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Talkative Mei

Hi listeners, I would like to share something about Chinese with you. The content will be provided through different topics below in different episodes within three minutes. Please enjoy. :) - Let's Know A Chinese Character - Let's Say A Daily Used Sentence - Let's Say A Chinese Idiom - Let's Read Yi Mei's Weekly Diary - Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem Best wishes, Yi Mei -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Ep. 54 江南春绝句 jiāng nán chūn jué jù (Spring on the Southern River Shore)

Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem 千里莺啼绿映红, qiān lǐ yīng tí lǜ yìng hóng, 水村山郭酒旗风。 shuǐ cūn shān guō jiǔ qí fēng。 南朝四百八十寺, nán cháo sì bǎi bā shí sì, 多少楼台烟雨中。 duō shǎo lóu tái yān yǔ zhōng。 字彙 Vocabulary 1ヽ莺啼 yīng tí oriole chirping 2ヽ郭 guō a wall constructed around the city’s outer boundary in ancient times 3ヽ酒旗 jiǔ qí the ancient Chinese-style wine shop flag 酒= wine 旗= flag 4ヽ南朝 nán cháo The Southern Dynasties Nanchao 南朝 (420~589) is a series of dynasties that ruled over southern China. 5ヽ楼台 lóu ...

Apr 11, 20251 min

Ep. 53 二月十至二月十六日 èr yuè shí zhì èr yuè shí liù rì (February 10th to February 16th)

Let's Read Yi Mei's Weekly Diary 上周五,经过老城区时,发现了一家二手书店。店门口和走道上堆满书籍,每本只要二十元!老板亲切地介绍书籍的来历。待了快一小时,终于心满意足地提着两大袋书离开。最开心的是,居然找到小时候看过的漫画《乌龙院》! Shàng zhōuwǔ, jīngguò lǎo chéngqū shí,fāxiàn le yì jiā èrshǒu shūdiàn。Diàn ménkǒu hàn zǒudào shàng duīmǎn shūjí,měi běn zhǐyào èrshí yuán!Lǎopǎn qīnqiè de jièshào shūjí de láilì。Dāi le kuài yì xiǎoshí,zhōngyú xīnmǎnyìzú de tí zhe liǎng dà dài shū líkāi。Zuì kāixīn de shì,jūrán zhǎodào xiǎoshíhòu kànguò de mànhuà 《Wū Lóng Yuàn 》! 字彙Vocabulary 1. 老城区 lǎo chéng qū ol...

Feb 17, 202559 sec

Ep. 52 年年有余 nián nián yǒu yú

Let's Say A Chinese Idiom Definition 每年都有多余的财富及食粮。 Měi nián dōu yǒu duō yú de cáifù jí shíliáng。 Every year, there is an excess of wealth and food. 年=year 有=have 余=remainder Example sentence 华人过新年,鱼是必不可少的一道菜肴。因「鱼」与「余」同音,象征年年有余。 Huárén guò xīnnián , yú shì bì bùkě shǎo de yí dào càiyáo。Yīn 「yú」 yǔ 「yú」 tóng yīn, xiàngzhēng niánnián yǒu yú 。 In Chinese culture, eating fish is considered an essential part of the New Year celebrations. This is due to the homophony between the words 'fish' (鱼) and 'r...

Feb 11, 20251 min

Ep. 51 新年好 xīn nián hǎo

Let's Say A Daily Used Sentence Definition If you want to send the best wishes to one another for the new year ahead, you can say “新年好。” 新=new 年=year 好=good -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Feb 07, 202528 sec

Ep. 50 无

Let's Know A Chinese Character Definition have no Related words wú xīn 无心 not be in the mood for 无=have no 心=heart wú zhī 无知 ignorant 无=have no 知=know Stroke(s) in total 4 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Feb 03, 202522 sec

Ep. 49 元日 yuán rì (The First Day of Lunar New Year)

Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem 爆竹声中一岁除, bào zhú shēng zhōng yí suì chú, 春风送暖入屠苏。 chūn fēng sòng nuǎn rù tú sū。 千门万户曈曈日, qiān mén wàn hù tóng tóng rì, 总把新桃换旧符。 zǒng bǎ xīn táo huàn jiù fú。 字彙 Vocabulary 1ヽ元日 yuán rì the first day of Lunar New Year 元=beginning, first 日=day 2ヽ爆竹声 bào zhú shēng the sound of firecrackers 爆=explode 竹=bamboo 声=sound 3ヽ一岁除 yí suì chú an old year is gone 一=one 岁=year 除=remove; get rid of 4ヽ屠苏 tú sū name of a type of ancient wine which was a daily drink among families du...

Jan 30, 202557 sec

问与答 wèn yǔ dá (Q&A)

让我们来复习一下第四十三集到第四十八集的内容吧! Ràng wǒmen lái fùxí yíxià dìsìshísān jí dào dìsìshíbā jí de nèiróng ba ! Let’s recap the content of Episodes 43-48! 下面有几个问题, Xiàmiàn yǒu jǐ ge wèntí, Here are some questions below. 请试着回答看看, qǐng shì zhe huídá kànkàn, Please try to answer them 看你答对几题。 kàn nǐ dáduì jǐ tí。 and see how many questions you will get right. 答案公佈在文字稿最下方。 Dáàn gōngbù zài wénzì gǎo zuì xiàfāng。 The answers will be revealed at the bottom of the transcript. 第一題: 看到美丽的风景,我习惯用甚么记录下来,留作纪念? dì yī tí : Kà...

Jan 05, 20254 min

Ep. 48 十二月十六至十二月二十二日shí èr yuè shí liù zhì shí èr yuè èr shí èr rì (December 16th to December 22nd)

Let's Read Yi Mei's Weekly Diary 上周,因为吃了不干净的海鲜,害我狂拉肚子,搞得身心俱疲。为了让肠胃快快恢复正常,只好一整周都吃清淡的食物。这周,终于又正常运作了,也让我对食物的选择更加谨慎小心。 Shàng zhōu , yīn wèi chī le bù gān jìng de hǎixiān , hài wǒ kuáng lādùzi ,gǎo de shēnxīn jù pí 。 Wèi le ràng cháng wèi kuàikuài huīfù zhèngcháng , zhǐhǎo yì zhěng zhōu dōu chī qīngdàn de shíwù 。Zhè zhōu ,zhōng yú yòu zhèngcháng yùnzuò le , yě ràng wǒ duì shíwù de xuǎnzé gèngjiā jǐnshèn xiǎoxīn 。 字彙Vocabulary 1. 海鲜 hǎi xiān seafood 海= sea 鲜= fresh 2. 狂 kuáng intensively 3. 俱 jù both ...

Dec 24, 202433 sec

Ep. 47 火树银花 huǒ shù yín huā

Let's Say A Chinese Idiom Definition 这句成语用来形容灯火通明灿烂的景象。 Zhè jù chéng yǔ yòng lái xíngróng dēnghuǒ tōngmíng cànlàn de jǐngxiàng 。 This idiom is used to describe a scene that is brightly lit and magnificent. 火=fire 树=tree 银=silver 花=flower Example sentence 每年跨年, 台北101大楼变身火树银花,总是成为全球瞩目的焦点。 Měi nián kuànián , Táiběi 101dàlóu biànshēn huǒ shù yín huā , zǒng shì chéngwéi quánqiú zhǔmù de jiāodiǎn 。 Every year, during the New Year's celebration, Taipei 101 transforms into a breathtaking display of fire...

Dec 21, 202453 sec

Ep. 46 慢慢来 màn màn lái

Let's Say A Daily Used Sentence Definition If you want to let someone know that there is no need to hurry and they can take their time, you can say “慢慢来。” 慢=slow 来=come -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 17, 202424 sec

Ep. 45 久

Let's Know A Chinese Character Definition long Related words bù jiǔ 不久 soon 不=not 久=long hěn jiǔ 很久 for a long time 很=very 久=long Stroke(s) in total 3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 14, 202420 sec

Ep. 44 咏鹅 yǒng é (Goose Chant)

Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem 鹅,鹅,鹅, é ,é ,é, 曲项向天歌。 qū xiàng xiàng tiān gē。 白毛浮绿水, bái máo fú lǜ shuǐ, 红掌拨清波。 hóng zhǎng bō qīng bō。 字彙 Vocabulary 1ヽ曲项 qū xiàng crooked neck 曲=crooked; curved 项=neck 2ヽ歌 gē sing 3ヽ拨 bō push 白話文翻译Translation to vernacular Chinese 鹅,鹅,鹅, é ,é ,é , 伸着弯曲的脖子向着天空歌唱。 Shēn zhe wān qū de bózi xiàng zhe tiānkōng gēchàng 。 雪白的羽毛漂浮在碧绿的水面上, Xuěbái de yǔmáo piāofú zài bìlǜ de shuǐmiàn shàng , 红色的脚掌拨动着清澈的水波。 hóngsè de jiǎo zhǎng bō dòng zhe qīngchè de shuǐbō 。 英文翻译English Tr...

Dec 08, 202448 sec

Ep. 43 十一月二十五至十二月一日shí yī yuè èr shí wǔ zhì shí èr yuè yī rì (November 25th to December 1st)

Let's Read Yi Mei's Weekly Diary 上周四,在去高铁站的路上,忽然抬头,发现天空与河川交织成一幅美丽的画。河水在晨光中微微闪烁,与天上的云朵相映成趣。这一瞬间,世界美好而宁静,心情也不由自主地放松。我掏出手机,将这份美丽的景色捕捉下来,留作纪念。 Shàng zhōusì,zài qù gāotiězhàn de lù shàng,hūrán tái tóu,fā xiàn tiānkōng yǔ héchuān jiāozhīchéng yì fú měilì de huà。Héshuǐ zài chénguāng zhōng wéiwéi shǎnshuò,yǔ tiān shàng de yún duǒ xiāngyìngchéngqù。Zhè yíshùnjiān,shìjiè měihǎo ér níng jìng,xīnqíng yě bùyóuzìzhǔ de fàngsōng。Wǒ tāochū shǒujī,jiāngzhèfèn měilì de jǐngsè bǔzhuō xiàlái,liúzuò jìniàn。 字彙Vocabul...

Dec 01, 202445 sec

问与答 wèn yǔ dá (Q&A)

让我们来复习一下第三十七集到第四十二集的内容吧! Ràng wǒmen lái fùxí yíxià dìsānshíqī jí dào dìssìshíèr jí de nèiróng ba ! Let’s recap the content of Episodes 37-42! 下面有几个问题, Xiàmiàn yǒu jǐ ge wèntí, Here are some questions below. 请试着回答看看, qǐng shì zhe huídá kànkàn, Please try to answer them 看你答对几题。 kàn nǐ dáduì jǐ tí。 and see how many questions you will get right. 答案公佈在文字稿最下方。 Dáàn gōngbù zài wénzì gǎo zuì xiàfāng。 The answers will be revealed at the bottom of the transcript. Q1. 形容一个人什么事情都知道,可以用哪句成语? Xíngróng yí ge r...

Nov 24, 20243 min

Ep. 42 湖光山色 hú guāng shān sè

Let's Say A Chinese Idiom Definition 意思是湖的风光,山的景色。指有水有山,风景自然而美好。 yìsi shì hú de fēngguāng , shān de jǐngsè 。zhǐ yǒu shuǐ yǒu shān ,fēngjǐng zìrán ér měihǎo 。 This refers to the scenic beauty of lakes and mountains, indicating places where water and mountains coexist, resulting in a naturally beautiful landscape. Example sentence 台湾的日月潭拥有宁静绝美的湖光山色及环湖自行车道。 Táiwān de Rìyuètán yǒng yǒu níng jìng jué měi de húguāngshānsè jí huánhú zìxíng chēdào 。 Taiwan's Sun Moon Lake offers stunningly beautiful vie...

Nov 12, 202453 sec

Ep. 41 开动 ! kāi dòng !

Let's Say A Daily Used Sentence Definition If you invite friends or someone you know to start eating and encourage them to eat as much as they want, you can say “开动!” -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 08, 202428 sec

Ep. 40 山

Let's Know A Chinese Character Definition mountain Related words shān gǔ 山谷 valley shān pō 山坡 hillside Stroke(s) in total 3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 05, 202418 sec

Ep. 39 枫桥夜泊 fēng qiáo yè bó (Mooring by The Maple Bridge at Night)

Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem 月落乌啼霜满天, yuè luò wū tí shuāng mǎn tiān , 江枫渔火对愁眠。 jiāng fēng yú huǒ duì chóu mián 。 姑苏城外寒山寺, Gū sū chéng wài hán shān sì , 夜半钟声到客船。 yè bàn zhōng shēng dào kè chuán 。 字彙 Vocabulary 1ヽ枫桥:在今天的江苏省苏州市 Fēngqiáo : zài jīntiān de Jiāngsū Shěng Sūzhōu Shì The Maple Bridge is located in current Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China 2ヽ夜泊:夜间把船停靠在岸边 yèbó : yè jiān bǎ chuán tíngkào zài àn biān the act of mooring a boat alongside the bank during nighttime 3ヽ霜满天:比喻秋天落霜时天气十分寒冷 shuāngmǎn...

Nov 02, 20241 min

Ep. 38 十月十四至十月二十日shí yuè shí sì zhì shí yuè èr shí rì (October 14th to October 20th)

Let's Read Yi Mei's Weekly Diary 前天在等红绿灯时,抬头看到对面购物中心外牆上的广告写着「台中第六市场」。出于好奇,决定进去逛逛。没想到,裡面与印象中的传统市场截然不同。没有昏暗的灯光ヽ闷热的空气ヽ潮湿的地板与随处可见的垃圾,取而代之的是明亮宽敞又凉爽乾淨的购物空间。台中市民真是幸福啊! Qiántiān zài děng hónglǜdēng shí,táitóu kàndào duìmiàn gòuwù zhōngxīn wài qiáng shàng de guǎnggào xiě zhe 「Táizhōng Dìliù Shìchǎng 」。 Chūyú hàoqí , juédìng jìnqù guàngguàng 。Méi xiǎngdào,lǐmiàn yǔ yìnxiàng zhōng de chuántǒng shìchǎng jiéránbùtóng。Méiyǒu hūnàn de dēngguāng ヽmēnrè de kōngqìヽcháoshī de dìbǎn yǔ suíchù kě jiàn de lèsè , qǔér...

Oct 27, 20241 min

Ep. 37 无所不知 wú suǒ bù zhī

Let's Say A Chinese Idiom Definition 什么事情都知道。 Shénme shìqíng dōu zhīdào 。 This idiom refers to a person who knows everything. Example sentence 在孩子们的眼中,老师是一个无所不知的魔法师! Aài háizi men de yǎn zhōng ,lǎoshī shì yí ge wú suǒ bù zhī de mófǎ shī ! 。 In the eyes of the children, their teacher is like a magician who knows everything! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 19, 202435 sec

问与答 wèn yǔ dá (Q&A)

让我们来复习一下第三十一集到第三十六集的内容吧! Ràng wǒmen lái fùxí yíxià dìsānshíyī jí dào dìsānshíliù jí de nèiróng ba ! Let’s recap the content of Episodes 31-36! 下面有几个问题, Xiàmiàn yǒu jǐ ge wèntí, Here are some questions below. 请试着回答看看, qǐng shì zhe huídá kànkàn, Please try to answer them 看你答对几题。 kàn nǐ dáduì jǐ tí。 and see how many questions you will get right. 答案公佈在文字稿最下方。 Dáàn gōngbù zài wénzì gǎo zuì xiàfāng。 The answers will be revealed at the bottom of the transcript. Q1. 和朋友出去吃饭,看着菜单点菜时,我们可以用哪句话来问他们? Hàn pén...

Oct 17, 20243 min

Ep. 36 要吃什么

Let's Say A Daily Used Sentence Definition If you're going out to eat with friends or people you know and checking out the menu, you might want to ask them what they like to eat, you can say “要吃什么?” -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 13, 202430 sec

Ep. 35 上

Let's Know A Chinese Character Definition on Related words lóu shàng 楼上 upstairs lù shàng 路上 on the road Stroke(s) in total 3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 08, 202424 sec

Ep. 34 凉风亭睡觉 liáng fēng tíng shuì jiào (Taking A Nap at A Garden Pavilion )

Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem 饱食缓行新睡觉, bǎo shí huǎn xíng xīn shuì jiào , 一瓯新茗侍儿煎。 yì ōu xīn míng shì ér jiān 。 脱巾斜倚绳床坐, tuō jīn xié yǐ shéng chuáng zuò , 风送水声来耳边。 fēng sòng shuǐ shēng lái ěr biān 。 字彙 Vocabulary 1ヽ新:刚才 xīn : gāng cái just now 2ヽ睡觉: 在古代,指睡醒。 shuì jiào : zài gǔdài ,zhǐ shuì xǐng。 In ancient China, it means waking up from sleep. 3ヽ瓯: 指中国古代的酒器 ōu : zhǐ zhōng guó gǔdài de jiǔ qì to refer to the ancient Chinese wine vessels 4ヽ煎:煮 jiān :zhǔ cook 5ヽ巾:指中国古代一种横式形状的帽子 jīn :zhǐ zhōngguó g...

Oct 05, 202456 sec

Ep. 33 九月二十三至九月二十九日jiǔ yuè èr shí sān zhì jiǔ yuè èr shí jiǔ rì (September 23rd to September 29th)

Let's Read Yi Mei's Weekly Diary 上週六, 经过家附近的一个社区,发现社区广场的地上有一幅巨型的地凋。回到家上网查了资料,才知道这些文字地凋可不是普通的文字,居然是中国古代很有名的回文诗「璇玑图」,它可以正着唸ヽ反着唸,甚至是中间辐射唸。 Shàng zhōuliù , jīngguò jiā fùjìn de yí ge shèqū , fāxiàn shèqū guǎngchǎng de dì shàng yǒu yì fú jùxíng de dìdiāo 。 Huídào jiā shàngwǎng chá le zīliào ,cái zhīdào zhèxiē wénzì dìdiāo kě bú shì pǔtōng de wénzì , jūrán shì zhōngguó gǔdài hěn yǒumíng de huíwén shī 「Xuánjī Tú 」, tā kěyǐ zhèng zhe niàn ヽfǎn zhe niàn ,shènzhì shì zhōngjiān fúshè niàn。 字彙Vocabulary 1ヽ广...

Oct 02, 202446 sec

Ep. 32 独一无二 dú yī wú èr

Let's Say A Chinese Idiom Definition 只有这一个;而没有别的可与其相比。形容非常突出。 Zhǐyǒu zhè yí ge;ér méi yǒu biéde kě yǔ qí xiāngbǐ 。xíngróng fēicháng túchū 。 There is only this one; there are no others that can be compared to it. This is a description of something that is exceptionally prominent. Example sentence 台湾的半导体业全球独一无二。 Táiwān de bàndǎotǐyè quánqiú dúyīwúèr 。 The semiconductor industry in Taiwan is unparalleled globally. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn...

Aug 24, 202427 sec

Ep. 31 没问题

Let's Say A Daily Used Sentence Definition "没问题" is used when accepting an order or request from another person, which means that there is no obstacle to the execution of the matter. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Aug 20, 202432 sec

问与答 wèn yǔ dá (Q&A)

让我们来复习一下第二十五集到第三十集的内容吧! Ràng wǒmen lái fùxí yíxià dìèrshíwǔ jí dào dìsānshí jí de nèiróng ba ! Let’s recap the content of Episodes 25-30! 下面有几个问题, Xiàmiàn yǒu jǐ ge wèntí, Here are some questions below. 请试着回答看看, qǐng shì zhe huídá kànkàn, Please try to answer them 看你答对几题。 kàn nǐ dáduì jǐ tí。 and see how many questions you will get right. 答案公佈在文字稿最下方。 Dáàn gōngbù zài wénzì gǎo zuì xiàfāng。 The answers will be revealed at the bottom of the transcript. Q1.哪个字的结构是左上包围结构⿸? Nǎ ge zì de jiégòu shì zuǒs...

Aug 17, 20243 min

Ep. 30 人

Let's Know A Chinese Character Definition people; person Related words nán rén 男人 man nǚ rén 女人 woman Stroke(s) in total 2 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Aug 13, 202425 sec

Ep. 29 立秋 lì qiū (Beginning of Autumn)

Let's Appreciate A Chinese Poem 兹晨戒流火, zī chén jiè liú huǒ, 商飙早已惊。 shāng biāo zǎo yǐ jīng。 云天收夏色, yún tiān shōu xià sè, 木叶动秋声。 mù yè dòng qiū shēng。 字彙 Vocabulary 1ヽ兹晨:这个早晨 zī chén : zhè ge zǎo chén this morning 2ヽ戒:告戒的意思 jiè : gào jiè de yì si warn 3ヽ流火:指天气开始转凉 liú huǒ : zhǐ tiān qì kāi shǐ zhuǎn liáng to refer weather getting cooler. 4ヽ商飙:秋风的意思 shāng biāo : qiū fēng de yì si autumn wind 翻译Translations 从这天的早晨起,暑气消去,警示人们秋天来了 ! 秋天的风已经吹起,惊动天地万物。夏日浓厚的云彩已经收起,树木在风中作响,是秋天的声音。 Cóng zhè tiān de zǎochén ...

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