For Chinese people, cooking is more than just making food—it’s about family, culture, and enjoying life. From street food to home-cooked meals, every dish carries a sense of warmth and connection. In this episode, we’ll talk about the importance of cooking in Chinese culture, why many people love to cook at home, and how food is deeply tied to emotions and memories. Grab a cup of tea and join this cozy conversation about food, life, and the little joys in between! 🍵🥢
对中国人来说，做饭不仅仅是填饱肚子，更是一种文化、一种情感，也是一种生活态度。从街头小吃到家常菜，每一道菜都带着温度和回忆。本期节目，我们聊聊中国人为什么喜欢自己做饭，为什么“吃”不仅是味觉的享受，更是生活的一部分。倒上一杯茶，和我们一起聊聊食物、生活，还有那些藏在一蔬一饭里的小幸福吧！

Key Vocabulary & Sentence Examples:

1️⃣ 家常菜 (jiāchángcài) – Home-cooked dishes
🔹 我最喜欢妈妈做的家常菜，简单却很美味。
My favorite food is my mom’s home-cooked dishes—simple but delicious.

2️⃣ 烟火气 (yānhuǒqì) – The warmth of daily life (often related to food and markets)
🔹 这条小吃街充满了烟火气，每家店铺都飘着诱人的香味。
This street is full of life and warmth, with delicious smells from every shop.

3️⃣ 一日三餐 (yī rì sān cān) – Three meals a day
🔹 无论多忙，都要好好吃饭，一日三餐不能少。
No matter how busy you are, you should always eat properly—never skip your three meals a day.

4️⃣ 入口即化 (rùkǒu jí huà) – Melts in your mouth (describing soft, delicate food)
🔹 这道红烧肉炖得入口即化，非常好吃！
This braised pork is so tender it melts in your mouth—absolutely delicious!

5️⃣ 柴米油盐 (chái mǐ yóu yán) – The essentials of daily life (literally: firewood, rice, oil, and salt)
🔹 生活不仅有诗和远方，还有柴米油盐的日常。
Life is not just about poetry and distant dreams, but also about the everyday essentials.