This is a Chinese idiom to describe an exchange of good will,  an act of reciprocity that shows respect for custom, decorum and etiquette. David and Siok mentioned two different Chinese idioms in this Juzi Speaks segment and share the common mistakes Mandarin learners make when they use these idioms. 礼尚往来 / LI3 SHANG4 WANG3 LAI2 / adv. (PROPER BEHAVIOR IS BASED ON RECIPROCITY) TO RETURN POLITENESS FOR POLITENESS 桃李之馈 / TAO3 LI3 ZHI1 KUI4 / noun. EXCHANGE GIFTS Juzi Speaks is a regular segment of the Juzi The Mandarin Podcast. David and Siok share an everyday Chinese phrase, an a ..read more

In our regular bilingual segment, David and Siok reviews the Mandarin phrases that came up in their chat about “Gifts and Giving”’ They also share every day Chinese phrases, proverbs and even pieces of slang you can use when you chat about the customs and etiquette of gift giving in Chinese culture Follow Juzi Podcast on Facebook ：https://facebook.com/juzipodcast For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode, visit the official Juzi The Mandarin Podcast website at http://juzi.sg/index.php/2021/02/14/juzi-live-ep28-show-notes/ Here is a list of the Chin ..read more

Are you feeling stressed out by the festive season? From Lunar New Year to Valentine’ s to Mother’s Day,, figuring out our what to give and how to gift it can be a real headache. As part of Juzi Podcast’s “ Festivals and Shopping ” series, David and Siok exchange notes on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts” of gifts and giving in Chinese culture, ancient supersitutions as well as the new trends in virtual gifting   in Chinese.. They also share Chinese phrases you can use when you chat about the etiquette of gifts and giving ..read more

This Chinese phrase captures the essence of a zero waste lifestyle, be it upcycling or recycling,  circular design holds the key to sustainable living.   Juzi Speaks is a regular segment of the Juzi The Mandarin Podcast. David and Siok share an everyday Chinese phrase, an ancient proverb or even a piece of slang in a fun three minute segment. For more of their conversation about “The Future of Living”, listen to episode 29 of Juzi the Mandarin Podcast. For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode, visit the official Juzi The Mandarin Podcast website a ..read more

This is a classic Chinese saying that assures us that hope springs eternal. It has also become a mantra for sustainability as we ponder the future of living. 留得青山在不怕没柴烧 LIU2 DE2 QING1 SHAN1 ZAI4 BU4 PA4 MEI2 CHAI2 SHAO1 Where There is Life, There Is Hope Juzi Speaks is a regular segment of the Juzi The Mandarin Podcast. David and Siok share an everyday Chinese phrase, an ancient proverb or even a piece of slang in a fun three minute segment. For more of their conversation about “The Future of Living”, listen to episode 29 of Juzi the Mandarin Podcast. For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin v ..read more

In our regular bilingual segment, David and Siok reviews the Mandarin phrases that came up in their chat about “The Future of Living”’ They also share more vocabulary, from every day Chinese phrases, to proverbs and even pieces of slang you can use when you share exciting ideas for the future of living.  For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode, visit the official Juzi The Mandarin Podcast website at https: juzi.sg BILINGUAL JUZI 双语桔子 前人种树后人乘凉/ QIAN2 REN2 ZHONG4 SHU4 HOU4 REN2 CHENG2 LIANG2/ ONE GENERATION PLANTS A TREE TO PROVIDE SHADE ..read more

The challenge of this historic moment has accelerated the pace of innovation. As part of Juzi Podcast’s “Infinite Innovation” series, David and Siok explore “The Future of Living. From urban farms to renewable energy to smart homes, they explored the most inspiring ideas shaping the future of living. They also share Chinese phrases you can use when you riff about the future of living with your friends.   【无限创想】之【越活越新】 畅想城市的未来，从城市农场到绿色能源到智能家居，大卫和惜惜一起探索了智慧城市的无限可能。桔子播客本月探讨的主题是【无限创想】，这一期的桔子直播会跟大家聊聊【越活越新】。  For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode ..read more

This buzz phrase is on the lips and minds of innovators in the sustainability sector and it offers an  alternative to the traditional linear economy of ‘make, use and dispose. ‘   Juzi Speaks is a regular segment of the Juzi The Mandarin Podcast. David and Siok share an everyday Chinese phrase, an ancient proverb or even a piece of slang in a fun three minute segment. For more of their conversation about “The Future of Fashion”, listen to episode 25 of Juzi the Mandarin Podcast.    For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode, visit the offi ..read more

This is a popular piece of Chinese slang to describe a budding desire for something and it is frequently used in the context of e commerce when you add an item to your wish list or shopping cart. Juzi Speaks is a regular segment of the Juzi The Mandarin Podcast. David and Siok share an everyday Chinese phrase, an ancient proverb or even a piece of slang in a fun three minute segment. For more of their conversation about “The Future of Fashion”, listen to episode 25 of Juzi the Mandarin Podcast. For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode, visit the official Ju ..read more

In our regular bilingual segment, David and Siok reviews the Mandarin phrases that came up in their chat about “The Future of Fashion”’ They also share every day Chinese phrases, proverbs and even pieces of slang you can use when you explore the latest of sustainable fashion.  For bilingual show notes on the Mandarin vocabulary shared during the episode, visit the official Juzi The Mandarin Podcast website at http://juzi.sg/index.php/2020/10/19/juzi-live-ep17-show-notes/ Join Siok and David every Wednesday at 8pm Singapore time (UTC+0800) for their live cast on Facebook ：https://facebook ..read more