In this Mandarin episode, I explore why China only uses Beijing time despite the fact that it spans across 5 different time zones, compare China's time zone use with that of continental USA, and talk about East Coast bias in both China and the US.

Some useful words:

1. 东八区(dōng bā qū): East 8 Zone (UTC/GMT +8 hrs) (Beijing Time is GMT +8hr) 
2. 全球(quán qíu): worldwide, global
3. 按...划分(àn... huàfēn): categorize, divide ... according to
4. 标准(biāozhǔn): standard
5. 根据(gēn jù): based on, according to 
6. 横跨(héng kuà): span across (geographically)
7. 统一(tǒngyī): unified, uniform
8. 绝大部分(jué dà bùfèn): the vast majority
9. 幅员辽阔(fúyuán liáokuò): vast size (e.g. of a country, geographic regions)
10. 作为(zuòwéi): as
11. 合理(hé lǐ): reasonable 
12. 顺便(shùnbiàn): by the way
13. 人口(rénkǒu): population
14. 赛事(sàishì): competition (e.g. sporting)
15. 报道(bàodào): reporting
16. 重视(zhòngshì): to attach importance to, to value 
17. 照顾(zhàogù): take care of,  show consideration
18. 观众(guān zhòng): audience
19. 总决赛 (zong jué sài): final
20. 东岸偏见(dōng àn piān jiàn): east coast bias

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This English episode covers the Chinese translation of Halloween, a short recap of Halloween origin and tradition,  the Chinese version of Halloween and whether Halloween is celebrated in China. 

Happy Halloween!

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In this Mandarin Halloween special, I talk about the meaning of Halloween in Mandarin, its traditions and customs, and relate the festival to the origins and traditions of the Chinese Ghost Festival and the Chinese New Year's Eve. Have a fun Halloween!

Some useful words:

1. 翻译 Fānyì: translate, translation
2. 根据gēnjù: based on, according to
3. 结束jiéshù: end, fiinish
4. 移民yímín: immigrate, immigration, immigrant
5. 死去的灵魂sǐqù de línghún: dead soul
6. 鬼魂guǐhún: ghost spirit
7. 面具miànjù: mask (for halloween or theater arts)
8. 服装fúzhuāng: clothing, attire
9. 其实qíshí: actually, in reality
10. 起源qǐyuán: origin
11. 地府dìfǔ: underground world, hell
12. 世间shìjiān: living world
13. 祭祖jì zǔ: worship ancestor
14. 放松fàngsōng: relax
15. 享受生活xiǎngshòu shēnghuó: enjoy life
16. 游荡Yóudàng:  wander
17. 吓走xià zǒu: scare away
18. 怪物guàiwù: monster
19. 不过buguò:  however, that said
20. 南瓜nánguā：pumpkin

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In this English episode, I talk about Huoguo the Chinese hot pot: what is it? How to have a hot pot meal? And why is it popular among Chinese across the world?

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In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 火锅 (huǒguō) the Chinese Hot Pot: What do the name characters mean? What consist of a 火锅 (huǒguō) meal? And why do Chinese people all over the world love 火锅 (huǒguō)?

Here are some useful words: 

1. 加热Jiārè: add heat, heat up
2. 锅底guō dǐ: soup base
3. 清汤qīngtāng: clear soup/broth
4. 麻辣málà: numbing spicy
5. 食材shícái: "food material," ingredients
6. 煮开/煮熟zhǔ kāi/zhǔ shú: Boiled/cooked
7. 切成薄片qiè chéng bópiàn:  sliced to thin pieces
8. 蘸酱zhàn jiàng Dipping sauce
9. 配调料pèi tiáoliào: concoct seasoning
10. 老少皆宜 lǎoshào jiē yí: suitable, enjoyable for all ages

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This English episode presents a brief introduction to Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok: the name, logo, what people do on Douyin, and so on.

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In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 抖音 (dǒu yīn) the Chinese TikTok:  why is it called douyin? What do people do on douyin? And why does China have its own version of TikTok?

Useful words for comprehension

1. 标志 biāozhì: logo, sign
2. 音符yīnfú: (music) note
3. 地位dìwèi: status
4. 娱乐生活方式yúlè shēnghuó fāngshì: Entertainment lifestyle
5. 短视频 duǎn shìpín: short videos
6. 刷抖音shuā dǒu yīn: scrolling TikTok
7. 动作dòngzuò: movement
8. 拍抖音pāi dǒu yīn: shot TikTok (videos)
9. 商家shāngjiā: merchant, store
10. 直播zhíbò: live stream
11. 做广告zuò guǎnggào: advertise
12. 中国版/国际版 zhōngguó bǎn/guójì bǎn: Chinese version/international version
13. 国外企业guówài qǐyè: foreign company
14. 数据互通shùjù hùtōng: data sharing and communication
15. 内容nèiróng: content

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This English episode explores the meaning of 卷 (juǎn) in two contexts: school and work. As  the Chinese society increasingly forces its people into various rat races from cradle to grave, I wish we can all live a life of our own of love, intention and enjoyment.

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This Mandarin episode explores the meaning of 卷 (juǎn) in two contexts: school and work. As  the Chinese society increasingly forces its people into various rat races from cradle to grave, I wish we can all live a life of our own of love, intention and enjoyment.

1. 补课/补习班 bǔ kè/bǔ xí bān: cram school, after-school tutoring
2. 努力程度 nǔ lì chéng dù: degree of effort (how hard you work)
3. 被别人落在后面: left behind by other people
4. 内卷(same as 卷)  nèi juǎn: forced into the rat race
5. 成绩or分数 chéng jì/fēn shù: exam results; grades
6. 考入kǎo rù: enter (a school) after passing a competitive exam 
7. 家庭负担 jiā tíng fù dān: family burden
8. 取缔 qǔ dì: to ban, prohibit, crack down
9. 不断地 bù duàn de: continuously, constantly
10. 保证 bǎo zhèng: guarantee
11. 竞争 jìng zhēng: compete, competition
12. 结果 jié guǒ: result. outcome

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由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。

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In this episode, I read an airport announcement (regular speed and slow speed) and go over 10 useful vocabulary and expressions. The script is as follows.

尊敬的旅客朋友们，我们抱歉地通知您，您乘坐的国航4879次，飞往上海的航班由于暴风雪，被临时取消了。在此我们深表歉意。新的具体起飞时间待定。我们将密切关注天气预报。请您在候机大厅安静等候新的广播通知。中国国家航空公司将安排大家在首都机场的天水大酒店入住一晚。我们会尽快通知您明天新的起飞时间。如需其他帮助，请与我们联系。谢谢您的配合理解。

1. 尊敬zūn jìng： honorable，respectful
2. 抱歉 bào qiàn:  apologize，feel sorry, apologetic
3. 乘坐chéng zuò:  ride (such as plane, train, bus, car and other means of transportation)
4. 待定 dài dìng: TBD
5. 密切关注mì qiè guān zhù: watch closely
6. 深表歉意 shēn biǎo qiàn yì:  deeply felt apology
7. 临时 lín shí： temporary
8. 候机（大）厅hòu jī dà tīng: airport departure terminal
9. 入住rù zhù:  to check in at a hotel
10. 配合理解 lǐ jiě pèi hé:  cooperative and understanding

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#五分钟中文 #中文播客 #中国文化 #ChinesePodcast #LearnChinese #ChineseListening #MandarinListening #中文听力 #中文听力练习 #中国語 #中国語リスニング #中国語聴解 #中国語学習 #リスニング練習 #HSK #중국어듣기 #중국어회화 #중국어팟캐스트 #중국어공부 #중국어배우기 #중국어 #HSK공부 #nghetiengtrung #hoithoaTRUNG #podcasttiengtrung #hoctiengtrung #hoctiengtrungquoc #tiengtrung #luyenthihsk