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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#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,…
#242 Why Chinese old people love tour group? 为什么大爷大妈喜欢旅游团？
Today's Episode:Have you noticed that many Chinese tour groups are full of older people? In this episode, we talk about why 大爷大妈 love group travel, how time, language and safety play a role, and what…
#241 The Rise of Eating Alone in China 一人食
Today's Episode:Eating alone is becoming more popular in China. In this episode, we talk about 一人食 — what it means, why young people choose it, and why eating alone doesn’t always mean being lonely.…
#240 The Chinese Dubbing of Zootopia 2 Caused Debate 中文配音引争议
Today's Episode:Why do so many Chinese viewers love Zootopia 2 but dislike its Chinese dubbing? In this episode, we explore why celebrity voice acting often feels “not right”, why people say they…
#239 A Brit in China’s Kitchen 做中国菜的英国人
Today's Episode:Discover how a young woman from the UK fell head-over-heels for Chinese food and became one of its greatest storytellers. In this episode, meet Fuchsia Dunlop — the first foreigner to…
#238 Why Are Blind Boxes So Popular in China? 为什么盲盒这么受欢迎？
Today's Episode:Blind boxes are one of the hottest trends in China. What’s the secret behind their charm? Let’s talk about the excitement, the collecting culture, the social side, and why some people…
#237 Leftovers for 120 Cats 剩菜养活120只流浪猫
Today's Episode:On today’s episode of MaoMi Chinese, let’s meet Xuanxuan, a shy young woman with a huge heart. She boldly asks strangers at weddings if she can take their leftovers… and brings them…
#236 Why Everyone in China Knows this Tibetan man? 藏族男孩丁真
Today's Episode:A Tibetan boy from a small town became famous across China — all because of one smile. In this episode, discover who Ding Zhen is, why people loved him, and why some later criticised…
#235 Where Do Chinese People Like to Immigrate To?中国人移民喜欢去哪儿？
Today's Episode:Where do Chinese people love to move to — and why? 🌏 In this episode, we’ll explore the top countries Chinese immigrants choose, and uncover what draws them there — education,…
#234 Burning Corn: Creativity or Waste? 玉米燃料是浪费吗？
Today's Episode:Have you ever seen a barbecue restaurant using corn as fuel? 🌽🔥 In today’s episode of MaoMi Chinese, we will talk about a viral story from China — how a creative idea sparked a huge…
#233 The First Full 24 Hours in a Hotel in China 24小时退房酒店
Today's Episode:Ever felt rushed to check out before noon? In this episode, we talk about a hotel in Wuhan that lets guests stay a full 24 hours. No matter when they check in! A small change that’s…
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MaoMi Chinese has published 252 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Education, How To.
MaoMi Chinese is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 7m.
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