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Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
The Bitesize Chinese Podcast is a Taiwanese Mandarin podcast designed to support learners at every stage.
🎧 Podcast series include:
– Bitesize Basics 🍰: clear, practical Mandarin for beginners
– Bitesize Talks ☕️: everyday topics for confident beginners
– Bitesize Convos 🗣️: natural Mandarin for upper-intermediate learners
– Bitesize News 🌍: advanced Mandarin through real-world news
📘 Podcast Notes are available for all episodes, providing transcripts and structured review materials to help you…
Episodes
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.252 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ China Terms Appearing in Taiwan? 在台灣也會聽到中國用語？
Do you say 影片 or 視頻? 外送 or 外賣? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, we talk about Mainland Chinese terms that are increasingly heard in Taiwan — and why. From…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.251 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Fun Vocab Differences between Taiwan and China
Some Mandarin vocabulary differences are small. Some… can be dangerous. 😏 In this episode of Bitesize Basics, we explore fun (and sometimes risky!) word…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.250 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Honduras Regrets Cutting Ties with Taiwan? 宏都拉斯與臺斷交代價浮現？
🎧 What happened after Honduras cut ties with Taiwan? 🇭🇳 In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber explore the real impact of Honduras breaking…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.249 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Do you speak Mandarin or Chinese? 你說的是華語還是中文？
Do you speak Chinese… or Mandarin? 🤔 In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru shares how studying abroad made him rethink the difference between 中文 and 華語…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.248 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Chinese or Mandarin? 中文？漢語？華語？
Are you learning Chinese… or Mandarin? 🤔 And what’s the difference between 中文、漢語、華語、國語、普通話? In this episode of Bitesize Basics, we break down these commonly…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.247 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Online Shopping Confessions 網購習慣大公開！
Do you browse online shops for fun… or only when you need something? 👀 In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru chat about their online shopping…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.246 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Online Shopping Vocabulary (2) 我要到超商取貨
This episode continues from Ep.243 and focuses on what happens after you buy something online. Mindy and Joeru introduce practical Mandarin expressions for…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.245 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 一季超越全年！國片票房創新高 The Secret Behind Taiwan's Box Office Boom
Taiwanese films are making a comeback — and the numbers are surprising. In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down why local Taiwanese movies…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.244 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Online Shopping in Taiwan Is TOO Convenient 超方便的網購服務
In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Joeru shares how his experience with online shopping has completely changed over time — from inconvenient and risky to…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.243 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Online Shopping Vocabulary (1) 把東西加入購物車
Shopping online in Mandarin doesn’t have to be complicated 🛒 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the essential Mandarin vocabulary for online…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.242 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ The “Disaster-Ready” Taiwanese Way 台灣的日常防災工作
Why do people often say Taiwanese are “so prepared” for disasters — while locals feel it’s just normal life? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.241 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Asking for Help in Mandarin 請幫我叫救護車
How do you ask for help in Mandarin? 🆘 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you simple, real-life Mandarin phrases for asking for help — especially in urgent…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.240 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Earthquake Tests TSMC’s Resilience 強震考驗台積電韌性
In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down news surrounding the 12/27 earthquake in Taiwan and how it tested TSMC’s resilience and…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.239 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ No One Panics Over Earthquakes in Taiwan 台灣人不怕地震嗎？
What happens when you experience an earthquake in Taiwan for the first time? 🌏 In this episode, Mindy invites you to imagine sitting in a café in Taiwan when…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.238 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What to Do in a Natural Disaster 天災來了！
Natural disasters in Taiwan 🌪️🌧️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru introduce some of the most common natural disasters you’ll hear about in Taiwan — from…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.237 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ A Day as an Office Worker in Taiwan 台灣上班族的一天
What does a typical workday look like for office workers in Taiwan? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru walk you through 台灣上班族的一天 — from waking…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.236 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Useful Office Vocabulary (2) 我正在做，馬上好。
Need a quick way to reply at work? 💻📩 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the most useful office phrases for everyday work situations. From…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.235 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Will Team Taiwan Edge Out South Korea at the WBC? WBC中華隊將力壓南韓？
In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down the latest headline from the WBC (World Baseball Classic 世界棒球經典賽) — with MLB’s official website…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.234 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Back to Work! 開工讓我頭好痛！
Does going back to work after a long holiday make your head hurt too? In this episode, Joeru talks about 開工 — the feeling of returning to work after Lunar New…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.233 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Useful Office Vocabulary (1) 你明天會進辦公室嗎？
This week, Mindy and Joeru kick off our Back to Work 開工 theme with simple, practical office vocabulary for everyday Mandarin which you can use right away. From…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.232 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Inside Taiwan’s Mazu Pilgrimage 白沙屯媽祖進香
This week on Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber explore the story behind Taiwan’s Mazu pilgrimage. What does 媽祖 represent? What exactly is 進香? And why do thousands…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.231 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ wkward Family Questions at Lunar New Year 過年可怕的親戚問題
Why does Lunar New Year make so many people anxious? In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru talk about one of the most relatable (and stressful)…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.230 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Lunar New Year Dates & Traditions 大年初一去拜年
This episode is all about the Mandarin you’ll hear during Lunar New Year in Taiwan. 🧧 Mindy and Joeru break down the most common New Year dates and what people…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.229 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ The 12 Chinese Zodiacs 十二生肖的故事
As Lunar New Year gets closer, Mindy tells the classic story behind the 十二生肖 (Chinese zodiac) in simple Mandarin. From the zodiac race to the rat, the dragon…
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Ep.228 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 What’s Your Chinese Zodiac? 你屬什麼？
How do people talk about age in Mandarin — without directly asking? 🧧🐎 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the most common ways to ask and answer…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.227 🗣 Bitesize Convos 🗣 Social Media in Taiwan 台灣人的社群媒體日常
If you move to Taiwan, THIS social media app will run your life — whether you like it or not. 📱 In this episode of Bitesize Convos, Mindy and Joeru chat about…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.226 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Using LINE in Mandarin 我打LINE給你
How do people actually use LINE in Taiwan? 💬📱 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through the most common ways people use LINE in everyday life — from…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.225 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Will the NTD Depreciate? 新台幣貶值疑慮
In this episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber unpack the latest headlines around the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) following the conclusion of Taiwan–US tariff…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.224 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Popular Apps in Taiwan 台灣人常用的APP
Have you ever wondered which apps people in Taiwan actually use every day? In this episode, Joeru walks you through the most common mobile apps in Taiwan —…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.223 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Instagram Actions in Mandarin 我常在IG發文
How do you talk about Instagram in Mandarin? 📱✨ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the most practical Mandarin expressions for using IG — from posting…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.222 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Drinking Culture in Taiwan 台灣的飲酒文化
Do Taiwanese people actually drink a lot? 🍺 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru take a closer look at Taiwan’s drinking culture — when people drink, where they…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.221 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ordering Cocktails at a Bar 我要一杯烈一點的調酒
Walking into a bar can be intimidating — especially when you don’t know the cocktail names. In this episode of Bitesize Basics, Mindy and Joeru show you a much…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.220 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” & Venezuela Crisis 川普「唐羅主義」與委內瑞拉局勢
In this episode of Bitesize News, Amber and Joeru break down a major international headline involving Donald Trump and Venezuela — and explain why this story…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.219 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Bubble Tea Culture in Taiwan 台灣手搖飲文化
If you’ve been to Taiwan, you’ve probably noticed one thing very quickly — drink shops are everywhere. In this episode of Bitesize Talks, Mindy talks about…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.218 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Ordering Tea in Taiwan 我要一杯紅茶拿鐵
Ordering drinks in Taiwan can feel overwhelming — so many teas, toppings, sugar levels, and ice options. In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break it down step by…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.217 🗣️ Bitesize Convos 🗣️ Study Plan for 2026 制定2026的學習計畫
Setting a study plan sounds simple — but why do so many learners end up feeling stressed, bored, or stuck? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about how to…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.216 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Good & Bad Habits in Mandarin 好習慣和壞習慣
New year, new habits! ✨ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into one of the most practical topics for the start of 2026 — how to talk about the habits you…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.215 🌏 Bitesize News 🌏 Bear Attacks in Japan 日本熊害
In this first episode of Bitesize News, Joeru and Amber break down a shocking rise in bear attacks across Japan — a record-high number of injuries and deaths…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.214 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Celebrate New Year’s Eve 跨年做什麼？
New Year’s Eve in Taiwan is more than just a countdown. In this episode, Joeru talks about what 「跨年」 really means, how it’s different from 「過年」, and why the…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.213 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 5 Useful Patterns to Make New Year Wishes
Ready to set your New Year goals—in Mandarin? ✨ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru walk you through five essential patterns for expressing wishes, plans, and…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.212 中文的「冷笑話」🥶🙄 Why Taiwanese Love Bad Jokes
Why do Taiwanese people love 冷笑話 so much? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the world of Chinese “cold jokes” — the jokes that make you question your…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.211 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 It’s So Cold! 今天好冷喔！
Feeling chilly lately? ❄️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to say “It’s cold” in Mandarin — from the simple 很冷 (hěn lěng) to fun, expressive…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.210 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ When Do Taiwanese People Feel “Cold”? 台灣人的「冷」
What temperature counts as “cold” in Taiwan? 🧣 In this episode, Mindy talks about how Taiwanese people define “cold” — and why locals start wearing puffy…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.209 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 It’s Raining! 下雨了！
Is it pouring or just a drizzle? 🌧️ In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you how to describe rainy weather in Mandarin — from light drizzle (下毛毛雨) to heavy…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.208 餐桌上的台灣文化！🍽️🥢 Taiwanese Dining Manners
In this episode, Mindy and Joeru dive into Taiwanese dining etiquette — from waiting for elders to start eating, to using public chopsticks, to why you should…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.207 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Polite Phrases for Shared Meals 請幫我夾菜
Sharing dishes is a big part of Taiwanese food culture — whether you’re eating with friends, family, or colleagues. In this episode, Mindy and Joeru teach you…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.206 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ 餐桌上的規定 The Unspoken Rules at the Dinner Table
Did you know there are “rules” when eating in Taiwan? 🥢🍚 In this episode, Mindy talks about what’s considered polite — and impolite — at the Taiwanese dinner…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.205 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 All About Tableware 我用筷子夾菜
How do you eat your meal — with chopsticks or a fork? 🥢🍴 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru explore the everyday Mandarin words for tableware — from chopsticks…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.204 合租生活的大小事 🏠👯♀️ Roommates & Shared Living in Taiwan!
What’s it like to share an apartment with roommates? In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about 合租 hézū — shared renting, and what it’s like to live with…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.203 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 I rented a Studio 我租了一間套房
Looking for a place to live in Taiwan? 🏠 In this week’s episode, Mindy and Joeru chat about how to describe your apartment in Mandarin — from cozy studios and…
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Ep.202 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ 在台灣租房子 Renting in Taiwan
What’s it like to rent an apartment in Taiwan? In this episode, Mindy shares her real-life renting experiences — from her very first tiny studio near…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.201 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 How Much Is the Rent? 房租多少錢？
In this episode, Mindy and Joeru talk about all the fees you need to know when renting an apartment in Mandarin — from rent and deposit to monthly bills like…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.200 兩百集特別節目 🎁🎉 Listener Q&A & Our Journey!
200 episodes?! We honestly can’t believe it. This special episode is all about you — our amazing listeners. In this episode, we answer your questions, share…
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Ep.199 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Can You Hear It? 聽, 聽到, 聽得到 Explained!
Did you know that one little word like 聽 (tīng) can express seven different meanings in Mandarin? 👂 In this episode, Mindy and Joeru break down the differences…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.198 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Sounds of Taiwan 台灣常聽到的聲音
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.197 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Animal Sounds and Everyday Noises in Mandarin
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.196 台灣人換季都在忙什麼？🍂🧣 What Do Taiwanese People Do When Seasons Change?
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
- Bitesize Chinese 一口中文
Ep.195 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 Catching a Cold When the Season Changes 我有一點咳嗽
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
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Ep.194 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ Change of Seasons 換季
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…
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Ep.193 🍰 Bitesize Basics 🍰 The Weather is Getting Cooler 天氣變涼了
🎉 🎉 🎉 We’re celebrating 200 episodes — and we want you in it! Bitesize Chinese is turning 200 episodes, and we’re making a special episode featuring your…