In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’m sharing a powerful Chinese moral story I grew up with, now retold for my son—and for you. This is a Mandarin language version of the story behind the idiom: 貪心不足，蛇吞象 (Greed knows no bounds—like a snake trying to swallow an elephant) 📖 What’s it about? A boy goes on a journey to save his sick mother by retrieving a glowing pearl hidden inside a magical mountain serpent. But when greed clouds his judgment, the outcome turns tragic… You'll learn and...
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In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’m sharing a powerful Chinese moral story I grew up with, now retold for my son—and for you. This is a Mandarin language version of the story behind the idiom: 貪心不足，蛇吞象 (Greed knows no bounds—like a snake trying to swallow an elephant) 📖 What’s it about? A boy goes on a journey to save his sick mother by retrieving a glowing pearl hidden inside a magical mountain serpent. But when greed clouds his judgment, the outcome turns tragic… You'll learn and...
Chinese Number Slang Explained | From Death to Love to Fool ☠️❤️🤪
China Myth Podcast
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2 months ago
Chinese Number Slang Explained | From Death to Love to Fool ☠️❤️🤪
Chinese numbers are more than just math—they’re full of meanings, superstitions, and slang expressions that reveal how Chinese people think, feel, and communicate. In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’ll walk you through the most commonly used Chinese number slangs, from unlucky 4 (四) and lucky 8 (八), to love messages like 520 (I love you), 521 (I'm willing), and even the not-so-nice 250 (idiot). You'll learn: Why Chinese buildings skip the 4th floor Why license plates with 8s sell for ...
China Myth Podcast
In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I’m sharing a powerful Chinese moral story I grew up with, now retold for my son—and for you. This is a Mandarin language version of the story behind the idiom: 貪心不足，蛇吞象 (Greed knows no bounds—like a snake trying to swallow an elephant) 📖 What’s it about? A boy goes on a journey to save his sick mother by retrieving a glowing pearl hidden inside a magical mountain serpent. But when greed clouds his judgment, the outcome turns tragic… You'll learn and...
