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116 - Stuff in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

April 26, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Such a useful word in Chinese… “stuff!” Transition’s singer Jesse returns and finds out the fascinating reason why the word for “stuff” in Chinese is made up of the words East and West. Also, find out how to avoid insulting people. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

115 - Economy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT

April 25, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

The economy affects almost every area of our lives and who better to learn the Chinese word for the economy than world leading economist and author of “The second machine age” Erik Brynjolfsson. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

114 - Success in Chinese with ShaoLan and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates

April 24, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

Successfully learn Chinese with Talk Chineasy! Sunny Bates learns how to say “success” in Chinese and chats with ShaoLan about how we define success. Also, learn how to wish someone a success in Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

113 - By The Way in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

April 23, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB

ShaoLan shares with Transition drummer Josh how to say “by the way” in Chinese. Bonus words taught in the lesson include “a little bit”, which is a hugely useful phrase in everyday conversation. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

112 - Crowd in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT

April 22, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MB

The highly entertaining, world-leading economist Andrew McAfee returns to share his thoughts on the way in which “the crowd” is changing the world that we live in. ShaoLan ensures that his Chinese pronunciation of the word is spot on! 🔥 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.

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

August 29, 2022 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. 🔥 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://...

340 - Shopping in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

December 06, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 7.32 MB

Do you know anyone who is a “shopaholic”?! Learn how to say all the most useful words to do with “shopping” in Chinese with today’s Talk Chineasy guest, Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke. You can also find out which shopping environment Jesse finds hardest to resist! 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language. Check out our website for more.

144 - Young in Chinese with ShaoLan and CBE, Author & Radio Broadcaster Carole Stone

May 24, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

Carole Stone learns how to say young and shares her tips on how to stay young in heart and mind. ShaoLan teaches “young” in Chinese. Read extended show notes for this episode here: 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 episode? Have fun learning with activity sheets, recap video, coloring book, and more. Become a Golden Chineasian to enjoy exclus...

141 - I Got It in Chinese with ShaoLan and Super Chineasian Charlie Hoffs

May 21, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Learn how to say “I understand” and “I don’t understand” in Chinese with 16-year-old Californian star student Charlie Hoffs who is a fluent mandarin speaker. ShaoLan also reveals the origins of Charlie’s Chinese name. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/141-i-got-it/ 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 i...

Learn the Chinese Poem The Immortals by the River with ShaoLan

April 21, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

臨江仙/临江仙 (the Immortals by the River) is undoubtedly one of the most famous Chinese poems. It is also an epic poem to recall the Three Kingdom era during 200 AD. Written by the poet Yang Shen, born in 1488, he explored the eternal value in the rush and precipitation of the long river of history. While the poem allows readers to feel the drama and tragedy over a significant historical event, it creates an indifferent and tranquil atmosphere.

Learn the Chinese Poem Nostalgia with ShaoLan

April 14, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MB

This partly autobiographical poem by 余光中 (Yu Guangzhong), born in China in 1928, conveys the sentimental emotion beautifully yet powerfully. This poem is considered one of Yu's masterpieces; it symbolises the aching separation Yu felt after fled to Taiwan in 1949. He longed that one day he could return to his motherland.

Learn the Chinese Poem Seven Steps Verse with ShaoLan

April 06, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

Poet 曹植 (cáo zhí) was a prince 1,800 years ago, and his father was the famous warlord, King of Wei Cao Cao, 曹操 (cáo cāo). One day, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi's oldest brother, made up an excuse, summoned Cao Zhi to the court. Cao Pi issued a request to Cao Zhi to compose a poem within seven strides or be executed. As talented as he was, Cao Zhi came out with this quatrain within seven steps. That's how the title of this poem came from.

Learn the Chinese Poem Second Farewell to Cambridge with ShaoLan

March 29, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Xu Zhimo, one of China’s foremost poets of the 20th century, is widely known for his poem, Second Farewell to Cambridge, composed in 1928. Xu Zhimo went to study at King's College at Cambridge in 1921. He then returned to Beijing for the next chapter of his roller-coaster life. He was hugely romantic and a prolific love letter producer. His various love affairs turned into numerous pop songs, novels, television programmes and movies. Tune in this poem to listen to how Xu Zhimo felt about Ca...

Learn the Chinese Poem Climbing Stork Tower with ShaoLan

March 18, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

"Climbing Stork Tower (登鸛雀樓/登鹳雀楼; dēng guàn què lóu) is part of the 300 Tang Poems. This poem was written by 王之渙 (Wang Zhihuan) of the Tang Dynasty. Only six of Wang's poems survive today, and two of them are introduced in the 300 Tang Poems. Although the poem has a simple literal meaning, its spirit is profound. Our universe is eternal. One could only have a higher vision by getting up there, above the cloud. The poem poetically represents our unlimited progress in life and soul searching."

Learn the Chinese poem Climbing Stork Tower with ShaoLan

March 18, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

"Climbing Stork Tower (登鸛雀樓/登鹳雀楼; dēng guàn què lóu) is part of the 300 Tang Poems. This poem was written by 王之渙 (Wang Zhihuan) of the Tang Dynasty. Only six of Wang's poems survive today, and two of them are introduced in the 300 Tang Poems. Although the poem has a simple literal meaning, its spirit is profound. Our universe is eternal. One could only have a higher vision by getting up there, above the cloud. The poem poetically represents our unlimited progress in life and soul searching."

Learn the Chinese poem Quiet Night Thoughts with ShaoLan

March 09, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

Quiet Night Thoughts by Li Bai (李白) is one of the most beautiful and classic poems of all time in Chinese history. Poet Li Bai was born in 701 during the Tang Dynasty. His reputation is so profound that people gave him the title 詩仙/诗仙, immortal poet. Li Bai created a new era of poetry and literature. His influence was not only in China but also around the world. Many western poets and writers, including T.S Eliot, Ezra Pound, and John Ernst Steinbeck, all took inspiration from Li Bai. Wann...

Learn the Chinese Poem Quiet Night Thoughts with ShaoLan

March 09, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

Quiet Night Thoughts by Li Bai (李白) is one of the most beautiful and classic poems of all time in Chinese history. Poet Li Bai was born in 701 during the Tang Dynasty. His reputation is so profound that people gave him the title 詩仙/诗仙, immortal poet. Li Bai created a new era of poetry and literature. His influence was not only in China but also around the world. Many western poets and writers, including T.S Eliot, Ezra Pound, and John Ernst Steinbeck, all took inspiration from Li Bai. Wann...

050 - Lego in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yanhs from LEGO Education

February 20, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

Get paid to play all day! ShaoLan teaches Lego’s Ken Yanhs the Chinese word for one of the most famous toy brands in the world. Can you guess which company manufactures the most tyres in the world? Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/050-lego/ 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 episode? Have fun...

362 Politics EllieOlcott

December 28, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MB

Cambridge politics graduate Eleanor Olcott calls in from Taipei to learn the Chinese word for “politics.” She also shares her hope for bridging the gap between the East and West in the future. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/362-politics/ 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 episode? Have fun ...

346 Because EllieOlcott

December 12, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MB

Take your Chinese to the next level by learning the word for “because” in Chinese with ShaoLan and today's special guest Eleanor Olcott! Learn how to reason and give reasons for your statements. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/346-because/ 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 episode? Have fun...

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

July 21, 2020 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. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/202-to-subscribe/ 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 ...

120 Philanthropy NicholasBerggruen

April 30, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MB

Philanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined the “Giving Pledge” to donate most of his wealth to charity. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/120-philanthropy/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to ...

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

August 18, 2018 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! Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/230-speech/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ...

336 - History in Chinese with ShaoLan and Architectural Historian & Archaeologist Jonathan Dugdale

December 02, 2017 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Find out how to say "history" in Chinese with the specialist on the Liao dynasty, Jonathan Dugdale. Also, discover how a small Buddhist structure still exerts its influence in the Chinese language in the modern day. Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/336-history/ 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 t...

288 - This & That in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band

October 15, 2017 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB

“This and that” in Chinese are two of the most useful words you can learn! Transition singer Jesse Edbrooke chats with ShaoLan about the possible ways of using the word and how it is not as offensive in Chinese culture as it can sometimes sound! Read extended show notes for this episode here: https://www.chineasy.com/talk/lessons/288-this-that/ Explore various topics, special guests, and expansive list of useful Chinese phrases on Talk Chineasy website! goo.gl/VJ8plT Want to practice the pr...