瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

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• Episode 111 | 新车里让人痴迷的皮革味 Der Kraftfahrzeugsinnenausstattungneugeruchsgenuss 22.05.2026 27min

  Have you used AI real-time translating function? It is so effective! Do we really need to learn a new language the "old way" with our own brain in the future? Sophy and I talked about our understanding of the utility of learning a new language, and the beauty of understanding the subtlety in each culture. 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/4520099a-988f-47b4-b342-6d1f8ebb8d57春暖花开 | chūnnuǎn huākāi | spring blossoms; the warmth of spring沉重 | chénzhòng | heavy; serious; somber命题 | mìngtí | proposition; thesis; topic技术基点 | jìshù jīdiǎn | technological singularity; base point乐观主义 | lèguān zhǔyì | optimism有生之年 | yǒushēng zhīnián | in one's lifetime自主意识 | zìzhǔ yìshí | autonomous consciousness; self-awareness负责人 | fùzérén | person in charge; responsible party活生生 | huóshēngshēng | real-life; living and breathing裁员 | cáiyuán | layoffs; to cut staff副作用 | fùzuòyòng | side effect幻觉 | huànjué | hallucination (AI phenomenon)偏见 | piānjiàn | bias; prejudice钻牛角尖 | zuān niújiǎojiān | to split hairs; to get stuck in a dead end; to obsess over details刻板印象 | kèbǎn yìnxiàng | stereotype极端言论 | jíduān yánlùn | extreme speech; radical remarks固执 | gùzhí | stubborn; persistent实时翻译 | shíshí fānyì | real-time translation订阅费用 | dìngyuè fèiyòng | subscription fee提示语 | tíshìyǔ | prompt (AI context)口语翻译 | kǒuyǔ fānyì | interpretation; oral translation惊讶 | jīngyà | surprised; amazed同声传译 | tóngshēng chuányì | simultaneous interpretation延迟 | yánchí | delay; latency意群 | yìqún | sense group; thought group群体 | qúntǐ | group; community词组 | cízǔ | phrase; word group具体导向 | jùtǐ dǎoxiàng | specific orientation; targeted guidance编排 | biānpái | to arrange; to organize; to lay out掉着一口气 | diàozhe yī kǒuqì | to hold one's breath; to be in suspense必要性 | bìyàoxìng | necessity入口 | rùkǒu | gateway; entry point; portal敲门砖 | qiāoménzhuān | stepping stone (lit. "a brick to knock on the door")保护文化 | bǎohù wénhuà | to preserve/protect culture缺失 | quēshī | deficiency; gap; missing part由衷 | yóuzhōng | heartfelt; from the bottom of one's heart渗透 | shèntòu | to permeate; to soak into一次性 | yīcìxìng | one-time; disposable融入 | róngrù | to integrate into; to blend in声乐课 | shēngyuèkè | vocal music lesson扁平 | biǎnpíng | flat口腔 | kǒuqiāng | oral cavity; mouth圆润浑厚 | yuánrùn húnhòu | mellow and full-bodied (voice/sound)美声 | měishēng | bel canto (operatic singing style)可穿戴 | kě chuāndài | wearable板书 | bǎnshū | writing on the blackboard刺激 | cìjī | to stimulate; stimulus风土人情 | fēngtǔ rénqíng | local customs and practices西化 | xīhuà | Westernized实用主义 | shíyòng zhǔyì | pragmatism细腻 | xìnì | exquisite; fine; subtle漆黑 | qīhēi | pitch black墨黑 | mòhēi | ink black意象 | yìxiàng | imagery命名 | mìngmíng | to name; to designate狼毫 | lángháo | weasel-hair brush (lit. "wolf hair")羊毫 | yángháo | goat-hair brush黄鼠狼 | huángshǔláng | yellow weasel近亲 | jìnqīn | close relative (biology)统称 | tǒngchēng | general term; collective name尺寸 | chǐcun | size; dimension勾边 | gōubiān | to outline (in drawing)小叶筋 | xiǎoyèjīn | fine-line brush (for veins/stems)经络 | jīngluò | meridians/veins (in art/biology)筋骨 | jīnggǔ | physique; structure (lit. "tendons and bones")藤蔓 | téngmàn | vine; creeper意境 | yìjìng | artistic mood; atmosphere性价比 | xìngjiàbǐ | cost-performance ratio; value for money操作系统 | cāozuò xìtǒng | operating system晶晶亮 | jīngjīngliàng | glittering; sparkling复合词 | fùhécí | compound word匮乏 | kuìfá | scarce; deficient; lacking同义词 | tóngyìcí | synonym时尚 | shíshàng | fashion工业 | gōngyè | industry生物本质 | shēngwù běnzhì | biological essence舶来语 | bóláiyǔ | loanword (lit. "language that comes by ship")董事会 | dǒngshìhuì | board of directors倾向于 | qīngxiàngyú | to be inclined to; to tend to和蔼 | hé'ǎi | kind; amiable; gentle破碎 | pòsuì | broken; fragmented长难句 | chángnánjù | long and complex sentences粗看 | cūkàn | to skim; to glance over探讨 | tàntǎo | to investigate; to discuss; to probe归根结底 | guīgēn jiédǐ | ultimately; in the final analysis偷懒 | tōulǎn | to be lazy; to shirk work结论 | jiélùn | conclusion相左 | xiāngzuǒ | to conflict; to be at odds with细枝末节 | xìzhī mòjié | minor details; non-essentials通读 | tōngdú | to read through (carefully)逐字逐句 | zhúzì zhújù | word for word and sentence by sentence算力 | suànlì | computing power归纳 | guīnuà | to summarize; to induce达成一致 | dáchéng yīzhì | to reach an agreement/consensus负担 | fùdān | burden; load跨文化 | kuà wénhuà | cross-cultural求婚 | qiúhūn | to propose marriage耳语 | ěryǔ | to whisper加密 | jiāmì | to encrypt; to code气氛 | qìfēn | atmosphere; mood尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed肢体语言 | zhītǐ yǔyán | body language亲切 | qīnqiè | cordial; kind; close投入 | tóurù | to invest (time/effort); to be devoted to过客 | guòkè | passing traveler; transient guest拉近距离 | lājìn jùlí | to close the distance; to get closer同理心 | tónglǐxīn | empathy热忱 | rèchén | zeal; enthusiasm; passion Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 110 | 开一家蛋糕店要怎么盈利呢 How to make a bakery profitable? 04.05.2026 31min

  Today is a follow-up episode with audience-favorite Xiao Su Su about her experience opening up a bakery! I am curious about the whole business operation of the bakery so we dived into the revenue and cost, the business model and marketing .... All the details! 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/4bee6492-0252-4824-98b9-460a03519b24情绪价值 | qíngxù jiàzhí | emotional value (providing comfort or support)知无不言，言无不尽 | zhī wú bù yán, yán wú bù jìn | to say all that one knows without reserve老本行 | lǎoběnháng | one's original profession; old trade跨领域 | kuà lǐngyù | cross-field; interdisciplinary转型 | zhuǎnxíng | transformation; transition (e.g., career or business)练手 | liànshǒu | to practice; to hone one's skills从0到1 | cóng líng dào yī | from zero to one (starting something from scratch)摸索 | mōsuǒ | to grope; to feel about; to explore不透明 | bù tòumíng | non-transparent; opaque (often regarding information)虚虚实实 | xūxū shíshí | a mix of truth and falsehood; deceptive玄学 | xuánxué | metaphysics; (slang) something unpredictable or mysterious超自然 | chāozìrán | supernatural量化 | liànghuà | to quantify意愿 | yìyuàn | aspiration; desire; will多才多艺 | duōcái duōyì | multi-talented; versatile翻糖蛋糕 | fāntáng dàngāo | fondant cake初衷 | chūzhōng | original intention挫折 | cuòzhé | setback; frustration到家 | dàojiā | (informal) to reach a high level of proficiency; to be excellent微妙 | wēimiào | subtle; delicate等价于 | děngjià yú | to be equivalent to人情费 | rénqíng fèi | "favor fee" (money paid out of social obligation/friendship)定价 | dìngjià | pricing无人问津 | wú rén wènjīn | nobody asks about it; ignored; of no interest to anyone滑铁卢 | huátiělú | Waterloo (metaphor for a crushing defeat)自媒体 | zìméitǐ | self-media; we-media买账 | mǎizhàng | (informal) to "buy" into something; to show respect or appreciation for种子客户 | zhǒngzi kèhù | seed customers; initial user base触发 | chùfā | to trigger; to spark动机 | dòngjī | motive; motivation毛利率 | máolì lǜ | gross profit margin利润表 | lìrùn biǎo | income statement; profit and loss (P&L) statement时薪 | shíxīn | hourly wage协同效应 | xiétóng xiàoyìng | synergy effect分摊 | fēntān | to apportion; to share (costs)引流 | yǐnliú | to attract traffic (online or to a store)摸爬滚打 | mōpá gǔndǎ | to go through hardships; to gain experience through struggle水花 | shuǐhuā | splash (often used as "making a splash" or having an effect)高大上 | gāodàshàng | (slang) high-end; elegant; upscale讽刺 | fěngcì | sarcastic; ironic腻 | nì | greasy; cloying; oily (food)无语 | wúyǔ | speechless (usually due to frustration)常态 | chángtài | normal state; the norm下场 | xiàchǎng | (in this context) to personally get involved; to "enter the arena"有机的增长 | yǒujī de zēngzhǎng | organic growth割韭菜 | gē jiǔcài | (slang) to harvest chives; to exploit or rip off (naive investors/customers)个人IP | gèrén IP | personal brand; personal intellectual property差异化竞争 | chāyìhuà jìngzhēng | differentiated competition白热化 | báirèhuà | white-hot; intensified; reaching a climax (competition)心路历程 | xīnlù lìchéng | journey of the heart; mental or emotional journey Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 109 | 今天你种草了吗 Did you add anything to your wishlist today? 18.04.2026 30min

  Today's episode started with me recommending Renfei my new e-bike! Then we talked about all the movies we want to watch - in Chinese, we call it "Planting grass"; and when someone recommends you something strongly, we call it "An Li (Amway)". Funny words! 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/9d4ee796-5a10-420a-bffd-b924f9d8f36a ======= 电动自行车 | diàndòng zìxíngchē | electric bicycle 脚踏板 | jiǎotà bǎn | foot pedal 上坡 | shàngpō | uphill; going uphill 省力 | shěnglì | save labor; less effort 电瓶车 | diànpíngchē | electric scooter (moped-style) 踏板车 | tàbǎnchē | scooter (kick scooter or motorized) 安全隐患 | ānquán yǐnhuàn | hidden safety perils/hazards 骨折 | gǔzhé | bone fracture 平衡 | pínghéng | balance 员工折扣 | yuángōng zhékòu | employee discount 租赁费 | zūlìnfèi | rental/leasing fee 税前工资 | shuìqián gōngzī | pre-tax salary 抵税 | dǐshuì | tax offset; tax deduction 合算 | hésuàn | worthwhile; a good deal 短途 | duǎntú | short distance 绕路 | ràolù | detour; go the long way around 停车位 | tíngchēwèi | parking space 排队 | páiduì | to line up; queue 关卡 | guānqiǎ | checkpoint 交通拥挤税 | jiāotōng yōngjǐ shuì | congestion charge/tax 可观 | kěguān | considerable; sizable 覆盖 | fùgài | to cover 复活节 | fùhuójié | Easter 插座 | chāzuò | electrical outlet/socket 思路打开 | sīlù dǎkāi | expand one's thinking; a new perspective 基础设施 | jīchǔ shèshī | infrastructure 修缮 | xiūshàn | to repair; to renovate (roads/buildings) 路况 | lùkuàng | road conditions 安利 | ānlì | to recommend a product/thing (from Amway) 保健品 | bǎojiànpǐn | health supplements 金字塔营销 | jīnzìtǎ yíngxiāo | pyramid scheme/marketing 种草 | zhòngcǎo | to pique someone's interest (in a product); to add to wishlist 拔草 | bácǎo | to finally buy something or fulfill a wish (removing it from the wishlist) 生动 | shēngdòng | vivid; lively 大片 | dàpiàn | blockbuster movie 宣传片 | xuānchuánpiàn | promotional film; trailer 剧透 | jùtòu | spoiler (of a movie/book) 科幻片 | kēhuànpiàn | sci-fi movie 耳熟能详 | ěrshú néngxiáng | well-known; talked about frequently 挽救 | wǎnjiù | to save; to rescue 拜读 | bàidú | to read (honorific/polite way to say reading someone's work) 心心念念 | xīnxīn niànniàn | to long for; to have something on one's mind constantly 台球 | táiqiú | billiards; pool 套路 | tàolù | routine; trick; "the way it works" 口口相传 | kǒukǒu xiāngchuán | word of mouth 松饼 | sōngbǐng | pancake/muffin 落伍 | luòwǔ | outdated; behind the times 上瘾 | shàngyǐn | addictive; to become addicted 反感 | fǎngǎn | to be disgusted with; to dislike 讽刺 | fěngcì | ironic; sarcastic Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 108 | 秒回信息还是已读不回 To reply or not to reply? 03.04.2026 29min

  How fast do you reply to messages on average? I definitely hate it when people read my messages and choose to reply to my messages only after a few days... We are so different! Today let's talk about that!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/034ab798-7041-4eda-b019-8b9cb2944990============关联 | guānlián | related; connected; association频率 | pínlǜ | frequency错过 | cuòguò | to miss (an opportunity, a message, etc.)因人而异 | yīnrén éryì | to vary from person to person场景 | chǎngjǐng | scenario; setting; scene沉浸式 | chénjìnshì | immersive频繁 | pínfán | frequent; frequently弹出来 | tán chūlái | to pop up (like a notification)取决于 | qǔjué yú | to depend on; to be determined by重要程度 | zhòngyào chéngdù | degree of importance手头 | shǒutóu | at hand; currently doing something未读 | wèidú | unread窗口 | chuāngkǒu | window (e.g., chat window)左滑 | zuǒhuá | to swipe left条理性 | tiáolǐxìng | methodicalness; sense of order; organization分类 | fēnlèi | to classify; classification拖延 | tuōyán | to procrastinate; to delay震动 | zhèndòng | vibration; to vibrate铃声 | língshēng | ringtone锁屏 | suǒpíng | lock screen延迟 | yánchí | to delay; deferred; delayed期待值 | qīdàizhí | expectation level极端 | jíduān | extreme答复 | dáfù | a reply; a formal answer待办事项 | dàibàn shìxiàng | to-do list; items to be handled多线程 | duōxiànchéng | multi-threading; multi-tasking切换 | qiēhuàn | to switch (between tasks or modes)代价 | dàijià | cost; price (often metaphorical)效率 | xiàolǜ | efficiency全神贯注 | quánshén guànzhù | to concentrate one's whole attention on; absorbed周遭 | zhōuzāo | surroundings; vicinity寒暄 | hánxuān | to exchange conventional greetings; small talk近况 | jìnkuàng | recent developments; current situation时差 | shíchā | time lag; jet lag; time difference截图 | jiétú | screenshot难得 | nándé | rare; precious; hard to come by记在小本本里 | jì zài xiǎoběnběn lǐ | (idiomatic) to keep a grudge; to keep a "little black book" of slights蕴含 | yùnhán | to contain; to imply; to embody默契 | mòqì | tacit understanding; unvoiced agreement贺卡 | hèkǎ | greeting card原本 | yuánběn | originally; original执行力 | zhíxínglì | ability to execute; executive power浑身不自在 | húnshēn bù zìzài | to feel uncomfortable all over; ill at ease困扰 | kùnrǎo | trouble; distress; to puzzle摩擦 | mócā | friction; conflict (between people)在乎 | zàihu | to care about; to mind长辈 | zhǎngbèi | elder generation; seniors语音消息 | yǔyīn xiāoxi | voice message转化 | zhuǎnhuà | to transform; to convert Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 107 | 不想工作的社畜们 Corporate slave's burning out 13.03.2026 35min

  Are you a 社畜 corporate slave, or more literally "company livestock"? Today we talked about burn-out, a seemingly more and more common thing around us. How can you notice symptoms or signs of burning out?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/a9fbc09f-16c8-47fb-b5d2-790e58f1d2e9=============== 牛马 | niúmǎ | ox and horse (metaphor for hardworking employees/drudgery) 打工人 | dǎgōngrén | worker; laborer (often used self-deprecatingly) 职业倦怠 | zhíyè juàndài | professional burnout 油尽灯枯 | yóujìn dēngkū | the oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry (complete exhaustion) 榨干 | zhàgān | to squeeze dry; to drain (someone) of everything 贴切 | tiēqiè | apt; appropriate; fitting 比喻 | bǐyù | metaphor; analogy 疲倦 | píjuàn | tired; weary; fatigued 懈怠 | xièdài | slack; negligent; lethargic 松懈 | sōngxiè | to relax (one's efforts); to go slack 不理睬 | bù lǐcǎi | to ignore; to pay no attention to 麻木 | mámù | numb; insensitive; apathetic 使不上劲 | shǐ bú shàng jìn | to be unable to exert strength; feeling powerless 赛道 | sàidào | track (often used to mean career path or industry sector) 错觉 | cuòjué | illusion; false impression 障碍 | zhàng'ài | obstacle; barrier; disorder 肿瘤 | zhǒngliú | tumor 确诊 | quèzhěn | to make a definite diagnosis 爆发性 | bàofāxìng | explosive; bursting 沮丧 | jǔsàng | depressed; dispirited; frustrated 消退 | xiāotuì | to subside; to ebb away 闷闷不乐 | mènmèn bú lè | moody; depressed; melancholic 意识到 | yìshí dào | to realize; to become aware of 脚步沉重 | jiǎobù chénzhòng | heavy footsteps 无法抑制 | wúfǎ yìzhì | uncontrollable; unable to restrain 爆哭 | bàokū | to burst into tears; to cry uncontrollably 挫折 | cuòzhé | setback; frustration 生理上 | shēnglǐ shàng | physiologically 访谈 | fǎngtán | interview; talk (often professional) 一生要强 | yìshēng yàoqiáng | competitive/striving for excellence all one's life 断断续续 | duànduàn xùxù | off and on; intermittently 疗愈 | liáoyù | healing 假想 | jiǎxiǎng | imaginary; hypothetical; to imagine 督促 | dūcù | to urge; to supervise and urge 懒散 | lǎnsǎn | lazy; indolent; sluggish 脑雾 | nǎowù | brain fog 不承认 | bù chéngrèn | to refuse to admit; to deny 抚平 | fǔpíng | to smooth out; to soothe (emotions/problems) 荨麻疹 | qiánmázhěn | hives; urticaria 耳鸣 | ěrmíng | tinnitus; ringing in the ears 身心俱疲 | shēnxīn jù pí | exhausted in both mind and body 诱因 | yòuyīn | incentive; cause; trigger 投射 | tóushè | to project (feelings onto someone/something) 脆弱 | cuìruò | fragile; vulnerable 主观能动性 | zhǔguān néngdòngxìng | subjective initiative 讨好型人格 | tǎohǎo xíng réngé | people-pleasing personality 严于律己 | yán yú lǜ jǐ | to be strict with oneself 能者多劳 | néngzhě duōláo | the able should do more work 卯足了劲 | mǎo zú le jìn | to exert one's utmost effort; to put in all one's strength 劳逸结合 | láoyì jiéhé | to strike a balance between work and rest Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 106 | 又爱又恨的社交媒体 Love and hate for the social media 26.02.2026 29min

  Social media! Yes, we all hate it but love it. I chatted with Jane about our experience during the Christmas and new year vacation, and how we tried to "detox" from screentime.... 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/4d178843-c798-4322-957c-ebae8e455f3e =========== 瞎扯 | xiāchě | to talk nonsense; to chat aimlessly 身心放松 | shēnxīn fàngsōng | physical and mental relaxation 佛系 | fóxì | Buddhist-style; casual; indifferent; go with the flow 界限 | jièxiàn | boundary; line; limit 模糊 | móhú | vague; blurry; fuzzy 充斥 | chōngchì | to be full of; to be flooded with (often used negatively) 气氛 | qìfēn | atmosphere; ambiance 暖房派对 | nuǎnfáng pàiduì | housewarming party 素描 | sùmiáo | sketching; pencil drawing 水彩 | shuǐcǎi | watercolor 帆布 | fānbù | canvas 休养生息 | xiūyǎng shēngxī | to recuperate; to recover and multiply 养精蓄锐 | yǎngjīng xùruì | to preserve energy and build up strength 秋收冬藏 | qiūshōu dōngcáng | harvest in autumn and store in winter 成语 | chéngyǔ | idiom; set phrase 谷物 | gǔwù | cereal; grain 生理规律 | shēnglǐ guīlǜ | physiological laws; biological rhythm 精力充沛 | jīnglì chōngpèi | energetic; full of vitality 亢奋 | kàngfèn | excited; stimulated; hyper 区块链 | qūkuàiliàn | blockchain 去中心化 | qùzhōngxīnhuà | decentralization 金融 | jīnróng | finance 硬核 | yìnghé | hardcore 干货 | gānhuò | "dry goods"; solid, practical information or content 入门级 | rùmén jí | entry-level 论文 | lùnwén | thesis; paper; dissertation 科普 | kēpǔ | popular science 讽刺 | fěngcì | satire; irony; sarcasm 霸道总裁 | bàdào zǒngcái | overbearing CEO (a common trope in romance web novels) 桥段 | qiáoduàn | plot device; trope; segment (in movies/TV) 流行病学 | liúxíngbìng xué | epidemiology 烧脑 | shāonǎo | brain-burning; mentally taxing 固有印象 | gùyǒu yìnxiàng | stereotype; fixed impression 白噪音 | báizàoyīn | white noise 碎碎念 | suìsuìniàn | to nag; to mumble; repetitive chattering 群居动物 | qúnjū dòngwù | social animals; gregarious animals 罕见 | hǎnjiàn | rare; seldom seen 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 意念 | yìniàn | thought; idea; intention 车水马龙 | chēshuǐ mǎlóng | heavy traffic; bustling with vehicles 顺其自然 | shùnqí zìrán | let nature take its course 心流 | xīnliú | flow (psychological state) 自律 | zìlǜ | self-discipline 源头 | yuántóu | source; origin 萌芽 | méngyá | sprout; bud; embryonic stage 阻力 | zǔlì | resistance; obstruction 市场营销 | shìchǎng yíngxiāo | marketing 宜家效应 | yíjiā xiàoyìng | The IKEA Effect 丝滑 | sīhuá | silky smooth 点题 | diǎntí | to bring out the main theme; to hit the mark Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 105 | 搞笑或是惨痛的面试经历 Funny or upsetting interview stories 13.02.2026 30min

  Have you had any interesting job interview stories, be it funny, crazy or upsetting? Today I shared some of these experiences with Renfei in this episode... and also, happy Chinese New Year!!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/9685c0c7-8605-440d-8c2c-62ad99ce0d56==============节气 | jiéqì | solar terms标志 | biāozhì | to symbolize; to mark; sign; mark季节变换 | jìjié biànhuàn | seasonal changes农历 | nónglì | lunar calendar (traditional Chinese calendar)农业 | nóngyè | agriculture耕种 | gēngzhòng | to till; to farm; to cultivate参考 | cānkǎo | to refer to; reference依据 | yījù | basis; according to播种 | bōzhòng | to sow seeds; to plant预示 | yùshì | to foreshadow; to betoken; to predict产物 | chǎnwù | product; outcome; result进口 | jìnkǒu | to import农作物 | nóngzuòwù | crops出口 | chūkǒu | to export有机 | yǒujī | organic农药 | nóngyào | pesticide咨询公司 | zīxún gōngsī | consulting firm奇葩 | qípā | weird; eccentric; (slang) strange but funny谷物麦片 | gǔwù màipiàn | cereal出其不意 | chūqí bùyì | to take someone by surprise倾向 | qīngxiàng | tendency; inclination; to prefer考察 | kǎochá | to inspect; to observe and study; to test特质 | tèzhì | characteristic; trait剖析 | pōuxī | to analyze; to dissect框架 | kuàngjià | framework恐龙 | kǒnglóng | dinosaur驯养 | xùnyǎng | to domesticate; to tame操纵 | cāozòng | to manipulate; to operate; to control有条理 | yǒu tiáolǐ | organized; methodical创新 | chuàngxīn | innovation; to innovate不慌不忙 | bùhuāng bùmáng | leisurely; unhurried; calm可持续发展 | kěchíxù fāzhǎn | sustainable development职场路径 | zhíchǎng lùjìng | career path瘫痪 | tānhuàn | paralysis; (metaphor) to come to a standstill罢工 | bàgōng | strike; walkout高跟鞋 | gāogēnxié | high-heeled shoes忐忑 | tǎntè | nervous; uneasy; fidgety狂奔 | kuángbēn | to run like mad; to dash气喘吁吁 | qìchuǎn xūxū | out of breath; gasping远程连线 | yuǎnchéng liánxiàn | remote connection自言自语 | zìyán zìyǔ | to talk to oneself说辞 | shuōcí | excuse; (one's) version of a story; statement崩溃 | bēngkuì | to collapse; to crumble; to break down窃听 | qiètīng | to eavesdrop; to bug; to tap嫌疑 | xiányí | suspicion技术故障 | jìshù gùzhàng | technical glitch/fault社死 | shèsǐ | (slang) social death; extreme embarrassment境地 | jìngdì | circumstances; situation; plight基数 | jīshù | base number; cardinal number程序化 | chéngxù huà | procedural; stylized; routine标准化 | biāozhǔn huà | standardization意向 | yìxiàng | intention; purpose点到为止 | diǎn dào wéi zhǐ | to touch on something and stop; not to go too far单方面 | dān fāngmiàn | unilateral; one-sided表露 | biǎolù | to reveal; to show; to express (emotions)人力资源 | rénlì zīyuán | human resources (HR)冲突性 | chōngtū xìng | conflictual; confrontational加班 | jiābān | to work overtime反问 | fǎnwèn | to ask a question in reply; rhetorical question生活平衡 | shēnghuó pínghéng | life balance成就感 | chéngjiù gǎn | sense of achievement职责 | zhízé | responsibility; duty频率 | pínlǜ | frequency心态 | xīntài | mentality; state of mind; attitude疲惫 | píbèi | exhausted; worn out切入 | qiērù | to cut into; to approach (a problem)裁员 | cáiyuán | to lay off employees; downsizing投简历 | tóu jiǎnlì | to submit a resume转化率 | zhuǎnhuà lǜ | conversion rate一马平川 | yīmǎ píngchuān | a wide flat expanse; (idiom) smooth sailing马到成功 | mǎ dào chénggōng | to win instant success天马行空 | tiānmǎ xíngkōng | unconstrained; bold and imaginative Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 104 | 我还不够瘦不够美 I am not skinny or pretty enough! 30.01.2026 25min

  I chatted with Renfei today about "body anxiety" - from our own experience and our friends experience. I never liked my teeth, for example!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/1fdfd8c7-60c9-4b4f-b9e2-14441fb28d68 ============= 行程 | xíngchéng | itinerary; schedule; route 混乱 | hùnluàn | chaotic; in a mess; confused 打赏 | dǎshǎng | to give a tip; to reward with money 容貌焦虑 | róngmào jiāolǜ | appearance anxiety; looks-based anxiety 身材焦虑 | shēncái jiāolǜ | body image anxiety 线条 | xiàntiáo | lines (referring to muscle definition/contour) 审美 | shěnměi | aesthetic; appreciation of beauty 趋同 | qūtóng | to converge; becoming similar 健美 | jiànměi | fit and beautiful; bodybuilding 传统社会 | chuántǒng shèhuì | traditional society 块头 | kuàitóu | build; size (of a person’s body) 残忍 | cánrěn | cruel; brutal 生长激素 | shēngzhǎng jīsù | growth hormone 传递 | chuándì | to pass on; to transmit; to transfer 不健全 | bù jiánquán | incomplete; flawed; defective 缺陷 | quēxiàn | defect; flaw; shortcoming 沉迷 | chénmí | to be addicted to; to be obsessed with 人均 | rénjūn | per capita; average per person 表现 | biǎoxiàn | performance; manifestation 弱小 | ruòxiǎo | small and weak 杠铃 | gànglíng | barbell 自卑 | zìbēi | low self-esteem; feeling inferior 界定 | jièdìng | to define; to demarcate (a limit) 激励 | jīlì | to encourage; to motivate; incentive 内耗 | nèihào | internal friction; mental drain; self-exhaustion 负面情绪 | fùmiàn qíngxù | negative emotions 心理压力 | xīnlǐ yālì | psychological pressure 个人形象 | gèrén xíngxiàng | personal image 潜移默化 | qiányí mòhuà | imperceptibly influence; subtle influence 优势 | yōushì | advantage; edge; superiority 平心而论 | píngxīn érlùn | in all fairness; to be honest 存在感 | cúnzàigǎn | sense of presence 不可避免 | bùkě bìmiǎn | unavoidable; inevitable 催吐 | cuītù | self-induced vomiting; to purge 饮食失调 | yǐnshí shītiáo | eating disorder 暴饮暴食 | bàoyǐn bàoshí | binge eating; overeating 医美 | yīměi | medical cosmetology; cosmetic surgery 极端 | jíduān | extreme; radical 单眼皮 | dānyǎnpí | single eyelid 双眼皮 | shuāngyǎnpí | double eyelid 遗传 | yíchuán | heredity; to inherit (genetically) 感触 | gǎnchù | thoughts and feelings; emotional resonance 打趣 | dǎqù | to make fun of; to tease 心头大患 | xīntóu dàhuàn | a major trouble/worry on one's mind 和解 | héjiě | to reconcile; to make peace with (oneself) 水涨船高 | shuǐzhǎng chuángāo | all boats rise with the tide (standards rising) 实用性 | shíyòngxìng | practicality; utility 白皙 | báixī | fair-skinned; pale 围城 | wéichéng | besieged city (a book, referring to the paradox of wanting what others have) 启发 | qǐfā | inspiration; enlightenment; to inspire Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 103 | 辞职去当心理咨询师 Training to become a counsellor 16.01.2026 31min

  Today I interviewed a friend of mine from Oxford who quit her job in London and is training to become a counsellor ! We talked about the idea of "stop trying to control everything" and "gestalt psychology"... Read her blog "The Search Within" here! https://thesearchwithin.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-you-stop-trying 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/e75ed227-fee2-41f5-a11b-fb482602a46a =================== 里程碑 | lǐchéngbēi | milestone 重逢 | chóngféng | to meet again (after a long separation) 近况 | jìnkuàng | recent situation; current state 感悟 | gǎnwù | realization; insight; to come to understand 新鲜出炉 | xīnxian chūlú | fresh out of the oven (fig. newly released) 凑巧 | còuqiǎo | coincidentally; by chance 有感于 | yǒugǎnyú | inspired by; moved by (a certain event or feeling) 实验之年 | shíyàn zhī nián | year of experimentation 运河 | yùnhé | canal 船只 | chuánzhī | boat; vessel 停靠 | tíngkào | to stop (and anchor); to dock 设想 | shèxiǎng | to imagine; to conceive; an assumption 切磋 | qiēcuō | to learn from each other by trading ideas; to exchange views 词不达意 | cí bù dá yì | the words fail to express the idea; inarticulate 切中要害 | qiè zhòng yàohài | to hit the nail on the head; to get to the crux of the matter 绽放 | zhànfàng | to burst forth; to bloom 实验性 | shíyànxìng | experimental 反思 | fǎnsī | to reflect; introspection 调理 | tiáolǐ | to nurse one's health; to look after oneself (or to arrange) 惶恐 | huángkǒng | terrified; panic-stricken 维度 | wéidù | dimension 随心所欲 | suíxīn suǒ yù | to follow one's inclinations; to do as one pleases 矛盾体 | máodùntǐ | contradiction (referring to a person) 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 后果 | hòuguǒ | consequence 完美主义者 | wánměi zhǔyìzhě | perfectionist 好奇心 | hàoqíxīn | curiosity 放开手脚 | fàngkāi shǒujiǎo | to let oneself go; to act without restraint 沉浮 | chénfú | to sink and float (fig. to rise and fall in life) 臣服 | chénfú | to submit to; to surrender 抵抗 | dǐkàng | to resist; resistance 投降 | tóuxiáng | to surrender; to yield 破罐子破摔 | pò guànzi pò shuāi | to smash a cracked pot (fig. to give up on oneself entirely) 消极 | xiāojí | passive; negative 平和 | píhé | peaceful; tranquil; gentle 道家 | dàojiā | Taoist school (of thought) 无为 | wúwéi | non-action (Taoist concept) 自律 | zìlǜ | self-discipline 钻牛角尖 | zuān niújiǎojiān | to split hairs; to get into a dead end (lit. push a cow's horn) 患得患失 | huàndé huànshī | worried about personal gains and losses 内耗 | nèihào | internal consumption (fig. internal friction or mental wear and tear) 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxiety; anxious 不确定性 | bù quèdìngxìng | uncertainty 神分析法 | shén fēnxī fǎ | psychoanalysis 崇高 | chónggāo | lofty; sublime; high 自尊 | zìzūn | self-esteem 膨胀 | péngzhàng | to swell; to expand (fig. arrogance) 动物性 | dòngwùxìng | animal nature 结构 | jiégòu | structure; composition 虚妄 | xūwàng | illusion; delusion; emptiness 空虚 | kōngxū | empty; void; hollow (in heart) 虚无缥缈 | xūwú piāomiǎo | vague; ethereal; illusory 妄想 | wàngxiǎng | delusion; vain hope 佛学 | fóxué | Buddhism; Buddhist doctrine 抽象 | chōuxiàng | abstract 疗愈 | liáoyù | healing; to heal 噪音 | zàoyīn | noise 抵触 | dǐchù | to conflict with; to contradict 本质 | běnzhì | essence; nature; inherent quality Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 102 | 成长在东亚家庭 Growing up in an "East Asian family" 02.01.2026 30min

  Happyyyyyy new year! The first episode of 2026! I chatted with my friend Sophy about growing up in East Asian families , the pressure from parents to follow a traditional path, and how we both "rebelled". We reflected on the shift in our parent-child relationships and the generational differences in expectations and communication. 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/0f75d6f3-2bd3-4b8a-a3f2-470adf6c6418 ==================== 播音 | bōyīn | broadcasting; to announce 译制腔 | yìzhì qiāng | dubbed accent; exaggerated style of voice acting 口头禅 | kǒutóuchán | catchphrase; pet phrase 文本 | wénběn | text; written expression 口语 | kǒuyǔ | spoken language; colloquial 按部就班 | ànbùjiùbān | following the prescribed order; step-by-step 理所应当 | lǐsuǒyīngdāng | as a matter of course; right and proper 催生 | cuīshēng | to urge or rush someone to have a baby 剥离 | bōlí | to strip off; to detach; to separate 汲取 | jíqǔ | to draw; to absorb; to derive (knowledge, etc.) 负担得起 | fùdān de qǐ | can afford 颠倒 | diāndǎo | to turn upside down; inverted 研究生 | yánjiūshēng | graduate student (master's or doctoral) 延雪平 | Yánxuěpíng | Jönköping (city in Sweden) 国际市场营销 | guójì shìchǎng yíngxiāo | international marketing 岔开 | chàkāi | to stray from (the topic); to diverge 诗意 | shīyì | poetic quality; picturesque 意境 | yìjìng | artistic conception; mood 齐备 | qíbèi | complete; well-equipped 低配版 | dīpèibǎn | low-configuration version (of a product) 触屏 | chùpíng | touchscreen 积蓄 | jīxù | savings; to save up 北方人 | běifāngrén | Northerner (in China) 铺路 | pūlù | to pave the road (fig. to create opportunities) 助力 | zhùlì | to help; to support 淘气 | táoqì | naughty; mischievous 压抑 | yāyì | constrained; repressed; feeling frustrated 冻僵 | dòngjiāng | frozen stiff 僵尸 | jiāngshī | zombie; "hopping" vampire (Chinese folklore) 僵持 | jiāngchí | to be at a stalemate; in a deadlock 化解 | huàjiě | to resolve; to dissolve (a conflict) 疲惫 | píbèi | exhausted; weary 调解 | tiáojiě | to mediate; to reconcile 物理距离 | wùlǐ jùlí | physical distance 倾注 | qīngzhù | to pour into; to concentrate (effort, emotion) 执念 | zhíniàn | obsessive focus; persistent attachment 无法释怀 | wúfǎ shìhuái | unable to let go of (emotion, grievance) 负累 | fùlèi | burden; encumbrance 前因后果 | qiányīn hòuguǒ | cause and effect; the whole story 负责任 | fùzérèn | responsible 正面反馈 | zhèngmiàn fǎnkuì | positive feedback 同理心 | tónglǐxīn | empathy 包容 | bāoróng | tolerant; broad-minded 苛刻 | kēkè | harsh; severe; demanding 刻薄 | kèbó | mean; unkind; harsh (words) 初创公司 | chūchuàng gōngsī | startup company 运营官 | yùnyíng guān | operations officer (COO) 亲子关系 | qīnzǐ guānxì | parent-child relationship 社会保障体系 | shèhuì bǎozhàng tǐxì | social security system 养儿防老 | yǎng'ér fánglǎo | raising children to provide for old age 媳妇熬成婆 | xífù áo chéng pó | a daughter-in-law eventually becomes a mother-in-law (suggests suffering hardship leads to authority) 模范 | mófàn | model; example 资讯 | zīxùn | information 紧迫 | jǐnpò | urgent; pressing 变量 | biànliàng | variable 焦虑不安 | jiāolǜ bù'ān | anxious and uneasy 阶段性 | jiēduànxìng | phased; staged 摩擦 | mócā | friction (fig. conflict) 涵养 | hányǎng | self-restraint; good manners; cultivation 韧性 | rènxìng | resilience; tenacity 冲突 | chōngtū | conflict 延后 | yánhòu | to postpone; to defer 翅膀硬了 | chìbǎng yìng le | wings have hardened (fig. grown up; independent) 代价 | dàijià | price; cost Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 101 | 搬家的断舍离 Moving and letting go 19.12.2025 23min

  I just moved into a new house!! So I talked with Renfei about "mysig" Sweden winters, and how we navigated the confusing world of renting houses in Sweden. Also, packing, unpacking, and letting go stuff is so hard! 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/bf0ba057-6b4f-41a1-a160-fa1a1f05ee12 ========================================== 压抑 | yāyì | depressed; oppressed; restraining (emotions) 执念 | zhíniàn | obsessive focus; persistent attachment (to an idea) 慰藉 | wèijiè | to console; to comfort; consolation 偏远 | piānyuǎn | remote; far away 植物园 | zhíwùyuán | botanical garden 购物中心 | gòuwù zhōngxīn | shopping center; mall 阳台 | yángtái | balcony 涌进 | yǒngjìn | to pour into; to stream into 宠物 | chǒngwù | pet 推着 | tuīzhe | to push (a stroller, cart, etc.) 浓厚 | nónghòu | dense; strong (atmosphere, feeling); rich (color) 合约 | héyuē | contract; agreement 特殊 | tèshū | special; particular; unusual 一手 | yīshǒu | first-hand (rental from the original owner/company) 二手 | èrshǒu | second-hand (sublet) 转租 | zhuǎnzū | to sublease; to rent out (a leased property) 续签 | xùqiān | to renew (a contract) 复杂 | fùzá | complicated; complex 隐约 | yǐnyuē | faint; vague; indistinct 失去 | shīqù | to lose (something) 资格 | zīgé | qualifications; eligibility 牟利 | móulì | to seek profit; to gain profit 投资 | tóuzī | to invest; investment 相比 | xiāngbǐ | compared to; in comparison 地下室 | dìxiàshì | basement 客房 | kèfáng | guest room 联排别墅 | liánpái biéshù | townhouse (terraced house) 独立 | dúlì | independent; standing alone 绰绰有余 | chuòchuòyǒuyú | more than enough; ample 隔音 | géyīn | sound insulation; soundproofing 打理 | dǎlǐ | to take care of; to manage 隐私性 | yǐnsīxìng | privacy 抱怨 | bàoyuàn | to complain 紧密团结 | jǐnmì tuánjié | closely united; tightly knit 留一个好印象 | liú yīgè hǎo yìnxiàng | to leave a good impression 潦草 | lǎocǎo | (writing) messy; careless; hurried 拉近距离 | lājìn jùlí | to narrow the gap; to become closer 仪式感 | yíshìgǎn | sense of ceremony 痛苦 | tòngkǔ | painful; suffering 意想不到 | yìxiǎng bùdào | unexpected; unforeseen 卫生检查 | wèishēng jiǎnchá | health inspection; hygiene check 打扫 | dǎsǎo | to clean; to sweep 清洁公司 | qīngjié gōngsī | cleaning company 一劳永逸 | yī láo yǒng yì | to gain lasting peace through one effort 担惊受怕 | dānjīng shòupà | to be terrified; in a state of anxiety 罚款 | fákuǎn | (impose a) fine; penalty 规则 | guīzé | regular; standardized; rule 资深 | zīshēn | senior; experienced 空隙 | kòngxì | gap; space; crack 崩溃 | bēngkuì | to collapse; to break down (emotionally) 断舍离 | duànshělí | minimalism; decluttering (lit. cut off, give up, separate) 跨国 | kuàguó | transnational; international 清仓甩卖 | qīngcāng shuǎimài | clearance sale 倾向于 | qīngxiàng yú | to be inclined to; to prefer 接受度 | jiēshòudù | acceptance level; degree of acceptance 相符 | xiāngfú | to match; to correspond 复古 | fùgǔ | retro; vintage 纯羊毛 | chúnyángmáo | pure wool 锅碗瓢盆 | guō wǎn piáo pén | pots and pans; cooking utensils 工作效率 | gōngzuò xiàolǜ | work efficiency 多巴胺 | duōbā'àn | dopamine Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 100 | 回答你们的问题啦! Answering all your questions 05.12.2025 35min

  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 | to answer every question asked (ask me anything) 自言自语 | zìyán zì yǔ | to talk to oneself; to think aloud 口误 | kǒuwù | slip of the tongue; lapsus linguae 结结巴巴 | jiējiē bābā | to stammer; to stutter 爱情语言 | àiqíng yǔyán | love language 肢体接触 | zhītǐ jiēchù | physical touch 无所事事 | wú suǒ shì shì | to have nothing to do; to be idle 甜言蜜语 | tiányán mì yǔ | sweet talk; honeyed words 细分 | xìfēn | to subdivide; to segment 增进彼此 | zēngjìn bǐcǐ | to enhance/promote mutual understanding 心坎上 | xīnkǎn shang | deep in one's heart; to one's liking 归根结底 | guīgēn jiédǐ | in the final analysis; fundamentally 孤单 | gūdān | lonely; lonesome 生理期 | shēnglǐqī | menstrual period 荷尔蒙 | hé'ěrméng | hormone 情绪的波动 | qíngxù de bōdòng | emotional fluctuation 暴躁 | bàozào | irritable; grumpy; violent 月经 | yuèjīng | menstruation; period 大姨妈 | dàyímā | big aunt (slang for menstrual period) 坦然接受 | tǎnrán jiēshòu | to accept with composure/peace of mind 忠实听众 | zhōngshí tīngzhòng | loyal listener 坚持下去 | jiānchí xiàqù | to persist; to stick with it 半途而废 | bàntú ér fèi | to give up halfway; to leave unfinished 来源 | láiyuán | source; origin 启发 | qǐfā | to enlighten; inspiration 口音 | kǒuyīn | accent 风味 | fēngwèi | flavor; distinctive style 撒娇 | sājiāo | to act spoiled; to act cute/coy 软糯 | ruǎn nuò | soft and glutinous (used figuratively for voice/sound) 儿化音 | érhuàyīn | erhua sound; 'r' suffixation (in Mandarin) 掌握 | zhǎngwò | to grasp; to master; to control 书面的 | shūmiàn de | literary; written (as opposed to spoken) 难度适当 | nándù shìdàng | appropriate level of difficulty 捐赠 | juānzèng | to donate 迈入 | màirù | to stride into; to step into 忐忑 | tǎntè | uneasy; apprehensive; anxious 心灵鸡汤 | xīnlíng jītāng | soul chicken soup; inspirational stories/quotes 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 虚无缥缈 | xūwú piāomiǎo | illusory; ethereal; vague 形而上 | xíng'érshàng | metaphysical; abstract 反义词 | fǎnyìcí | antonym 侧重于 | cèzhòng yú | to focus on; to lay particular stress on 社区建设 | shèqū jiànshè | community building 扎根 | zhāgēn | to take root; to settle down 优渥 | yōuwò | generous; favorable (conditions) 安居乐业 | ānjū lèyè | live in peace and work happily (idiom) 容错率 | róngcuòlǜ | fault tolerance rate; margin for error 沉浸 | chénjìn | to immerse; to be steeped in 随遇而安 | suí yù ér ān | to be content with one's lot; to take things as they come (idiom) 永久居留 | yǒngjiǔ jūliú | permanent residency 功臣 | gōngchén | a person who has made outstanding contributions 语言伙伴 | yǔyán huǒbàn | language partner Powered by Firstory Hosting
• 第100期节目 - 有问必答 Ask Me Anything! 26.11.2025 1min

  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! :) ==== 各位听众朋友们，大家好！ 我们马上就要迎来第100期节目啦 (我知道中间的集数有点乱七八糟哈哈，不过还是值得好好庆祝一下！) 所以我想做一期 “有问必答” 的节目。如果你对我想提什么问题，无论是关于我的生活、中国文化、语言学习，还是宇宙起源... 都可以在这期节目的评论区里留言提问！ 我会在下周录一期节目来专门回答大家的问题！ 超级期待！ :D Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 99 | 来一起提高工作积极性吧！ Let's talk about productivity! 14.11.2025 31min

  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 podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/259f839f-3646-4c41-80bb-3b0e3b2a7cf6 ==== 丧心病狂 sàng xīn bìng kuáng utterly ruthless; insanely bold (often joking to mean “wildly ambitious / outrageous in a funny way”) 要面子 yào miànzi to care about saving face; to care about pride/reputation 动机 dòngjī motivation; driving reason 忐忑 tǎntè anxious; uneasy and nervous 丢脸 diūliǎn to lose face; to be embarrassed 框架 kuàngjià framework; structure 模板 múbǎn template; model pattern 衡量标准 héngliáng biāozhǔn evaluation standard; criteria for judgment 体面的 tǐmiàn de respectable; decent; dignified 自我实现 zìwǒ shíxiàn self-actualization; fulfilling one’s potential (Maslow’s highest need) 归属感 guīshǔgǎn sense of belonging 安全感 ānquángǎn sense of security/safety 牌照 páizhào license; certification required to practice a regulated profession 拖沓 / 磨叽 tuōtà / mōji to procrastinate; to be slow, dilly-dally (磨叽 is very colloquial / Northern) 磨磨唧唧 mó mo jī jī to dawdle; to drag one’s feet and put things off 一跺脚 yī duò jiǎo (to do something) after finally making up one’s mind; “screw it, I’ll just do it” 花钱让我心痛 huā qián ràng wǒ xīntòng spending money hurts me emotionally (used as motivation not to waste effort) 截止日期 jiézhǐ rìqī deadline 期限 qīxiàn time limit; period; deadline window 效率 xiàolǜ efficiency; productivity 生产力 shēngchǎnlì productivity; output capacity 高效 gāoxiào highly efficient; effective 集中的学习 jízhōng de xuéxí focused / intensive study 要强 yàoqiáng determined to excel; unwilling to be seen as weak 好面子 hào miànzi to care a lot about saving face / reputation 体会 tǐhuì to personally feel/experience and understand (often emotionally or insightfully) 洞见 dòngjiàn insight; deep understanding 本质 běnzhì essence; fundamental nature 深挖 shēn wā to dig deep; to probe in depth 本能的反应 běnnéng de fǎnyìng instinctive reaction 心流体验 xīnliú tǐyàn flow state; feeling of total immersion and focus 惰性 duòxìng laziness; inertia; tendency not to act unless pushed 定制化 dìngzhì huà customized; tailored 监督 jiāndū to supervise; to keep accountable 开小差 kāi xiǎo chāi to zone out; to get distracted; to daydream in class 走神 zǒu shén to lose focus; to let one’s mind wander 沉浸式 chénjìn shì immersive (teaching/learning fully in the target language/environment) 母语教学 mǔyǔ jiàoxué instruction conducted in the target/native language only (no translation) 实证基础 shízhèng jīchǔ evidence base; empirical foundation 循序渐进 xúnxù jiànjìn to proceed step by step; gradual and orderly progress 逐步提升 zhúbù tíshēng to improve gradually, step by step 自信 zìxìn self-confidence 自我了解 zìwǒ liǎojiě self-understanding; awareness of oneself 高标准 gāo biāozhǔn high standards; demanding expectations 衡量自己 héngliáng zìjǐ to assess oneself; to measure one’s own performance 挑战自己 tiǎozhàn zìjǐ to challenge oneself 证明自己 zhèngmíng zìjǐ to prove oneself 要命的（压力） yàomìng de (yālì) extreme; killing; “this pressure is killing me” 丢脸的压力 diūliǎn de yālì the pressure / fear of embarrassment 权威 quánwēi authority; authoritative figure/expert 条条框框 tiáo tiáo kuàng kuàng rigid rules; fixed constraints; inflexible requirements 坚持 jiānchí to persist; to stick to something 自我驱动 zìwǒ qūdòng self-driven; internally motivated 动机来源 dòngjī láiyuán source of motivation; where motivation comes from 体面的收入 tǐmiàn de shōurù respectable income; decent earnings 归属 guīshǔ to belong to; affiliation / sense of belonging 自我实现的需求 zìwǒ shíxiàn de xūqiú the need for self-actualization (Maslow’s top level) 心痛难忍 xīntòng nánrěn so painful it’s hard to bear (emotionally painful, e.g. wasting exam fee) 忐忑不安 tǎntè bù’ān to feel nervous and unsettled; on edge Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Bedtime Story #4 | 三毛《荒山之夜 2 》 07.11.2025 31min

  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 liàng | night falls / daybreak 气温下降 | qì wēn xià jiàng | drop in temperature 暮色 | mù sè | dusk; twilight 模糊 | mó hú | blurred; fuzzy 脑筋疯狂的挣扎 | nǎo jīn fēng kuáng de zhēng zhá | (one’s) mind frantically struggles — struggle (挣扎 zhēngzhá) 车灯 | chē dēng | car headlights 喇叭 | lǎ ba | horn 吉普车 | jí pǔ chē | jeep / desert pickup 沙哈拉威（人） | Shā hā lā wēi (rén) | Sahrawi (people from Western Sahara) 戒心 | jiè xīn | wariness; suspicion 缠头巾 | chán tóu jīn | to wind / tie a headscarf 大粗麻绳 | dà cū má shéng | thick hemp rope 拒人千里之外 | jù rén qiān lǐ zhī wài | keep people far away / totally unwelcoming 勉强 | miǎn qiǎng | force (someone); barely / reluctant 疯子 | fēng zi | madman; lunatic 抱住 | bào zhù | to hold tightly 扳住 | bān zhù | to wrench / grab and hold 空档 | kòng dàng | brief gap / interval (a free moment) 致命 | zhì mìng | fatal; deadly 没命的狂奔 | méi mìng de kuáng bēn | to run desperately (risking one’s life) 窒息 | zhì xī | to suffocate 弹簧刀 | tán huáng dāo | spring knife / folding switchblade 紧急转弯 | jǐn jí zhuǎn wān | emergency turn 阴影 | yīn yǐng | shadow 冷汗 | lěng hàn | cold sweat 呕吐 | ǒu tù | to vomit 千斤顶 | qiān jīn dǐng | car jack 螺丝钉 | luó sī dīng | screw 轮胎 / 备胎 | lún tāi / bèi tāi | tire / spare tire 老虎钳 | lǎo hǔ qián | pliers 灌下（酒） | guàn xià (jiǔ) | pour down (liquid) — give to drink 结结巴巴 | jiē jie bā bā | to stammer; speak haltingly Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 98 | 财务自由的那一天 The day when we are financially independent 31.10.2025 37min

  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 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/f1fdcb46-ea7a-4c87-af4b-7c6be373930c =============== 褥羊毛 rù yángmáo to take advantage of discounts or freebies; “milk the system” 撸羊毛 lū yángmáo to gain small benefits or exploit deals (internet slang) 蹭吃蹭喝 cèng chī cèng hē to freeload meals and drinks; mooch off others 循规蹈矩 xúnguī dǎojǔ to follow conventions; act according to rules 提前退休 tíqián tuìxiū to retire early 财务自由 cáiwù zìyóu financial independence 被动收入 bèidòng shōurù passive income 主动收入 zhǔdòng shōurù active income 签证 qiānzhèng visa 保加利亚 Bǎojiālìyà Bulgaria 索菲亚 Suǒfēiyà Sofia (capital of Bulgaria) 创业 chuàngyè to start a business; entrepreneurship 第一桶金 dì yī tǒng jīn the first pot of gold; one’s first big profit 钱生钱 qián shēng qián money makes more money 辞职 cízhí to resign 环游世界 huányóu shìjiè to travel around the world 签约 qiānyuē to sign a contract 京剧 jīngjù Peking opera (here used as a pun for “golden saying”) 资本主义 zīběn zhǔyì capitalism 生产力 shēngchǎnlì productivity 朝九晚五 zhāo jiǔ wǎn wǔ nine-to-five (typical working hours) 粗茶淡饭 cū chá dàn fàn simple food and drink; frugal lifestyle 保费 bǎofèi insurance premium 冻卵 dòng luǎn egg freezing 缘分 yuánfèn fate or destiny in relationships 领养 lǐngyǎng to adopt (a child or pet) 兜底 dōudǐ to provide a safety net; to guarantee 安全网 ānquánwǎng safety net 郊区 jiāoqū suburb 公立学校 gōnglì xuéxiào public school 私立学校 sīlì xuéxiào private school 耳濡目染 ěr rú mù rǎn to be subtly influenced by what one constantly hears and sees 栋梁之材 dòngliáng zhī cái pillar of society; person of great talent 顶天立地 dǐngtiān lìdì upright and independent; stand tall and proud 修身养性 xiūshēn yǎngxìng to cultivate one’s mind and character 琴棋书画 qín qí shū huà the four traditional arts: zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting 志愿者 zhìyuànzhě volunteer 修炼 xiūliàn to cultivate oneself spiritually; practice 正能量 zhèng néngliàng positive energy 焦虑 jiāolǜ anxiety 闯出一番事业 chuǎng chū yī fān shìyè to make a successful career; build an enterprise 功德圆满 gōngdé yuánmǎn to have achieved perfect merit; task completed successfully 影响力 yǐngxiǎnglì influence 特权 tèquán privilege 风凉话 fēngliáng huà irresponsible or detached comments; sarcastic remarks 脱离现实 tuōlí xiànshí to be detached from reality 资源 zīyuán resources Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Bedtime Story #3 | 三毛《荒山之夜 1 》 24.10.2025 22min

  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 装备 | zhuāng bèi | equipment; gear 自言自语 | zì yán zì yǔ | to talk to oneself 潜伏性 | qián fú xìng | latent; hidden (quality or tendency) 恋车情结 | liàn chē qíng jié | “car obsession”; attachment to cars 不妥 | bù tuǒ | inappropriate; not suitable 一望无际 | yī wàng wú jì | boundless; as far as the eye can see 哨兵 | shào bīng | sentry; guard 嬉皮 | xī pí | hippie 刺眼 | cì yǎn | dazzling; glaring; harsh to the eyes 海市蜃楼 | hǎi shì shèn lóu | mirage 死寂 | sǐ jì | deathly silence 狰狞 | zhēng níng | ferocious; grim 凶恶 | xiōng è | vicious; fierce 躯体 | qū tǐ | body; physical form 扰乱 | rǎo luàn | to disturb; to disrupt 抵偿 | dǐ cháng | to compensate; to make amends 迷宫山 | mí gōng shān | “Maze Hill”; name given by Sanmao to a sand dune area 弧形 | hú xíng | arc-shaped; curved 半圆 | bàn yuán | semicircle 方圆 | fāng yuán | area; region; surrounding distance 不对劲 | bù duì jìn | something feels off; not quite right 顽固 | wán gù | stubborn; obstinate 安全感 | ān quán gǎn | sense of security 陌生 | mò shēng | unfamiliar; strange 沼泽 | zhǎo zé | swamp; marsh 冒泡泡 | mào pào pào | to bubble up 煞车 | shā chē | to brake; apply the brakes 踉跄 | liàng qiàng | to stagger; to stumble 张口结舌 | zhāng kǒu jié shé | dumbfounded; speechless 千真万确 | qiān zhēn wàn què | absolutely true; beyond doubt 泥沼 | ní zhǎo | quagmire; bog; swamp 呆呆地 | dāi dāi de | blankly; in a daze 疯狂 | fēng kuáng | crazy; frantic 单薄 | dān bó | thin; flimsy (clothing); not warm enough Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 97 | 朋友以上 恋人未满 More Than Friends, Not Yet Lovers 17.10.2025 27min

  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 English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/05553ec3-c091-4d88-b516-e56658b9c03a =========== 久经沙场 jiǔ jīng shā chǎng battle-hardened 空窗期 kōng chuāng qī period of being single 患得患失 huàn dé huàn shī overanxious about gains/losses 飞蛾扑火 fēi é pū huǒ moths flying into fire (self-destructive love) 放手一搏 fàng shǒu yī bó take a chance, risk it all 青春疼痛文学 qīng chūn téng tòng wén xué “youth pain” literature 暧昧 ài mèi ambiguous/flirtatious 心动 xīn dòng heart flutter, infatuation 恋人未满 liàn rén wèi mǎn more than friends, not yet lovers 感情顾问 gǎn qíng gù wèn relationship advisor 恋爱导师 liàn ài dǎo shī love coach 犯花痴 fàn huā chī be infatuated, starry-eyed 玩弄感情 wán nòng gǎn qíng toy with feelings 忽冷忽热 hū lěng hū rè hot and cold (inconsistent) 忽远忽近 hū yuǎn hū jìn sometimes close, sometimes distant 感情操纵 gǎn qíng cāo zòng emotional manipulation 依恋对象 yī liàn duì xiàng attachment figure 深度交流 shēn dù jiāo liú deep talk 浪漫话语 làng màn huà yǔ romantic words 情感流动 qíng gǎn liú dòng emotional flow 羁绊 jī bàn emotional bond/tie 承诺 chéng nuò commitment, promise 牵手 qiān shǒu hold hands 捅破窗户纸 tǒng pò chuāng hù zhǐ expose hidden feelings 受尽委屈 shòu jìn wěi qū suffer all the grievances 小秘诀 xiǎo mì jué little secret/tip 把话说清楚 bǎ huà shuō qīng chǔ make things clear 标准模板 biāo zhǔn mó bǎn standard template 关键成功因素 guān jiàn chéng gōng yīn sù key success factors 影射 yǐng shè insinuation, hint 意图 yì tú intention 调情 tiáo qíng flirt 情绪波动 qíng xù bō dòng mood swings 真情实感 zhēn qíng shí gǎn genuine feelings 深思熟虑 shēn sī shú lǜ careful consideration 把命运掌握在自己手中 bǎ mìng yùn zhǎng wò zài zì jǐ shǒu zhōng take destiny into your own hands 爱过就好 ài guò jiù hǎo it’s enough to have loved 遗憾 yí hàn regret 惋惜 wǎn xī pity, lament 冒险精神 mào xiǎn jīng shén adventurous spirit Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Bedtime Story #2 | 三毛《结婚记 2 》 10.10.2025 18min

  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 tongue in admiration 知音 | zhī yīn | soulmate; someone who truly understands you 田园风味 | tián yuán fēng wèi | rustic / pastoral style or charm 渺小的身影 | miǎo xiǎo de shēn yǐng | tiny figure; small silhouette 寂寥 | jì liáo | lonely; desolate 呼啸 | hū xiào | to whistle or howl (as wind); to rush by noisily 看热闹 | kàn rè nao | to watch the fun; to be a bystander 吃瓜 | chī guā | to watch gossip or drama unfold (internet slang: “spectator”) 装模作样 | zhuāng mú zuò yàng | to put on an act; to pretend 生平 | shēng píng | in one’s whole life; all one’s life 木偶 | mù ǒu | puppet 被人摆布 | bèi rén bǎi bù | to be manipulated / controlled by others 废话 | fèi huà | nonsense; needless words 滑天下之大稽 | huá tiān xià zhī dà jī | the most ridiculous thing under heaven 闷笑 | mèn xiào | to chuckle secretly; to laugh to oneself 公证结婚 | gōng zhèng jié hūn | to have a marriage notarized / registered officially 拘束 | jū shù | constrained; reserved; inhibited 活泼 | huó pō | lively; energetic 握手 | wò shǒu | to shake hands 戒指 | jiè zhǐ | ring (especially wedding ring) 户口名簿 | hù kǒu míng bù | household registration book 像样的 | xiàng yàng de | decent; presentable 请客 | qǐng kè | to invite someone (to dinner, event); to treat someone 预算 | yù suàn | budget 情愿 | qíng yuàn | to be willing; to prefer 不主张 | bù zhǔ zhāng | not to advocate / not to favor 感动 | gǎn dòng | to be moved; touched emotionally 可贵 | kě guì | precious; valuable; admirable 礼服 | lǐ fú | formal wear; ceremonial dress 白纱 | bái shā | white gauze (bridal veil) 童心大发 | tóng xīn dà fā | to be full of childlike joy; childish enthusiasm 娃娃 | wá wa | doll 拔起来 | bá qǐ lái | to pull up / lift up 补戴戒指 | bǔ dài jiè zhǐ | to put on (the) ring later; to make up for forgotten ring exchange Powered by Firstory Hosting
• Episode 96 | 一朝被蛇咬 十年怕井绳 Once bitten, twice shy 03.10.2025 31min

  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 characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/52c41fdf-18a9-4bbc-a9dc-2e517489feb8 ====== 短期课程 | duǎnqī kèchéng | short-term course 倒时差 | dǎoshíchā | to adjust to a time difference; to overcome jet lag 公路旅行 | gōnglù lǚxíng | road trip 被砸 | bèi zá | smashed; broken into 治安 | zhì'ān | public security; law and order 大意 | dàyì | careless; oversight; main idea 洛杉矶 | Luòshānjī | Los Angeles 随身行李 | suíshēnxíngLǐ | carry-on luggage; personal belongings 放松警惕 | fàngsōng jǐngtì | to lower one's guard; to relax vigilance 金门大桥 | jīnméndàqiáo | Golden Gate Bridge 打卡 | dǎkǎ | check in; punch in; clock in 碎玻璃 | suìbōlí | broken glass; shattered glass 双肩包 | shuāngjiānbāo | backpack; rucksack 信用卡 | xìnyòngkǎ | credit card 随身携带 | suíshēnxiédài | carry with oneself; portable; carry-on 后备箱 | hòubèixiāng | trunk; boot (of a car) 全额保险 | quáné bǎoxiǎn | full insurance; full coverage insurance 拉斯维加斯 | undefined | undefined 草丛里 | undefined | undefined 夹克 | jiākè | jacket 抢劫 | qiǎngjié | robbery; to rob 迷信 | míxìn | superstition; superstitious 心理阴影 | xīnlǐ yīnyǐng | psychological shadow; trauma; mental scar 一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳 | yìcháo bèi shé yǎo, shíniánpàjǐngshéng | Once bitten, twice shy 谚语 | yànyǔ | proverb; saying; adage 长一个心眼 | cháng yígèxīnyǎn | become more cautious; become more vigilant; be more careful 教训 | jiàoxun | lesson; moral; teach a lesson 秘鲁 | Bìlǔ | Peru 惨痛经历 | cǎntòng jīnglì | painful experience; bitter experience 转机 | zhuǎnjī | transfer; transit; change planes 签证 | qiānzhèng | visa 枢纽 | shūniǔ | hub; pivot; key position 五星级酒店 | wǔxīngjí jiǔdiàn | five-star hotel 颠簸 | diānbǒ | bump; jolt; shake 强的气流 | qiáng de qìliú | strong airflow; strong turbulence 稳稳降落 | wěnwěn jiàngluò | steady landing; smooth landing 一回生二回熟 | yìhuíshēng èrhuíshú | strange at first but easy the second time; practice makes perfect 偏离 | piānlí | deviate; stray; depart 身外之物 | shēnwàizhīwù | external possessions; worldly possessions 吃一堑长一智 | chīyíqiànchángyízhì | learn from one's mistakes; gain wisdom from a setback Powered by Firstory Hosting