In this episode of Jason & Luna's mini Class, we're exploring Lesson 5 of the YCT 1 beginner Chinese course: how to ask about age in Chinese! Join Chinese host Jason and American host Luna as they break down everything you need to know: you'll learn the two most common age-asking expressions, "duō dà" (for people of all ages, especially adults) and "jǐ suì" (usually for little kids), how to use them correctly, how to answer age questions properly, and even master the 3 core Chinese characters for this topic. Most importantly, we have a special cultural discussion about the key difference between Chinese and American culture when it comes to this topic! In China, asking someone's age is a warm, friendly way to show you care and get closer to others, but in the US, it's usually considered a private question that can make people uncomfortable. This useful cultural tip will help you avoid misunderstandings and connect better with your Chinese friends! Perfect for absolute beginner Chinese learners, this fun bilingual episode makes learning easy and natural, no boring rote memorization required. Let's learn Chinese and Chinese culture together! 多大 duō dà How old? 通用的问年龄表达，可用于所有年龄段，尤其常用于成年人 几岁 jǐ suì How old? 通常用于询问小朋友的年龄，更显亲切 岁 suì year / age 年龄的专用量词，回答年龄问题时必须使用 大 dà big / large 本期核心汉字，是 "多大" 的组成部分 多 duō many / much 本期核心汉字，是 "多大" 的组成部分 我 wǒ I / me 第一人称代词，回答自身年龄时使用 爸爸 bàba dad / father 父亲，可用于询问家人的年龄 弟弟 dìdi younger brother 弟弟，可用于询问小朋友的年龄