Transition drummer Josh and ShaoLan discuss the origins of chopsticks and how to pronounce it just right in Chinese. The chopsticks in every Asian country have slightly different characteristics. Which style do you find easiest to use? Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/133-chopsticks/

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133 - Chopsticks in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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133 - Chopsticks in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

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