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The Complexities of 'De' Qing Wen
Ah, the mysterious and vexing "de". If you've studied Mandarin for at least a little while, you've probably run across the various forms of this particle and experienced firsthand how confusing they can become. But have no fear, after listening to our Qing Wen you'll know how to use "de" like a Mandarin Chinese pro!
language, Chinese character, grammar
What Time is It Now? Newbie
Fans of "are we there yet" will enjoy annoying their companions with the endlessly repeated question, "what time is it now?" Whether you're just curious, or you're shooting for the "super obnoxious" end of the spectrum, you've got to admit that this is a useful question to master. Cover the essentials in this Chinese lesson.
time, numbers
Hospitality Series 2: China Union Pay Elementary
Our hospitality saga continues with an encounter between a young woman and a hotel clerk. Learn how to talk about room reservations and China Union Pay bank cards in today's lesson!
hotel, travel, money, Hospitality Series
Networking Event Intermediate
What young professional can resist a networking event? Well, it might be a bit easier to resist if you have no clue what to say to meet people. In this Chinese lesson, learn how to chat up another professional and make some of those all-important human connections.
business, networking, communications, greetings
投资非洲 Advanced
说起非洲，你会想到什么？是古老的埃及金字塔？是辽阔的非洲大草原？是神秘的原始部落？是南非世界杯？还是近来弥漫于北非的战火？......今天中国播客带你另眼看非洲，看看那里的投资前景。
Africa, investment, government, politics, economy
Detective Li 8: Final Mission (Part 2) Upper Intermediate
While Detective Li pursues a fleeting shadow alone, Xiao You returns to headquarters where she rediscovers her mentor's mysterious locked drawer. What lies in wait for the young detective? Find out in today's lesson! [上集答案：九校（第九学校）]
detective story, crime, feelings
All About Chinese Tea Beijing Standard Time
As one of the "seven necessities" in Chinese culture, tea has a long and storied history in this country. Join David and Greg as they delve into the different kinds of tea, the beneficial properties of drinking tea, and some tips for drinking tea correctly. Leave your experiences with tea below along with any questions or comments you have for us! Check out our quality ChinesePod lessons on choosing black or green tea and Chinese tea in general.
tea
Pinyin Terms Qing Wen
If you're a foreigner learning Mandarin, you're most likely well-versed in or in the process of learning Pinyin, the Chinese phonetic system based on characters from the Roman alphabet. In this lesson, the Qing Wen team explores learning Pinyin and introduces a few key Pinyin terminologies. As always, leave your questions and comments below and enjoy the show! Additionally, please check out ChinesePod's Pinyin Chart for an essential reference detailing all the different sounds in Pinyin!
pinyin, pronunciation
Online Shopping Help Elementary
We're sure many of our subscribers, tech-savvy or not, have experienced the joys of shopping online. In today's lesson, learn about one of China's biggest online shopping site, Taobao, in addition to learning how to discuss buying things online in Mandarin.
online, shopping, payment
老人摔倒扶不扶？ Media
“你看，那边有位老人摔倒了！我们快去扶他一把吧！“谁敢扶他呀！扶他起来他要说是你把他撞倒的怎么办？”助人为乐是中华民族的传统美德，如今却出现了老人倒地无人敢扶的怪现象。这种令人心痛和无奈的现象是什么原因造成的呢？一起来看今天的媒体课吧。 来源链接：无人扶一把，100米竟成老人离家最后距离
law, old people, accident
How to Weigh an Elephant Upper Intermediate
Chinese children grow up with a story about Cao Cao's son, Cao Chong, and his clever solution to the question of how to weigh an animal as enormous as an elephant. What's that? You've never heard the story? Tune in for a pleasant introduction to Chinese children's stories that have been passed down through the ages.
story, culture, animals
Airport Check-In Problems Intermediate
In this Chinese lesson we join our ill-fated hero at the airport check-in desk. He's battling airport regulations and not doing so well. This could be you, so if you're one of those slightly more "complicated" passengers, this lesson might be just what you need.
travel, transportation, airport, weight, announcement
Festivals in China Beijing Standard Time
Have you ever wanted to know more about Chinese festivals? If so, this is the BST for you! In today's show, we put David's claim that China has festivals in every month of the year to the test, covering everything from the Spring Festival to Chinese Valentine's Day to the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. If we happened to miss any (although we're fairly confident we didn't!), feel free to leave a friendly reminder below along with any other questions or comments you might have. Also, check out some ChinesePod lessons on festivals, including this one on the Mid-Autumn Festival and this one on planning for the Chinese New Year. Finally, have a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
festivals, holiday
Addressing People Revisited Qing Wen
A cultural phenomenon present across China and the West is that people of different ages, occupations, and genders all expect to be addressed in different ways; just as you would never call an old Western man "dude", so too would you never call an old Chinese woman "xiǎo jiě". In today's Qing Wen, Jenny, Connie, and Greg explore the various terms of address in China. Leave your comments and questions below!
culture, age, people, greetings
Hospitality Series 1: Welcome to the Hilton! Elementary
Imagine that you work at the Hilton in New York City, and you're tasked with welcoming Chinese guests in Mandarin. You better know exactly what to say, and this Chinese lesson covers exactly that.
hotel, travel, Hospitality Series
Sportswear Brands Intermediate
China is quite a playground for brand names, with big companies like Nike and small knock-off operations existing side by side. In this Chinese lesson, learn how a child and parent view these choices with regards to athletic shoes.
shoes, brand, exam, daily life
Detective Li 7: Final Mission (Part 1) Upper Intermediate
In part one of this five-part story, an emergency meeting at the station reveals that the mysterious "Black Cat" is making some serious terrorist threats, and the police need to react fast. At the same time, this lesson provides a few hints about Detective Li's past. 上集“三条人命案”答案： 经查证，中年男性死者是吴国庆，中年女性死者名叫陈桂芝，青年男性死者叫吴奇。 吴奇的生日是闰年2月29日，所以5次生日之后，孩子应该是20岁出头。但在20多年里，吴奇基本没出过家门，所以长得很白净。因为赌博及其他各种原因，吴国庆经常对陈桂芝实施家庭暴力，吴奇也自然是看在眼中记在心里。案发前的两个礼拜，吴国庆与陈桂芝发生激烈争吵，并再一次发生家庭暴力，而吴奇乘吴国庆不注意的时候逃了出来。那天，吴国庆在实施暴力的过程中将陈桂芝杀死。两个礼拜后，案发的前一天晚上，吴奇半夜回到家中，向吴国庆询问母亲的下落，吴奇怀疑吴国庆将陈桂芝杀死并把尸体藏于地下室，之后发生了父子之间的打斗。因为唯一的钥匙在吴国庆手上，所以吴奇逼吴国庆将钥匙交出。吴国庆不肯，并把钥匙吞到肚子里。之后吴奇便把吴国庆杀死，并刨腹找出钥匙。进入地下室，找到母亲尸体后，吴奇便打开液化气瓶开关，在地下室自杀。
crime, police, detective story
How Old Are You? Newbie
How old are you? When an adult asks another adult this question, guessing games are likely to ensue. In this dialog, the question is met with just this kind of response. Learn the Chinese to ask this question, and pick up a coyly evasive (but simple!) response at the same time.
daily life, age, numbers