Bästa Chinese Conversation podcaster (2024)

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Exploring Ancestry, Identity, and Financial Empowerment with Stella Gold 1:03:09

1M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this episode, I welcome Stella Gold. Stella shares their unique cultural background, and they talk about their recent trip to the Philippines, which was an emotional journey of reconnecting with their heritage. Stella also discusses their career journey, from salary negotiation and financial literacy to becoming a rebirth and wealth coach. They …

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5 Chinese Proverbs of Wisdom To Rock It 9:48

2M ago9:48

9:48

In this episode of Mandarin Mayhem, host Julie Lu explores ancient Chinese proverbs, sharing their meanings and relevance in modern life. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, she illustrates how these proverbs can offer wisdom and guidance in everyday situations, emphasizing the importance of perspective and collaboration. Chapters 00:0…

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Exploring Creative Paths: An Interview with Author Katrina Kwan 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

In this episode of the Conversations With Your Chinese Auntie podcast, I chat with Vancouver-based fantasy and romance author Katrina Kwan. Katrina shares her journey to becoming a successful romance ghostwriter and debut author. We discuss her new book, The Last Dragon of the East, set to launch on October 8th and delve into her creative process, …

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Exploring Personal Growth, Astrology, and Community with Elyse Preston 59:26

2M ago59:26

59:26

In this episode of 'Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie,' I am joined by spiritual and transformational coach Elyse Preston. We discuss various topics, including astrology, human design, and the importance of creativity and community in personal growth. Elyse shares her journey from studying political science to working in the nonprofit sector. …

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Exploring Ancestry, Grief, and Healing with Nichole Lee 1:04:09

2M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

In this episode of Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie, host Patricia Petersen sits down with Nichole Lee, an internationally recognized trauma-informed multidisciplinary healer. Nichole shares her experiences of discovering her African heritage and dealing with profound grief after her mother's passing, and how these events shaped her into the …

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Mandarin Through Music: Sing Your Way to Fluency (With Today’s Pop Hits) 8:16

2M ago8:16

8:16

In this episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we explore how today’s pop music can be your secret weapon for mastering Mandarin. Host Julie Liu shares how singing along to popular hits can help you naturally pick up vocabulary, pronunciation, and tones—all while having fun. Whether you're a music lover or just looking for a fresh way to learn, tune in and di…

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Silly Chinese Tones Game: Mastering Tones Through Laughter 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

In this episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we’re turning the tricky world of Chinese tones into a hilarious game! Join Julie Liu as she walks you through funny tone mix-ups like confusing “mom” with “horse” or “sugar” with “soup.” Discover how laughter can help you master Mandarin’s tones and get ready to challenge yourself with fun tongue twisters and si…

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Chinese Idioms and Their Funny Origins 8:05

2M ago8:05

8:05

In this hilarious and insightful episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we explore some of the funniest and quirkiest Chinese idioms (成語) and the bizarre stories behind them. From “drawing legs on a snake” to “riding a tiger,” host Julie Liu breaks down these idioms and shows how they’re still relatable today. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent in Mandarin, …

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5 Fun Ways to Sneak Chinese Learning Into Your Morning Routine 6:23

2M ago6:23

6:23

In this fun and lighthearted episode of Mandarin Mayhem, we dive into five easy and quirky ways to sneak Chinese learning into your family's morning routine. From flashcards by the bed to bathroom Post-its, Julie from Motherly Notes shares creative hacks that make learning Chinese characters as natural as brushing your teeth. Tune in for some laugh…

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Mandarin Mayhem Trailer 0:47

2M ago0:47

0:47

Tired of hearing “I don’t wanna learn Chinese”? *Mandarin Mayhem* is here to flip the script! We’re turning the struggle into a fun adventure, showing you how to get your kids chatting away in Mandarin without the tears or tantrums. Join Julie Liu, founder of Motherly Notes, as she teams up with moms, teachers, language gurus, and kid-whisperers to…

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Navigating Cultural Journeys and Motherhood with Veena Chugh 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like post-partum depression and thoughts of suicide. In this episode of Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie, I talk to Veena Chugh, an author, certified yoga teacher, and mother, about her experiences immigrating from India to the United States.Veena discusses the cultural adjustments…

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Trust and Surrender: A Conversation with Don Carter on Community, Fatherhood, and Transformation 1:06:35

3M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like suicide. In this Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie episode, Patricia Petersen hosts Don Carter, an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and transformational coach. They discuss various topics, including Don's upbringing without a father figure, the significant role community played i…

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Home in a Lunchbox & Finding Your Path: An Interview with Author-Illustrator Cherry Mo 50:54

3M ago50:54

50:54

In this episode, Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of the picture book Home In A Lunchbox, discusses her experience of moving from Hong Kong to America and how it inspired her work. The conversation covers Cherry's creative journey, cultural integration, and struggles with anxiety. We also talk about mental health awareness, the power of community,…

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Navigating Cultural Boundaries and Asian Mental Health with Vera Cheng 52:27

3M ago52:27

52:27

Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like suicide. In this episode, I welcome Vera Cheng, a seasoned social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of 'Talk Therapy with Vera.' We discuss Vera's immigration journey from Hong Kong to Toronto, her challenges with bullying and racism, and her career in mental health. The conversa…

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Unconventional Bliss, Brown Papaya & Community with Isabel Bagsik 57:22

3M ago57:22

57:22

In this Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast episode, we welcome Isabel Bagsik, a soulful brand designer and creative wellness guide. The conversation explores Isabel's journey, her lineage from the Philippines, insights into her work, especially with Brown Papaya, and her thoughts on building and finding community. The episode is rich wi…

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What is Human Design? & Recovery from Eating Disorder 1:30:26

6M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

In this episode, my guest Shannon Keating discusses human design as a tool for self-discovery, a way to discover what makes you different from everyone else. She describes the five different energy types. Shannon also shares her personal story of healing from an eating disorder, highlighting the importance of processing emotions, setting boundaries…

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Dr. Jennifer Mullan on Decolonizing Therapy and Sacred Rage 1:24:54

7M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Content Note: Discussion of intent to die. Have you ever read a book that made you feel seen and heard from the first paragraph? My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Mullan. In this episode, we discuss Decolonizing Therapy, Rage, Community, and more. Dr. Mullan's book, Decolonizing Therapy, is a love letter and a call to action for helpers, healers, and …

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Healing Your Inner Child - Who's In Charge? 19:27

7M ago19:27

19:27

Okay, it's time to get real. You have probably seen posts on social media, or your therapist has told you that you need to heal your inner child. Maybe you’ve even done the work with them, but your inner child is still running and maybe ruining your life. When new clients come and see me, and they share that they have done inner child work, I find …

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Cultural Assimilation & Reclaiming Our Heritage 1:00:22

7M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

What a heartwarming conversation with my dear friend Thérèse Cator. In this episode, Thérèse and I discuss the effects of assimilation on our bodies, healing, identity, and more. We also discuss how healing can emerge when we are in spaces where we can be in our full humanity and don't have to be in a state of hypervigilance. Bio: Thérèse Cator is …

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Our marriage - The Ups and Downs, Conflicts, Repairs and LOVE. 1:06:15

7M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

In this episode, Kimen and I share how we met and the challenges we have encountered in our 18-year relationship. We talk about the importance of doing our own healing work so we can show up for each other and not repeat our parents' unhealthy marriages. We also share the non-negotiables in our marriage. As always, advice from Your Chinese Auntie, …

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Quest, Self-Initiation & Egypt with Lara Therrien Boulos 1:12:53

8M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

My guest today is my dear friend, Lara Therrien Boulos. I met Lara through our dear friend Carmen Spagnola, as we were both Questers and Carmen's students. This episode discusses Lara's trip to Egypt, capitalism, Quest and the Return, and self-initiation. We talk about how the pandemic is like an initiation and that we are now in the Return. It wil…

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Roxanne Francis on Navigating Life as a Person of Colour, and How Social Media Affects Your Teen's Mental Health. 41:55

8M ago41:55

41:55

My guest is Roxanne Francis, the award-winning CEO of Francis psychotherapy and consulting services. She runs a busy group practice and is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and corporate consultant who addresses topics related to women's issues, such as race and equity, mental health, parenting, and wellness at work. She is also the founder of T…

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Taraneh Erfan on Recognizing Our Privilege & Showing Up Human 1:04:15

8M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

I am thrilled to welcome Taraneh Erfan to the show. In this episode, Taraneh talks about growing up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, recognizing our privilege, how to decolonize our practice, and how to show up human with one another. Of course, we talk about our puppies. We discuss whether it is ethical to volunteer abroad, and we talk about patr…

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Mardi Gras, Family Secrets, Therapy & more with Henry M. Pittman 1:17:03

9M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

I am so excited for you to meet Henry M. Pittman. Henry is a licensed therapist and counsellor. Henry assisted in my Somatic Experiencing (SE) three-year training. The training was all online except for the last level, so we met in person last year in Atlanta. Henry is passionate about his work; he is wise, knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Oh…

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Feeding Mama with Mona En Ting Stilwell 42:00

9M ago42:00

42:00

My guest today is the founder of Feeding Mama - Mona En Ting Stilwell. I first heard about Mona from my Chinese Medicine colleagues and friends who know Mona. Feeding Mama is dedicated to nourishing new postpartum parents with premium quality essential foods carefully cultivated through the centuries-long sciences of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I…

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Menopause Master Class with Shirley Weir - Let's Crack Open the Conversation 52:26

9M ago52:26

52:26

Menopause? Estrogen? Progesterone? Who's in perimenopause? Me! My guest today is Shirley Weir, the founder of Menopause Chicks. Although this podcast mainly features BIPOC folks, I invited Shirley as I have admired her work since we met in 2017. She has done so much to educate the world about menopause. Shirley is a fierce advocate for women’s heal…

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Growing Up With Chinese Mothers, Allergy Season & Menopause with Dr. Debbie Lee 58:23

9M ago58:23

58:23

My guest today is Dr. Debbie Lee. Debbie is a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a mama to two adorable little humans and is one of my close friends with whom I can talk about my feelings and emotions. In this episode, we talk about our Chinese mothers who used to make us drink herbal decoctions, and we might or might not hav…

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Luna Aixin on Community, the Kampung Spirit & Red Egg 46:26

10M ago46:26

46:26

What do we give up as immigrants and refugees? What do we yearn for and can be so hard to find? In this episode, Luna and I talk about the Kampung spirit, the concept of Gaginang, and the importance of red eggs in Chinese culture. A kampong (kampung in Malay and Indonesian) is the term for a village. Gaginang means (my/our) own people. Luna's Bio: …

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Lunar New Year (Part 2): Traditions, Food & Growing Up in Singapore with Luna Aixin 1:27:00

10M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

Happy Lunar New Year! 新年好! This episode is part two of my Lunar New Year series. If you missed part one, please listen to episode 8. In this episode, I imagine that Luna and I are sitting at a hawker center, eating foods we desperately miss, and talking about everything from our experiences growing up in Singapore, Lunar New Year traditions, includ…

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Year of the Wood Dragon 2024. Lunar New Year, Feng Shui & Period 9 (Part 1) 6:31

10M ago6:31

6:31

Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is the year of the Wood Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon is considered lucky, magical, powerful, and noble. On February 4th, we also transition to the Period 9. In this episode, I talk about some rituals that are essential to prepare for the new year. I also discuss the significance of…

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Oriental Medicine with Dr. Sanae Suzuki 28:59

10M ago28:59

28:59

My guest today is Dr. Sanae Suzuki. Sanae is a trauma-informed integrative primary care practitioner focusing on mental health. She has over a decade of experience in holistic medicine. She received Functional Medicine training at The Institute for Functional Medicine and Apex Energetics, Functional and Integrative Psychiatry training through Psych…

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Names We're Given at Birth, Faith & Prayer with Wanjîkū Kîarîe 1:01:49

10M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

In this episode, we talk about Wanjîkū's tribe, the tribe's arrival story, the meaning of her name and her clan's name. We talk about lands that feel like "home" to us. For Wanjîkū, it's Santa Fe, New Mexico, and for me, it's Spain. We also share our little adventure at Atlanta's airport. I ask Wanjîkū how she looks after herself. Spoiler alert: sh…

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Scarcity Mindset, The Vietnam War & Brainspotting with Diane Hua-Stewart 1:01:45

11M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

My guest today is Diane Hua-Stewart. Diane is a colleague and friend from grad school. We talk about Diane's path, Brainspotting, food policies, how food affects our health, food in Asian cultures, and the Vietnam War, where Agent Orange was used. We also discuss the scarcity mindset that can be common in immigrants. In case you have not heard of A…

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Decolonizing Therapy, Patriarchy, Racism, Burnout & HOPE with Dr. Alice Crawford. 1:08:09

11M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

In this intimate, funny and honest conversation with Dr. Alice Crawford, she shares her path from electrical engineering to computer science to being a therapist. We talk about her 41 years of marriage, racism, and raising a Black son. She shares advice for BIPOC therapists starting in the mental health field, and we discuss hope. Dr. Alice Crawfor…

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Sense of Belonging, Community Care, and Intentional Friendships with Paola Baca. 1:08:05

11M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

I am delighted today to welcome my dear friend and sister, Paola Baca. At the start of the episode, I share why I address people I love as sister, brother, auntie, or uncle. This episode is intimate and emotional. Paola shares her story of immigrating from Peru to Canada. We talk about our experiences with belonging and fitting in, being intentiona…

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Concubines, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Ancestral Healing Work With Dr. Tanya Gee 58:05

11M ago58:05

58:05

I am delighted today to welcome my dear friend and sister, Dr.Tanya Gee. This episode discussed Tanya's path, Traditional Chinese Medicine, concubines, and ancestral healing work. It's a juicy episode! You also get to hear Tanya's belly laugh; it's one of the best things in life! She also shares two pearls of wisdom at the end of the podcast. Tanya…

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Chinese Auntie Introduction 6:12

11M ago6:12

6:12

Come hang out with your Chinese Auntie, Patricia Petersen. In this episode, I talk about myself. Who am I? Why this podcast? At the end of every episode, I share a Chinese Auntie wisdom. Please join me as I have compelling conversations with interesting people.Av Patricia Petersen

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Update on word lists. Now more convenient and effective. 7:52

3y ago7:52

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I give a short English description of how you can study the words in the podcast before listening, much more conveniently and effectively than the present word list situation. You'll need to buy the flashcards component in the pleco app first. I recommend buying the pleco professional bundle which includes this but you can buy it on its own.…

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What's a Chinese Communist Party (CPC) member anyway? 共产党员到底是啥？ 20:13

3y ago20:13

20:13

All the following words can be conveniently downloaded as a flashcard study set to pleco at this link - https://www.plecoforums.com/threads/serious-chinese-conversation-%E5%85%B1%E4%BA%A7%E5%85%9A%E5%91%98%E5%88%B0%E5%BA%95%E6%98%AF%E5%95%A5.6805/ 共产党员 CPC member gong4 chan3 dang3 yuan2弟 little brother di4入党 join the CPC ru4 dang3提交 submit ti2 jiao…

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4 idioms' origins 四个成语的来源 14:31

3y ago14:31

14:31

From the book Tales and Traditions by Yun Xiao, Ying Wang, Hui Xiao, WenJie Lu

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Terrorism 恐怖主义 15:15

4y ago15:15

15:15

恐怖分子 terrorist kǒngbùfènzǐ恐怖主义 terrorism kǒngbùzhǔyì现象 phenomenon xiànxiàng世界 world shìjiè厉害 very bad; amazing lìhai首先 first shǒuxiān (different to 第一), often followed by　其次或者然后大型 large-scale dàxíng小型 small-scale xiǎoxíng事件 incident shìjiàn九幺幺 9/11 jiǔyāoyāo (it is never referred to as　九一一 or 9月11号）纽约 New York niúyuē世贸中心 The World Trade Centre shìm…

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My nanny for zuo4yue4zi5 我叫的月嫂 12:18

4y ago12:18

12:18

here's a quick interview I did with my nanny who cried during the interview. she talks about her background and experience with fifteen my customers. she unfortunately got interrupted by my wife

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Lazy eyes and skydives 斗鸡眼和跳伞 19:17

4+ y ago19:17

19:17

斗鸡眼 dòujīyǎn lazy eye 进入 jìnrù enter 主题 zhǔtí subject 小朋友 xiǎopéngyou child 身边 shēnbiān one's side eg. I want you by my side 理论 lǐlùn theory 基因 jīyīn gene 自来水 zìláishuǐ tap water 重金属 zhòngjīnshǔ heavy metal (not the music) 幸运 xìngyùn lucky 文章 wénzhāng essay/article 体质 tǐzhì constitution i.e. of the body 烧开 shāokāi to boil 直接+（verb) zhíjiē directly …

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Serial killers 连环杀手 17:14

4+ y ago17:14

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连环杀手 liánhuánshāshǒu serial killer 小丑 xiǎochǒu clown 叫做 jiàozuò be called; be known as 约翰 yuēhàn 韦恩 wéiēn 盖西 gàixī John Wayne Gacy 泰德 tàidé 邦迪 bāngdí Ted Bundy 这么 (verb) zhème Verb like this eg. don't do this 别这么做 Don't say 别做这个！强奸 qiángjiān rape 算 suàn count as 童年 tóngnián childhood 欺负 qīfu to bully 折磨 zhémo torture 弄痛 nòngtòng to hurt someone/so…

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Mum's true ghost story 妈真鬼故事 7:27

4+ y ago7:27

7:27

婆婆 husband's mother pópo 亲自 in person qīnzì 深刻 deep; profound shēnkè 村 village cūn 看望 pay a visit kànwang 单词 word dāncí 重新 repeat chóngxīn 古老 ancient gǔlǎo 走廊 hallway zǒuláng 鬼 ghost guǐ 森林 forest sēnlín 恐怖 scary kǒngbù 度假 go on vacation dùjià 假期 vacation jiàqī 醒 awake; wake up xǐng 呼吸 breath; breathe hūxī 描述 describe miáoshù 开灯 turn on lights kāid…

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The Cube Personality Quiz 正方体性格测验 15:18

4+ y ago15:18

15:18

表示 express; indicate; show biǎoshì 想象 imagine xiǎngxiàng 沙漠 desert shāmò 正方体 cube zhèngfāngtǐ 用。。。做的 made of... yòng...zuòde 水晶 crystal shuǐjīng 身高 stature shēngāo 腰 waist yāo 高度 height gāodù 宽 wide; width kuān 手臂 arm shǒubì 透明 transparent tòumíng 梯子 ladder tīzi 靠 lean on; rely on kào 木头 wood mùtou 台阶 step; stair táijiē 一匹马 a horse yìpǐmǎ 匹 pǐ meas…

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OkCupid (2/2) Most skipped questions 交友app最跳过的问题 23:53

4+ y ago23:53

23:53

领养 lǐngyǎng adopt a child 收养 shōuyǎng (a synonym for lingyang) 兄弟姐妹、 xiōngdìjiěmèi sibling 约会 yuēhuì date 血缘 xuèyuán blood relationship 小说 xiǎoshuō novel 谈恋爱 tánliànài to date 事实 shìshí fact 性格 xìnggé character （I meant 个性 gèxìng personality) 告白 gàobái tell the public 表白 biǎobái state clearly 陌生人 mòshēngrén stranger 惭愧 cánkuì ashamed 反对 fǎnduì oppo…

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Luna's in pain 俞鑫霞很痛苦 8:45

4+ y ago8:45

8:45

痛苦 pain tòngkǔ 牙齿 tooth yáchǐ 痛 hurt tòng 鱿鱼 squid yóuyú 硬 hard yìng 咬 bite yǎo 药 medicine (i.e. of a pill etc.) yào 怀孕 pregnant/pregnancy huáiyùn 基因 gene jīyīn 修 fix/mend xiū 蛀牙 tooth decay zhùyá 补 mend bǔ 导致 lead to (something bad) dǎozhì 保护 protect bǎohù 颗 tooth and small round object MW kē 惭愧 ashamed cánkuì 刷牙 brush one's teeth shuāyá 影响 effect…

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Stable or happy life? 稳定还是幸福的生活？(Just me talking) 24:10

4+ y ago24:10

24:10

Words and grammar below 词和语法。。的话 if (used at the end of a sentence. 如果 is optional in this construction) dehuà 外国人 foreigner wàiguórén 悉尼 Sydney xīní 科学 science kēxué 专业 major zhuānyè 生物 biology shēngwù 毕业证 diploma bìyèzhèng 硕士 masters shuòshì 博士 Ph.D. bóshì 脑子 brain nǎozi 理论 theory lǐlùn (i mean to say thesis which is 论文 lùnwén）试着 try shìzhe 找不到…

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OK Cupid Dating Questions (1/2) 交友app问题 19:16

4+ y ago19:16

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俞鑫霞 My wife's name yúxīnxiá 推荐 reccommend tuījiàn 探探 Chinese Tinder tàntàn 对方 the other party; other side duìfāng 男生 man; boy nánshēng 向 (direction+verb) do something in that direction 向左滑 swipe left xiàngzuǒhuá 向 is a direction word like 往照片 photo zhàopiàn 刷 brush (noun and verb) shuā 尿尿 piss/urinate (informal) niàoniào 泡脚 to bathe feet in hot wa…

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