Chinese Podcast EP138: How Do Chinese Pe...

<p>Do Chinese people tend to judge others by their appearance? Why Chinese People Judge Foreigners Differently? We discuss how, in certain situations, such judgments can sometimes be seen as a form of racial discrimination.Drawing from personal experiences and cultural observatio ... Show More

<p>In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, we talk about PUA, short for Pick-Up Artist. In Chinese, this term has changed from meaning “flirting skills” to describing toxic emotional control in relationships. Through this real-life topic, you’ll improve your Chinese listening, learn a ... Show More

What do Chinese people really think about looks? Do Chinese care too much about appearance or is that just what people think? In this episode, Dashu Mandarin will dive deep into the topic of Chinese beauty standards, image, and first impressions of other people in Chinese culture ... Show More

Today's lesson features a very serious topic that affects many families. Learn not only how to talk about divorce in Chinese, but also learn about the divorce process in China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1578 

<p>Some people choose to move in together before they get married. Learn about this event that&#39;s becoming more common in modern Chinese culture in today&#39;s lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1332</p> 

John and Jared are going to revisit and unpack this classic question posed by Dr. David Moser three decades ago and identify what is hard about Chinese, what is easier now, and whether Chinese really is harder than other languages. The guest interview is with Sarah Kutulakos, a l ... Show More

In Season 3 - Episode 3, I speak with the famous comedian duo Sundeep & Anand about the challenges of being in a long-term relationship. How do you keep the love alive and what do you when the spark is gone? Both Sundeep and Anand share their personal experiences with relationshi ... Show More

<p>Do you want to learn to talk about your family in Chinese? Well, you&#39;ve come to the right podcast. In today&#39;s lesson, you&#39;ll learn the Chinese you need to talk about the size of your family and the people in it. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1221</p> 

<p>That is zee question. At ChinesePod, relationships are simple: we love you, you love us. It's a match made in heaven. As for the real world, we give you this podcast on a profound and much-loved topic of conversation in China (little known fact: Chinese people hide their roman ... Show More

Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More

<p>What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile explores why letting go of traditional societal expectations of romantic relationships — like sharing the same rout ... Show More

How will China tackle its many challenges in the coming five years? Its Communist Party's top leadership is meeting behind closed-doors to draft a plan. From domestic issues to its trade war with the United States, Beijing has so much to deal with. But does it have a clear vision ... Show More

<p>Do you know all the work that goes into maintaining a rice paddy? And can you talk about it in Mandarin Chinese? In this lesson, a visitor to the countryside learns about both the hard labor and the simple pleasures to be found outside of China's urban areas. Episode link: htt ... Show More