五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese
Episodes
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...