The Trilingual Chatbox

By Lori and Mai

We are Lori from Taiwan and Mai from Japan. In this podcast, we share our Japanese and Mandarin language learning experience with our audience in English. If you're interested or you have similar lang... more

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December 12, 2023 Q&A | What does "Toriaezu Biru (とりあえずビール)" mean in Japanese?
You might have heard Japanese people saying "Toriaezu Biru" before. In this episode, Lori and Mai talk about the actual meaning of "Toriaezu Biru" and why some Japanese people like to say that. Have a listen if you are curious about it.
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December 02, 2023 Q&A | What's the difference between 舉行 and 舉辦?
In this episode, we delve into the distinctions between 舉行/举行 (jǔxíng) and 舉辦/举办 (jǔbàn) in Mandarin Chinese. We explore their usage in sentences, highlighting subtle nuances and shedding light on the primary differences. Tune in to understand when these terms can or cannot be interchangeable, today!
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November 25, 2023 Language Skills | Sentence-Final Particles① (って、嘛）
We compare Sentence-Final Particles between Japanese and Chinese, and in this episode, we are focusing on the two particles, "って" and "嘛", which are added at the end of sentences to urge people to agree.
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October 19, 2023 Language Skills | From food challenges to fluent phrases: いくら~ても~しない & 不管怎麼~都不~
Surprisingly, many Taiwanese viewers have developed a fascination for Japanese TV programs featuring eating competitions, such as "元祖！大食い王決定戦", "ブラマリのいただきっ (腹ペコ!なでしこグルメ旅)", and "デカ盛りハンター". These shows (reruns) continue to claim prime-time slots on TV, captivating audiences several times a week. Have you ever wondered how to express the idea that no matter how much these competitive eaters indulge, they never seem to gain weight in Japanese and Chinese? Let's delve beyond the buffet in today's episode and find out!

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October 05, 2023 Japanese Grammar | When and to whom should we use "～てごらん (try to do) "?
Have you seen a Japanese sentence pattern "～てごらん(try to do)" in your textbook and wondered when and to whom you can use this sentence pattern? In this episode, Lori and Mai discuss when and to whom Japanese people usually use this sentence pattern. Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress Website⁠ for English translations of the sentences we used in the episode.
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Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat

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September 25, 2023 Q&A | A quick fix: What's the difference between 然後 and 後來?
Welcome back to your friendly guide to mastering Mandarin! Today, we shed light on the crucial differences between 然後/然后' (ránhòu) and '後來/后来' (hòulái) in just about 10 minutes. One of them is your chronological storyteller, while the other is your plot twist master! We'll explore examples to help you wield them like a pro. Listen now!

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Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat

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September 17, 2023 Q&A | Sounds Japanese People Make for Reactions : Haruno`s "We don`t say..." Series
In this episode, Lori and Mai talk about the sounds that Japanese people make to respond to certain situations. We are inspired by Nakagawa Haruno-san`s very interesting short videos on this topic and decided to record this episode.
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September 06, 2023 Q&A | How to use 又 and 再 in Chinese?
Today we explore the nuances of using 又 and 再 in Chinese. We'll discuss the key differences between these two commonly used words and answer the question: Are they interchangeable? Tune in to gain a better understanding of when and how to use 又 and 再 effectively in your Chinese language conversations.

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August 22, 2023 Chinese Grammar | How to use 被(bèi) - the passive voice
Curious about using 被(bèi) in Chinese for the passive voice? We've got your back! No more confusion, just straightforward explanations and practical examples. In this episode, Lori helps you crack the code on "被" with 3 basic forms, so you can level up your Chinese skills. Let's dive in!

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Chinese Grammar | How to sound like a native Chinese speaker using "Topic-comment Structure"
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July 25, 2023 Q&A | What is the difference between でも, しかし, けれども, and ですが ?
As you might know, the Japanese language has honorific and casual languages. You have to use matching contradictory conjunctions depending on the language type. Another thing we have to keep in mind is that written and spoken languages are also different, sometimes. Have a listen to find out some examples.

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FAQs about The Trilingual Chatbox:

How many episodes does The Trilingual Chatbox have?

The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.