五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese

五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese

《五分钟中文》是一档每周更新的播客节目,用简单易懂的中文聊学习和生活中的事。作为一名高中中文老师和语言爱好者,我会分享有趣的、贴近生活的中文内容,让你听得懂、学得会,还能乐在其中!由于空间限制,录音稿没有都放在下面的描述栏,但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166 如果您有任何问题,请随时通过电子邮件联系我,邮箱是: TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com 5 Minute Chinese is a weekly podcast show that talks about all things in life in authentic yet comprehensible Mandarin. As a high school Mandarin teacher and language enthusiast, I explore fun, real-life experiences in the Mandarin language that you can relate, understand, learn, and enjoy! Due to space limitations, the scripts are not all included in the episode descriptions but can be found on my podcast website below each episode. The web address is: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166 If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to email 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. ✨💬 Patreon Membership (Monthly Membership with Benefits): patreon.com/5MinuteChinese5 ☕💗 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

Episodes

October 18, 2025 4 mins

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中文:
你有没有想过,宫保鸡丁和麻婆豆腐这两个菜的名字是怎么来的?一个是清朝官员发明的菜,一个是成都大嫂做的豆腐。它们后来都成了世界有名的中餐。这期节目,我们就来聊聊这两个菜名的来历。

English:
Have you ever wondered where the names Kung Pao Chicken and Mapo Tofu came from? One was created by a Qing-dynasty official, and the other by a woman in Chengdu. Both later became world-famous Chinese dishes. In this episode, I talk about how these two names came to be.

日本語:
宮保鶏丁と麻婆豆腐、この...

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中文:
本期节目我们来聊聊一个很多中文学习者都会问的问题——为什么说将来的时候,不加“要”也可以?中文表达将来的方式和英语不一样,不靠动词变化,而是通过时间词和语境来体现。那“要”表达出什么样的语气呢?我们一起来看看吧。

English:
In this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, we explore a common question among learners — why don’t we always need “要” when talking about the future in Chinese? Unlike English, Chinese doesn’t rely on verb changes to show the future. So what does “要” really express, and when shoul...

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中文
国庆中秋长假期间,很多人出门旅游,也有人花钱请别人帮自己“旅游代发”,在朋友圈假装自己去了某个地方。这种现象反映的不只是社交媒体时代的虚荣心理,更折射出中国社会独特的“面子经济”——人们愿意为“体面”付费。本期节目就来聊聊这个看似好笑,却挺真实的社会现象。

English
During China’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, some people travel, while others pay for “fake travel posts” to make it look like they did. Behind this trend lies not only social media vanity but also China’s unique face economy—the idea tha...

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中文
这一期我想和大家聊聊中美学校的游学旅行。美国的 school trip 更强调体验和自由,而中国的研学旅行更注重学习和任务。我结合自己刚带学生参加的秋游经历,从两个方面来对比这两种不同的方式:一是活动的目的和内容,二是学生在旅行中的自由度。你在学生时代参加过这样的旅行吗?欢迎留言分享你的看法。

English
In this episode, I talk about school trips in China and the U.S. American school trips focus more on experience and freedom, while Chinese study trips emphasize learning and tasks. Based on a recent fall trip with my students, I highli...

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中文:
本期《五分钟中文》,我想聊聊一个近年来经常被讨论的话题:中国年轻人为什么越来越不愿意结婚、生孩子了。大家可能都听说过日本的“少子化”,但其实中国的情况可能更严重。我会结合一些最新的数据,从经济压力、职场环境、观念变化和社会支持不足四个方面,和大家一起聊聊背后的原因。

English:
In this episode of Five Minute Chinese, we explore a hot social issue: why are more and more young people in China not getting married or having children? While Japan’s “low birthrate” is well-known, China’s situation may be even more severe. With...

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中文
这一期我们来聊聊中国最近非常火的“预制菜”。很多人反对,觉得去饭店吃饭一定要现炒现做,而不是提前做好的。我其实很理解这种想法,但因为工作和学习太忙,我自己反而常常依赖预制菜。节目里我会分享我订阅 CookUnity 的体验,包括点餐、配送、加热的过程。也会谈到它的优点:省时、省力、选择多、营养成分清晰;以及它的缺点:不是现做、蔬菜有限。最后,我也会说说为什么这种方式越来越符合现代人的生活节奏。

English:
In this episode, I discuss the hot topic of “prepared meals” in China. Many people oppose them, believing restaurant food should always be freshly cooked, not pre-made. I can underst...

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中文:
这期节目我跟大家聊聊开学以来的近况:Curriculum Night 的准备、帮学生写推荐信、忙碌后的感冒休息,以及备考 12 月 N3 日语考试的计划和挑战。从工作到学习,真的是一件接着一件,但我也在尝试找到平衡。希望我的分享能带给你一些共鸣,如果你也在备考,我们一起加油!

English:
In this episode, I share what life has been like since the new school year began: preparing for Curriculum Night, helping students with college recommendation letters, taking a sick day to recover from a cold, and making plans to prepare for ...

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中文:
这期节目我跟大家聊聊:我做播客这几年到底赚了多少钱?订阅、捐赠、广告赞助我都分享了,也提到 YouTube 还没达到开收益的门槛。其实播客几乎赚不到钱,但让我和世界各地的中文学习者建立联系,这是最美好的收获。

English:
In this episode, I talk about how much I’ve actually earned from podcasting—through subscriptions, donations, and sponsorship. I also mention that my YouTube hasn’t reached the monetization threshold yet. Podcasting hardly makes money, but it has connected me with learners wo...

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中文:
这期节目我想和大家聊聊语言考试。刚好这周三我报名了十二月的日语能力考试 JLPT N3,就借这个机会说一说:为什么要考语言考试呢?考试能带来什么样的动力?它的局限性又是什么?学习语言的时候,你会去考 HSK 吗,还是更愿意单纯凭兴趣学习呢?欢迎留言告诉我,你的语言考试故事。

English:
In this episode, I share a personal story: I just signed up for the JLPT N3 this December. It made me reflect—why do we take language exams? How can they motivate us, and what are their limitations? When learning a language, would you choose t...

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中文:
这期节目我想和大家聊聊我是如何给美国学生取中文名字的。新学期一开始,给学生起名字是最重要的任务之一。我会先从姓开始,再到名字,既考虑和英文名字的发音相似性,也要确保寓意美好。节目里我还分享了几个具体的例子,比如 Ethan → 毅森,Justin → 继新。希望这期节目能让大家更好地理解中文名字背后的文化和含义。

English:
In this episode, I talk about how I give my American students Chinese names. At the beginning of each semester, naming students is one of my most important tasks. I start with the surname, then the given name—making sure th...

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中文:
在中国的很多公共场所,大多数室内是禁烟的,但实际上,餐厅、酒吧、商场等地方仍能看到有人吸烟。本期节目结合近期社交媒体上的一段视频,以及我在高铁和街头遇到二手烟的经历,聊聊公共场所吸烟的问题、劝阻的难度,以及近年来中国在这方面的改善。

English:
In many public places in China, smoking is officially banned indoors, yet you can still find people smoking in restaurants, bars, and shopping malls. In this episode, I share a recent viral video on social media and my own experiences encountering secondhand smok...

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中文:
上期节目我聊了聊在中国生活为什么这么方便。这一期,我反过来跟大家分享两个我觉得在中国生活中不太方便的地方,尤其是对外国人或短期游客来说会觉得麻烦:扫码点餐和信用卡支付。

English:
Last episode, I talked about why life in China is so convenient. In this episode, I flip the perspective and share two specific inconveniences I’ve encountered—QR code ordering and the limited use of credit cards—especially for foreigners or short-term visitors.

日本語:
前回のエピソードでは、中国での生活がなぜ便利な...

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中文
这一期我想跟大家聊聊中国生活到底有多方便。从点奶茶到换空调,从淘宝到拼多多,中国的服务、物流和制造业是怎么让生活变得又快又便宜的?我结合亲身经历和我妈妈在民宿遇到的一个维修故事,分享一下我对“便利生活”的一些观察和感受。

English:
In this episode, I talk about how incredibly convenient daily life is in China. From ordering bubble tea to replacing an air conditioner, and from shopping on Taobao to using local services, I share stories and personal reflections on what makes Chinese life so efficien...

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July 21, 2025 6 mins

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中文:
这期节目我想跟大家分享我最近在芝加哥的一次短途旅行。因为要看 Blackpink 的演唱会,我特地安排了几天时间在芝加哥好好玩一玩。夏天的芝加哥天气舒适,城市设计也非常宜人,从博物馆到湖滨步道,从深盘披萨到夏夜烟火,这座城市这次真的让我改观。如果你也对芝加哥感兴趣,希望我的分享能带给你一些参考。

English:
In this episode, I share my short summer trip to Chicago. Since I was attending a Blackpink concert, I took the opportunity to explore the city for a few days. From museums to lakefront bike rides, deep-dish pizza to fireworks, summ...

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中文:
这期节目我想跟大家聊聊中国的高铁,顺便对比一下坐飞机的体验。我这次从秦皇岛坐高铁去了丹东,发现相比飞机,高铁不仅更方便,还更省钱,坐着也更舒服,对行李也没那么多限制。节目里我会结合自己的真实经历,跟大家聊聊这趟高铁旅行的感受,还有我觉得高铁胜过飞机的几个理由。

English:
In this episode, I talk about China's high-speed rail and how it compares to flying. On my recent trip from Qinhuangdao to Dandong, I found the train to be not only more convenient and affordable, but also more comfortable—with fewer restrictio...

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中文:
 本期节目我想和大家分享一次中朝边境小城——丹东的旅行经历。丹东是中国最东边的城市,隔着鸭绿江就能看到朝鲜,也是我所在的美国城市 Wilmington 的姐妹城市。这次我从秦皇岛坐高铁过去,体验了非常便利的交通,也参观了丹东二中、鸭绿江断桥、安东老街,还去了东北非常有特色的洗浴中心。虽然一路下雨,但依然感受到了丹东这座边境小城的独特魅力和生活气息。

English:
 In this episode, I’m sharing my recent trip to Dandong, a small border city in northeast China right across the Yalu River from North Korea. Dandong is also the sister city of Wilmington, where I live in t...

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中文:
在很多国家,餐厅通常不让顾客自带酒水和食物。但在中国,这种做法非常普遍,甚至你点的外卖都能直接送到餐桌上。这期节目我结合最近回国亲身经历的一些例子,跟大家聊聊中国这种不同的自带酒水和食品的文化。

English:
In many countries, restaurants usually don’t allow customers to bring their own drinks or food. But in China, this is very common, and you can even have outside food delivery sent straight to your table. In this episode, I’m sharing some personal stories from my recent trip back ho...

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中文:
大家好!这期节目我想跟大家分享一次真实又漫长的回国经历:从东京新宿出发,到羽田机场,搭乘国航回北京。虽然一路上没有出什么大问题,但各种等待真的太多了——堵车、排队、安检、登机前等飞机、起飞延误、等行李……感觉整整一天都在“等”。

我还聊到了一些生活上的小观察,比如飞机上的空调温度设定,以及中、美、日之间对“舒适温度”的不同感受。现在我已经顺利回到北京,准备先休息几天,再看看有没有机会和爸妈一起出去转转。

你最近有旅行计划吗?欢迎留言或来信告诉我!

English:
Hi everyone! In this episode, I share my long but fairly smooth journey back to China from Tokyo. I left my hotel in Shinjuku, took a bus to Haneda Airport,...

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中文:
大家好,明天我就将从美国出发前往日本。在九州、鹿儿岛玩一个星期,然后到长野的白马村和松本再玩一个星期,接着前往中国待一个月,7月14日回到美国。七月中下旬,我还会去看三场 Blackpink 的演唱会,分别在芝加哥和纽约!

这个夏天我还会教两个一对一的中文暑期课程,帮助学生完成跳级目标。这期节目是一次旅行前的暑期更新,接下来的两周我可能不会更新,但整个暑假期间仍有机会继续和大家见面。

我十分期待这次日本之行,也希望大家的夏天都精彩充实!

English:
Hi everyone! Tomorrow I’ll be leaving the U.S. for Japan. I’ll spend a week traveling in Kyushu and Kagoshima, then another week in Hakuba and Matsumoto in Nagan...

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继上一期节目,这次我想从中英文表达方式的差异出发,聊聊为什么 mean 没有一个固定的中文翻译。是“讨厌”?还是“刻薄”?其实在中文里,表达要看语气、看关系、看场合。我们也会一起聊聊一个有趣的现象:当别人说“你太 mean 了”,男生和女生的回应方式有什么不一样?感谢收听!

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Following up on the last episode, this time I explore why mean doesn’t have a fixed translation in Chinese. Is it “讨厌” (annoying)? Or “刻薄” (mean-spirited)? In Mandarin, the right expression depends on tone, relationship, and context. I also touch on a...

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