Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? 😫 We’ve all been there! But how do you express stress naturally in Mandarin? In this episode, we dive into how stress is viewed in Chinese culture, introduce key grammar and vocabulary, and provide real-life example sentences to help you sound natural when talking about pressure. 🏋️‍♂️

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
✅ Express different levels of stress in Mandarin
✅ Learn useful phrases for daily conversations and work settings
✅ Understand cultural nuances of discussing stress in China

So take a deep breath 😮‍💨, relax, and let’s learn together! 🎙️✨

你最近感觉压力大吗？😫 生活太忙、工作太累、事情太多？在这期播客里，我们将学习如何用中文表达“压力”，并探索在中文文化里，大家如何谈论压力。🏋️‍♂️

🎙️ 你将学到：
✅ 用最自然的方式表达压力和焦虑
✅ 实用的日常和工作场景对话
✅ 中文表达压力的文化背景

深呼吸 😮‍💨，放松一下，跟我一起学习吧！✨

📚 Grammar of the Day: 太...了 (tài...le)

This structure is used to express something is too much or too extreme:

• 太累了！(Tài lèi le!) – I’m too tired! 😩
• 太紧张了！(Tài jǐnzhāng le!) – I’m too nervous! 😬
• 太烦了！(Tài fán le!) – I’m too annoyed! 😤

📝 Key Vocabulary & Example Sentences

1️⃣ Stress-related words

• 压力 (yālì) – Pressure, stress
• 累 (lèi) – Tired
• 忙 (máng) – Busy
• 紧张 (jǐnzhāng) – Nervous
• 烦 (fán) – Annoyed, frustrated
• 焦虑 (jiāolǜ) – Anxious

2️⃣ Common phrases

• 我压力很大。(Wǒ yālì hěn dà.) – I’m under a lot of pressure.
• 最近有点累。(Zuìjìn yǒudiǎn lèi.) – I’m a bit tired recently.
• 事情太多了，我太累了！(Shìqíng tài duō le, wǒ tài lèi le!) – Too much going on, I’m too tired! 😩
• 我最近睡不好。(Wǒ zuìjìn shuì bù hǎo.) – I haven’t been sleeping well lately. 😴
• 深呼吸，别紧张！(Shēn hūxī, bié jǐnzhāng!) – Take a deep breath, don’t be nervous! 😮‍💨