1. 冠状病毒 (guānzhuàng bìngdú)Coronavirus 2. 口罩 (kǒuzhào)Face mask. You want either a surgical mask (医用外科口罩，yīyòng wàikē kǒuzhào) or a N95 or above. 3. 隔离 (gélí)Quarantine or isolation. Self-imposed quarantine is 自行隔离，zìxíng gélí 4. 封城 (fēng chéng)To close off a city 5. 非典型性肺炎 (fēidiǎn xíng xìng fèiyán)SARS (within which 肺炎 refers to pneumonia) 6. 谣言(yáoyán)Rumors, usually used in an official context Stay safe! Wear a mask! Wash your hands! Don’t touch your face!  Join the WeChat group! WeChat: msgpodcastFlash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comHimalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Twitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideWeb: https://www.ogden-davis.com/mandarin-slang-guide MSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. ...

Mandarin Slang Guide

MSG016: Coronavirus Vocab & Slang (Special Ep)

1. (反向) 春运 ((fǎnxiàng chūnyùn)(Reverse) Spring Festival transit2. 抢票、抢红包、抢单 (qiǎng piào, qiǎng hóngbāo, qiǎng dān)Snatch tickets, red packets, or the check3. 吐槽 (tǔ cáo)To complain, usually comically4. 扫福 (sǎo fú)To scan a 福 character with Alipay and try to get a chance to win the Spring Festival drawingJoin the WeChat group! [WeChat: msgpodcast]Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comHimalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Twitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideWeb: https://www.ogden-davis.com/mandarin-slang-guideMSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you.Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to k...

MSG015: Chinese New Year

1. 潮流 (cháo liú) Trends 2. 时髦 (shí máo) Stylish 3. 复古 (fù gǔ) Retro 4. 未来主义 (wèi lái zhǔ yì) Futurism 5. 优雅 (yōu yǎ) Elegant, timeless style 6. 经典 (jīng diǎn) Classic (describing objects) 7. 风格 (fēng gé) Style (sometimes shortened to 风 when used like a suffix) 8. 欧美 (ōu měi) “Euro-American”, or “western” 9. 日韩 (rì hán) “Japanese & Korean” 【Follow Adrianna! Insta: themulanshow WeiBo: the木兰show】 Join the WeChat group! WeChat: msgpodcast Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat! mandarinslangguide@gmail.com Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460 Twitter: @msgmandarin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguide Web: https://www.ogden-davis.com/mandarin-slang-guide MSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words t...

MSG014: Chinese Fashion Slang (Adrianna)

Follow Wanying! Harry Potter stuff (in Chinese): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/mp/profile_ext?action=home&__biz=MzU0Nzk3NDk5Ng==&scene=124#wechat_redirect Museologue (博物志) Instagram: bowuzhi Vocab: 1. 吃货 (chī huò) Foodie 2. 上火 (shàng huǒ) A physical condition thought to be caused by certain foods in traditional Chinese medicine, with symptoms like heartburn, ulcers, and pimples. 3. 撑了 (chēng le) Completely stuffed 4. 多喝热水 (duō hē rè shuǐ) “Drink more warm water,” the most common suggestion for almost literally any problem you might have. A: 哎呦，我吃撑了！ B: 你真是个吃货。你吃什么了？ A: 火锅。 B: 哇！吃火锅会上火！ A: 怎么办？ B: 多喝热水吧。 Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat! mandarinslangguide@gmail.com Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460 Twitter: @msgmandarin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguide Web: https://www.ogden-dav...

MSG013: Chinese Food Slang (Wanying)

1. 牛B(NiúB) Awesome/Strong/Powerful (can also just say 牛, because the B is a bad word) 2. 我心好酷(wǒ xīn hǎo kù) My heart is bitter (I feel bad) 3. 我没有心(wǒ méiyǒu xīn) I have no heart (I’ve given up on life) 4.你行你上 (nǐ xíng nǐ shàng) You can, you up! (If you think you’re good enough, then YOU try it!) 5.加油 (jiāyóu) Go go go! (Humorously mistranslated as “Add Oil”) 6.不作死就不会死 (bùzuò sǐ jiù bù huì sǐ) You brought this on yourself! (commonly said as “No Zuo No Die”) 7.因吹斯汀 (yīn chuī sī tīng) “Interesting...” 8.三克油 (sān kè yóu) Humorous transliteration of “Thank you!” To see all these stickers and more, send us a message and I’ll add you to the WeChat group! mandarinslangguide@gmail.com Twitter: @msgmandarin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguide Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460 Web: https://www.ogden-da...

MSG012: [EXPLICIT] WeChat Stickers

1. 赚了(zhuànle) Make a profit / come out on top 2. 超(chāo) Short for 超级 chāojí，super! 3. 棒棒的(bàng bàng de) Great! Amazing! 4. 抠门儿(kōuméner) Stingy, cheap (can just say 抠) 5. 好惨一女的/男的 (hǎo cǎn yī nǚ de/nán de) What a tragic girl/guy! A: 你收到了什么圣诞礼物呢？ B: 哇塞，今年我赚了！ A: 怎么说？ B: 我收到我超喜欢的衣服了。 A: 棒棒的！ B: 你呢？有什么惊喜？ A: 没啥。我的朋友很抠门儿。 B: 哎。好惨一女的。 Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat! mandarinslangguide@gmail.com Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460 Twitter: @msgmandarin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguide Web: https://www.ogden-davis.com/mandarin-slang-guide MSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you. Likes, subsc...

MSG011: Christmas Aftermath in Chinese

1. 回国 (huí guó)Return to one’s country2. 烦 (fán)Annoying, troublesome3. 尬聊 (gà liáo)Awkward conversation4. 和谐 (hé xié)“Harmonious”A: 你圣诞节回国吗？B: 回。要陪家人过节。A: 陪家人烦不烦？B: 不烦！很温暖。A: 可是家人尬聊政治怎么办？B: 不会啊！我们的话题很和谐。Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comHimalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Twitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideWeb: https://www.ogden-davis.com/mandarin-slang-guideMSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you.Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to keep doing it! Thanks. I love you, no matter what Eric says.

MSG010: Going Home in Chinese

Ying's shop is V Spot in Shanghai at 218 Xinle Road (新乐路). Check it out for toys, classes, or even drinks!Clay is the host of the Strangers in China podcast, where you can hear more from him and Ying about the sexual situation in China (and a lot of other guests with other topics as well!). Find it here or wherever you podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chapter-six-lets-talk-dirty-cleanly/id1479120474?i=1000458888051性用品 (xìng yòng pǐn)Sex toy流氓 (liú máng)Ruffian (sometimes pervert)花心 (huā xīn)Playboy/girl黄 (huáng)Yellow / pornographic健康 (jiàn kāng)Healthy (socially acceptable)A: 这是什么？B: 这是性用品。A: 啊？不要！我不是流氓！B: 不是不是。性用品不黄。A: 是吗？我也不是花心。B: 放心。这些很健康。我给你讲一下。。。Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comHimalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Twitter: @msgmandarin...

MSG009: Talking About Sex in Chinese (Ying)

Steve Shi is a psychotherapist and podcaster, and we talked about masculinity & personality in Chinese culture.You on WeiBo? Give the man a follow: @史秀雄Steve1. 拧巴 (nǐng bā)Indecisive, vascillating2. 厚道 (hòu dao)Virtuous / acceptable behavior3. 老好人 (lǎo hǎo rén)Super nice, kind of a pushover4. 实在 (shí zài)Solid, honest, dependableA: 哎，Josh真是个老好人B: 反正过于nice比不nice还要好吧A: 但他还是个很拧巴的人B: 虽然很拧巴，但是也有优点吧A: 比如说？B: 他是个实在的人。Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comHimalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Twitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideWeb: https://www.ogden-davis.com/mandarin-slang-guideMSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your t...

MSG008: Personality & Masculinity in Chinese (Steve Shi)

If you want to hear more from Ashley, check out her YouTube channel, OutChina! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWyFpX7__lPhRjUdwBzY4hA 1. 同性恋 (tóng xìng liàn)Homosexual2. 异性恋 (yì xìng liàn)Heterosexual3. 双性恋 (shuāng xìng liàn)Bisexual4. 同志 (tóngzhì)Comrade (also a slang word for “gay”)5. 拉拉 (lā lā)Slang for lesbian6. 跨性别 (kuà xìng bié)Transgender7. 酷儿 (kù er)QueerFlash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Xh5L5kZLPoSyeQ55osc1ETwitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideMSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you.Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings hel...

MSG007: LGBTQ in Chinese (Ashley Jiang)

Now that 11.11 is well and truly over, here are the words you’ll need to understand how we’re all dealing with the aftermath. 1. 亲 (qīn)“Dear,” often used in customer service 2. 吃土 (chī tǔ)“Eat dirt,” or have no spending money left 3. 安利 (ānlì)“Amway”, or to promote a product  A: 亲，安利你一个化妆品。B: 算了。我双十一剁手太多，以后要吃土了。A: 没事。买太多了就退货。B: 退不了。客服说，“亲，我们不能退货。”A: 好吧。那你去吃土吧。 Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comTwitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguide MSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you. Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to keep doing it! Thanks. I love you, no matter what Eric says.

MSG006: Post-11.11 Must-Know Slang (Avers)

What slang words will be useful in the office? And should you communicate differently with Chinese and western co-workers?1. 996 (jiǔ jiǔ liù)9am – 9pm, 6 days a week2. 小姐姐，小哥哥 (xiǎo jiějiě, xiǎo gēgē)Cute address for a stranger3. 工作狂 (gong zuò kuáng)WorkaholicA: 哈喽，小姐姐！你最近忙吗？B: 很忙。我是996A: 啊！那太忙了吧。B: 是的。但是我喜欢。A: 为什么？B: 我是工作狂！Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Twitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideMSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you.Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to keep doing it! Thanks. I love you, no mat...

MSG005: Slang for the Office (Sophie)

1. 剁手 (duò shǒu) Buy something expensive that you don’t need 2. 种草 (zhòng cǎo) Desire to buy something 3. 拔草 (bá cǎo) Get over your desire to buy something A: 双十一来啦！你要剁手什么？ B: 我觉得iPhone11很酷，种草了！ A: 诶？iPhone11镜头太多，很难看。 B; 哦。好吧。那我拔草了。 Flash cards and Q&A on Facebook, Twitter, and WeChat! mandarinslangguide@gmail.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460 Himalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088 Twitter: @msgmandarin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguide MSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. We go inside the language to bring you the culture and stories behind the words that your textbook just isn’t giving you. Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to keep doing it! Thanks. I love you, no matter what Eric says.

MSG004: Singles Day Special Episode! (Avers)

Your daily dose of MSG:1. 播客 (bō kè)Podcast2. 主播 (zhǔ bō)Host / podcaster3. 迷上 (mí shàng)Become fascinated with / become a fan of4. 听下去 (tīng xià qù)Keep listeningA: 你听播客吗？B: 不怎么听。A: 我很喜欢故事类的播客。爱哲是我最喜欢的主播。B: 我就不喜欢听别人巴拉巴拉A: 这不是巴拉巴拉！故事FM很逗，很感人！我迷上了！B: 随你。反正播客我听不下去。A: 那我跟你聊不下去了。拜拜！Wanna listen to Aizhe’s show, 故事FM? Here’s a link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/%E6%95%85%E4%BA%8B-fm/id1256399960Want more MSG? Come get some!mandarinslangguide@gmail.comHimalaya: https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/1461088Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-slang-guide/id1486119460Twitter: @msgmandarinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandarinslangguideYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGgFIA8UQTkc1ffGpcMTdgMSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to ...

MSG003: Podcasts! (Aizhe)

Behold the delicious MSG we've prepared for you today! 1. 领导 (lǐng dǎo) Leader / big boss 2. 创新 (chuàng xīn) Innovation 3. 突破 (tū pò) Breakthrough 4. 汇报 (huì bào) Report (to a superior) A: 李总李总，我们对一下我的方案吧。 B: 你的方案有问题。不够创新。 A: 啊？什么意思？B: 就是没有突破，格局不够大。 A: 好吧。那我重改。 B: 快点吧。下午要给领导汇报哦！ Curious about Josh’s company, WE Marketing? Check check check it out: https://www.we-mkt.com/ Want more MSG? Come get some! mandarinslangguide@gmail.com MSG is bringing you the delicious Chinese learning content that you need. Likes, subscribes, comments, and ratings help ensure that I'll be able to keep doing it! Thanks. I love you, no matter what Eric says.

MSG002: Business Jargon (Josh Li)

Mandarin Slang Guide, MSG: the Chinese podcast that tastes great and probably isn't all that bad for you! Got questions? Got some slang you want us to talk about? Got a guest recommendation? I'll trust that you know what to do with this: mandarinslangguide@gmail.com

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