Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101: 4 expressions to Talk About Being Broke in Chinese

Have you ever run out of money and didn’t know how to joke about it in Chinese?In this episode, we break down four super common Chinese expressions people use when they’re broke , you’ll learn:● 吃土 (chī tǔ) — joking about being broke after spending too much● 月光 (yuè guāng) — living paycheck to paycheck● 穷到发慌 (qióng dào fā huāng) — so broke that you start to panic● 钱包空了 (qián bāo kōng le) — a direct way to say your wallet is emptyWant to sound more natural in every conversation?Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today!The content of this podcast is drawn from real teaching experiences of the eChineseLearning instructor team. To protect privacy and enhance audio quality, some or all of the voices are created with AI assistance. We aim to provide professional and insightful perspectives on Chinese language and culture.What would you like to listen to in the next episode, or what other Chinese expressions and Chinese cultural knowledge would you want to learn? Drop your comments below and let me know. Powered by Firstory Hosting