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還記得上一次我提到的數位排毒(digital detox)活動嗎？上一集，我訪問到了在台北舉辦數位排毒活動Unplug&Connect的主辦Chia。這次你會聽到三位參加者，分享他們參加活動的感想喔！
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Ep.8 訪問：Unplug & Connect – 數位排毒Digital Detox Pt.2（B1）

yǒu yì tiān wǎn shang，	
有一天晚上，
yì qún hóu zi zài jǐng biān de shù shang wánr。
一群猴子在井边的树上玩儿。
tū rán，yì zhī xiǎo hóu zi hǎn qi lai：	
突然，一只小猴子喊起来：
“bù hǎo la，yuè liang diào dào shuǐ li le！”		
“不好啦，月亮掉到水里了！”
dà hóu zi yí kàn，yě jiào le qi lai：	
大猴子一看，也叫了起来：
“bù hǎo la，yuè lianq zhēn de diào dào shuǐ li le！”
“不好啦，月亮真的掉到水里了！”
yì qún hóu zi kàn le hòu dōu gēn zhe shuō：
一群猴子看了后都跟着说：	
“shì a，	yuè liang zěn me diào dào shuǐ li le？”
“是啊，月亮怎么掉到水里了？”

dà hóu zi shuō：“wǒ men bǎ yuè liang lāo shang lai ba!”	
大猴子说：“我们把月亮捞上来吧！”
yú shì，hóu zi men pá dào shù shang，yì zhī lā zhe yì zhī，	
于是，猴子们爬到树上，一只拉着一只，
yì zhí jiē dào shuǐ li。
一直接到水里。
guà zài zuì xià mian de xiǎo hóu zi shēn shǒu qù lāo yuè liang。
挂在最下面的小猴子伸手去捞月亮。
tā de shǒu gāng pèng dào shuǐ，yuè liang jiù bú jiàn le。
他的手刚碰到水，月亮就不见了。
hóu zi men jué de hěn qí quài。
猴子们觉得很奇怪。
zhè shí，dà hóu zi tái tóu yí kàn，
这时，大猴子抬头一看，
tū rán jiào le qi lai：“yuè liang bú shì hái zài	tian shang ma？”
突然叫了起来：“月亮不是还在天上吗？”

CHINESE STORY中文故事

猴子捞月亮

Vocal clarity is all about making your voice sound clean, expressive, and easy to understand. It starts with strong articulation and enunciation—making sure each word is crisp and pronounced clearly. Breath support, especially from the diaphragm, helps maintain vocal strength and steadiness so your voice doesn’t fade or waver.

Resonance is another big piece of the puzzle. Using different areas like your chest, nasal passages, or head for tone placement can give your voice richness and projection. To keep your sound open and flexible, it's essential to release tension in your jaw, tongue, and lips. Gentle warm-ups and stretches can help with that.

Pitch control and expressive intonation ensure your voice doesn’t sound monotone or dull. Along with that, pacing and rhythm make a huge difference—speaking or singing with intention, and not too fast, helps your audience catch every word.

If you're using a microphone, knowing how to position yourself and control your volume makes a big difference. And of course, the secret ingredient to all of this is consistent practice. Recording yourself, getting feedback, or even working with a coach (me) can help you refine your sound over time.



The Global Professional Podcast

Vocal Clarity - Episode 126

Transcript
https://www.patreon.com/posts/zhong-wen-shi-02-95740701?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Lily´s Chinese 中文世界

20240110中国的56个民族

On a bustling street, you're walking and suddenly bump into someone... ... 
1.
不好意思,你没事儿吧？
bù hǎo yì sī, nǐ méi shì ér ba ?
Sorry, are you okay?

2.
对不起,我来晚了。
duì bù qǐ, wǒ lái wǎn le .
Sorry, I’m late.

3.
抱歉,不能帮你了。
bào qiàn, bù néng bāng nǐ le .
Sorry, I can’t help you.

Resource: YMC Learn Chinese on YouTube


Learn Chinese with Lucky Yancy

3 Ways to Say "I'm Sorry" in Chinese

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#117〉9月19日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/22℃ 

江別市/えべつし
酪農学園大学/らくのうがくえんだいがく
・9月20日〜26日は動物愛護週間
・酪農学園大学で、動物と触れあうイベントがあった。
・獣医師がペットのマッサージの方法を教えた

［単語］
動物愛護週間/どうぶつあいごしゅうかん…動物にやさしくしたり、動物について勉強する一週間。
触れあう/ふれあう…さわる、さわられる。
イベント/いべんと…人が集まって、遊んだり楽しんだりすること。
獣医師/じゅういし…動物のお医者さん
マッサージ/まっさーじ…体を軽く押したり、さわったりすること。

〈美和Miwa〉
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