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.
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206 episodes
Members #27 - Be aware of the ‘local snake’
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#179 The Chinese doctor who got stabbed by his patient 陶勇医生
Today’s EpisodeIn 2020, an ophthalmologist was stabbed in a hospital by one of his patients. He almost lost his life, and his left hand was completely disabled, meaning he might never have been able to perform surgery again. This...
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Members #26 - Football in China: Why Can't We Score? 中国足球为什么这么烂?
Chinese football is both loved and hated in China. On September 5th, the national team suffered a 7-0 loss to Japan, which many Chinese people consider a disgrace. What’s happening with Chinese football? Find out more in today's episode!
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Members #25 - ‘3-min Passion’ Fading Enthusiasm in Chinese
Have you ever been really passionate about something, only to have that enthusiasm fade quickly? How do we express those moments in Chinese? On Tuesday, September 17th, we will release a premium episode for our members, giving you a quick boost...
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#178 ¥9.9 Coffee taking over Chinese market 9.9元咖啡统治市场
Today’s EpisodeWe’re diving into the most popular café in China—Luckin Coffee. With over 20,000 Luckin shops across the country, it has far surpassed Starbucks. What's the secret behind their success? Find out more in today's epi...
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#177 A British Man Worked then Quit from Chinese Mega Company 英国人的大厂打工记
Today’s Episode:Jack, from the UK, worked at a Chinese mega-company for two years. In China, these companies are often referred to as 'mega factories.' Jack shared photos on Chinese social medias that captured his life before, dur...
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Members #24 - ‘A Rotten Tail’
When you are fed yo with TV series that starts off strong but always falls flat at the end, you can always use this expressions shared in today's premium episode!Don’t miss out! Interested in joining the membership? ⬇️Support ...
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#176 Mistress Deterrence Specialist 小三劝退师
Today’s Episode:We’re diving into an eye-catching new profession emerging in China: the Mistress Deterrence Specialist. This controversial role has sparked heated debate. Tune in to today’s episode!Membership Preview:
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Members #23 - ‘You Swan He Frog’ Chinese idiom
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Members #22 - Trailblazing Tennis Star and Record-Breaker 郑钦文
Zheng Qinwen—a name that was once unfamiliar to many but is now on everyone's lips in China. As the first woman to win the gold medal in Olympic tennis singles, her story is nothing short of remarkable. Dive into her journey with MaoM...
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#175 Toxic Fan Groups 有毒的饭圈
Breaking into a celebrity's house, stalking a pop singer, arguing with others who dislike an actor… These are the actions of what’s known as a 'Fans Group.' They are passionate, but sometimes they can also be toxic. In this episode, we explore ...
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Episode 175
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Members #21 - Athletes Who Speak Good Chinese 那些中文很好的运动员
This is a collection of non-Chinese athletes speaking Chinese. You might be impressed with their skills in both sports and languages!Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content!
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#174 The Oldest Olympic Ping Pong Player 年龄最大的乒乓球运动员
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Episode 174
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Members #20 - Stealing from Heaven - Strange Tales of Liaozhai 偷桃
--About this series--"聊斋志异(liáo zhāi zhì yì)" is a classic Chinese literary work written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty. The title can be translated as "Strange Tales of Liaozhai." ('Liaozhai' means Chinese Studio) <...
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Member #19 - An Idiom to Say Slacking off at work
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#173 Chinese people cannot retire until…? 延迟退休
"So, I might have to work with my grandchildren." This might not be a joke because China is likely to delay the retirement age. Find out how people respond to that in today's episode!Membership PreviewOn Tu...
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Episode 173
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#172 Old Money? New Money? 不同的有钱人
Yes, there are many rich people in the world and we actually use different words to refer to various types of rich people, for example, old money and new money. How do we say it in Chinese? Find out more in today's episode!Support Mao...
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Episode 172
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Members #18 - Talk about Travelling 旅游
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#171 Taking a driverless taxi in China 在中国坐无人驾驶出租车
In a city called Wuhan in China, people can take driverless taxis. There are about 1,000 driverless taxis in the city, and they have provided 500 million rides. However, this is very controversial and has stirred significant debate across China...
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Episode 171
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Members #17 - Travelling in Sichuan 在四川旅游
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#170 How to make the most of China 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit 144小时过境免签怎么玩?
Lots of videos of travelling to China have gone viral on TikTok. Many travellers enter China using the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit. What exactly is this policy and how to make good use of it if you want to travel to China? Find out more in today...
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Episode 170
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#169 The barista who attacked his customer in China 一个疯了的咖啡师
How can a job make people crazy?This episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, an online Chinese school which offers regular authentic input:https://www.maayot.comSupport MaoMi & Ge...
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Episode 169
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Members #16 - Live like Louie the Cat 像六一一样生活
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#168 A new way of saving money in China 省钱新方法
It seems like nowadays more and more people are keen on saving money! Do you know there are some powerful apps and methods to save your living cost in China? Find out more in today's episode!This episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, ...
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Episode 168
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Members #15 - An idiom for Hermione and Ron 青梅竹马
Welcome to MaoMi Chinese+ members' special-5-min idiom-talk! ----About this series----Using appropriate idioms in conversation can make your Chinese sound more natural. In each session of "5-Minute Idioms", we will select a c...
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