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【🎁Xmas12-9】Hot Drinks: Winter Favorites from Coffee to Hot Chocolate

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A Holiday Special: 12-Day Learning Marathon with Me

Welcome to today’s cozy episode of our Holiday Podcast Marathon! ☕ Wrap your hands around your favorite mug as we dive into the world of hot drinks—Mandarin style! In this episode, we'll explore the comforting vocabulary of 咖啡 (coffee), 热巧克力 (hot chocolate), and 茶 (tea), learn the grammar to discuss these warm delights like a native, and compare the cultural significances of hot beverages in China, France, and England. From soothing herbal infusions to luxurious café au laits, you’ll be prepared to enjoy your winter favorites while enhancing your Mandarin. Here’s to learning, warmth, and delightful moments! 🎉

节日特别版：和我一起的12天中文学习马拉松

欢迎收听今天的温馨有爱的特别播客！☕ 当你捧着你最喜欢的杯子时，让我们一起探索热饮的世界——普通话风格！本集中，我们将探讨咖啡、热巧克力和茶的舒适词汇，学习如何像本地人一样讨论这些温暖的饮品的语法，并比较中国、法国和英国的热饮文化重要性。从舒缓的草本茶到奢华的咖啡奶，你将准备好在提升普通话技能的同时享受冬季最爱。为学习、温暖和美好时光干杯！🎉"


Key Vocabulary Summary


  • 咖啡 (kā fēi) – Coffee
  • 热巧克力 (rè qiǎo kè lì) – Hot chocolate
  • 茶 (chá) – Tea
  • 热水 (rè shuǐ) – Hot water
  • 红枣茶 (hóng zǎo chá) – Red date tea
  • 姜茶 (jiāng chá) – Ginger tea
  • 牛奶 (niú nǎi) – Milk
  • 糖 (táng) – Sugar
  • 热 (rè) – Hot
  • 杯 (bēi) – Cup


    • Key Grammar Summary


    1. 太...了 (tài...le) – To express something is too much or so much.
      • Example: 这杯咖啡太烫了！(This cup of coffee is too hot!)
      • 还 (hái) – Indicates continuity or addition.
        • Example: 我喝了红枣茶，还想喝一杯热巧克力。(I drank red date tea, and I still want a cup of hot chocolate.)
        • 有点 (yǒu diǎn) – Describes something as being somewhat or a little.
          • Example: 今天有点冷，喝热水很舒服。(It’s a bit cold today, drinking hot water is very comforting.)
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