🇬🇧 English Description

Staple foods are more than just something to fill the belly in China—they are a cultural DNA! 🤔 In this episode, we use slow and clear Mandarin (HSK3–4 level) to unlock the cultural secrets of Chinese staple foods.

You will learn about:

• The "South Rice, North Noodles" (南米北面) tradition and where it comes from. 🗺️

• Why the shapes of dumplings (饺子) and the length of noodles (面条) carry special meanings of wealth and longevity. 💰👵

• The funny, modern phenomenon: why many Chinese tourists feel "not full" without their staple food and pack instant noodles when traveling abroad. ✈️

• A useful new term for travelers: "gluten-free" (无麸质). 🌾

📄 Transcript available here 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IkxnmPJHNC6Gti9JGvi6AhxVtPYIxt0SHKNaLd9QImg/edit?usp=sharing

🇨🇳 中文简介

在中国，主食可不只是填饱肚子的东西，它们是文化基因的一部分！🤔在这一集里，我们用慢速中文（HSK3–4级别）带你揭秘中国主食背后的文化密码。

你会听到：

• “南米北面”的传统和由来。🗺️

• 饺子的形状和面条的长度，如何承载着财富和长寿的特殊寓意。💰👵

• 一个有趣的现代现象：为什么很多中国游客出国旅行，会因为“没吃主食”而感觉胃里空落落的，甚至要带方便面。✈️

• 一个对旅行者很有用的新词：“无麸质”。🌾

📄 点击这里查看文字稿 👉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IkxnmPJHNC6Gti9JGvi6AhxVtPYIxt0SHKNaLd9QImg/edit?usp=sharing

🇬🇧 English Description

Halloween is getting more and more popular in China! But how do Chinese students and young people celebrate it? 🤔
In this episode, we use slow and clear Mandarin (HSK3–4 level) to explore the creative ways Halloween has been adapted in China.
You will hear about:

• Streets turned into costume stages with Chinese-Western mix 🎭

• Students and young people dressing up as Hanfu ghosts, zombies, or funny characters 👘🧟‍♂️

• Social media craziness — photos and videos shared on Xiaohongshu and Douyin 📱

• Why Halloween is so fun in China: creativity, making friends, and just having a good time 🎉

📄 Transcript available here 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EfrnVys_4sKzPnMsMRA3Y2vNI4anDpYxdjxWYxbpbqE/edit?usp=sharing

万圣节在中国越来越受欢迎了！但是，中国的学生和年轻人到底是怎么庆祝的呢？🤔
在这一集里，我们用慢速中文（HSK3–4级别）带你了解万圣节在中国的创意玩法。
你会听到：

• 街头变成化妆舞台，中西合璧的造型 🎭

• 学生和年轻人扮成汉服鬼怪、僵尸或搞笑角色 👘🧟‍♂️

• 社交网络热闹非凡，大家拍照、拍视频分享到小红书、抖音 📱

• 为什么万圣节在中国这么好玩：发挥创意、交朋友、尽情开心 🎉

📄 点击这里查看文字稿 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EfrnVys_4sKzPnMsMRA3Y2vNI4anDpYxdjxWYxbpbqE/edit?usp=sharing

🇬🇧 English Description

School’s starting in China! But what’s a typical day in Chinese school life really like? 🤔
In this episode, we use slow and clear Mandarin (HSK3–4 level) to explore the unique routines of Chinese students.

You will hear about:

• Dormitory life: sharing bunk beds with 4–8 classmates 🛏️

• Whole-school morning exercises and running 🏃‍♂️

• Special “eye exercises” to protect students’ eyes 👀

• Desk naps at noon — the secret “power rest” 😴

• Flag-raising ceremonies and strict lights-out rules 🚩

📄 Transcript available here 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O9fFeq3DVZT3Ms_F6F_uPi9PFdjTru9Pw99gHQ_pIiM/edit?usp=sharing

🇨🇳 中文描述

开学啦！中国学生的一天，到底是什么样的？🤔
在这一集里，我们用 慢速中文（HSK3–4级别） 带你体验中国学生一天的特色校园生活。

你会听到：

• 宿舍生活：4–8人共用上下铺 🛏️

• 全校早操和跑步 🏃‍♂️

• 特别的“眼保健操”，保护眼睛 👀

• 午休趴睡——最秘密的“充电”方式 😴

• 升国旗仪式和“熄灯令” 🚩

📄 点击这里查看文字稿 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O9fFeq3DVZT3Ms_F6F_uPi9PFdjTru9Pw99gHQ_pIiM/edit?usp=sharing