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Hosted by Xiaohan · 🇺🇸 US · ZH-CN · 34 episodes
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Thinking in Chinese（中文思维） is a podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners who want to do more than just study grammar and vocabulary.I really believe thinking in Chinese is the secret to fluency. Each episode uses the Comprehensible Input method to explore fascinating topics. We cover Chinese culture, history, literature, economics, philosophy, and society. It’s perfect for leveling up your language skills, prepping for the HSK, or just immersing yourself in the culture. You’ll discover new ideas and improve your Chinese all at once.
Xiaohan hosts Thinking in Chinese 中文思维 | Speak Fluent Chinese with Stories, a education show with 34 episodes published.
Love Chinese kung fu movies? Bruce Lee is probably the first name that comes to mind. In this final episode of our Laozi series, we're kicking things off with Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy... Plus, stay tuned until
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 dee
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 (bē
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 th
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 alo
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 s
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 ex
How a librarian became one of the greatest thinkers in history? In this episode, we continue the story of Lao Tzu. You heard about his library job last time. But today, you'll step inside: What will you see in a library
We all know The Daodejing is full of amazing wisdom. But have you ever wondered if the man behind it, Lao Tzu, was actually a real person? Today, we're starting part one of our Lao Tzu series to find out who he really wa
Understand Chinese perfectly but struggle to sound natural when you speak? In this episode, you’ll learn 8 daily expressions that Chinese people use all the time. They’ll help you move past that "textbook" feel and make
How many hours a day do you spend scrolling on your phone? Could you survive a single day without it? Today, we dive into a real-life experiment of a young man who traveled throughout China for 134 days without a phone.
Ready to upgrade your Chinese? STOP saying '我觉得' all the time. Say these instead! Discover 10 native Chinese phrases to share your thoughts in any conversation, formal or informal. 想让你的中文更地道吗？别只会说“我觉得”啦！学会这10个中国人常说的表达，聊天
Ever wonder how a teacher who died 2,500 years ago still shapes modern life today? How did Confucius influence the intense exam culture millions of students still face? In this last episode of Confucius's story, we’re di
Struggling to remember Chinese vocabulary? In this video, we talk about a smarter way to learn Chinese vocabulary naturally — without endless memorization. Instead of forcing your brain to translate word-for-word, you'll
Learn 8 common Chinese expressions with “打” that native speakers actually use. These expressions will help you speak more naturally and sound like a native Chinese speaker. In this Chinese vocabulary lesson, we’ll dive i
Confucius once held a high official position. But then he suddenly left everything behind. Why did he walk away from everything for a 14-year road trip? And let's be real: was his career a win or a complete failure? In P
In this Chinese Vocabulary lesson, I explains the meaning and use of 5 real everyday Chinese time expressions with plenty of examples of how to use the words in real-life contexts! Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:24 挤时间
Ever wonder why exams are such a big deal in China? To find out, we have to go back 2,500 years. It all starts with a man who grew up with nothing and worked as an accountant before changing education forever. In this ep
Time is a pretty weird thing, right? People have been obsessed with it since forever. Have you noticed how it sometimes feels super slow, and other times it just flies by? When we were kids, a single day felt so long. Bu
The other day, I saw this British guy on Xiaohongshu. He actually cycled all the way from the UK to China! Can you believe it? That’s such a long journey. I was really curious—why would he do that? What was he thinking?
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