Thinking in Chinese 中文思维
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Thinking in Chinese（中文思维） is a podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary. It uses the Comprehensible Input method to explore fascinating topics in Chinese culture, history, literature, economics, philosophy, and society. The podcast is designed to help listeners level up their language skills, prepare for the HSK, or immerse themselves in the culture.
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37. Lower-Intermediate | Are You Talking to a Brick Wall? What 对牛弹琴 Teaches Us About Connection | Learn Chinese with Stories 14.09.2026 14минDo you ever bring facts and logic to a family dinner, only to feel like you’re talking to a brick wall?In this episode, we unpack the famous story behind the Chinese idiom 对牛弹琴 (duì niú tán qín). It's about a master musician who plays beautiful music to a cow that just wants to eat grass.Discover how this ancient story can help you truly connect with people from different worlds. Learn to express everyday communication gaps using natural Chinese phrases. Perfect for Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 3+) looking to build vocabulary through stories, master real-world grammar in context, and speak fluent Chinese confidently. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list：https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-169471371☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you!#learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
36. Lower-Intermediate | How Do You Handle Someone Who Contradicts Themselves? Understanding "矛盾 Máo Dùn" in Daily Chinese| Learn Chinese with Simple Stories 06.09.2026 11минWe’ve all seen it: A brand preaches sustainability on Monday, then urges us to buy the "latest model" by Friday.When two ideas can’t both be true, that's the core of "Máo Dùn" (矛盾).In this episode, we explore a 2,000-year-old Chinese paradox and learn 4 practical ways to express inner conflicts, mixed feelings, and social tension in daily Mandarin.Perfect for Higher- Beginner to Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 2-3) who want to learn authentic Chinese through real stories and cultural logic instead of just textbooks.✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list：https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/when-your-own-of-168735962☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you!#learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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35. Intermediate | Are You Hurting Feelings by Speaking the Truth? The Chinese Art of Polite Silence 为什么大家爱听漂亮话？ | Learn Chinese with Stories 24.08.2026 14минHave you ever smiled and agreed with a polite lie just to keep the peace? In the West, we call it "reading the room." In China, famous writer Lu Xun wrote about a similar situation: why honest people often get into trouble, while people who say nice things get ahead.In this episode, we’ll use this story to learn 5 useful everyday expressions. You’ll see how people in China deal with these tricky conversations today.Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn authentic Chinese through real stories and cultural logic instead of just textbooks.✅ Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list：https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/are-you-hurting-167445912你有没有遇到过这种时候？为了不让大家不开心，明明知道对方说的不是真的，你还是笑一笑，说“对”。鲁迅写过一个类似的故事：为什么说真话的人吃亏，说漂亮话的人反而更受欢迎？听故事的同时，我们来学5个常用的地道中文表达。📝Today's Vocab:挺难说的 (tǐng nán shuō de) – hard to say / tricky to explain不太合适 (bú tài héshì) – inappropriate / not quite suitable图个... (tú ge...) – [slang] to do something just for / to seek (e.g., peace, luck)话说回来 (huà shuō huí lai) – then again / that being said漂亮话 (piàoliang huà) – polite lies / flattering words☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you!#learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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34. Intermediate | How Can You Win Without Fighting? The Chinese Wisdom of Lao Tzu & Bruce Lee 上善若水 | Learn Chinese with Stories 12.08.2026 24минEver wonder why Bruce Lee’s “be like water” quote resonated so deeply worldwide?Today, we’re exploring the surprising connection between Bruce Lee and the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu. We’ll look at why being like water is actually a secret superpower, while learning some key, natural Chinese expressions.✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list：https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-166157983Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks.你有没有想过，为什么李小龙说“像水一样”，能引发全世界这么多人的共鸣？今天，我们来看看李小龙和老子之间奇妙的联系。聊聊为什么“像水一样”才是真正的强大，同时也学5个常用的地道中文表达。📝Today's Vocab:魅力 (mèilì) – charm / appeal / charisma顺应 (shùnyìng) – to adapt to / to conform to (a trend, nature, etc.)钻牛角尖 (zuān niújiǎojiān) – [slang] to split hairs / to get fixated on an insignificance / to dwell on a dead end精疲力尽 (jīng pí lì jìn) – exhausted / worn out / completely drained of energy众所周知 (zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī) – as everyone knows / well-known / it is common knowledge that...☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you!#learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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33. Intermediate | Why You Might Agree with Something You Know Is Wrong: The Story Behind 指鹿为马 | Learn Chinese with Stories 02.08.2026 26минDo you always say what you really think, or is it sometimes easier to just nod along to avoid conflict?Today we’re diving into an ancient Chinese story (指鹿为马) where a powerful leader forced an entire court to call a deer a horse.We’re going to look at how this plays out in real life, and how you can talk about peer pressure and over-pleasing using a few key Chinese expressions.✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-165525876Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks.当你的想法和别人不一样的时候，你会直接说出自己的想法吗？还是因为不想和别人冲突，就跟大家说一样的话？今天，我们来听一个成语故事“指鹿为马”。📝Today's Vocab:·睁着眼睛说瞎话 (zhēng zhe yǎnjing shuō xiāhuà) – [slang] to lie through one's teeth·讨好 (tǎohǎo) – to people-please·毫无疑问 (háo wú yíwèn) – without a doubt·看不过去 (kàn bu guòqù) – [slang] can't stand to watch / unable to tolerate (something unfair or wrong)·得罪 (dézuì) – to offend / to displease someone☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you!#learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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32. Intermediate | "It’s all in your head?" Master the Idiom 杯弓蛇影 | Learn Chinese with Stories 31.07.2026 22минEver worried so much about something that turned out to be nothing? 2,000 years ago in China, someone's imagination actually made them sick!In this episode, we’ll dive into this classic story to learn the idiom 杯弓蛇影 (bēi gōng shé yǐng) and daily slang like 硬着头皮 (yìng zhe tóu pí). ✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/its-all-in-your-165335384Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks.📝Today's Vocab:·起色 (qǐsè) – sign of recovery / improvement·养病 (yǎngbìng) – to recuperate / take sick leave·一头雾水 (yì tóu wùshuǐ) – totally confused / baffled·硬着头皮 (yìng zhe tóupí) – to bite the bullet / force oneself to do something·提心吊胆 (tí xīn diào dǎn) – to be on pins and needles / anxious☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you!#learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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31. Intermediate | Have You Ever Confused Dreams with Reality? 庄周梦蝶 | Learn Chinese with Stories 20.07.2026 13минHave you ever had a dream that felt so real? When you woke up, you couldn't tell if it actually happened. That's the exact vibe of the idiom "Zhuāng zhōu mèng dié." In today's episode, we'll dive into the story behind this idiom and explore how to use it in daily life!This podcast is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks.✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/bonus-episode-164307127你有没有做过很真实的梦？醒来的时候，不知道刚才发生的事情，是不是真的？这种状态，就是成语“庄周梦蝶”。今天，我们一起来学习这个成语的故事和日常用法吧！☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese📮Contact me: [email protected]📒If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it. Thank you!#learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories"Guzheng City"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
30. Could You Save the Wisdom of Lao Tzu? The TAO TE CHING’s Secret Origin 老子的故事（三）| Learn Chinese with Stories 13.07.2026 24минHave you ever wondered how Lao Tzu’s famous book, the Tao Te Ching, actually came to be? Today, we continue the story of Lao Tzu. Let’s find out the secret origin of the Tao Te Ching and learn some useful expressions along the way.你有没有想过，老子著名的《道德经》到底是怎么写出来的？今天的节目，我们继续聊聊老子的故事。让我们一起来看看，《道德经》背后的故事，同时还能学到一些很实用的中文表达。✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-163675462📖 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:03 The Birth of the Tao Te Ching14:22 Vocab Breakdown 1: "铁杆粉丝" (Die-hard fan)16:14 Vocab Breakdown 2: "高兴坏了" (Thrilled)17:43 Vocab Breakdown 3: "这怎么行" (That won't do)20:39 Vocab Breakdown 4: "要不这样" (How about this/Tell you what)22:14 Vocab Breakdown 5: "一干二净" (Completely clean/Spotless)👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchineseMusic: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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29. Are you ready to nail it? 什么是胸有成竹？ | Learn Chinese with Stories 10.07.2026 14минWe always say, "Opportunity favors the ready." When you've prepared well and feel super confident, that’s exactly what "胸有成竹" means. Starting with a quick chat about the World Cup, this lesson dives into the historical story behind the idiom, its true meaning, and how to use it in daily life.今天，我们从聊世界杯看球开始，一起来学习“胸有成竹”这个成语吧！✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/ni-zhun-bei-hao-163398510☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchineseMusic: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0. -
28. Master 搞: The Verb You'll Hear Everywhere in Chinese “搞”的5种常用用法 06.07.2026 20минHave you ever come across a Chinese verb that seems to mean absolutely everything? They're like "catch-all" words that pop up everywhere, which can make them pretty confusing to figure out.Take the word "搞" (gǎo), for example. Do you actually know how to use it?In today’s video, we’re going to break down the 5 most common ways native speakers use "搞".中文里，你是不是经常会碰到一些“万能”动词？“万能”，是说这些动词可以用在很多地方，很容易让人“搞不懂”。比如这个“搞”字，你知道它怎么用吗？今天的视频里，我们就来讲清楚，万能动词“搞”最常用的5种用法。📍 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:14 Part 1: "搞" + Everyday Life: 搞卫生/搞活动/搞钱 (Cleaning / Events / Making Money)03:37 Part 2: "搞" + Professions & Industries: 搞研究/搞艺术/搞创作 (Research / Art / Creative Writing)05:43 Review of Parts 1 & 206:29 Part 3: "搞" + Situations & Personality Traits: 搞笑/搞怪/搞鬼 (Funny / Quirky / Playing Tricks)10:21 Part 4: "搞" + Outcomes & Results: 搞错/搞定/搞坏 (Mistakes / Settled / Broken)14:16 Part 5: "搞" + Mental States: 搞清楚/搞懂/搞不懂 (Clarity / Understanding / Confusion)17:09 Final Review18:24 Summary📝 Get your lesson notes, vocabulary list, and exercise pack on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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27. How a Librarian Changed the World？ 老子的故事（二）| Learn Chinese with Stories 29.06.2026 29минHow a librarian became one of the greatest thinkers in history? In this episode, we continue the story of Lao Tzu. You heard about his library job last time. But today, you'll step inside: What will you see in a library 2,500 years ago with no paper? What did Lao Tzu actually do there every day? And why he chose to leave it all behind?一个图书管理员，怎么成了历史上最伟大的思想家之一？这期节目，我们继续来讲老子的故事。上一期我们提到了，他在国家图书馆工作。今天我们一起来看看：2500年前，没有纸的图书馆是什么样的？老子每天在图书馆的工作，具体是做什么的？还有，他为什么最后选择离开？📖 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:42 Is being a librarian a great job?04:57 Chapter 1: What would you see inside Lao Tzu‘s library with no paper？14:27 Chapter 2: What did Lao Tzu actually do?17:02 Chapter 3: Why did he leave it all behind?22:11 Vocabulary Breakdown📝 FREE Transcript available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchineseMusic: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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26. History-Makers: Who Was Lao Tzu? 老子是谁？| Learn Chinese with Stories 21.06.2026 34минWe all know The Daodejing is full of amazing wisdom. But have you ever wondered if the man behind it, Lao Tzu, was actually a real person? Today, we're starting part one of our Lao Tzu series to find out who he really was, why he got that unusual name, and if he was a real person or just a legend.你知道《道德经》吗？很多人都喜欢这本书。但是，写这本书的“老子”，到底是一个真实的人，还是一个传说？今天的节目，我们一起聊聊老子背后的故事，看看老子到底是谁。📖 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:43 The 2500-Year-Old Mystery: Are we sure he even existed? 07:36 Chapter 1: Decoding the Name: What was his actual name? 11:32 Chapter 2: The Making of a Legend: What makes Lao Tzu so mysterious? 18:41 Chapter 3: The Era of Lao Tzu: When He Met Confucius26:38 Vocabulary Breakdown 📝 FREE Transcript available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchineseMusic: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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25. Eight Must-know Chinese Phrases to Speak like a Native 你一定要知道的8个常用中文表达 14.06.2026 16минUnderstand Chinese perfectly but struggle to sound natural when you speak?In this episode, you’ll learn 8 daily expressions that Chinese people use all the time. They’ll help you move past that "textbook" feel and make your conversations sound way more natural and authentic.你能听懂中文，自己说的时候，却总是有些生硬，不够地道？今天，你将学会中国人每天都在说的8个实用表达。学会以后，你的中文不只是说得对，还会听起来更像中国人聊天的感觉。📍 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 不太清楚 (bú tài qīng chu) - Not quite sure.02:09 没事 (méi shì) - It’s okay.03:46 算了 (suàn le) - Forget it.05:13 要不 (yào bù) - How about.07:54 没听过 (méi tīng guo) - Never heard of it.08:59 挺不容易的 (tǐng bù róng yì de) - It's really not easy.10:36 累死了 (lèi sǐ le) - Exhausted.12:30 到时候再说吧 (dào shí hou zài shuō ba) - Let's see when the time comes.📝 FREE Transcript available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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24. Could you live without a smartphone in China？不用手机的生活是什么样？ 07.06.2026 28минHow many hours a day do you spend scrolling on your phone? Could you survive a single day without it? Today, we dive into a real-life experiment of a young man who traveled throughout China for 134 days without a phone.We explore how smartphones have penetrated our lives so deeply and what happens when we finally turn them off and look up. You'll also learn some highly practical Chinese vocabulary about technology and modern life.你每天花多少时间刷手机？如果一天不用手机，你能受得了吗？今天，我们要聊聊一个很有意思的真实故事。一个中国小伙子做了个实验，他不带手机，在中国旅行了134天。 我们会一起聊聊智能手机是怎么改变我们生活的，以及放下手机以后，世界会变成什么样。另外，你还能学到很多关于科技和现代生活的实用中文词汇。📖 Timestamps:00:18 开始 Introduction02:29 小测试 Quiz question04:30 挑战不带手机：在中国旅行134天 Going phone-free: 134 days traveling around China09:26 离开智能手机，生活到底有多难？Life without a smartphone: How hard is it?12:28 放下手机后，那些意想不到的收获 Unexpected benefits of putting down your phone15:57 总结与思考：在数字时代找到生活的平衡 Reflection: Striking a balance in a digital age18:56 核心词汇讲解 Vocabulary Breakdown📝 FREE Transcript available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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23. Ten Natural Chinese Alternatives to “wǒ juéde” “我觉得”的10个说法 31.05.2026 27минReady to upgrade your Chinese? STOP saying '我觉得' all the time. Say these instead! Discover 10 native Chinese phrases to share your thoughts in any conversation, formal or informal.想让你的中文更地道吗？别只会说“我觉得”啦！学会这10个中国人常说的表达，聊天、开会都能用！📍 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:54 我感觉 (Wǒ gǎnjué) – I feel like.01:41 我发现 (Wǒ fāxiàn) – I noticed / I found that.02:29 我认为 (Wǒ rènwéi) – I believe / In my opinion03:25 说实话 / 老实说 / 说真的 (Shuō shíhuà / Lǎoshí shuō / Shuō zhēnde) – To be honest / Honestly / Truthfully04:44 在我看来 (Zài wǒ kànlái) – From my perspective / The way I see it…05:42 Practice Break: Sentence Substitution 08:26 要我说 (Yào wǒ shuō) – If you ask me / I'd say09:18 说到底 (Shuō dǎodǐ) – At the end of the day.10:30 对我来说 (Duì wǒ láishuō) – For me / In my case.11:14 就我而言 (Jiù wǒ ér yán) – As far as I'm concerned.12:18 就我个人来说 (Jiù wǒ gèrén lái shuō) – Personally speaking.12:57 Paragraph Challenge: Putting all 10 phrases together17:34 Review & Summary of the 10 Expressions18:41 Shadowing Practice: Example sentences at slow and normal speeds.📝 FREE Transcript (CN/PY/EN) available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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22. Confucius: China's Greatest Teacher? 孔子是谁？（Part 3）| Learn Chinese with Stories 24.05.2026 33минEver wonder how a teacher who died 2,500 years ago still shapes modern life today? How did Confucius influence the intense exam culture millions of students still face?In this last episode of Confucius's story, we’re diving into Confucius’s later years after returning to his hometown, how he finally found peace and simple joy in his seventies, and how his teachings transformed into the cultural bedrock of modern China.Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through real history and logic instead of just textbooks.📖 Timestamps:00:20 Introduction03:24 Recap: Confucius's Life So Far 05:06 Chapter 5: Finding Peace in Teaching09:16 Chapter 6: The Lasting Legacy of Confucius16:59 Top Confucius Quotes for Learners 18:09 Summary & Final Thoughts20:44 Vocabulary Breakdown📝 FREE Transcript (CN/PY/EN) available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchineseMusic: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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21.How to Learn Chinese Vocabulary Faster and Smarter 怎么高效学习中文词汇？ 17.05.2026 20минStruggling to remember Chinese vocabulary? In this video, we talk about a smarter way to learn Chinese vocabulary naturally — without endless memorization.Instead of forcing your brain to translate word-for-word, you'll learn how to treat Chinese characters like LEGO bricks so you can build vocabulary intuitively and finally start thinking directly in Chinese.Vocabulary: ✔️卡住(qiǎzhù) - To get stuck / bogged down.✔️考虑到 (kǎolǜ dào) - To consider / take into consideration.✔️死记硬背(sǐ jì yìng bèi) - Rote memorization.✔️自助(zìzhù) - Self-service.✔️万能 (wànnéng) - All-purpose / versatile.✔️说白了(shuōbáile) - Simply put / bluntly speaking.✔️真烂(zhēn làn) - Really terrible / sucks.📝 FREE Transcript (CN/PY/EN) available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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20. Chinese Vocabulary Lesson : 8 Common Chinese Expressions with "打" To Sound Like a Native Speaker 8个关于“打”的表达 10.05.2026 28минLearn 8 common Chinese expressions with “打” that native speakers actually use. These expressions will help you speak more naturally and sound like a native Chinese speaker. In this Chinese vocabulary lesson, we’ll dive into 8 common '打' phrases with real-life examples. Then, we’ll practice together with 16 shadowing sentences at slow and normal speeds to improve your pronunciation and speak more fluently!Timestamps：00:00 Introduction00:58 打下手 (Dǎ xiàshǒu) – Lending a hand.03:58 打交道 (Dǎ jiāodào) – Dealing with people or things.06:40 打酱油 (Dǎ jiàngyóu) – Just passing by (it’s not my business).10:37 打水漂 (Dǎ shuǐpiāo) – Money or effort down the drain.13:32 打圆场 (Dǎ yuánchǎng) – Smoothing things over in a conversation.16:13 打预防针 (Dǎ yùfángzhēn) – Giving someone a heads-up.17:28 打马虎眼 (Dǎ mǎhǔyǎn) – Playing dumb to get away with something.19:47 打退堂鼓 (Dǎ tuìtánggǔ) – Backing out when things get tough.22:18 Shadowing Practice: Example sentences at slow and normal speeds.📝 FREE Transcript (CN/PY/EN) available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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19. Confucius: China's Greatest Teacher? 孔子是谁？（Part 2） 18.04.2026 37минConfucius once held a high official position. But then he suddenly left everything behind. Why did he walk away from everything for a 14-year road trip? And let's be real: was his career a win or a complete failure?In Part 2, we’re looking at the "failures" of Confucius. You'll see how he handled toxic bosses (yes, even kings!) and why he traded a comfy life for a long, dangerous journey through the kingdoms. Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through real history and logic instead of just textbooks.📖 Timestamps:00:17 Introduction01:20 Recap of the previous episode05:46 Chapter 3: A failed political career10:37 Chapter 4: Fourteen years on the road19:39 Summary22:35 Vocabulary breakdown📝 FREE Transcript (CN/PY/EN) available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchineseMusic: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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18. Chinese Vocabulary Lesson : 5 Essential Time Phrases in Chinese You Should Know 5个关于时间的表达 13.04.2026 16минIn this Chinese Vocabulary lesson, I explains the meaning and use of 5 real everyday Chinese time expressions with plenty of examples of how to use the words in real-life contexts!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:24 挤时间 (jǐ shí jiān) -Squeeze in some time.04:39 抽时间 (chōu shí jiān) -Make time for something.08:07 赶时间 (gǎn shí jiān) -In a hurry.10:01 拖时间 (tuō shí jiān) -Delay on purpose.11:45 打发时间 (dǎ fa shí jiān) -Kill time.13:28 Summary📝 FREE Transcript (CN/PY/EN) available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese👉 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese
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