Send us a Text Message.Hello everyone! Hope you are having a nice week. In today's episode I talk about Chinese people's love for growing vegetables and why. I harvested my first batch of radishes this weekend and it was so much fun! Script and useful expressions below.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天想跟大家聊一聊中国人对种菜的热爱。《舌尖上的中国1》（A Bite of China 1) 中，导演胡博曾说过：“中国人走到哪里，都得想办法种点儿菜。” 不管是在中国国内，还是在海外，中国人都喜欢种菜。种菜 | Zhòng cài | grow vegetables热爱 | rè'ài | love办法 | bànfǎ | Method国内 | guónèi | domestic海外 | hǎiwài | ov...

喜欢种菜的中国人 Chinese, a people who love to grow vegetables

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Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I talk about preparing my students for their final exams with mock tests and home review. After exams, teachers will continue working on grading and planning for next year before starting our summer break. I'm excited about my upcoming trip, which is my first visit to China in five years, with a stop in Japan for sightseeing and a K-pop concert. The trip involves a lot of planning and learning Japanese, adding to my anticipation an...

期末，回国，日本旅游 Semester end, China and Japan Trip

Send us a Text Message.(If you notice the texting link above, it seems that my hosting site Buzzsprout is testing a new feature without creators enabling it: Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. I don't know how it will work otu)Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of "5 Minute Chinese." Today, I'm sharing a recent health condition....

耳朵怎么又发炎了？？Ear infection again??

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Five Minutes Chinese," I share the excitement and significance of prom night, a cherished tradition for American high school students. I recount my experience of volunteering at our school's prom, from the meticulous preparations to the elegant attire and the joyous atmosphere created by photographers and DJs. I also reveal the heartfelt story behind my special yellow dress, a gift from my students, marking our seven-year journey from middle school t...

高中毕业舞会的故事 Story of Prom 2024

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "5 Minutes Chinese," I delve into the captivating topic of solar eclipses, known as 日食 (rì shí) in Chinese. I recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse on April 8th here in the United States, and I share insights into the scientific principle behind these phenomena. While some regions enjoyed a total eclipse, my East Coast location only saw a partial eclipse, called 日偏食 (rì piān shí). Despite this, I share my excitement and attempts to photograph the...

日食 Solar Eclipse

Send us a Text Message.Hi everyone! Today's episode delves into the significance of March 15th in China, designated as Consumer Rights Day. It aims to heighten awareness about consumer protection, shedding light on issues like deceptive marketing, subpar product quality, and exorbitant pricing. This year's examples range from the sale of inferior food products to overpriced items with false health claims. It reminds consumers to stay vigilant, understand their rights, and report any violation...

喜欢种菜的中国人 Chinese, a people who love to grow vegetables

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