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- TWCC88 – What Chinese Women Want in a Man, Episode 88
This week our question comes from Rose-Marie, who asks us “What kind of men do Chinese women find attractive?”
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…- Bob’s comment on movie theatre etiquette
- Teenager sets fire to ATM, extinguishes flames with his own piss after getting fired from his job
- Rose-Marie’s Question
- physical attraction
- Age, experience and interest
- Pop stars and celebrities
- What Chinese men go for in girls
- Our word of the week is ‘tall, rich and handsome’ 高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:40:19Thanks 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 TWCC88 – What Chinese Women Want in a Man, Episode 88 appeared first on Written Chinese.
41 min - TWCC87 – Retiring in China, Episode 87
This week our question comes from James, who asks us “Have you started saving for retirement yet?”
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…- A lovely review!
- After 48 accidents in one year, family would like officials to stop cars from crashing into their home.
- Some examples of ‘nail’ houses we mentioned.
- James’ Question
- Our retirement
- Foreigners retiring in China
- Retirement in China
- Differences between retirement in the west and China
- Long term planning and finances in Chinese culture
- An article for Chinese people living abroad moving back to China for retirment
- Our word of the week is ‘retirement’ 退休 (tuì xiū).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:50:47Thanks 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 TWCC87 – Retiring in China, Episode 87 appeared first on Written Chinese.
51 min - TWCC86 – Speaking of Chinese Names, Episode 86
This week our question comes from Patrick, who asks us “Did someone help you choose your Chinese name?”
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…- A review and Julia’s story
- Groom Arrested for Hiring 200 Fake Friends for Wedding in China
- Patricks’s Question
- ‘zuo yuezi’ 坐月子 (zuò yuè zi) convelscent month after childbirth
- Our Chinese names and how we got them. If you want your own Chinese name, get yours here!
- How transliteration works for foreign names
- How Chinese people choose their English name
- Our words of the week are ‘name’ 名字 (míng zi) and ‘family name’ 姓名 (xìng míng)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 01:06:27Thanks 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 TWCC86 – Speaking of Chinese Names, Episode 86 appeared first on Written Chinese.
1 hr 7 min - TWCC85 – Movie Theater ‘Etiquette’ in China, Episode 85
This week our question comes from Cameron, who asks us “How do the movie theater experience and etiquette differ 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…- Man’s Rant Against Sending Daughter to Study in US Goes Viral.
- Cameron’s Question
- 10 Things to Expect in a Chinese Cinema and our take on them…
- Censorship and Restricted Content
- Bullet Curtains and how terrible they sound
- Choosing your seat
- The Code of Conduct
- Check out episode32 where we discuss Chinese movies to watch
- Watch some movies by Jia Zhangke 贾樟柯 (Jiǎ Zhāngkē). You can see a list of his movies here.
- Our word of the week is ‘movie theatre’ 电影院 (diàn yǐng yuàn).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:40:41Thanks 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 TWCC85 – Movie Theater ‘Etiquette’ in China, Episode 85 appeared first on Written Chinese.
41 min - TWCC84 – Staying Updated with Current Events Back Home, Episode 84
This week our question comes from Jiazhouren, who asks us “How does the goings on in the US and UK effect your lives 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…- Man left stunned by 414,000 yuan bill following 20 minute shared bike ride.
- Jiazhouren’s Question
- A bit on politics
- Kevin Spacey is President
- The Chinese ‘bubble’
- Changes back home that we miss (?)
- Our word of the week is ‘culture’ 文化 (wén huà).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:44:20Thanks 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 TWCC84 – Staying Updated with Current Events Back Home, Episode 84 appeared first on Written Chinese.
45 min - TWCC83 – Selling RMB When Leaving China, Episode 83
This week our question comes from Kathy, who asks us “How do you exchange money 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…- A comment from Bob and an aspiring helicopter pilot(?)
- Toilet paper thieves strike again, 1500 rolls gone in just one week at Chengdu park.
- Kathy’s Question
- Exchanging money in banks
- Using an exchange
- Sending money home
- Bank transfers
- Our word of the week is ‘to exchange RMB’ 换人民币 (huàn rén mín bì).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:39:04Thanks 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 TWCC83 – Selling RMB When Leaving China, Episode 83 appeared first on Written Chinese.
40 min - TWCC82 – Northern vs. Southern China, Episode 82
This week our question comes from Joanna, who asks us “What do you think are some differences between the North and South of 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…- Driver blindly follows car’s navigation system, ends up trapped in the middle of a river.
- Joanna’s Question
- The North/South divide
- Mini history of the North and South
- North vs. South
- Our words of the week are ‘nature’ 性格 (xìng gé) and ‘personality’ 个性 (gè xìng).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:32:26Thanks 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 TWCC82 – Northern vs. Southern China, Episode 82 appeared first on Written Chinese.
33 min - TWCC81 – All the Single Ladies: Here’s the Scoop about Dating in China, Episode 81
This week our question comes from Joanna, who asks us “What’s it like being single 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…- A review from Claire and comments on Episode79
- Grandma carries around fresh fish in the expensive Louis Vuitton bag her grandson bought for her.
- Joanna’s Question
- Being a single Chinese woman
- Dating Chinese men and women
- Chinese coal miner has no flat, no car. Russian woman marries him anyway for love
- Being a single Western woman in China
- Our word of the week is ‘Leftover Woman’ 剩女 (shèng nǚ).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:40:40Thanks 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 TWCC81 – All the Single Ladies: Here’s the Scoop about Dating in China, Episode 81 appeared first on Written Chinese.
41 min - TWCC80 – Chinese Social Media Overview, Episode 80
This week our question comes from Wade, who asks us “What is Chinese Social Media 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…- A review from Claire and comments on Episode79
- Guy Finds Strange Strawberry Tomato.
- Wade’s Question
- What social media is ‘like’ in China
- Some of the most popular SM platforms
- Leonardo DiCaprio’s Weibo spam
- Some unusual ones…
- Some articles about Chinese online language: Popular Chinese Internet Slang, Fun Chinese Homophones You Can Use Online and What You Need to Know about Internet Culture and Gaming in China.
- Our word of the week is ‘WeChat’ 微信 (wēi xìn).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Share your favourite podcasts with #trypod
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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:49:36Thanks 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 TWCC80 – Chinese Social Media Overview, Episode 80 appeared first on Written Chinese.
50 min - TWCC79 – Should You Make a Travel List?, Episode 79
This week our question comes from China Bob, who asks us “Should you make a list of places to visit 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…- A review from MusicCritic8390
- Elderly man shows off his physical fitness by riding a tricycle while standing on his head.
- Bob’s Question
- Our lists of places to visit in China and Asia
- other opportunities in China
- Business and protoypes
- Our word of the week is ‘travel’ 旅游 (lǚ yóu) / 旅行 (lǚ xíng).
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:46:41Thanks 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 TWCC79 – Should You Make a Travel List?, Episode 79 appeared first on Written Chinese.
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