Lunar New Year’s around the corner, so today we’re spilling the tea on gift-giving in China—what’s a hit, what’s a miss, and what’s downright taboo! Membership preview: On Tuesday 28th January MaoMi Chinese+, we’re diving into a thought-provoking topic: why do some people choose not to return to their hometown for Chinese New Year? From family pressures to ... Show More
Jul 18
#265 Would You Date an AI Robot? 你想和AI机器人谈恋爱吗？
Today's Episode:Would you date an AI robot? A Chinese company has created AI robot companions that can chat, remember your habits, and even become your boyfriend or girlfriend. Some people love the idea, while others think it’s frightening. In this episode, we'll explore this vir ... Show More
5m 48s
Dec 2024
Intermediate | Giving Gifts in China
<p>Everyone loves receiving gifts, no matter the occasion they're celebrating or the country they're living in. Gift-giving in China, however, can get slightly complicated if you don't know a few basic rules. Listen in to today's Qing Wen and learn some essential tips that will h ... Show More
14m 46s
Dec 2021
Intermediate | Christmas Gifts from China
<p>After spending some time in China, going home for Christmas can be a troublesome event for any expat. Aside from getting that plane ticket home, you've also got to figure out what to bring the folks at home from the Middle Kingdom. In this lesson, a foreigner talks with his Ch ... Show More
16m 46s
Apr 2026
Lesson 016. Giving Gifts, Visiting Friends, Drinking Culture.
In this lesson we are going to learn about visiting friends, relatives, giving gifts and about Chinese drinking culture. Please sign up and become a registered subscriber to download ALL 200+ audio lessons with full PDF transcripts and worksheets.
22m 20s
Jun 2024
Episode 508 - Microphone Moments
On today’s show, we take your questions on whether you give a gift at a wedding vow renewal, if you can ask for cash gifts for a 40th birthday, and how to handle an uncomfortable moment at a memorial. For community members, your question of the week is about when to follow up aft ... Show More
58m 11s
Oct 2024
Episode 529 - Family China
On today’s show, we take your questions on inherited dishes you don’t love, going to a wedding when you don’t know the couple well, and being invited to coach your boyfriend on etiquette. For community members, we have a question about handling backhanded compliments. Plus, your ... Show More
52m 48s
Jun 2025
Upper-intermediate | Celebrating a Baby's First Month
In Chinese culture, there's a special celebration when a baby turns one month old. The gift-giving details can be a little confusing, even to the Chinese, so listen to this lesson for an explanation. While you're at it, learn what gift is given to celebrate a newborn's birth. Epi ... Show More
17m 23s