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Important Chinese Things with Jenny Zhu

This is a free podcast from ChinesePod that helps you understand what's going on in China now and learn practical Chinese words and phrases to talk about those things.

Understanding Gen X, Gen Y and the Millennials in China

China has seen massive changes during the past 30 years. Today we look at the experience of 3 individuals: one born in the 1970’s, one from the 80’s and one from the 90’s, to show you how the transformation in China changed their lives and shaped how they see the world. You will learn what it was like growing up during the Cultural Revolution, the Reform and Opening Up period and the more free and affluent 90's.

Here's a list of words used in today's show:

  1. 70后 70 Hòu: people born in the 70's
  2. 80后 80 Hòu: people born in the 80's
  3. 90后 90 Hòu: people born in the 90's
  4. 文革 Wéngé: The Cultural Revolution
  5. 喊口号 Hǎn kǒuhào: shout slogans
  6. 信仰 Xìnyǎng: faith, belief
  7. 改革开放 Gǎigé kāifàng: Reform and Opening Up
  8. 粮票 Liáng piào: food tickets
  9. 铁饭碗 Tiě fànwǎn: iron bowl
  10. 珍惜 Zhēnxī: cherish
  11. 选择 Xuǎnzé: choice
  12. 工作狂 Gōngzuò kuáng: workaholic
  13. 加班 Jiābān: work overtime
  14. 上班 Shàngbān: work
  15. 存款 Cúnkuǎn: savings
  16. 负债 Fùzhài: debt
  17. 零花钱 Línghuā qián: pocket money

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Published by Alexander.Folkenflik @ April 01, 2014.

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