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0Welcome back to Chinese Surfing Chinese Podcast!
Ever wondered what’s on a Chinese teacher’s playlist? Join host Daisy and the Harry Potter-loving Teacher Ouyang as they embark on a heartfelt, melodic journey through the songs that shaped her youth, mirror her moods, and even help you learn Chinese. From nostalgic anthems to soul-soothing repeats, discover the music behind the teacher—and maybe find your next favorite Chinese song.
Timestamps & Key Takeaways
00:02:15 – Starting Point of Musical Memory: 周杰伦Jay Chou & “七里香Qi Li Xiang”
Ouyang laoshi recalls Jay Chou’s popularity during her elementary school years and shares how “Qi Li Xiang” became the starting point of her love for Chinese songs. The song depicts a first-love story with a beautiful, soothing melody, perfect for relaxation or rainy days—also a KTV classic.
🎵 Keywords to learn: 周杰伦 (Zhōu Jiélún), 初恋 (chūliàn), 谈恋爱（tán liàn'ài), 旋律 (xuánlǜ),经典(jīngdiǎn)
00:08:40 – Confident KTV Pick: Zeng Yike’s “狮子座Leo”
Besides “Qi Li Xiang,” Teacher Ouyang often chooses “Leo” at KTV. She loves its simple rhythm and straightforward lyrics, which make it easy to sing along without requiring much vocal skill. She even sings a snippet live in the episode!
🎤 Keywords to learn: 歌手(gēshǒu), 简单 (jiǎndān), 节奏 (jiézòu), 星座(xīngzuò), 狮子座 (shīzi zuò), 技巧(jìqiǎo), 擅长(shàncháng)
00:14:20 – On-Repeat Favorites: David Tao’s “天天Every Day” & “蝴蝶Butterfly”
These days, Ouyang listens more often to David Tao. “Butterfly” was written during a low period, with lyrics about companionship and comfort; “Every Day” is a love song full of imagery, perfect for quiet looping in a café.
🔄 Keywords to learn: 循环 (xúnhuán), 缓慢(huǎnmàn), 安慰 (ānwèi), 抑郁(yìyù), 画面感 (huàmiàn gǎn)
00:22:50 – Mood Representative: The English Song “Winter In My Heart”
Recently, an English song reflects Ouyang’s mood, echoing the chill and subdued feelings of winter. The discussion extends to Chinese songs with a similar vibe, like Karen Mok’s “Cloudy Day.”
❄️ Keywords to learn: 冬天 (dōngtiān), 阴天(yīntiān), 情绪 (qíngxù), 氛围 (fēnwéi)
00:28:10 – Treasure Recommendation for Chinese Learners: David Tao’s “爱很简单Love Is Simple”
Wearing his teacher hat, Ouyang laoshi specially recommends David Tao’s “Love Is Simple.” The lyrics are simple and easy to understand, with a pleasant melody, making it highly suitable for foreign students to listen and learn from. Daisy also suggests learners check out the song’s comments on NetEase Cloud Music to read and learn some real stories and Chinese expressions.
🧠 Learning Tip: Suitable for intermediate and above learners. Combine listening with reading comments to improve language sense and comprehension.
00:34:00 – Wrap-Up & Listener Interaction
Daisy and Ouyang summarize this “warm musical journey” and invite listeners to share their own Chinese song playlists.
We’d Love to Hear From You!
- What’s your favorite Chinese song or singer in your playlist? Why?
- Have you ever sung a Chinese song at KTV? Which one?
- Do you use Chinese songs to learn Chinese? Any good methods or recommendations?
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