MaoMi Chinese
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MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
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#262 China's Electric Car Boom 中国电车
Today's Episode:If you haven't been to China for a few years, you might be surprised by what you see on the roads: electric cars everywhere! How did this happen? And why are so many Chinese people…
#261 中国和毒品 Drugs in China
Today's Episode:Why is it almost impossible to see drugs in China? Why do many Chinese people hate drugs so much? In this episode, we’ll talk about cannabis, the Opium War, strict Chinese laws, and…
#260 特朗普在中国的“认真模式” Trump’s “Serious Mode” in China
Today's Episode:Trump visited China, and Chinese netizens all noticed the same thing: why did he suddenly become so “serious”? Let’s explore how Chinese people reacted to Trump’s visit while learning…
#259 Will Our Digital Clone Replace Us? 数字人会取代我们吗?
Today's Episode:AI actors, AI news presenters, even your “digital clone” still working after you leave… Digital humans are changing everything. Convenient or creepy? Let’s explore what’s really…
#258 Work Buddies in China 上班搭子
Today's Episode:What is a “work buddy” in China, and why are young people obsessed with finding a “dazi”? In this episode, we explore this trendy concept, how it reflects modern life, and why light,…
#257 ‘Sudden Death’ of a Chinese Celebrity 张雪峰猝死
Today's Episode:A shocking story from China: Zhang Xuefeng, a well-known education figure, has died suddenly. In this episode, we look back at his life, his success, and the intense pressure behind…
#256 One Drop of Blood Solves a Case? The Story of Henry Lee 华人神探李昌钰
Today's Episode:A drop of blood, a strand of hair. Can they really solve a crime? In this episode, we explore the life of Henry Lee, a world-famous Chinese forensic scientist. From a difficult…
#255 An Annual TV Show that Exposes Bad Products 315晚会
Today's Episode:Have you heard of China’s 3.15 Gala? Do you know why it makes some companies so nervous every year? Today we will explore what it exposes and see how it helps us stay safe as…
#254 All-Women Repair Team全女维修工
Today's Episode:In China, when something breaks at home, people usually call a shifu — and that shifu is almost always a man. But in Chengdu, a team of women is changing that. They fix lights,…
#253 The Hidden Workers of the City 我在北京送快递
Today's Episode:Every day, parcels arrive at our doors as if by magic. But who brings them? In this episode, we explore the popular Chinese book I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, written by a former…
#252 Uncle Hanzi 汉字叔叔
Today's Episode:Why would an American IT engineer spend decades studying Chinese characters? In this episode, we explore the story of Richard Sears, better known in China as “Uncle Hanzi”. From a…
#251 Kung Fu Robots on Spring Festival Gala 中国春晚的机器人
Today's Episode:Robots performing kung fu on the Spring Festival Gala? 🤖🥋 This year’s Spring Festival Gala amazed some viewers and worried others. In this episode, we explore the robot martial arts…
#250 Year of the Horse… or Year of Malfoy?马年和马尔福
Today's Episode:It’s the Year of the Horse… but why is Draco Malfoy suddenly China’s New Year mascot? 🐎✨ In this episode, we explore homophones, internet memes, and how young people mix pop culture…
#249 All In, Then All Out上头和下头
Today's Episode:Why do we suddenly get obsessed, and then instantly turned off? In this episode, we explore how emotions take over, why attraction can feel overwhelming, and how one small moment can…
#248 When a Story Doesn’t End 章莹颖案
Today's Episode:A name many people in China remember. In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we gently revisit the case of Zhang Yingying and focus on the parents left behind. A quiet, serious story about…
#247 Love You, My Old self. See You Tomorrow.” 爱你老己，明天见
Today's Episode:A simple sentence has taken over Chinese social media: “Love you, old self. See you tomorrow.” Why does it touch so many young people? In this episode, we explore where it came from,…
#246 Chinese Government Started to Manage People’s Weight? 中国开始管理人们体重了？
Today's Episode:Is “losing weight” on your 2026 resolution? In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about a new policy in Hangzhou where the city begins to manage residents’ body weight. Is it…
#245 The Fastest Nurse in China and Debate about her最快护士和她的争议
Today's Episode:A nurse, a marathon champion, and a big online debate. In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about Zhang Shuihua, known as “the fastest nurse”. Why did her words after winning a…
#244 Why New Year Resolution fail 新年计划总失败?
Today's Episode:New year, new resolution. Or the same plans that quietly fail? In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about New Year resolutions: big ambitions, small realities, and why so many…
#243 Walking the Line on Chinese Social Media擦边
Today's Episode:In this episode, we unpack 擦边, content that touches the line but doesn’t cross it. This is also one of the most mentioned word in China 2025! What does it mean, why is it everywhere,…
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MaoMi Chinese has published 262 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Education, How To.
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