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Ep.152 到底是游泳還是玩水？ 🌊🤯 Why Don’t Taiwanese People “Swim” at the Beach?
Ever say “I’m going swimming at the beach” — only to be met with puzzled looks in Taiwan? 🏖️ You’re not alone! In this episode, Mindy and Joeru unpack the surprising cultural differences behind the words 游泳 (yóuyǒng) and 玩水 (wánshuǐ), and why they don’t mean the same thing to everyone.
In this episode, we cover:
– Why “游泳” feels like a serious sport in Taiwan, not a casual beach activity
– What counts as “swimming” vs. just “playing in water”
– Why Taiwanese public pools require swim caps (and more!)
– How culture, geography, and traditional beliefs shape our relationship with water
– Bonus…
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