MaoMi Chinese
MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
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342 episodes
Members #94 Shidu Elderly: Losing an Only Child 失独老人
When the news fades, the parents stay. After the Zhang Yingying case, this MaoMi Chinese+ episode looks at what happens to mothers and fathers who lose their only child in China. A quiet, heavy topic about loss, ageing, and lives that don’t sto...
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#248 When a Story Doesn’t End 章莹颖案
Today's Episode:A name many people in China remember. In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we gently revisit the case of Zhang Yingying and focus on the parents left behind. A quiet, serious story about loss, love, and what it means ...
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Members #93 Eight Meanings of 老 说说“老”
Why does 老 sometimes mean old, but sometimes mean experienced, close, or even cute? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we unpack one small word with many meanings. You will see how 老 changes feeling and relationship in real Chinese. Simple example...
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#247 Love You, My Old self. See You Tomorrow.” 爱你老己，明天见
Today's Episode:A simple sentence has taken over Chinese social media: “Love you, old self. See you tomorrow.” Why does it touch so many young people? In this episode, we explore where it came from, what it really means, and why b...
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Members #92 Learn Chinese from the Headlines-Weight Management 听新闻学中文-体重管理
In this MaoMi Chinese+, we will look at real Chinese news headlines about Hangzhou’s weight management plan. We will break down simple words, read between the lines, and see how media language shapes opinions. A great chance to learn Chinese th...
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#246 Chinese Government Started to Manage People’s Weight? 中国开始管理人们体重了？
Today's Episode:Is “losing weight” on your 2026 resolution? In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about a new policy in Hangzhou where the city begins to manage residents’ body weight. Is it about health, control, or good habi...
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Members #91 Is Work-Life Balance Impossible in China? 工作和生活的平衡
Work–life balance sounds simple, but in China it’s much harder than it looks. After the story of the “fastest nurse”, this episode explores overtime culture, pressure at work, and why so many people feel unable to switch off. Can we really sepa...
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#245 The Fastest Nurse in China and Debate about her最快护士和她的争议
Today's Episode:A nurse, a marathon champion, and a big online debate. In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about Zhang Shuihua, known as “the fastest nurse”. Why did her words after winning a marathon cause so much discussio...
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Members #90 2025 TV shows for Chinese Learners 可以学中文的电视节目
Want to learn Chinese through real TV shows? In this episode of MaoMi Chinese+, we explore Chinese dramas and variety shows from 2025 that learners can actually understand. From school life and work pressure to love, travel and comedy, find out...
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#244 Why New Year Resolution fail 新年计划总失败?
Today's Episode:New year, new resolution. Or the same plans that quietly fail? In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about New Year resolutions: big ambitions, small realities, and why so many plans don’t last. From cooking at...
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Members #89 2025 Most Mentioned Word 活人感
Perfect faces, perfect lives, perfect videos, and people are tired. In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore 活人感, one of 2025’s most talked-about words. Why do Chinese netizens crave “real people” online, and what does 活人感 really mean?...
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#243 Walking the Line on Chinese Social Media擦边
Today's Episode:In this episode, we unpack 擦边, content that touches the line but doesn’t cross it. This is also one of the most mentioned word in China 2025! What does it mean, why is it everywhere, and why does it spark debate in...
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Episode 243
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Members #88 You get what you pay for 便宜没好货
Very cheap group tours can look attractive, but they often come with hidden problems. In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we talk about what can go wrong on low-price tours, how people feel when things aren’t as expected. Be careful, and be mindful...
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#242 Why Chinese old people love tour group? 为什么大爷大妈喜欢旅游团？
Today's Episode:Have you noticed that many Chinese tour groups are full of older people? In this episode, we talk about why 大爷大妈 love group travel, how time, language and safety play a role, and what this says about travel culture...
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Members #87 Leave Me Alone in Chinese 我想静一静
How do you say “I want to be alone” in natural Chinese? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, you’ll learn many gentle, polite ways to say it — with simple sentences, slow explanations, and lots of examples you can actually use.There are al...
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#241 The Rise of Eating Alone in China 一人食
Today's Episode:Eating alone is becoming more popular in China. In this episode, we talk about 一人食 — what it means, why young people choose it, and why eating alone doesn’t always mean being lonely. Simple Chinese, real life, real...
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Episode 241
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Members #86 The Secret Meaning Behind Chinese Movie Titles 电影的中文神翻译
In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we look at some fun and surprising Chinese translations of famous films, and explore the culture, humour, and history behind them. If you’ve ever wondered why titles change so much in China, this one’s for you!.<...
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#240 The Chinese Dubbing of Zootopia 2 Caused Debate 中文配音引争议
Today's Episode:Why do so many Chinese viewers love Zootopia 2 but dislike its Chinese dubbing? In this episode, we explore why celebrity voice acting often feels “not right”, why people say they “get pulled out of the st...
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Episode 240
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Members #85 Breakfast in China 中国的早餐
In this MaoMi Chinese+, we will discover China’s breakfast culture! From hot, filling meals in the north to soft, light dishes in the south, and unique local specialties in every city. Learn about morning markets, local traditions, and the warm...
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#239 A Brit in China’s Kitchen 做中国菜的英国人
Today's Episode:Discover how a young woman from the UK fell head-over-heels for Chinese food and became one of its greatest storytellers. In this episode, meet Fuchsia Dunlop — the first foreigner to train at a Sichuan chef school...
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Members #84 ‘Blind’ Expressions 说说盲
In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we open another kind of “blind box”, which is words with 盲. What do they really mean? How do Chinese people use them? You’ll get clear explanations, natural examples, and speaking practice to help you remember fa...
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#238 Why Are Blind Boxes So Popular in China? 为什么盲盒这么受欢迎？
Today's Episode:Blind boxes are one of the hottest trends in China. What’s the secret behind their charm? Let’s talk about the excitement, the collecting culture, the social side, and why some people can’t stop buying them. Fun or...
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Members #83 Pet Economy in China 宠物经济
Want to know why cats and dogs are taking over Chinese homes? 🐱🐶 In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore China’s pet culture, stray animals, and what it really means to be a responsible pet owner — plus new vocabulary and speaking practice!<...
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#237 Leftovers for 120 Cats 剩菜养活120只流浪猫
Today's Episode:On today’s episode of MaoMi Chinese, let’s meet Xuanxuan, a shy young woman with a huge heart. She boldly asks strangers at weddings if she can take their leftovers… and brings them home to feed 120 str...
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Members #82 Internet Celebrity Economy 网红经济
A smile made Ding Zhen famous across China — but what does his story tell us about China’s “internet celebrity economy”? In this episode, we explore how online fame brings both opportunity and pressure. Would you want to be an influencer?
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