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Yangxin and Matt discuss the word hitchhike (搭便车), inspired by a recent story about Lex Friedman hitchiking in rural China. Conversation is a mix of English and Mandarin.

Yangxin and Matt discuss the word 民警, meaning something like a general police officer. Conversation is in Mandarin.

Yangxin and Matt discuss the word 印象深刻, meaning "impressive". Conversation is in Mandarin.

Yangxin and Matt discuss giving gifts on Mother's Day and Father's Day, and giving gifts in general. Conversation is in Mandarin.

Yangxin and Matt discuss several English words that sound very similar.

Yangxin and Matt discuss how certain professions might refer to themselves in everyday conversion.

Yangxin and Matt try to translate "haywire" and 离谱.

Yangxin and Matt talk about the dividing line between north and south China (秦岭淮河) and the line between east and west (胡焕庸线).#englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt talk about what "The South" means in the US, and whether Florida is included.#englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about Top Gun, marriage proposals, the way Americans use the word "Indian", and other miscellaneous topics. First half is a discussion in intermediate Mandarin, second half is a discussion in upper-intermediate English.0:00 Chinese (mostly)0:00 Top Gun and Tom Cruise10:25 求婚 (Marriage proposals)20:10 The Office personality test25:15 喜剧 vs 警匪片 (Comedy vs Drama)32:30 沮丧 (Frustrated)34:45 淡 vs 重口味 (Light vs Heavy)41:25 奇数 vs 偶数 (Odd vs even numbers)43:30 偶然 vs 偶然45:20 English (mostly)50:05 Australian restaurant contract53:10 Indian casinos57:25 AI1:05:20 I'm screwed (完蛋了)1:09:50 Most famous singer from each US stateVocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning #englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about a recent trip to Australia and other miscellanous topics. First half is a discussion in intermediate Mandarin, second half is a discussion in upper-intermediate English.0:00 Chinese 0:00 Melbourne and Sydney trip 6:30 Salt and vinegar chips 8:35 Salty vs sweet popcorn 14:10 American barbeque 24:30 Twelve Apostles 27:45 Hyde Park and Opera House 41:00 Melbourne pledge 46:10 Fishy (腥)49:00 English 52:15 da Vinci and procrastination 54:25 JROTC 59:00 Neighbors 1:02:45 Jury duty 1:13:45 Public transportation, safetyVocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning #englishlearning

Matt records another Chinese lesson with tutor Yang (https://www.youtube.com/@ChineseTutorYang). Entire discussion is in intermediate Mandarin.0:00 Chinese 0:20 脖颈 3:50 小红书, 直播 23:00 学习一个采访的词汇Vocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning

Yangxin is traveling this week, so Matt records his Chinese lesson with tutor Yang (https://www.youtube.com/@ChineseTutorYang). Entire conversation is in intermediate Mandarin.0:00 Chinese 0:20 咀嚼，槟榔，立夏 8:00 欧洲行程 27:40 Chinese grammar homework 45:20 P图Vocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#chineselearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about a recent short trip to Seattle and an upcoming trip to Australia, and other miscellanous topics. First half is a discussion in intermediate Mandarin, second half is a discussion in uppper-intermediate English.0:00 Chinese 0:00 针织衫 vs polo 3:34 枪击, Trump 8:05 Seattle funeral 19:25 Australia trip 29:40 Fight Club, Michael 37:55 P图40:30 English 45:35 Australia trip 51:30 Baby carrots, dressings / sauces 1:01:30 Bryce Canyon (Utah) 1:03:05 Yellowstone, geysers 1:09:00 Las Vegas, Sphere 1:12:45 Visas 1:17:15 World Cup 1:20:05 Top Gun 1:22:05 Heads or tails? 1:23:15 The Office, PDAVocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning #englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about Jiu Jitsu classes (and wanting to leave), Bridesmaids, McDonalds, and some English vocabulary from The Office. First half is a discussion in intermediate Mandarin, second half is a discussion in uppper-intermediate English.0:00 Chinese (柔术，芝士蛋糕，等) 35:05 包住，抱住，拥抱36:40 English (arachnophobia, The Office, etc.) 45:50 Australia 53:55 Procrastination (拖延症) 1:00:55 Self-driving cars 1:04:15 Fear of heights 1:04:55 Fear of spiders 1:06:40 Snitch (告密) 1:08:05 Bale (捆) 1:08:55 Nailed it (搞定了), nail it down (定下来) 1:14:10 Coddle (娇惯)Vocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning #englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about birthdays, the snooze button, pasta, barbeque, and Artemis 2. First half is a discussion in intermediate Mandarin, second half is a discussion in uppper-intermediate English.0:00 Chinese (生日快乐，烧烤，等) 1:28 charcuterie gift 21:17 American barbeque (美式烧烤) 38:10 Pasta (意大利面)41:56 English (Coachella, USA 250th anniversary / 25th amendment / midterms, etc.)Vocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning #englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about QingMing and Easter, chess grandmasters, fine / ok / 好吧 / 算了, maternity leave, and The Office. First half is a discussion in intermediate Mandarin, second half is a discussion in uppper-intermediate English.0:00 Chinese (清明，复活节，等)49:15 English (fine/ok/sure, maternity leave, vocab from The Office) 53:06 Labor - 分娩 1:06:15 Project Hail Mary 1:12:38 Don't gloat - 别得意 (The Office) 1:20:20 Dillweeds - 蠢货 (Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth on SNL) 1:22:40 Cubbies - 小隔间www 1:24:55 Carping/harping - 嘲笑 1:27:00 VentingVocab: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vsvZ7IXnNVknXNCw3nv0YwtZ-uDIX1Wv_l7OKdYBB0E/edit?gid=545608938#gid=545608938#chineselearning #englishlearning

Yangxin and Matt chat about Yangxin's recent trip to a friend's wedding in Shandong and a visit to Qingdao, chess, and some English vocabulary from The Office.