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.
Episodes
362 episodes
Members #104 You Are ‘Matched’! 你们很搭！
Today's Episode:Ready to level up your Chinese with “搭”? In this MaoMi Chinese+, we’ll explore how this small word is used in many natural, everyday expressions. With clear examples and guided speaking practice, you’ll learn to us...
#258 Work Buddies in China 上班搭子
Today's Episode:What is a “work buddy” in China, and why are young people obsessed with finding a “dazi”? In this episode, we explore this trendy concept, how it reflects modern life, and why light, low-pressure relationships are ...
Members #103 Rising Rates of Sudden Death in China 中国年轻人猝死率攀升
Today's Episode:In China, reports of “sudden death” among overworked employees are becoming increasingly common, raising serious concern. In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we go beyond the headlines to explore why so many workers ar...
#257 ‘Sudden Death’ of a Chinese Celebrity 张雪峰猝死
Today's Episode:A shocking story from China: Zhang Xuefeng, a well-known education figure, has died suddenly. In this episode, we look back at his life, his success, and the intense pressure behind it, and ask: what is the real co...
Members #102 Chinese Sherlock Holmes and His Occupational Sickness 李昌钰和他的职业病Untitled Episode
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we listen to 李昌钰 tell his own life story in Chines. We’ll break it down step by step, learn key vocabulary, and help you understand real spoken Chinese with confidence.<...
#256 One Drop of Blood Solves a Case? The Story of Henry Lee 华人神探李昌钰
Today's Episode:A drop of blood, a strand of hair. Can they really solve a crime? In this episode, we explore the life of Henry Lee, a world-famous Chinese forensic scientist. From a difficult childhood to solving major cases, his...
Members #101 Would You Still Buy This? 315曝光了什么？
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+, we will dive into this year’s 3.15 Gala even more. Which products got exposed? Fake food, unsafe goods… and more! Tune in to see what to watch out for and learn new words while keeping yours...
#255 An Annual TV Show that Exposes Bad Products 315晚会
Today's Episode:Have you heard of China’s 3.15 Gala? Do you know why it makes some companies so nervous every year? Today we will explore what it exposes and see how it helps us stay safe as consumers!Membership Preview:...
Members #100 Women Who Fix 强记女工的故事
Today's Episode:You heard the story of the Qiangji Nügong in the MaoMi Chinese episode. But how do they actually speak in real life? In MaoMi Chinese+, we analyse a real interview and help you understand natural spoken Chinese ste...
#254 All-Women Repair Team全女维修工
Today's Episode:In China, when something breaks at home, people usually call a shifu — and that shifu is almost always a man. But in Chengdu, a team of women is changing that. They fix lights, appliances and more. Today, let’s tal...
Members #99 Life as a Delivery Rider in China 快递员的生活
Today's Episode:Every day in China, millions of delivery riders rush through the streets bringing food and parcels to people’s doors. But how much do they really earn? What pressures do they face? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, w...
#253 The Hidden Workers of the City 我在北京送快递
Today's Episode:Every day, parcels arrive at our doors as if by magic. But who brings them? In this episode, we explore the popular Chinese book I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, written by a former delivery worker, and discover the h...
Members #98 How good is Uncle Hanzi’s Chinese? 汉字叔叔中文有多好？
Today's Episode:In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we don’t just talk about “Uncle Hanzi”. We break down his real interview clips, analysing his word choices, sentence structures, and the subtle traces of foreign thinking in his Chin...
#252 Uncle Hanzi 汉字叔叔
Today's Episode:Why would an American IT engineer spend decades studying Chinese characters? In this episode, we explore the story of Richard Sears, better known in China as “Uncle Hanzi”. From a heart attack that changed his life...
Members #97 Smart Robots Everywhere in China 说说中国的机器人
China’s robots are everywhere — delivering food, serving in restaurants, running in parks like robot dogs, and even driving cars by themselves 🤖 In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore China’s fast AI development in simple Chinese. Is it exc...
#251 Kung Fu Robots on Spring Festival Gala 中国春晚的机器人
Today's Episode:Robots performing kung fu on the Spring Festival Gala? 🤖🥋 This year’s Spring Festival Gala amazed some viewers and worried others. In this episode, we explore the robot martial arts show, global reactions, and what...
Members #96 Expressions about Horse 说说“马”
In this MaoMi Chinese+, we’re exploring lively and powerful expressions with “马”! 🐎 Why does this character appear in so many phrases? What do they really mean, and how can you use them naturally in daily conversation? Let’s level up your Chine...
#250 Year of the Horse… or Year of Malfoy?马年和马尔福
Today's Episode:It’s the Year of the Horse… but why is Draco Malfoy suddenly China’s New Year mascot? 🐎✨ In this episode, we explore homophones, internet memes, and how young people mix pop culture with tradition. Let’s find out w...
Members #95 The Date That Killed the Vibe 下头的约会
Why can a date start with excitement but end with zero feeling? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore the small moments that instantly 下头 — talking too much, bad timing, awkward attitudes, and sudden emotional turn-offs. Simple Chinese, re...
#249 All In, Then All Out上头和下头
Today's Episode:Why do we suddenly get obsessed, and then instantly turned off? In this episode, we explore how emotions take over, why attraction can feel overwhelming, and how one small moment can make the feeling disappear. Rea...
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...
#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 ...
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...
#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...
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...