Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations

【🎁Xmas12-1】 Jingle Bells and Dumpling Tales – Hoilday Flavor Unwrapped

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A Holiday Special: 12-Day Learning Marathon with Me

Welcome to the first episode of this festive Mandarin journey! 🎄 Today, we’re diving into the delicious world of Christmas Flavors. From dumplings to turkey, Yule logs to mince pies, I’ll guide you through a global holiday feast while sprinkling in Mandarin grammar and vocabulary. 🍽️

Ever wondered why Chinese families might leave an entire fish untouched during a feast? Or what makes a French marron glacé so irresistible? Get ready for a mix of tasty stories, cultural insights, and a Mandarin lesson that’s as cozy as a holiday sweater.

Stick around for some laughs, learning, and the secret to frying leftover dumplings. Don’t miss this kick-off to our 12-day Mandarin marathon—your perfect holiday treat! 🎁


节日特别版：和我一起的12天中文学习马拉松

欢迎来到我们的第一集！🎄 今天我们将走进 圣诞美食的世界。从饺子到火鸡，从树桩蛋糕到肉馅饼，我会带你穿越节日餐桌，分享全球美食的同时，学习实用的中文语法和词汇。🍽️

你知道为什么中国人过节会在桌上留一整条鱼不动吗？或者为什么糖渍栗子会让人爱不释手？准备好在笑声中，了解美味背后的故事，并掌握炸饺子的独门技巧吧！

加入我们这12天中文马拉松的第一步，让你的假期充满学习的乐趣与节日的温暖！🎁

Key Vocabulary Summary:

  • 圣诞节 (Shèngdàn Jié) – Christmas
  • 火鸡 (huǒjī) – Turkey
  • 甜点 (tiándiǎn) – Dessert
  • 聚会 (jùhuì) – Gathering or party
  • 蛋糕 (dàngāo) – Cake
  • 鱼 (yú) – Fish
  • 饺子 (jiǎozi) – Dumplings
  • 汤圆 (tāngyuán) – Glutinous rice balls
  • 火锅 (huǒguō) – Hot pot
  • 烤鸭 (kǎoyā) – Roast duck
  • 食品 (shípǐn) – Food
  • 做菜 (zuòcài) – Cooking


    • Key Grammar Summary:

    1. “是” (shì) – The verb “to be”
      • Example: 今天是圣诞节。(Jīntiān shì Shèngdàn Jié.) – Today is Christmas.
      • Usage: Used to link a subject and its description.
      • “吃” (chī) – The verb “to eat”
        • Example: 我们吃饺子和鱼。(Wǒmen chī jiǎozi hé yú.) – We eat dumplings and fish.
        • Usage: A basic action verb for eating, often used when talking about meals or food.
        • “做” (zuò) – The verb “to do” or “to make”
          • Example: 我喜欢做菜。(Wǒ xǐhuān zuò cài.) – I like to cook.
          • Usage: A versatile verb for actions, often related to creating or making something.


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