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瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

Xinqing (Joanne)

瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese is a podcast to help intermediary to advanced Mandarin learner to immerse in natural and authentic Chinese conversations. In the podcast we discuss topics from daily lives to politics, from China and around the world. Free transcript and vocabulary list are provided in the show notes. If you like my podcast and want to show your support, buy me a coffee here! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Episode 100 | 回答你们的问题啦! Answering all your questions

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2025/12/05

Our 100th episode where I will answer ALLLL of your questions!! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/2a6e576b-a7f6-4a90-a236-b3e1c73b2682 ====== 唱独角戏 | chàng dújiǎoxì | to perform a monologue; to operate alone 有问必答 | yǒuwèn bì dá |

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第100期节目 - 有问必答 Ask Me Anything!

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2025/11/26

Hello dear listeners!! We will soon have our 100th episode (in the main series... yes I know the counting of the episodes were messy haha, but anyways it is still worth celebrating!) So I would like to make an "Ask Me Anything" episode. If you have any questions for me, whether it is related to my life or Chinese culture or language learning, or the origin of universe... Just ask in the comment in this episode! I will record an episode next week to answer all of them! Looking forward! :)

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31:58

Episode 99 | 来一起提高工作积极性吧！ Let's talk about productivity!

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2025/11/14

Today we chat about something super useful — how to be more efficient in studying and working! We shared our methods of taking on the challenge of language exams and what kept ourselves motivated. Also, everyone has their own learning style and it’s okay to learn things your way! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire

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31:48

Bedtime Story #4 | 三毛《荒山之夜 2 》

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2025/11/07

Continued story of San Mao's exciting adventure into the desert... will they survive? Let's find out... =========== 几小时之内 | jǐ xiǎo shí zhī nèi | within a few hours 冻到零度 | dòng dào líng dù | freeze to zero degrees 活活被冻死了 | huó huó bèi dòng sǐ le | to be frozen to death (literally: frozen alive) 情感激动 | qíng gǎn jī dòng | emotionally agitated 迷宫山 | mí gōng shān | “Maze Hill” (name Sanmao gives the dunes) 检查站 | jiǎn chá zhàn | checkpoint 天黑 / 天亮 | tiān hēi / tiān

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Episode 98 | 财务自由的那一天 The day when we are financially...

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2025/10/31

In this episode, we talk about Yuxi’s plan to become FIRE - Financially independent and retire early (and why we don't like this word)!. We discuss why she wants it, what her plan looks like, and why we actually don’t love this word. It’s not just about money — it’s about changing your life status and redefining what “work” means. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing

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Bedtime Story #3 | 三毛《荒山之夜 1 》

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2025/10/24

Another night of San Mao's night time story - you can hear in my voice that I am having a bad cold and my nose is quite stuffed! Maybe it is a good practice for understanding Mandarin pronunciation without "n" sound.... ;) ============ 照例 | zhào lì | as usual; according to routine 喇叭 | lǎ ba | car horn 化石 | huà shí | fossil 急性子 | jí xìng zi | an impatient person; someone with a quick temper 连身裙 | lián shēn qún | one-piece dress 皮酒壶 | pí jiǔ hú | leather wine flask

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27:24

Episode 97 | 朋友以上恋人未满 More Than Friends, Not Yet...

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2025/10/17

Today we chat about a really juicy topic! If you have been in relationships like me and Gloria, you would probably also both LOVE and HATE the beginning phase of a romantic relationship... when you are more than friends, but not yet lovers.. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and

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Bedtime Story #2 | 三毛《结婚记 2 》

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2025/10/10

We are continuing the new series of podcast episodes of bedtime stories from Sanmao today! Sanmao (三毛, 1943–1991) was a Taiwanese writer known for her travel literature and deeply personal essays. We will read from her most famous work,Stories of the Sahara(《撒哈拉的故事》), recounts her life with her Spanish husband José in the Western Sahara. ===== 骷髅 | kū lóu | skeleton / skull 呲牙咧嘴 | cī yá liě zuǐ | to bare one’s teeth and grimace; to make a fierce face 啧啧称叹 | zé zé chēng tàn | to click one’s

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31:54

Episode 96 | 一朝被蛇咬十年怕井绳 Once bitten, twice shy

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2025/10/03

In this episode, we talked about how travel shapes our experiences and makes us wiser along the way! Maybe you’ve been there too—losing a passport abroad, stressing over visas, feeling anxious on a flight, or even worrying about taking an Uber in a new city..... If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with

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25:01

Bedtime Story #1 | 三毛《结婚记》

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2025/10/01

I am starting a new (bonus) series of podcast episodes! This is going to be me reading Chinese stories to my husband before going to sleep, from one of my favorite author Sanmao! Sanmao (三毛, 1943–1991) was a Taiwanese writer known for her travel literature and deeply personal essays. We will read from her most famous work, Stories of the Sahara (《撒哈拉的故事》), recounts her life with her Spanish husband José in the Western Sahara. ==================== 麻雀 | máquè | sparrow 复活节 | fù huó jié | Easter

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Episode 95 | 在巴西开甜品店的小苏苏 XiaoSuSu’s pastry journey...

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2025/09/19

I am so happy to chat with my university friend Xiao SuSu to hear her story of opening a pastry shop in Brazil!! She shared the reason why she decided to open a cake shop after studying accounting (with me) in university, and we reminisced about our time back in the university... She even shared secret tips about baking the perfect sponge cake! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support!

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35:41

Learner Talks E17 | 在旧金山练着口语喝着茶，聊着物理冲着浪

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2025/09/05

We chatted with Carl, a Swedish audience member who’s been living in California for the past few years. How is living in the Bay Area helps him keep up his language skills? What music does he listen to in Chinese? And what is he studying in Physics in Berkley? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here!I really appreciate your support! :) https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with

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Episode 94 | 跳舞跳舞烦恼全无 One dance a day, keep the...

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2025/08/22

Sissi is back! We chatted about my summer vacation highlight - I went to a Swing Dance camp in Herräng! We talked about why it feels good to give up control when dancing, and, what does "sucking cats on the cloud" mean? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, buy me a coffee here!https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:

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Episode 93 | 徒步的意义是什么 Why do we hike

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2025/08/08

Renfei just spent a week hiking Sweden’s Kungsleden trail. We talked about why people choose to push their bodies, what pain reveals, and how shared challenges build connection and friendship! 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/9da7699d-ed5f-4a8d-ac33-01c417bb0063 ================ 偷偷摸摸 tōutōumōmō sneaky; stealthy; furtive 阴转晴 yīnzhuǎnqíng overcast to sunny; cloudy turning to clear 梗 gěng

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30:28

Learner Talks E16 | 上海的外国人和北京的外国人有什么两样 what's the...

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2025/07/25

We welcome back Sara, a spanish girl who worked and lived in both Shanghai and Guangzhou. What are the differences between the expat community in different cities in China? And how does a "foreigner" make local friends in China? 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/818b64c9-7168-443f-b8f4-62cf8b19aa79 ===================== 辞职 cízhí resign; quit; resign from a job 领事馆 lǐngshìguǎn

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Episode 92 | 恋爱，性和骄傲 Love, sex and pride

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2025/07/11

In this episode, we start from the Pride Week in Sweden and explore the differences between sex education in China and Sweden! 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/42ce059a-be2d-424e-9ff1-9bf1829f6136 ==================== 灰蒙蒙 huīmēngmēng hazy; overcast; gloomy 重头戏 zhòngtóuxì highlight; main event; centerpiece 浇灭 jiāomiè extinguish; put out; dampen 运河 yùnhé canal 挤满了 jǐmǎn le crowded;

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Episode 91 | 在牛津上学有分院帽吗 Sorting hat at Oxford...

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2025/06/27

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/e11c6857-1b5a-4d0c-890b-baf865ab6950 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:https://www.yaya.press/doc/e11c6857-1b5a-4d0c-890b-baf865ab6950 Discord Group:https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s =========================== 求学 qiúxué to study; to pursue studies 助教 zhùjiào teaching assistant; assistant instructor 研究生

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Episode 90 | 工作的意义是什么 What’s the point of work, really?

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2025/06/13

In this episode, we dive into the big questions around work, life, and purpose. With layoffs happening in Sweden and AI changing the game, we reflect on what work means to us today—why we do it, how it's changing, and what role things like hobbies, money, and meaning play. We chat about trends like "lying flat" and early retirement, how different cultures see work, and even get into some Confucian ideas about self-cultivation and serving society. =================== 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里:

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Episode 89 | 压力太大怎么解压 How to deal with stress

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2025/05/30

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里： https://www.yaya.press/doc/4a0b158a-5f18-4ef7-b9e0-0df18e8fd714 Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:https://www.yaya.press/doc/4a0b158a-5f18-4ef7-b9e0-0df18e8fd714 Discord Group:https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s ============== 绷 | bēng | tighten; stretch; tense 优先级 | yōuxiānjí | priority 撞在一起 | zhuàng zài yīqǐ | collide; crash

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Episode 88 | 去土耳其Rua猫猫 Petting cats in Türkiye

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2025/05/16

免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里：https://www.yaya.press/doc/07c00e0b-5463-4408-81e9-61ad3f72bfce Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation:https://www.yaya.press/doc/07c00e0b-5463-4408-81e9-61ad3f72bfce Discord Group:https://discord.gg/QfrS6aDw35 Yaya (language learning app) Tutorial :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVUfRzlOHk&t=2s --------------- 毛呢外套 | máone wàitào | wool coat; woolen overcoat 南欧 | NánOū | Southern Europe 酷暑 | kùshǔ | extreme heat;

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