Ever had someone else ruining a date between you and your crush? Or just a friend that's ruining the mood between you and another? A third wheel? In Chinese we call that  
 
电灯泡
diàndēng pào

Example:

你今晚和我们一起去看电影吗？

nǐ jīn wǎn hé wǒmen yīqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ma?

Are you going to the movie with us tonight?

不了，我不想当电灯泡哈哈。

Bùle, wǒ bùxiǎng dāng diàndēngpào hāhā。

Nah, I don't want to be a "light bulb" haha.

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电灯泡

Both “嫉妒” (jídù) and “羡慕” (xiànmù) are about wanting something that others have, but do they really mean the same thing? In this episode, we’ll dive into the key differences between these two words, explore their emotional nuances, and learn how to use them correctly in different contexts. Plus, I’ll share some handy phrases to help you express these feelings naturally in Chinese. Don’t miss it!

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嫉妒 VS 羡慕：All Envy?

En este episodio, ya, todavía y aún parte II de Blanca to go continuamos con el uso de las palabras “ya”, todavía” y “aún”, pero en este segundo episodio vamos a ver algunos de sus usos más coloquiales. Es decir, no tanto gramática, pero usos del día a día.
También, como en el episodio anterior, en éste te voy a dar muchos ejemplos para que puedas ver diferentes usos y maneras de usar estas palabras.


Blanca to go 

ya vs todavía/aún parte II-coloquial

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■海や川で事故が起こらないように　行く前の準備が大切 - To prevent accidents at the sea or river, preparation before going is essential.-
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014505931000/k10014505931000.html

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海や川で事故が起こらないように -To prevent accidents at the sea or river -

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Another Two Minute Silence Today

Controversies around the World Cup football competition in Qatar.

The transcript is here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1INxNOEZlYSlHou3k9OQFYTDFPXSuOkqK/view?usp=drivesdk

World Cup [with transcript for study]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XDXrimwCAcbgt6JodsRsv6AUz7tq-wNr/view?usp=drivesdk