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- TWCC137 – Sex Ed, Fertility, and IVF, Episode 137
This week, our topic has been influenced by several questions relating to having families in China.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about China: China Creates World’s First Gene-edited Babies
- Hollie’s news: Hundreds of runners caught cheating at Shenzhen half-marathon by taking shortcut through bushes
- Sex Education in China
- Teen pregnancies
- Fertility and IVF
- TCM and fertility
- Family pressure and DINK couples
- “Fertility desire“
- Our word of the week is ‘child’ 孩子 (hái zi)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:49:23- Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC137 – Sex Ed, Fertility, and IVF, Episode 137 appeared first on Written Chinese.
50 min - TWCC136 – China’s Work-Life Balance, Episode 136
This week, our topic comes from Taylor, who asks us about a work-life balance in China and what the average workweek is like.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about China: China Creates World’s First Gene-edited Babies
- Hollie’s news: China’s first driverless taxis are now being tested out!
- The 996 average work week
- Hard work and long hours compared with the West
- Foreigners work/life balance in China
- China Will Have a 4-day Workweek by 2030
- Our word of the week is ‘to balance’ 兼顾 (jiān gù)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:46:09- Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC136 – China’s Work-Life Balance, Episode 136 appeared first on Written Chinese.
47 min - TWCC135 – The Charity and NGO Scene in China, Episode 135
This week, our topic comes from Antonina, who asks us about charities and NGOs in China.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Hollie’s news: Woman Eats Instant Ramen for 3 Weeks to Save up For Singles Day
- We interview Ronny, a local businessman and chairman of the charity, A Heart For China
- A Heart for China official WeChat account ID: AHFC
- Visit Chestnut 1984 if you’re in Shenzhen!
- Our word of the week is ‘charity’ 慈善机构 (cí shàn jī gòu)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:25:25Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC135 – The Charity and NGO Scene in China, Episode 135 appeared first on Written Chinese.
26 min - TWCC134 – An Insider’s Guide to Culture Shock, Episode 134
This week, our topic comes from Hannah, who asks us about culture shock and how to overcome it in China.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about China: The World’s Largest Airport opening in Beijing
- Hollie’s news: “Flaunt Your Wealth” Challenge goes viral in China
- Some things that might cause “culture shock” in China
- Ways we’ve overcome some daily ‘aggravations’
- How to just get on with it
- Our word of the week is ‘culture shock’ 文化冲击 (wén huà chōng jī)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:38:38- Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
- If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!
Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC134 – An Insider’s Guide to Culture Shock, Episode 134 appeared first on Written Chinese.
39 min - TWCC133 – Ancient and Modern Chinese Sports, Episode 133
This week, our topic comes from Edward, who asks us about sports in China.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about China: For the love of Durian!
- Naked woman statue has nudity restored after being covered up
- Football and the World Cup in China
- Basketball and its history
- Popular sports in modern China
- Ancient Chinese sports
- There’s lots to read about on Wikipedia’s Sport in China page
- Our word of the week is ‘competition’ 比赛 (bǐ sài)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:33:02Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC133 – Ancient and Modern Chinese Sports, Episode 133 appeared first on Written Chinese.
34 min - TWCC132 – Chinese vs. Western Homes, Episode 132
This week, our topic comes from Cathy, who asks us to talk about apartments in China and how they differ from homes in the West.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact: Chinese to live longer than Americans by 2040
- Shenzhen’s light show:
- Times for the show
- Shenzhen becomes national forest city
- Dormitories and shared living
- Chinese ‘walkups’ and traditional Chinese apartments
- ‘Wealthy’ Chinese homes
- Appliances and alternatives
- Our word of the week is ‘fridge’ 冰箱 (bīng xiāng)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 01:05:53Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC132 – Chinese vs. Western Homes, Episode 132 appeared first on Written Chinese.
1 hr 6 min - TWCC131 – Electronic Opium, Episode 131
This week, our topic comes from Christian, who asks us to discuss ‘cell phone addiction’ in China after watching this video.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about Jaywalkers in Shenzhen now Under Surveillance
- Chinese fugitive turns himself in after 26 years because he can’t afford medical bills
- Some info on ‘internet addiction’
- Most internet addicted countries
- Hong Kong and its cell phone ‘addiction’
- ‘Addiction’ boot camps
- Other instances of the dangers of cell phone use
- Our word of the week is ‘addiction’ 成瘾 (chéng yǐn)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:30:01Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC131 – Electronic Opium, Episode 131 appeared first on Written Chinese.
31 min - TWCC130 – What is Hakka Han?, Episode 130
This week our question comes from Sondor, who asks us “Can you help me find a western style pub in Meizhou, Guangdong?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about live streaming on Taobao
- First foreign smoker fined in Shenzhen
- Sondor’s Question
- Lyvia’s Blog about visiting Meizhou, her Grandpa’s birthplace
- Some basic stuff about Meizhou
- The Hakka language Listen to a Hakka conversation, listen to a comparison between Mandarin, Cantonese and Hakka
- Hakka folk music
- Hakka Cuisine
- Hakka Walled Villages
- Famous Hakka people
- Our word of the week is ‘Hakka’ 客家 (kè jiā)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:39:45Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
- Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC130 – What is Hakka Han?, Episode 130 appeared first on Written Chinese.
40 min - TWCC129 – On Taxes, Banking, and Sending Money Back Home, Episode 129
This week, our question comes from Lisa, who asks us “How do I send money home to the UK, and can I open a bank account in China?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about the Chinese Turtle-smuggling Flight Attendants
- Chinese peeping Tom installed secret cameras to film couples in love hotels and sell footage online
- Some sending money home options
- Untried methods
- Opening a bank account in Hong Kong
- Opening a bank account in China
- Paying tax on income if you’re ‘Merican
- Our word of the week is ‘bank’ 银行 (yín háng)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:40:43- Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
- If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!
Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC129 – On Taxes, Banking, and Sending Money Back Home, Episode 129 appeared first on Written Chinese.
41 min - TWCC128 – Listener Spotlight #1: Patrice Has Moved to China, Episode 128
This week, we interview Patrice, who we met up with after she arrived in Shenzhen, China!
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Find out how to apply for visa free entry to Hainan Visa
- Nora’s fact about the new grocery chain created by Jack Ma
- Permanent Number: Chinese Mother Tattoos Phone Number on Son’s Arm, Strikes through Old One
- Patrice introduces herself
- Coming to China with her cats
- Her expectations of China and how it’s been different
- Patrice’s article about bringing her cats to China
- Listen to Patrice’s podcast Language Nerds Do Earth!
- Our word of the week is ‘animal’ 动物 (dòng wù)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:25:09- Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
- If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!
Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
Thanks for listening, guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC128 – Listener Spotlight #1: Patrice Has Moved to China, Episode 128 appeared first on Written Chinese.
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