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Chinese Language Convo ClubAuthor: Chinese Language Convo Club
This podcast series offers a talk-show-style approach to exploring Chinese language and culture. As a long-time student of Chinese, Im joined by Vicky Zhang, my friend and a seasoned Chinese teacher. Alongside us, well sometimes feature a guest or twosome teaching Chinese, others stepping into the shoes of learners, just like me. Language learning is a collaborative journey, and we invite anyone with something to contribute to join us along the way. While were not an immersion-style podcast, our goal is to keep the lessons fun, casual, and informative. New Lessons weekly. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Language Learning Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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小确幸: The Chinese Word Reminding Us To Find Joy in Stressful Times (Intermediate)
Sunday, 7 December, 2025
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? In this episode, we talk about the popular Mandarin phrase 小确幸 (xiǎo què xìng) — the Chinese concept of “small but certain happiness” that has become a modern lifestyle mindset across Asia.You’ll learn:• The meaning and origin of 小确幸• Why it became so influential in Chinese culture• How to use 小确幸 naturally in real Mandarin conversations• Practical examples of everyday “small joys”• A guided pronunciation breakdown to help you sound more natural• A full dialogue review for listening practiceWe also talk about stress, burnout, workplace drama, and how noticing small moments of joy can help you recharge — emotionally and linguistically.Conversation 1:小王: 最近工作太忙了，压力好大。(Xiǎo Wáng: Zuìjìn gōngzuò tài máng le, yālì hǎo dà.)You’ve been so busy lately—so stressed out.小刘: 是啊，不过今天早上喝到一杯特别好喝的咖啡，算是小确幸吧。(Xiǎo Liú: Shì a, búguò jīntiān zǎoshang hē dào yì bēi tèbié hǎohē de kāfēi, suàn shì xiǎo què xìng ba.)Yeah, but I had a really good cup of coffee this morning—that’s my little happiness for the day.小王: 哈哈，小确幸也很重要啊！(Xiǎo Wáng: Hāhā, xiǎo què xìng yě hěn zhòngyào a!)Haha, those small joys really matter!Conversation 2 :小美: 最近真的有点累，什么事都提不起劲。(Xiǎo Měi): Zuìjìn zhēn de yǒudiǎn lèi, shénme shì dōu tí bù qǐ jìn.Lately I’ve been exhausted—nothing really excites me.小芳: 我懂，不过我发现，生活里的小确幸能让我重新充满能量。(Xiǎo Fāng): Wǒ dǒng, búguò wǒ fāxiàn, shēnghuó lǐ de xiǎo què xìng néng ràng wǒ chóngxīn chōngmǎn néngliàng.I know the feeling, but I’ve realized that the little happinesses in life can really recharge me.小美: 对，你说得对。也许我们都该学会去发现这些小确幸。(Xiǎo Měi): Duì, nǐ shuō de duì. Yěxǔ wǒmen dōu gāi xuéhuì qù fāxiàn zhèxiē xiǎo què xìng.You’re right. Maybe we should all learn to notice those small joys in life.Example Sentences: 吃到第一口冰淇淋的感觉，就是小确幸。The feeling of that first bite of ice cream—that’s a little happiness. 下班回家发现外卖刚好送到，小确幸！Coming home from work just as your food delivery arrives—that’s a small joy! 听喜欢的歌、闻到咖啡香，这些都是生活里的小确幸。Hearing your favorite song or smelling fresh coffee—these are the small pleasures of life.Contact Us: Chineseconvoclub@gmail.com
