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2026/03/27
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2026/10/24
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18 min.
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Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn Mandarin? Welcome to Thinking in Chinese (中文思维), your immersive podcast for intermediate Mandarin learners who want to do more than just study textbooks and grammar. With Comprehensible Input, we show you how to use real-life vocabulary, and authentic expressions. We cover fascinating topics including modern Chinese society, traditions, history, literature, philosophy, and economics. Perfect for HSK prep, travel, or effortless skill-building. ✅ Get full transcripts & exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese

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[Vocab Lesson] How to say "ON TIME" in Chinese? Difference between 及时 vs 准时 vs 按时
2026/10/24
Download the FREE PDF of the lesson! https://go.thinkinginchinese.com/jishi/ Confused about the differences between 及时 (jíshí), 准时 (zhǔnshí), and 按时 (ànshí) in Chinese? In English, you might just say "on time" or "timely," but in Mandarin, each word has a distinct nuance! Watch to master these time-related words with clear real-life examples. 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 及时 (jíshí) – Just in time 03:13 准时 (zhǔnshí) – Right on time / Punctual 04:54 按时 (ànshí) – On Schedule / According to Plan 07:07 Practice Quiz & Explanations ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #beginner Chinese #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories #slow Chinese
41. Lower-Intermediate | Why Do We Use Big Names to Feel Stronger? What 狐假虎威 Teaches Us About True Confidence | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/10/19
People always mention big companies or powerful friends in casual conversations. It’s a common habit, but why do we do it? In today’s episode, we explore the story behind the ancient Chinese idiom 狐假虎威 (hú jiǎ hǔ wēi). It means borrowing someone else’s authority to stand tall. Listen in to learn key vocabulary and natural Chinese phrases for everyday conversations. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript : https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-172762494 Perfect for Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 3+) looking to build vocabulary through stories, master real-world grammar in context, and speak fluent Chinese confidently. ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #beginner Chinese #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories #slow Chinese "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
40. Lower-Intermediate | Are You Overdoing It in Work and Life? 为什么我们有时做太多,反而不好?| Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/10/11
Have you ever worked extra hard on a project, only to realize you overcomplicated it? Or tried to improve something that was already good enough? Doing too much can easily ruin a great result. You might know this as "gilding the lily," and China has a famous story about it. In this episode, we explore the ancient story behind the Chinese idiom 画蛇添足 (huà shé tiān zú) and teach you some new vocabulary for everyday conversations. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-172027503⁠⁠ Perfect for Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 3+) looking to build vocabulary through stories, master real-world grammar in context, and speak fluent Chinese confidently. ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
39. Intermediate | Are You Looking for Common Ground with People Who Think Differently? The Real History of the Great Wall 长城的故事 | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/10/04
How do you handle conflict when two groups want completely different things? When you look at the Great Wall, do you ever wonder why ancient China built a 13,000-mile barrier? Was the Great Wall built purely for war? And how did two totally different cultures manage to live side by side? In this episode, we dive into the real story behind the Great Wall and what it teaches us about boundaries. You’ll master 5 useful Chinese phrases to speak naturally. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-171293620 Perfect for Intermediate learners (HSK 3+) looking to build vocabulary through stories, master real-world grammar in context, and speak fluent Chinese confidently. ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk5 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
38. Lower-Intermediate | How Do You Bridge the Gap Between Planning and Doing? 为什么我们总是计划容易,做起来难?| Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/09/27
💬Join our Chinese Speaking Club: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/join-chinese-161607686 Ever worked with an "armchair general"? They build great plans on paper, but freeze when it's time to act. We often call this "great on paper, useless in practice." In ancient China, a famous story captured this exact pattern with the idiom 纸上谈兵 (zhǐ shàng tán bīng). It shows why theory alone fails in real life. In this episode, we share the story behind the idiom and practical Chinese phrases for natural everyday conversations. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-170679887 Perfect for Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 3+) looking to build vocabulary through stories, master real-world grammar in context, and speak fluent Chinese confidently. ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
37. Lower-Intermediate | Are You Talking to a Brick Wall? What 对牛弹琴 Teaches Us About Connection | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/09/14
Do you ever bring facts and logic to a family dinner, only to feel like you’re talking to a brick wall? In this episode, we unpack the famous story behind the Chinese idiom 对牛弹琴 (duì niú tán qín). It's about a master musician who plays beautiful music to a cow that just wants to eat grass. Discover how this ancient story can help you truly connect with people from different worlds. Learn to express everyday communication gaps using natural Chinese phrases. Perfect for Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 3+) looking to build vocabulary through stories, master real-world grammar in context, and speak fluent Chinese confidently. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-169471371 ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
36. Lower-Intermediate | How Do You Handle Someone Who Contradicts Themselves? Understanding "矛盾 Máo Dùn" in Daily Chinese| Learn Chinese with Simple Stories
2026/09/06
We’ve all seen it: A brand preaches sustainability on Monday, then urges us to buy the "latest model" by Friday. When two ideas can’t both be true, that's the core of "Máo Dùn" (矛盾). In this episode, we explore a 2,000-year-old Chinese paradox and learn 4 practical ways to express inner conflicts, mixed feelings, and social tension in daily Mandarin. Perfect for Higher- Beginner to Lower-Intermediate learners (HSK 2-3) who want to learn authentic Chinese through real stories and cultural logic instead of just textbooks. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/when-your-own-of-168735962 ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #learn Mandarin #Chinese podcast #Mandarin podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk2 #hsk3 #hsk4 #Intermediate Chinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
35. Intermediate | Are You Hurting Feelings by Speaking the Truth? The Chinese Art of Polite Silence 为什么大家爱听漂亮话? | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/08/24
Have you ever smiled and agreed with a polite lie just to keep the peace? In the West, we call it "reading the room." In China, famous writer Lu Xun wrote about a similar situation: why honest people often get into trouble, while people who say nice things get ahead. In this episode, we’ll use this story to learn 5 useful everyday expressions. You’ll see how people in China deal with these tricky conversations today. Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn authentic Chinese through real stories and cultural logic instead of just textbooks. ✅ Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list:https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/are-you-hurting-167445912 你有没有遇到过这种时候?为了不让大家不开心,明明知道对方说的不是真的,你还是笑一笑,说“对”。 鲁迅写过一个类似的故事:为什么说真话的人吃亏,说漂亮话的人反而更受欢迎?听故事的同时,我们来学5个常用的地道中文表达。 📝Today's Vocab: 挺难说的 (tǐng nán shuō de) – hard to say / tricky to explain不太合适 (bú tài héshì) – inappropriate / not quite suitable图个... (tú ge...) – [slang] to do something just for / to seek (e.g., peace, luck)话说回来 (huà shuō huí lai) – then again / that being said漂亮话 (piàoliang huà) – polite lies / flattering words ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
34. Intermediate | How Can You Win Without Fighting? The Chinese Wisdom of Lao Tzu & Bruce Lee 上善若水 | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/08/12
Ever wonder why Bruce Lee’s “be like water” quote resonated so deeply worldwide? Today, we’re exploring the surprising connection between Bruce Lee and the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu. We’ll look at why being like water is actually a secret superpower, while learning some key, natural Chinese expressions. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-166157983 Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks. 你有没有想过,为什么李小龙说“像水一样”,能引发全世界这么多人的共鸣? 今天,我们来看看李小龙和老子之间奇妙的联系。聊聊为什么“像水一样”才是真正的强大,同时也学5个常用的地道中文表达。 📝Today's Vocab: 魅力 (mèilì) – charm / appeal / charisma 顺应 (shùnyìng) – to adapt to / to conform to (a trend, nature, etc.) 钻牛角尖 (zuān niújiǎojiān) – [slang] to split hairs / to get fixated on an insignificance / to dwell on a dead end 精疲力尽 (jīng pí lì jìn) – exhausted / worn out / completely drained of energy 众所周知 (zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī) – as everyone knows / well-known / it is common knowledge that... ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
33. Intermediate | Why You Might Agree with Something You Know Is Wrong: The Story Behind 指鹿为马 | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/08/02
Do you always say what you really think, or is it sometimes easier to just nod along to avoid conflict? Today we’re diving into an ancient Chinese story (指鹿为马) where a powerful leader forced an entire court to call a deer a horse. We’re going to look at how this plays out in real life, and how you can talk about peer pressure and over-pleasing using a few key Chinese expressions. ✅Join our Patreon to get the full transcript & vocab list: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-165525876 Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks. 当你的想法和别人不一样的时候,你会直接说出自己的想法吗?还是因为不想和别人冲突,就跟大家说一样的话?今天,我们来听一个成语故事“指鹿为马”。 📝Today's Vocab: ·睁着眼睛说瞎话 (zhēng zhe yǎnjing shuō xiāhuà) – [slang] to lie through one's teeth ·讨好 (tǎohǎo) – to people-please ·毫无疑问 (háo wú yíwèn) – without a doubt ·看不过去 (kàn bu guòqù) – [slang] can't stand to watch / unable to tolerate (something unfair or wrong) ·得罪 (dézuì) – to offend / to displease someone ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
32. Intermediate | "It’s all in your head?" Master the Idiom 杯弓蛇影 | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/07/31
Ever worried so much about something that turned out to be nothing? 2,000 years ago in China, someone's imagination actually made them sick! In this episode, we’ll dive into this classic story to learn the idiom 杯弓蛇影 (bēi gōng shé yǐng) and daily slang like 硬着头皮 (yìng zhe tóu pí). ✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/its-all-in-your-165335384 Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks. 📝Today's Vocab: ·起色 (qǐsè) – sign of recovery / improvement ·养病 (yǎngbìng) – to recuperate / take sick leave ·一头雾水 (yì tóu wùshuǐ) – totally confused / baffled ·硬着头皮 (yìng zhe tóupí) – to bite the bullet / force oneself to do something ·提心吊胆 (tí xīn diào dǎn) – to be on pins and needles / anxious ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 🌟If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it! Thank you! #learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
31. Intermediate | Have You Ever Confused Dreams with Reality? 庄周梦蝶 | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/07/20
Have you ever had a dream that felt so real? When you woke up, you couldn't tell if it actually happened. That's the exact vibe of the idiom "Zhuāng zhōu mèng dié." In today's episode, we'll dive into the story behind this idiom and explore how to use it in daily life! This podcast is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced learners (HSK 3+) who want to learn Chinese through fun stories instead of just textbooks. ✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/bonus-episode-164307127 你有没有做过很真实的梦?醒来的时候,不知道刚才发生的事情,是不是真的?这种状态,就是成语“庄周梦蝶”。今天,我们一起来学习这个成语的故事和日常用法吧! ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📮Contact me: [email protected] 📒If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help more Chinese learners discover it. Thank you! #learn Chinese #Chinese podcast #Chinese listening #Chinese story #hsk4 #hsk5 #hsk6 #Intermediate Chinese #AdvancedChinese #learn Chinese through stories "Guzheng City" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
30. Could You Save the Wisdom of Lao Tzu? The TAO TE CHING’s Secret Origin 老子的故事(三)| Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/07/13
Have you ever wondered how Lao Tzu’s famous book, the Tao Te Ching, actually came to be? Today, we continue the story of Lao Tzu. Let’s find out the secret origin of the Tao Te Ching and learn some useful expressions along the way. 你有没有想过,老子著名的《道德经》到底是怎么写出来的?今天的节目,我们继续聊聊老子的故事。让我们一起来看看,《道德经》背后的故事,同时还能学到一些很实用的中文表达。 ✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/full-transcript-163675462 📖 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:03 The Birth of the Tao Te Ching 14:22 Vocab Breakdown 1: "铁杆粉丝" (Die-hard fan) 16:14 Vocab Breakdown 2: "高兴坏了" (Thrilled) 17:43 Vocab Breakdown 3: "这怎么行" (That won't do) 20:39 Vocab Breakdown 4: "要不这样" (How about this/Tell you what) 22:14 Vocab Breakdown 5: "一干二净" (Completely clean/Spotless) 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
29. Are you ready to nail it? 什么是胸有成竹? | Learn Chinese with Stories
2026/07/10
We always say, "Opportunity favors the ready." When you've prepared well and feel super confident, that’s exactly what "胸有成竹" means. Starting with a quick chat about the World Cup, this lesson dives into the historical story behind the idiom, its true meaning, and how to use it in daily life. 今天,我们从聊世界杯看球开始,一起来学习“胸有成竹”这个成语吧! ✅Get full transcript & vocab list on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese/posts/ni-zhun-bei-hao-163398510⁠ ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠⁠⁠ Music: [Guzheng City] by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
28. Master 搞: The Verb You'll Hear Everywhere in Chinese “搞”的5种常用用法
2026/07/06
Have you ever come across a Chinese verb that seems to mean absolutely everything? They're like "catch-all" words that pop up everywhere, which can make them pretty confusing to figure out.Take the word "搞" (gǎo), for example. Do you actually know how to use it?In today’s video, we’re going to break down the 5 most common ways native speakers use "搞". 中文里,你是不是经常会碰到一些“万能”动词?“万能”,是说这些动词可以用在很多地方,很容易让人“搞不懂”。比如这个“搞”字,你知道它怎么用吗?今天的视频里,我们就来讲清楚,万能动词“搞”最常用的5种用法。 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Part 1: "搞" + Everyday Life: 搞卫生/搞活动/搞钱 (Cleaning / Events / Making Money) 03:37 Part 2: "搞" + Professions & Industries: 搞研究/搞艺术/搞创作 (Research / Art / Creative Writing) 05:43 Review of Parts 1 & 2 06:29 Part 3: "搞" + Situations & Personality Traits: 搞笑/搞怪/搞鬼 (Funny / Quirky / Playing Tricks) 10:21 Part 4: "搞" + Outcomes & Results: 搞错/搞定/搞坏 (Mistakes / Settled / Broken) 14:16 Part 5: "搞" + Mental States: 搞清楚/搞懂/搞不懂 (Clarity / Understanding / Confusion) 17:09 Final Review 18:24 Summary 📝 Get your lesson notes, vocabulary list, and exercise pack on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠ ☕️ Support me with a coffee so I can keep making content for you: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thinkinginchinese⁠⁠ 👉 Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginchinese⁠

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