Send us a Text Message.Hello everyone! In this episode I talk about three classic translation of famous foreign brands: coca cola （可口可乐）, Costco（好市多）, and Carrefour（家乐福）. These translations are classic because they not only approximate the original names in pronunciation, but also contain great meanings related to what these companies do.  Scripts and useful expressions below. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家聊一聊外国品牌的中文翻译。在中国改革开放以后，很多外国的大公司都进入了中国。那这些公司和品牌进入中国市场一般都会取一个本土化的名字。今天就跟大家聊三个常见的大品牌的...

外国品牌的中文名 Chinese Names of Foreign Brands

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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...

315消费者权益保护日 China's Consumer Rights Day

Send us a Text Message.Hello everyone, welcome to the latest episode of "5 Minute Mandarin." Today, I want to chat with you about my experiences with driving in the United States. As you may know, having a car is essential in most parts of the US, unlike in China where I never felt the need to drive. Upon moving to the US, I relied on public transportation and walking, as my first city had good infrastructure for both. However, when I found a job in a smaller town, owning a car became necessa...

外国品牌的中文名 Chinese Names of Foreign Brands

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