Vocabulary:
to be fired- when someone loses their job
the word "nipote" in Italian has 4 meanings: nephew, niece, grandson, granddaughter
to support- to assist or help someone
to put up with- to bear with something unpleasant
Mary- woman's name
Merry- happy (used in the phrase "Merry Christmas" in the U.S.)


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Real examples of language misunderstandings

Confused by Chinese verbs? This episode makes it SUPER clear!

We take ONE common word — “Da-Kai” (打开) — and show you its TWO different “jobs” in a way that's easy to remember.

In 10 minutes, you’ll learn:
🔧 The “Swiss Army Knife” Rule: How one word can do different things.
📱 For Machines: How to say “Turn on the TV/phone/light” correctly.
📖 For Books & Doors: How to say “Open the book/door/window” naturally.
✅ The #1 Simple Trick: Stop translating word-by-word. Start using “word teams”.

Perfect for complete beginners (HSK 1)! No prior knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity.

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中文漫游指南 (The Chinese Explorer’s Guide) 

 中文的“打开”，一个词，两种用法！One Chinese Word Does TWO Jobs! (“Open a Book” vs. “Turn on TV”)

Confused about how to praise someone in Chinese? 🎯

Using the wrong word can make things awkward! In this episode, you’ll learn the ONE SIMPLE RULE to choose between:

“Nǐ hǎo lìhai!” (The safe & polite “awesome”)

“Nǐ zhēn niú!” (The cool & casual “awesome”)

We’ll make it super clear with examples about your boss, teacher, and friends. Stop worrying and start complimenting like a pro!

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夸人“厉害”还是“牛”？选错可能会尴尬！Say “Awesome” in Chinese: Which One Won't Get You in Trouble?

Tired of just saying “kāfēi” in a Chinese café? 🥤 This episode is your quick-start guide!
In 15 minutes, you’ll learn how to order your favorite drink confidently and correctly. We break it down into one simple formula:
Number + Iced/Hot + Drink Name + Special Request
You Will Learn:
✅ How to say “Iced Americano” and “Iced Latte” naturally (Hint: It’s “冰美式” & “冰拿铁”).
✅ The key words: 少冰 (less ice), 去冰 (no ice), 常温 (room temperature).
✅ How to put it all together in a real sentence that makes baristas smile! 😊
Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone who wants to use Chinese in real life immediately.
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