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Sep 2
10m 16s

Parents-children relationships in Taiwan...

Miss Lin, Mandarin teacher from Taiwan
About this episode

In this episode, I share insights from a small survey I did with my close Taiwanese friends over three months. Honestly, I have mixed feelings talking about Taiwanese family culture because it’s 一言難盡 It’s hard to put into words.… It’s delicate and complicated to balance love and the concept of 孝順 (filial piety). It’s an art. But love is an art, right? :)  Full episode and transcript on my patreon.

  • The important concept of 孝順 (filial piety) and how it can sometimes feel like pressure
  • Taiwanese parents tend to be overly worried and protective
  • What 孝親費 (filial allowance) means in Taiwanese culture
  • The rise of 情緒勒索 (emotional blackmail) as a popular modern term in Taiwan 

Note

If your goal is to progress from intermediate to advanced Chinese and discuss deeper topics with your Taiwanese friends and family, feel free to check out my Level Up & Connect to Taiwan program !  

Actually, this year, starting this week, I’ve added a Premier Coaching (6 months)option to all of my courses. Now with this Coaching option, you can practice Taiwanese Mandarin directly with me.

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