About this episode

The episode discusses the differences between living in big cities and small towns, featuring a conversation between the host and a guest from Sweden.

Today I'm joined by Shuang, a new friend from Sweden! We're both from huge cities in China but now live in a smaller one. We're chatting about the pros and cons of big city vs. small city life. Do you prefer the hustle and bustle or a quieter pace? If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/f354914a-d403-4d6c-9a53-5dff9b5e2451 ==================== 播客 | bōkè | podcast 返场 | fǎnchǎng | encore; to return to the stage/show 嘉宾 | jiābīn | guest (of a show or event) 读博 | dúbó | to pursue a doctoral degree 本科 | běnkē | undergraduate course 研究生 | yánjiūshēng | graduate student 博士 | bóshì | PhD; doctor 无缝衔接 | wúfèng xiánjiē | seamless connection/transition 落后 | luòhòu | to fall behind; to lag 被辞退 | bèi cítuì | to be fired; to be dismissed 待业 | dàiyè | unemployed; waiting for employment 潇洒 | xiāosǎ | natural and unrestrained; effortlessly cool 谦让 | qiānràng | to be modest and decline compliments; self-effacing 普及 | pǔjí | to…

People in this episode

Host: Xinqing (Joanne)

Guest: Shuang

Topics covered

• city life
• big city vs small city
• pros and cons
• personal experiences
• cultural differences

Keywords

• cinemas
• city life
• big city
• small city
• lifestyle choices

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Sweden, China

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