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...
What Makes a Man Attractive in China? | Reaction to Chinese Woman’s Qualities List 🇨🇳💕
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What Makes a Man Attractive in China? | Reaction to Chinese Woman’s Qualities List 🇨🇳💕
In this reaction video, I break down the qualities an ordinary Chinese woman thinks makes a man attractive. She lists some surprising and insightful traits that go beyond just looks. From a “knack for business” to being able to "drink in moderation," let’s dive into the cultural values behind what qualities are seen as essential in Chinese relationships. Here's a quick look at the qualities she mentions: 生财有道 (shēng cái yǒu dào) – Knack for business, knows how to accumulate wealth and p...
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...
