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.
Episodes
379 episodes
#267 “Pin” the Chinese Way to Save Money 拼多多
Today's Episode:Why do Chinese people love 拼多多? And what does 拼 actually mean? You may have seen this little character everywhere in China. In this episode, we’ll explore how 拼 means bringing people together to save money, and why...
Members#112 Learn Chinese through Headlines 中国学者获菲尔兹奖
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+, we’ll learn even more through real Chinese news headlines! Discover how Chinese media reported this historic achievement, learn useful headline vocabulary, and explore the debate with authen...
#266 China’s New Maths Stars 中国的数学新星
Today's Episode:Two Chinese mathematicians have just won the Fields Medal, one of the world’s highest honours in mathematics. But in China, people aren’t only celebrating. They’re asking why both researchers found success after go...
Members #111 AI in China
Today's Episode:AI is everywhere in China, but not just in robot companions! In this MaoMi Chinese+, we'll explore how people use AI in everyday life, from school and work to shopping and healthcare. You'll also learn useful Chine...
#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 fr...
Members #110 Learn Chinese Through Headlines-FIFA World Cup 听新闻学中文-足球世界杯
Today's Episode:How do Chinese news headlines report the FIFA World Cup? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we'll learn Chinese through real headlines, explore useful football vocabulary, and discover how just a few Chinese character...
#264 让人又爱又恨的中国足球 The Chinese Football Team: Loved and Hated
Today's Episode:China has over 1.4 billion people, so why has its men's football team struggled for so long? Do Chinese people even like football? And why do fans criticise the national team but still support it? Let's explore the...
Members #109 Street Food Culture in China 路边摊文化
Today's Episode:After the Goose Leg Auntie controversy, let's explore a bigger question: why do Chinese people love street food so much? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we'll discover the culture, vocabulary, and stories behind Ch...
#263 The Goose Leg Auntie Scandal 鹅腿阿姨
Today's Episode:A beloved street-food seller. Two of China’s top universities. And one surprising discovery. Students thought they were buying goose legs for years—but were they actually duck legs? In this episode, we explore the ...
Members #108 ‘Electricity’ Expressions in Chinese 中文的“电”
Today's Episode:You know 电 means "electricity", but did you know Chinese people also use it to talk about energy, rest, romance, and even awkward social situations? In this week's MaoMi Chinese+, we'll explore some authentic expre...
#262 China's Electric Car Boom 中国电车
Today's Episode:If you haven't been to China for a few years, you might be surprised by what you see on the roads: electric cars everywhere! How did this happen? And why are so many Chinese people choosing EVs over petrol cars? Le...
Members #107 ‘Poisonous’ Expressions in Chinese 中文的“毒”
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we’ll explore how Chinese people use “毒” in real life. Not just for drugs, but for personality, emotions, comments, and everyday situations. Some expressions are funny, some are dark...
#261 中国和毒品 Drugs in China
Today's Episode:Why is it almost impossible to see drugs in China? Why do many Chinese people hate drugs so much? In this episode, we’ll talk about cannabis, the Opium War, strict Chinese laws, and the big cultural difference betw...
Members #106 Learn Chinese Through Headlines-Trump Visiting China 听新闻学中文-特朗普访问中国
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+, we’ll learn Chinese through real news headlines about Trump’s visit to China! Learn useful words, internet slang, and natural expressions through authentic Chinese media.Support Ma...
#260 特朗普在中国的“认真模式” Trump’s “Serious Mode” in China
Today's Episode:Trump visited China, and Chinese netizens all noticed the same thing: why did he suddenly become so “serious”? Let’s explore how Chinese people reacted to Trump’s visit while learning natural Chinese along the way!...
Members #105 Falling in Love with AI? 爱上AI？
Today's Episode:Can AI really feel love, or are we the ones falling for it? Some people say they talk to ChatGPT every day, even treat it like a partner… Why does it feel so real? Let’s explore this surprising trend together.<...
#259 Will Our Digital Clone Replace Us? 数字人会取代我们吗?
Today's Episode:AI actors, AI news presenters, even your “digital clone” still working after you leave… Digital humans are changing everything. Convenient or creepy? Let’s explore what’s really happening in China, and what it mean...
Members #104 You Are ‘Matched’! 你们很搭！
Today's Episode:Ready to level up your Chinese with “搭”? In this MaoMi Chinese+, we’ll explore how this small word is used in many natural, everyday expressions. With clear examples and guided speaking practice, you’ll learn to us...
#258 Work Buddies in China 上班搭子
Today's Episode:What is a “work buddy” in China, and why are young people obsessed with finding a “dazi”? In this episode, we explore this trendy concept, how it reflects modern life, and why light, low-pressure relationships are ...
Members #103 Rising Rates of Sudden Death in China 中国年轻人猝死率攀升
Today's Episode:In China, reports of “sudden death” among overworked employees are becoming increasingly common, raising serious concern. In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we go beyond the headlines to explore why so many workers ar...
#257 ‘Sudden Death’ of a Chinese Celebrity 张雪峰猝死
Today's Episode:A shocking story from China: Zhang Xuefeng, a well-known education figure, has died suddenly. In this episode, we look back at his life, his success, and the intense pressure behind it, and ask: what is the real co...
Members #102 Chinese Sherlock Holmes and His Occupational Sickness 李昌钰和他的职业病Untitled Episode
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we listen to 李昌钰 tell his own life story in Chines. We’ll break it down step by step, learn key vocabulary, and help you understand real spoken Chinese with confidence.<...
#256 One Drop of Blood Solves a Case? The Story of Henry Lee 华人神探李昌钰
Today's Episode:A drop of blood, a strand of hair. Can they really solve a crime? In this episode, we explore the life of Henry Lee, a world-famous Chinese forensic scientist. From a difficult childhood to solving major cases, his...
Members #101 Would You Still Buy This? 315曝光了什么？
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+, we will dive into this year’s 3.15 Gala even more. Which products got exposed? Fake food, unsafe goods… and more! Tune in to see what to watch out for and learn new words while keeping yours...