Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙It’s Mid-Autumn Festival time! 🌕🥮 In this episode, we talk about family reunions, mooncakes, and why the full moon is so special in Chinese culture. You’ll learn simple Mandarin words and sentences to describe this beautiful festival. ✨中秋节快乐！🌕🥮 在这一集，我们聊月亮、月饼和家人团圆。你会学到一些简单的中文词汇和句子，了解中秋节在中国文化中的特别意义。✨Grammar of the Day跟 (gēn) vs 和 (hé) – both mean “with.”Often interchangeable.跟 = more casual, spoken.和 = slightly more formal, often in writing.Examples:我跟家人一起吃月饼。I eat mooncakes together with my family.我和家人一起吃饭。I eat meals with my family.我喜欢跟朋友聊天。I like to chat with friends.我喜欢和朋友看电影。I like to watch movies with friends.Key Vocabulary with Examples月亮 (yuèliàng) – moon今天晚上月亮很圆。The moon is very round tonight.月饼 (yuèbǐng) – mooncake我们在中秋节吃月饼。We eat mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival.家人 (jiārén) – family我喜欢和家人在一起。I like being with my family.灯笼 (dēnglóng) – lantern孩子们在公园里看灯笼。The children watch lanterns in the park.团圆 (tuányuán) – reunion中秋节是家人团圆的节日。Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival for family reunion.节日 (jiérì) – festival春节是中国最重要的节日。Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.吃饭 (chīfàn) – to eat a meal我每天七点吃饭。I eat meals at seven o’clock every day.Short Mandarin Paragraph (Profound Content)中秋节的时候，我常常想起小时候。家人一起坐在院子里，看月亮，吃月饼。月亮很圆，我们的心也很圆。During Mid-Autumn Festival, I often think of my childhood. My family would sit together in the yard, watching the moon and eating mooncakes. The moon was round, and so were our hearts.

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙It’s back-to-school season 📚! In this episode, let’s learn how to say school subjects in Mandarin — from English, Math, and History, to Philosophy, Law, and even Art. 🎨 Don’t forget to check Thursday’s episode where we talk about the cliché: Are Chinese people really good at math? ➕📌 Grammar of the Day👉 我喜欢 / 不喜欢 + [学科]= I like / don’t like [subject]👉 你最喜欢什么课？= What’s your favorite subject?🗂️ Key Vocabulary List英语 – English我喜欢学英语。I like studying English.数学 – Math数学很难，但是很重要。Math is difficult, but very important.语文 – Chinese (subject)我的语文老师很好。My Chinese teacher is very nice.化学 – Chemistry化学实验很有趣。Chemistry experiments are interesting.物理 – Physics我不太懂物理。I don’t really understand physics.生物 – Biology生物课要记很多词。Biology class requires memorizing many words.历史 – History我喜欢中国历史。I like Chinese history.地理 – Geography地理可以帮助我们了解世界。Geography helps us understand the world.政治 – Politics我们明天有政治考试。We have a politics exam tomorrow.法律 – Law她在大学学习法律。She studies law at university.哲学 – Philosophy哲学让我思考人生。Philosophy makes me think about life.宗教 – Religion他在大学学习宗教。He studies religion at university.经济学 – Economics经济学很实用。Economics is very practical.心理学 – Psychology心理学帮助我们理解别人。Psychology helps us understand others.音乐 – Music我会唱很多音乐课的歌。I can sing many songs from music class.美术 – Art美术课让我很放松。Art class makes me feel relaxed.体育 – P.E.我最喜欢体育课。I like P.E. class the most.信息技术 / 电脑 – I.T. / Computer Science他对电脑很感兴趣。He is very interested in computers.外语 – Foreign Language我在学一门外语。I am learning a foreign language.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🎁 Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? In this episode, we’ll explore how to talk about presents in Mandarin — what to give, how to say it politely, and what not to give! Learn practical phrases for giving and receiving gifts, and sound like a native this festive season.🎀 还在想送什么礼物吗？这一集我们来学学中文里的“送礼”表达：送什么合适、怎么说更自然，还有哪些礼物是禁忌！让你的节日祝福更有心、更地道。🧩 Grammar of the Day送 (sòng) — to give (as a gift)Structure:👉 Subject + 送 + Object + 给 + PersonExamples:我送一本书给你。Wǒ sòng yì běn shū gěi nǐ.→ I give a book to you.他送礼物给老师。Tā sòng lǐwù gěi lǎoshī.→ He gives a gift to the teacher.妈妈送我一件红色的外套。Māma sòng wǒ yí jiàn hóngsè de wàitào.→ My mom gave me a red coat.🎁 Key Vocabulary礼物 (lǐwù) — gift / present我准备了一份礼物。(I prepared a gift.)包装 (bāozhuāng) — to wrap请帮我包装一下。(Please wrap it for me.)收到 (shōudào) — to receive我收到了你的礼物。(I received your gift.)红包 (hóngbāo) — red envelope / money gift奶奶给了我一个红包。(Grandma gave me a red envelope.)惊喜 (jīngxǐ) — surprise太惊喜了！(What a surprise!)有心 (yǒu xīn) — thoughtful你太有心了！(That’s so thoughtful of you!)节日 (jiérì) — holiday / festival节日快乐！(Happy holidays!)合适 (héshì) — suitable这份礼物很合适。(This gift is perfect.)感谢 (gǎnxiè) — to thank / gratitude非常感谢你的礼物。(Thank you so much for your gift.)禁忌 (jìnjì) — taboo / something to avoid送钟在中国是禁忌。(Giving clocks is taboo in China.)💬 Daily Dialogues🎀 Situation 1: Giving a Gift to a Friend👩 A: 这是给你的礼物，节日快乐！Zhè shì gěi nǐ de lǐwù, jiérì kuàilè!This is for you — happy holidays!👩 B: 哇，谢谢你！太有心了！Wa, xièxiè nǐ! Tài yǒu xīn le!Wow, thank you! That’s so thoughtful of you!👩 A: 希望你喜欢。Xīwàng nǐ xǐhuān.Hope you like it.👩 B: 我很喜欢，谢谢！Wǒ hěn xǐhuān, xièxiè!I really like it, thank you!🍵 Situation 2: Choosing a Gift for Family👩 A: 你准备给爸爸妈妈买什么？Nǐ zhǔnbèi gěi bàba māma mǎi shénme?What are you planning to buy for your parents?👩 B: 我打算送茶叶和红酒。Wǒ dǎsuàn sòng cháyè hé hóngjiǔ.I’m planning to give tea and red wine.👩 A: 很不错，很有心。Hěn búcuò, hěn yǒu xīn.Nice choice, very thoughtful.💄 Situation 3: Receiving a Gift👩 A: 生日快乐！这是给你的礼物。Shēngrì kuàilè! Zhè shì gěi nǐ de lǐwù.Happy birthday! Here’s your present.👩 B: 太惊喜了，谢谢你！Tài jīngxǐ le, xièxiè nǐ!What a surprise! Thank you!👩 A: 打开看看吧～Dǎkāi kànkan ba~Open it and see!👩 B: 哇，好漂亮！我太喜欢了！Wa, hǎo piàoliang! Wǒ tài xǐhuān le!Wow, it’s so beautiful! I love it!

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🛍️ It’s holiday shopping season! In this episode, we’ll explore how Chinese people shop before big festivals, learn useful phrases like “I want this” and “How much is it?”, and practice real-life shopping dialogues. Perfect for preparing your Mandarin before the Christmas and New Year sales!🛒 节日快到了！这一集我们来学学中文里的购物表达，像是“我想要这个”、“多少钱”，还有节日购物的小对话。一起感受中国人过年前购物的热闹气氛吧！🧩 Grammar of the Day想要 (xiǎng yào) — to want / would likeStructure:👉 Subject + 想要 + ObjectExamples:我想要这件毛衣。Wǒ xiǎng yào zhè jiàn máoyī.→ I want this sweater.你想要什么颜色？Nǐ xiǎng yào shénme yánsè?→ What color do you want?我不想要太贵的。Wǒ bù xiǎng yào tài guì de.→ I don’t want the expensive one.🛍️ Key Vocabulary打折 (dǎzhé) — on sale / discount今天打八折。(20% off today.)买单 (mǎidān) — pay the bill我们去买单吧。(Let’s pay the bill.)便宜 (piányi) — cheap太便宜了！(So cheap!)贵 (guì) — expensive太贵了，我不买。(Too expensive, I won’t buy it.)试一试 (shì yí shì) — try on我可以试一试吗？(Can I try it on?)红色 (hóngsè) — red我想要红色的衣服。(I want the red one.)购物 (gòuwù) — shopping我最喜欢节日购物！(I love holiday shopping!)购物车 (gòuwù chē) — shopping cart我先加到购物车。(I’ll add it to my cart first.)包邮 (bāo yóu) — free shipping这个包邮吗？(Is this free shipping?)礼物 (lǐwù) — gift我在找礼物。(I’m looking for a gift.)退货 (tuìhuò) — return goods可以退货吗？(Can I return it?)收银台 (shōuyíntái) — cashier收银台在那边。(The cashier is over there.)💬 Daily Dialogues🧥 Situation 1: At a Clothing Store👩‍🦰 A: 你好，我想要看这件毛衣。Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng yào kàn zhè jiàn máoyī.Hi, I’d like to look at this sweater.👩‍💼 B: 好的，这是新款，现在在打折。Hǎo de, zhè shì xīnkuǎn, xiànzài zài dǎzhé.Sure, it’s a new arrival and on sale now.👩‍🦰 A: 我可以试一试吗？Wǒ kěyǐ shì yí shì ma?Can I try it on?👩‍💼 B: 当然可以！试衣间在那边。Dāngrán kěyǐ! Shì yī jiān zài nàbiān.Of course! The fitting room is over there.👩‍🦰 A: 这件太贵了，有没有便宜一点的？Zhè jiàn tài guì le, yǒu méiyǒu piányi yīdiǎn de?This one’s too expensive — do you have a cheaper one?👩‍💼 B: 有的，这件在打七折。Yǒu de, zhè jiàn zài dǎ qīzhé.Yes, this one is 30% off.💻 Situation 2: Online Shopping👩 A: 这个外套看起来不错，我加到购物车。Zhège wàitào kàn qǐlái bùcuò, wǒ jiā dào gòuwù chē.This coat looks nice, I’ll add it to my cart.👩 B: 它包邮吗？Tā bāo yóu ma?Is it free shipping?👩 A: 包邮！而且今天打八折。Bāo yóu! Érqiě jīntiān dǎ bāzhé.Yes, free shipping! And it’s 20% off today.👩 B: 太好了！要是大小不合适，可以退货吗？Tài hǎo le! Yàoshi dàxiǎo bù héshì, kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?Great! If the size doesn’t fit, can I return it?👩 A: 可以的，七天内免费退货。Kěyǐ de, qītiān nèi miǎnfèi tuìhuò.Yes, free return within seven days.🎁 Situation 3: Buying a Gift at the Mall👩 A: 你好，我在找礼物，送给朋友的。Nǐ hǎo, wǒ zài zhǎo lǐwù, sòng gěi péngyou de.Hi, I’m looking for a gift for my friend.👩 B: 男生还是女生？Nánshēng háishì nǚshēng?For a boy or a girl?👩 A: 女生，她喜欢可爱的东西。Nǚshēng, tā xǐhuān kě’ài de dōngxī.A girl — she likes cute things.👩 B: 这款香薰蜡烛很受欢迎。Zhè kuǎn xiāngxūn làzhú hěn shòu huānyíng.This scented candle is very popular.👩 A: 太好了，请帮我包装一下。Tài hǎo le, qǐng bāng wǒ bāozhuāng yíxià.Perfect, please wrap it for me.👩 B: 没问题，收银台在那边。Méi wèntí, shōuyíntái zài nàbiān.No problem — the cashier is over there.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Every Chinese holiday has its own flavor — dumplings for Spring Festival, sweet rice balls for Lantern Festival, mooncakes for Mid-Autumn, and longevity noodles for birthdays. 🥟🍜In this episode, let’s discover the meaning behind these festive dishes and learn how to talk about holiday food in Mandarin! ✨中国的每个节日，都有属于它的味道。🥟🍜春节的饺子、元宵节的汤圆、中秋节的月饼、生日的长寿面……每一种食物都代表着团圆和祝福。这一集，我们一起来聊聊“节日的味道”吧！🧧✨📘 Grammar of the Day — 因为……所以…… (yīn wèi… suǒ yǐ…)Meaning: because… therefore…Structure:👉 因为 + reason + 所以 + resultExamples:1️⃣ 因为今天是春节，所以我们包饺子。(Because today is Spring Festival, we make dumplings.)2️⃣ 因为奶奶生日，所以我们吃长寿面。(Because it’s Grandma’s birthday, we eat longevity noodles.)3️⃣ 因为我喜欢甜的，所以我最爱汤圆。(Because I like sweet things, I love rice balls the most.)💡 Tip: Use this pattern to explain reasons in daily life — why you eat something, go somewhere, or like something.🧾 Key Vocabulary (HSK1–3)节日 (jié rì) — holiday, festival春节 (chūn jié) — Spring Festival年糕 (nián gāo) — rice cake汤圆 (tāng yuán) — sweet rice balls粽子 (zòng zi) — rice dumpling月饼 (yuè bǐng) — mooncake长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) — longevity noodles因为 (yīn wèi) — because所以 (suǒ yǐ) — therefore家人 (jiā rén) — family membersExample Sentences:1️⃣ 春节的时候，我们一起吃饺子。(We eat dumplings together during Spring Festival.)2️⃣ 因为今天是奶奶的生日，所以我们吃长寿面。(Because it’s Grandma’s birthday, we eat longevity noodles.)3️⃣ 我最喜欢吃月饼。(I like mooncakes the most.)💬 Daily Dialogue Section🗣️ Situation 1 — Talking about favorite holiday foodA: 你最喜欢哪个节日？B: 我最喜欢春节，因为可以吃饺子！A: 哈哈，我喜欢中秋节，可以吃月饼。English:A: Which holiday do you like the most?B: I love the Spring Festival because we can eat dumplings!A: Haha, I like Mid-Autumn Festival — I can eat mooncakes!🗣️ Situation 2 — At home on Grandma’s birthday妈妈: 今天是奶奶的生日，我们吃长寿面。孩子: 为什么要吃长寿面？妈妈: 因为长寿面代表健康和长命。English:Mom: Today is Grandma’s birthday — we’re having longevity noodles.Child: Why do we eat longevity noodles?Mom: Because they represent health and a long life.🗣️ Situation 3 — Inviting a friendA: 明天是元宵节，你想来我家吗？B: 好啊！你家会煮汤圆吗？A: 会啊，一起煮吧！English:A: Tomorrow is Lantern Festival — want to come to my house?B: Sure! Will your family make rice balls?A: Yes! Let’s cook them together!

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙When winter arrives, nothing feels better than a bowl of something warm — dumplings, soup noodles, or hot broth. 🥟🍲In this episode, let’s explore the most comforting winter foods in China and learn useful Mandarin phrases to talk about them! ❄️冬天来了，没有什么比一碗热汤更温暖。🥟🍜这一集我们来聊聊中国人最爱的冬日美食：饺子、汤面和热汤，也学学怎么用中文表达这些冬天的味道～ ❄️📘 Grammar of the Day — “的时候” (de shíhou)Meaning: when / at the time ofStructure:👉 [Action/Time] + 的时候 + [Another Action]Examples:1️⃣ 冬天的时候，我喜欢喝热汤。(When it’s winter, I like to drink hot soup.)2️⃣ 我吃面的时候，喜欢加一点辣椒。(When I eat noodles, I like to add some chili.)3️⃣ 下雪的时候，我们在家包饺子。(When it snows, we make dumplings at home.)💡Tip:You can use “的时候” to describe when something happens — perfect for talking about daily habits, weather, or memories.🧾 Key Vocabulary (HSK1–3)冬天 (dōng tiān) — winter饺子 (jiǎo zi) — dumpling汤面 (tāng miàn) — soup noodles热汤 (rè tāng) — hot soup辣椒 (là jiāo) — chili pepper下雪 (xià xuě) — to snow家 (jiā) — home喜欢 (xǐ huan) — to like做饭 (zuò fàn) — to cookExample Sentences:1️⃣ 冬天我喜欢吃饺子。(I like to eat dumplings in winter.)2️⃣ 汤面又热又香。(The soup noodles are hot and delicious.)3️⃣ 我做饭的时候，喜欢听音乐。(When I cook, I like to listen to music.)💬 Daily Dialogue SectionSituation 1 — At home on a cold day:A: 天气太冷了，我想吃点热的。B: 要不要吃饺子？或者我们煮点汤面？A: 好啊，喝一碗热汤最舒服了。English:A: It’s so cold! I want something hot.B: How about dumplings? Or we can make some soup noodles.A: Perfect — nothing feels better than a bowl of hot soup.Situation 2 — At a restaurant:服务员: 你们要点什么？客人: 我要一碗牛肉汤面。你呢？朋友: 我想吃饺子，猪肉白菜的。English:Waiter: What would you like to order?Customer: I’ll have a bowl of beef noodle soup. And you?Friend: I’d like dumplings — pork and cabbage, please.Situation 3 — Chatting with friends online:A: 你现在在干什么？B: 我在家做饭，包饺子呢！A: 哇，好香的冬天味道～English:A: What are you doing right now?B: I’m cooking at home — making dumplings!A: Wow, that’s the smell of winter!

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Let’s warm up with festive winter drinks! 🍷 In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about red wine, rice wine, and mulled wine in Mandarin, plus how to say “cheers” like a native. Simple grammar, easy vocabulary, and cozy winter vibes.冬天的夜晚，最适合和朋友小酌一杯。🍶 本集教你用中文聊红酒、米酒、热红酒，还有“干杯”的表达，一起用温暖的中文迎接冬天～📘 Grammar of the Day跟 (gēn) — “with / together with”Used to express doing something with someone.Examples:我喜欢跟朋友一起喝酒。Wǒ xǐhuān gēn péngyou yìqǐ hējiǔ.I like to drink with my friends.今天我跟同事去喝一杯。Jīntiān wǒ gēn tóngshì qù hē yì bēi.Today I’m going to have a drink with my colleagues.🍷 Key Vocabulary葡萄酒 (pú táo jiǔ) — wine我爸爸喜欢喝葡萄酒。Wǒ bàba xǐhuān hē pútaojiǔ.My dad likes drinking wine.红酒 (hóng jiǔ) — red wine冬天喝红酒很舒服。Dōngtiān hē hóngjiǔ hěn shūfu.Drinking red wine in winter feels nice.白酒 (bái jiǔ) — Chinese spirit (baijiu)白酒很烈。Báijiǔ hěn liè.Baijiu is very strong.米酒 (mǐ jiǔ) — rice wine奶奶冬天会做米酒。Nǎinai dōngtiān huì zuò mǐjiǔ.My grandma makes rice wine in winter.热红酒 (rè hóng jiǔ) — mulled wine圣诞节的时候人们喜欢喝热红酒。Shèngdànjié de shíhou rénmen xǐhuān hē rè hóngjiǔ.People love drinking mulled wine at Christmas.啤酒 (pí jiǔ) — beer我朋友喜欢喝啤酒。Wǒ péngyou xǐhuān hē píjiǔ.My friend likes beer.喝醉 (hē zuì) — to get drunk他喝醉了。Tā hē zuì le.He got drunk.一杯 (yì bēi) — a glass of我只喝一杯。Wǒ zhǐ hē yì bēi.I only drink one glass.干杯 (gān bēi) — cheers来，干杯！Lái, gānbēi!Cheers!💬 Daily Dialogue 日常对话Scene: Two friends meet for drinks on a cold night.A：今天好冷，我们去喝一杯吧？Nǐtiān hǎo lěng, wǒmen qù hē yì bēi ba?It’s so cold today, let’s go have a drink!B：好啊，我想喝热红酒。冬天喝这个最棒！Hǎo a, wǒ xiǎng hē rè hóngjiǔ. Dōngtiān hē zhège zuì bàng!Sure! I want to drink mulled wine — it’s the best in winter!A：我不太能喝酒，我只喝一点点。Wǒ bú tài néng hējiǔ, wǒ zhǐ hē yì diǎndiǎn.I can’t drink much — just a little.B：没问题，我们一边喝酒，一边聊天。Méi wèntí, wǒmen yìbiān hējiǔ, yìbiān liáotiān.No problem — we can drink and chat at the same time.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙It’s cold outside — let’s warm up with cozy winter drinks! ☕ In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about hot chocolate, milk tea, and other comforting drinks in Mandarin. Simple grammar, easy vocabulary, and a warm winter vibe.天气冷了，一起来学冬天最暖的饮品词汇吧！❄️ 跟我一起用中文聊热巧克力、奶茶、姜茶，让这个冬天变得更温暖～📘 Grammar of the Day一边…一边… (yì biān … yì biān …) — to describe doing two actions at the same time.Examples:我喜欢一边喝热巧克力，一边看电影。Wǒ xǐhuān yìbiān hē rè qiǎokèlì, yìbiān kàn diànyǐng.→ I like drinking hot chocolate while watching a movie.她一边听音乐，一边学习。Tā yìbiān tīng yīnyuè, yìbiān xuéxí.→ She studies while listening to music.🍵 Key Vocabulary热巧克力 (rè qiǎo kè lì) — hot chocolate我喜欢喝热巧克力。Wǒ xǐhuān hē rè qiǎokèlì.I like drinking hot chocolate.奶茶 (nǎi chá) — milk tea她每天都喝奶茶。Tā měitiān dōu hē nǎichá.She drinks milk tea every day.姜茶 (jiāng chá) — ginger tea冬天喝姜茶很舒服。Dōngtiān hē jiāng chá hěn shūfu.Drinking ginger tea feels nice in winter.豆浆 (dòu jiāng) — soy milk我早上常常喝豆浆。Wǒ zǎoshang chángcháng hē dòujiāng.I often drink soy milk in the morning.红枣茶 (hóng zǎo chá) — red-date tea红枣茶有淡淡的甜味。Hóngzǎo chá yǒu dàndàn de tiánwèi.Red-date tea has a gentle sweetness.加 (jiā) — to add我喜欢在奶茶里加珍珠。Wǒ xǐhuān zài nǎichá lǐ jiā zhēnzhū.I like to add pearls to my milk tea.杯子 (bēizi) — cup我的杯子里是热豆浆。Wǒ de bēizi lǐ shì rè dòujiāng.There’s hot soy milk in my cup.甜 (tián) — sweet这个热巧克力很甜。Zhège rè qiǎokèlì hěn tián.This hot chocolate is sweet.热的 (rè de) — hot我要一杯热的。Wǒ yào yì bēi rè de.I want a hot one.一杯 (yì bēi) — a cup of请给我一杯姜茶。Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi jiāng chá.Please give me a cup of ginger tea.💬 Daily Dialogue 日常对话Scene: Two friends are in a café on a cold winter day.A：你好！你想喝什么？Nǐ hǎo! Nǐ xiǎng hē shénme?Hi! What do you want to drink?B：我要一杯热巧克力。你呢？Wǒ yào yì bēi rè qiǎokèlì. Nǐ ne?I want a cup of hot chocolate. And you?A：我想喝姜茶。冬天喝姜茶很舒服。Wǒ xiǎng hē jiāng chá. Dōngtiān hē jiāng chá hěn shūfu.I want to drink ginger tea. It feels so nice in winter.B：我们一边喝茶，一边聊天吧。Wǒmen yìbiān hē chá, yìbiān liáotiān ba.Let’s drink tea and chat at the same time.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Small words, big difference! ✨ Learn how to use the Mandarin particles 吧, 呢,  to make your tone sound softer, friendlier, and more natural. These tiny words can completely change how you sound — from direct to gentle, from cold to warm.小小词，大变化！✨ 本期节目带你学习语气助词 吧、呢 的用法，让你的中文语气更柔和、更自然、更地道。掌握这些小词，让你的中文听起来更温柔、更亲切。📘 Grammar of the Day吧 (ba) — used to make suggestions or soften commands我们走吧。 (Let’s go.)给我一杯茶吧。 (Give me a cup of tea, please.)呢 (ne) — used for gentle questions or to show continuation你在做什么呢？ (What are you doing?)我在想呢。 (I’m still thinking.)📝 Key Vocabulary 走吧 (zǒu ba) — let’s go我们走吧。 (Let’s go.)喝水吧 (hē shuǐ ba) — drink some water喝点儿水吧。 (Have some water.)试试吧 (shì shì ba) — give it a try你试试吧。 (You try it.)等一下吧 (děng yí xià ba) — wait a moment你等一下吧。 (Please wait a moment.)再说吧 (zài shuō ba) — let’s talk about it later这个太贵了，我们再说吧。 (This is too expensive, let’s talk about it later.)好吧 (hǎo ba) — okay then / fine好吧，我明白了。 (Okay then, I understand.)你呢 (nǐ ne) — how about you?我很好，你呢？ (I’m good, how about you?)在做什么呢 (zài zuò shénme ne) — what are you doing?你在做什么呢？ (What are you doing?)想什么呢 (xiǎng shénme ne) — what are you thinking about?你在想什么呢？ (What are you thinking about?)下次吧呢 (xià cì ba ne) — maybe next time (softer)我现在太忙了，我们下次吧呢。 (I’m too busy now, maybe next time?)🌿 Profound Content Dialogue 1 — Friends making plansA: 周末一起去看电影吧。B: 好啊，我也想去呢。(A: Let’s go watch a movie this weekend.B: Okay, I also want to go.)Dialogue 2 — Soft refusalA: 今天帮我一下吧。B: 不好意思，我现在有点儿忙，我们下次吧呢。(A: Please help me today.B: Sorry, I’m a bit busy now, maybe next time?)Dialogue 3 — Casual chatA: 你在做什么呢？B: 我在想去哪儿玩呢。(A: What are you doing?B: I’m thinking where to go have fun.)

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Learn how to say no politely in Mandarin without sounding rude 🙇✨ In this episode, we explore simple grammar, useful vocabulary, and everyday dialogues that help you refuse kindly while keeping the conversation warm.学会如何在中文里礼貌地说“不” 🙇✨ 本期节目带你学习简单语法、常用词汇和生活对话，让你既能清楚拒绝，又能保持温和礼貌。📘 Grammar of the Day不能 / 不可以 — cannot / not allowed不好意思，我今天不能去。 (Sorry, I can’t go today.)这里不可以抽烟。 (You can’t smoke here.)有点儿 + adjective — a bit … (softens refusals)今天有点儿忙。 (I’m a bit busy today.)这个时间有点儿难。 (This time is a bit difficult.)还是…吧 — better to… / let’s … instead你很累，我们还是明天吧。 (You’re tired, let’s do it tomorrow instead.)我们还是下次见吧。 (Let’s meet next time instead.)📝 Key Vocabulary (10 items with examples)不好意思 (bù hǎo yì si) — sorry / excuse me不好意思，我今天没空。可能 (kě néng) — maybe / possibly我可能去不了。下次吧 (xià cì ba) — maybe next time我们下次吧。忙 (máng) — busy今天我很忙。没空 (méi kòng) — not available / no free time明天我没空。方便 (fāng biàn) — convenient今天不太方便。有点儿 (yǒu diǎnr) — a bit / somewhat这个时间有点儿难。不能 (bù néng) — cannot / unable to不好意思，我不能帮你。不可以 (bù kě yǐ) — not allowed / not okay这里不可以抽烟。还是…吧 (hái shì … ba) — better to… / let’s … instead太晚了，我们还是明天吧。🌿 Profound Content (Dialogues from the episode)Dialogue 1 — Invitation to a mealA: 明天一起吃饭吗？B: 不好意思，我明天有点儿忙。我们还是下次吧！(A: Want to have dinner tomorrow?B: Sorry, I’m a bit busy tomorrow. Let’s do it next time!)Dialogue 2 — Asking for helpA: 你能帮我做作业吗？B: 不好意思，现在不方便。你还是问老师吧。(A: Can you help me with homework?B: Sorry, it’s not convenient right now. You’d better ask the teacher instead.)Dialogue 3 — Weekend planA: 周末去打篮球，好吗？B: 我可能不能去，天气有点儿热。我们还是下个星期吧。(A: Want to play basketball this weekend?B: I might not be able to go, it’s a bit hot. Let’s do it next week instead.)

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Flirting in Mandarin 😏 Learn playful Chinese expressions, from “thinking of you” to “want to grab coffee together?” 💫 Perfect for fun daily chats, bar talk, or texting with someone special.暧昧中文 💫 学会一些调皮又自然的表达，从“想你呀”到“要不要一起喝咖啡？”😏 适合聊天、约会，也适合和喜欢的人开开玩笑。✨ Grammar of the Day 语法重点想不想…？ (xiǎng bù xiǎng…?) = Do you want to…?This structure sounds casual, light, and sometimes flirty, depending on the tone.🔹 Examples:想不想和我一起吃饭？Do you want to eat with me?想不想周末一起出去玩？Do you want to go out this weekend?📌 Key Vocabulary 词汇喜欢 (xǐhuān) — like想 (xiǎng) — want一起 (yìqǐ) — together调皮 (tiáopí) — playful, cheeky约会 (yuēhuì) — date心动 (xīndòng) — heart flutter暧昧 (àimèi) — ambiguous, flirty特别 (tèbié) — special请客 (qǐng kè) — to treat, to pay the bill🗣️ Sentence Examples 例句你真调皮。Nǐ zhēn tiáopí.You’re so playful.跟你在一起很开心。Gēn nǐ zài yìqǐ hěn kāixīn.I’m so happy being with you.你让我心动。Nǐ ràng wǒ xīndòng.You make my heart flutter.你特别不一样。Nǐ tèbié bù yíyàng.You’re really special.想不想和我约会？Xiǎng bù xiǎng hé wǒ yuēhuì?Do you want to go on a date with me?Funny Dialogues 小对话🍹 在酒吧 (At a Bar)A: 你一个人吗？Nǐ yí gè rén ma?Are you here alone?B: 对啊。你要请我喝酒吗？Duì a. Nǐ yào qǐng wǒ hē jiǔ ma?Yeah. Are you going to buy me a drink?A: 哈哈，可以啊，不过只请你一杯。Hāhā, kěyǐ a, búguò zhǐ qǐng nǐ yì bēi.Haha, sure — but only one drink.B: 一杯不够，你要请两杯。Yì bēi bú gòu, nǐ yào qǐng liǎng bēi.One drink isn’t enough, you have to buy me two.📱 在聊天 (Texting)A: 你在干嘛？Nǐ zài gàn ma?What are you doing?B: 想你呀。Xiǎng nǐ ya.Thinking of you.A: 哈哈，真的吗？Hāhā, zhēn de ma?Haha, really?B: 当然，你要不要出来喝咖啡？Dāngrán, nǐ yào bù yào chūlái hē kāfēi?Of course. Want to come out for coffee?A: 好啊，不过你要请客。Hǎo a, búguò nǐ yào qǐng kè.Sure — but you’re paying.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Learn how to give cute compliments in Mandarin 💕 From “you’re so cute” to “your smile is so bright,” this episode will teach you natural, everyday expressions that make conversations warmer. Perfect for friends, partners, and anyone you want to make smile!学会用中文说可爱的夸奖吧 💕 从“你真可爱”到“你的笑容好阳光”，这一集教你最自然、最日常的夸奖表达，让聊天更温暖。适合朋友、家人和恋人哦！✨ Grammar of the Day 语法重点Using 真 (zhēn) and 好 (hǎo) to make compliments sound natural.真 = really好 = so🔹 Example Sentences:你真可爱！ (Nǐ zhēn kě’ài!) — You’re so cute!你今天好漂亮。 (Nǐ jīntiān hǎo piàoliang.) — You look so pretty today.Compared to 很 (hěn), these words feel softer, warmer, and more friendly.📌 Key Vocabulary 词汇可爱 (kě’ài) — cute漂亮 (piàoliang) — pretty帅 (shuài) — handsome聪明 (cōngmíng) — smart温柔 (wēnróu) — gentle幽默 (yōumò) — funny贴心 (tiēxīn) — thoughtful阳光 (yángguāng) — sunny personality有魅力 (yǒu mèilì) — charming气质 (qìzhì) — elegance, aura🗣️ Sentence Examples 例句你真可爱！Nǐ zhēn kě’ài!You’re so cute!你今天好漂亮。Nǐ jīntiān hǎo piàoliang.You look so pretty today.你真聪明！Nǐ zhēn cōngmíng!You’re really smart!你真帅！Nǐ zhēn shuài!You’re really handsome!你的笑容好阳光！Nǐ de xiàoróng hǎo yángguāng!Your smile is so bright!Funny Dialogue 小对话A: 你今天真漂亮！You look really pretty today!B: 哪里哪里，我今天没洗头啊。Oh no, not really, I didn’t even wash my hair today.A: 哈哈，可是你真可爱。Haha, but you’re really cute.B: 真的？谢谢！你也好帅！Really? Thanks! You’re handsome too!A: 我？我只是真幽默。Me? I’m just really funny.B: 对对对，你的笑容好阳光！Yes, yes, yes — your smile is so bright!

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🍢🍜 After karaoke comes the best part — midnight snacks! In this episode, we explore Chinese 夜宵 culture, from BBQ skewers to hot dry noodles. Learn how to use “要不要…?” to invite friends, plus key Mandarin words you can use at a late-night food stall. Perfect for learners who want real-life, tasty Mandarin! 🌙✨唱完K以后，最重要的就是夜宵！这一集我们来聊中国的夜宵文化：烤串、热干面、麻辣烫…… 你还会学到怎么用“要不要…？”来邀请朋友，一起在夜宵摊开口说中文。⭐ Grammar of the Day要不要…？ – Do you want…? / Shall we…?你要不要吃烤串？ (Do you want to eat skewers?)要不要喝啤酒？ (Do you want to drink beer?)我们要不要去夜宵摊？ (Shall we go to the night snack stall?)⭐ Key Vocabulary夜宵 – late-night snack我们去吃夜宵吧。Let’s go eat late-night snacks.烤串 – BBQ skewers烤串配啤酒，最好吃。Skewers with beer are the best.麻辣烫 – spicy hotpot我常常吃麻辣烫。I often eat spicy hotpot.热干面 – hot dry noodles武汉的热干面很好吃。Hot dry noodles from Wuhan are delicious.小龙虾 – crayfish夏天的时候，我们吃小龙虾。In summer, we eat crayfish.烧烤摊 – BBQ street stall路边有一个烧烤摊。There’s a BBQ stall by the street.啤酒 – beer他喝了一瓶啤酒。He drank a bottle of beer.Simple Mandarin Story (HSK1–3 level)唱完歌以后，我们去吃夜宵。🎤🍢夜宵摊很多，有烤串、热干面、麻辣烫。我们点了一些羊肉串和啤酒。大家一边吃，一边聊天。很晚的时候，街上还是有很多人。那一晚，我们觉得很累，可是很开心。English translation:After singing, we went to eat late-night snacks. 🎤🍢There were many food stalls: skewers, hot dry noodles, spicy hotpot.We ordered some lamb skewers and beer.Everyone was eating and chatting at the same time.Even very late at night, there were still many people on the street.That night, we felt tired, but also very happy.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🎤 Ready to sing your heart out? In this episode, we dive into karaoke nightlife in China — also known as KTV! Learn how to say “I want to sing,” how to order songs, and some fun cultural details about Chinese karaoke. Perfect for beginners (HSK1–3) who want to practice Mandarin in a fun, real-life context. Don’t miss Thursday’s follow-up episode on late-night snacks after karaoke! 🍢🍜一起走进中国的KTV夜生活吧！学会怎么说“我想唱歌”、怎么点歌、还有唱K时常用的词汇。轻松又好玩，适合HSK1–3的学习者。别忘了周四的节目，我们要聊唱K之后必不可少的夜宵文化！Grammar of the Day: 想 + Verb (want to…)This is a super practical structure.我想唱歌。 (Wǒ xiǎng chànggē.) → I want to sing.你想点什么歌？ (Nǐ xiǎng diǎn shénme gē?) → What song do you want to choose?我不想喝酒。 (Wǒ bù xiǎng hējiǔ.) → I don’t want to drink alcohol.You can use it in so many situations:我想吃火锅。 (I want to eat hotpot.)我想回家。 (I want to go home.)Vocabulary唱歌 – to sing我喜欢唱歌。I like singing.跳舞 – to dance他们在房间里跳舞。They are dancing in the room.麦克风 – microphone请把麦克风给我。Please give me the microphone.点歌 – to choose a song我想点一首中文歌。I want to choose a Chinese song.好听 – sounds good这首歌很好听。This song sounds very nice.朋友 – friend我跟朋友一起唱歌。I sing with my friends.喝酒 – to drink alcohol我们唱歌的时候也喝酒。We drink when we sing karaoke.Sentence ExamplesA: 你想唱歌吗？(Nǐ xiǎng chànggē ma?)Do you want to sing?B: 好啊，我想点一首周杰伦的歌！(Hǎo a, wǒ xiǎng diǎn yī shǒu Zhōu Jiélún de gē!)Sure, I want to choose a Jay Chou song!A: 哈哈，你唱得不好听！(Hāhā, nǐ chàng de bù hǎotīng!)Haha, you don’t sing very well!B: 没关系，开心就好！(Méi guānxi, kāixīn jiù hǎo!)No worries, it’s all about having fun!Simple Mandarin Story (HSK1–3 level)昨天晚上，我和朋友一起去唱K。🎤我们先点歌，每个人都选了一首。我唱中文歌，他们唱英文歌。有人唱得很好听，有人唱得不好听，但是大家都很开心。我们喝了一点啤酒，也吃了一些小吃。🍟🍺唱到很晚，我们还在笑，还在唱。那一晚，虽然很累，但是很快乐。English translation:Last night, I went to karaoke with my friends. 🎤First, we ordered songs, and each person chose one.I sang a Chinese song, they sang English songs.Some people sang really well, some didn’t, but everyone was happy.We drank some beer and ate some snacks. 🍟🍺We sang until very late, still laughing, still singing.That night, we were tired, but very happy.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🍡🥟 Sweet or salty? In this episode, we compare China’s favorite snacks — tanghulu, jianbing, baozi, and youtiao. You’ll learn how to make comparisons in Mandarin, expand your snack vocabulary, and enjoy a cozy reflection on how these little foods connect people.甜的还是咸的？这一集我们聊一聊中国最受欢迎的小吃：糖葫芦、煎饼、包子和油条。你会学到“比较”的表达方式，扩展更多小吃词汇，还有一个轻松的小故事，带你感受食物背后的人情味。📖 Grammar of the DayReview from Tuesday: 最 (zuì) = the most / favorite我最喜欢烤红薯。I like roasted sweet potatoes the most.New Grammar: 比 (bǐ) = to compare糖葫芦比包子甜。Tanghulu is sweeter than baozi.煎饼比油条方便。Jianbing is more convenient than fried dough.我觉得咸的比甜的好吃。I think savory snacks taste better than sweet ones.🥢 Key Vocabulary with Examples糖葫芦 – candied hawthorn (tanghulu)冬天在北方街头常常能看到糖葫芦。In northern China, you often see tanghulu in winter.煎饼 – Chinese pancake / jianbing早上很多人喜欢吃煎饼。Many people like to eat jianbing in the morning.包子 – steamed bun我早餐经常买包子。I often buy baozi for breakfast.油条 – fried dough stick油条和豆浆是经典的早餐组合。Fried dough with soy milk is a classic breakfast combo.甜 – sweet这杯奶茶太甜了。This milk tea is too sweet.咸 – salty/savory我更喜欢咸的味道。I prefer savory flavors.小吃 – snack / street food夜市有很多好吃的小吃。There are many delicious snacks at the night market.选择 – choice在甜的和咸的之间，你的选择是什么？Between sweet and savory, what’s your choice?🌟 Profound Content (Spoken Mandarin + Translation)其实不管是甜的还是咸的，这些街头小吃总是带着一种特别的氛围。冬天吃糖葫芦，嘴里甜甜的；早上拿着一个煎饼，边走边吃；或者和朋友一起喝豆浆配油条。简单的小吃，背后都是人和人之间的联系。可能你吃的不只是味道，而是那一刻的心情。Actually, whether it’s sweet or savory, street snacks always carry a special vibe. Eating tanghulu in winter makes your mouth sweet, grabbing a jianbing in the morning feels convenient and warm, or sharing soy milk and fried dough with a friend. These snacks are simple, but behind them is connection between people. What you taste isn’t just the flavor, but also the feeling of the moment.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🍠🌰🌽 Let’s talk about the cozy street foods of autumn in China — roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and chestnuts! In this episode, you’ll learn useful Mandarin words, how to say your “favorite,” and enjoy a warm reflection on why these simple snacks make life feel so comforting.今天我们来聊一聊秋天最温暖的街头小吃：烤红薯、玉米和板栗。你会学到实用的中文词汇，表达“最喜欢”的方式，还有一个轻松的小故事，带你感受这些简单食物里的幸福感。📖 Grammar of the Day最 (zuì) = the most / favorite我最喜欢烤红薯。I like roasted sweet potatoes the most.他最爱吃板栗。He loves eating chestnuts the most.我最喜欢烤红薯，也喜欢玉米。I like roasted sweet potatoes the most, and I also like corn.🥢 Key Vocabulary with Examples烤红薯 – roasted sweet potato我最喜欢在冬天吃烤红薯。I love eating roasted sweet potatoes in winter.玉米 – corn她在路边买了一根玉米。She bought a corn on the cob from the street vendor.板栗 – chestnut热乎乎的板栗很好吃。Warm chestnuts taste so good.摊子 – street stall晚上街上有很多小吃摊子。At night, there are many food stalls on the street.香 – fragrant / delicious-smelling烤玉米的味道很香。Roasted corn smells delicious.热乎乎 – warm, hot (cozy)我喜欢冬天喝一杯热乎乎的豆浆。I like drinking a warm soy milk in winter.纸袋 – paper bag老板把板栗装在纸袋里。The vendor put the chestnuts in a paper bag.排队 – to line up大家都在排队买烤红薯。Everyone is lining up to buy roasted sweet potatoes.暖和 – warm (weather/feeling)吃烤红薯让我觉得很暖和。Eating roasted sweet potatoes makes me feel warm.🌟 Profound Content (Spoken Mandarin + Translation)你知道吗，其实这些街头小吃特别普通，但是吃起来总是让人很开心。冬天的时候，手里拿着一个热乎乎的烤红薯，一边走路一边吃，整个人都暖和了。板栗也是，边剥壳边聊天，慢慢吃，觉得时间都慢下来。很多时候不是因为味道有多特别，而是因为这些小东西，总能让一天变得更舒服。You know, these street snacks are really simple, but they always make people happy. In winter, holding a hot roasted sweet potato and eating it while walking makes you feel warm all over. Chestnuts too — peeling the shell slowly while chatting with friends makes time feel slower. It’s not really about the special taste, but about how these little things make the whole day feel more comfortable.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🌸 In this episode, we learn polite and respectful ways to talk with seniors in Mandarin. Practice using “请” with “您,” review 又 and 再, and discover expressions full of warmth and care.今天我们一起学习对长辈礼貌尊敬的表达。练习“请”和“您”的用法，复习“又、再”，学一些温暖而有礼貌的日常用语。📝 Grammar of the Day请 (qǐng) = “please” for polite requests.Often used with 您 (nín) for extra respect.请坐。Please sit.请喝茶。Please have some tea.奶奶，请喝茶。Grandma, please have some tea.Review from Tuesday:再 (zài) = again (future) → 我明天再去。I’ll go again tomorrow.又 (yòu) = again (past/present) → 他昨天又迟到了。He was late again yesterday.🌸 Key Vocabulary with Sentence Examples您好 (nín hǎo) — hello (polite)您好，奶奶。Hello, Grandma.请坐 (qǐng zuò) — please sit爷爷，请坐。Grandpa, please sit.请喝茶 (qǐng hē chá) — please have tea奶奶，请喝茶。Grandma, please have some tea.慢走 (màn zǒu) — take care on your way叔叔，慢走。Uncle, take care on your way.保重 (bǎozhòng) — take care of yourself奶奶，您要保重。Grandma, please take care of yourself.您 (nín) — polite “you”您身体好吗？How is your health?身体健康 (shēntǐ jiànkāng) — good health祝您身体健康。I wish you good health.长寿 (chángshòu) — longevity祝爷爷长寿。I wish grandpa longevity.尊敬 (zūnjìng) — respect我们要尊敬老人。We should respect the elders.礼貌 (lǐmào) — politeness跟老人说话要有礼貌。When speaking to elders, you should be polite.🗣 Example Sentences with 请爷爷，请坐，这里比较舒服。Grandpa, please sit here, it’s more comfortable.奶奶，天气冷，请喝茶。Grandma, it’s cold, please have some tea.叔叔，请进，家里请。Uncle, please come in, welcome inside.奶奶，您累了，请休息一下。Grandma, you’re tired, please rest a little.爸爸，请慢走，路上小心。Dad, take care on your way, please walk slowly.阿姨，请等等我，一起走。Auntie, please wait for me, let’s go together.爷爷，请注意身体，别感冒。Grandpa, please take care of your health, don’t catch a cold.老师，请您先。Teacher, please go first.🌸 Profound Content 在中国，和老人说话的时候，常常要多一点礼貌。比如一句“您好”，一句“请坐”，其实不只是礼貌，而是关心。老人听到，会觉得很温暖。很多时候，他们不要什么大礼物，只是希望你能多陪他们，说一声“请慢走”，“请保重”。这些小句子，简单又日常，但在老人心里很重要。In China, when we talk with seniors, we often add a little more politeness. For example, saying “nín hǎo,” or “please sit” — it’s not only about being polite, it’s about showing care. When elders hear it, they feel warm inside. Most of the time, they don’t need big gifts, they just hope you can spend more time with them and say things like “please take care” or “please walk safely.” These small sentences are simple and everyday, but they mean a lot to elders.

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Let’s talk about autumn activities in Mandarin and the Chongyang Festival (重阳节). Learn new seasonal words, practice grammar with 又 and 再, and discover the meaning of this traditional festival.🍂 一起学习秋天的活动和中国传统的重阳节。我们会练习“又、再”的用法，学新词，还会了解节日背后的文化。Mandarin:🍂 一起学习秋天的活动和中国传统的重阳节。我们会练习“又、再”的用法，学新词，还会了解节日背后的文化。📝 Grammar of the Day再 (zài) = again (future action)又 (yòu) = again (past or present action)我明天再去。I will go again tomorrow.他昨天又迟到了。He was late again yesterday.🍂 Key Vocabulary (with sentence examples)重阳节 (chóng yáng jié) — Chongyang Festival今天是重阳节。Today is the Chongyang Festival.老人 (lǎorén) — elder, senior我去看望老人。I visit the elders.爬山 (pá shān) — to climb a mountain我们去爬山。We go climb a mountain.秋天 (qiūtiān) — autumn, fall秋天来了。Autumn has arrived.天气凉快 (tiānqì liángkuai) — the weather is cool秋天的天气很凉快。The autumn weather is cool.喝茶 (hē chá) — to drink tea秋天我喜欢喝茶。In autumn, I like to drink tea.吃糕 (chī gāo) — to eat cake/pastry我们在节日吃糕。We eat cake during the festival.晒太阳 (shài tàiyáng) — to enjoy the sunshine我们在秋天晒太阳。We enjoy the sunshine in autumn.散步 (sànbù) — to take a walk傍晚我们去散步。We take a walk in the evening.看风景 (kàn fēngjǐng) — to enjoy the scenery我们去山上看风景。We go to the mountain to enjoy the scenery.树叶 (shùyè) — leaves秋天的树叶很漂亮。The autumn leaves are beautiful.野餐 (yěcān) — picnic他们在公园里野餐。They have a picnic in the park.旅游 (lǚyóu) — to travel秋天我们去旅游。We travel in autumn.拍照 (pāi zhào) — to take photos他们喜欢在秋天拍照。They like to take photos in autumn.买水果 (mǎi shuǐguǒ) — to buy fruit秋天我去市场买水果。In autumn, I go to the market to buy fruit.🌸 Profound Content (spoken style)在中国，重阳节其实不是一个很“热闹”的节日，它更像是一种提醒。提醒我们：家里的老人需要陪伴。很多人平时很忙，可是到了这一天，就会想起，要打个电话，要回去看看。爬山、吃糕、喝茶，好像都是小事情，但其实是让家人聚在一起的理由。每年都再来一次，这就是节日的意义吧。In China, the Chongyang Festival is not really a “big and noisy” holiday. It feels more like a reminder — that the elders at home need our company. Many people are busy, but on this day, they remember to make a phone call, to go back for a visit. Climbing a mountain, eating cake, drinking tea — these all seem like small things, but really, they’re reasons to bring family together. Doing it again every year — that’s the meaning of a festival.

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Let’s explore the five flavors of Chinese food — sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty! In this episode, you’ll learn how to describe taste in Mandarin, practice the grammar 很 / 有点, and discover how flavors are also a metaphor for life.今天我们来聊一聊中国食物的五种味道：酸、甜、苦、辣、咸！在这一集里，你会学到如何用中文形容味道，练习“很 / 有点”这个语法点，还能体会到这些味道在生活里的寓意。📘 Grammar of the Day很 (hěn) = very有点 (yǒudiǎn) = a little bitExamples:这个汤很辣。This soup is very spicy.这个菜有点咸。This dish is a little salty.🥢 Key Vocabulary + Sentences酸 – sour这个柠檬很酸。This lemon is very sour.甜 – sweet蛋糕很甜。The cake is sweet.苦 – bitter咖啡有点苦。Coffee is a little bitter.辣 – spicy四川火锅很辣。Sichuan hotpot is very spicy.咸 – salty这碗汤有点咸。This bowl of soup is a little salty.酱油 – soy sauce火锅蘸料里有酱油。There is soy sauce in the hotpot dipping sauce.醋 – vinegar我喜欢在饺子里放点醋。I like adding vinegar to dumplings.芝麻酱 – sesame paste北京火锅常常用芝麻酱。Beijing hotpot often uses sesame paste.蒜泥 – mashed garlic很多人喜欢蘸蒜泥。Many people like dipping in mashed garlic.蚝油 – oyster sauce炒青菜的时候放一点蚝油。Add a little oyster sauce when stir-frying vegetables.豆瓣酱 – spicy bean paste四川菜常常用豆瓣酱。Sichuan cuisine often uses spicy bean paste.🌏 Profound Mandarin Paragraph (spoken style)你有没有发现，酸甜苦辣咸，其实不只是味道？在生活里，我们也会遇到这些“味道”。酸的时候，可能是难过、想哭；甜的时候，就是开心、幸福的时刻；苦的时候，是你努力加班、学习，很累但是必须坚持；辣的时候，就像面对挑战，虽然有点痛，可是也让你记得特别清楚；咸呢，就是每天的小日常，有时候平淡，却是生活的基础。就像火锅里少不了各种调料，人生也需要这些味道，混在一起才会完整。English translation:Have you noticed that sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty are not just flavors? In life, we also experience them. Sour is when you feel sad and want to cry; sweet is those happy, joyful moments; bitter is when you work late or study hard — tired, but you keep going; spicy is like facing challenges — a little painful, but unforgettable; and salty is the daily routine, sometimes plain, but it’s the foundation of life. Just like hotpot needs many different seasonings, life also needs all these flavors mixed together to be complete.

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🍲🔥 Let’s talk about Chinese hotpot (火锅 huǒguō)! In this episode, you’ll learn fun and useful Mandarin words to describe hotpot, practice the grammar 一边…一边… (doing two things at the same time), and discover why hotpot is not just food, but also a way of connecting with friends. Cozy, warm, and delicious!今天我们来聊一聊中国的火锅！在这一集里，你会学到跟火锅有关的中文词汇，练习“一边…一边…”这个语法点，还能了解火锅为什么不仅是食物，更是一种朋友之间的社交方式。温暖又好吃！📘 Grammar of the Day一边…一边… (yìbiān… yìbiān…) – doing two things at the same time.Example:我们一边吃火锅，一边聊天。We eat hotpot while chatting.🥢 Key Vocabulary + Sentences火锅 – hotpot我们一边吃火锅，一边聊天。We eat hotpot while chatting.牛肉 – beef我一边放牛肉，一边笑。I put beef in while laughing.羊肉 – lamb北京人一边吃羊肉火锅，一边喝茶。Beijing people eat lamb hotpot while drinking tea.鱼 – fish她一边夹鱼，一边说“好吃”。She picks up fish while saying “delicious.”豆腐 – tofu我们一边吃豆腐，一边看手机。We eat tofu while looking at our phones.蔬菜 – vegetables你一边吃蔬菜，一边听音乐。You eat vegetables while listening to music.汤 – soup我一边喝汤，一边和朋友说话。I drink soup while talking with my friends.辣 – spicy他一边吃辣火锅，一边流汗。He eats spicy hotpot while sweating.蘑菇 – mushroom我们一边吃蘑菇，一边开玩笑。We eat mushrooms while joking around.土豆 – potato她一边吃土豆，一边笑。She eats potato while laughing.米饭 – rice我一边吃米饭，一边看电视。I eat rice while watching TV.饮料 – drink他们一边喝饮料，一边等火锅。They drink beverages while waiting for the hotpot.一起 – together我们一起吃火锅，很开心。We eat hotpot together and feel happy.好吃 – delicious火锅真的很好吃！Hotpot is really delicious!🌏 Profound Mandarin Paragraph在中国，火锅不仅是食物，它也是一种社交方式。朋友们围在一起，慢慢聊天，慢慢吃。吃火锅的时候，你不需要着急，因为最重要的是陪伴。In China, hotpot is not only food, it’s also a way of socializing. Friends gather together, chatting slowly, eating slowly. When eating hotpot, you don’t need to rush, because the most important thing is the company.