Want to learn how to say something is ”annoying” in Mandarin Chinese? And what is the link between someone eating a dog and the Chinese word for ”annoying”?! Find out in this excellent episode featuring Harvard College senior Stephen Turban and ShaoLan. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/156-annoying/

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156 - Annoying in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

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156 - Annoying in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

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