As a HK person, I do understand most slang perfectly. Because we'll also use some in HK in recent years, but these slang may using similar or totally different words from Cantonese slang.😆
Hi.. Thxuu for the slank idioms. But I want to ask you one question.. Stand up. What does it mean? I look it up in the dictionary and the meaning is defend somebody, or literally stand on our feet. And got one more.. It is for failed somebody like lie to them. Which one is the most proper meaning?
Slang is generally a way to enclose hidden meaning is a somewhat metaphorical and conspiratorial manner. Also slang terms fade from use rather quickly except for pejoratives.
Not really. Slang can have a rise in popularity and fade over time but typically stays rather relevant to the point even if it becomes less popular people of your generation will know what it means when you use it
It seems that the term 吃豆腐 has many different slang meanings. One lady even said 吃豆腐 was a term for what lesbians do in bed, they 吃豆腐。 oooops! I mentioned that I had 臭豆腐 one time. This lady then really laughed and said that is also a term for what lesbians do in bed, 吃臭豆腐。 I won't bother using this term at all!!
* I WRITE IN UPPER CASE BECAUE OF MY VERY POOR EYESIGHT AND FOR ABOLUTELY NO OTHER REASON * ALL OF THIS IS VERY INTERESTING, BUT SINCE THESE ARE SLANG IDIOMS. I THINK, THAT YOU OUGHT TO EXPLAIN THEM ENTIRELY AND DIRECTLY IN CHINESE. YOU CAN THEN GIVE A SHORT EXPLANATION IN ENGLISH AFTERWARDS, BUT SLANG AND IDIOMS USUALLY BELONG TO A MORE ADVANCED STAGE OF ANY LANGUAGE STUDIES, SO EXPLAINING ONLY IN ENGLISH IS NOT THE BEST WAY IN MY OPINION AND I AM A LANGUAGE TEACHER MYSELF, SO I SPEAK FROM A LONG EXPERIENCE SINCE I AM NEARING 70 YEAR OF AGE! NOW, I WOULD ALSO GIVE AT LEAST 3 EXAMPLES OF USE IN CONTEXT IN AS MANY EXAMPLES. THAT HELPS TO WRITE THE WORDS OR IDIOMS BETTER IN DEEP MEMORY!
@@XRioteerXBoyX Why is that? It's an interesting question! I can't really generalize the reasons coz some people care too much about it for their own reasons. Some care too much about others' opinions, some even see it as their dignity, some may just want to prove their abilities. But 好面子 is definitely not a good trait nowadays!
As some people already mentioned, you´d better speak only in Chinese. I completely quit and go to another channel if I hear English. See Dashu Mandarin and Comprehensible Chinese channels so you can have an idea of what is a good channel like. If you add Chinese CC subtitles, even beginner learners can use readers like LingQ. So that is the main feature that I look for in a Chinese for learners channel : only Chinese is spoken and there are Chinese CC subtitles.
To harass someone sexually but less illegal as the real sexual harasssment, more precisely..? Imagine a boss touch a staffer's leg intentionally but pretending not to act like intentional. That's 吃豆腐 I guess
Continuing our learning curve with Christine.
as one who was born in China mainland, i'd like to say you explain them super accurate
More videos on slang in the future please! Very useful as a learner.
Thank you Christine😊
月光族 reminds me of the english phrase of "someone who lives paycheck to paycheck"
OMG! her voice is so gorgeous!👍
As a HK person, I do understand most slang perfectly.
Because we'll also use some in HK in recent years, but these slang may using similar or totally different words from Cantonese slang.😆
Very useful, thanks
You are more than welcome!
Wow this video is wonderful! So many interesting slang words, which definitely tells something about Chinese culture. Muchas gracias, Christine :).
My pleasure! De nada!😊
Always HAPPY to see you!
Christine, I-was wondering do you give Chinese classes for individual students?
Hi.. Thxuu for the slank idioms. But I want to ask you one question.. Stand up. What does it mean? I look it up in the dictionary and the meaning is defend somebody, or literally stand on our feet. And got one more.. It is for failed somebody like lie to them. Which one is the most proper meaning?
To stand somebody up means to break the promise of meeting someone
Xie xie..., wo ming bai le ❤
In American English we call 阿猫阿狗 “randos” (random people).
Enjoy your lesson
Slang is generally a way to enclose hidden meaning is a somewhat metaphorical and conspiratorial manner.
Also slang terms fade from use rather quickly except for pejoratives.
Yea but these slang words have been used for quite a few years in China
Not really. Slang can have a rise in popularity and fade over time but typically stays rather relevant to the point even if it becomes less popular people of your generation will know what it means when you use it
谢谢你！特别有意思
我觉得HSK应该加这样的说法。
而且你的声音真的很舒服
Just a suggestion, I think the more appropriate english term for 电灯泡 would be "third wheel" instead of third person
我是夜猫子😽 I'm a night owl🦉
excellent
why is 土 used in slang related to money? like 吃土 and 土豪 etc.
It seems that the term 吃豆腐 has many different slang meanings. One lady even said 吃豆腐 was a term for what lesbians do in bed, they 吃豆腐。 oooops! I mentioned that I had 臭豆腐 one time. This lady then really laughed and said that is also a term for what lesbians do in bed, 吃臭豆腐。 I won't bother using this term at all!!
* I WRITE IN UPPER CASE BECAUE OF MY VERY POOR EYESIGHT AND FOR ABOLUTELY NO OTHER REASON *
ALL OF THIS IS VERY INTERESTING, BUT SINCE THESE ARE SLANG IDIOMS. I THINK, THAT YOU OUGHT TO EXPLAIN THEM ENTIRELY AND DIRECTLY IN CHINESE. YOU CAN THEN GIVE A SHORT EXPLANATION IN ENGLISH AFTERWARDS, BUT SLANG AND IDIOMS USUALLY BELONG TO A MORE ADVANCED STAGE OF ANY LANGUAGE STUDIES, SO EXPLAINING ONLY IN ENGLISH IS NOT THE BEST WAY IN MY OPINION AND I AM A LANGUAGE TEACHER MYSELF, SO I SPEAK FROM A LONG EXPERIENCE SINCE I AM NEARING 70 YEAR OF AGE! NOW, I WOULD ALSO GIVE AT LEAST 3 EXAMPLES OF USE IN CONTEXT IN AS MANY EXAMPLES. THAT HELPS TO WRITE THE WORDS OR IDIOMS BETTER IN DEEP MEMORY!
Very good advice from you. Next time when I explain some idioms, I’ll try to speak more Chinese and use more examples.😊
I agree. Slang is only for advanced learners, and thus speaking English is completely unnecessary.
true
zhai 宅 是日语同意 哈哈😄
😂😂 i enjoyed your articulation. Wô hěn xihuan ta de shuō. In Filipino slang,"ur so artee but cute when you talk." Xiexiè nî
Someone asked me why I am a Canadian speaking Chinese with a British accent. Sounds confusing. I have to blame Christine.
Haha
Your so beautiful I wasn't listening to most of what you said !
It probably explains why I can't speak Manderin or Cantonese, but it's ok I'm happy
Try to watch a couple of times until you understand the content☺
You are like angel
Why is saving face seen as the most important thing, when in fact many are just untruthful?
You mean mianzi (面子)?
@@chinesewithchristine1876 yes
@@XRioteerXBoyX Why is that? It's an interesting question! I can't really generalize the reasons coz some people care too much about it for their own reasons. Some care too much about others' opinions, some even see it as their dignity, some may just want to prove their abilities. But 好面子 is definitely not a good trait nowadays!
As some people already mentioned, you´d better speak only in Chinese. I completely quit and go to another channel if I hear English. See Dashu Mandarin and Comprehensible Chinese channels so you can have an idea of what is a good channel like. If you add Chinese CC subtitles, even beginner learners can use readers like LingQ. So that is the main feature that I look for in a Chinese for learners channel : only Chinese is spoken and there are Chinese CC subtitles.
What is "吃 豆腐"。 There was some argument I heard about the meaning.
To harass someone sexually
@@chinesewithchristine1876 OH no! That's why they were arguing, some kind of serious situation.
@@wavygravy1945 Like what situation?
@@chinesewithchristine1876 Not sure, just seemed to be some problem
To harass someone sexually but less illegal as the real sexual harasssment, more precisely..? Imagine a boss touch a staffer's leg intentionally but pretending not to act like intentional. That's 吃豆腐 I guess