Learning Chinese Through Stories

In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at an explosive masterpiece created by the renowned Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang - "天梯" (Tianti), which translates to "Sky Ladder." Tianti is a breathtaking firework artwork that was first unveiled in 2015 in the city of Quanzhou, China. The piece consists of a series of ladder-like structures, which are suspended in mid-air and then set alight, creating a stunning display of light and sound. The result is a truly awe-inspiring spectacle that captures the beauty and power of fire. Cai Guoqiang is no stranger to creating spectacular firework displays, having worked on many high-profile events around the world, including the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, Tianti is a unique and deeply personal work for him, inspired by childhood memories of his grandmother and the idea of reaching for the heavens. In this episode, we'll explore the inspiration behind Tianti, the technical challenges of creating such an intricate and complex artwork, an

In this episode, we're going to dive into the meaning and significance of a popular Mandarin Chinese song called "他一定很爱你" (Tā yídìng hěn ài nǐ), which translates to "He Definitely Loves You." This song has captured the hearts of many listeners with its powerful lyrics and emotional melody, and it has become an anthem of sorts for those who have experienced love and heartbreak. Thanks Simeng ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if you enjoy the podcast because:  2023 marks 8th year of LCTS We want to hear your feedback It will motivate us to continue crafting more stories ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #2 You’re obviously full of wisdom and fluent in Chinese if you are listening to LCTS . We app

In this episode, we shared a story about Lu An Ke (Eckart Löwe) , a German volunteer who spent over a decade (1997-2013) in moutainous area of China to educate local kids who were left behind by their parents working in the  cities. His students consider Lu both their closest friend and best teacher. His story was well-know in China. In 2009 and 2013, he was interviewed by ChaiJing, a well-respected Chinese journalist and environmental activist, about his experience. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks Simeng ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if you enjoy the podcast because:  2023 marks 8th year of LCTS We want to hear your feedback It will motivate us to continue crafting more stories ***********************************************************

In this episode, we shared a story about Lu An Ke (Eckart Löwe) , a German volunteer who spent over a decade (1997-2013) in moutainous area of China to educate local kids who were left behind by their parents working in the  cities. His students consider Lu both their closest friend and best teacher. His story was well-know in China. In 2009 and 2013, he was interviewed by ChaiJing, a well-respected Chinese journalist and environmental activist, about his experience. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks Simeng ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if you enjoy the podcast because:  2023 marks 8th year of LCTS We want to hear your feedback It will motivate us to continue crafting more stories ***********************************************************

Have you ever thought about the differences between south China and north China ? In this episode, we shared some anecdotal misunderstandings  between northern and  southern Chinese as shared on Zhihu, a question and answering forum.  Please let us know what you think. ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if you enjoy the podcast because:  2023 marks 8th year of LCTS We want to hear your feedback It will motivate us to continue crafting more stories ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #2 You’re obviously full of wisdom and fluent in Chinese if you are listening to LCTS . We appreciate every feedback we receive, and it helps us craft the following week’s Podcast. Leaving us a review on iTunes ! *****

Have you ever thought about the differences between south China and north China ? In this episode, we shared some anecdotal misunderstandings  between northern and  southern Chinese as shared on Zhihu, a question and answering forum.  Please let us know what you think. ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if you enjoy the podcast because:  2023 marks 8th year of LCTS We want to hear your feedback It will motivate us to continue crafting more stories ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #2 You’re obviously full of wisdom and fluent in Chinese if you are listening to LCTS . We appreciate every feedback we receive, and it helps us craft the following week’s Podcast. Leaving us a review on iTunes ! *****

What does a college student's day look like ?  In this episode, you will meet Xiaolin, a college student from a top tier university in Wuhan. Shout out to Cal who shared with us this idea. Please let us know what you think. _R&S ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if you enjoy the podcast because:  2023 marks 8th year of LCTS We want to hear your feedback It will motivate us to continue crafting more stories ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #2 You’re obviously full of wisdom and fluent in Chinese if you are listening to LCTS . We appreciate every feedback we receive, and it helps us craft the following week’s Podcast. Leaving us a review on iTunes ! *****************************************

What does a college student's day look like ?  In this episode, you will meet Xiaolin, a college student from a top tier university in Wuhan. Shout out to Cal who shared with us this idea. Please let us know what you think. _R&S ************************************************************ If you like this episode and would like to access the transcript and ad free audio, please consider supporting us by becoming a patron, where you will find all transcripts and other benefits. ************************************************************ Chinese for Superior- LCTS Chinese for Advanced-Playlist Chinese for Intermediate High-LCTS Chinese for Intermediate-Playlist Chinese for Beginners-Playlist If you think our podcast is valuable to you and others,  become our patron for as low as $5/month.You will have access to the transcripts, vocabulary list and patrons only episodes. ************************************************************ Are you already a listener? Leaving the show a review on iTunes will he

In this episode we narrated a habit of 李嘉诚 Li Jia Cheng/ Li Ka-shing, one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Asia and the world. In 2019 Forbes put Li in the list of the world's most generous philanthropists outside of the US. Li is often referred to as "Superman Li/ 李超人" in Hong Kong because of his business prowess. Please let us know what you think.

Last year, we created an episode centered around one Hanzi to encapsulate the spirit of 2021. The episode proved to be wildly popular and was one of our most downloaded episodes of the year. This year, we're featuring seven individuals from various backgrounds including students, young professionals, moms, and retirees. We're excited to share their words of the year for 2022 with our patrons. Among the most frequently mentioned words are "time flies," "luck," "pain," "virus," "busy," "poor," "good," and "dream." We were moved by the heartfelt responses and the unique perspectives each person brought. We know it's already March. And, we're curious, what's your phrase or word of 2022? Rui & Simeng ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your life and someone shared this podcast with you, or you think you already subscribed on Apple Podcast/Spotify, support us by becoming a patron.  And be sure to share with a friend or colleague if

Dear listeners, Last year, we created an episode that revolved around a single Hanzi to capture the essence of 2021. The episode resonated with our listeners and became one of our most downloaded episodes of the year. This year, we are thrilled to present seven individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, young professionals, moms, and retirees. They will share their words of the year for 2022 with you. We were deeply moved by their heartfelt responses and unique perspectives. The most commonly mentioned words were "time flies," "luck," "pain," "virus," "busy," "poor," "good," and "dream." We appreciate the candor of our guests and hope that their words inspire you in the year to come. We realize that we are already in March, but we are still interested in hearing your phrase or word for 2022. We look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Rui and Simeng   ************************************************************ Brilliant Idea #1 If you need something rock solid in your lif

If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, or if you think you are not ready for LCTS yet, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key vocabulary explained. To get the most out of it, we recommend listening to the conversation with and without the transcript, so you can shadow along. Please give a listen and let us know what you think. Support us on Patreon to gain access to all the transcripts, and help us keep the podcast going! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85018582 If you are not in China, but want to get busy learning/speaking Chinese  with a native speaker,  you definitely want to check out iTalki  and book a free lesson: https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af17633341 Follow and subscribe for free Get the next episode as soon as it is available by following/subscribing it for free at Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify

Hi If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, or if you think you are not ready for LCTS yet, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key vocabulary explained. To get the most out of it, we recommend listening to the conversation with and without the transcript, so you can shadow along. Please give a listen and let us know what you think. Support us on Patreon to gain access to all the transcripts, and help us keep the podcast going! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85018582 If you are not in China, but want to get busy learning/speaking Chinese  with a native speaker,  you definitely want to check out iTalki  and book a free lesson: https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af17633341 Follow and subscribe for free Get the next episode as soon as it is available by following/subscribing it for free at Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify R&S

Hi If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, or if you think you are not ready for LCTS yet, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key vocabulary explained. To get the most out of it, we recommend listening to the conversation with and without the transcript, so you can shadow along. Please give a listen and let us know what you think. Support us on Patreon to gain access to all the transcripts, and help us keep the podcast going! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85018582 Follow and subscribe for free Get the next episode as soon as it is available by following/subscribing it for free at Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify R&S

Hi If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key vocabulary explained. To get the most out of it, we recommend listening to the conversation with and without the transcript, so you can shadow along. Please give a listen and let us know what you think. Support us on Patreon to gain access to all the transcripts, and help us keep the podcast going! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85018582 Follow and subscribe for free Get the next episode as soon as it is available by following/subscribing it for free at Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify R&S

As 2023 approaches, we have finally launched RLC for Beginners podcast in Apple podcast and Spotify.  If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, our podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key vocabulary explained. To get the most out of it, we recommend listening to the conversation with and without the transcript, so you can shadow along. Please give a listen and let us know what you think. R&S    

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Follow and subscribe for free 听故事说中文LCTS is sponsored by our Patrons. Little Red Riding Hood For the full transcript of this episode and many others, please support us by becoming our patrons. ************************************************************ If you think our podcast is valuable to you and others,  become our patron for as low as $5/month.You will have access to all of the transcripts, vocabulary list and patrons only episodes ************************************************************ Are you already a listener? Leaving the show a review on iTunes will help more people find the podcast. Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Follow and subscribe for free Get the next episode as soon as it is available by following/subscribing it for free at Apple Podcast  Google Podcast Spotify