mentioned by Chinese people on social media. What exactly is the "smell of work" (班味儿)? Do you think you have it too? Discover more authentic expressions in today's episode! Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe↗️ T…
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#159 They sell milk tea for 1$ but make billions every year 蜜雪冰城的秘密
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No one can resist Bubble Milk Tea. There is a super brand in China and around the world that sells milk tea for less than $1 but earns billions of dollars a year... What's their secret of success? What's their strategy for winning the Chinese market? Find out more in today's podcast! Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content! https://www.buz…
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🔒 #Members7- Drinking Tea symbolise Matureness? Fun facts about Chinese tea
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Subscriber-only episode You might see many Chinese people holding a flask with hot tea in... Why are Chinese people obsessed with drinking tea? It's not just about the habit, but a cultural and psychological phenomenon to explore. Find out more in today's MaoMi Chinese+! ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+---- 1⃣️Please kindly finish subscriptio…
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#158 She lost 50 kg weight and earned 2.7 billion yuan 瘦50 公斤赚27亿元票房
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-5-min idiom-talk! This is a new series for our membership called "5-Minute Idioms". Using appropriate idioms in conversation can make your Chinese sound more natural. In each session of "5-Minute Idioms", we will select a commonly used idiom, discuss its story, and talk about how we…
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#157 The Translated Tone Exposed You 2翻译腔暴露了你 2
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-10 minutes chat! In each ten-minute session, we will choose a topic and engage in conversations ranging from simple to challenging, from shallow to deep. ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+---- 1⃣️Please kindly finish subscription payment via Buzzsprout 2⃣️Register on https://mao…
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🔒 Members#4- 鸟语 Message from Birds-Strange Tales of Liaozhai
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Subscriber-only episode --About this series-- "聊斋志异(liáo zhāi zhì yì)" is a classic Chinese literary work written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty. The title can be translated as "Strange Tales of Liaozhai." ('Liaozhai' means Chinese Studio) The collection is a compilation of short stories and anecdotes that explore the realms of the supernat…
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#156 100 millions RMB goes to a Tik-tok drama 一部抖音电视剧收入一亿元
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🔒 Members#3- ‘We are an isolated island’- Being a Lesbian in China
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-interview time! Today I interviewed Lily, who is a lesbian in China. We explored a lot in authentic Chinese, including relationship, her struggles, the lack of support for LGBTQ group in China and the Chinese context. MaoMi Chinese+ members will be able to see many vocabs and expres…
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#155 Social butterfly? Social ‘terrorist’! 社交恐怖份子
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-10 minutes chat! In each ten-minute session, we will choose a topic and engage in conversations ranging from simple to challenging, from shallow to deep. ----3 steps to join the MaoMi Chinese+---- 1⃣️Please kindly finish subscription payment via Buzzsprout 2⃣️Register on https://mao…
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#154 Can a married couple celebrate the CNY separately? 夫妻各回各家过年可以吗?
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🔒 Members#1-鬼妻 Ghost Wife-Strange Tales of Liaozhai
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Subscriber-only episode "聊斋志异" is a classic Chinese literary work written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty. The title can be translated as "Strange Tales of Liaozhai." ('Liaozhai' means Chinese Studio) The collection is a compilation of short stories and anecdotes that explore the realms of the supernatural, blending elements of fantasy, horr…
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#153 Does Divorce Cooling Period really help? 离婚冷静期真的有用吗?
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