In today's episode, we introduce how to make a comparison in Japanese and Chinese with five example sentences related to writers, which is the conversation topic for the second half of this episode.

2) Basic grammar structures in Japanese and Chinese for making comparisons, with examples

For the listen-and-repeat practice, check out our website for transcriptions of the example sentences we mentioned in today's episode.

Mai is mentioning two types of “より（yori）” here: 

Please don’t get confused!  

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In this episode, we introduce Japanese and Chinese measure words - 助数詞 and 數量詞 - to count five different things. There are countless measure words in both Japanese and Chinese, but today we just introduce five frequently used ones that you must know to communicate in those languages.

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How much do you know about performing arts in Japan and Taiwan? Today Mai introduces Japanese traditional entertainment such as 歌舞伎(Kabuki) and unique Japanese styles of comedy performances, 漫才(Manzai). Lori tells you about the go-to places when you want to watch a good live show in Taipei. Learn all about performing arts in Japan and Taiwan with us so that you know how to pick a show when you do visit!

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One man's meat is another man's poison. But today Lori and Mai talks about their meat in the Japanese and Mandarin movie industry. We introduce 6 movies that make you think, and not just those. There's more about the movie cultures in Japan and Taiwan coming up!

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Do you enjoy music like we do? What do you listen for when you listen to a song, the melody or the lyrics? Today we introduce our favorite songs about a theme of our choice. Lori introduces Taiwanese songs that cuddle you up when you lose your loved ones, while Mai shares Japanese songs that cheer you up when you hit a wall. Songs we love always make us feel connected in a way, don’t they? Tune in today, and welcome to share your favorite songs with us too.

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Artist 歌手：Mr.Children (ミスチル)

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Artist 歌手:Dreams Come True (ドリカム)

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Artist 歌手： 小田和正  Oda Kazumasa

🔅Taiwanese songs

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Artist 歌手: 魏如萱 (Waa Wei)

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Artist 歌手: 謝震廷 (Eli Hsieh)

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Artist 歌手: 張惠妹 (阿妹 A-mei Chang)

In the bonus episode, we talk about loanwords in Japanese and Chinese. We give examples according to five different categories: food, sports, musical instruments, other objects, and abstract concepts. And again, the episode ends with a battle between the two language learners. Have fun with us!

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In the bonus episode, we talk about loanwords in Japanese and Chinese. We give examples according to five different categories: food, sports, musical instruments, other objects, and abstract concepts. And again, the episode ends with a battle between the two language learners. Have fun with us!

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If you speak English and you are now learning Chinese, you will most likely find it perplexing when you try to translate a Chinese sentence with the word ‘把’ in it, or vice versa. It usually gets lost in translation. When and how exactly do Chinese-speaking people use it? Come join us on today’s episode and learn the gist of the 'Disposal Construction!'

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In this episode, we discuss four different meanings of “れる・られる”, and compare them to one another. 「先生はきれいに食べられる。」「先生にお菓子を食べられる。」「先生はなんでも食べられる。」If you can't tell the difference among those three 食べられる, come check it out!  

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This is the second part of a two-part recording. Visit the first episode here if you haven't.

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