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📚 Today's Lesson: Must know words with Chinese character 眼 ( Part 3）

In this third video, we'll teach you a few common words with the Chinese character 眼 when it comes to eye make-ups.

1. 眼妆

2. 眼霜

3. 眼影

4. 眼皮

5. 眼睫毛

📝 What You Will Learn:

✅ How to correctly pronounce and write them

✅ When and how to use these expressions in daily life

✅ Examples and context to help you remember these words

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Must know words with Chinese character 眼 ( Part 3） 🎉 Welcome back to 字 espresso, the go-to place for learning Chinese in a fun and engaging way! 📚 Today's Lesson: Must know words with Chinese character 眼 ( ...

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📚 Today's Lesson: Must know words with Chinese character 眼 ( Part 2）

In this introduction video, we'll teach you the three Chinese idioms with the Chinese character 眼.

1️⃣ 眼高手低

2️⃣ 有眼无珠

3️⃣ 大开眼界

📝 What You Will Learn:

✅ How to correctly pronounce and write them

✅ When and how to use these expressions in daily life

✅ Examples and context to help you remember these words

💬 Community:

Don't forget to leave your questions, comments, or any expressions you're curious about in the comments section below!

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Must know words with Chinese character 眼 ( Part 2） 🎉 Welcome back to 字 espresso, the go-to place for learning Chinese in a fun and engaging way! 🎉 I am excited to share the luanch event of my new book 'Brid...

Excited to announce the launch of my new book, "Bridging the Gap - An Introduction to Intercultural Communication with China"! Join me for a hybrid event at the London School of Economics and Political Science on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM.

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New Book Launch : Bridging the Gap You are invited to the book launch of our UK Director, Dr Catherine Xiang.

Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in our enlightening body part series!

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📚 Today's Lesson: Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 7）

In this video, we'll learn four common words which share the same grammatical structure of xx 着脸。

1. 红着脸 (hóng zhe liǎn)

2. 黑着脸 (hēi zhe liǎn)

3. 板着脸 (bǎn zhe liǎn)

4. 哭丧着脸 (kū sāng zhe liǎn)

📝 What You Will Learn:

✅ The literal and actual meaning of each word

✅ When and how to use these expressions in daily life

✅ Examples and context to help you remember these words

✅ Two Chinese pop songs

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Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 7） Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in o...

Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in our enlightening body part series!

🎉 Welcome back to 字 espresso, the go-to place for learning Chinese in a fun and engaging way! 🎉

📚 Today's Lesson: Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 5）

In this video, we'll learn three common words where the literal meanings do not reveal the true meaning of the words:

1️⃣ 小白脸 (xiǎo bái liǎn)

2️⃣ 黄脸婆 (huáng liǎn pó)

3️⃣ 大花脸 (dà huā liǎn)

📝 What You Will Learn:

✅ The literal and actual meaning of each word

✅ How to correctly pronounce and write them

✅ When and how to use these expressions in daily life

✅ Examples and context to help you remember these words

💬 Community:

Don't forget to leave your questions, comments, or any expressions you're curious about in the comments section below!

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Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 5） Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in o...

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📚 Today's Lesson: Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 4）

In this video, we'll delve into three Chinese expressions that you'll definitely find useful:

1️⃣ 翻脸不认人 (fān liǎn bù rèn rén)

2️⃣ 打肿脸充胖子 (dǎ zhǒng liǎn chōng pàngzi)

3️⃣ 一个唱白脸，一个唱红脸 (yī gè chàng bái liǎn, yī gè chàng hóng liǎn)

📝 What You Will Learn:

✅ The literal and actual meaning of each expression

✅ How to correctly pronounce and write them

✅ When and how to use these expressions in daily life

✅ Examples and context to help you remember these idioms

🔔 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:30 - 翻脸不认人 (fān liǎn bù rèn rén)

4:15 - 打肿脸充胖子 (dǎ zhǒng liǎn chōng pàngzi)

6:58 - 一个唱白脸，一个唱红脸 (yī gè chàng bái liǎn, yī gè chàng hóng liǎn)

10:30 - Recap and Summary

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Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 4） Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in o...

Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in our enlightening body part series!

The concept of 'face' holds significant weight in Chinese culture and society. It's dynamic; one can both gain and lose 'face'. But how is this expressed in Chinese? Under what circumstances can one gain or lose face? Today's video will shed light on this through the following three words:

1. 长脸

2. 丢脸

3. 拉下脸

I will unravel the cultural nuances within these words, guiding you towards mastering their use in everyday Chinese discourse. Throughout this journey, I will provide carefully crafted example sentences, ensuring you firmly grasp the essence of these expressions.

Plunge into the rich tapestry of the Chinese language, embracing the wisdom and savouring the artistry of idioms and expressions. Let's embark on this riveting educational odyssey together. Stay inquisitive, remain inspired, and as ever, enjoy the thrill of learning! 🥳

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Must know words with Chinese character 脸 ( Part 3） Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the multifaceted symbol of the human body – the character 脸 (face). This is a sparkling new chapter in o...

🎉 Embark on a captivating journey as we uncover the multi-faceted symbol of the human body - the character 脸 (face) - a brand-new addition to our enlightening body part series!

In this kick-off video, we'll delve into:

- The intriguing contrast between 脸 and 面子, both translating to 'face' in English but encapsulating different connotations in the rich Chinese culture.

- The exploration and elucidation of three thought-provoking idiomatic

expressions:

1. 人要脸、树要皮

2. 不要脸

3. 给脸不要脸

As always, we'll illuminate the cultural contexts hidden behind these idioms, guiding you on how to effectively utilize them in your daily Chinese conversations. Along the journey, we'll arm you with well-curated example sentences to ensure a solid grasp of these expressions.

🎓 Dive into the profound world of the Chinese language, understand the wisdom, and immerse yourself in the beauty of idioms and expressions. Let's embark on this exciting learning adventure together. Stay curious, stay inspired, and as always, happy learning! 🥳

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Welcome to the eighth episode of our exciting '头' series! Today, we will explore more fascinating Chinese idioms containing the character 头. Let's dive in and learn about the meanings and usage of these idioms in real-life scenarios!

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1. 笨头笨脑 (bèn tóu bèn nǎo)

Meaning: slow-witted, dull, or not very clever

Example scenario:

Imagine you have a friend who often takes a bit longer to understand jokes or complicated concepts. You could use the idiom 笨头笨脑 to describe their slow-wittedness, but remember to use it in a light-hearted and non-offensive manner.

Example sentence:

他总是笨头笨脑的，需要解释很多遍才能明白。(Tā zǒng shì bèn tóu bèn nǎo de, xūyào jiěshì hěnduō biàn cáinéng míngbái.)

Translation: He's always slow-witted and needs explanations several times to understand.

2. 呆头呆脑 (dāi tóu dāi nǎo)

Meaning: simple-minded, naive, or foolish

Example scenario:

Suppose you have a friend who is too trusting and often gets taken advantage of by others. You could use the idiom 呆头呆脑 to describe their naive nature, but be cautious not to offend them.

Example sentence:

她太呆头呆脑了，总是被人欺骗。(Tā tài dāi tóu dāi nǎo le, zǒng shì bèi rén qīpiàn.)

Translation: She's so naive that she's always deceived by others.

3. 虎头虎脑 (hǔ tóu hǔ nǎo)

Meaning: a strong and heathy child

Example scenario:

Imagine you have a friend who has a lovely boy. You could use the idiom 虎头虎脑 to describe the strong and cute appearance of your friend's son.

Example sentence:

他虎头虎脑，很可爱。(Tā hǔ tóu hǔ nǎo, hěn kě'ài.)

Translation: He is a strong boy and very cute.

4. 鬼头鬼脑 (guǐ tóu guǐ nǎo)

Meaning: sly, cunning, or mischievous

Example scenario:

Suppose you know someone who is always playing pranks on others or coming up with clever tricks. You could use the idiom 鬼头鬼脑 to describe their mischievous and cunning behavior.

Example sentence:

他总是鬼头鬼脑的想出新的恶作剧。(Tā zǒng shì guǐ tóu guǐ nǎo de xiǎng chū xīn de èzuòjù.)

Translation: He's always cunning and coming up with new pranks.

You probably notice that these idioms follow the same pattern of forming words. Such pattern helps you remember the words and also demonstrates interesting Chinese morpholgy. I hope you enjoyed learning these Chinese idioms containing the character 头! Keep practicing, and you'll soon master their usage in real-life scenarios.

Stay tuned for more engaging episodes in our 字 espresso series! Happy learning and remember to have fun while exploring the beauty of the Chinese language. 📚🎉 Improve the above YouTube video description to make it clearer, fun and engaging.

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Hey 字 espresso enthusiasts! 🎉 It's great to have you back for the seventh episode in our captivating '头' series! In this episode, we'll explore four interesting Chinese words that contain the character 头, which represents 'the first' in these words. Let's get started!

1. 头等 (tóu děng)
Meaning: first class; top-notch
Example sentence:
这家餐厅的服务和食物都是头等的。 (Zhè jiā cāntīng de fúwù hé shíwù dōu shì tóuděng de.)
The service and food at this restaurant are both first class.

2. 头排 (tóu pái)
Meaning: front row
Example sentence:
我们买到了音乐会的头排票。 (Wǒmen mǎidào le yīnyuèhuì de tóupái piào.)
We got front row tickets to the concert.

3. 头功 (tóu gōng)
Meaning: initial success; first achievement
Example sentence:
他通过努力学习，取得了考试的头功。 (Tā tōngguò nǔlì xuéxí, qǔdéle kǎoshì de tóu gōng.)
He achieved initial success in the exams through hard work.

4. 头版 (tóu bǎn)
Meaning: front page; first edition
Example sentence:
他的新发明登上了报纸的头版。 (Tā de xīn fāmíng dēng shàngle bàozhǐ de tóu bǎn.)
His new invention made it onto the front page of the newspaper.

And that's it for today's episode! I hope you find these words useful and applicable in your daily life. Keep practicing, and happy learning! 📚

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📅 It's Friday, 28 April 2023, and I've handpicked these top headlines for you:
- BBC 中文网：习近平与泽连斯基通话后 俄乌停火还有多远
- BBC 中文网：边检现在像一扇门，过去是一堵墙——BBC记者谈后疫情时代首次出国旅行

🔑 Today's Key Vocabulary:
1. 通话 phone call
2. 停火 ceasefire
3. 还 still
4. 远 far
5. 边检 border inspection
6. 一扇门 a door
7. 过去 in the past
8. 一堵墙 a wall

📚 Featured Word: 过去 in the past; to go pass (HSK 3)

💡 Example sentences to boost your understanding:
1. 过去，你有没有错爱一个人？ Have you been into a bad relationship in the past?
2. 他站到一边，让我们过去。 He stood aside for us to pass.
3. 他过去是位老师。 He used to be a teacher.
4. 对不起，能让我过去吗？ Excuse me, can I pass?
5. 过去我没见过他。 I have never seen him before.

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