In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a popular Chinese New Year tradition that takes place on the fifth day of the festival—welcoming the God of Wealth! Learn about the customs, beliefs, and practices surrounding this day to attract prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Plus, pick up some useful Chinese vocabulary along the way：

财源滚滚 (cái yuán gǔn gǔn)
中文解释：形容财富不断涌入，财运亨通。常用来祝愿他人财运旺盛、收入不断。
英文解释：Describes the continuous flow of wealth and prosperity. Often used to wish others abundant wealth and good fortune.

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正月初五：Welcoming the God of Wealth

آراد:
بالاخره رسیدیم سینما!

نیلوفر:
آره، خیلی وقت بود سینما نرفته بودم.

آراد:
فیلم ساعت هفت شروع می‌شه.

نیلوفر:
پس هنوز وقت داریم.

آراد:
می‌خوای پاپ‌کورن بگیریم؟

نیلوفر:
معلومه! بدون پاپ‌کورن که سینما نمی‌شه.

آراد:
شیرین یا نمکی؟

نیلوفر:
نمکی. تو چی؟

آراد:
منم نمکی دوست دارم.

نیلوفر:
این فیلم درباره چیه؟

آراد:
فکر کنم یه فیلم ماجراجوییه.

نیلوفر:
خوبه. امیدوارم جذاب باشه.

آراد:
امتیازش تو اینترنت خوب بود.

نیلوفر:
پس احتمالاً فیلم خوبیه.

آراد:
بیا بریم داخل سالن.

نیلوفر:
باشه. صندلی‌های ما کدوم ردیفه؟

آراد:
ردیف شش.

نیلوفر:
عالیه، جای خوبی داریم.

آراد:
آره، فیلم داره شروع می‌شه!

English Translation

Arad:
We finally got to the cinema!

Niloufar:
Yeah, I hadn't been to the cinema in a long time.

Arad:
The movie starts at seven.

Niloufar:
So we still have time.

Arad:
Do you want to get some popcorn?

Niloufar:
Of course! A cinema without popcorn isn't a cinema.

Arad:
Sweet or salty?

Niloufar:
Salty. What about you?

Arad:
I like salty too.

Niloufar:
What's this movie about?

Arad:
I think it's an adventure movie.

Niloufar:
Good. I hope it's exciting.

Arad:
It had good ratings online.

Niloufar:
Then it's probably a good movie.

Arad:
Let's go inside the theater.

Niloufar:
Okay. Which row are our seats in?

Arad:
Row six.

Niloufar:
Great, we have good seats.

Arad:
Yeah, the movie is starting!

واژه‌های جدید
فارسی	English
سینما	Cinema
فیلم	Movie
پاپ‌کورن	Popcorn
شیرین	Sweet
نمکی	Salty
ماجراجویی	Adventure
جذاب	Exciting
امتیاز	Rating
سالن	Theater Hall
ردیف	Row

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The seasons and types of weather in Damascus are one of the most discussed topics in our daily lives. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Damascus while expanding your vocabulary, mastering verbs, and uncovering intriguing cultural insights.
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Lily:汤姆，我记得你有个弟弟是吧？

Tom:是的。

Lily:他多大了?

Tom:他9了。

Lily:9了？你是想说他9岁是吗？

Tom:是的，我的一个中国朋友说他35了，所以我弟弟9了。

Lily:其实在口语中，回答年龄时，1到10需要加“岁”，10以上可以不加“岁”。比如“我28”或者“我28了”，又或者“我28岁了”，都正确，所以你弟弟多大了？

Tom:嗯～他9了

Lily:  →_→  →_→ →_→


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Lily:Tom ，wǒ jì dé nǐ yǒu gè dì dì shì ba ？

Tom:shì de 。

Lily:tā duō dà le ?

Tom:tā 9le 。

Lily:9le ？nǐ shì xiǎng shuō tā 9suì shì ma ？

Tom:shì de ，wǒ de yí gè zhōng guó péng yǒu shuō tā 35 le ，suǒ yǐ wǒ dì dì 9 le 。

Lily:qí shí zài kǒu yǔ zhōng ，huí dá nián líng shí ，1 dào 10 xū yào jiā “suì ”，10  yǐ shàng kě yǐ  bù  jiā “suì ”。bǐ rú wǒ 28 huò zhě wǒ 28le ，yòu huò zhě wǒ 28 suì le ，dōu zhèng què ，suǒ yǐ nǐ dì dì duō dà le ？

Tom: ～tā 9 le 

Lily:  →_→  →_→ →_→


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Lily: Tom, I remember you had a brother, right?

Tom: Yes.

Lily: How old is he?

Tom: He's 9了.

Lily: 9了? Are you trying to say he's 9 years old?

Tom: Yes, a Chinese friend of mine said he was 35le, so my brother is 9了.

Lily: Actually, in spoken language, when answering age, 1 to10 need to add "years old", more than 10 can not  add "years old".For example  I'm 28 or I'm 28了, or I'm 28岁了，All right, so how old is your brother?

Tom: Hmm~ he's 9了

Lily: →_→ →_→ →_→

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Why is the Japanese word “anata（あなた/貴方）” (you) often avoided in real conversations?
In this episode of Why Why Nihongo, I explain why Japanese people rarely call someone “anata,” even though it appears in many textbooks.

This episode focuses on:
・why “anata” sounds unnatural in daily Japanese
・how the meaning of “anata” changed over time
・why it can sound cold, angry, or distant today
・what Japanese people say instead of “you”

This episode is for learners who don’t just want to translate “you,”
but want to understand how distance, feelings, and politeness really work in Japanese.

😊 Feel free to send me your thoughts, questions, or topic requests in the chat!

日本語には「あなた（貴方）」という、人を呼ぶ言葉がありますが、実際の会話では、ほとんど使われません。

このエピソードでは、
・なぜ日本人は「あなた」を使わないのか
・「あなた」は昔、どんな言葉だったのか
・今の日本語で、どう聞こえてしまうのか
・「You」と言いたいとき、どう言えばいいのか

を、ゆっくり・やさしい日本語で話します。

文法のルールよりも、気持ち・距離感・人との関係を大切にしながら、日本語の「なぜ？」を一緒に考えるエピソードです。

😊 感想や質問、トピックのリクエストがあれば、気軽にチャットで送ってくださいね！

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 Why 「あなた」is NG？ Why Japanese avoid  “Anata” 

Pronunciation isn’t just about knowing the right sound — it’s about training the right movement. In this episode, we break down how your lips, tongue, jaw, and breath work together to improve English pronunciation and speaking clarity. Learn why speech is a motor skill and how small physical adjustments can dramatically improve your accent, confidence, and ability to speak English clearly.