Ep.21 夏时令(xià shí zhì): Daylight Saving Time in China?

In this Mandarin episode, I explore the history and reason behind Daylight Saving Time and talk about why China only adopted Daylight Saving Time for 6 short years (hint: time zones), as compared to the U.S. where Daylight Saving is still used.Some useful words:采用/采取 (Cǎiyòng/cǎiqǔ): adopt夏时令/冬时令 (xià shílìng/dōng shílìng): Daylight Saving Time,/Winter Time使用(shǐyòng): use主要原因(zhǔyào yuányīn): main reason节能(jiénéng) (short for节约能源(jiéyuē néngyuán): saving energy天亮(tiānliàng): "sky bright" sun is up时钟/表(shízhōng/biǎo): clock/watch调(tiáo): adjust, switch利用(lìyòng): use, take advantage of照明(zhàomíng): illuminate能源紧张(néngyuán jǐnzhāng): energy shortage战争(zhànzhēng): war增加/减少(zēngjiā /jiǎnshǎo)：increase/decrease, reduce户外活动(hùwài huódòng): outdoor activity生物钟(shēngwùzhōng): biological clock在一定程度上(zài yīdìng chéngdù shàng): to a certain extent对...有影响(duì... yǒuyǐngxiǎn): have an impact on ...取消(qǔxiāo): cancel必要(bìyào): necessary过时(guòshí): outdated, obsolete发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何，我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you’re welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I’m truly grateful to have you as a listener. It’s an honor to share a few minutes with you each week!❤️ ☕💗 Buy Me a Coffee (One-time & Monthly Donation) 💖🎙️ Support This Podcast (Monthly Donation via Buzzsprout) ✨💬 Patreon Membership (Monthly Membership with Benefits) 由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。 Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. ❤️播客网址：Podcast Website (免费文稿 Free Transcript Available) 📝 If you have any questions, you can email me at [email protected]. 😊 #五分钟中文 #中文播客 #中国文化 #ChinesePodcast #LearnChinese #ChineseListening #中文听力 #中文练习 #中国語 #中国語リスニング #中国語聴解 #中国語学習 #リスニング練習 #HSK #중국어듣기 #중국어회화 #중국어팟캐스트 #중국어공부 #중국어배우기 #중국어

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