logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
16m 1s

Intermediate | Manly Beards or Pretty Bo...

ChinesePod LLC
About this episode

What do Chinese girls think of a guy with a goatee? Well, we can't speak for all girls, but we can speak for two fictional girls in a fictional dialog, and then build a lesson around it. And you can learn quite a bit from it about different types of men. What are you waiting for? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2005

Up next
Yesterday
Intermediate | Perfume Shopping
Perfume might seem like a good gift for a female friend, but be sure to pick the right fragrance! In this Chinese lesson, our hapless male hero attempts to navigate the choices. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1777 
14m 42s
Oct 20
Upper-intermediate | The Relevant Departments
Sign here. Get this stamped. Fill out this form. ChinesePod delves into the world of Chinese bureaucracy. Will it get out in one piece or will it get caught up in the red tape? Find out in this lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2213 
16m 34s
Oct 16
Intermediate | A Business Lunch Invitation
It's pretty widely known that the Chinese like to get to know each other over the dinner table, and even make deals over meals. Not every meal is going to be a profitable venture, however, which raises the question of when it's appropriate to treat your client to a meal. In this ... Show More
17m 44s
Recommended Episodes
May 2025
Elementary | Beards Are for Old Men
Someone's got a date tonight, and he's getting some important advice from a friend. The main question: do women dig the facial hair, or is it better to go for the clean shave? Find out how to talk about facial hair in today's lesson. We hope you'll add your two cents to this very ... Show More
15m 20s
Nov 2024
Elementary | What Type of Man do You Like?
<p>In today's lesson, you'll learn to use Chinese to talk about your taste in men. Do you like bad boys? Do you like high rollers? In today's podcast, you'll learn the Mandarin you need to talk about what kind of gentleman makes your heart go pitter-pat. Episode link: https://www ... Show More
13m 4s
Aug 2024
Newbie | Introducing a Friend
<p>First impressions. Intent stares. Is he sizing up the map of your face--determining your future wealth, lack of it, sexual prowess, eyebrow hair luck factor? Or is he just trying to decipher your nin hao? In this lesson, get introduced to your friend&#39;s father, and learn th ... Show More
12m 39s
May 2010
What does facial hair say about men?
<p>To some, facial hair simply represents a man's style or shaving preferences. But others argue that facial hair symbolizes masculinity. Molly and Cristen explore a topic that's close to their male listeners' hearts (and faces) in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ... Show More
27m 43s
Jan 2025
Newbie | Son or Daughter?
<p>The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don&#39;t worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today&#39;s Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1195</p> 
14m 36s
Oct 2021
Newbie | Miss, Is This Yours?
<p>Have you ever tried to talk to a stranger on the street? Maybe you’re trying to get someone’s attention because he dropped something on the floor or you just want to get a pretty girl’s number. No matter what the reason is, this lesson is going to be useful for you because Joe ... Show More
12m 59s
Nov 2023
Newbie | Handsome Boy
<p>Oh, look at him. He&#39;s a cross between Tony Leung and a young Ken Carroll. No, more like Chow Yun Fat meets John Pasden. Those are the handsome boys in this neck of the woods... how about yours? Listen to this podcast and learn how to talk about them, in Mandarin Chinese. E ... Show More
13m 46s
May 2023
Elementary | Yang Jie's Diary: Everyone Is Dating
<p>Here is a Mandarin Chinese lesson to take you back to the simpler days of ugly boys, teenage angst and unrequited crushes. Yes, come with us as we sneak a peek at young Yang Jie&#39;s Diary (you know you want to). If the content doesn&#39;t sound juicy yet, listen as things un ... Show More
16m 31s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami