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Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan

382 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 217 ratings

Learn Chinese with ease!

Talk Chineasy brings you 7-minute daily Chinese lessons. Each day, ShaoLan and a special guest share interesting cultural insights and stories as they teach you a useful Chinese phrase. Our amazing guests include rock stars, artists, CEOs, professors, adventurists, scientists, and more. You’ll discover the rich culture behind the most widely spoken language while learning how to converse in essential Mandarin Chinese.

✨ Explore various topics, special guests, and inspirations at https://www.chineasy.com/talk/

🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free at www.chineasy.com and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language.

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Episodes

244 - Education in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Tom Ilube from Crossword Cybersecurity

September 01, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

Educational philanthropist and serial entrepreneur Tom Ilube is ranked first in the Powerlist 2017. Listen to his fascinating thoughts on education and pick up the word for ”education” in Mandarin Chinese. Find out more about his amazing foundation that gives opportunities to gifted students in Africa. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

243 - Student in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute

August 31, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MB

The primary coordinator for London’s famous UCL College James Trapp joins ShaoLan to teach how to say “student” in Chinese. Are you a good student or a bad student?! Find out how to say it in this entertaining episode! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

242 - Karaoke in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

August 30, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MB

Karaoke is a cultural phenomenon in China and Taiwan. Find out why the Chinese love it and how it differs from Karaoke in the UK with Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke and ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

241 - True in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky

August 29, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

Speaker, entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Eyes Wide Open,” Isaac Lidsky joins ShaoLan to learn how to say “true” and “false” in Chinese. Find out why when you add the character “order” to “true,” the meaning is perspective and vision in Chinese. In the episode, Isaac also shares his thoughts about how we achieve a true vision. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/241-true/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of us...

240 - Heart in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe

August 28, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

How is the Chinese character for “heart” drawn? What significance does it still have today and which other Chinese words does heart join with? Find out with Managing Director of care.com Europe Laura Esnaola and Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

239 - Relax in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com

August 27, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

Learn how to say “relax” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Michael Acton Smith, creator of the meditation app Calm. Find out how the word “fun” in English and “relax” in Chinese are similar and why this makes it an easy word to remember. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

238 - Pasta in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD

August 26, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MB

This episode is almost guaranteed to make you feel hungry as ShaoLan teaches true Italian Matteo Berlucchi how to say “pasta” in Chinese and lets Matteo know why the Chinese words are connected to “big profit”! Matteo also fills ShaoLan in on the most authentic types of pasta. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

237 - BBQ in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel

August 25, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MB

ShaoLan and Martin discuss some cultural traditions relating to BBQ’s, not just in Australia but also in Taiwan. Of course, ShaoLan also takes the chance to teach Martin the Chinese word for BBQ and for many of the delicious things that go on the BBQ! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

236 - Factory in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM

August 24, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

Chinese manufacturing has changed the world that we live in. Find out how to say “factory” in Chinese in this episode with Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

235 - Toy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and President Kara Dyer at Storytime Toys Inc.

August 23, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

Everyone loves toys! Kara Dyer, founder of Storytime Toys calls in from the USA to learn how to say “toys” and “play with toys.” ShaoLan also teaches another phrase which can be used to describe a fun-loving person! Listen in to find out how! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

234 - Move (Home) in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

August 22, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

What are the Chinese superstitions when moving house? How do you say move house in Chinese? Find out with superstar drummer from Transition Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy creator ShaoLan. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

233 - To Take Care in Chinese with ShaoLan and Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe

August 21, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

Who better to learn the how to say “to take care of someone” than Managing Director Laura Esnaola at Care.com Europe. Care.com helps millions of people around the world receive the care that they need. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

232 - Name in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

August 20, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

What is your name in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the different ways of using the word “name” and how to ask “what is your name?” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

231 - Exciting / Excited in Chinese with ShaoLan and CEO Matteo Berlucchi at Your.MD

August 19, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MB

How do you say “exciting” or “excited” in Chinese? Find out with ShaoLan and Matteo Berlucchi, CEO and founder of Your.MD which is aiming to give everyone in the world free access to accurate medical information through its revolutionary new app. Exciting! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

230 - Speech in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED

August 18, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

Curator of TED speeches Bruno Giussani is an expert when it comes to public speaking. Find out how to say “speech” in Chinese and listen closely to discover Bruno’s tips on how to deliver a great speech. Expand and become a bigger version of yourself when you act on the stage! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

229 - Topic in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

August 17, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MB

Find out the word for “topic” in Chinese with Podcast host and TED resident Susan Bird. She hosts the amazing “Asia and the West” podcast which focuses on interesting individuals that are contributing to building a bridge between cultures. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

228 - Handmade in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founding Director Matthew Kressy from MIT IDM

August 16, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MB

Founding Director of MIT Integrated Design and Management Matthew Kressy ensures that his many students in Boston have to “get their hands dirty” and learn how to make things themselves. Listen in to the fascinating interview and find out how to say “handmade” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

227 - Pretty in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

August 15, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

“Pretty,” an essential compliment that you can learn to say in Chinese in this episode. Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke calls in from Taiwan to speak with ShaoLan about the origins of the word and more importantly how and who to say it to in modern-day China! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

225 - Second in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney

August 13, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

How do you say “second” in Chinese? How much is a 2-second advantage worth?! Find out in this engaging episode with ShaoLan and best-selling author Kevin Maney. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/6476/ 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

224 - Future in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

August 12, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB

Can you predict the future? Learn the word for “future” in Chinese with ShaoLan and also find out some of the future technologies that will shape and disrupt our world in the next 10 years with the hugely influential Plamen Russev. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

223 - Kung Fu in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - UCL IOE Confucius Institute

August 11, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MB

“You work to achieve power!” Find out what the Chinese characters that represent “Kung Fu” mean and why Kung Fu is related to Tai Chi. Listen in and enjoy as Chineasy creator ShaoLan talks to Tai Chi expert James Trapp. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

221 - Digital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

August 09, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

We are still in the throes of a startling digital revolution and Plamen Russev calls in from Bulgaria to talk about his conference Webit and how he is trying to use digital technologies to make our world a better place. 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

220 - Leave A Message in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

August 08, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

Discover how to say “leave a message” in Chinese with Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and Chineasy Creator ShaoLan. Super useful when you want to leave a message or ask someone else to do it for you! Find out why the Chinese words for “leave a message” have in common with “rumor”! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

219 - Colleague in Chinese with ShaoLan and TED Resident & Conversation Expert Susan Bird

August 07, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB

TED resident, successful CEO and Podcast host Susan Bird learns the word for “colleague” in Chinese. ShaoLan asks her to share some pearls of wisdom when choosing colleagues. 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

218 - Debate in Chinese with ShaoLan & Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price

August 06, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

ShaoLan and Tony Curzon Price teach the word for ”debate” in Chinese and engage in some serious debating in the process! 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

217 - Always in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

August 05, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

In this super funny episode, Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke and ShaoLan look at the positive and negative ways you can use “always” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

216 - Conference in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder Martin Talvari at Myriad.live & Wanderfeel

August 04, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

Learn the Chinese word for “conference” with a real “Conference Guru” Martin Talvari. He is a co-founder of Myriad.live and was involved in running one of the biggest technology and investment conferences in the world, Slush. 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

215 - Big in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author & Columnist Kevin Maney

August 03, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MB

The author of the bestselling book Play Bigger, Kevin Maney joins ShaoLan to learn a hugely important word in Chinese, “big”! Find out why Kevin believes it is so key to “play big” in the modern world. 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

214 - Fresh in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

August 02, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MB

What things can you describe as “fresh” in Chinese? Learn how to pronounce the word perfectly along with today’s guest, Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke. 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

213 - New in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

August 01, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

Learn how to say “new” in Chinese with Kickstarter’s Sean Leow and ShaoLan. Find out how to apply the word to describe “new year,” “new home,” and more! 🔥 Download the Chineasy App for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language at https://bit.ly/TalkChineasy! Check out our website for more https://bit.ly/chineasysn!

212 - Open in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price

July 31, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB

Tony Curzon Price of Open Politics joins ShaoLan to learn two incredibly useful words ”open” and ”close” in Mandarin Chinese. Find out how the use of these verbs are different in Chinese than in English and be surprised at how many different situations you can use them in! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

210 - Smells Bad in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

July 29, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

Listen to this humorous episode in order to master the pronunciation of ”smells bad” in Mandarin Chinese with ShaoLan and Harvard University student Stephen Turban. Would you describe stinky tofu as a good smell or bad smell?! Listen and enjoy! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

209 - English in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

July 28, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Which style of English do you enjoy listening to? Singapore style, English style, American style. Learn how to express that and more in an entertaining conversation between Chineasy creator ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

208 - Chinese Cuisine in Chinese with ShaoLan & Coordinator James Trapp - IOE Confucius Institute

July 27, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB

Chinese expert and keen chef of Chinese cuisine James Trapp drops in to the studio in London to share some of the key ways to describe Chinese Cuisine. He also shares what he likes to make as his “signature dish.” This episode will almost certainly make you feel hungry! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

207 - Hospital in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

July 26, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MB

Josh Edbrooke, drummer from Transition shares why visiting hospital recently has been a positive experience. Find out from his conversation with ShaoLan how to say “hospital” and “dentist” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

206 - Kite in Chinese with ShaoLan and Economic advisor to the Secretary of State Tony Curzon Price

July 25, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

What does ancient Chinese wisdom have to do with kites? Find out that and more in this episode with ShaoLan and kiteboard inventor Tony Curzon Price! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

205 - Taking A Picture in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive

July 24, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

How do you say ”let’s take a selfie” and ”take a picture” in Mandarin Chinese? Find out with Chineasy creator ShaoLan and the world-famous photographer Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive. When you listen, you will find out why the Chinese description of the phrase is so poetic! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

204 - Go Abroad in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

July 23, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MB

How do you say ”go abroad” in Mandarin Chinese? And what differences are there between that and the literal translation in English? Transition drummer Josh joins ShaoLan to find out! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

203 - Popularity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

July 22, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

Immensely popular student Stephen Turban learns the word for ”popularity” in Mandarin Chinese. Understand the right ways to use the word and also find our more about the Chinese concept of destiny or ”yuan fen” 緣分/缘分. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

202 - To Subscribe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Content Chief Gina Pell at The WhatGinaPell

July 21, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

What does the word for ”subscribe” in Mandarin Chinese have to do with getting engaged? Find out in this interesting interview with Chief Editor of ”The What”, Gina Pell who has tens of thousands of subscribers. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

201 - Calm in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder & Co-CEO Michael Acton Smith OBE at Calm.com

July 20, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MB

The app Calm has already had over 10 million downloads worldwide and in this episode, its creator Michael Acton Smith shares with ShaoLan why it is helping more people than ever. Discover how to say “calm” in Chinese and stay calm in the hectic, fast-paced modern world that we all live in. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

200 - Stage in Chinese with ShaoLan and International Curator Bruno Giussani from TED

July 19, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB

Bruno Giussani of TED was one of the key people who offered key encouragement and support to ShaoLan in her journey to create Chineasy. Bruno shares some of his invaluable expertise about how to shine on the stage and learns how to say “stage” in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

199 - Fans in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

July 18, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Are you a fan of Chineasy?! How do you say fans in Chinese? Transition singer and songwriter Jesse Edbrooke joins ShaoLan in London to find out and to get the pronunciation perfect! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

198 - Special in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of International Sean Leow From Kickstarter

July 17, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB

Sean Leow of Kickstarter has spent many years in China and speaks the language fluently. In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to teach you how to say ”special” in Chinese! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

197 - Creativity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder & CEO Chase Jarvis from CreativeLive

July 16, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MB

Creator of Creative Live the world’s largest live streaming education platform joins ShaoLan to talk about how to save the world with ”creativity.” Moreover, listen to the interview to learn to say ”live streaming” in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

169 - Dad & Mom in Chinese with ShaoLan and Stephen Turban from Harvard College

June 18, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

In Chinese culture, it's not as simple as just calling your parents ”dad and mom.” Learn how to respectfully address your parents and friend’s parents in this fascinating insight into Chinese family dynamics with Harvard student Stephen Turban. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

071 - It Is Raining in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

March 12, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

Why do the English always talk about the weather? How do you say “It is raining" in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and teaches you in this weather related episode! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

044 - I Love You in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

February 13, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

In this Valentine’s day special, Transition singer Jesse shares the inspiration behind the band's latest hit single "wo ai ni" and how to say those most important three words "I love you" in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

350 - Christmas Tree in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

December 16, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

The Christmas season is well and truly upon us and Transition frontman Jesse Edbrooke talks with ShaoLan about how to say “Christmas tree” in Chinese. As it is a relatively new concept in China, the words have a fascinating etymology. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

260 - Europe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Plamen Russev from Webit.Foundation

September 17, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MB

Learn the word for “Europe” in Chinese along with today’s special guest Plamen Russev. In this episode, you can find out why Plamen thinks Bulgaria is such an important country in Europe’s history and future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/260-europe/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pronunciation of words taught in this epis...

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