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  • MaoMi Chinese

    #255 An Annual TV Show that Exposes Bad Products 315晚会

    22/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    Today's Episode:
    Have you heard of China’s 3.15 Gala? Do you know why it makes some companies so nervous every year? Today we will explore what it exposes and see how it helps us stay safe as consumers!
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    In next MaoMi Chinese+, we will dive into this year’s 3.15 Gala even more. Which products got exposed? Fake food, unsafe goods… and more! Tune in to see what to watch out for and learn new words while keeping yourself safe!
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    #254 All-Women Repair Team全女维修工

    15/03/2026 | 5 mins.
    Today's Episode:
    In China, when something breaks at home, people usually call a shifu — and that shifu is almost always a man. But in Chengdu, a team of women is changing that. They fix lights, appliances and more. Today, let’s talk about the story of the Qiangji Nügong.
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    You heard the story of the Qiangji Nügong in the MaoMi Chinese episode. But how do they actually speak in real life? In MaoMi Chinese+, we analyse a real interview and help you understand natural spoken Chinese step by step.
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    #253 The Hidden Workers of the City 我在北京送快递

    08/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    Today's Episode:
    Every day, parcels arrive at our doors as if by magic. But who brings them? In this episode, we explore the popular Chinese book I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, written by a former delivery worker, and discover the hidden stories behind China’s delivery riders.
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    Every day in China, millions of delivery riders rush through the streets bringing food and parcels to people’s doors. But how much do they really earn? What pressures do they face? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore the hidden side of delivery riders’ lives in China.
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    #252 Uncle Hanzi 汉字叔叔

    01/03/2026 | 5 mins.
    Today's Episode:
    Why would an American IT engineer spend decades studying Chinese characters? In this episode, we explore the story of Richard Sears, better known in China as “Uncle Hanzi”. From a heart attack that changed his life to building a free website that reveals the ancient forms of Chinese characters, his journey is both unexpected and inspiring. If you’ve ever wondered where Chinese characters come from, this episode will change the way you see them.
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    In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we don’t just talk about “Uncle Hanzi”. We break down his real interview clips, analysing his word choices, sentence structures, and the subtle traces of foreign thinking in his Chinese. Where does he sound natural? Learn authentic, living Mandarin through a fascinating voice.
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    #251 Kung Fu Robots on Spring Festival Gala 中国春晚的机器人

    22/02/2026 | 5 mins.
    Today's Episode:
    Robots performing kung fu on the Spring Festival Gala? 🤖🥋 This year’s Spring Festival Gala amazed some viewers and worried others. In this episode, we explore the robot martial arts show, global reactions, and what it means for the future of technology and humans.
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    China’s robots are everywhere, delivering food, serving in restaurants, running in parks like robot dogs, and even driving cars by themselves. In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore China’s fast AI development in simple Chinese. Is it exciting progress, or a little worrying? Let’s talk!
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MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.
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