MaoMi Chinese
MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
Podcasting since 2021 • 308 episodes
MaoMi Chinese
Latest Episodes
Members #77 Emotional Value 情绪价值
Discover the secret behind Jingdezhen’s Chicken Cutlet Brother! It’s not just about tasty chicken — he gives his customers emotional value. Join MaoMi Chinese+ to learn this phrase, see fun examples, and discover how little things in life can b...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
5:01
#231 From Chicken Cutlets to Fame 鸡排哥的故事
Today's Episode:Meet Jingdezhen’s “Chicken Cutlet Brother”, a cheerful street vendor whose warm smile and funny words turned him into an online sensation. Discover how one man selling fried chicken brought new life to his hometown...
•
6:36
Members #76 As Timid as a Mouse 胆小如鼠
Ever wondered why “老鼠” appears in Chinese idioms? 🐭 In this episode, we explore three fun expressions: 胆小如鼠, 贼眉鼠眼, and 小白鼠. Learn their meanings, see examples, and try exercises to use them in real life!There are also questions to tes...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
6:15
#230 Young People in China Becoming Rat? 老鼠人
Today's Episode:What does it mean to be a “rat person”? 🐀 In China, more and more young people call themselves lǎoshǔ rén—night owls who avoid socialising and “lie flat” to escape pressure. In this episode, discover why this trend...
•
Episode 230
•
6:03
Members #75 ‘Pre-Made People’? 预制人
After “pre-made food” heated debates, Chinese netizens now joke about “pre-made people”, those with no fresh ideas, no warmth, always repeating empty lines. Find out why this funny phrase is trending and what it says about modern life in this M...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
5:00