瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

We welcomed a new friend Joe to our podcast! She shared about her life in Hong Kong after living in Europe for ten years: Hong Kong's unique blend of city and nature, its fast-paced lifestyle, and the experience of cultural reverse shock. 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/86da3d83-7441-405f-bdb7-c7a4ed188e2e ==================== 居住 | jūzhù | reside; dwell; live 变动 | biàndòng | change; alteration; change and move 圈子 | quānzi | circle; clique; a ring 校友 | xiàoyǒu | alumnus; alumna; schoolmate 交集 | jiāojí | intersection; common ground 兜兜转转 | dōudōuzhuǎnzhuǎn | after many twists and turns; in a roundabout way 神奇 | shénqí | magical; miraculous; mysterious 伴侣 | bànlǚ | partner; companion; spouse 偶然 | ǒurán | incidentally; by chance; accidental 匿名 | nìmíng | anonymous 传播 | chuánbō | propagate; disseminate; spread 途径 | tújìng | way; channel 居住 | jūzhù | reside; dwell; live 反向 | fǎnxiàng | reverse; inverse 冲击 | chōngjī | impact; assault; shock 毕竟 | bìjìng | after all; all in all 华人 | huárén | ethnic Chinese 硕士 | shuòshì | master's degree 轨迹 | guǐjì | track; trajectory; locus 重合 | chónghé | overlap; coincide 往返 | wǎngfǎn | go and return; round trip 大陆 | dàlù | continent; mainland 职业 | zhíyè | occupation; profession 追求 | zhuīqiú | seek; pursue; chase 小国寡民 | xiǎoguóguǎmín | small country with few people (from Taoism, ideal state) 社会福利 | shèhuìfúlì | social welfare 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost feelings 找补 | zhǎobǔ | to make up for; to compensate 保障 | bǎozhàng | ensure; guarantee; safeguard 调配 | diàopèi | distribute; deploy; allocate 兜底 | dōudǐ | to guarantee; to cover the bottom line 杀出重围 | shāchūchóngwéi | break out of an encirclement; stand out from the competition 人上人 | rénshàngrén | a superior person; a cut above others 体会 | tǐhuì | know from experience; learn; realize 殖民地 | zhímíndì | colony 深刻 | shēnkè | profound; deep; deep-going 双语 | shuāngyǔ | bilingual 招牌 | zhāopái | shop sign; signboard 大部分 | dàbùfen | majority; greater part 副词 | fùcí | adverb 标识 | biāoshí | sign; mark; symbol 乘机 | chéngjī | take the opportunity; board a plane 旅客 | lǚkè | passenger; traveler 登上 | dēngshàng | board; ascend; mount 博大精深 | bódàjīngshēn | broad and profound; extensive and deep 母语 | mǔyǔ | mother tongue; native language 如鱼得水 | rúyúdéshuǐ | like a fish in water; feel at home 双语 | shuāngyǔ | bilingual 文本 | wénběn | text 私心 | sīxīn | selfish motives; selfishness 供应商 | gōngyìngshāng | supplier 对接 | duìjiē | docking; connect; interface 承担 | chéngdān | bear; undertake; assume 行政任务 | xíngzhèng rènwu | administrative tasks 小众 | xiǎozhòng | niche; minority group 潮湿 | cháoshī | wet; humid; damp 矛盾 | máodùn | contradiction; conflicting 混血 | hùnxuè | mixed-blood 包围 | bāowéi | surround; encircle 深有体会 | shēnyǒutǐhuì | have a deep understanding; deeply appreciate 喧闹 | xuānnào | noise; clamor; noisy 海滨 | hǎibīn | seaside; coast 独一无二 | dúyīwú'èr | unique; unparalleled 刻板印象 | kèbǎnyìnxiàng | stereotype 公认 | gōngrèn | publicly acknowledged; generally accepted 永不停歇 | yǒngbùtíngxiē | never stop; ceaseless 吃货 | chīhuò | foodie (colloquial) 发觉 | fājué | find; detect; discover 踩雷 | cǎilé | step on a landmine; encounter something bad/disappointing 摆盘 | bǎipán | plate presentation (in cooking) 搜寻 | sōuxún | search for; seek 循环 | xúnhuán | cycle; circulate 打破 | dǎpò | break; smash 普遍 | pǔbiàn | universal; general; widespread 逼仄 | bīzè | cramped; narrow 规划 | guīhuà | plan; project; layout 间距 | jiānjù | interval; spacing 早茶 | zǎochá | morning tea (dim sum meal) 点心 | diǎnxin | dim sum; light refreshments 拼桌 | pīnzhuō | share a table 舒展开 | shūzhǎnkāi | stretch out; spread out 饲料 | sìliào | feed; fodder 壁垒 | bìlěi | barrier; rampart 闲情逸致 | xiánqíngyìzhì | leisurely and carefree mood 品尝 | pǐncháng | taste; sample; savor 其貌不扬 | qímàobùyáng | plain-looking; unattractive 地雷 | dìléi | landmine 语境 | yǔjìng | context 同胞 | tóngbāo | compatriot; fellow countryman 心惊胆战 | xīnjīngdǎnzhàn | tremble with fear; scared out of one's wits 平安无事 | píng'ānwúshì | safe and sound; peace and quiet 老司机 | lǎosījī | experienced driver; old hand (internet slang) 的士 | dīshì | taxi (loanword from English) 音译 | yīnyì | transliteration 网约车 | wǎngyuēchē | ride-hailing service 背景配乐 | bèijǐng pèiyuè | background music 活力 | huólì | vitality; energy 基础设施 | jīchǔshèshī | infrastructure 罢工 | bàgōng | strike; go on strike 协调 | xiétiáo | coordinate; harmonize 后盾 | hòudùn | backing; support 投胎 | tóutāi | be reborn (Buddhism); reincarnate 奢侈 | shēchǐ | luxurious; extravagant 豪华 | háohuá | luxurious; sumptuous 都市 | dūshì | city; metropolis 喧嚣 | xuānxiāo | noisy; clamorous 平替 | píngtì | affordable substitute (internet slang) 伴奏 | bànzòu | accompany (musically) 大前提 | dàqiántí | major premise 社群 | shèqún | community; social group 博主 | bózhǔ | blogger; vlogger 移民 | yímín | immigrate; emigrate; migrant 原生文化 | yuánshēng wénhuà | native culture; original culture 引导 | yǐndǎo | guide; lead 沉浸式 | chénjìnshì | immersive (e.g., immersive experience) 初来乍到 | chūláizhàdào | new to a place; just arrived 逼迫 | bīpò | force; compel; coerce 独处 | dúchǔ | stay by oneself; be alone 倾听 | qīngtīng | listen attentively 窗口 | chuāngkǒu | window; an opening 有壁 | yǒubì | there is a barrier/gap (colloquial) 隔阂 | géhé | barrier; estrangement; rift 排外 | páiwài | be xenophobic; anti-foreign 定论 | dìnglùn | final conclusion; definitive verdict 鉴别 | jiànbié | differentiate; distinguish 集团 | jítuán | group; bloc; syndicate 正宗 | zhèngzōng | authentic; genuine; orthodox 毫无障碍 | háowú zhàng'ài | without any hindrance 观察 | guānchá | observe; watch; survey 现象 | xiànxiàng | phenomenon; appearance 安装 | ānzhuāng | install; set up 擅长 | shàncháng | be good at; be expert in 台风 | táifēng | typhoon 佩服 | pèifú | admire 体感温度 | tǐgǎn wēndù | feels like temperature 飙到 | biāodào | soar to; surge to (colloquial) 湿透 | shītòu | soaked through; drenched 顺畅 | shùnchàng | smooth; unhindered 穿梭 | chuānsuō | shuttle; go back and forth Powered by Firstory Hosting

Xiaosusu and I reflect on our college majors and career paths today. Why did we study what we studied? (No spoiler!) We also talk about how to prepare for a future impacted by AI, focusing on skills machines can't replicate. 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/2c84360a-9a2d-4528-98b4-e34ea7c18cd0 ==================== 唠嗑 | láokē | to chat; to gossip 妆容 | zhuāngróng | makeup; facial makeup 精致 | jīngzhì | delicate; fine; exquisite; meticulous 新陈代谢 | xīnchéndàixiè | metabolism 油腻 | yóunì | greasy; oily (of food or hair) 促使 | cùshǐ | to induce; to promote; to urge; to impel 翻身 | fānshēn | to turn over (in bed); to free oneself; to rise from poverty 特地 | tèdì | specially; for a special purpose 拨开 | bōkāi | to push aside; to part (with hands) 惊人 | jīngrén | astonishing; amazing 发量 | fàliàng | volume of hair 格外 | géwài | especially; particularly 浓密 | nóngmì | dense; thick (of hair, foliage, etc.) 蓬松 | péngsōng | fluffy; puffy 聪明绝顶 | cōngmíngjuédǐng | extremely clever (often humorously implying baldness due to excessive thinking) 字面意思 | zìmiànyìsi | literal meaning 传统意义 | chuántǒngyìyì | traditional meaning 无比 | wúbǐ | incomparable; unparalleled 巅峰 | diānfēng | peak; summit 自嘲 | zìcháo | to mock oneself; to be self-deprecating 发际线 | fàjìxiàn | hairline 后移 | hòuyí | to move backward 理发店 | lǐfàdiàn | barber shop; hair salon 齐刘海 | qíliúhǎi | blunt bangs 策略 | cèlüè | strategy; tactic 契机 | qìjī | opportunity; turning point 可持续发展 | kěchíxùfāzhǎn | sustainable development 环境保护 | huánjìngbǎohù | environmental protection 气候变化 | qìhòubiànhuà | climate change 防止污染 | fángzhǐwūrǎn | pollution prevention 编程 | biānchéng | programming 幼稚肤浅 | yòuzhìfūqiǎn | naive and superficial 开窍 | kāiqiào | to get smart; to become enlightened 自主思想 | zìzhǔsīxiǎng | independent thought 建筑系 | jiànzhùxì | architecture department 报考志愿 | bàokǎozhìyuàn | to fill in one's application for university/college 勉强 | miǎnqiáng | reluctantly; barely; to force oneself 剧透 | jùtòu | spoiler 经济管理学院 | jīngjìguǎnlǐxuéyuàn | School of Economics and Management 会计系 | kuàijìxì | accounting department 记账 | jìzhàng | to keep accounts; bookkeeping 招生办 | zhāoshēngbàn | admissions office 够呛 | gòuqiàng | unbearable; difficult to endure 素描 | sùmiáo | sketch; drawing 过关 | guòguān | to pass a test; to meet the standard 近视 | jìnshì | myopia; short-sightedness 用眼强度 | yòngyǎnqiángdù | eye strain level (intensity of eye usage) 朴素 | pǔsù | simple; plain; unadorned 接地气 | jiēdìqì | down-to-earth; practical 万金油 | wànjīnyóu | cure-all; versatile person/thing (literally: balm) 衣钵相承 | yībōxiāngchéng | to pass on the mantle; to inherit a legacy 缺乏 | quēfá | to lack; to be short of 社会化 | shèhuìhuà | socialization 不切实际 | bùqièshíjì | unrealistic; impractical 沉迷于 | chénmíyú | to be addicted to; to be engrossed in 武侠电视剧 | wǔxiádiànshìjù | martial arts TV series 古装剧 | gǔzhuāngjù | costume drama (TV series/movie) 侠气 | xiáqì | spirit of chivalry 金庸古龙 | JīnyōngGǔlóng | Jin Yong and Gu Long (famous Wuxia novelists) 射雕英雄传 | ShèdiāoYīngxióngzhuàn | The Legend of the Condor Heroes (a famous Wuxia novel/TV series) 行侠仗义 | xíngxiázhàngyì | to practice chivalry and uphold justice 惩戒 | chéngjiè | to discipline; to punish 品德 | pǐndé | moral character; integrity 暴力倾向 | bàolìqiāngxiàng | tendency towards violence 四肢发达头脑简单 | sìzhīfādátóunǎojiǎndān | brawny and brainless (idiom, often self-deprecating) 伸张正义 | shēnzhāngzhèngyì | to uphold justice 创造价值 | chuàngzàojiàzhí | to create value 文艺 | wényì | literature and art; artistic; cultured 稿费 | gǎofèi | remuneration for writing; payment for manuscript 新闻系 | xīnwénxì | journalism department 录取 | lùqǔ | to admit (to a school, college, etc.) 气愤 | qìfèn | indignant; furious 立志 | lìzhì | to be determined; to set one's mind on 云里雾里 | yúnlǐwùlǐ | muddled; confused (literally: in clouds and mist) 不及格 | bùjígé | to fail (an exam); not up to standard 批判性思维 | pīpànxìngsīwéi | critical thinking 模棱两可 | móléngliǎngkě | ambiguous; equivocal 分辨 | fēnbiàn | to distinguish; to differentiate 黑白是非 | hēibáishìfēi | right and wrong 复杂 | fùzá | complicated; complex 高考制度 | gāokǎozhìdù | college entrance exam system 自主招生 | zìzhǔzhāoshēng | independent admissions (for universities) 奥林匹克数学竞赛 | àolínpǐkèshùxuějìngsài | mathematical olympiad 文采 | wéncǎi | literary talent; brilliance of writing 损失 | sǔnshī | loss; damage 紧密相连 | jǐnmìxiānglián | closely linked 念研究生 | niànyánjiūshēng | to pursue a master's degree 选修 | xuǎnxiū | to take an elective course 领域 | lǐngyù | field; area 财务报表 | cáiwùbàobiǎo | financial statement 游刃有余 | yóurènyǒuyú | to do a job with ease (idiom) 同传 | tóngchuán | simultaneous interpretation 同声传译 | tóngshēngchuányì | simultaneous interpretation 经营模式 | jīngyíngmóshì | business model 财务数据 | cáiwùshùjù | financial data 商科 | shāngkē | business studies 硬技能 | yìngjìnéng | hard skills 整体素质 | zhěngtǐsùzhì | overall quality 非政府组织 | fēizhèngfǔzǔzhī | Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) 批判性思维 | pīpànxìngsīwéi | critical thinking 感恩 | gǎn'ēn | to feel grateful; gratefulness 任选课 | rènxuǎnkè | elective course 通选课 | tōngxuǎnkè | general elective course 客户经理 | kèhùjīnglǐ | account manager; client manager 经济支柱 | jīngjìzhīzhù | economic pillar 房地产 | fángdìchǎn | real estate 拉美人 | Lāměirén | Latin American people 自证的预言 | zìzhèngdeyùyán | self-fulfilling prophecy 冲击 | chōngjī | impact; shock 转折点 | zhuǎnzhédiǎn | turning point 耕耘 | gēngyún | to cultivate; to farm (figuratively: to work diligently) 迷茫 | mímáng | perplexed; confused 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxious; worried; anxiety 主观能动性 | zhǔguānnēngdòngxìng | subjective initiative; conscious activity 理性分析 | lǐxìngfēnxī | rational analysis 专注于 | zhuānzhùyú | to focus on; to concentrate on 侧重于 | cèzhòngyú | to lay particular stress on; to emphasize 感性 | gǎnxìng | sensibility; emotional 美学 | měixué | aesthetics 认知 | rènzhī | cognition; understanding 交互 | jiāohù | interactive; to interact 蓝领 | lánlǐng | blue-collar worker 沉迷于 | chénmíyú | to be addicted to; to be engrossed in 潮流 | cháoliú | trend; current 植物园 | zhíwùyuán | botanical garden 习性 | xíxìng | habit; characteristic (often of animals/plants) 禅修 | chánxiū | meditation; Zen practice 人性的连接 | rénxìngdeliánjiē | human connection 冷冰冰 | lěngbīngbīng | ice-cold; cold (attitude) 哲学 | zhéxué | philosophy 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation 共鸣 | gòngmíng | resonance; sympathy; empathy 不舍 | bùshě | unwilling to part with; 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I just spent two weeks travelling with my parents in Sweden! What is your experience normally travelling with your parents? For me, it is definitely a mixture of love and hate...Yes, let's talk about generational gaps! 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/97f99aae-063d-4cf2-9082-8318942eb9e0 ==================== 蹭吃蹭住 | cèng chī cèng zhù | to freeload food and accommodation; to sponge off someone 闲适 | xiánshì | leisurely and comfortable; relaxed 安逸 | ānyì | easy and comfortable; comfortable and carefree 刻板印象 | kèbǎn yìnxiàng | stereotype 巴适 | bāshì | (Sichuan dialect) comfortable; pleasant; good 人字拖 | rénzìtuō | flip-flops; thongs (footwear) 洋溢 | yángyì | to be brimming with; to be permeated with 呼啸而过 | hūxiào'érguò | to whiz past; to speed by with a whistling sound 基础设施 | jīchǔ设施 | infrastructure 气息 | qìxī | smell; breath; flavor; trace 凉意 | liángyì | a touch of cold; chill 感恩 | gǎn'ēn | to be grateful; thankful 代沟 | dàigōu | generation gap 年龄层 | niánlíngcéng | age group/bracket 悲喜交加 | bēixǐ jiājiā | mixed feelings of joy and sorrow 爱恨交加 | àihèn jiājiā | mixed feelings of love and hate 深入了解 | shēnrù liǎojiě | to gain a deeper understanding 吐槽 | tǔcáo | to complain; to badmouth; to roast (colloquial) 时间观念 | shíjiān guānniàn | concept of time; punctuality 职场 | zhíchǎng | workplace; career 咨询 | zīxún | to consult; consultation 近况 | jìnkuàng | recent developments; current situation 上线 | shàngxiàn | to go online; to log in 规划 | guīhuà | to plan; plan; program 相处模式 | xiāngchǔ móshì | mode of interaction; way of getting along 结构性 | jiégòuxìng | structural 框架 | kuàngjià | framework; structure 条理 | tiáolǐ | orderliness; method 随性 | suíxìng | easy-going; spontaneous; uninhibited 即兴 | jíxìng | impromptu; extemporaneous 特意 | tèyì | for a special purpose; specially 宽容 | kuānróng | tolerant; lenience 硬加 | yìngjiā | to force something upon; to impose 期待 | qīdài | to look forward to; expectation 小矛盾 | xiǎo máodùn | minor conflict 探索 | tànsuǒ | to explore; exploration 分头行动 | fēntóu xíngdòng | to act separately; to go separate ways 汇合 | huìhé | to converge; to assemble; to meet 压根 | yàgēn | from the start; fundamentally; (not) at all 视线 | shìxiàn | line of sight; view 控制欲 | kòngzhìyù | desire for control; possessiveness 掌控欲 | zhǎngkòngyù | desire for mastery/control 子女 | zǐnǚ | children (collective term) 导游 | dǎoyóu | tour guide 翻译 | fānyì | to translate; interpreter; translation 心累 | xīnlèi | mentally exhausting; feel drained 约束 | yuēshù | to restrict; to constrain; restriction 大局观 | dàjúguān | a broader perspective; big picture view 契合 | qìhé | to fit in well with; to be in harmony with 沟通 | gōutōng | to communicate; communication 极端 | jíduān | extreme; an extreme 包装 | bāozhuāng | to package; to wrap; to dress up 受害者 | shòuhàizhě | victim 抱怨 | bàoyuàn | to complain; grumble 愧疚 | kuìjiù | to feel guilty; to be conscience-stricken 拦着 | lánzhe | to block; to stop (someone from doing something) 劝说 | quànshuō | to persuade; to advise 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost feelings 隐隐约约 | yǐnyǐnyuēyuē | faintly; vaguely; indistinctly 矛盾 | máodùn | contradictory; contradiction 随口 | suíkǒu | to speak casually; to say offhand 成年人 | chéngniánrén | adult 负责任 | fùzérèn | to take responsibility 旅程 | lǚchéng | journey; itinerary 扫兴 | sǎoxìng | to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket 亲戚关系 | qīnqi guānxi | kinship; family relations 姑姑 | gūgu | father's sister; aunt 姨 | yí | mother's sister; aunt 传统意义上 | chuántǒng yìyì shàng | in the traditional sense 菜单 | càidān | menu 千里迢迢 | qiānlǐ tiáotiáo | from a distant place; from afar 景点 | jǐngdiǎn | scenic spot; tourist attraction 抱怨一通 | bàoyuàn yītōng | to complain a lot/for a while 衬托 | chèntuō | to set off; to serve as a foil to 典范 | diǎnfàn | model; example; paragon 细小 | xìxiǎo | tiny; trivial; minute 自洽 | zìqià | self-consistent; self-contained 极端 | jíduān | extreme; an extreme 搭档 | dādàng | partner; to act as a partner 负能量 | fùnéngliàng | negative energy 兴奋 | xīngfèn | excited; excitement 感叹 | gǎntàn | to sigh with emotion; to lament 评论 | pínglùn | to comment on; commentary 物价 | wùjià | commodity prices 比价 | bǐjià | to compare prices 话术 | huàshù | way of speaking; rhetoric; sales pitch 劝不了 | quànbuliǎo | cannot persuade 换算 | huàshuàn | to convert; conversion Powered by Firstory Hosting

Today, we are talking about cultural differences in communication! We chat about how Chinese people are subtle, tactful and indirect in our communications... and the unique role of "biao qing bao (emojis/memes) " in expressing emotion! 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/8907c28a-c653-495c-8ba4-5a118c5e0ea7 ==================== 委婉 | wěiwǎn | tactful; indirect; mild 概念 | gàiniàn | concept; idea 绕弯子 | ràowānzi | beat around the bush; speak indirectly 人际交往 | rénjì jiāowǎng | interpersonal communication; socializing 自然科学 | zìrán kēxué | natural science 陈述 | chénshù | statement; declare; state 注重 | zhùzhòng | pay attention to; focus on; stress 拒绝 | jùjué | refuse; reject; decline 维持 | wéichí | keep; maintain; preserve 职场 | zhíchǎng | workplace; career field 人情世故 | rénqíng shìgù | worldly wisdom; social norms 语气词 | yǔqìcí | modal particle 修饰词 | xiūshìcí | modifier; modifying word 原则上 | yuánzé shàng | in principle 暗示 | ànshì | hint; suggest; imply 通融 | tōngróng | accommodate; show flexibility 商量 | shāngliang | consult; discuss; talk over 另辟蹊径 | lìng pì qījìng | find a new approach; chart a new path 铺垫 | pūdiàn | cushion; pave the way; groundwork 心理准备 | xīnlǐ zhǔnbèi | psychological preparation 丑话说在前面 | chǒuhuà shuō zài qiánmiàn | put the ugly truth first; state conditions clearly beforehand 介意 | jièyì | mind; take offense; care about 转折 | zhuǎnzhé | transition; turn in direction 寒暄 | hánxuān | exchange conventional greetings; make small talk 布置 | bùzhì | assign; arrange; set up 日常 | rìcháng | daily; routine 正题 | zhèngtí | main topic; subject under discussion 反感 | fǎngǎn | antipathy; dislike; be averse to 反馈 | fǎnkuì | feedback; response 下意识 | xiàyìshì | subconscious; instinctively 秘诀 | mìjué | secret; knack; key 诀窍 | juéqiào | secret; trick; know-how 一以不变应万变 | yī yǐ búbiàn yìng wànbiàn | handle all changes with constancy; maintain composure amidst changes 表情包 | biǎoqíngbāo | meme; emoji sticker 抽象 | chōuxiàng | abstract 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 生硬 | shēngyìng | stiff; mechanical; rigid 纯文字 | chún wénzì | plain text 维度 | wéidù | dimension 赋予 | fùyǔ | endow; entrust; confer 情绪 | qíngxù | mood; emotion; feeling 语境 | yǔjìng | context 场面话 | chǎngmiàn huà | polite formulas; conventional remarks; social pleasantries 买单 | mǎidān | pay the bill 经济状况 | jīngjì zhuàngkuàng | economic status; financial condition 预算 | yùsuàn | budget 直白 | zhíbái | straightforward; candid; blunt 现金 | xiànjīn | cash 聚餐 | jùcān | dine together; party meal 请客 | qǐngkè | treat somebody to dinner; play the host 去世 | qùshì | pass away; die 过世 | guòshì | pass away 仙逝 | xiānshì | pass away (used for respected elders or monks) 西天 | Xītiān | Western Heaven (Buddhist paradise) 马克思 | Mǎkèsī | Karl Marx 归宿 | guīsù | final destination; home; inevitable result 宗教 | zōngjiào | religion 极乐世界 | jílè shìjiè | Land of Ultimate Bliss (Paradise) 古人 | gǔrén | ancients; people of ancient times 长胖 | zhǎngpàng | put on weight; gain weight 消耗 | xiāohào | consume; exhaust; drain 脑力 | nǎolì | brainpower; mental effort 精力 | jīnglì | energy; vigor 亲近 | qīnjìn | close; intimate 耐心 | nàixīn | patience; patient 胖瘦 | pàngshòu | weight (lit. fat and thin) 潜意识 | qiányìshì | subconscious mind; subconsciousness 唐突 | tángtū | abrupt; rude; blunt 冒犯 | màofàn | offend; affront; assault 本意 | běnyì | original intention; real intent 大体 | dàtǐ | generally; mostly 打压式 | dǎyāshì | oppressive; suppressive style (education/parenting) 上一辈 | shàng yībèi | the older generation 表扬 | biǎoyáng | praise; commend; cite 骄傲 | jiāo'ào | proud; pride 情感 | qínggǎn | emotion; feeling; sentiment 夫妻 | fūqī | husband and wife 情侣 | qínglǚ | sweethearts; romantic couple 环境 | huánjìng | environment; surroundings; circumstance 衬托 | chèntuō | set off; serve as a foil to 愧疚 | kuìjiù | compunction; conscience-stricken; remorse 歉意 | qiànyì | apology; regret 面子 | miànzi | face; reputation; self-respect 感同身受 | gǎntóng shēnshòu | feel as if one experiences it oneself; empathize deeply 失恋 | shīliàn | broken heart; suffer the loss of love 开除 | kāichú | fire; dismiss; discharge 好奇 | hàoqí | curious; full of curiosity 深究 | shēnjiū | look into deeply; study thoroughly 安慰 | ānwèi | comfort; console; solace 气愤 | qìfèn | furious; indignant; angry 共情 | gòngqíng | empathize; emotional resonance 局促 | júcù | cramped; uneasy; nervous 小心 | xiǎoxīn | cautious; careful 最终 | zuìzhōng | ultimate; final; at last 境界 | jìngjiè | boundary; state; realm Powered by Firstory Hosting

Today I am chatting with Jinyu whose Swiss boyfriend is also learning Mandarin! Is teaching our partner Chinese romantic or exhausting? What are the different tricks or tips we used to learn language from each other through a relationship? 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/e6e57964-77bb-4ed0-b494-8af7858be6b9 ====== 探望 | tànwàng | visit; pay a visit to 千里迢迢 | qiānlǐ-tiáotiáo | from thousands of miles away; far-away 探索 | tànsuǒ | explore; search for 司机 | sījī | driver 八卦 | bāguà | gossip 兼 | jiān | concurrently; holding two roles simultaneously 驾照 | jiàzhào | driver's license 自驾游 | zìjiàyóu | road trip; self-driving tour 红娘 | hóngniáng | matchmaker 牵桥搭线 | qiānqiáo-dāxiàn | act as a bridge; mediate between parties 农历 | nónglì | traditional lunar calendar 震惊 | zhènjīng | shocked; astonished 语言交换 | yǔyán jiāohuàn | language exchange 同好 | tónghào | person with the same hobby/interest 途径 | tújìng | channel; pathway; way 惯性 | guànxìng | inertia; habit 古诗 | gǔshī | ancient poetry 曲项向天歌 | qūxiàng xiàngtiān gē | sing towards the sky with a curved neck 扯 | chě | chat aimlessly; stray off topic 间隙 | jiànxì | interval; gap; break 访谈 | fǎngtán | interview 深耕 | shēngēng | cultivate deeply; delve deeply into a field 议题 | yìtí | topic for discussion; issue 口音 | kǒuīn | accent 暂停键 | zàntíngjiàn | pause button 思绪 | sīxù | train of thought; thinking 打断 | dǎduàn | interrupt; break 脱口秀 | tuōkǒu xiù | stand-up comedy; talk show 活跃 | huóyuè | active; lively; dynamic 抢 | qiǎng | scramble for; fight to talk over each other 混乱 | hùnluàn | chaotic; confusing 梗 | gěng | punchline; meme; running joke; joke reference 双关 | shuāngguān | pun; double entendre 奥利奥 | àolì'ào | Oreo (biscuit) 巧妙 | qiǎomiào | ingenious; clever 品牌 | pǐnpái | brand 家长群 | jiāzhǎngqún | parent-teacher group chat 班主任 | bānzhǔrèn | headteacher; homeroom teacher 纪律 | jìlǜ | discipline 行政 | xíngzhèng | administration; administrative work 班长 | bānzhǎng | class monitor; class president 输出 | shūchū | output; transmit; export (e.g. cultural export) 舌尖上的中国 | shéjiān shàng de zhōngguó | A Bite of China (documentary series) 老旧 | lǎojiù | old and dilapidated; outdated 纪录片 | jìlùpiàn | documentary 中华 | zhōnghuá | China; Chinese culture 写实 | xiěshí | realistic; factual depiction 面食 | miànshí | wheat-based food; noodles and pastries 碳水 | tànshuǐ | carbohydrates 情结 | qíngjié | complex; deep emotional attachment 埋汰 | máitai | belittle; speak ill of; criticize 偏好 | piānhào | preference 油条 | yóutiáo | deep-fried dough sticks 蒸 | zhēng | steam 咸 | xián | salty 流行 | liúxíng | popular; trendy 燕麦奶 | yànmài nǎi | oat milk 概念 | gàiniàn | concept 豆制品 | dòuzhìpǐn | soy products; bean curd products 功夫 | gōngfu | skill; craftsmanship; hard work 一石二鸟 | yīshí-èrniǎo | kill two birds with one stone 一箭双雕 | yījiàn-shuāngdiāo | achieve two goals with one action 凝聚力 | níngjùlì | cohesion; solidarity 省得 | shěngde | so as to save; avoid having to 极具 | jíjù | extremely; hugely 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 词汇 | cíhuì | vocabulary; terms 瓢泼大雨 | piáopō-dàyǔ | torrential rain; downpour 热身 | rèshēn | warm up 长进 | zhǎngjìn | progress; improvement 退步 | tuìbù | regress; fall behind 自然而然 | zìrán'érrán | naturally; spontaneously 三天打鱼，两天晒网 | sāntiān dǎyú, liǎngtiān shàiwǎng | lack perseverance; act inconsistently 谚语 | yànyǔ | proverb; saying 持续 | chíxù | continuous; sustained 音标 | yīnbīao | phonetic symbol 白话 | báihuà | Cantonese vernacular; spoken language 语气词 | yǔqìcí | modal particle; tone-indicating word 书面语 | shūmiànyǔ | written language 混淆 | hùnxiáo | confuse; blur 音调 | yīndiào | pitch; tone (in languages) 系统 | xìtǒng | systematic; structured 汉语 | hànyǔ | Mandarin Chinese language 精进 | jīngjìn | refine; polish; strive to improve 沉浸式 | chénjìnshì | immersive 借口 | jièkǒu | excuse; pretext 动词变位 | dòngcí biànwèi | verb conjugation 否定语态 | fǒudìng yǔtài | negative mood/structure 立场 | lìchǎng | stance; attitude; position 彼此 | bǐcǐ | each other; mutually 错误百出 | cuòwù-bǎichū | full of errors/mistakes 沉浸 | chénjìn | immerse oneself 补录 | bǔlù | supplementary recording; add-on recording 出镜 | chūjìng | appear on camera/show up in a media piece 标准 | biāozhǔn | standard; fluent; accurate Powered by Firstory Hosting

Today, Ren Fei and I are talking about a heavy but important topic: our anxieties about death. We discuss losing loved ones and our own mortality as we get older. Do you also have these existential fears? 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/9718667d-1d0a-423c-97ba-7ab14869fd65 ==================== 沉重 | chénzhòng | heavy; serious 恐惧 | kǒngjù | fear; dread 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxiety; anxious 步入 | bùrù | to step into; to enter (an age, a stage) 祖父祖母 | zǔfù zǔmǔ | grandparents 去世 | qùshì | to pass away; to die (euphemism) 在世 | zàishì | to be living; to be alive 年迈 | niánmài | old; aged 离世 | líshì | to leave the world; to pass away (euphemism) 无力 | wúlì | powerless; lacking strength 陪伴 | péibàn | to accompany 病情 | bìngqíng | patient's condition 恶化 | èhuà | to worsen; to deteriorate 并发症 | bìngfāzhèng | complication (in medicine) 恶劣 | èliè | vile; nasty; of poor quality 物理距离 | wùlǐ jùlí | physical distance 弱势 | ruòshì | vulnerable; disadvantaged 境地 | jìngdì | situation; circumstances 格外 | géwài | especially; particularly 思念 | sīniàn | to miss; to long for 敏感 | mǐngǎn | sensitive 多疑 | duōyí | suspicious; paranoid 紧密 | jǐnmì | close; intimate 中风 | zhòngfēng | stroke (medical condition) 不巧 | bùqiǎo | unfortunately; inopportune 得知 | dézhī | to find out; to learn of 自责 | zìzé | to blame oneself 责怪 | zéguài | to blame; to rebuke 旅程 | lǚchéng | journey; trip 涌上 | yǒngshàng | to surge; to well up 出钱出力 | chūqián chūlì | to contribute money and effort 创伤 | chuāngshāng | trauma 任性 | rènxìng | willful; headstrong; capricious 病床 | bìngchuáng | sickbed 奄奄一息 | yǎnyǎnyìxī | on the verge of death; at one's last gasp 事后 | shìhòu | after the event; afterwards 病痛 | bìngtòng | pain and suffering of illness 折磨 | zhémó | to torment; to torture 底子 | dǐzi | foundation; base (e.g., of one's health) 病魔 | bìngmó | serious illness (personified as a demon) 斗争 | dòuzhēng | to struggle; to fight 遗憾 | yíhàn | regret; pity 委婉 | wěiwǎn | euphemistic; tactful 过世 | guòshì | to pass away; to die (euphemism) 情节 | qíngjié | plot; circumstances 深层 | shēncéng | deep layer; deep level 觉醒 | juéxǐng | to awaken; awakening (of consciousness) 葬礼 | zànglǐ | funeral 复活 | fùhuó | to revive; to bring back to life 神奇 | shénqí | magical; miraculous 疯狂 | fēngkuáng | insane; crazy 芭比娃娃 | bābǐ wáwa | Barbie doll 议论 | yìlùn | to discuss; to comment on 十字路口 | shízì lùkǒu | crossroads; intersection 车祸 | chēhuò | car accident 下意识 | xià yìshi | subconsciously 晕倒 | yūndǎo | to faint; to pass out 气血 | qìxuè | Qi and blood (in Traditional Chinese Medicine) 不知所措 | bùzhī suǒ cuò | to be at a loss; not know what to do 苏醒 | sūxǐng | to wake up; to regain consciousness 心理阴影 | xīnlǐ yīnyǐng | psychological trauma; a lingering shadow on one's mind 心思细腻 | xīnsi xìnì | thoughtful and meticulous; sensitive 悲观 | bēiguān | pessimistic 坦诚 | tǎnchéng | frank; honest; open 肺炎 | fèiyán | pneumonia 报喜不报忧 | bàoxǐ bù bàoyōu | to report good news but not bad news 出发点 | chūfādiǎn | starting point; motive 瞎着急 | xiāzhāojí | to worry unnecessarily 亲子关系 | qīnzǐ guānxì | parent-child relationship 向往 | xiàngwǎng | to yearn for; to long for 重症病房 | zhòngzhèng bìngfáng | intensive care unit (ICU) 监护 | jiānhù | to monitor; guardianship 意识 | yìshi | consciousness 安乐死 | ānlèsǐ | euthanasia 不忍心 | bù rěnxīn | cannot bear to; to not have the heart to 拔掉管子 | bádiào guǎnzi | to pull out the tubes (life support) 抢救 | qiǎngjiù | to rescue; to save (a life) 不孝 | búxiào | unfilial 观念 | guānniàn | concept; idea; notion 受罪 | shòuzuì | to endure hardship; to suffer 孝顺 | xiàoshùn | filial piety; to be filial 养育之恩 | yǎngyù zhī ēn | the grace of being raised (by parents) 颠簸 | diānbǒ | to jolt; to bump; turbulence 地形地势 | dìxíng dìshì | topography; terrain 迫降 | pòjiàng | to force a landing 惊慌失措 | jīnghuāng shīcuò | panic-stricken; to be scared out of one's wits 祈祷 | qídǎo | to pray 淡定 | dàndìng | calm; composed 后怕 | hòupà | fear after the event; lingering fear 坠毁 | zhuìhuǐ | to crash (of a plane) 操作失误 | cāozuò shīwù | operational error 触动 | chùdòng | to touch somebody emotionally; to stir up feelings 绝症 | juézhèng | terminal illness; incurable disease 不治之症 | búzhìzhīzhèng | incurable disease 丧失 | sàngshī | to lose; to forfeit 落差感 | luòchā gǎn | sense of disparity or disappointment 白发人送黑发人 | báifàrén sòng hēifàrén | an old person mourning a young person's death (lit. white-haired person sends off black-haired person) 棺材 | guāncai | coffin 悼念 | dàoniàn | to grieve; to mourn 疗愈 | liáoyù | to heal; therapeutic 契机 | qìjī | opportunity; turning point 遗书 | yíshū | will; suicide note; final letter 荒唐 | huāngtáng | absurd; preposterous 慰藉 | wèijiè | comfort; consolation 驱走厄运 | qūzǒu èyùn | to drive away bad luck Powered by Firstory Hosting

Today I'm joined by Shuang, a new friend from Sweden! We're both from huge cities in China but now live in a smaller one. We're chatting about the pros and cons of big city vs. small city life. Do you prefer the hustle and bustle or a quieter pace? 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/f354914a-d403-4d6c-9a53-5dff9b5e2451 ==================== 播客 | bōkè | podcast 返场 | fǎnchǎng | encore; to return to the stage/show 嘉宾 | jiābīn | guest (of a show or event) 读博 | dúbó | to pursue a doctoral degree 本科 | běnkē | undergraduate course 研究生 | yánjiūshēng | graduate student 博士 | bóshì | PhD; doctor 无缝衔接 | wúfèng xiánjiē | seamless connection/transition 落后 | luòhòu | to fall behind; to lag 被辞退 | bèi cítuì | to be fired; to be dismissed 待业 | dàiyè | unemployed; waiting for employment 潇洒 | xiāosǎ | natural and unrestrained; effortlessly cool 谦让 | qiānràng | to be modest and decline compliments; self-effacing 普及 | pǔjí | to popularize; to make universal 科普 | kēpǔ | to popularize science; popular science 居民 | jūmín | resident; inhabitant 对比 | duìbǐ | to contrast; comparison 人口 | rénkǒu | population 尺度 | chǐdù | scale; measure; yardstick 点子 | diǎnzi | key point; the crux of the matter 上映 | shàngyìng | to be showing (of a movie); to be released 搜 | sōu | to search 场次 | chǎngcì | screening time; session (for a movie or performance) 凑 | còu | to gather together; to manage to find (time, money) 预定 | yùdìng | to book; to reserve 具象 | jùxiàng | concrete; specific (as opposed to abstract) 正宗 | zhèngzōng | authentic; genuine 西化 | xīhuà | westernized 规模 | guīmó | scale; size; scope 地铁线 | dìtiěxiàn | subway line 在建 | zàijiàn | under construction 轻轨 | qīngguǐ | light rail 轨道 | guǐdào | track; rail 跨区域 | kuàqūyù | cross-regional; inter-regional 混淆 | hùnxiáo | to confuse; to mix up 疑惑 | yíhuò | to feel confused; to have doubts 演唱会 | yǎnchànghuì | concert 国际巨星 | guójì jùxīng | international superstar 大都市 | dàdūshì | metropolis 痛点 | tòngdiǎn | pain point 音乐剧 | yīnyuèjù | musical (theater) 展览 | zhǎnlǎn | exhibition; show 成本 | chéngběn | cost 额外 | éwài | extra; additional 签证 | qiānzhèng | visa 领事馆 | lǐngshìguǎn | consulate 大使馆 | dàshǐguǎn | embassy 顺道 | shùndào | on the way; while passing by 整体 | zhěngtǐ | overall; whole 生活质量 | shēnghuó zhìliàng | quality of life 房租 | fángzū | rent (for a house or apartment) 县城 | xiànchéng | county town 三线城市 | sānxiàn chéngshì | third-tier city 停顿 | tíngdùn | to pause 一线城市 | yīxiàn chéngshì | first-tier city 等级 | děngjí | rank; level; tier 北上广深 | Běi Shàng Guǎng Shēn | Abbreviation for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen (China's four first-tier cities) 新一线城市 | xīn yīxiàn chéngshì | new first-tier city 竞争 | jìngzhēng | to compete; competition 省会 | shěnghuì | provincial capital 十八线 | shíbāxiàn | 18th-tier; slang for something or someone obscure, unknown, or insignificant 行政区 | xíngzhèngqū | administrative district 划分 | huàfēn | to divide; division 县 | xiàn | county 乡 | xiāng | township 村 | cūn | village 镇 | zhèn | town 乡镇 | xiāngzhèn | small towns and villages 岔开 | chàkāi | to branch off; to diverge (from a topic) 介意 | jièyì | to mind; to take offense 名气 | míngqì | fame; reputation 面熟 | miànshú | to look familiar 活力 | huólì | vitality; energy 惬意 | qièyì | pleased; cozy; comfortable; content 可获得性 | kě huòdé xìng | accessibility; availability 探索 | tànsuǒ | to explore 社交平台 | shèjiāo píngtái | social media platform 无意中 | wúyìzhōng | accidentally; unintentionally 旅游景点 | lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn | tourist attraction 俯瞰 | fǔkàn | to look down from a height; to overlook 老地方 | lǎo dìfang | the usual place; a familiar spot one often goes to 链接 | liànjiē | connection; link 焦虑 | jiāolǜ | anxious; anxiety 休闲活动 | xiūxián huódòng | leisure activities 兴趣爱好 | xìngqù àihào | hobbies and interests 舞种 | wǔzhǒng | type of dance; dance genre 融入感 | róngrù gǎn | sense of belonging; feeling of integration 一回生二回熟 | yī huí shēng, èr huí shú | strangers at first meeting, friends the second time; an idiom describing how familiarity grows quickly 紧密 | jǐnmì | close; intimate; tight 与人为乐 | yǔ rén wéi lè | to enjoy sharing happiness with others; often used to describe someone who is a people person 厌恶 | yànwù | to detest; to loathe; disgust 寒暄 | hánxuān | to exchange conventional greetings; small talk 拼桌 | pīnzhuō | to share a table (in a restaurant) 不期而遇 | bù qī ér yù | to meet by chance; an unexpected encounter 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 圈子 | quānzi | circle (of friends, social); community 闹矛盾 | nào máodùn | to have a conflict; to be on bad terms 消散 | xiāosàn | to dissipate; to disappear 社会阶级 | shèhuì jiējī | social class 拓宽视野 | tuòkuān shìyě | to broaden one's horizons Powered by Firstory Hosting

Today, I'm chatting with Gloria for a follow-up episode, and I'm thrilled to announce that her crush from our last chat is now her boyfriend! We dive into their new reality though: a long-distance relationship. Is it challenging? What makes a long-distance relationship work, or fail? 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/2582f398-23d0-4c71-bfce-7e044ce8b75e ==================== 续集 | xùjí | sequel 感情 | gǎnqíng | feeling; emotion; affection 话题 | huàtí | subject; topic 支招 | zhī zhāo | to give advice; to suggest a move or trick 贴士 | tiēshì | tips (loanword from English) 招式 | zhāoshì | a move in martial arts; a trick 招法 | zhāofǎ | method; move; trick 建议 | jiànyì | suggestion; advice 升级 | shēngjí | to upgrade; to escalate 咨询 | zīxún | to consult; consultation 专门 | zhuānmén | specialized; specially 高手 | gāoshǒu | master; expert 大师 | dàshī | great master; master 操纵 | cāozòng | to manipulate; to control 真诚 | zhēnchéng | sincere; genuine 异地恋 | yìdìliàn | long-distance relationship 处境 | chǔjìng | situation; plight 季度 | jìdù | quarter (of a year) 第三地 | dì sān dì | third location; third place 时差 | shíchā | time difference; jet lag 感触 | gǎnchù | thoughts and feelings; emotional stirring 讨厌 | tǎoyàn | to dislike; to loathe 理想 | lǐxiǎng | ideal 状况 | zhuàngkuàng | condition; state; situation 放弃 | fàngqì | to give up; to abandon 彼此 | bǐcǐ | each other; one another 独立 | dúlì | independent 伴侣 | bànlǚ | partner; companion 程度 | chéngdù | degree; level 保留 | bǎoliú | to retain; to reserve 独立性 | dúlìxìng | independence 固定 | gùdìng | fixed; regular 随意 | suíyì | as one pleases; casual 双方 | shuāngfāng | both parties; both sides 安排 | ānpái | to arrange; arrangement 问候 | wènhòu | to send one's regards to; to say hello to 煲电话粥 | bāo diànhuà zhōu | to talk on the phone for a very long time 夸张 | kuāzhāng | to exaggerate; exaggerated 出国 | chūguó | to go abroad 留学 | liúxué | to study abroad 绝对 | juéduì | absolute; absolutely 影响 | yǐngxiǎng | influence; effect 说法 | shuōfǎ | statement; way of saying things 七年之痒 | qī nián zhī yǎng | seven-year itch 诱惑 | yòuhuò | temptation; to tempt 继续 | jìxù | to continue; to go on 变淡 | biàndàn | to fade; to become weaker (of feelings) 分手 | fēnshǒu | to break up 情侣 | qínglǚ | couple; lovers 艰难 | jiānnán | difficult; hard 挑战 | tiǎozhàn | challenge 时期 | shíqī | period; phase 甜蜜期 | tiánmì qī | honeymoon period; sweet period 蜜月期 | mìyuè qī | honeymoon period 习惯 | xíguàn | habit; to be used to 时间节点 | shíjiān jiédiǎn | time point; milestone 放大 | fàngdà | to enlarge; to magnify 新鲜 | xīnxiān | fresh 成熟 | chéngshú | mature; ripe 后期 | hòuqī | later stage; later period 考虑 | kǎolǜ | to consider; to think over 长远来看 | cóng chángyuǎn láikàn | in the long run 可持续 | kěchíxù | sustainable 选项 | xuǎnxiàng | option; choice 共同 | gòngtóng | common; shared 目标 | mùbiāo | target; goal 时间线 | shíjiānxiàn | timeline 愿景 | yuànjǐng | vision (for the future) 遥遥无期 | yáoyáo wúqī | not to be expected for a long time yet; to be a long way off 绝望 | juéwàng | despair; to give up all hope 现状 | xiànzhuàng | current situation; status quo 满意 | mǎnyì | satisfied; pleased 大洲 | dàzhōu | continent 频率 | pínlǜ | frequency 急迫 | jípò | urgent; pressing 亚洲 | Yàzhōu | Asia 相比于 | xiāngbǐ yú | compared to 欧洲 | Ōuzhōu | Europe 生活质量 | shēnghuó zhìliàng | quality of life 舒适 | shūshì | comfortable; cozy 心安 | xīn'ān | to feel at ease; relieved 确定性 | quèdìngxìng | certainty; definiteness 实习 | shíxí | internship 可预见 | kě yùjiàn | foreseeable; predictable 决心 | juéxīn | determination; to make up one's mind 凑时间 | còu shíjiān | to manage to find time 情意绵绵 | qíngyì miánmián | overflowing with love and affection 你侬我侬 | nǐ nóng wǒ nóng | to be deeply in love; billing and cooing 承诺 | chéngnuò | promise; commitment 投入 | tóurù | to invest; to put into 回忆 | huíyì | memory; to recall 遗憾 | yíhàn | regret; pity 害怕 | hàipà | to be afraid of; to fear 疫情 | yìqíng | epidemic situation 频繁 | pínfán | frequent; often 真人 | zhēnrén | real person (esp. in contrast to a picture or virtual representation) 为爱 | wèi ài | for love 大动干戈 | dà dòng gāngē | to go to war; (fig.) to make a big fuss; to take drastic measures 深厚 | shēnhòu | deep; profound Powered by Firstory Hosting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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