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  • Episode 44(b): [English] The Qixi Festival
    In this episode, I talk about the Qixi Festival coming up in 2 days’ time. Many people have heard of the folktale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl but did you know the story originated from the ancient constellation system? Let’s have a look.

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
    10 min
  • Episode 44: 七夕节 (The Qixi Festival)
    In this episode, I talk about the Qixi Festival coming up in 2 days’ time. Many people have heard of the folktale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl but did you know the story originated from the ancient constellation system? Let’s have a look. 

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com 
    9 min
  • Episode 43(b): [English] "Mr Donkey"
    In this episode, I talk about how a donkey gets water in China... Just kidding. 《驴得水》("Mr Donkey") is a film that I’ve been wanting to recommend for a while now. I’d say it’s one of the best Chinese films produced in the last decade or so. You should definitely watch it and let me know what you think!

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com 
    10 min
  • Episode 43: 《驴得水》("Mr. Donkey")
    In this episode, I talk about how a donkey gets water in China... Just kidding. 《驴得水》("Mr Donkey") is a film that I’ve been wanting to recommend for a while now. I’d say it’s one of the best Chinese films produced in the last decade or so. You should definitely watch it and let me know what you think!

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
    11 min
  • Episode 42(b): [English] The forbidden... plum of China?
    In this episode, I talk about a plum that’s been banned in China. What kind of plum? The kind that’s in a golden vase! If you know what I’m talking about, you’re probably already secretly smirking along. If not, it’s about time that you find out!

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
    11 min
  • Episode 41(b): [English] Why Is Baidu Called "Baidu"?
    In this episode, I talk about “Baidu”, the Chinese equivalent of “Google”. You may or may not know, the name “Baidu” was actually inspired by a Chinese poem from the 12th century. Which poem? Let’s have a look!

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
    10 min
  • Episode 39: "教育工厂" （"An Education Factory")
    In this episode, I talk about what’s known as an “education factory” in China. This “education factory” is held in a rural area in the Anhui province and holds roughly 20,000 students, which is 4 times the reported local population. Why is it called an “education factory”? Let’s find out! 

    To see the transcript, visit: https://chinesecolloquialised.com
    5 min

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