Today we're going to explore a fascinating topic - why the word "mama" or something similar is used in different languages for mothers. As a Ukrainian host, I bring a unique perspective to this discussion.


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The Science Behind Why Babies Say "Mama"

听众朋友你们好，欢迎来到茶时话中文，我是Penny。这是一个纯中文话题节目，我来和你用中文聊聊生活中有意思的话题，同时学习一些汉语词汇。让我们一边喝茶一边聊起来吧。

今天的话题是，你喜欢住在大城市，还是小城市呢？在我看来，它们。大城市有很多精彩的活动，也非常的包容。包容的意思就是，大城市能理解各种各样的人。相对来说，小城市就没有那么包容。因为小城市甚至乡村居住的人们见识比较少。而大城市的人们见多识广，如果你有比较小众的爱好，大城市的人见怪不怪，小城市的人可能会对你另眼相看呢。

大城市的压力也比较大。相比小城市，人们更难在大城市生存，因为生活水平高，消费也贵。在中国的大城市比如北京、上海和广州，消费可以非常的高，而收入却有高有低。为了生存，人们必须有很强的赚钱能力。小城市就比较安逸了，消费不高，生活节奏不快，人也随和。

你喜欢大城市还是小城市呢？欢迎留言，感谢收听，希望你喜欢，我们下次见。

各有利弊 gè yǒu lì bì  （each has pros and cons）
包容 bāo róng (contain, inclusive, tolerate)
见识 jiàn shí (experience, knowledge, insight, sense)
见多识广 jiàn duō shí guǎng （see the world; know all the answers;）
小众 xiǎo zhòng （Minority; minority of the population; niche）
见怪不怪 jiàn guài bú guài （Surprising; acquaint; Get Used to; to face dangers calmly）
另眼相看 lìng yǎn xiàng kàn （regard sb. with special respect or new views）
消费xiāo fèi （consume; consumption）
收入 shōu rù (income)
赚钱能力 zuàn qián néng lì (ability to make money)
安逸 ān yì (at ease, coziness, ease)
生活节奏 shēng huó jiē zòu （the pace of life）
随和 suí hé  (easygoing)


茶时话中文 Tea Time Chinese

茶时话中文 - 大城市还是小城市

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This episode provides a glimpse of Nepal's culture and what the country looks like from a local's perspective.

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Episode 5: Let's Travel to Nepal!

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Everyday English. Today’s episode is about personality. Are you more of an extrovert or an introvert? Or maybe you’re somewhere in between? Let’s find out!
Extroverts love socializing, meeting new people, and feel energized in busy environments. They enjoy group activities, thrive in social situations, and often express their thoughts openly. If you love parties, speaking in front of a crowd, and you make new friends easily, you might be an extrovert!
Introverts, on the other hand, prefer quiet time, deep conversations, and need space to recharge after socializing. They often enjoy reading, writing, or creative hobbies alone. If you feel drained after large social events and enjoy spending time in peaceful settings, you might be an introvert.
But here’s a fun fact—many people aren’t fully one or the other! Ambiverts have a mix of both traits. They can enjoy social events but also need alone time to recharge. If you like going out sometimes but also love staying home, you might be an ambivert! 
I think I’m more of an introvert—I love spending time in my garden and with my cats. What about you? Do you relate more to introverts or extroverts? Or are you somewhere in between?

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Introvert vs Extrovert

Power dressing is something that many people neglect when it comes to personal development. It is because some feel that it is not important. Although, there are certain industries that need it more, I believe that it does matter, especially when you are building yourself.

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WHY IS POWER DRESSING IMPORTANT?

第5课  就买这件吧

一、听力  第一部分
1.我今天有点儿累，去外面吃晚饭吧。
2.他们都在准备下午的考试呢。
3.医生说喝茶对身体很好。
4.我准备了你爱吃的鱼。
5.这件衣服还不错，你喜欢就买吧。

第二部分
6. 男：今天晚上你想吃什么？
女：我们在家吃吧，就做你爱吃的。
7. 男：你想不想去看电影？ 
   女：我有点儿累，在家看电视吧。
8. 男：你和小明在做什么呢？ 
女：我们在准备明天的考试呢。
9. 女：医生说每天喝咖啡对身体不好。 
 男：以后我不喝咖啡了，喝茶。
10. 女：你看看，这件衣服怎么样？
男：我觉得有点儿大，那件还不错。

第三部分
11. 女：外面有点儿冷！
   男：是啊，我们就在咖啡馆看书吧。
   问：他们在哪儿看书？
12.男：我去准备晚饭。你们爱吃什么？
女：我丈夫和我都爱吃鱼。
   问：她丈夫最爱吃什么？
13. 女：这个椅子怎么样？
男：我儿子不到一米，这个有点儿高。
问：女的为什么不买这个椅子？
14. 女：你昨天的考试怎么样？
男：听和说还不错。
问：男的昨天的考试怎么样？
15. 女：吃苹果对身体好，但是也不能吃太多。
   男：我以后少吃一点儿，每天吃一个。
问：男的以前每天吃几个苹果？


hsk2 第5课  就买这件吧

Today we're talking about the noun, incentive, and the verb, to incentivise. I hope you find them useful!