TeaTime Chinese 茶歇中文

Learn languages 1-on-1 with native teachers on italki. 🎉 Use code TEATIME to get $5 off your first lesson 💻 Web: https://go.italki.com/teatime2610 | 📱 App: https://go.italki.com/teatime2610app 免费阅读原文 Free transcript 很多人说，未来是机器人的未来，人工智能的未来… … 在这一集节目里，我们就看看 "机器人" 这个话题。古代中国人设计过什么样的机器人？现在，中国最大的机器人公司是哪个？未来的中国会是什么样的？ Many say that the future is the future of robots, of artificial intelligence… In this episode, we focus on the topic of "robots". What kind of robots did ancient Chinese people design? Which is the biggest robotics company in China right now? What does the future look like with robots? Sponsors： • NordVPN (70% off, code: teatime) • Saily: eSim for your next holiday destination (5% off, code: teatime)

免费阅读原文 Free transcript 最近，诺兰（Nolan）的新电影《奥德赛》引起了很多人的讨论。在今天的节目里，我们不聊电影。我们听听这个故事的原版，也就是荷马口中的《奥德赛》究竟讲了一个什么样的故事。 Recently, « Odyssey » the movie by Christopher Nolan has aroused much discussion. In today's episode, we won't talk about the movie. Rather, we will listen to the original story, the one by Homer, and discover what the story really is. Sponsors： • italki: learn a language online ($10 coupon) • NordVPN (70% off, code: teatime) • Saily: eSim for your next holiday destination (5% off, code: teatime) Links: ◉ Support us on Patreon ◉ One-time Donation ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook

旧的一年要过去，新的一年要来了。在这一集节目里，我跟大家介绍今年茶歇中文做的事情，还有我们明年的计划。 An old year passes and a new one is coming. In this episode, I will be presenting what TeaTime Chinese has done in the past year. Sponsors： italki: learn a language online ($10 coupon) NordVPN (70% off, code: teatime) Saily: eSim for your next holiday destination (5% off, code: teatime) Links: ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Support us on Patreon ◉ One-time Donation ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook

很久以前，交通不便。就是有这么一些人，他们不愿意收到交通，地理的限制，一马当先，游历四海，成为著名的旅行家。张骞就是这样的一个人。他走过的路，今人叫做：丝绸之路。 Long ago when transportation wasn't advanced, a group of people defied the limitations of transportation and geography. They set out for far, and travelled the oceans. They were great travelers. Zhang Qian is one of them. The road that he took is what we call "the Silk Road" today. ◉ NEW: TeaTime News 茶歇新闻 on Spotify ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Support us on Patreon ◉ One-time Donation ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook

二零二四年九月，茶歇中文的公司 "茶報" (TeaTimedia ltd.) 正式在香港成立。从此，我们立志，要成为无政治偏见的中文新闻媒体。我们的口号是：实事求是。 In September 2024, TeaTime Chinese's company, "茶报" (TeaTimedia Ltd.), was officially established in Hong Kong. From that point onward, we are determined to become an unbiased Chinese news media outlet, free from political prejudice. Our motto: Quest for Truth. 茶報创刊词 今日盛行的中文媒体，非黑即白，非是即非，政治偏见两极化。在茶報，我们另辟蹊径：坚持自己的主张，弘扬自由的言论。我们背后没有任何政治党派，没有人限制我们的三寸不烂之舌。即便与主流媒体背道而驰，我们也要探索真相，追求真理。我们诚邀您加入我们的大冒险，用一个一个故事讲述今天的中国，今天的世界。 TeaTime Manifesto Today's Chinese media is trapped in a binary discourse—either black or white, right or wrong—its political stance starkly polarized. At TeaTimedia, we refuse to be confined by these boundaries. We carve out a new path: standing firm with our independent perspective and upholding the freedom of expression. We are free from the chains of any political party, and no one can bind our tongue nor muzzle our voice. Even if our views clash with the mainstream, we are determined to pursue the truth and uncover reality. Join us on this adventure, as we explore the rich, multifaceted world of China—one story at a time. 下载PDF Download as PDF 注册证书 Certificate of Incorporation 支持我们 One-time donation

2024年7月13日，在美国发生了令人震惊的事情：前总统特朗普遇刺了。事件是怎么发生的？凶手是谁？媒体是怎么评价这一事件的？我们一起探讨。 * 一个口误，在节目的开头，应该是 "13日"，而不是 "30"日。 On July 13, 2024, a shocking event occurred in the United States: former President Donald Trump was assassinated. How did this incident happen? Who was the attacker? How did the media respond to this event? Let's explore these questions together. * A slip of tongue. In the beginning of the episode, it should be "13日" instead of "30日". ◉ 练习中文阅读: Maayot.com ◉ 联系乃耕，我们的音乐家: [email protected] ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Support us on Patreon ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ One-time Donation

时隔一个月，茶歇中文播客又回来了。最近，我完成了学校的考试，搬了家... 所以没能即使更新播客。希望大家理解。 今天，在欧美各大学校里，我们都能看见中国留学生的影子。自从1872年清朝政府派遣 "留美幼童" 前往海外留学以来，中国学生对外国院校一直有挥之不去的憧憬。今天，中国学生为什么选择出国留学？毕业之后，他们又何去何从？ After one month's break, TeaTime Chinese is back. Recently, I finished all of my exams at school. I also moved to a new place… which led to my unpunctual update of the podcast. I thank you for your understanding. Nowadays, in major schools and universities in Europe and America, it's commonplace to see Chinese students. Since the Qing Dynasty sent the first group of young children to America for study, Chinese students have always been fascinated by educational institutions of the West. Today, why do Chinese students choose to study abroad? After graduation, what will their choices be? ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

你能相信吗？这是《茶歇中文播客》第一次给大家介绍 "茶文化"。4000多年前，神农在尝试各种植物时中毒，吃了茶叶之后，恢复健康。从此，人们开始喝茶。在中国，"荼" 和 "茶" 字通用，在不同地区有不同的发音。唐朝以来，喝茶成为中国人的习惯。再后来，茶去了亚洲别的国家，还去了欧洲。欧洲人把茶叶看作是很珍贵的饮料。在今天的中国，年轻人越来越喜欢喝咖啡。茶渐渐地以奶茶的形式进入年轻人的生活。 Can you believe that? This is the first time that we talk about "tea culture" at TeaTime Chinese. 4,000 years ago, Shennong was poisoned whilst he was tasting different herbs. After accidentally eating tea leaves, he recovered from poisoning. From then on, people started drinking tea. In China, "Tu" and "Cha" are interchangeable, and are pronounced differently in different regions. Since the Tang Dynasty, drinking tea has become a daily habit for the Chinese people. Later on, tea went to other Asian countries, before it went to Europe. In Europe, people saw tea as a precious beverage. Today, young Chinese people have a preference for coffee. Tea remains in young people's lives in the form of milk tea. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

2024年的2月10日（星期六）是中国传统的新年，也叫春节。对于很多人来说，这是和亲戚，朋友们团坐一桌，共享佳肴的时光。从古至今，写春联，放鞭炮，吃年夜饭是中国人不能缺少的习俗。到了今天，很多家庭有看 "春节联欢晚会" 的习惯。除此之外，在亚洲的很多地方，人们用自己独特的方式庆祝春节，欢迎春天的来到。 February 10th, 2024 (Saturday) is the traditional Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. For many people, this is a time for relatives and friends to sit around the dinner table and enjoy good food. Since ancient times, writing Spring Couplets, igniting firecrackers and having New Year's Eve dinner have been indispensable customs for the Chinese people. Today, watching the "Spring Festival Gala" has become a habit for many Chinese families. Besides, in many places in Asia, people celebrate the Spring Festival in their unique ways, in anticipation of the coming of spring. 1983年的 "春节联欢晚会" ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

在今年的最后一集节目里，我们总结一下，2023年做过的事情。在播客里，我们聊了哪些话题？茶歇中文的听众主要来自哪些国家？然后，我会分享一下我的生活。最后，我给大家介绍茶歇中文明年的计划。如果想要加入我们，跟我们一起工作的话，请给我写电子邮件。 In the last episode of this year, we will conclude what we have done in 2023. What topics have we covered in the podcast? Where do fellow listeners come from? Then, I will share my whereabouts in my life. Finally, I will reveal our plans for TeaTime Chinese in the upcoming year. If you want to join us and work with us, please write me an email. 给Nathan写电子邮件 ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

一个普普通通的学生，四次参加考试，四次失败。失望之际，他接触到基督教。基督教里描绘的人人平等的社会让他心驰神往。多年之后，他建立自己的宗教。追随他的人数不断扩增，他打算建立国家，自己成为国王。他的名字叫洪秀全。他建立的国家叫太平天国。他想要推翻清朝，让所有中国人活在一个 "天下大同" 的世界里。这样的目标可能达到吗? An ordinary student. He tried to pass an exam four times, and four times he failed. In despair, he was acquainted by the faith of Christianity. He was fascinated by what is depicted in the religion, a society where all men are equal. Years later, he founded his own religion, and when believers increased he decided to establish his own kingdom, where he was king. His name was Hong Xiuquan, and the kingdom was the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The aim was to overthrow the Qing Dynasty, so that every Chinese would live equally under heaven. Is such a dream achievable? A Documentary on Taiping Heavenly Kingdom ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

如果想要明白两个国家今天的政治关系，就必须知道它们之间发生过的事情。中国和越南之间，就有一段非常有意思的历史。在这一集节目里，我们回到2000多年前，看看越南，这个中国的邻居，是怎样诞生的。我们会看见，越南曾经是中国管辖的一部分。之后，越南人凭借他们的不断起义和反抗，最后建立自己的国家。二战之后，中国帮助北越对抗南越。战后，两个国家又发生冲突... … 历史上的恩恩怨怨有很多，但是文化上的相近能够帮助两国人民互相理解，结交友情。 If we want to understand the political relationships between two countries, it is pivotal to understand what happened between them. Between China and Vietnam, there is a fascinating history. In this episode, we will go back to 2000 years ago, to see how Vietnam, this neighbor of China, was born. We will see that Vietnam was once under Chinese rule. Then, Vietnamese people through their rebellion fought back, and established their own nation. After WWII, China helped North Vietnam against South Vietnam. After the Vietnamese War, conflict broke out between the 2 countries… There are peaceful and tumultuous epochs in our common history. Cultural similarities is what helps the two people understand each other, and bond friendships. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Visit merch store ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate

2022年，中国60多年来第一次人口减少。2023年，中国经济增长减缓。人口问题成为国内外人们关注的焦点。 80年代，改革开放开始。中国庞大的人口吸引了各大外国公司前来建造工厂。"中国制造" 的产品流通于世界的各个角落。经济飞速增长，人们的口袋里有钱了。外国公司又努力在中国市场占据一席之地。 1979年，中国推行一孩政策，限制每个家庭最多只有一个孩子。之后的三十年，人口增长减缓。一个很大的问题出现了，就是人口老龄化。老年人的比重越来多大，给国家的经济带来压力，也给年轻人的生活带来影响。不少年轻人晚婚。有的拒绝结婚。中国的人口问题今后将面临更大的挑战。 In 2022, China's population decreased for the first time in more than 60 years. In 2023, China's economic growth slows down. Population problems have become the focus of attention at home and abroad. In the 1980s, reform and opening up began. China's huge population attracted major foreign companies to build factories. Products "Made in China" are distributed in every corner of the world. The economy is growing rapidly and people have money in their pockets. Foreign companies are again trying to gain a foothold in the Chinese market. In 1979, China implemented the one-child policy, limiting each family to a maximum of one child. Over the next three decades, population growth slowed. A big problem has emerged, that is, the aging of the population. The proportion of the elderly is increasing, putting pressure on the country's economy and affecting the lives of young people. Many young people marry late. Some refuse to get married. China's population problem will face greater challenges in the future. ◉ Read transcripts for free ◉ Become a Patron ◉ Our new merch store! ◉ Find us on YouTube ◉ We are on LinkedIn ◉ We are on Facebook ◉ Find a Chinese teacher on italki and receive $10 ◉ One-time Donate