五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese

五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese

《五分钟中文》是一档面向中高级中文学习者的播客节目,用自然的中文聊中国语言文化,还有生活中一些有意思的话题。 作为一名美国高中中文老师,我会分享中国和美国生活中的观察、旅行见闻,以及中文学习中有趣的话题。 每期节目的录音稿都可以在我的网站免费获取https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com 如果您有任何问题或建议,欢迎通过电子邮件联系我: TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com 5 Minute Chinese is a podcast for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners, featuring natural Mandarin conversations about Chinese language, culture, and everyday life. As a high school Mandarin Chinese teacher in the US, I share observations about life in China and the United States, travel experiences, and interesting topics related to learning Chinese. Free transcripts are available on my website for every episode. https://5minutechinese.buzzsprout.com If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me at: TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com 如果您喜欢我的播客,欢迎通过下方方式表达您的支持。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论如何,我都很感激有您作为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时光,对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️ If you enjoy my podcast, you’re welcome to show your support through the options below. Your support means a great deal to me and is a huge source of encouragement. But no matter what, I’m truly grateful to have you as a listener. It’s an honor to share a few minutes with you each week. ☕💗 Buy Me a Coffee (One-time & Monthly Donation): buymeacoffee.com/5minutechinese 💖🎙️ Support This Podcast (Monthly Donation via Buzzsprout): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166/supporters/new

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September 27, 2026 • 6 mins

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现在正是中国大学生一年一度的秋招季。“应届生”为什么在中国找工作时这么重要?这一期聊聊秋招、校招和社招的区别,以及为什么有些人会通过读研究生重新获得参加校招的机会。

It’s fall recruiting season for university students in China. Why does “fresh graduate” status matter so much when looking for a job? In this episode, I talk about campus recruiting, experienced-hire recruiting, and why some people pursue graduate school partly to gain another opportunity t...

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为什么已经知道一件事情发生了以后,中文会说“你是什么时候去中国的?”,而不是“你什么时候去中国了?”这一期我们从“了”和“是……的”的区别出发,聊聊“是……的”背后的逻辑。

Why do we say “你是什么时候去中国的?” when we already know someone went to China, rather than “你什么时候去中国了?” In this episode, we look at the logic behind 是……的 and how it differs from 了.

中国語では、すでに起きたと分かってい...

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中国的信用卡数量在减少,但借钱并没有消失。现在,分期、先用后付和网上贷款越来越常见。这期节目聊聊现在中国人为什么借钱,以及经济和就业压力下,借贷为什么可能变成负担。

Credit cards are declining in China, but borrowing is not. Installment payments, buy-now-pay-later services, and online loans are increasingly common. This episode looks at why people borrow in China today and how debt can become a burden when income or employment becomes unstable.

中国ではクレジットカードの数が減っていますが、借り入れ自体がなくなったわけでは...

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 这一期我们聊聊日常生活中的警察。以中国、日本和美国为例,看看不同国家的警察在普通人生活中扮演什么样的角色,以及中国的派出所、社区民警和日本的交番有哪些相似之处,美国的警务方式又有什么不同。

 In this episode, we talk about police in everyday life. Using China, Japan, and the United States as examples, we look at how police interact with ordinary people, the similarities between China’s local community policing and Japan’s kōban system, and how policing in the U.S. differs.

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为什么一个二十多岁的上海年轻老师,居然从来没见过信用卡?这一期我从这个真实的小故事聊起,谈谈中国移动支付为什么这么普及、二维码支付的优势,以及为什么实体信用卡正在慢慢退出很多人的日常生活。

How could a Chinese teacher in her early twenties in Shanghai have never seen a physical credit card? In this episode, I start with a real story and talk about why mobile payments became so widespread in China, the advantages of QR-code payments, and why people increasingly no longer need to carry or use phy...

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中文
为什么很多中国人喜欢囤货?这一期聊聊背后的几个原因:过去的物资匮乏、灾害带来的不确定性,还有现代消费和促销对囤货行为的影响。

English
Why do many Chinese people like to stock up? In this episode, I talk about how past scarcity, uncertainty during crises, and modern consumer culture all shape this habit.

日本語
なぜ中国では物を買いだめする人が多いのでしょうか。今回は、過去の物不足、災害時の不安、そして現代の消費文化がこの習慣にどう影響しているのかを話します。

生词表

  1. 囤货 tún huò — to stock up / hoard goods
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中国人真的不爱排队吗?这一期聊聊中国不同场景下的排队习惯,以及社交距离和电子叫号系统怎样影响人们排队。

Do Chinese people really not queue? This episode looks at queuing in different situations in China, and how personal space and digital queuing systems shape people’s behavior.

中国人は本当にあまり並ばないのでしょうか?今回は、中国のさまざまな場面での並び方や、人との距離感、電子整理券システムが行動にどう影響するのかについて話します。

实用表达 Useful Expressions

  1. 老老实实 lǎolǎoshíshí — obediently; properly
  2. 插队 chāduì &...
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这期节目从我自己的经历出发,聊聊为什么我不太喜欢在中国开车。道路参与者种类复杂,汽车、电动车、自行车和行人经常在很近的距离一起通行,再加上电动车速度快、司机抢道和一些“堵成一锅粥”的路况,都让我觉得开车很难放松。

In this episode, I share why I don’t really enjoy driving in China. Drivers often have to navigate cars, e-bikes, bicycles, and pedestrians moving in close proximity, while fast-moving e-bikes, aggressive driving, and chaotic traffic can make the experience especially st...

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很多国家的人对“爬山”的理解,可能和中国不太一样。这一期,我想通过第一次去家乡祖山的经历,聊聊中国不同的登山文化,以及为什么很多景区的山都是台阶。

Hiking in China may be different than you think. In this episode, I share my first visit to Zushan Mountain and explore different hiking experiences in China, including why so many scenic mountains are full of stairs.

中国でいう「山登り」は、多くの日本人がイメージする登山とは少し違うかもしれません。今回は、故郷・祖山を初めて訪れた体験を通して、中国のさまざまな登山文化や、なぜ観光地の山には階段が多いのかについてお話し...

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(中文) 中国网购为什么会让人又爱又恨?这一期节目,我分享了这次回国网购的真实体验,从商品标题、优惠规则,到客服、物流和退货服务,一起聊聊中国电商让我喜欢和头疼的地方。

(English) Why do I have a love-hate relationship with online shopping in China? In this episode, I share my recent online shopping experiences in China and talk about product titles, discounts, customer service, delivery, and returns.

(日本語) 中国のネット通販はとても便利ですが、大変だと感じることもあります。今回のエピソードでは、商品タイトルや割引、カスタマーサービス、配送、返品など、中国の...

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中文

这次回国,我买了一张新床垫。借着这次经历,和大家聊聊在中国买家具的一些体验,以及中国和美国在服务上的一些不同。

English

During my trip back to China, I bought a new mattress. In this episode, I share the experience and talk about some differences in customer service between China and the U.S.

日本語

今回の帰国中に新しいベッドマットを買いました。その体験を通して、中国で家具を買うときのことや、中国とアメリカのサービスの違いについてお話しします。

 Useful Expressions

• 可想而知 (kě xiǎng ér zhī) — as you can imagine
• 直奔 (zhí b...

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中文

去年在日本爬山时,一根登山杖让我结识了一对日本情侣;今年在北海道旭岳,又因为一根登山杖,我认识了一对住在札幌的日本老夫妇。这一次,这段缘分没有随着登山结束,而是一直延续到了札幌,也成为了这次北海道旅行中最难忘的一段回忆。

English

Last year, a trekking pole led me to meet a young Japanese couple while hiking in Japan. This summer in Hokkaido, another trekking pole brought me a new connection—an older couple from Sapporo. This time, the story didn’t end on the mountain. It continued all the way to S...

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中文

这次回国,我发现很多中国家庭的灯都比美国亮很多。为什么我爸妈总觉得“不够亮”?为什么我的同龄朋友也是这样?

这一期,我们聊聊中国家庭的照明习惯,以及这些年照明观念的一些变化。

English

During my recent trip back to China, I noticed that many homes felt much brighter than those in the U.S. Why do so many people prefer brighter lighting?

In this episode, we explore lighting habits in China and how they have been changing over the years.

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今回中国に帰って、多くの家庭の照明がアメリカよりずっと明るいことに気づきま...

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这次中亚旅行,阿拉木图是最让我惊喜的城市之一。吸引我的不是某一个景点,而是这座城市整体带给我的感觉。这一期,我想和大家分享为什么阿拉木图会让我想多住几天。

English

Almaty was one of the biggest surprises of my trip to Central Asia. What impressed me wasn’t a single attraction, but the overall feeling of the city. In this episode, I share why Almaty made me want to stay longer.

日本語

今回の中央アジア旅行で、アルマトイは特に印象に残った街の一つでした。魅力を感じたのは、特定の観光地ではなく、街全体の雰囲気です。今回は、なぜアルマトイでもっとゆっくり過ごしたいと...

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中文:

中亚对我来说一直是一个有些陌生的地方。出发之前,我对这里的了解并不多。不过这次旅行中,最让我印象深刻的并不是某个景点,而是旅途中遇到的人。这期节目跟大家分享几个中亚旅行中的难忘瞬间。

English:

Central Asia had always felt like a distant and unfamiliar place to me. Before this trip, I didn’t know much about the region. Surprisingly, what stayed with me most were not the famous landmarks, but the people I met along the way. In this episode, I share a few memorable moments from my j...

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中文:
回国以后,我参加了不少接风饭局,也重新体验了久违的中国菜。不过让我意外的是,我最大的感受居然不是“好吃”,而是“油”。这期节目聊聊我这次回国后的饮食体验,以及中文里的“水土不服”。

English:
After returning to China, I enjoyed lots of Chinese food with family and friends. Surprisingly, what stood out most was not how delicious it was, but how oily it felt. In this episode, I talk about my experience and a useful Chinese expression: shuǐtǔ bùfú...

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这期节目我跟大家简单聊聊我今年暑假的安排,包括回中国、中亚旅行、北海道旅行,还有暑期网课的计划。因为六、七月到八月初有很多事,《五分钟中文》的更新可能不会像平时那么及时,也希望大家见谅。

In this episode, I share my summer plans, including my trip back to China, travels to Central Asia and Hokkaido, and my summer teaching schedule. Since I’ll have a lot going on from June through early August, podcast updates may not always be as timely as usual. Thank you for your unders...

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很多外国人看到中国游客在海外大量购物,都会觉得“中国人是不是特别有钱?”
这一期节目,我想跟大家聊聊中国游客背后的“伴手礼文化”。为什么很多中国人出国以后,会帮家人、朋友、同事买很多礼物?我也分享了自己和朋友的真实经历。

Many foreigners think Chinese tourists are very rich because they often buy a lot of things overseas.
In this episode, I talk about the gift culture behind Chinese tourists’ shopping habits and why many Chinese travelers buy gifts for family, friends, and c...

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这一期《5分钟中文》,我想聊聊为什么很多外国人会觉得中国人特别有钱。

很多中国游客在海外旅游的时候,看起来都很爱花钱、买很多东西。但其实,这背后还有一个很多人没有意识到的原因,那就是:中国人出国旅游本身就有比较高的签证门槛。

这一期节目,我会跟大家聊聊签证、免签,还有为什么很多能够出国旅游的中国人,其实已经是“被筛选过”的人。

In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, I talk about why many foreigners think Chinese people are rich.

Chinese tourists abroad often appear to spend a lot of money, but another important reaso...

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这一期《5分钟中文》,我想聊一个很多中国人对美国人的印象:美国人特别有钱。
美国收入确实很高,但很多人可能没有注意到,美国很多收入其实是税前收入,而且美国人也有很多固定的大额支出。另外,美元的购买力优势,也会让美国人在出国旅游的时候显得“很有钱”。

In this episode of 5 Minute Chinese, I talk about a common impression many Chinese people have about Americans: that Americans are very rich.
While incomes in the US are indeed high, many people may not realize that these numbers are usually bef...

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