秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk - Immersion for Intermediates

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• #58 China’s cultural export is changing minds 文化输出和中国形象| Chinese Comprehensible Input 24.05.2026 20min

  Let’s talk about how cultural export has changed people’s impressions of China, and why Japan’s cultural export has been so successful.I also share how these changes have affected my life in Europe.00:19 What is cultural export?04:08 Let’s talk about Chinatown06:33 Milk tea culture08:38 Labubu and Pop Mart09:49 Li Ziqi11:13 YouTubers12:37 Japanese cultural export15:46 How cultural export has affected me17:38 Countries with successful cultural export聊聊文化输出如何改变了别人对中国的印象，以及日本的文化输出为什么成功。这些变化对我在欧洲生活的影响。00:19 什么是文化输出？04:08 聊聊唐人街06:33 奶茶文化08:38 Labubu和泡泡马特09:49 李子柒11:13 YouTube博主12:37 日本文化输出15:46 文化输出对我的影响17:38 成功的文化输出国家-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/DdXydrlp_IcAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #57 Want to live longer? Go hiking! 想活得更长久？去徒步吧！ | Chinese Comprehensible Input 10.05.2026 18min

  In this episode, I talk about my experience hiking in Italy for over a week, and also explore the differences between hiking in China and Europe.Why did hiking make time feel slower, almost like it “extended my life”?If you’re thinking about starting hiking, I’ll also share some simple and practical tips.00:37 Hiking in Italy in April01:52 Differences between hiking in China and Europe04:17 Why it’s harder to start hiking in Europe06:53 How beginners can start hiking09:31 Accommodation tips and gear for beginners13:52 Why I love hiking: making time slow down聊聊我在意大利徒步一个多星期的经历，也聊聊在中国和欧洲徒步有什么不同。为什么徒步让我觉得时间变慢，像是“延长了生命”？如果你也想开始徒步，这期也会分享一些简单实用的建议。00:37 四月意大利徒步经历01:52 中国和欧洲徒步方式的不同04:17 为什么在欧洲开始徒步更难06:53 新手如何开始徒步09:31 新手住宿建议与装备准备13:52 为什么喜欢徒步：让时间变慢-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my opinion on the myth that there is no dyslexia in Chinese society.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/5zJwbqxadLYAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #56 Nature-based festivals in China 基于自然的中国节日及更深层面的中国文化 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 26.04.2026 20min

  Chinese festivals are completely different from those in Europe. By looking at the origins and customs of traditional Chinese festivals, I’ll explore Chinese culture on a deeper level.00:47 The relationship between Dutch holidays and religion01:50 The system behind Chinese holidays: the lunar calendar and nature03:08 The differences and coexistence of the lunar and Gregorian calendars05:22 Calendar systems in different countries (the example of Thailand)06:31 The fundamental differences between Chinese and Western festivals07:16 Talking about the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival15:32 Non-public festivals and folk beliefs in China中国的节日和欧洲完全不一样，从中国传统节日的来源和习俗的角度，我从更深的层面来聊聊中国文化。00:47 荷兰假期与宗教的关系01:50 中国假期的机制：农历与自然 03:08 阴历与阳历的区别与共存05:22 不同国家的日历系统（泰国例子）06:31 中国 vs 西方节日本质差异07:16 聊聊春节，清明节，中秋节， 端午节15:32 中国的非公共节日与民间信仰-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/GoXqtSkc2MQ Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #55 你想不到的中文学习神器 Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese| Chinese Comprehensible Input 12.04.2026 21min

  Recommended non-traditional apps for learning Chinese. The Last One Is the Most Recommended!00:19 Intermediate learners should immerse themselves in native Chinese resources02:53 Recommended Tool #105:31 Tips for learning Chinese through videos08:13 Recommended Tool #212:13 Recommended Tool #314:12 Recommended Tool #4. The Best Recommendation!非传统中文学习app推荐，最后一个最推荐！00:19 中级学习者应该使用母语者资源沉浸语言环境02:53 推荐工具一05:31 使用视频学习中文的建议08:13 推荐工具二12:13 推荐工具三14:12 推荐工具四 – 最佳推荐！少数派网站：https://sspai.com/-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/eJ18-Jz6NjgAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #54 如何学会任何想学的东西 How to manage to learn anything?| Chinese Comprehensible Input 29.03.2026 19min

  How can you learn anything you want to learn? I’d like to share some of my thoughts.00:43 Why I want to talk about “how to learn anything you want”01:23 Childhood success experiences are important05:28 My experience with sports07:24 My experience learning piano08:25 What to do as an adult if you didn’t have successful experiences in childhood09:21 Suggestion 113:12 Suggestion 214:56 Suggestion 3怎么才能够让自己学会任何想学的东西呢？我想分享自己一点思考。00:43 为什么想聊“如何学会任何想学的东西”01:23 童年的成功经验很重要05:28 我的体育经历07:24 学钢琴的经验08:25 如果没有小时候的成功经验，成年后该怎么学09:21 建议一13:12 建议二14:56 建议三-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared why many people in China are “raising lobsters.” Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/rIqCWjxoNGI Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #53 你是猎人还是农夫？On ADHD: are you a farmer or hunter? | Chinese Comprehensible Input 15.03.2026 24min

  The Chinese name for ADHD is “注意缺陷多动障碍”, also commonly called “多动症”. Both terms tend to carry quite negative associations.But is it possible that the ADHD brain is simply a different way of existing, rather than something “abnormal”? Perhaps modern society is simply structured in a way that favors non-ADHD brains.00:40 The Chinese name of ADHD and the negative connotations of “hyperactivity disorder”01:51 Why more and more people are talking about ADHD03:05 Three ADHD tendencies I notice in myself10:58 My understanding of ADHD: reward circuits, stimulation, and hyperfocus12:53 The “Hunter vs. Farmer” hypothesis17:12 Looking at ADHD from a new perspective18:28 What kinds of jobs suit a “hunter-type brain”21:21 Accepting my ADHD tendencies and incorporating them into life choicesADHD的中文名叫做“注意缺陷多动障碍”，也叫“多动症”，这两个词都给人很负面的联想。但是有没有一种可能，ADHD的大脑只是一种不同的存在方式，而非“不正常”，只是这个社会更偏向于非ADHD的大脑。00:40 ADHD的中文名称与“多动症”的负面联想01:51 为什么现在越来越多人讨论ADHD03:05 我自己身上的三种ADHD倾向表现10:58 我理解的ADHD本质：奖励回路、刺激与超级专注12:53 “猎人与农夫”假说17:12 用新的视角看待ADHD18:28 什么样的工作更适合“猎人型大脑”21:21 接纳自己的ADHD倾向，并把它纳入人生选择Useful video about ADHD:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp805f-j1VI-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/T9ZwbEgEQngAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #52 The best the anime in the last 10 years: Attack on Titan 从讲故事的角度聊聊 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 01.03.2026 17min

  I believe Attack on Titan is the best anime of the past ten years.Why do I think so? In this episode, I’d like to share my perspective from a storytelling point of view.00:33 Finished Attack on Titan in three weeks. This episode is about it01:45 My feelings after watching it straight through for the second time02:26 There may be spoilers, but spoilers might actually enhance enjoyment05:29 Foreshadowing and setup08:12 An ever-expanding world view10:38 Playing with the timeline11:55 Character development and moral dilemmas15:23 The sense of emptiness after finishing Attack on Titan. A bit of loneliness我认为《进击的巨人》是过去这十年里，最好的一部动漫。为什么我这样认为？这期播客里我想从故事讲述的角度而言聊一聊我的看法。00:33 三个星期看完《进击的巨人》，这期想聊它01:45 第二次连着看完的感受02:26 可能剧透，但剧透也可能更好享受05:29 伏笔与铺垫（foreshadowing）08:12 不断扩大的世界观10:38 玩弄时间线11:55 人物发展与道德困境15:23 看完《巨人》后的落差，有点寂寞The research about spoilers: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/spoiler-alert-spoilers-make-you-enjoy-stories-more#:~:text=Extra%20knowledge%20about%20a%20work,couldn't%20admire%20the%20garment.-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared a few Chinese memes I’ve been seeing frequently on Chinese social media in 2025.Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/5hpSIVBl1pgAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #51 获取内心平静的3个习惯 3 Habits That Give Me Peace Of Mind| Chinese Comprehensible Input 15.02.2026 22min

  Gaining inner peace actually isn’t that hard.Small changes can lead to big results.00:30 Lately I’ve been in a pretty good mood01:17 What is inner peace?03:26 Habit 1: Write things down instead of relying on your brain to remember them07:10 Specific tools09:21 Habit 2: Keep a journal — a “brain cleanse”11:55 Extra benefits and the language of the mind (mentalese)14:28 Habit 3: Get good sleep (it’s hard but extremely important)17:32 Sleep is the “ultimate medicine”18:22 Four standards for measuring good sleep获取内心的平静其实并不难。微小的改变可以带来巨大的变化。00:30 最近心情不错01:17 什么是内心平静03:26 习惯一：把要记的事写下来，而不是靠大脑记忆07:10 具体工具09:21 习惯二：写日记——“大脑的清洗”11:55 额外好处与心灵语言 mentalese14:28 习惯三：拥有好的睡眠（难但非常关键）17:32 睡眠是“万能的药”18:22 衡量好睡眠的四个标准-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I recommended a few recently released Chinese TV dramas that are said to be quite good. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!Guidance to improve your sleep from Huberman Labhttps://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/improve-your-sleep -------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/GBfhbIT0m2c Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #50 人在荷兰 Life in the Netherlands as a foreigner | Chinese Comprehensible Input 01.02.2026 25min

  What life is like for a foreigner living in the Netherlands (from the perspective of an office worker), and what I like and don’t like about the Netherlands.00:59 Looking at the Netherlands from a Chinese perspective and introducing culture shock02:02 The “Dutch rhythm” you can see from my daily routine06:02 Office atmosphere and management style08:22 Overall impressions: a relaxed life, simple relationships, and not much socializing/obligation09:43 My love-hate relationship with Amsterdam12:16 Three advantages of life in the Netherlands16:14 Three drawbacks of life in the Netherlands19:45 Culture shock in the Netherlands21:30 Must-see places when visiting the Netherlands聊聊一个外国人在荷兰的生活（从上班族的角度而言），以及我喜欢和不喜欢荷兰的点。00:59 从中国人的视角看荷兰与文化冲击02:02 从我的日常生活能看到的“荷兰节奏”06:02 办公室氛围与管理方式08:22 总体感受：生活轻松、人际关系简单、应酬少09:43 对阿姆斯特丹的爱与恨12:16 荷兰生活的三个优点16:14 荷兰生活的三个缺点19:45 在荷兰的文化冲击21:30 来荷兰一定要看的地方-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I recommended a few recently released Chinese TV dramas that are said to be quite good. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/YVRmjxM2u2k Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #49 通往幸福的方法 How to find happiness in mundane life: Identity Diversification |Chinese Comprehensible Input 18.01.2026 17min

  Even in a life that feels messy and overwhelming, we can still find our own paths to happiness.00:33 Halfway through January 2026: Have you taken action on your New Year plans?02:30 One of the main reasons 2025 was a happy year: identity diversification03:39 How to understand identity diversification06:06 The benefits of diversifying time and identity09:05 The ideal state: your main job and side projects reinforcing each other09:40 My personal example12:55 The results brought by synergy13:26 How to get started即使是在一地鸡毛的生活中，我们还是可以找到通往幸福的方法。00:33 2026年一月过半：新年计划有没有行动？02:30 2025过得开心的主要原因之一：身份多元化03:39 怎么理解身份多元化？06:06 多元化时间与身份的好处09:05 理想状态：主业与副业互相增强09:40 我的个人例子12:55 协同效应带来的结果13:26 如何开始------------------------------------秋月慢谈 Real Chinese Talk is a Chinese-only podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, providing comprehensible input of relevant and interesting topics. -------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced a very interesting and extremely common way of expressing meaning – the numeric expressions in Chinese. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/SuwUjnEDwl8Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #48 满意的2025年：进步，减法，以及音乐 An 8 out of 10 out of 2025 |Chinese Comprehensible Input 04.01.2026 20min

  2025 is over! I used the week off after Christmas to look back on 2025 and make plans for 2026.I’d give my 2025 an 8 out of 10. What score would you give your own 2025?00:31 A week off after Christmas spent staying at home01:29 Reflecting on 2025 and planning for 202602:14 Three principles for making plans05:56 Language-learning progress in 2025 and language plans for 202608:25 2025 as a year of “doing less”10:09 Changes brought about by Stoicism13:50 The best thing that happened in 2025: starting to learn music16:27 Realizing my strengths and learning preferences in 20252025结束了！我用圣诞节后的假期，回顾了2025年并制定了2026年的计划。我给自己的2025打8分（10分满分）！你给自己的2025年打几分呢？00:31 留在家的圣诞节后的一周假期01:29 回顾2025、规划202602:14 制定计划的三个原则05:56 2025语言学习进步及2026语言计划08:25 2025是做减法的一年10:09 斯多葛主义带来的改变 13:50 2025发生的最好的事情：开始学习音乐16:27 2025意识到自己的优势与学习偏好------------------------------------I'm Qiuyue 秋月, a native Chinese speaker who speaks multiple languages and works in tech and the creative industry in the Netherlands. In 秋月慢谈, I talk about language learning, personal life, productivity, culture, and technology, using authentic, slow, and clear Chinese.My goal is to give you Chinese comprehensive input of interesting and relevant content.-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced a very interesting and extremely common way of expressing meaning in Chinese – the numeric expressions. Interested in more Chinese content beyond the podcast and the video? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read practice for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/0mkpLT8QfzIAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #47 The best language learning methods 最好的语言学习方法 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 21.12.2025 19min

  I feel like I’ve recently found the best way to learn a language, and I can’t wait to share it with you!00:00 Sharing what I think is the best language learning method00:48 Method 1: Using the language you’re learning to study things you’re genuinely interested in01:35 My practice: Learning music in Japanese (music theory classes, finding teachers, all-Japanese communication)06:00 Challenges and how to transfer this method to other languages07:42 Method 2: Writing as a stable form of output14:30 Method 3: Learning “small words”17:52 Review of the three methods我感觉最近找到了最好的语言学习方法，迫不及待想和你分享！00:00 分享我觉得最好的语言学习方法00:48 方法一：用正在学习的语言去学习真正感兴趣的事情01:35 我的实践：用日语学音乐（上乐理课、找老师、全日语交流）06:00 难点与迁移思路07:42 方法二：写作作为稳定输出14:30 方法三：学习“小词” 17:52 三种方法回顾------------------------------------I was in a talk with Lao Liu, another Chinese polyglot/YouTuber/Podcaster who’s also making Chinese content. We talked a lot about how language changed our lives, how I started learning languages and recommendations on language learning.I was talking in my normal speaking speed with another Chinese native speaker. Curious about the content or wondering if you could understand me there? Check it out via the link: https://youtu.be/BBwxnjTdJVg?si=hqk7hcGoVsC0SHUd-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/8NsJVoNnv8AAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #46 Quitting social media 为什么要戒掉社交媒体？| Chinese Comprehensible Input 07.12.2025 16min

  Social media always brings me all kinds of negative emotions: anxiety, addiction, anger…More importantly, my time slips away among endless short videos.So I made up my mind to quit social media. I can’t say I’ve completely succeeded yet, but I’ve already seen some progress.The most immediate result: my life has become much more relaxed. :)00:00 I want to talk about social media00:40 Why quitting social media is difficult04:15 I uninstalled almost all social media apps, only kept WeChat06:07 The most direct benefits after quitting06:43 Deeper changes: less anxiety, smaller emotional ups and downs, etc.10:42 Xiaohongshu’s particular impact and reflections; social media also has benefits. So what’s the key?社交媒体总是给我带来各种各样负面的情绪：焦虑、上瘾、愤怒……更重要的是，时间流失在了各种短视频之间。所以我下定决心，想要戒掉社交媒体。目前虽然不能说完全成功了，但是已经小有成效。最直接的一个结果：我的生活变得更轻松了:)00:00 想聊聊社交媒体00:40 戒掉社交媒体的难点04:15 卸载几乎所有社交App，只留微信06:07 戒断后的直接好处06:43 更深层的变化：焦虑减少、情绪起伏变小，等等10:42 小红书的特殊影响与反思；社交媒体也有好处。那关键是什么？------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced the number superstitions of in Chinese, which might demystify some unique phenomenon in China.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/pd_FcV5vPLkAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #45 How should we read? 我们应该如何阅读？| Chinese Comprehensible Input 23.11.2025 23min

  A few months ago, I decided to change my reading habits, and I immediately felt the benefits of that change.Even though many books and articles are “teaching” us how to read, I think any method that helps you keep reading is a good method — everything else is secondary.Do you have a habit of reading?00:00 Winter in the Netherlands, time to read01:25 Sisyphe Bookstore and the university library04:05 The sense of achievement and pressure brought by reading check-ins after starting work06:01 Three adjustments to my reading habits: stop forcing myself, return to paper books, and only note what matters09:37 The Courage to Be Disliked and “separating tasks,” plus its connection to Stoicism14:55 Stan Lai’s Creativity and Picture This: How Pictures Work几个月前我决定改变我的阅读习惯，现在我立马感受到了改变的好处。尽管有很多书和文章都在“教”我们怎么阅读，但我认为，能让自己读下去的方法，就是好方法，其他的都是次要。你有读书的习惯吗？00:00 荷兰入冬、阅读时间到01:25 西西弗书店与图书馆04:05 工作后的阅读打卡习惯带来的成就与压力06:01 阅读习惯的三项调整：停止强迫、回归纸质、只记关键09:37 《被讨厌的勇气》与“课题的分离”、斯多葛主义的对应思路14:55 《赖声川的创意学》、Picture This: How Pictures Work-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced some unique words/concepts in Chinese, which show some unique mindset of Chinese people.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/dG1MDDkv_QEAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #44 Are we slowly losing the art of writing by hand? 你还用手写字吗？| Chinese Comprehensible Input 09.11.2025 18min

  Most Chinese people are gradually losing the ability to write by hand, and I think that’s a real pity.For us, handwriting is not just something that takes time to do, but a way to create a connection between people.00:00 Why I want to talk about handwriting01:18 The decline of handwriting ability04:06 Handwriting and calligraphy in Chinese culture06:04 From “ugly handwriting” to being asked to write for others08:24 The emotional value of handwriting13:27 The importance of writing culture in the Chinese-speaking world and some suggestions15:01 How writing methods may change in the future大部分中国人正在丧失手写的能力，我觉得这是非常可惜的一件事情。手写对我们来说并不仅仅是一件需要花时间做的事情，而是一个和人产生连结的方式。00:00 为什么想聊手写01:18 手写能力退化的现象04:06 中国文化中的手写与书法06:04 从“字丑”到别人让我帮忙写字08:24 手写的情感价值13:27 中文世界里书写文化的重要性与建议15:01 未来书写方式的变化-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I introduced some unique words/concepts in Chinese, which show some unique mindset of Chinese people.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/oA8MSCc95Ms Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #43 Don’t aim for native-speaker level 母语水平、单词学习以及其他语言学习碎碎念 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 25.10.2025 24min

  I’ve had some new thoughts and insights about language learning recently, and I’d like to share them with you。00:00 Introduction00:50 Why it’s impossible to reach native-level proficiency05:34 Self-comparison: from “sounding like a native speaker” to “better than last month”08:20 The essence of language learning: strengthening your awareness of the language11:36 The challenge of listening, speaking, reading, and writing: why listening is the hardest and how to practice it17:02 A new perspective on vocabulary learning: insights from Language in Thought and Action最近有些新的关于语言学习的思考和收获，和大家分享一下。00:00 开场00:50 为什么无法达到母语水平？05:34 自我比较：从“像母语者”到“比上月更好”08:20 语言学习的本质：强化对语言的认知11:36 听说读写之难：听力为何最难与练习法17:02 单词学习的新视角：《语言与人生》的启发-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my plan for restarting Spanish after two years, along with my daily language-learning routine.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/GVqg536K8oIAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nl
• #42 How I Became More Confident 如何变得更自信 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 11.10.2025 22min

  I feel that in recent years, I’ve become much more confident than I used to be. Let’s talk about the reasons behind this change and how to achieve true confidence.00:00 Let’s talk about confidence02:18 The one-dimensional evaluation system and exam pressure in school05:14 Experimenting during university, entering the workforce, and how moving to the Netherlands changed my mindset08:49 Reason 1: Embracing diverse ways of defining value11:52 Reason 2: Trying new things and discovering personal talents13:55 Reason 3: Stoicism — stop comparing, stop seeking others’ approval17:59 The overly modest attitude common among Chinese people我感觉最近这几年自己变得比以前自信了许多。一起来聊聊变自信的原因，以及如何达到真正的自信。00:00 我们来聊聊自信02:18 学校阶段的单一评价与考试压力05:14 大学尝试与初入职场、来到荷兰的心态转变08:49 原因一：价值评判的多元化11:52 原因二：不断尝试、发现天赋13:55 原因三：斯多葛主义——不比较、不求他人认可17:59 过于谦虚的中国人-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my plan for restarting Spanish after two years, along with my daily language-learning routine.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/CH1HWvfs-GA Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: Zweii!!
• #41 I’ve spent hundreds of hours on Oxygen Not Included 成为艺术品的游戏 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 27.09.2025 21min

  I’ve gotten hooked on a new game — Oxygen Not Included.Within just a few months, I’ve already spent hundreds of hours on it, so I have to talk about this game.It’s also made me start thinking about questions I had never considered before.00:00 I’ve gotten hooked on a new game01:27 Game introduction06:33 Complex systems and the example of the power system09:04 The balance a good game needs10:39 Fine-tuned details12:32 What makes a good game — a psychological perspective17:00 Deeper understanding of complex systems, and the artistry of games我又迷上了一个游戏——Oxygen Not Included。几个月内，我已经花了几百个小时到这个游戏上，所以我必须得聊聊这个游戏才行。这个游戏也让我开始思考一些以前没有思考过的问题。00:00 我又迷上了一个游戏01:27 游戏介绍06:33 复杂系统及电力系统示例09:04 好游戏需要有的平衡10:39 细节打磨12:32 什么是一个好游戏——心理学视角17:00 复杂系统认知提升，及游戏艺术性-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared my plan for restarting Spanish after two years, along with my daily language-learning routine.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/realchinesetalk/episodes/40-The-best-times-of-my-life---Chinese-Comprehensible-Input-e38218n Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/1aVe3GMoRDUAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me via Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: Oxygen Not Included
• #40 The best times of my life 最美好的日子 | Chinese Comprehensible Input 13.09.2025 21min

  Lately, I often find myself thinking about the past—from my teenage years, to my time working in Shanghai, to the five years I’ve spent in the Netherlands.When I sit down and carefully sort through my happiest memories, I realize that I actually have so many of them.And most of these wonderful memories are connected to one important decision I made.00:00 Talking about the happiest times of my life03:05 Beautiful memories of my three years in high school09:12 A period of freedom before coming to the Netherlands14:14 My first year in the Netherlands17:35 The best decision I’ve made as an adult18:08 A three-month trip around Asia in 202319:33 The secret to happiness最近总是想到以前的事情，从我还是青少年的日子，到在上海工作的时光，到来了荷兰之后的五年。当我坐下来，细细梳理我回忆里最美好的时光时，我发现我竟然有这么多美好的回忆。而这些很美好的回忆里，大多都与我的一个决定相关。00:00 聊聊自己生命中最美好的时光03:05 高中三年的美好回忆09:12 来荷兰前的自由时光14:14 荷兰第一年的经历17:35 成年后最正确的决定18:08 2023年的三个月亚洲旅行19:33 幸福的秘密-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared three special concepts that only exists in Chinese.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/kUSIGcGBI_kAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Support me with one-time donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/realchinesetalk Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: Slovenia
• #39 I’m thirty, and I’m still watching anime 三十岁了，还在看动漫？| Chinese Comprehensible Input 31.08.2025 20min

  For me, Japanese anime is not just a way to pass the time, but rather a third way of understanding the world outside of school and family when I was a child.More than twenty years later, I am still watching anime, even though some people believe it is created only for children.This itself shows the timeless charm of anime.00:00 Childhood Affection01:09 The Concept of Anime and Its Popularity in China03:59 From the Television Era to Pirated Copies06:53 The Complexity of Hunter x Hunter10:35 Impressions of Japanese Anime in Recent Years12:33 Differences Between Europe and China in Viewing Japanese Anime14:21 Anime as an Art Form and Its Personal Impact on Me对我来说，日本动漫不仅仅是消磨时间的一种方式，而是我小时候在学校、家庭之外的，认识世界的第三个方式。二十多年后的今天，我还在看动漫，即使有人认为这只是为了孩子创作的。这也说明了日本动漫穿越时间的魅力。00:00 童年情结01:09 动漫概念与在中国的流行03:59 电视年代到盗版启蒙06:53 《全职猎人》的复杂性10:35 日本动漫近年观感12:33 欧洲和中国对日本动漫的看法差异14:21 动漫即艺术，以及对我个人的影响-------------------------------------In the latest newsletter, I shared three special concepts that only exists in Chinese.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensible input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ The newsletter is available in both Chinese and English, making it a great read for you!-------------------------------------Podcast website: https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/tSzGRysdMuQAdditional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk One-time donation: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk/shop Contact: qiuyue@realchinesetalk.nlVideo: Slovenia