五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese
Episodes
What is Shein? 中国人都没听说过！
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talked about Shein, a popular online clothing store that is located in China but targets markets outside of China. Have ...
Pork over Beef: 为什么中国人喜欢猪肉，不喜欢牛肉？
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talk about the historical, geographical and cultural reasons behind China's preference for pork over all other meat.牛...
Super Idol的歌词(Lyrics)
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I explain the Chinese lyrics of the hot Tik Tok song Super Idol. You can find the lyrics and YouTube link below, along with ...
跟朋友重聚 Reunion with an Old Friend
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talked about my Saturday reunion with a friend whom I met in 2014. We went for a walk in the state park, visited our local...
Ep.31 感恩节的食物 Thanksgiving Food in China?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I go down the list of traditional Thanksgiving food in the US to see if they are common in China and why.Some useful words:食...
Ep.30 感恩节 Thanksgiving: The American Holiday & The Chinese Culture
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Mandarin episode talks about the traditional American holiday of Thanksgiving, which is not celebrated in China, and the important idea of being ...
Ep.29 中国的物价: What things are cheaper in China?
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talk about consumer prices of things in China, as compared to the US, to see what is cheaper to buy in China and what coul...
Ep.28 中外预约文化 Appointment Cultures
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I compare the appointment cultures in China and Europe & US: How prevalent is the appointment culture? When do you have ...
Ep.27 高考 (gāo kǎo) China's College Entrance Exam
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 高考 (gāo kǎo) college entrance exam. What is 高考 short for？When is 高考？When are the exams held?...
Ep.26 (English) What is Gaokao-China’s SAT?
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode I talked about Gaokao, China's College Entrance Examination. Questions I covered include:When is Gaokao?Does everyone tak...
Ep.25 (English) China's Education System
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode, I briefly introduce how China's education system is structured from Kindergarten to 12th grade. We mainly talk about:Age...
Ep.24 中国的教育系统 China's Education System
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I briefly introduce how China's education system is structured from kindergarten to post-secondary education: how many ...
Ep.23 Mandarin Chat: 今天是我的生日🎂
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's birthday episode, I talked about how I spent my birthday today. Some useful expressions:其实(qíshí): in reality, actually请假(q...
Ep.22 (English) Why doesn't China have Daylight Saving Time (any more)?
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode, I talk about why we had daylight saving in the first place and why China, after briefly experimented with the idea, decided t...
Ep.21 夏时令(xià shí zhì): Daylight Saving Time in China?
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep.20 (English) Why China only uses Beijing Time?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode I talk about the history of time zones in China and the universal use of Beijing time now for the entire country, which spans ...
Ep.19 时区(shíqū): Are there different times in China?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I explore why China only uses Beijing time despite the fact that it spans across 5 different time zones, compare China'...
Ep.18 (English) Halloween in China?
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This English episode covers the Chinese translation of Halloween, a short recap of Halloween origin and tradition, the Chinese version of Halloween ...
Ep.17 万圣节(wànshèngjié)🎃: Halloween in China?
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin Halloween special, I talk about the meaning of Halloween in Mandarin, its traditions and customs, and relate the festival to the orig...
Ep.16 (English) Huoguo the Chinese Hot Pot
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode, I talk about Huoguo the Chinese hot pot: what is it? How to have a hot pot meal? And why is it popular among Chinese across t...
Ep.15 火锅 (huǒguō) The Chinese Hot Pot
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 火锅 (huǒguō) the Chinese Hot Pot: What do the name characters mean? What consist of a 火锅 (huǒguō) me...
Ep.14 (English) Douyin the Chinese TikTok
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This English episode presents a brief introduction to Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok: the name, logo, what people do on Douyin, and so on.发短...
Ep.13 抖音 (Dǒu yīn) the Chinese TikTok
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 抖音 (dǒu yīn) the Chinese TikTok: why is it called douyin? What do people do on douyin? And why does Chi...
Ep.12 (English) Buzzword 卷(juǎn): Forced into the rat race
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This English episode explores the meaning of 卷 (juǎn) in two contexts: school and work. As the Chinese society increasingly forces its people int...
Ep.11 Buzzword 卷(juǎn): Forced into the rat race
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Mandarin episode explores the meaning of 卷 (juǎn) in two contexts: school and work. As the Chinese society increasingly forces its people in...
Ep.10 机场广播 Airport Announcement ✈️
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I read an airport announcement (regular speed and slow speed) and go over 10 useful vocabulary and expressions. The script is as foll...
Ep.9 乒乓球在中国🏓️ Table Tennis in China
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Mandarin episode explores why table tennis is so popular in China. After the reading, I pick out and explain some useful vocabulary and expressio...
Ep.8 Proverb 磨刀不误砍柴工: Sharpen your axe, expedite the job (bilingual explanation)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (a mix of English and Mandarin explanation), I talk about the Chinese proverb 磨刀不误砍柴工 (mó dāo bú wù kǎn chái gōng...
Ep.7 (English) Buzzword 学霸 (and 学渣)- Academic Lord
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode, we talk about the meaning of 学霸 (a top academic) and its opposite 学渣。发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the ...
Ep.6 Buzzword 学霸 (and 学渣): Academic Lord
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, we explore what is 学霸 (xué bà) a top student in academics (opposite word is 学渣 xué zhā).发短信给我！ Send ...
Ep.5 (English) Buzzword 社畜 Society's Farm Animal
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this English episode, I talk about the buzzword 社畜: its translation, use, and my take on the word.发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the...
Ep.4 Buzzword 社畜 Society's Farm Animal
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mandarin episode, I try to unpack the meaning of the Chinese buzzword 社畜 (shè chù): society's farm animal发短信给我！ Send ...
Ep.3 对话练习: 去海滨小城旅游 Conversation Practice: Travel to the Beach Town
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this all-Mandarin episode, we will practice answering six travel-related questions. You will have 20s after each question to respond. My personal r...
Ep.2 现代中国人的审美变化 Beauty Standards in China
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This all-Mandarin episode talks about beauty standards and recents shifts in beauty concepts in modern China.中国的传统文化和现代文化的审...
Ep.1 智能手机的利弊 The Good and Bad about Smartphone in China
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This all-Mandarin episode explores the pros and cons of smartphone use by Chinese people.中国改革开放以后科技，经济都有了飞速的发展...