In this episode, Zheng Banqiao's story continues. On top of being a great artist, the man was also a diligent official, the kind that would use his own money to help the people. Speaking of the people, why would the rustling sound of bamboo plants remind him of the wellbeing of the people? Listen to this episode to find out.

What would a rustling and beautiful bamboo forest remind you of? Adorable pandas? Or the Oscar-winning martial arts epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? For many Chinese people, bamboo plants remind them of the perfect Confucian gentlemen and of course China's top bamboo painting artist - Zheng Banqiao. Discover this incredible soul with his stories now!

What is your understanding of inner peace? In Chinese, there is a saying "不以物喜, 不以己悲," which means "not to be affected emotionally by the material world, and not to be overly gladdened or saddened by personal gains or losses." Check out this episode to learn more about this ideal state of mind!

One of Fan Zhongyan's most famous sayings is "先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐, which means "to be the first to bear the world's hardship, and the last to enjoy its comforts." As someone who was not only able to write it but also live by it throughout his entire life, Fan Zhongyan was an exceptional person ever since he was young. Listen to the show for more fascinating stories of Fan Zhongyan.

What makes an influencer truly influential? Different people might have different answers. But one thing is for sure - if someone's article can turn a place into a popular tourist destination for some one thousand years, the writer is definitely a real KOL. In this episode, let's meet Fan Zhongyan, a top KOL from the Northern Song Dynasty!

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This season, we'll bring to you cool Chinese sayings, thought-provoking old wisdom and sharp new insights!

A new voice will join the show and explain the sentences in Chinese word by word, so that you'll know how to use them.

What makes a good parent? Showing loving care? Being patient? Playing an exemplary role? Or all the above and much more? It is impressive enough to raise one successful child, let alone NINE in his case! Liang Qichao's story continues in this episode and we'll get to know him as a super dad, a great educator, and a man who’s made of the element - "interest."

In your culture, what is the most well-known metaphor for youth? The one in Chinese would be a rising sun. For instance, "the red rising sun will light up the road ahead" describes a marvelous sunrise and symbolizes that youth shoulders the responsibility for creating a bright future. In this episode, let's meet Liang Qichao, the creator of the sentence, and also one of the most celebrated and renowned Chinese thinkers and scholars in the late 19th century.

Have you ever played in a dragon boat race? Or have you tried sticky rice dumplings? Both of these can be experienced during China's Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival. It is also a day when people commemorate patriotic poet Qu Yuan! In this episode, we continue to unravel the myths about him.

Qu Yuan's story continues in this episode. Why was he considered the first poet ever? Why was his patriotism especially rare and valuable at the time? What were the most signature expressions he created? For all the above and more, Niuniu invites Qu Yuan into the studio!