MaoMi Chinese

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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 about health, control, or good habits? Let’s explore what this rule means and why it has sparked debate.
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In next MaoMi Chinese+, we will look at real Chinese news headlines about Hangzhou’s weight management plan. We will break down simple words, read between the lines, and see how media language shapes opinions. A great chance to learn Chinese through real, current news.
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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 marathon cause so much discussion? Where is the line between work, passion, and fairness to others?
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Work–life balance sounds simple, but in China it’s much harder than it looks. After the story of the “fastest nurse”, this episode explores overtime culture, pressure at work, and why so many people feel unable to switch off. Can we really separate work from life in China? Let's talk about it in next MaoMi Chinese+ episode!
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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 plans don’t last. From cooking at home to going to the gym, let’s discuss how to make goals that actually work.
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Want to learn Chinese through real TV shows? In next episode of MaoMi Chinese+, we explore Chinese dramas and variety shows from 2025 that learners can actually understand. From school life and work pressure to love, travel and comedy, find out what to watch, how hard the language is, and what Chinese you can learn from each show.
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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, and why does it spark debate in China?
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Perfect faces, perfect lives, perfect videos, and people are tired. In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we will explore 活人感, another 2025’s most talked-about word. Why do Chinese netizens crave “real people” online, and what does 活人感 really mean?
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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 this says about travel culture in China. Simple Chinese, real life, real culture.
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Very cheap group tours can look attractive, but they often come with hidden problems. In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we talk about what can go wrong on low-price tours, how people feel when things aren’t as expected. Be careful, and be mindful of those traps in cheap group tours!
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