Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen

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  • TWCC117 – Is There Small Town Living in China? Episode 117

    This week our question comes from Jessica, who asks us “Does small town living exist 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 blocking a dam with dumplings!
    • “I’m gay, would you hug me?” video
    • Jessica’s Question
    • We discuss what exactly a small town is
    • ‘Small Towns’ in China
    • Why small towns aren’t desirable
    • Our word of the week is ‘village’ 农村 (nóng cūn)
    • You can now support us on Patreon!
    • 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 00:31:48

                      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
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                              • 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!
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                              •  

                              • Thanks for listening, guys!
                              • – Hollie & Nora

                                The post TWCC117 – Is There Small Town Living in China? Episode 117 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                32 min
                              • TWCC116 – Top 5 Chinese Songs and a Bit About TV, too, Episode 116

                                This week our question comes from Daniel, who asks us “What do you think about music and tv in mainland 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 audis
                                • A giant indoor farm in China is breeding 6 billion cockroaches a year. Here’s why
                                • Daniel’s Question
                                • Our opinions on TV shows in China
                                • We talk about reality shows and historical dramas
                                • We listen to some of the most popular songs in China at the moment
                                • ‘Zhong gou feng’ Chinese style music
                                • Our favourite Chinese songs
                                • You can use Chinese music videos to learn Chinese!
                                • Our word of the week is ‘music’ 音乐 (yīn yuè)
                                • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                • 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!
                                • List of Songs We Played in the Episode
                                  • SONG: Little Apple – The Chopstick Brothers (Chinese: 小苹果 – 筷子兄弟)
                                    • http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTg2ODIyNzA2MA==.html?spm=a2h0k.11417342.searchresults.dtitle
                                    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YgJoqoLUvs
                                      • SONG: Olive Tree – Stefanie Sun (Chinese: 孙燕姿 – 橄榄树)
                                        • http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjA5Mjk2MzQ0.html?spm=a2h0k.11417342.searchresults.dtitle
                                        • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B53Tl7LhtzY
                                          • SONG: ? – Astro Bunny (Chinese: 蒸發的世界剩下我 – 原子邦妮)
                                            • http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjg3NzQ1MDM5Mg==.html?spm=a2h0k.11417342.searchresults.dtitle
                                            • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBhAequ7yjA
                                              • SONG: Slipping Time – Wu Tong (Chinese: 时候到溜 – 吴吞)
                                                • http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjA5NjYzNzYw.html?spm=a2h0k.8191407.0.0&from=s1.8-1-1.2
                                                • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtfD5orKtqY
                                                  • SONG: The Most Beautiful Expectation – Bibi Zhou (Chinese: 最美的期待 – 周笔畅)
                                                    • http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzM0Mzk1MjY0OA==.html?spm=a2h0k.8191407.0.0&from=s1.8-1-1.2
                                                    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJOiSjModKk
                                                      • SONG: Halu Halu Halu – Wowkie Zhang (Chinese: 哈鹿哈鹿哈鹿 – 大张伟)
                                                        • https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rra3b8pc.html
                                                        • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2kwtXRV0I
                                                          • SONG: Spring Breeze – Khalil Fong (Chinese: 春风吹 – 方大同)
                                                            • https://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTEyMzUxNzAw.html?spm=a2h0c.8166622.PhoneSokuUgc_1.dtitle
                                                            • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkLJlivF2jU
                                                              • SONG: Beijing Beijing – Wang Feng (Chinese: 北京北京 – 汪峰)
                                                                • https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rrjeey7c.html
                                                                • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oZn1M50Uw0
                                                                  • SONG: Dan Yuan Ren Chang Jiu – Teresa Teng (Chinese: 但愿人长久 – 邓丽君)
                                                                    • https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rrg4s6z8.html
                                                                    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueqBqMA6rcQ
                                                                      • SONG: Cha Shao Bao – Guo Bing Jian (Chinese: 叉烧包 – 郭炳坚)
                                                                        • http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNzM2NDk2MTA0.html
                                                                        • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c71qOLzNKRY
                                                                          • SONG: Another One in the World – A Si and Amber Kuo (Chinese: 世界上的另一个我 – 阿肆、郭采洁)
                                                                            • https://www.iqiyi.com/v_19rrdqk1r8.html
                                                                            • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0CU1lwqd7Y
                                                                              • SONG: We – Eason Chan (Chinese: 我们 – 陈奕迅)
                                                                                • http://my.tv.sohu.com/us/313177603/101496208.shtml
                                                                                • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhjomo8W6Lc
                                                                                • 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 00:42:21
                                                                                            • 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 & Nora
                                                                                                              • The post TWCC116 – Top 5 Chinese Songs and a Bit About TV, too, Episode 116 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                43 min
                                                                                                              • TWCC115 – Autism and Mental Health, Episode 115

                                                                                                                This week our question comes from Nisa, who asks us “How is mental health viewed 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 Audi’s in China
                                                                                                                            • Mentally ill Chinese man ‘lost’ for a year reunited with family thanks to facial recognition technology
                                                                                                                            • Nisa’s Question
                                                                                                                            • How mental health is perceived in China in general
                                                                                                                            • Special schools for children with autism
                                                                                                                            • What China is doing about mental health now
                                                                                                                            • Some advice for Nisa and foreigners with autistic children in China
                                                                                                                            • Our word of the week is ‘autism’ 自闭症 (zì bì zhèng)
                                                                                                                            • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                                                                                                            • 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 00:34:25

                                                                                                                                        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 & Nora

                                                                                                                                                  The post TWCC115 – Autism and Mental Health, Episode 115 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                  35 min
                                                                                                                                                • TWCC114 – Job Options for Chinese Abroad Returning to China, Episode 114

                                                                                                                                                  This week our question comes from Yiying, who asks us “What kind of jobs are available for Chinese students who have studied abroad?”

                                                                                                                                                  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 History of Umbrellas in China
                                                                                                                                                              • Tianjin cabbie clocks up the compliments
                                                                                                                                                              • Yiying’s Question
                                                                                                                                                              • Some job options for returnees to China
                                                                                                                                                              • Why do young Chinese people return to China after studying?
                                                                                                                                                              • Some ‘sea’ themed names for returnees to China
                                                                                                                                                              • Disappointment for Chinese who have studied abroad
                                                                                                                                                              • Average salaries and stats on jobs for returnees
                                                                                                                                                              • How to prepare yourself for returning to China
                                                                                                                                                              • Our word of the week is ‘overseas Chinese’ 华侨 (huá qiáo)
                                                                                                                                                              • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                                                                                                                                              • 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 00:33:04

                                                                                                                                                                          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 & Nora

                                                                                                                                                                                    Photo credit: The Harvard Gazette https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/05/commencement-2010/

                                                                                                                                                                                    The post TWCC114 – Job Options for Chinese Abroad Returning to China, Episode 114 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                                                    34 min
                                                                                                                                                                                  • TWCC113 – Chicken Soup for the Chinese Soul, Episode 113

                                                                                                                                                                                    This week our question comes from David, who asks us “Are there any Chinese cure-alls like chicken soup is 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 Chinese young adult homeowners.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • ‘Boyfriend-sharing’ services hit Chinese shopping malls (but don’t get the wrong idea, they just carry your bags)
                                                                                                                                                                                              • We introduce our special guest!
                                                                                                                                                                                              • David’s Question
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Some foods, medicines and teas that are cure-alls in Chinese, including Feng you jing oil, ginseng, Po Chai pills, snow fungus soup and garlic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Some phrases and Chinese words for cure-alls
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Some unusual methods that Chamcen and her friends use to cure illnesses
                                                                                                                                                                                                • ‘Hot’ and ‘Cold’ foods in TCM
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Our word of the week is ‘cure-all’ 包治百病 (bāo zhì bǎi bìng)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 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 00:34:47

                                                                                                                                                                                                              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, Nora & Chamcen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The post TWCC113 – Chicken Soup for the Chinese Soul, Episode 113 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        35 min
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • TWCC112 – Concerning the Chinese and the Universe, Episode 112

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This week our question comes from Elle, who asks us “Are young Chinese people interested in furthering themselves intellectually?”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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 ‘kuaidi’ delivery guy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chinese taxi driver finally reunited with missing daughter after 24-year search
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Elle’s Question
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Young people, free time and past times in China
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Intellectuals in China
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • China’s Nouveaux riches
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Our word of the week is ‘religion’ 宗教 (zōng jiào)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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 00:36:08

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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 & Nora

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The post TWCC112 – Concerning the Chinese and the Universe, Episode 112 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          37 min
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • TWCC111 – Zika-free Relaxing in SE Asia, Episode 111

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          This week our question comes from Alissa, who asks us “Where is safe to travel in Asia?”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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 rice consumption.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Luxury homes gifted by Chinese tycoon sit empty as greedy villagers row over ownership
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Allisa’s Question
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hainan the Chinese ‘Hawaii’
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • and then there was Brunei…
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Yunnan for a forest retreat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hong Kong beaches and a few more for good measure.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      •  Package deals and cruises
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Xiamen and Gulangyu
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Our word of the week is ‘seaside’ 海边 (hǎi biān)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 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 00:21:56

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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 & Nora

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The post TWCC111 – Zika-free Relaxing in SE Asia, Episode 111 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            22 min
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • TWCC110 – Hospital Experiences in China, Episode 110

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This week our question comes from Matthew, who asks us “What are the differences between Chinese and Western hospitals?”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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 glass bridges.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • This Chinese granny is breaking tradition by traveling the world
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Matthew’s Question
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Our experiences in hospitals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Insurance and ‘gifts’
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Differences between China and the West
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Leaving China for medical care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Our word of the week is ‘hospital’ 医院 (yī yuàn)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • You can now support us on Patreon!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 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
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Episode Length 00:36:27

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The post TWCC110 – Hospital Experiences in China, Episode 110 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              37 min
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • TWCC109 – Traveling in China with Food Restrictions, Episode 109

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              This week our question comes from Melissa, who asks us “What advice can you give to someone with allergies travelling 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 Gobi desert.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Smuggler caught with entire ant colony in luggage to make wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Melissa’s Questions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Being vegan and vegetarian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Allergies in China
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Food Allergies Rock Blog in China
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Eating out with an allergy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Our word of the week is ‘allergy’ 过敏 (guò mǐn)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • You can use 过敏 in the following sentence “我对。。。过敏。(wǒ duì…guò mǐn)” which means “I’m allergic to…”
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Written Chinese is our sponsor
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Episode Length 00:29:48

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • – Hollie & Nora

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                30 min
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • TWCC108 – Bills and Cost of Living, Episode 108

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This week our question comes from Sarai, who asks us “How much will bills cost in Shenzhen?”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                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 plastic surgery in the Chinese movie industry.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chinese “Little Brat” Urinates on Elevator Control Panel, Gets Trapped When It Breaks Down
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sarai’s Questions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • A bill breakdown
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Different prices in Shenzhen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • See the cost of living in Shenzhen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Salaries for teachers in Shenzhen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Transfering a visa from teaching to another career
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Visa processes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Our word of the week is ‘bill’ 账单 (zhàng dān)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 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 Patron!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Episode Length 00:47:59

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Download Options
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • – Hollie & Nora

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The post TWCC108 – Bills and Cost of Living, Episode 108 appeared first on Written Chinese.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              48 min

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