The Trilingual Chatbox

In this episode, we delve into the distinctions between 舉行/举行 (jǔxíng) and 舉辦/举办 (jǔbàn) in Mandarin Chinese. We explore their usage in sentences, highlighting subtle nuances and shedding light on the primary differences. Tune in to understand when these terms can or cannot be interchangeable, today! Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for detailed info like example sentences and words we used. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 X：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

Surprisingly, many Taiwanese viewers have developed a fascination for Japanese TV programs featuring eating competitions, such as "元祖！大食い王決定戦", "ブラマリのいただきっ (腹ペコ!なでしこグルメ旅)", and "デカ盛りハンター". These shows (reruns) continue to claim prime-time slots on TV, captivating audiences several times a week. Have you ever wondered how to express the idea that no matter how much these competitive eaters indulge, they never seem to gain weight in Japanese and Chinese? Let's delve beyond the buffet in today's episode and find out! Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for detailed info like example sentences and words we used. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 X：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

Have you seen a Japanese sentence pattern "～てごらん(try to do)" in your textbook and wondered when and to whom you can use this sentence pattern? In this episode, Lori and Mai discuss when and to whom Japanese people usually use this sentence pattern. Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress Website⁠ for English translations of the sentences we used in the episode. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

Welcome back to your friendly guide to mastering Mandarin! Today, we shed light on the crucial differences between 然後/然后' (ránhòu) and '後來/后来' (hòulái) in just about 10 minutes. One of them is your chronological storyteller, while the other is your plot twist master! We'll explore examples to help you wield them like a pro. Listen now! Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for detailed info like example sentences and words we used. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

In this episode, Lori and Mai talk about the sounds that Japanese people make to respond to certain situations. We are inspired by Nakagawa Haruno-san`s very interesting short videos on this topic and decided to record this episode. For detailed written explanations, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress site⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠⁠

Today we explore the nuances of using 又 and 再 in Chinese. We'll discuss the key differences between these two commonly used words and answer the question: Are they interchangeable? Tune in to gain a better understanding of when and how to use 又 and 再 effectively in your Chinese language conversations. For detailed info like example sentences and words we used, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

Curious about using 被(bèi) in Chinese for the passive voice? We've got your back! No more confusion, just straightforward explanations and practical examples. In this episode, Lori helps you crack the code on "被" with 3 basic forms, so you can level up your Chinese skills. Let's dive in! For detailed info like example sentences and words we used, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- ➡️Reference Chinese Grammar | How to sound like a native Chinese speaker using "Topic-comment Structure" -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

Which is most commonly used, 但是(dànshì), 可是(kěshì) or 不过(búguò)? Are they interchangeable? Which one is more formal than the others? Will I offend anyone if I choose the wrong one to use? Today we give some answers to these questions, if you've ever wondered. For detailed info like example sentences and words we used, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Are you also puzzled by the subtle nuances in sentences where the words 得(de) and 可以(kěyǐ) are used? Today we discuss their usages in different contexts and reveal their intricacies and hidden meanings. For detailed info like example sentences and words we used, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- 🎙️Related episode: Chinese Grammar & Culture Talk | What’s the difference between 可以, 能, and 會 (Shadowing practice) | About Japanese Tea Ceremony (茶道) -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In this Q&A episode, Lori and Mai discuss different ways to say goodbye in Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, depending on the level of formality and situation. For detailed info like example sentences and words we used, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠.  -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠

We bring you the brand new "Q&A" series where Lori and Mai explore the intricacies of the Chinese and Japanese language, cultural nuances, and everything in between. As native speakers, we invite you to unveil the secrets of these captivating languages with us and learn about our vibrant traditions. Tune in and embark on a language journey with us today as we discuss how two very similar Chinese words - 我們 VS 咱們 - are used in the Chinese speaking regions. For detailed info like example sentences and words we used, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Chinese separable verbs, also known as 離合(動)詞 (líhécí) or 离合(动)词. Join us as we explore the nuances of these special verbs, their grammar rules, and how they differ from other types of verbs in the Chinese language. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this episode is sure to expand your knowledge and appreciation of the Chinese language! *For detailed info like example phrases and words we used and the handout we prepared for you, please visit our ⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In this episode, Mai shows how to translate "Nouns with to-infinitive” into Japanese. Try translating along with Lori! Nouns with to-infinitives (～するための○○、～すべき○○） Indefinite pronouns with to-infinitives **For detailed info on today's example sentences, please visit our ⁠⁠WordPress website⁠⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Do you know that both Chinese and Japanese are topic-prominent languages? In today's episode, Lori explains how "Topic-comment structure" works in Chinese on a conversational level. It is the most underrated and overlooked grammar point when it comes to learning Chinese. Mastering this structure will 100% help you level up your Chinese speaking and listening skills! *For detailed info like examples we use and quiz questions and answers, please visit our ⁠WordPress website⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In this episode, Mai is trying to show how to make long Japanese sentences using translation as a practice. Today, we will be looking at sentences with prepositional phrases & relative clauses and practicing translating various Japanese sentences. Try translating along with Lori! **For detailed info on today's example sentences, please visit our ⁠WordPress website⁠. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：⁠https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/⁠ ● 📽️ YouTube：⁠https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox⁠ ● 📱 twitter：⁠https://twitter.com/3lingualcb⁠ ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In today's episode, Lori and Mai provide some "level-up" tips for improving your Japanese and Chinese language skills. This will be a new series which covers a wide range of grammar points and sentence constructions in both Japanese and Chinese languages with examples and practices. We will also provide future handouts in PDF format on our WordPress website. Join us now to upgrade your language skills! **For detailed info on today's example sentences and the Chinese sentence structures Lori mentioned, please visit our WordPress website. -- 🤖 Language Learning with ChatGPT: ChatGPT Tutorial - How to use Chat GPT for Learning and Practicing English - by Hadar Shemesh AI Just KILLED Traditional Language Learning (ChatGPT) - by Jerry Registre -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/ ● 📽️ YouTube：https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox ● 📱 twitter：https://twitter.com/3lingualcb ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. ⁠http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577⁠ Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In today's episode*, Lori and Mai have a conversation about some surprises you might encounter when you travel in Japan and Taiwan. Also check this one out for useful patterns to use in Japanese and Taiwanese Mandarin when you unintentionally break a taboo. *We would like to apologize to our listeners about the audio quality on this episode. Thank you for continuing to listen and all your support. We will make every effort to present better production.  -- 💠Useful Phrases**:  【Japanese】 1. すみません(ごめんなさい）。いけないことだとは知りませんでした。 2. 不快な思いをさせてしまって申し訳ありません。今後気を付けます。教えてくださりありがとうございます。 3. ごめんね！やってはいけないことだと知らなかった。教えてくれてありがとう。 【Chinese (Taiwanese Mandarin)】 1. 對不起、對不起，我沒有注意到。謝謝你提醒我。 2. 真的很抱歉，我不知道這樣做會冒犯到人。我會多注意的。 3. 不好意思啦，我不是故意的。這樣我下次知道了。 **For a more detailed explanation of today's useful patterns as well as our conversation transcript, please visit our WordPress website. -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/ ● 📽️ YouTube：https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox ● 📱 twitter：https://twitter.com/3lingualcb ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM ● 甘茶の音楽工房「夏色のキャンパス」  🎶 Sound Effects ● 効果音ラボ -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

In today's episode*, Lori and Mai will cover a grammar point shared in Chinese and Japanese. It corresponds to language proficiency tests HSK 3 (Chinese) and N5 (Japanese). As simple and basic as the structure may seem, it has some nuances that many learners underestimate. Listen in today as we discuss these subtle differences and help you become familiar with the sentence structure through a shadowing exercise. Check out our Wordpress for exercise transcripts. *Note: We want to express our sincere apology to our listeners for the poor audio quality of this episode. Thank you for continuing to listen and for all your support. We will make every effort to present better production.  -- 💠Useful Phrases 1. eat breakfast (1)朝食を食べます (2)吃早餐 chī zǎo cān 2. check emails (1)Eメールを確認します (2)查看電子郵件 / 查看电子邮件 chá kàn diàn zǐ yóu jiàn 3. go jogging (1)ジョギングをします (2) 慢跑 màn pǎo 4. listen to a podcast (1) ポッドキャストを聴きます   (2) 聽播客 / 听播客 tīng bō kè 5. cry (1) 泣きます   (2) 哭 kū；掉眼淚(泪) diào yǎn lèi 6. pick up toys   (1) おもちゃをひろいます   (2) 撿玩具 / 捡玩具 jiǎn wán jù 7. drink coffee   (1) コーヒーを飲みます   (2) 喝咖啡 hē kā fēi -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/ ● 📽️ YouTube：https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox ● 📱 twitter：https://twitter.com/3lingualcb ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM ● Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Ordering a drink in a country where your target language is spoken is one of the first challenges, we, language learners would like to complete.  In this episode, we share some clips of real-life conversations and 10 words and phrases you may use to order your favorite drinks in Japanese and Taiwanese Mandarin.  Make sure you visit our WordPress website for the transcripts of real-life conversations. -- 💠 Timestamps (00:24) - Intro  (10:39) - Japanese clips  (12:48) - 10 useful words and phrases in Japanese (17:21) - Taiwanese Mandarin clips  (19:14) - 10 useful words and phrases in Taiwanese Mandarin  (25:35) - Oral practice with Lori and Mai -- 💠 Japanese Words and Phrases  1. Can I get...? ｜～をください。    Can I also get ...? | もう一つは～をください。～もください。 2. What size would you like? | サイズはどうなさいますか。 3. Would you like to customize the sugar level and ice cube amount? | 甘さと氷の量をお選びいただけます。 ● Choose if you want it iced or hot | アイスかホットかを選ぶ   (1) iced | アイス (2) hot | ホット ● Choose your size: サイズを選ぶ   (1) large | L（エル) or エルサイズ、medium |  M（エム）or エムサイズ、small | S（エス）or エスサイズ ● Choose your sugar level: 甘さを調節する   (1) max |  多め  (2) regular | ふつう  (3) less | 少なめ (4) no sugar |ゼロ、無糖 ● Choose the ice cube amount:氷の量を調節する       (1) max |  多め  (2) regular | ふつう  (3) less | 少なめ (4) no sugar |ゼロ、氷なし 4. Will that be all? | ご注文は以上でよろしいでしょうか？ 5. That’s ___ yen. ｜ お会計が○○円でございます。 6. How would you like to pay? | お支払いの方法は、どうなさいますか。 7. In cash or by credit card | 現金で、クレジットカードで 8. Would you like a bag? | レジ袋はご利用になられますか？     Yes, please. はい、お願いします。| No, I’m good. いいえ、大丈夫です。いいえ、結構です。 9. Are you eating here？ | 店内でお召し上がりでしょうか。 10. Do you need a receipt? | レシートはご入用ですか。 💠 Taiwanese Mandarin Words and Phrases 1. Can I get ___? | 我要一杯/一個… Can I also get ___? | 我還要一杯/一個… 再一杯/一個… 2. Would you like to customize the sugar level and ice cube amount? | 甜度冰塊呢？   (1) Hot 熱 / Cold 冰   (2) Large(Grande) 大杯 / Medium(Tall) 中杯 / Small 小杯   (3) Full sugar 全糖; 甜度正常 / Less sugar 少糖 / Half sugar 半糖 / Light sugar 微糖 / No sugar 無糖   (4) Regular ice 正常冰 / Less ice 少冰 / No ice 去冰 3. Will that be all? | …就好嗎？ 4. That's ___ dollars. | 這樣是___塊錢/元。 5. How would you like to pay? | 請問是付現還是刷卡呢？ 6. In cash or by credit card. | 我用信用卡/現金。 7. Would you like a bag? | 你需要袋子嗎？(Yes, please. 好。No, I'm good. 不用了，謝謝。) 8. We have the reusable cup discount ready for you. | 幫您扣一個杯扣。 9. To go or for here? | 請問內用還是外帶呢？(內用還是外帶？) 10. Do you have a tax ID number or electronic invoice carrier / receipt? | 統編載具/明細需要嗎？ -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/ ● 📽️ YouTube：https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox ● 📱 twitter：https://twitter.com/3lingualcb ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Have you ever wondered how the three frequently used Chinese words "可以," "能," and "會" actually work? Today we share our knowledge about the nuances of using them from a native perspective. There's something curious about the mentality of using them - even when certain word pairs seem to be used interchangeably. Tune in today to find out about the do's and don'ts. For detailed rules, examples and shadowing practice sentences, check out our WordPress website.  -- 💠Today's vocab list:  Tea： 茶 chá | お茶(ちゃ) Traditional Japanese confections： 和菓子 héguǒzi | 和菓子 (わがし) Thirsty： 口渴/口渴 kǒukě | 喉(のど)が渇(かわ)く If： 如果 rúguǒ | もし、もしも To make tea： 泡茶 pàochá | お茶を点(た)てる To drink tea： 喝茶 hēchá | お茶を飲(の)む To swim： 游泳/游泳 yóuyǒng | 泳(およ)ぐ To experience： 體驗/体验 tǐyàn | 体験(たいけん)する To make： 製作/制作; 做 zhìzuò; zuò | 作(つく)る To eat wagashi; to taste wagashi： 吃 (品嘗/品尝) 和菓子 chī (pǐncháng) héguǒzi | 和菓子を味(あじ)わう -- 🎥 Reference videos ● A City of Gourmet Street Food 沿街都有美食的城市: A Day Trip to Jiufen 九份小旅行 #2 | https://youtu.be/MLlMeve28y4 -- 🆔 About Us ● 📝 WordPress：https://thetrilingualchatbox.wordpress.com/ ● 📽️ YouTube：https://youtube.com/@trilingual-chatbox ● 📱 twitter：https://twitter.com/3lingualcb ● 📬 Email：3lingual.cb@gmail.com -- 🎶 BGM Cold Ears-Come Inside Mix by J. Lang (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/59577 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg & Nickolas Nikolic, Mindmapthat -- ©️ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/