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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">In this episode, we talk about what it's like to be LGBTQ in China. We are joined by Peng Hao, who shares his experience of being a gay foreigner in China. We cover LGBTQ culture in China, LGBTQ media, language, literature, movies, and gay celebrities. We hear about his experience disclosing his sexuality and his views on the future of the gay community in China.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>这期播客的一些话题：</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">李银河</p></li><li><p class="">为什么同性恋被称为“同志”，还有“同志”在中文里还有其他什么意思。</p></li><li><p class="">除了同志还有哪些别和LGBTQ有关的流行语呢？</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">拉拉</p></li><li><p class="">直男/直女</p></li><li><p class="">跨性别</p></li><li><p class="">性少数群体</p></li><li><p class="">酷儿</p></li><li><p class="">出柜</p></li><li><p class="">深柜</p></li></ul></li><li><p class="">中国的同性恋人群有什么特点？</p></li><li><p class="">中国有哪些LGBT圈子里的公众人物？</p></li><li><p class="">北京的LGBTQ人群是什么样的？他们喜欢去哪里？</p></li><li><p class="">Gay的酒吧</p></li><li><p class="">软件Blue的</p></li><li><p class="">中美对待同性恋的态度的问题？<br>中国人更容易接受还是美国人更容易接受？</p></li><li><p class="">中国人对同性恋的接受程度怎么样？</p></li><li><p class="">同性恋是不是一个在中国可以被公开讨论的话题？</p></li><li><p class="">中国人一般来说会公开自己的同性恋身份吗？</p></li></ul><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Special guest: Peng Hao</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Kathya Avila &amp; Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Producer: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>


































































  

    

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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">On this episode, we have a special guest, Eveline Chao. Eveline will share stories from the past and the present about Chinese immigrants in America. We will also talk about the challenges and discrimination early Chinese immigrants faced and what the social landscape looks like for today’s Asian American community. Eveline Chao is a freelance journalist who often writes about China and Chinatowns across America. Her stories have appeared in the New York Times, BBC, Foreign Policy, and many other major media outlets.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Episode Summary:</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">台湾裔美国人在美国成长的经历</p></li><li><p class="">是什么原因让台山人在19世纪中期大批移民美国？</p></li><li><p class="">早期华裔移民的主要工作是什么？</p></li><li><p class="">为什么早期华裔移民大多数都成为了餐馆和洗衣店老板？</p></li><li><p class="">19世纪美国淘金热后的反华歧视现象</p></li><li><p class="">为什么中国城的洗衣店习惯用牛皮纸包衣服？</p></li><li><p class="">为什么20世纪50年代很多中国人被叫做“查理”？</p></li><li><p class="">傅满洲是谁？</p></li><li><p class="">Kai Doy在台上话里是什么意思？</p></li><li><p class="">三合会和其他中国城的帮派是怎么一回事？</p></li><li><p class="">什么是Bamboo Ceiling?</p></li><li><p class="">20世纪中后期亚裔美国人的歧视问题</p></li><li><p class="">近年来美国人对中国人态度的转变</p></li><li><p class="">李小龙是如何影响美国人对中国人的看法</p></li><li><p class="">Chinese Exclusion Act</p></li><li><p class="">Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ul><h2>Book &amp; Movie Recommendations:</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">The Chinese in America: A Narrative History by Iris Chang</p></li><li><p class="">Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People by Helen Zia</p></li><li><p class="">Warrior，《唐人街战士》，又译《战士》，于2019年在Cinemax首播</p></li></ul><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h3>联系EVELINE CHAO：</h3><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">网站：<a href="https://evelinechao.com/"><strong>https://evelinechao.com/</strong></a></p></li><li><p class="">Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/EvelineChao"><strong>@EvelineChao</strong></a></p></li><li><p class=""><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NiubiBook/"><strong>NIUBI!</strong></a> on Facebook</p></li><li><p class="">Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/eleveline/"><strong>@eleveline</strong></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ul><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: English</p></li><li><p class="">Guest: Eveline Chao</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Producer: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin<br></p></li></ul>]]></description><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/1613062486983-BSN8YRV81PQL9VPJABNY/MandarinPod+Artwork.jpg?format=1500w" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="1400" height="1400"><media:title type="plain">Discrimination and Challenges: From the Early Chinese Immigrant Experience to the Current Chinese American Experience‪‬</media:title></media:content></item><item><title>Loanwords: Foreign Words Adopted into Chines‪e‬</title><category>podcast</category><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:53:09 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/loanwords-foreign-words-adopted-into-chinese</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:604e4b2ab7462349159e2868</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">Have you ever wondered why foreign words in Chinese aren’t pronounced like they are in English? In Korean and Japanese, a loanword’s original pronunciation is preserved. While in Chinese, not every loanword is adopted according to its original pronunciation. </p><p class="">A loanword is a word adopted from a foreign language. On this episode of MandarinPod, we will not only be discussing why some loanwords aren't directly translated according to pronunciation into Chinese, but also the four main methods used in translating foreign words.<br></p><h2>Podcast Transcript </h2><p class="">从外国或本国其他民族语言中吸收到的词汇叫外来语词，简称“外来词”或“借词”。19世纪以来，特别是改革开放以后，大量的外来词被吸收到汉语词汇。比如：“托福（TOEFL)、艾滋病（AIDS)、迷你（mini)”。</p><p class="">还有一些直接带有英语字母的外来词，如“DVD机 这里的机是机器的机比如：手机、电机、司机、卡拉OK、T恤”等等。</p><p class="">汉语不以外语的读音直接翻译到中文主要有两个原因。第一个是汉语作为一种只能用表意文字书写的语言，就没有办法拼写复杂的外语词汇。 还有呢，读者初次看到某种外来词的时候，只凭着表音而没有表义会很难理解。</p><p class="">虽然汉语有许多外来词是按照原词的发音翻译，但是它并不能被使用主要的手段。尤其是是对于概念和抽象词。大部分音译是翻译许多中国接触西方文化才有的东西比如：巧克力、盘尼西林、奥林匹克。</p><p class="">第二个原因是中国人心理上的接受。汉语是表音又表义的语言，就是说汉字代表读音和意义。这会给翻译外来词带来很大的挑战，但同时也会让音译丰富精彩。在音译词中比较成功的例子有：可口可乐、基因、模特儿。这些的翻译都抓到了中国人对语言的审美心理，在选用作为音译符号的汉字时，会用那些接近原借词所指事的物或概念，而读者从音译词字面意义上看，很快能知道原借词的意思，而且还能产生一种美感，让这些词很快被人们接受。</p><p class="">如果译词只抓住语音相似的特征而忽略不同字给人们带来的不同感受，那么这个事物不会被中国人xishou。比如说可口可乐在中国所有人都会喝。可口可乐四个字生动地暗示出了产品给消费者带来的感受——好喝、清爽、快乐。这就把本来没有具体定义的词有声有色。可口可乐最初的翻译是：蝌蝌啃蜡，这完全听起来不像要喝的东西！</p><p class="">在中国如果牌子的名字不好听，估计无法在中国市场长盛不衰。因此音译要附合中国人的审美观，尽力选用一些吉利的好字。</p><p class="">我们现在谈汉语外来词能分成的几种类型。现代汉语吸收外来词的方式，一般认为有音译和意译这两种。&nbsp; 音译是根据原词的读音，用汉语的词对译构成新词，如“咖啡、沙发、逻辑”等。意译是根据原词的意义，用汉语自己的词汇材料和构词方式创造新词，如“足球、快餐、电子邮件”等。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class=""><strong>按照吸收外来词的具体方式，现代汉语中的外来词一般可以分为四个类型：</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class=""><strong>第一个类型是纯粹音译</strong>。指的是完全按照原词的语音形式翻译成汉语的词，如：“克隆（clone)、、拷贝（copy)、尼龙（nylon)”等。</p></li><li><p class=""><strong>第二个类型是音译加意译</strong>。意思是有音译成分又有意译成分，它还包括三个小类：</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">1. 	音义兼顾。指翻译过来的这些词的声音和原词很接近，同时各个音节又表示和原词的意义有相关的内容，如：“香波（shampoo)、托福（TOEFL)、俱乐部（club)、维他命（vitamin)、可口可乐（Coca-Cola)、模特儿（model).</p></li><li><p class="">2. 	半音译半意译。是把一个词分成两部分，一部分音译，一部分意译，比如“绿卡（Green-card)、新西兰（New Zealand)、冰淇淋（ice-cream)、华尔街（Wall street)”.</p></li><li><p class="">3. 	音译加表意语素，是用音译的方法把原词翻译到汉语，再加上一个原词所没有的表示事物类属的语素，如“啤酒（beer)、卡片（card) 卡是card的音译片是指单一的纸、爵士乐（Jazz)爵士是jazz的音译，乐是音乐、葛蕾舞（ballet)芭蕾是ballet的音译舞是舞蹈、比萨饼（pizza）比萨是pizza的音译饼是它的形状，因为它像一块很大的饼干！高尔夫球（golf)” 高尔夫是golf的音译，然后球是指它属于运动，还能取的例子有篮球、羽毛球、乒乓球。</p></li></ul></li><li><p class=""><strong>第三个类型是借形或汉外混用。</strong>一部分直接借用外语文字形式例如：“T恤（T-shirt)”，；“X光（X-ray)”；“卡拉OK”。<br></p></li></ul><p class="">汉语中有一批来自日语的外来词，所以它可以被分为一个独立的类型。从1868年日本明治维新以后，日语接触到了西方文化和科技技术。所以大量的西方概念和科技被翻译吸收到日语。在翻译这些外语词的时候，日本人一般是用汉字构造一个新词表示原词的意思，但还保持用日语的读音。20世纪初日语这类外来词开始大量进入汉语。</p><p class="">由于日本人在翻译欧美名词术语的时候用的是汉字，所以汉语可以很方便地借用而不用另外翻译，但借过来的只是词形和意义，还会按照汉语的读音。</p><p class="">这些来自日语的外来词大概有两种情况：一，是日语利用古汉语原有的词语意译欧美词语，像“分析” ，古汉语中表示“分开”的意思，日语借用这个词语翻译英语中的analysis的意思，现代汉语“分析”也用这一个意思。这样的例子还有“封建、文学、法则、博物馆、法人、具体”等。二是日语利用汉字构造一个新词意译外语词，比如：“干部、错觉、概念、否定。”</p><p class="">我还要跟大家分享我个人学习汉语外来词的经验。我最初一直觉得学习汉语的外来词非常好玩儿。</p><p class="">也许你们有时候对某些词的翻译感到很困惑。比如为什么马拉松就听起来像英语的marathon, 但是 electric brain 是 computer 的翻译？我在北大的现代汉语课才了解到为什么外来词会用不同的翻译方式。其实汉语的外来词展示了中文的色彩。</p><p class="">虽然碰到一个没学过的外来词，有一些像音译加意义的词或借形词可以很容易猜出它的意思。比如：霓虹灯，我可能不太了解霓虹是什么但是能了解到它因为有灯字就和灯光有关。不过也有一些外来词是猜不了它的意思比如：网络，网是用绳线捕鱼的器具，而络是网状的东西。所以一看这个词很难理解为internet，读音也不像, 所以抽象的外来词大多数是翻译概念。也有一些词是没想到是外来词，比如尴尬还有幽默！这些词是从香港吸收的，作为殖民地它接触到的英语词比大陆更早一些。</p><p class="">那么学习外来词有什么技巧呢？我觉得学会外来词的好方法是用想象力来背词。你要先了解词义，然后在脑海里可以画出词所指的事物或概念，因为外来词会激发联想，比如：电话。用电机跟别人会话。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Kathya Avila</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Producer: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>]]></description><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/1613062486983-BSN8YRV81PQL9VPJABNY/MandarinPod+Artwork.jpg?format=1500w" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="1400" height="1400"><media:title type="plain">Loanwords: Foreign Words Adopted into Chines‪e‬</media:title></media:content></item><item><title>Celebrating Chinese New Year</title><category>podcast</category><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:59:51 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/celebrating-chinese-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:60256115dd95df325ffbf50d</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">Chinese New Year is here! 新年快乐! On this episode, we talk about the traditions and customs surrounding the Chinese New Year. We also discuss how ancient traditions have changed in recent years. <br></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Producer: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>]]></description><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/1613062486983-BSN8YRV81PQL9VPJABNY/MandarinPod+Artwork.jpg?format=1500w" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="1400" height="1400"><media:title type="plain">Celebrating Chinese New Year</media:title></media:content></item><item><title>The Year of the Ox: Significance and Symbolism in This Year's Chinese Zodiac</title><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:42:27 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/2021/1/29/the-year-of-the-ox-the-cultural-significance-and-symbolism-behind-this-chinese-zodiac</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:601439fd82281a648bd30061</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">The Lunar New Year (中国新年) or the Spring Festival (春节) is coming up. 2021 is the year of the Ox, starting on February 12th. The Ox is both the second animal in the Chinese zodiac and a highly regarded animal in Chinese culture. It’s often associated with positive virtues, such as being hardworking, honest, and reliable. In this episode, you will hear some Chinese legends and customs of the Ox passed down for generations. We will also share words, phrases, and Chinese idioms that have ox (牛) in them, and many of these words have some interesting stories behind them. Now, let’s find out why the ox has played such an important role in Chinese culture.</p>























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  <h2>中文介绍</h2><p class="">中国的农历新年（春节）即将到来。 2021年是牛年，农历新年会在2月12日开始。牛既是在十二生肖中的排行第二的动物，又是中国文化中备受推崇的动物。牛的性格常常与良好的美德相关联，例如勤奋，诚实和可靠。在这一集中，您会听到一些关于牛的中国传说和习俗从。我们还将分享一些带有牛字的单词，词组和汉语成语，其中许多单词背后都有一些有趣的故事。如果你对为什么牛在中国文化中发挥如此重要的作用感兴趣，一定不要错过这期播客内容！</p><p class=""><br></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Producer: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>]]></description><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/1611938412840-SFB8UF604Y1KKJEE18OK/MandarinPod+Artwork.jpg?format=1500w" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="1400" height="1400"><media:title type="plain">The Year of the Ox: Significance and Symbolism in This Year's Chinese Zodiac</media:title></media:content></item><item><title>Fitting In: An American in China</title><category>podcast</category><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:37:06 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/2020/12/21/how-to-get-blended-into-chinese-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:5fe0aa60a3b92b153c5a49f1</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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                <p class="">Blend Like A Pro</p>
              

              
                <p class="">北大留学生在中国的生活经历</p>
              

              

            
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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">On this episode, we will be talking with special guest Kathya Avila. Kathya is from New York and is currently studying at Peking University in Beijing. Kathya talks about her experience with social and cultural assimilation as an American international student in China. She also shares some practical tips, such as how to open a bank account and how to rent an apartment in China.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>中文介绍</h2><p class="">在这期《中文特高级》的播客中，我们请到了Kathya Avila。 Kathya来自纽约，目前就读于北京大学。我们会和Kathy谈谈她作为美国留学生是怎么如何融入中国文化的。她还会和我们分享一些很实用的生活小经验，比如怎么在中国开银行账户以及怎么在北京租房子。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Producer: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>























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                <p class="">The word “ketchup” comes from Chinese word kê-tsiap.</p>
              

              
                <p class=""><em>kê-tsiap- “brine of pickled fish or shellfish” </em></p>
              

              

            
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  <h2>Episode Description</h2><p class="">What do the phrases, “No can do”, “Chop, Chop!", and “brainwashed!” have in common? They all originated from the Chinese language. Chinese words have been influencing English and European languages for hundreds of years. In today’s episode of MandarinPod, we talk about a few English words with Chinese origins and how Chinese words migrated west. Stick around for new Chinese vocabulary words, Chinese idioms, and lots of listening practice!</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>中文介绍</h2><p class="">今天这期《中文特高级》播客我们会讲到一些英语中比较常见的来自中文的词汇。你会在这期播客中不仅会学到新的生词，还会了解到中文词传播到西方的方式，一些常见的和中国文化相关的英文词汇。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul><h3 data-rte-preserve-empty="true"></h3>























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                <p class="">The Path to Success, Status, and Prosperity</p>
              

              
                <p class="">THE IMPERIAL EXAM IS EVERYTHING</p>
              

              

            
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  <h2>Episode Description </h2><p class="">China was doing standardized tests long before the SAT’s. Like a thousand years. </p><p class="">Today we are talking about the world’s original test- the Imperial Examination. We will talk about how it worked, its origins, its role in Chinese society, and how long this system was used. We raise the truly important question- Is it really possible to cheat on the imperial exam?! We finish up with thoughts about the most modern version of the imperial exam in China today.&nbsp;</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: <a href="https://www.curioustian.com/">Tian Zhou</a></p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">这期中文特高级中，我们会谈到以下的跟古代中国科举考试相关的话题。</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">科举的前身是什么？</p></li><li><p class="">科举制度的真正开始是在隋朝</p></li><li><p class="">科举一共持续了多长时间？</p></li><li><p class="">科举制度在亚洲的影响</p></li><li><p class="">科举的形式</p></li><li><p class="">科举考试的内容</p></li><li><p class="">科举的时间和地点</p></li><li><p class="">科举作弊</p></li><li><p class="">科举考试存不存在歧视？</p></li><li><p class="">科举在今天的表现</p></li></ul>























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                <p class="">中国的选举制度是什么样的？</p>
              

              
                <p class=""><strong><em>Subscribe on </em></strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarinpod/id1531948313"><strong><em>Apple Podcasts</em></strong></a><strong><em>, </em></strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/52Qj9nFOeYnvyR93wygnW1?si=4XXCC0umRkq99BkbZdvryg"><strong><em>Spotify</em></strong></a><strong><em>, or wherever you listen.</em></strong></p>
              

              

            
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  <h2>Episode Introduction</h2><p class="">November 3rd was Election Day in the United States. In the spirit of this historic week, we are going to be talking about presidential elections in China. In this episode, we ask and discuss…</p><p class="">-What is democratic centralism? </p><p class="">-What is the line of succession in China’s government? </p><p class="">-What are some state institutions in China? </p><p class="">-How is power distributed in the Chinese political system?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p>
































  <h3>这集播客中我们会讨论的话题：</h3><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">中国到底有没有民主的选举？</p></li><li><p class="">中国的民主集中制是什么一个样子？</p></li><li><p class="">民主集中制的历史</p></li><li><p class="">中国主席怎么产生？</p></li><li><p class="">谁可以当选中国主席？</p></li><li><p class="">主席什么时候退休？</p></li><li><p class="">如果主席出事怎么办？</p></li><li><p class="">中国的宪法</p></li><li><p class="">中国还有什么其他的国家机构呢？</p></li><li><p class="">中国的权利中心是什么？</p></li></ul>























&nbsp;]]></description><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/t/5fad7dbcff73a225b253dad8/1605205445254/Presidential+Elections+in+China+Website+.mp3" length="2614377" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/t/5fad7dbcff73a225b253dad8/1605205445254/Presidential+Elections+in+China+Website+.mp3" length="2614377" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item><item><title>How Chinese People Currently Living in the States, are Dealing with America's Hostility Towards China</title><category>podcast</category><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:49:40 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/2020/9/29/how-are-the-chinese-people-living-in-america-dealing-with-the-us-negative-attitudes-towards-china</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:5f736501cec9865ec00c406f</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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  <h3><strong><em>Subscribe to MandarinPod on </em></strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarinpod/id1531948313"><strong><em>Apple Podcasts </em></strong></a><strong><em>, </em></strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/52Qj9nFOeYnvyR93wygnW1?si=4XXCC0umRkq99BkbZdvryg"><strong><em>Spotify</em></strong></a><strong><em> or wherever you listen. </em></strong></h3>























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  <h2>Episode Introduction</h2><p class="">In this episode, we'll be talking about how Chinese people currently living in America are dealing with the wave of American hostility towards China. We will also be looking into how the recent social media bans, travel/work restrictions, and mass closures of Chinese restaurants have been affecting these Chinese people currently residing in the states.</p>























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  <h2>中文介绍</h2><p class="">这期《中文特高级》播客中，我们将会讨论海外华人是如何面对2020年发生的那些各种各样对他们不友好的事件的，比如美国版微信和Tik Tok的禁令，中美航线的封闭，中餐馆的不景气，工作机会的减少，以及海外留学预冷。</p><p class="">尽管困难冲从，我们总是有一个美好的信念，虽然有这么多的困难，但是只要彼此支持对方，海外华人的生活总会越来越好。</p>























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  <h2>Credits </h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: <a href="https://www.curioustian.com/">Tian Zhou</a> </p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>























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  <p class=""><strong><em>Subscribe to us on </em></strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarinpod/id1531948313"><strong><em>Apple Podcasts</em></strong></a><strong><em>, </em></strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/52Qj9nFOeYnvyR93wygnW1?si=4XXCC0umRkq99BkbZdvryg"><strong><em>Spotify</em></strong></a><strong><em>, or wherever you listen. </em></strong></p>
























  
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  <h2>Episode Introduction</h2><p class="">In this episode, we'll be discussing Disney’s new Mulan movie. </p><p class="">Today’s topics include the origins of Mulan’s story, where she came from, and the meaning of her name. We will also analyze the Mulan poem and examine whether or not the movie is a true reflection of it. </p><p class="">We will go over some Chinese idioms you will see in the movie such as “four ounces can move a thousand pounds”, and “know your place”.</p>























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  <h2>中文介绍</h2><p class="">在这一集的《中文特高级》中，我们会来讲一下花木兰的故事，也会来对比一下《木兰诗》和2020年《花木兰》电影中的一些差别。</p><p class="">这期播客中，我们会讲到木兰所处的年代，木兰的家乡所在地，花木兰的名字。我们还会给大家用普通话解释《木兰诗》的内容，以此来还原最真实的木兰故事</p><p class="">在这期节目的最开始，我们还会讲解两个中国的习语，一个是“四两拔千斤”，另外一个是“名正言顺”。</p>























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  <h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级).</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: Tian Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>























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  <h3>花木兰故事的来源</h3><p class="">《木兰诗》是中国南北朝时期北方 - 北朝的一首长篇叙事民歌，也是一篇乐府诗。北朝历史发展之主流，是入居北中国的游牧民族接受农业文明，进而接受中国文化，最终为中国文化所化。</p><p class="">此诗产生于民间，在长期流传过程中，进过不少后代文人润色修改，但基本上还是保存了民歌易记易诵的特色。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h3>花木兰的名字</h3><p class="">花木兰很有可能不是汉人的名字，而是一个少数名族的名字，可能是鲜卑或者其他北方少数名族。</p><p class="">另外，在少数名字的意思里，或者在那个年代里，木兰可能是一个男名。还有一种说法，在少数名族中，木兰可能是姓，而非名。</p><p class="">当然所有的说法都没有定论，只是供大家参考一下。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h3>花木兰所处的年代</h3><p class="">木兰生在北朝，大约是1500多年前。</p><p class="">北朝主要为少数名族构成，南朝才是汉人聚居地，司马光的《资治通鉴》也认为南朝才是正统，所以花木兰其实是个少数名族英雄。</p><p class="">但就此诗言，即使木兰之家原为鲜卑民族，也早已汉化。“木兰当户织”，是一证。木兰还家，全家喜庆之中所深具之礼意，是又一证。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h3>花木兰去没去过新疆？</h3><p class="">《木兰诗》产生的时代众说纷纭，但其产生之时代不晚于陈。诗中称天子为“可汗”，征战地点皆在北方，则其产生之地域在北朝。诗中有“旦辞黄河去，暮至黑山头”，“但闻燕山胡骑声啾啾”语。黑山即杀虎山，在今内蒙古呼和浩特市东南，去黄河不远。燕山指燕然山，即今蒙古人民共和国杭爱山。据此，《木兰诗》中之战事，当发生于北魏与柔然之间。</p><p class="">柔然是北方游牧族大国，立国一百五十八年（394—552）间，与北魏及东魏、北齐曾发生过多次战争。而最主要之战场，正是蒙古和内蒙古一带。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h3>花木兰的家乡</h3><p class="">木兰是北方人，很有可能是河南人，虽说具体出生地不确定。但肯定不是电影里的是福建土楼，福建是南方，肯定不是花木兰的家乡，甚至离花木兰的家乡差距千万里。花木兰的年代是1500多年前，但是福建土楼也就500，600年历史，时间也差了1000多年。</p>























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                <p class="">Improve your Chinese public speaking skills</p>
              

              
                <p class="">BE CONFIDENT. BE CONCISE. SPEAK COMFORTABLY.</p>
              

              

            
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  <h2>Subscribe to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarinpod/id1531948313">Apple Podcasts,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/52Qj9nFOeYnvyR93wygnW1?si=4XXCC0umRkq99BkbZdvryg">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen. </h2>
























  
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  <h2>Episode Introduction</h2><p class="">In this episode of MandarinPod, we invited Zhiren Xie to talk to us about public speaking in Chinese. Not only has Xie won several Chinese public speaking contests in Malaysia, but he has also taught Chinese public speaking for many years. We believe that both native Chinese speakers and Chinese learners can learn how to be confident, articulate, intelligent, and even likable by practicing public speaking skills in Chinese.</p>























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  <h2>中文介绍</h2><p class="">这期《中文特高级》播客中，我们请到了解智仁老师来谈谈来和我们谈谈中文演讲这回事。作为一名在马拉西亚获得过数次中文演讲冠军的解老师，他具有多年的中文演讲参赛经历和演讲教学经验。我们相信无论是中文母语者还是中文学习者，都可以从中文演讲中汲取到他们所需要的营养。</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级). </p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: <a href="https://www.curioustian.com/">Tian Zhou</a></p></li><li><p class="">Guest: Zhiren Xie</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>]]></description><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/1600044728786-8MNOLWCYLIMVK4TNZKLM/MandarinPod+Artwork.jpg?format=1500w" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="1400" height="1400"><media:title type="plain">How Can I Excel at Public Speaking in Chinese?</media:title></media:content></item><item><title>Life as an International Student at the Best University in China</title><category>podcast</category><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/what-is-it-like-to-be-an-international-student-in-the-best-university-in-china</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:5f4aa6dd2d7a7777df3278ba</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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  <h2>Subscribe to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarinpod/id1531948313">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/52Qj9nFOeYnvyR93wygnW1?si=4XXCC0umRkq99BkbZdvryg">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen. </h2>
























  
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  <h2>Episode Introduction </h2><p class="">你可能认识很多在美国留学的国际学生，但是在中国留学对于很多美国人算是一件新鲜事。在这集播客中，我们请到了Kathya，一名在“北漂”的美国留学生，来讲讲她在北京大学留学的经历。</p><p class="">Many international students choose the United States to study abroad for college. However, very few Americans consider enrolling abroad for their college experience. Kathya is among the few. She’s currently attending Peking University as a Chinese major. As an American student who had no relatives or friends in China prior to her trip, what was her experience studying abroad in China? </p>























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  <h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: <a href="https://www.curioustian.com/">Tian Zhou</a></p></li><li><p class="">Guest: Kathya Avila</p></li><li><p class="">Contributor: Alexander Liverano</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: Emily Charash</p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul>]]></description><media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b/1599265613804-KQV688GKTWZLG9MY3R95/MandarinPod.jpg?format=1500w" medium="image" isDefault="true" width="1400" height="1400"><media:title type="plain">Life as an International Student at the Best University in China</media:title></media:content></item><item><title>How do NYC Public School Teachers Feel About School Reopening and Remote Learning?</title><category>podcast</category><dc:creator>Sishu Mandarin</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:36:18 +0000</pubDate><link>https://sishumandarin.com/chinese-language-learning-podcast/school-reopening-and-remote-learning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">585728b0e3df283e513e4a5b:5f4aa40464cb372724adf851:5f4aa55c1eaeb065d4b3f1ac</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure data-test="image-block-v2-outer-wrapper" class="
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                <p class="">Is it safe for New York students to resume in-person classes?</p>
              

              
                <p class="">两名纽约公立学校老师有话说</p>
              

              

            
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  <h2>Subscribe to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarinpod/id1531948313">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/52Qj9nFOeYnvyR93wygnW1?si=4XXCC0umRkq99BkbZdvryg">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen. </h2>
























  
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  <h2>Episode Introduction</h2><p class="">纽约公立学校预计于9月21日开学，很多家长，老师都感到有些无所适从。那么，纽约公立学校复课真的是一个安全的做法吗？这期《中文特高级》播客，我们有幸请到了两位在公立学校教书的老师来谈谈她们对复课和网课的想法。</p><p class="">New York City public schools are expected to reopen on Sep 21st. Many public school teachers are deeply concerned about the lack of supplies, poor ventilation, and spacing issues. In this episode, we invited two NYC public school teachers to talk about their feelings toward the reopening of school and remote learning. </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p>























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  <h2>Credits</h2><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Podcast: MandarinPod (中文特高级)</p></li><li><p class="">Episode language: Chinese</p></li><li><p class="">Host: <a href="https://www.curioustian.com/">Tian Zhou</a></p></li><li><p class="">Guests: Ms. Yang, Ms. Zhou</p></li><li><p class="">Contributor: Alexander Liverano</p></li><li><p class="">Tech Coordinator: <a href="https://www.orionmediaproduction.com/podcasts">Emily Charash</a></p></li><li><p class="">Produced by Sishu Mandarin</p></li></ul><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p>




























  
  
    
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