Learn Traditional Chinese in 3 min

Are all Christians good people? 基督徒都是好人嗎？ Definitely not. 肯定不是。 I have seen non-Christians who resemble angels the most, 我看過最像天使的非基督徒， and I have also seen Christians who resemble devils the most. 我也看過最像魔鬼的基督徒。 In fact, the person who led me to the church did many deceitful things behind the backs of those who believed in him. 事實上，帶領我去教會的人，利用相信牠的人，在背後做了許多詭詐的事。 Therefore, as stated in 2 Corinthians, "even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." 所以，哥林多後書上說「連撒旦也裝作光明的天使」。 Therefore, in the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught us to pray, "deliver us from evil." 所以，耶穌教我們的主禱文是「遠離兇惡」。 The good news is that when the shadow is longer, it means we are closer to the light. 好消息是，當影子越長，表示我們離光越近。 The good news is that if devils exist, so does a benevolent God. 好消息是，如果魔鬼存在，良善的神也存在。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Is Taiwan a good place for development? 台灣是個發展的好地方嗎？ To be honest, I don't think Taiwan is a good place to make money. 老實說，我覺得台灣不是一個賺錢的好地方。 In fact, our real purchasing power is getting lower every year. 事實上，我們的實質購買力每年越來越低。 The country's GDP looks good on the surface, 國家的 GDP 表面上看起來很漂亮， but in reality, most of the credit is concentrated in semiconductor and finance-related companies. 事實上大部分的功勞集中在半導體和金融相關的公司上。 However, people who work in these companies trade their health and leisure time for relatively high income. 但在這些公司工作的人，都是用健康與休閒時間來換取相對高的收入。 According to a survey, the median income for one of the most popular professions in the United States in 2022, "nurse", is NT$3 million per year. 一份調查顯示，2022 年美國最受歡迎的其中一個職業「護理師」的中位收入為年薪 300 萬台幣， This figure is three times higher than that of our semiconductor engineers, 這個數字比我們的半導體工程師高出三倍， while our nurses' average income is only NT$600,000 and they work very long hours. 而我們的護理師平均收入只有 60 萬台幣，而且工時非常長。 One nurse who went to work in the United States only needs to work three days a week. 有一位護理師去美國工作，一周只需要工作三天。 During the pandemic, she earned up to NT$2 million per month, 疫情期間，月薪甚至高達 200 萬台幣， which is more than what Taiwanese nurses earn in three years. 一個月賺的比台灣護理師三年還多。 The recent emerging profession of AI communication specialist earns a monthly salary of 1 million New Taiwan dollars in the United States, 而最近的新職業 AI 溝通師，在美國月薪 100 萬台幣， but only 40,000 New Taiwan dollars in Taiwan, a difference of 25 times. 但在台灣只有 4 萬台幣，相差 25 倍。 In addition, there are many problems in our workplace, 除此之外，我們的職場還有很多問題， which I will introduce next time if I have the opportunity. 下次有機會再介紹。 However, I think Taiwan is a good place to live. 不過，我認為台灣是一個生活的好地方。 Our food, public safety, and medical services are decent, and our information is relatively transparent. 我們的美食、治安和醫療服務還不錯，資訊也還算透明。 More importantly, the Republic of China is a democratic, rule of law, and free country, 更重要的是，中華民國是一個民主、法治與自由的國家， making it a good choice for some foreign friends to retire and live. 因此是一些國外朋友退休生活的好選擇。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

What is your perspective on future trends? 你怎麼看未來的趨勢？ This content is quite long and contains many technical terms, 這篇內容比較長，而且很多專業用詞， so I think I will divide it into two episodes to make it easier for everyone. 所以我想分為兩集，對大家會比較輕鬆。 If the content is too long in the future, I will automatically split it into multiple episodes. 之後如果內容太長，我也會自動分成許多集。 According to the "2040 Future Report" written by Korean expert, 根據韓國專家寫的”2040世界未來報告書”， there will be several trends in the future. 未來會有幾種趨勢。 Firstly, trends related to space, 首先，與太空有關的趨勢， such as space tourism, space debris removal, and space mining. 例如太空旅遊、太空清理、太空採礦。 Secondly, trends related to AI, 第二，與 AI 有關的趨勢， such as medical robots, production robots, and companion or sex robots. 例如醫療型機器人、生產型機器人、情侶或性愛機器人。 Thirdly, trends related to the metaverse, 第三，與元宇宙相關的趨勢， such as metaverse travel, metaverse living, and metaverse governance. 例如元宇宙旅遊、元宇宙生活、元宇宙治理。 The rest of the content will be shared next week. 剩下的內容會在下一周分享。 By the way, I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a child. 順帶一提，我小時候想當太空人。 p.s. I apologize for the poor recording quality in this episode. However, in real life, there are many less-than-ideal conversation environments. Let's treat it as an opportunity for us to practice speaking Chinese underwater. p.s. 很抱歉這集的錄音品質不太好，後製也搞砸了，不過現實生活也有很多不理想的對話環境，就當作我們在水裡學中文吧。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Personally, I believe that the most difficult things in faith are these: 個人認為，在信仰中最困難的事是這些事。 Choosing to trust in God even after experiencing great suffering, as Job did; 在遍體麟傷後仍選擇信靠神，例如約伯； Maintaining hope for the future in the midst of seemingly hopeless situations, as Joseph did; 在看起來毫無希望的困境中，仍對未來有盼望，例如約瑟； Loving people who are very unlovable, as Jesus did. 去愛一些非常不可愛的人，例如耶穌。 Let us applaud those who persevere in their faith. 為堅持信仰的人喝采吧。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Years ago, I knew an elder with a highly esteemed position in the Republic of China. 多年前，我認識一位在中華民國地位非常崇高的長輩。 He told me about the meaning of "integrity" in Chinese, which is often translated as "誠信" in English. 他告訴我，關於中文的「誠信」的意思，在英文常被翻譯成「integrity」。 He said that "誠" is composed of "word" and "done", meaning that what one says can come true. 他說，「誠」是由「言」和「成」組成，意思是說出來的話，事情就會成就。 And "信" is composed of "people" and "word", meaning that the words spoken from a person's mouth. 而「信」是由「人」和「言」組成，意思是，從人嘴巴所說出來的話。 The meaning of "誠信" is to do what one says they will do. 「誠信」的意思是：是人，就要說到做到。 This reminds me of how God also created light just by saying it should be there. 這讓我想起了上帝也是這樣，說要有光，就有了光。 So, I consider this elder's admonition as one of my life principles. 所以我把這位長輩的告誡當作人生原則之一。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

My mentor has published two best-selling books in Taiwan. 我的導師在台灣出了兩本暢銷書。 He learned some investment principles from Warren Buffett and Ray Dalio, which have been very helpful to me and many others. 他從華倫‧巴菲特及雷‧達里歐身上學到一些投資的原則，對我和許多人幫助很大。 First, diversify your risk, diversify it again, 首先，分散風險，分散再分散， and allocate your assets to ensure that you are not hurt in any environment. 分配自己的資產，確保自己在任何環境都不會受到傷害。 Second, hold for the long term, focus on not trading, and ignore Mr. Market. 其次，長期持有，專注於不交易，忽略市場先生。 Finally, rely on the power and convenience of financial technology, 最後，仰賴金融科技的力量和便利性， and remain optimistic about future industries, such as blockchain technology. 並對未來產業保持樂觀，例如區塊鏈技術。 I hope that we can all achieve financial freedom soon. 希望我們都能早日財務自由。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

This pastor, like myself, also has a scientific background. 這位牧師和我一樣也是科學背景。 People with a scientific background, like us, tend to be more rational. 像我們這種科學背景的人，都比較理性。 We boldly hypothesize and carefully verify. 我們大膽假設、小心求證。 Which is why we tend to hold a skeptical attitude towards faith. This mindset is quite normal. 所以對信仰會抱持懷疑的立場，這種心態也是很正常的。 He said to me, "People are like washing machines. The basic function is to wash clothes. 他跟我說：「人就像一台洗衣機，基本功能就是洗衣服。 Although we can use it, without the manual, we won't know all the capabilities of the washing machine. 「雖然也能用，但如果沒有說明書，我們不會知道洗衣機的全部功能。 Only the creator of the washing machine knows its full capabilities. 「只有創造洗衣機的人知道洗衣機的全部功能。 "The Bible is like the manual for the washing machine. 「而聖經就像是洗衣機的說明書。 It's okay if you don't read the Bible, but you won't know your true value, and it feels a bit of a pity." 「不讀聖經也沒關係，只是這樣就無法知道自己真正的價值，感覺有點可惜。」 This analogy is practical, non-judgmental, and comfortable to listen to. 這種比喻很務實，沒有批判，讓人聽了很舒服。 As a result, I became more open-minded about faith. 於是我對信仰就比較敞開。 I was baptized not long after that. 不久之後我就受洗了。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

What topics will be covered next? 接下來會有哪些主題？ Next, I would like to focus on three topics. 接下來，我想聚焦在三個主題。 Firstly, faith, including cool things about the Bible, worship, and God. 首先是信仰，關於聖經、敬拜和上帝很酷的事情。 This is a field that concerns life purpose and meaning, and I believe there are many topics to discuss. 這是關於人生使命及意義的領域，我覺得有很多話題可以聊。 Next is growth, inspired by the best-selling books I've read, 再來是成長，靈感來自於我看過的暢銷書， my observations of society, the knowledge I've compiled, 以及我對社會的觀察、整理出來的知識， and some of the experiences I've learned from setbacks. 以及我從挫敗中學到的一些經驗。 I believe this can help some people avoid taking unnecessary detours. 我相信這能幫助某些人少走一些冤枉路。 Lastly, culture, specifically the real-life experiences of Taiwan, Republic of China, 最後是文化，特別指的是中華民國台灣的真實生活經驗， and the traditional virtues of Chinese culture. 以及傳統的中華文化美德。 If you are interested in traveling or living in Taiwan, please feel free to ask any questions you may have. 如果你對到台灣旅遊或生活有興趣，歡迎提出你的疑問。 I hope to cover three different topics each week, with each episode can end in three to seven minutes. 我希望每周三個主題各講一遍，每一集能在三到七分鐘內結束。 And in order to avoid feeling stressed, each episode will be recorded several months in advance, and it airs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 而且為了不讓自己感到壓力，每一集都會提前幾個月錄製，並且在每周一、周三、周五撥出。 Because the earth is round, time differences are normal. 因為地球是圓的，有時差是很正常的。 May we all have a happy learning experience. 願我們在學習上都很快樂。 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Long time no see. 好久不見。 I can't believe it's been almost three years since the first episode was updated. 沒想到距離更新第一集，已經過了快三年。 I apologize for my brief absence. 我為我的短暫離開感到抱歉。 In these three years, 這三年來， the world has experienced the outbreak of COVID-19, 這個世界經歷了新冠肺炎、 Russian aggression against Ukraine, 俄羅斯侵略烏克蘭、 and the division of countries into two major camps of democracy and dictatorship. 而且全球國家分成民主和專制兩大陣營； Meanwhile, I changed jobs, moved to a new place, and ended a relationship. 與此同時，我換了工作、搬了家、並且結束一段感情。 However, even if the ending of "A Song of Ice and Fire" is disappointing, lifelong learning is necessary, don't you think so? 不過，即使冰與火之歌的結局令人失望，終生學習是必要的，你說是嗎？ 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cki9jfy0rsfwn08644dtllfpn/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Greetings, this is Joshua. 你好，我是Joshua。 Welcome to "Learn Traditional Chinese in 3 min". 歡迎來到《3分鐘學習傳統中文》。 I am a business writer in Taiwan. 我是在台灣的商業作家。 I hope to share the real Chinese used by the Chinese nation for over 5000 years, 我想分享中華民族五千年來使用的真正中文， and practice speaking and writing English by the way. 順便練習我的英文口語和寫作能力。 Thank you for listening to my podcast, may God bless you. 謝謝你聽我的Podcast，願上帝祝福你。 你好 mean “ Greetings ”, or “ Hi ” , or “ Hello ”. 我是 mean “ This is ” in telephone, or “ I am ” in speaking. 歡迎 mean “ Weclome ”. 歡迎來到 mean “ Welcome to ”. 三分鐘 mean “ 3 minute “, 三 mean “ Three ”, 分鐘 mean “ Minute ”. 學習 mean “ Learn ”. 中文 mean “ Chinese ”, or “ the language of Chinese nation ”. 傳統 mean “ Traditional ”. By the way, we have two different Chinese. In Taiwan we use Traditional Chinese, in China they use simplified Chinese. Traditional Chinese is mandarin in Chinese nation, for 5000 years. 商業 mean “ Business ”. 作家 mean “ Writer ”. 在台灣 mean “ in Taiwan ” By the way, Taiwan is a place name, the real name is the Republic of China. 我想 mean “ I want ” or “ I hope ”, or “ I think ”. 分享 mean “ Share ”. 中華民族 mean “ Chinese nation ”, 民族 mean “ Nation ” or “ Nationality”. 五千年來 mean “ for 5000 years ”, 五千年 mean “ 5000 years ”. 使用 mean “ use ” or “ used by ”. 五千 mean “ 5000 “, 五 mean “ Five ”, 千 mean “ Thousand ”, 年 mean “ year ” or “ years “. 真正 mean “ Real ”. 順便 mean “ By the way ” or “ In passing ”. 練習 mean “ Practice ”. 口語、口說 mean “ Speaking ”. 寫作 mean “ Writing ” or “ Write ”. 英文 mean “ English ”. 謝謝 mean “ Thanks ” or “ Thank you ”. 聽 mean “ Listen ” or “Listening”. 我的 mean “ My ” , 我 mean “ I ” or “ Me ”. 願 mean “ I Wish ” or “ I hope ”. 上帝 mean “ God ”. 祝福 mean “ bless “. 你 mean “ you ”. 願上帝祝福你 May God Bless you. Powered by Firstory Hosting