Key words for today 正式 (zhèngshì) - formal 饭局 (fànjú) - dinner banquet 齐声 (qíshēng) - in unison 神秘 (shénmì) - mysterious 液体 (yètǐ) - liquid 口感 (kǒugǎn) - taste profile 挑战 (tiǎozhàn) - challenge 蕴藏 (yùncáng) - to contain 解码 (jiěmǎ) - to decode 社会关系 (shèhuì guānxì) - social relationships 独特 (dútè) - unique 形容 (xíngróng) - to describe 工艺 (gōngyì) - craftsmanship 原料 (yuánliào) - raw material 酒精 (jiǔjīng) - alcohol 香型 (xiāngxíng) - aroma type 浓郁 (nóngyù) - rich 醇厚 (chúnhòu) - mellow 清爽 (qīngshuǎng) - refreshing 社交 (shèjiāo) - social interaction 属性 (shǔxìng) - attribute 仪式 (yíshì) - ritual 秩序 (zhìxù) - order 地位 (dìwèi) - status 诚意 (chéngyì) - sincerity 纽带 (niǔdài) - bond 隔阂 (géhé) - barrier 争议 (zhēngyì) - controversy 理性 (lǐxìng) - rational 哲学 (zhéxué) - philosophy 象征 (xiàngzhēng) - symbol 灵感 (línggǎn) - inspiration 源泉 (yuánquán) - source 沉淀 (chéndiàn) - to sediment 价值观 (jiàzhíguān) - values 乡愁 (xiāngchóu) - nostalgia 不可或缺 (bùkě huò quē) - indispensable 原则 (yuánzé) - principle 得体 (détǐ) - appropriate 搭配 (dāpèi) - to pair with 缓解 (huǎnjiě) - to alleviate 巧妙 (qiǎomiào) - clever 借口 (jièkǒu) - excuse 勉强 (miǎnqiǎng) - to force 棱镜 (léngjìng) - prism 权力 (quánlì) - power 变迁 (biànqiān) - changes Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 隐私 (yǐnsī) – privacy 边界 (biānjiè) – boundary 事件 (shìjiàn) – incident 数字时代 (shùzì shídài) – digital era 社交软件 (shèjiāo ruǎnjiàn) – social media app 群组 (qúnzǔ) – group chat 传播 (chuánbō) – to disseminate 偷拍 (tōupāi) – secret filming 受害者 (shòuhàizhě) – victim 网络 (wǎngluò) – internet 曝光 (bàoguāng) – to be exposed 反思 (fǎnsī) – to reflect 设备 (shèbèi) – equipment 法律 (fǎlǜ) – law 惩罚 (chéngfá) – punishment 维权 (wéiquán) – to protect one's rights 取证 (qǔzhèng) – to collect evidence 侵犯 (qīnfàn) – to violate 针孔摄像头 (zhēnkǒng shèxiàngtóu) – pinhole camera 合成 (héchéng) – to synthesize 舆论 (yúlùn) – public opinion 代价 (dàijià) – price/cost 文明 (wénmíng) – civilization 底线 (dǐxiàn) – bottom line Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 轰炸 (hōngzhà) – bombard; barrage 席卷 (xíjuàn) – sweep across; inundate 狂潮 (kuángcháo) – craze; tidal wave (figurative) 浮出水面 (fúchū shuǐmiàn) – surface; come to light 电子榨菜 (diànzǐ zhàcài) – “electronic zhàcài” (metaphor for cheap/throwaway digital content) 算法陷阱 (suànfǎ xiànjǐng) – algorithmic trap 快消品 (kuàixiāo pǐn) – fast-moving consumer goods; here = fast-consumed content 核心商业模式 (héxīn shāngyè móshì) – core business model 极致 (jízhì) – ultimate; extreme 多巴胺 (duōbādàn) – dopamine 造富神话 (zàofù shénhuà) – wealth-creation myth 猝死 (cùsǐ) – sudden (work-related) death 生产节奏 (shēngchǎn jiézòu) – production rhythm/pacing 生命周期 (shēngmìng zhōuqī) – life cycle 跟风复制 (gēnfēng fùzhì) – copycat replication; trend-following duplication 内卷 (nèijuǎn) – involution; excessive internal competition 透支 (tòuzhī) – overdraw; overstrain (esp. health/energy) 全员 (quányuán) – all staff; whole team 资本驱动 (zīběn qūdòng) – capital-driven 逻辑 (luójí) – logic; rationale 可替代 (kě tìdài) – replaceable; substitutable 异化 (yìhuà) – alienation; to become alienated 空心化 (kōngxīn huà) – hollowing out (noun/verb) 劣币驱逐良币 (lièbì qūzhú liángbì) – “bad money drives out good” (metaphor for low-quality content crowding out high-quality) 审美 (shěnměi) – aesthetic taste 驯化 (xùnhuà) – domesticate; to condition/train culturally 系统性 (xìtǒng xìng) – systemic (性 = -ness) 困境 (kùnjìng) – predicament; dire situation 放大镜 (fàngdàjìng) – magnifying glass; (figurative) lens that magnifies 疲惫 (píbèi) – exhausted; weary 停顿 (tíngdùn) – pause; a beat 红利 (hónglì) – dividend; windfall; bonus gains 笼罩 (lǒngzhào) – to shroud; to envelop Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 综合体 (zònghétǐ) – Complex 两极分化 (liǎngjí fēnhuà) – Polarization 代名词 (dàimíngcí) – Synonym / Byword 象征 (xiàngzhēng) – Symbol 戏剧冲突 (xìjù chōngtū) – Dramatic conflict 折射 (zhéshè) – To reflect / To refract (figurative: mirror a phenomenon) 趋势 (qūshì) – Trend 极端 (jíduān) – Extreme 体制内 (tǐzhìnèi) – Within the system (bureaucratic structure) 窒息 (zhìxī) – To suffocate / Stifling 迭代 (diédài) – Iteration / Rapid renewal 营销 (yíngxiāo) – Marketing 思路 (sīlù) – Train of thought / Way of thinking 主动 (zhǔdòng) – Take initiative / Active 启示 (qǐshì) – Revelation / Inspiration 体系 (tǐxì) – System / Structure 理性 (lǐxìng) – Rational / Reason 浪漫化 (làngmànhuà) – Romanticize 承受能力 (chéngshòu nénglì) – Endurance / Bearing capacity 可复制 (kě fùzhì) – Reproducible / Replicable 变革 (biàngé) – Transformation / Reform 挣扎 (zhēngzhá) – Struggle 探索 (tànsuǒ) – Exploration Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 综合体 (zònghétǐ) – Complex 空间 (kōngjiān) – Space 休闲 (xiūxián) – Leisure 娱乐 (yúlè) – Entertainment 社交 (shèjiāo) – Socializing 流程 (liúchéng) – Procedure 消费 (xiāofèi) – To spend/Consumption 结账 (jiézhàng) – To settle the bill 文化冲击 (wénhuà chōngjī) – Culture shock 缓解 (huǎnjiě) – To alleviate 角质 (jiǎozhì) – Keratin (dead skin) 清爽 (qīngshuǎng) – Refreshed 排毒 (páidú) – To detoxify 解乏 (jiě fá) – To relieve fatigue 无限量 (wúxiànliàng) – Unlimited supply 应有尽有 (yīng yǒu jìn yǒu) – To have everything one could want 减压 (jiǎn yā) – To reduce stress 档次 (dàngcì) – Grade/Level 奢华 (shēhuá) – Luxurious 场所 (chǎngsuǒ) – Venue Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 成本 (chéngběn) – Cost 开销 (kāixiāo) – Expenditure 预算 (yùsuàn) – Budget 弹性 (tánxìng) – Flexibility (in cost) 投资 (tóuzī) – Investment 回报 (huíbào) – Return (on investment) 性价比 (xìngjiàbǐ) – Cost-performance ratio 发达 (fādá) – Developed 保守 (bǎoshǒu) – Conservative (estimate) 申请 (shēnqǐng) – To apply for 竞争 (jìngzhēng) – Competition 技能 (jìnéng) – Skill 跨国 (kuàguó) – Multinational 简历 (jiǎnlì) – Resume (CV) 奖学金 (jiǎngxuéjīn) – Scholarship 补助 (bǔzhù) – Stipend/Subsidy 硕士 (shuòshì) – Master's degree 本科 (běnkē) – Bachelor's degree 专业 (zhuānyè) – Major (field of study) Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 世俗主义 (shì sú zhǔ yì) – Secularism 实用主义 (shí yòng zhǔ yì) – Pragmatism 中国化 (zhōng guó huà) – Sinicization / To make something Chinese 商业化 (shāng yè huà) – Commercialization 本土化 (běn tǔ huà) – Localization 去宗教化 (qù zōng jiào huà) – De-religionization / To remove the religious elements 包容性 (bāo róng xìng) – Inclusiveness 底蕴 (dǐ yùn) – Cultural heritage / Profound cultural depth 谐音 (xié yīn) – Homophone; phonetic coincidence 拿来主义 (ná lái zhǔ yì) - "Borrowism" / The practice of adopting and adapting foreign things for one's own use Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 早高峰（zǎo gāo fēng）– morning rush hour 一线城市（yī xiàn chéng shì）– first-tier city 选择（xuǎn zé）– choice / option 现实（xiàn shí）– reality 数字游民（shù zì yóu mín）– digital nomad 古城（gù chéng）– old town / ancient city 常住人口（cháng zhù rén kǒu）– resident population 移民（yí mín）– immigrant / to immigrate 隐藏成本（yǐn cáng chéng běn）– hidden cost 医疗资源（yī liáo zī yuán）– medical resources 三甲医院（sān jiǎ yī yuàn）– top-tier hospital (Class A, Grade 3 in China) Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 鸡娃 (jī wá) – “chicken-baby”，父母用尽各种方式逼孩子学习（流行词） 焦虑 (jiāo lǜ) – anxiety 内卷 (nèi juǎn) – involution, excessive competition 教育军备竞赛 (jiào yù jūn bèi jìng sài) – educational arms race 学区房 (xué qū fáng) – house/apartment within a good school district 补习班 (bǔ xí bān) – cram school, tutoring class 竞赛证书 (jìng sài zhèng shū) – competition certificate 别人家的孩子 (bié rén jiā de hái zi) – “other people’s kids” (metaphor for comparison pressure) 支出 (zhī chū) – expenditure 抑郁症 (yì yù zhèng) – depression 情绪崩溃 (qíng xù bēng kuì) – emotional breakdown 规划 (guī huà) – to plan Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 人格标签 (rén gé biāo qiān) – personality label 自我介绍 (zì wǒ jiè shào) – self-introduction 通行证 (tōng xíng zhèng) – pass, permit 争议 (zhēng yì) – controversy, dispute 焦虑 (jiāo lǜ) – anxiety 筛选 (shāi xuǎn) – to screen, to filter 分类法 (fēn lèi fǎ) – classification method 数据显示 (shù jù xiǎn shì) – data shows / statistics reveal 薪资 (xīn zī) – salary, wage 公平 (gōng píng) – fairness, justice 解析 (jiě xī) – analysis, explanation 包装 (bāo zhuāng) – to package, to market 认可 (rèn kě) – recognition, approval 限制 (xiàn zhì) – to limit, restrict Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 吉利 (jí lì) – auspicious, lucky 发财 (fā cái) – to get rich, to make a fortune 开幕式 (kāi mù shì) – opening ceremony 特意 (tè yì) – deliberately, on purpose 象征 (xiàng zhēng) – symbol, emblem 便宜 (pián yi) – cheap, inexpensive (here: price lower than others) 来源 (lái yuán) – origin, source 完整 (wán zhěng) – complete, intact 冲动 (chōng dòng) – impulsive 顺利 (shùn lì) – smoothly, without difficulty 永久 (yǒng jiǔ) – everlasting, permanent 纪念日 (jì niàn rì) – anniversary, memorial day 疯狂 (fēng kuáng) – crazy, frenzied 拍卖 (pāi mài) – auction, to sell at auction 身份 (shēn fèn) – identity, status 抢手 (qiǎng shǒu) – in great demand, popular 面子 (miàn zi) – face, reputation, prestige 文化心理 (wén huà xīn lǐ) – cultural psychology 顺风顺水 (shùn fēng shùn shuǐ) – (idiom) to go smoothly without obstacles 长长久久 (cháng cháng jiǔ jiǔ) – lasting and enduring Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 电子布洛芬 (diànzǐ bùluòfēn) - digital painkiller (phone escapism) 多巴胺激增 (duōbā'àn jīzēng) - dopamine spike 精神负债 (jīngshén fùzhài) - emotional debt 无意识刷机 (wúyìshí shuājī) - mindless scrolling 算法放大 (suànfǎ fàngdà) - algorithmic amplification 即时快感 (jíshí kuàigǎn) - instant gratification 社交比较 (shèjiāo bǐjiào) - social comparison 待办清单 (dàibàn qīngdān) - pending tasks list Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 中考分流 (zhōngkǎo fēnliú) - high school entrance exam streaming 双元制 (shuāngyuán zhì) - German dual system 职业本科 (zhíyè běnkē) - vocational bachelor's degree 学分互认 (xuéfēn hùrèn) - credit transfer system 企业参与度 (qǐyè cānyù dù) - enterprise engagement level 师资结构 (shīzī jiégòu) - faculty composition 社会认可度 (shèhuì rènkě dù) - social recognition level 课程开发 (kèchéng kāifā) - curriculum development 行业经验 (hángyè jīngyàn) - industry experience 就业率 (jiùyè lǜ) - employment rate Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 反向消费 (fǎn xiàng xiāo fèi) - rational consumption prioritizing value 精致穷 (jīng zhì qióng) - appearing affluent while actually broke 人设消费 (rén shè xiāo fèi) - buying things to maintain an image 白人饭 (bái rén fàn) - simple Western-style meals (often overpriced) 战袍 (zhàn páo) - expensive outfit worn only for special occasions 二手循环 (èr shǒu xún huán) - secondhand recycling economy 反季消费 (fǎn jì xiāo fèi) - buying off-season items at discounts 领券消费 (lǐng quàn xiāo fèi) - coupon-driven purchases Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com

Key words for today 星座运势 - horoscope predictions 塔罗占卜 - tarot divination 生辰八字 - Chinese birth astrology 答案之书 - metaphorical book of life answers 决策焦虑 - decision-making anxiety 现代性焦虑 - modernity-induced anxiety 五行缺木 - lacking wood element in Chinese cosmology 中西合璧 - blending Eastern and Western traditions AI算命 - AI-powered fortune telling 运势分析 - luck analysis Ready to boost your Chinese and actually use it in real life? In today’s episode, you’ll hear authentic, clear Mandarin with explanations that help you understand every word, not just memorize it. This is perfect for learners who want to go beyond the textbook and connect with real people. Want a personalized study plan to help you speak more fluently and confidently? Book a 1-on-1 trial lesson with me — I’ll help you map out a smart, simple path to reach your goals. Let’s learn smarter, not harder! Zhenyi L., Zoe will help you confidently speak Chinese from scratch, let’s embark on a new language learning journey together! ❤️ | Learn with Chinese Tutors Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com