Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#227 Dogs Eating Better Than Humans? 宠物吃得比人好
Episode 227
Today's Episode:
In Shanghai, a restaurant has opened serving málàtàng for dogs! 🐶 Discover why more and more young people in China are spending big on their pets, and what this tells us about family,…
Published on 14 hours ago
#226 The War on Second-hand Smoke二手烟的战争
Episode 226
Today's Episode:
Why is it so hard to ban smoking in China? 🚬 In this episode, we look at a viral story from Shanghai and explore the culture, habits, and big business behind smoking. Find out why sec…
Published on 1 week ago
#225 The Secret World of Extra Classes in China 补课的秘密
Episode 225
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In China, “extra lessons” used to be everywhere—after school, weekends, even holidays! Then the government banned them. But did they really disappear? Let’s dive into 补课, why it was s…
Published on 2 weeks ago
#224 Stop the Comparison Game 和自己比
Episode 224
Today's Episode:
Feeling discouraged when others seem to learn faster than you? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode of MaoMi Chinese, I share a listener’s story, a memory from my classroom, an…
Published on 3 weeks ago
#223 Chinese start tipping? 中国开始给小费了？
Episode 223
Today's Episode:
Haidilao just made tipping optional, and Chinese internet exploded! Why do Chinese people hate tipping? What does it say about culture, service, and money? In this episode, we dive in…
Published on 4 weeks ago
#222 The Bubble Tea Assassin 奶茶刺客
Episode 222
Today's Episode:
Have you ever been “stabbed” by a cup of bubble tea? In this episode, we explore the viral Chinese slang “刺客” (assassin) — from pricey snacks to shocking bills — and how “backstabbing…
Published on 1 month ago
#221 Tasty Words: Chinese Food Metaphors 用食物说话
Episode 221
Today's Episode:
In Chinese, food isn’t just for eating—it’s for talking too! From having a “bitter melon face” to being “fired like squid”, this episode dives into funny and vivid Chinese expressions…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
#220 Keyboard Warriors键盘侠
Episode 220
Today's Episode:
Have you ever met someone online who loves to criticise but never helps? They type fast, speak loud, but do nothing in real life. Do you what they are called in Chinese? Today, let’s …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
#219 News Review: Nanjing’s Fake Lady Crime 南京红先生
Episode 219
Today's Episode:
A strange and shocking story from China: a man in Nanjing pretended to be a woman online, tricked hundreds of men, and secretly filmed everything. Why did so many fall for it? In this…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
#218 Networking 建立人脉
Episode 218
Today's Episode:
In China, it’s not just what you know. It’s who you know. In this episode, we explore how Chinese people build relationships through food, favours, and friendship. Want to understand …
Published on 2 months ago