Listen "#221 Tasty Words: Chinese Food Metaphors 用食物说话"
Episode Synopsis
Today's Episode:In Chinese, food isn’t just for eating—it’s for talking too! From having a “bitter melon face” to being “fired like squid”, this episode dives into funny and vivid Chinese expressions that will make your language learning even tastier. Let’s take a bite!Membership Preview:In next MaoMi Chinese+, we will discover the hidden meaning behind the Chinese slang “green tea” — a word that sounds innocent but is used to judge girls unfairly. Join us as we unpack this tricky expression and explore fairness, stereotypes, and cultural insights in today’s episode!Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show
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