瞎扯学中文 Convo Chinese

Do you believe in "a good fortune"? Today we talk about luck, superstition, and Chinese folklore with Jane! From zodiac predictions and ancient traditions like the Yellow Calendar to modern AI fortune-telling....
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迷信 | míxìn | superstition
玄学 | xuánxué | metaphysics; occultism
玄乎 | xuánhu | mysterious; incredible; abstruse
火爆 | huǒbào | fiery; booming; popular
求助于 | qiúzhùyú | to seek help from
上行期 | shàngxíngqī | upturn period; period of growth
下行 | xiàxíng | downward trend; declining
借助 | jièzhù | to draw on; to have recourse to; to make use of
庙宇 | miàoyǔ | temples and monasteries
道观 | dàoguàn | Taoist temple
道教 | dàojiào | Taoism
佛教 | fójiào | Buddhism
运势 | yùnshì | luck; fortune
走向 | zǒuxiàng | trend; direction; to move towards
势头 | shìtóu | momentum; tendency
黄历 | huánglì | almanac; lunar calendar
宜 | yí | suitable; appropriate
远行 | yuǎnxíng | to travel far; distant journey
生肖 | shēngxiào | Chinese zodiac; animal sign
合得来 | hédelái | to get along well; to be compatible
冲 | chōng | to clash; to conflict with (in zodiac, etc.)
金木水火土 | jīnmùshuǐhuǒtǔ | five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth)
星座 | xīngzuò | constellation; zodiac sign
算命 | suànmìng | to tell fortunes
生辰八字 | shēngchénbāzì | the eight characters of the time of birth (used in fortune-telling)
时辰 | shíchén | the 12 two-hour periods of the day; a moment in time
命里 | mìnglǐ | in one's fate
大劫 | dàjié | great calamity; severe disaster
桃花运 | táohuāyùn | luck in love; romantic encounters
博主 | bózhǔ | blogger; vlogger
节点 | jiédiǎn | node; crucial point
扯 | chě | to talk nonsense; to prattle
胡说八道 | húshuōbādào | to talk nonsense; to jabber
逻辑 | luójí | logic
科学依据 | kēxuéyījù | scientific basis/evidence
因果 | yīnguǒ | cause and effect; karma
当事人 | dāngshìrén | person concerned; party (to a case)
安慰剂效应 | ānwèijìxiàoyìng | placebo effect
信心满满 | xìnxīnmǎnmǎn | full of confidence
看手相 | kànshǒuxiàng | to practice palmistry; to read palms
看面相 | kànmiànxiàng | to practice physiognomy; to read faces
升学 | shēngxué | to enter a higher-level school
许愿 | xǔyuàn | to make a wish
还愿 | huányuàn | to fulfill a vow
体系 | tǐxì | system; setup
高考 | gāokǎo | national college entrance examination
静安寺 | Jìng'ānsì | Jing'an Temple (a famous temple in Shanghai)
大佛 | dàfó | Giant Buddha statue
雕像 | diāoxiàng | sculpture; statue
佛祖 | fózǔ | Buddha
老天爷 | lǎotiānyé | Heaven; God (colloquial)
保佑 | bǎoyòu | to bless; to protect (by God)
口语化 | kǒuyǔhuà | colloquial; vernacular
细分 | xìfēn | to subdivide; to segment
拜佛 | bàifó | to worship Buddha
金发碧眼 | jīnfàbìyǎn | blonde hair and blue eyes
传开 | chuánkāi | to spread (of news, etc.)
免签政策 | miǎnqiānzhèngcè | visa-free policy
礼貌性地 | lǐmàoxìngde | out of courtesy; politely
双手合十 | shuāngshǒuhéshí | to put one's palms together (as a sign of respect or prayer)
灶王爷 | zàowángyé | Kitchen God
观世音菩萨 | Guānshìyīn Púsà | Guanyin Bodhisattva
财神爷 | cáishényé | God of Wealth
年初五 | niánchūwǔ | the fifth day of the Lunar New Year
鞭炮 | biānpào | firecrackers
迎财神 | yíngcáishén | to welcome the God of Wealth
怜悯心 | liánmǐnxīn | compassion; mercy
普度众生 | pǔdùzhòngshēng | to save all living beings (Buddhist concept)
玉佩 | yùpèi | jade pendant
文昌菩萨 | Wénchāng Púsà | Wenchang Bodhisattva (God of Culture and Literature)
本命年 | běnmìngnián | zodiac year (the year of one's birth animal sign)
属相 | shǔxiàng | animal sign of the Chinese zodiac
经 | jīng | sutra; scripture
内裤 | nèikù | underpants
可行 | kěxíng | feasible; workable
手链 | shǒuliàn | bracelet
挫折 | cuòzhé | setback; frustration
对冲 | duìchōng | to hedge; to offset
乳牙 | rǔyá | milk tooth; deciduous tooth
东倒西歪 | dōngdǎoxīwāi | to sway from side to side; to be in a mess
齐 | qí | even; neat; uniform
房顶 | fángdǐng | roof
牙槽 | yácáo | alveolar bone; tooth socket
牙齿矫正 | yáchǐjiǎozhèng | orthodontics; teeth straightening
迷信 | míxìn | superstition
谐音梗 | xiéyīngěng | pun based on homophones
嫁得远 | jiàdeyuǎn | to marry far away
预言成真 | yùyánchéngzhēn | prediction comes true
祖籍 | zǔjí | ancestral home
衣装 | yīzhuāng | clothing; attire
仪容仪表 | yíróngyíbiǎo | appearance and bearing
寓意 | yùyì | implied meaning; moral
抱怨 | bàoyuàn | to complain; to grumble
发牢骚 | fālāosāo | to grumble; to complain
熬猪油 | áo zhūyóu | to render lard
猪油渣 | zhūyóuzhā | crispy lard residue (after rendering)
椒盐 | jiāoyán | pepper salt
零食 | língshí | snack
吐槽 | tǔcáo | to ridicule; to make fun of; to complain
贫困 | pínkùn | impoverished; poor
物资匮乏 | wùzīkuìfá | shortage of materials; scarcity of goods
宝贵 | bǎoguì | valuable; precious
重男轻女 | zhòngnánqīngnǚ | to value males over females; patriarchal
酸儿辣女 | suānérlànǚ | preferring sour food indicates a boy, spicy food a girl (a folk saying)
科学依据 | kēxuéyījù | scientific basis; scientific evidence
忌讳 | jìhuì | taboo; to avoid as taboo
六六大顺 | liùliùdàshùn | everything goes smoothly (lit. six-six great success)
发财 | fācái | to get rich; to make a fortune
深谙 | shēn'ān | to be well-versed in; to be thoroughly familiar with
吉利 | jílì | auspicious; lucky
代号 | dàihào | code name; designation
添 | tiān | to add; to increase
践行 | jiànxíng | to practice; to carry out
事已密成 | shìyǐmìchéng | the matter will succeed if kept secret (a folk saying)
呵护 | hēhù | to cherish; to protect
立 flag | lì flag | to set a goal publicly (internet slang)
督促 | dūcù | to supervise and urge
浇灌 | jiāoguàn | to water; to irrigate
犒劳 | kàoláo | to reward (with food/drink); to console
心理暗示 | xīnlǐ'ànshì | psychological suggestion; autosuggestion
负能量 | fùnéngliàng | negative energy



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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.
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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



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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.
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https://www.yaya.press/doc/2c84360a-9a2d-4528-98b4-e34ea7c18cd0
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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; reluctant to leave



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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!
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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


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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!
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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



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