The Mimir Magazine_ August 01, 2023_Learn Chinese & Beyond

AUG.01,2023 | $8.24

THE MIMIR EASY-TO-READ MANDARIN CHINESE

中国古代的福尔摩斯：宋慈

麻婆豆腐

水能知道你的情绪

Song Ci: Chinese Sherlock Holmes | 10

Mapo Tofu | 14

Water Can Perceive Your Emotion | 18

Editor's Note Welcome back to yet another edition of Mimir Magazine! Miss me? I know I miss all of you lovely readers! The weather has been fluctuating like crazy recently, and I’ve been trying my best not to fall sick. I hope you have been taking care of yourselves too!

Anyway, we have eight wonderful articles that not only educate but inform you of some interesting things from China! First off, we have the article on how to use chopsticks and the table manners associated with them in “All You Need to Know About Chopsticks”.

Next, we have a real-life super detective from Ancient China who can rival the great Sherlock Holmes himself. Read about this interesting officer in “Song Ci: Chinese Sherlock Holmes”.

The following story is about a great dish from the Sichuan province. There’s an interesting origin story about this dish, and I think you’d be excited to learn about it in “Mapo Tofu”.

Right after, you will get not one, but two easy-to-follow recipes to make fried and boiled eggs… with a twist! Read all about it in “How to Make Soft Eggs”.

The story after is something I’ve heard before but never ceases to amaze me. If becoming a real-life waterbender is your thing, you should read “Real Waterbending Trick” (just don’t throw tomatoes at me for my lame joke). Moving on, we have one of the most-asked questions in the science field: is time-travelling possible? And what will you do if you have such a machine? Find out more in “If I Can Make a Time-travelling Machine”.

Next, we have the dilemma of women everywhere: getting along with the female in-laws. I guess it’s something Asian women are constantly warned about. If you’ve experienced something similar, you might want to try reading “Dealing with the In-Laws”. Finally, we wrap things up with another lame joke from yours truly—I mean, we have an excellent poem. Read it up in “Short Poem: Birthday”.

JK English Editor of TMM Aug.01, 2023

Okay, enough dad jokes for today. I hope you’ll have fun reading all the articles and stories!

Till later!

TMM | 01

t e e M itors d

Our E

It all started with a young girl who loved to wonder and make believe a world inside her mind. Decades

Hi! I’m Mr.Zhang Zidong, My MBA graduated from

later, JK finally braved herself to share parts of that

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and

world with clients from all around the globe —

I had studied in University of Toronto, Canada

offering her skills, insights, and creativity not only as

during that time. As a Chinese teacher I got

solutions to a problem, but also means to sound the

Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of

unheard and show the unseen.

Other Language from Center for Language Education And Cooperation China. Currently teaching Chinese in a British international school.

JK is available for freelance writing and editing services. She specializes in game narratives, blogs,

Now I am a professional Mandarin teacher. My

and editorial pieces.

teaching career started from 2016. I have been teaching for over 10,000 hours. I’m experienced with teaching people from many countries with different levels from beginner to advanced, covering beginner course, regular course, oral conversation course, business course, customized course, and HSK&HSKK test course, etc. I’m good at adjusting teaching method according to the student, and making every student their own perfect Mandarin learning plan.

I’m funny and outgoing. You will feel interesting and joyful while mastering the Mandarin with me.

TMM | 02

CONTENT ASIAN CULTURE Song Ci: Chinese Sherlock Holmes

10

中国古代的福尔摩斯：宋慈

Things You Must Know Using Chopsticks

你必须知道的筷子的使用方法

06

FOOD IS EVERYTHING Mapo Tofu

麻婆豆腐

How to Make Soft Eggs

14

怎么做流心蛋

23

TRENDS My American Mother In Law

32

中国人眼里的美国的婆媳关系 LIFE & SCIENCE Water Can Perceive Your Emotion

18

水能知道你的情绪

If I Can Make a Time Machine

如果我可以造出一台时间机器

28

SHORT STORY Brithday

生日

37

Click here to listen to audio recordings of this issue on YouTube TMM | 03

C

ESE N I H

RESTAUR

AN

T

LEARN CHINESE AND WATCH THEIR JAWS DROP AS YOU EFFORTLESSLY ORDER CHINESE FOOD IN MANDARIN! HTTP://WWW.THEMIMIR.COM

TMM | 04

friends 莉莉

艾米 Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures. She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.

Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.

达达

凯文

Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.

Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.

TMM | 05

ASIAN CULTURE

Intermediate level 6 Mins

THINGS

Ever dream of becoming a chopstick connoisseur or maybe set good examples to your friends?

YOU MUST KNOW

Get your handy tips in this article! I know I can use some of these myself…

Editor: JK

USING CHOPSTICKS TMM| 06

吃东西时，要用筷子的哪一边？ Q2: 吃完饭后，筷子在桌子上要怎么放？

ASIAN CULTURE

Q1:

你一定知道，中国人吃饭的时候都用筷子。但是你知道用筷子的时候要注意什么吗？今天 就让我来告诉你吧！ 第一，要先把筷子对齐。每根筷子都有一头是粗一些的、一头是细一些的。你可以拿着筷 子，把它们放在桌子上对齐。让粗的在一边，细的在另一边。对齐以后就可以用了。吃东 西时，记得用细的那边。 第二，不要用筷子敲东西。在中国，如果你用筷子敲东西，别人会觉得你在要钱，是很不 礼貌的。用筷子的时候，最好也不要让筷子跟碗或者盘子发出声音。 第三，在中国，人们会一起吃同一个盘子里的食物。你最好只吃每一盘里你面前的部分。 大家也不要用筷子在菜里找自己想吃的食物。当别人和你想夹的是同一块肉的时候，可以 让他先夹。当然，更不要用你的筷子夹别人的筷子。 第四，别咬或舔筷子。有些人在吃饭的时候喜欢用舌头舔筷子上的菜，或者是咬筷子，这 都是非常不好的，别人看了会很不舒服。 第五，不要用筷子指别人。在中国，用手或者用筷子指别人都是很不礼貌的。 第六，不要用一只筷子插东西吃。如果你用一只筷子插东西吃，别人会觉得他在你心里不 重要，以后就不想和你一起吃饭了。 第七，不要把筷子插在碗里。在中国，给已经死了的人食物时，才会把筷子插在碗里。如 果你这样做，别人可能会觉得你是在诅咒和你一起吃饭的人。 第八，如果你吃完了，请不要把筷子交叉着放在桌子上。如果你那样放，说明你非常不喜 欢和你一起吃饭的人。吃完以后，你把两根筷子对齐放在桌子上就好了。

你必须知道的 筷子的使用方法 现在你知道怎么用筷子了吗？

TMM| 07

作者：一凡

面前

miàn qián in front of / facing

VOCAB!

发出

fā chū to issue (an order, decree etc) / to send out

筷子

礼貌

一头

舒服

盘子

交叉

lǐ mào courtesy / manners

kuài zi chopsticks

yī tóu one end (of a stick) / one side

shū fu comfortable / feeling well

pán zi tray / plate / dish

jiāo chā to cross / to intersect

TEACHER'S NOTE

本文主要讲述了使用筷子时需要注意的一些礼仪和习惯，并列举了8个要点：筷子粗细要对齐，不要用 筷子敲打，吃共享食物时的注意事项，不要咬或舔筷子，不要用筷子指人，不要用一只筷子插东西 吃，不要将筷子插在碗里，吃完后要正确放置筷子。这些是中国使用筷子时的一些文化习俗和社交礼 仪。 文章运用了“ ……的时候，…… ”、“如果……”等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习， 更地道地用中文来表达意思。 This article mainly describes some etiquette and habits that need to be paid attention to when using chopsticks, and lists 8 key points: the thickness of chopsticks should be aligned, do not hit with chopsticks, precautions when eating shared food, do not bite or lick chopsticks, do not use Chopsticks point to people, don't eat with one chopstick, don't put the chopsticks in the bowl, and place the chopsticks correctly after eating. These are some cultural customs and social etiquette when using chopsticks in China.

的时候，

、 如果

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “ …… …… ” “ ……”. You can imitate articles or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM| 08

r e m m gra ew br

语法：“ ……的时候，…… ”

的时候，…… ”是时间表达的一种方式， 强调同时性，相当于英文里的 “when”。

“ ……

“ ……

的 时 候 ， …… ” is a way of expressing time, emphasizing simultaneity,

Equivalent to “when” in English Structure: time-indicating words/phrases +

的时候，⋯⋯

Example: a.

我来的时候，他在看电视。

He was watching TV when I came. b.

妈妈做饭的时候，爸爸回来了。

When mom was cooking, dad came home.

：

Editor Zhang Zidong

TMM| 09

ASIAN CULTURE

SONG CI: CHINESE SHERLOCK HOLMES Almost everyone has heard about the worldrenowned Sherlock Holmes. But how many of you have heard of Song Ci? In this story, you’ll learn exactly why he’s dubbed the “Chinese Sherlock Holmes”. Best of all? He was actually a real person!

Editor: JK

M

ER

IN

S

INT M

ED

IA TE LE V TMM | 10

6 L E

ASIAN CULTURE

中国古代的福尔摩斯：宋慈 Q1: Q2:

宋慈是一个什么样的人？ 世界法医学的创始人是谁？

福尔摩斯是我们都知道的一位非常厉害的 侦探。其实在中国也有很多非常厉害的侦 探。在我心里，最厉害的侦探是中国的宋 慈。 宋慈的爸爸是做官的，他的工作就是解决 案件，从小宋慈就受到了爸爸的影响。长 大后，宋慈也做了官员，工作也是解决案 件。 和别的官员不一样，他可以从死人的身体 上知道这个人是怎么死的。 TMM | 11

以前，有一个非常有名的官员，他在一 年里杀了两个人。他觉得不会有人发现 自己做的这些事情。宋慈刚好认识被杀 的这两个人：一个是他的朋友，一个是 他朋友的爸爸。他不相信自己的朋友这 么年轻就死了，所以他一次又一次地去 看朋友死去的地方。最后他发现，是那 个官员找人打了朋友以后，再用火把他 烧死的。 他是怎么发现的呢？宋慈知道人的身体 被火烧的时候，身体上的油会进到土 里。所以他在人死的地方再次点上火， 火就会让土里的油出来。在看到这些以 后，那个官员承认是自己杀了这两个 人。 宋慈解决的案子非常多，而且他对每一 件事情都非常认真。不管是多长时间以 前的事情，他都可以找到真相。 宋慈也是那个时候少有的好官员。他不 喜欢听别人说出来的证据，而是自己去 找证据。他还是一个非常正直的人。他 妻子的爸爸对自己非常好，但是在发现 他做了不对的事以后，宋慈还是正常处 理，没有偏心。 最后，宋慈还是世界法医学的创始人。 他写了第一本法医学的书 —— 《洗冤集 录》。现在很多电影里的案件都是从这 本书里来的。 作者：Victoria

VOCAB! 厉害

lì hai (used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible / intense/outstanding

侦探

官员

guān yuán official (in an organization or government) / administrator

刚好

gāng hǎo just / exactly / to happen to be

zhēn tàn detective

正直

案件

zhèng zhí upright / upstanding / honest

àn jiàn case / instance

创始人

真相

chuàng shǐ rén creator / founder / initiator

zhēn xiàng the truth about sth

TEACHER'S NOTE

本文主要讲述了中国古代破案能手宋慈的故事。宋慈在解决案件方面非常出色，对每个案件都非常认真， 并且对真相有着敏锐的洞察力。他是一个正直的人。并且宋慈还是世界法医学的创始人，他的著作对后来 的法医学发展起到了重要作用。 文章运用了“不管……都……”、“所以……”等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习，更地道 地用中文来表达意思。 This article mainly tells the story of Song Ci, an expert in solving crimes in ancient China. Song Ci is excellent in solving cases, is very serious about each case, and has a keen insight into the truth. He is a man of integrity. And Song Ci was also the founder of the world's forensic medicine, and his works played an important role in the later development of forensic medicine.

不管 都

所以

The article uses common expressions in Chinese such as " …… ……" and " ……", you can imitate the article or example sentences and practice a lot to express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM | 12

r e m m gra ew br 语法：“ 不管……都…… ”

不管……都…… ”表示虽然条件不同，但是结果不变。连词“不管”用在前一个分句里表示条 件，“都”用在后一个分句，表示不变的结果。 “ 不管 …… 都 …… ” indicates that although the conditions are different, the result remains the same. The conjunction " 不管 " is used in the previous clause to express conditions, and "都" is used in the latter clause to indicate a constant result. “

Structure: + Situation Subj. : subject

不管

，(Subj. +) 都 ⋯⋯

Example: a.

No matter what we do, we have to finish it. b.

Whether it rains or not, we will go to play. c.

Whether in China or not, we all like to eat Chinese food.

不管做到几点，我们都要做完。 不管有没有雨，我们都会去玩。 不管在不在中国，我们都喜欢吃中餐。

：

Editor Zhang Zidong

TMM | 13

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

MAPO TOFU Intermediate level 6 Mins

Inhaling the scent of warm, silken tofu drowned in tender minced meat and spicy sauce during cold months is simply the best feeling ever, in my opinion.

While you need to wait a few more months before entering the heights of winter, why not read about its history in this story?

Editor: JK

TMM | 14

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

MAPO TOFU

Q1: Q2:

麻 婆 豆 腐

大多数四川人最喜欢的菜是什么？ 麻婆豆腐味道的特点是什么？

如果你问一个中国人，中国哪里的菜最好吃？十 个人里可能会有七个人说：四川。如果你让一个 四川人告诉你他最喜欢的菜，十个四川人里可能 会有七个人说：麻婆豆腐。 麻婆是谁？为什么这么多人喜欢她做的豆腐？ 很久以前，在中国四川有一个小饭馆。开饭馆的 女人姓陈，她的脸上长了很多麻子。所以，大家 都叫她陈麻婆。有一次，在饭馆快要关门的时候 来了很多人，但是饭馆里的菜不多了，只有几块 豆腐和几碗猪肉末，她也没有时间出去买菜了。 陈麻婆很聪明。她在锅里放了油，等油热了，就 把切碎的豆瓣和豆腐放到锅里炒一炒。然后放一 些汤，煮五分钟。五分钟后，她把肉末也放了进 去，又煮了2分钟。等菜里的汤少了一些，她又 放了一些调料，就做好了。 客人们吃了她做的豆腐，都觉得非常好吃。后 来，她就经常这样做豆腐给客人吃，喜欢这个菜 的人也越来越多。慢慢地，大家就给这个菜取了 一个名字：麻婆豆腐。 很多人知道麻婆豆腐，不仅是因为这个故事，还 因为它又麻又辣的味道。它虽然看起来红红的， 但其实不是很辣，里面的豆腐和肉末也非常好 吃。 怎么样，你是不是也想吃一次这道菜了呢？其实 很多中餐馆里都有这道菜。下次你去中餐馆的时 候记得试一试吧！ 作者：一凡 TMM | 15

VOCAB! 麻

调料

má to feel numb / sesame / (of materials) rough or coarse / pocked / pitted / to have pins and needles or tingling

tiáo liào condiment / seasoning / flavoring

中餐馆

Zhōng cān guǎn Chinese restaurant

豆腐

这道菜

dòu fu tofu / bean curd

zhè dào cài this dish

肉末

ròu mò ground meat

聪明

cōng ming intelligent / clever

豆瓣

dòu bàn cotyledon of a bean (i.e. either of the halves of a bean seed that can be split apart after removing the seed coat) / thick bean sauce

TMM | 16

r e m m gra ew br

语法：“不仅……还……”

不仅……还……”表示除第一个分句所说的意思之外，还有更进一层的意思。当两个分句的主语 相同时，“不仅”在主语后；当主语不同时，“不仅”在主语前。 “不仅……还……” indicates that in addition to the meaning stated in the first clause, there is a further meaning. When the subjects of the two clauses are the same, “ 不仅 ” comes after the subject; when the subjects are different, “不仅” comes before the subject. “

Structure: “ + meaning,

不仅

还+ further meaning”

Example: a.

This dish is not only delicious, but also beautiful. b.

The current high-speed rail is not only fast, but also very comfortable. c.

Success requires not only opportunities, but also hard work.

这道菜不仅好吃，还很漂亮。 现在的高铁不仅快，还很舒适。 成功不仅需要机会，还需要努力。

Editor

：Zhang Zidong

TEACHER'S NOTE

本文主要讲述了中国四川菜中最受欢迎的菜品之----麻婆豆腐的故事。文章介绍了麻婆豆腐的起源和受欢迎 程度，展示了中国四川菜的独特风味和麻辣口感，并鼓励大家去中餐馆尝试一下这道美味的菜品。 文章运用了“不仅……还……”、“虽然……但……” 等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习， 更地道地用中文来表达意思。 This article mainly tells the story of one of the most popular dishes in Chinese Sichuan cuisine - Mapo Tofu. The article introduces the origin and popularity of Mapo Tofu, showcases the unique flavor and spicy taste of Chinese Sichuan cuisine, and encourages everyone to try this delicious dish in Chinese restaurants.

不仅 还

虽然 但

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “ …… ……”and“ …… ……”, you can imitate the article or example sentences and practice a lot to express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM | 17

LIFE & SCIENCE

Water Can Perceive Your Emotion INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 5 MINS

Some of you may have heard of the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.

In the series, there is a specific tribe that can control water. What’s the connection between the series and this story, you ask? Well, apparently someone has done their own water-bending experiment to manipulate the shape of frozen water. Curious? Read all about it here!

Editor: JK

TMM | 18

水能知道你的情绪

LIFE & SCIENCE

：干净的水和脏水哪个冻出来的结晶是好看的？ Q2 ：我们身体里水的含量是多少？ Q1

很久以前，有一位博士做了一个实验。 他找了几滴干净的水和几滴脏水，放到冰 箱里冻上。几个小时以后，他把冻好的水 拿出来放在显微镜下看。博士发现，干净 的水冻出来的结晶非常漂亮，但是脏水冻 出来的结晶不好看。 不过，他觉得这可能是巧合。 第二天，他把一杯脏水拿到教堂去，让牧 师给水做祈祷，然后把几滴祈祷完的水冻 在冰箱里。这次他在显微镜下看水滴的时 候，发现脏水滴和干净水滴的结晶是一样 的！ 第三天，博士又拿了两个水杯。在第一个 水杯上写 “ 爱、谢谢、我喜欢你 ” ，在第二 个水杯上写 “ 你不好，你很坏，我不喜欢 你 ” ，再把两杯水都放进冰箱里。一天以 后，第一个水杯里的结晶很漂亮，而第二 个杯子里的结晶却不好看。

后来，博士还在水的旁边放他喜欢的音 乐，然后再放不好听的音乐，水的结晶 就会从好看变到不好看。 博士发现，水和人一样，都有自己的情 绪，而且水还能知道它附近的人快不快 乐。 水结晶的变化，告诉我们情绪是有很大 力量的，也告诉我们很多东西都有自己 的磁场。这种磁场可以帮助它们知道自 己附近发生了什么。 我们的身体里， 70% 都是水，所以如果 你想让自己更健康，一定要记得多对自 己说好听的话呀！ 如果你想知道更多关于水的知识，可以 去看《水知道答案》这本书。相信你会 喜欢这本书的！ 作者：一凡

TMM | 19

巧合

VOCAB!

qiǎo hé coincidence / coincidental / to coincide

情绪

牧师

教堂

jiào táng church / chapel

qíng xù mood / state of mind

mù shī chaplain / churchman

博士

祈祷

bó shì doctor

qí dǎo to pray

结晶

答案

jié jīng to crystallize / crystallization

dá àn answer / solution

TEACHER'S NOTE

本文通过博士实验中人与水之间的互动的例子，强调了情绪的重要性。文章传达了以下几个观点：我们的身体 70%都是水，水具有情绪和感应能力，情绪对水的影响，情绪的力量，意识言行的重要性。鼓励读者多对自己说 好听的话，意味着积极的内心对个人的积极影响。 总之，这篇文章试图传达情绪的力量以及我们与水和周围环境之间的互动关系。它提醒我们要意识到情绪对自身 和周围环境的影响，并倡导积极的思想和言行。 文章运用了“V + 出来”、“和……一样”等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习，更地道地用中文 来表达意思。 This article highlights the importance of emotions through the example of the interaction between humans and water in the doctoral experiments. The article conveys the following points: 70% of our body is water, water has emotion and sensory ability, the influence of emotion on water, the power of emotion, the importance of consciousness, words and deeds. Encouraging readers to say nice things to themselves means that a positive heart has a positive impact on the individual.

In conclusion, this article attempts to convey the power of emotions and our interaction with water and our surroundings. It reminds us to be aware of the impact our emotions have on ourselves and our surroundings, and to promote positive thoughts, words and actions.

出来 、 和 一样

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “V + ” “ …… ”, you can imitate the article or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM | 20

r e m m gra ew br 语法：“拿 + 出来”

拿，听，看，说，闻，走，想…… + 出来” 出来”中的趋向补语“出来”除了表示从里到外逐渐接近说话者外，还有两种引申含义： ）辨认，识别 2）通过动作使事物从无到有，从隐蔽到暴露 "Take, listen, see, speak, smell, walk... + 出来" The directional complement “ 出 来 ” in "V + 出 来 " has two extended meanings besides “ “V + 1

expressing the gradual approach to the speaker from inside to outside: 1) Recognize, identify 2) Make things from nothing, from concealment to exposure through actions Structure: “V + ” V verb

：

出来

Example: a.

Class is over, take out the book. b. “ ” of recognition Did you hear it? It's the birds singing. c. “ ” recognition I can see that this man is rich. d. “ ” meaning of coming out of nothing The answer to this question is simple, I figured it out.

上课了，把书拿出来。 你听出来了吗？这是鸟儿在唱歌。【这里的 出来 有识别的意思，“出来” here has the meaning 】 我看出来了，这个人很有钱。 【这里的 出来 有识别的意思，“出来” here has the meaning of 】 这个题的答案很简单，我想出来了。【这里的 出来 有从无到有的意思，“出来” here has the 】 Editor

TMM | 21

：Zhang Zidong

http://www.themandarinweekly.com

？！

WHAAAAAT You haven't signed up for free yet?

CLICK this and sign up for the FREE weekly email to learn Chinese.

TMM | 22

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

HOW TO MAKE SOFT EGGS Do you love eggs? They are great source of protein and can be made into different kinds of dishes.

In this story, you will learn how to prepare two types of eggs: fried and boiled… with a little twist.

EDITOR: JK

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 5 MINS

TMM | 23

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

怎么做流心蛋 Q1: Q2:

流心蛋有几种做法？ 做流心蛋的鸡蛋要买什么样的蛋呢？

我非常喜欢吃鸡蛋，我也非常喜欢做鸡 蛋。几年前去日本玩，我吃到了很好吃的 流心蛋。跟煮鸡蛋和煎鸡蛋比，流心蛋吃 起来更好吃！回家后，我就开始学习自己 做流心蛋。现在我可以用两种方法做流心 蛋了：一种是用水煮，一种是用锅煎。这 两种方法都很简单。如果你也想做，就跟 我一起来学习一下吧！ 准备什么？ 个鸡蛋-3 eggs 5克油—oil 5g 3克盐—salt 3g 500毫升水 3

TMM | 24

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

一、用锅煎的流心蛋怎么做？ 1 、 开小火，锅里放 5 克油。然后把火调 大，等10秒，这样油就热了。 2、 去掉鸡蛋壳，把鸡蛋放进锅里。把火调 小，用最小的火慢慢地煎2-3分钟。 3、 当你看到蛋白几乎都凝固的时候，就可 以把火关上了。这个时候流心蛋就做好啦！ 二、用水煮的流心蛋怎么做？ 1、把鸡蛋洗干净，放进锅里。锅里再放3克 盐和500毫升水。 2、开火，等水煮开了以后，再煮3分半。 3 、到时间后，关火，把锅从火上拿下来。 让鸡蛋再在锅里待一分钟。然后把鸡蛋拿出 来放凉一些，就可以吃了。 我用的锅不是很厚，所以煮 3 分半就可以 了。如果你的锅比较厚，可以再多煮半分钟 到一分钟。 做好的流心蛋，蛋白是凝固的，而蛋黄是流 动的。它不仅颜色很好看，吃起来也非常好 吃。我还喜欢在流心蛋上放点胡椒粉，我觉 得会更好吃！对了，做流心蛋的鸡蛋一定要 买无菌蛋哦！ 作者：鱼柒 TMM | 25

VOCAB!

流心蛋

liú xīn xīn soft egg

煎

jiān to pan fry / to sauté

蛋白

dàn bái egg white / protein / albumen

凝固

níng gù to freeze / to solidify / to congeal

去掉

qù diào to get rid of / to exclude

煮

zhǔ to cook / to boil

胡椒粉

hú jiāo fěn ground pepper

菌

jūn germ / bacteria

TMM | 26

r e m m gra ew br

语法：“ 如果……，就…… ”

如果……，就……”是条件句的表达方式，“如果”用于引导一个条件或假设，而“就”则用于引导对应的结果或 行为。这种结构常用于表示假设条件和相应的结果，强调了因果关系。 “ 如果 …… 就 ……” is an expression of conditional sentences, "if" is used to guide a condition or “

assumption, and "just" is used to guide the corresponding result or behavior. This structure is often used to express hypothetical conditions and corresponding results, emphasizing causality.

Structure: + condition or assumption

如果

，就+ result or behavior

Example: a.

If it rains, we won't go. b.

If you want to learn Chinese, enroll in a Chinese class! c.

If you drink more milk, you will grow taller.

如果下雨，我们就不去了。 如果你想学中文，就去报个中文班吧！ 如果多喝些牛奶，你就会长得高一些。

：

Editor Zhang Zidong TEACHER'S NOTE

本文主要介绍了两种制作流心蛋的方法：用锅煎和用水煮。作者表达了对流心蛋的喜爱，并分享了自己学 习制作流心蛋的经验。文章详细描述了每种方法的步骤和所需材料，并提供了一些技巧和注意事项。最 后，作者强调了制作流心蛋时使用无菌鸡蛋的重要性，并分享了自己喜欢在流心蛋上撒胡椒粉的偏好。 文章运用了“如果……，就……”、“跟……比”等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习，更地 道地用中文来表达意思。 This article mainly introduces two methods of making soft eggs: frying in a pan and boiling in water. The author expressed his love for soft eggs and shared his experience in learning how to make soft eggs. The article describes the steps and required materials for each method in detail, and provides some tips and considerations. Finally, the author emphasizes the importance of using sterile eggs when making soft eggs, and shares his preference for peppering soft eggs.

如果 ，就 、 跟 比

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “ …… ……” “ …… ”, you can imitate the article or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM | 27

LIFE & SCIENCE

IF I CAN MAKE A TIME MACHINE Intermediate Level 5 Mins

Where will you go if you have access to a time-traveling machine? Honestly, I’m not a very adventurous person so I won’t go anywhere too far back into the past or future. I also don’t wish to go back to my past to change things as I don’t really have any regret. But if you have a choice, where will you head to…?

Editor: JK

TMM | 28

LIFE & SCIENCE

如果我可以 造出一台时间机器

上初中的时候，老师问我 们： “ 如果你有一台时间机 器，你想用它做什么事情？” 小时候，我有一个很好的朋 友，我们经常一起玩。有一天 我去他家玩的时候，我开了一 个很不好的玩笑。然后我们就 吵了起来，接着又打了起来。 最后我很生气地从他家走了。 那天以后，我们就再也没有一 起说话、一起玩。我知道，如 果那天我没开那个玩笑，我们 就还是朋友。所以，如果我有 一台时间机器，我想回到过 去，跟他好好地说一声对不 起。这样我就可以不失去这个 好朋友了。

作者那天对朋友开得 玩笑好不好？ Q2: 作者为什么想要一台 时间机器？ Q1:

上面就是我的故事了，大家应 该也有很多让自己后悔的事情 吧。那么，我们可不可以造出 一台时间机器，让我们回到过 去呢？ 在大学的一节物理课上，老师 给我们讲了造出一台时间机器 要用到的知识。比如时间、空 间、黑洞等等。现在，我们的 技术发展得很快。再过十几 年，我们很有可能就可以造出 第一台时间机器了。 TMM | 29

也有人说，时间机器违反自然规 律。它会改变世界，还有可能会发 生不好的事情。我们想造时间机 器，是想改变过去我们做得不好的 事情。如果每个人都能回到过去， 现在的世界会变成什么样子呢？改 变后的世界，还会是我们想要的 吗？ 你想要时间机器吗？如果我们在做 事情以前都多想一想，不做让自己 后悔的事，我们还会需要时间机器 吗？ 作者：Puppet

VOCAB!

空间

机器

违反

再也

自然

后悔

规律

kōng jiān space / room

黑洞

hēi dòng (astronomy) black hole

wéi fǎn to violate

jī qì machine

zì rán nature / natural

zài yě (not) any more

guī lǜ rule (e.g. of science) / law of behavior / regular pattern / rhythm / discipline

hòu huǐ to regret / to repent

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章讲述了作者小时候与朋友因为一个不好的玩笑而争吵并失去联系的故事。作者表达了对过去的后 悔和愿望，希望能够拥有一台时间机器回到过去，向朋友道歉以保持他们的友谊。文章提到了物理课上关 于时间机器的知识。同时，文章也探讨了时间机器可能引发的改变和不良后果，并引发了对现实中行为选 择的思考。最后，作者提出了一个问题，即如果我们能够事前多想想，是否还需要时间机器。 文章运用了“可不可以……？”、“在……上”等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习，更 地道地用中文来表达意思。 This article tells the story of the author who had a fight with a friend and lost touch with a friend when he was a child because of a bad joke. The author expressed regrets and wishes for the past, hoping to have a time machine to go back in time, and apologize to the friends to keep their friendship. The article mentioned the knowledge about time machines in physics class. At the same time, the article also explores the changes and adverse consequences that the time machine may cause, and triggers thinking about behavioral choices in reality. Finally, the author raises the question of whether we still need a time machine if we can think ahead.

可不可以

？，在

上

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “ …… ” “ …… ”, you can imitate the article or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM | 30

r e m m gra ew br

语法：“可不可以……？”

可不可以 ……？” 的完整表达是 “可以不可以……？”属于正反疑问句。通常由助动词、动词或形 容词的肯定和否定形式并列起来构成疑问句，回答时选择肯定形式或否定形式进行回答。 The complete expression of “可不可以……？” is "可以不可以……？” is a positive and negative “

interrogative sentence. Usually, the affirmative and negative forms of auxiliary verbs, verbs or adjectives are juxtaposed to form interrogative sentences. When answering, choose the affirmative form or the negative form to answer.

Structure: Sub + (aux.)V + + (aux.)V …… ? (aux.)V: auxiliary verb or verb

不

Example: a.

Can we go watch a movie or not? No, we can't. We have to do homework. b.

Are you going to China or not? I am going to China. c.

Do you listen to this song or not? I don't listen.

我们可不可以去看电影？ 不可以，我们要写作业。 你去不去中国？ 我去中国。 你听不听这首歌？我不听。

：

Editor Zhang Zidong

TMM | 31

TRENDS

ADVANCED LEVEL

MY AMERICAN MOTHER IN LAW

8 MINS

Do you think mothers-in-law can get along with their daughters-in-law?

In this article, we will hear the account of a nervous lady who got into a girls-only trip with her female in-laws. Read on to find out what happened during the trip!

Editor: JK TMM | 32

TRENDS

中国人眼里的 美国的婆媳关系

在中国，有一句话叫做：婆婆和媳妇是天 生的敌人。我很好奇，在美国会不会也有 这样的情况？

有一次，我婆婆邀请我跟她一起参加了一 个特别的旅游活动，叫做"Girls Party"。 也就是说，这次旅游只有我、我婆婆和我 老公的两个姐姐去。在中国，这就好像和 三个婆婆一起旅游。所以我非常紧张，担 心会和她们吵架。 由于我们来自不同的国家，习惯上一定有 很多不一样的地方，那我能和她们好好相 处吗？正好趁着这个机会，我也来给大家 分享一下：在美国的婆媳关系是什么样 的，和美国男人的家庭是怎么相处的。 TMM | 33

我们这次旅游去的是迈阿密。早上到了 迈阿密之后，因为12点以后才可以住进 酒店里，所以我们就先找了个餐厅去吃 饭。其实我和她们一起吃饭的时候非常 紧张，因为这是我第一次和我婆婆，还 有老公的两个姐姐一起出来旅游。不 过，婆婆和两个姐姐都对我非常好，吃 饭的时候，她们都会先问我想吃什么， 非常照顾我。 吃完饭以后，我们回到了酒店。我们住 的酒店是一座1930年的建筑，里面的房 间非常漂亮。我太喜欢这个房间了，甚 至都不想回家了。我记得以前有朋友告 诉过我，她想嫁到迈阿密。现在我完全 理解她的想法了，因为迈阿密实在是太 美了！

TRENDS

购物的时候，婆婆和我们说，每个人都 可以选7000美金的礼物，她来付款。因 为我们四个人都要买东西，有时候可能 会想去不同的商店。但是，如果我说我 想去其他的商店，婆婆就会陪我一起 去，因为她担心我不太熟悉这个地方。 这些事情让我感受到，美国亲戚之间的 关系其实和我们中国人很像，都非常亲 密。 而且通过这次旅游我发现，美国人买东 西其实也超级疯狂！我们几天玩下来， 每个人都买了好几包东西。 作者和谁一起去参加特别旅游活动？ Q2:美国亲戚之间的关系是什么样的？ Q1:

我一直都知道，在国外的生活中，大家 一般都是会保持好距离的。比如我旅游 的时候，早上起床后可以自己一个人吃 点东西，喝点咖啡。去外面晒晒太阳， 读读书，享受一下自己的时间。当然， 在我需要的时候，她们也会非常关心 我，考虑我的感受。所以和她们相处的 时候，我觉得很舒服，也非常开心。 我们的旅游结束的时候，大家都很开 心。因为我们不仅买到了好多东西，还 看到了美丽的风景，吃到了好吃的食 物，而我的紧张和害怕早已经不知道飞 到哪里去了。 作者：Victoria TMM | 34

熟悉

VOCAB! 亲戚

shú xī to be familiar with / to know well

婆婆

qīn qi

pó po

a relative (i.e. family relation)

husband's mother / mother-in-law

媳妇

疯狂

fēng kuáng

xí fù

crazy/ frenzied/ wild

晒太阳

wife / young married woman

趁着

shài tài yáng

chèn zhe

to be in the sun (getting warm or

under the cover of / take advantage

sunbathing etc) / to put sth in the sun

of

(e.g. to dry it)

fù kuǎn

xiǎng shòu

付款

享受

to pay a sum of money / payment

to enjoy / to live it up

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章主要讲述了作者与她的婆婆和姐姐们一起旅游的经历。作者最初担心婆媳关系会有难处，但 发现美国的婆媳关系和中国相似，她们对作者很好，非常照顾她。作者发现在美国，人们可以保持一 定的个人空间，但也会关心彼此，让作者感到舒服和开心。整篇文章传递了作者与婆婆、姐姐们相处 融洽、愉快的经历和对美国家庭文化的认识。 文章运用了“跟/和……一起”、“也就是说”、“其实”等中文的常用表达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多 多练习，更地道地用中文来表达意思。 This article primarily narrates the author's experience of traveling with her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law. Initially worried that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, the author discovers that the relationship in the United States is similar to that in China, as they are treated well and taken care of. The author realizes that in the United States, people can maintain a certain level of personal space while still caring for each other, which makes the author feel comfortable and happy. The entire article conveys the author's harmonious and enjoyable experience of getting along with her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as her understanding of American family culture.

跟和

一起 也就是说 其实

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “ / …… ”,“ ”,“ ”, you can imitate the article or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

TMM | 35

r e m m gra ew br

语法1：“跟/和……一起”

跟 和 一起”通常表示和某人一起做某事,“跟”与“和”可以互换，“跟”更口语一些。 “ 跟 / 和 …… 一起 ”usually means to do something with somebody ， “ 跟 ” and “ 和 ” can be interchanged, and “跟” is more colloquial. “ / ……

Structure: Subj. + / + sb. + + ……

Subj.: subject, sb.:somebody

跟和

一起

Example: a.

I go to the supermarket with my mother. b.

Sister and brother do homework together. c.

The teacher and the students do experiments together.

我跟妈妈一起去超市。 姐姐和弟弟一起写作业。 老师跟同学们一起做实验。

语法2：“其实”

其实”是副词，表示接下来所说的是实际情况。 “其实”is an adverb, indicating that what is said next is the actual situation. “

Structure: + actual situation

其实

Example: a.

You think he is fat, but in fact he just has a big frame. b.

Don't look at her playing crazy, but she is actually very serious in her studies. c.

Stinky tofu smells stinky, but it actually tastes delicious.

你以为他胖，其实他只是身体骨架大。 你别看她玩得很疯，其实她学习时很认真。 臭豆腐闻起来很臭，其实吃起来很香。

：

Editor Zhang Zidong TMM | 36

SHORT STORY

Brithday Beginner Level 5 Mins

Roses are red, violets are— —blue. Would you care to read some Chinese-style haiku? :-P Editor: JK

TMM | 37

SHORT STORY

生日

今天是我的生日， 昨天不是， 明天也不是。 我最爱吃的水果是西瓜， 香蕉不是， 苹果也不是。 我最喜欢的颜色是红色， 黑色不是， 白色也不是。 你最喜欢看着我说话， 你说是， 还是不是。 作者：豆子

TMM | 38

VOCAB! TEACHER'S NOTE

最

zuì most / the most

西瓜

xī guā watermelon

香蕉

xiāng jiāo banana

苹果

píng guǒ apple

颜色

yán sè color

本文作者介绍了他生日的时间，最喜欢的水 果和颜色。还询问了读者是否最喜欢看着他 说话，期待读者的回答是或不是。文章通过 列举不同的对比来描述作者的个人喜好和他 的生日，同时引起读者思考和互动。 文章运用了 “ 最 ” 、 “ 还是 ” 等中文的常用表 达，大家可以仿照文章或例句，多多练习， 更地道地用中文来表达意思。 The author of this text shares the timing of his birthday, his favorite fruit, and color. He also inquires whether the reader enjoys watching him speak, expecting a response of yes or no. The article employs contrasting elements to describe the author's personal preferences and their birthday, while also prompting readers to think and interact.

The article uses common Chinese expressions such as “ ” “ ”, you can imitate the article or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

最 、 还是

TMM | 39

r e m m gra ew br 语法：“还是”

在这里“还是”是连词，表示选择，放在每一个选择项的前面，第一个选择项通常不加。 Here “还是” is a conjunction, expressing a choice, and it is placed in front of each choice, and the first choice is usually not added.

Structure: option A

，还是 option B

Example:

你是去，还是不去？ Are you going or are you not going? 这个答案是对，还是不对？ Is this answer true or false? 这个苹果我是吃，还是不吃？ Should I eat this apple or not?

：

Editor Zhang Zidong

TMM | 40

https://www.themandarinweekly.com/new-page-3

Learning Pinyin is like riding a roller coaster that you never want to get off!

TMM | 41

TEACHER'S NOTE

The end ...

This issue features one beginner-level article, six intermediate-level articles, and one advanced-level article. You can commence your reading journey from the beginner level and progress to the advanced level, focusing on thorough reading of the beginner and intermediate articles and extensive reading of the advanced ones. Additionally, feel free to select a few articles on your favorite topics to initiate your reading experience.

Learning Chinese, how can there be less Chinese food? In the articles of this issue, you will know how to use chopsticks. You can also learn how to make soft eggs and learn about the origin of Chinese delicacy Mapo Tofu. The article "Water Can Know Your Emotions" is very interesting, and you can also say more nice words to yourself, so that you may be healthier. The Chinese often say that "there is no regret medicine in the world", so should you consider the time machine? You can read the article about the time machine in this issue. Also, you can get to know Song Ci, the founder of the world's forensic medicine, and learn about the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the United States. When is your birthday? This issue of "Birthday" is for beginners, so you might as well start here.

的时候， ， 不管 出来 可不可以 ？ 跟

The issue uses common Chinese expressions such as “ …… …… ” “ …… …… ” “ …… ……” “ …… …… ” “Verb + ”,“ …… ”,“ / …… ”,“ ”,“ ”. you can imitate the articles or example sentences, practice a lot, and express meaning in Chinese more authentically.

都 ， 不仅 还 ， 如果 ，就 和 一起 其实 还是

，

Editor: Mr.Zhang Zidong

TMM | 42

9

豆瓣

2 3 4 5 6 7

10 11 12 13 14 15

豆腐 发出 疯狂 付款 刚好 官员

àn jiàn

case / instance

bó shì

doctor

chèn zhe

under the cover of / take advantage of

chuàng shǐ rén

creator / founder / initiator

cōng ming

intelligent / clever

dá àn

answer / solution

dàn bái

egg white / protein / albumen

tiáo liào

condiment / seasoning / flavoring

dòu bàn

cotyledon of a bean (i.e. either of the halves of a bean seed that can be split apart after removing the seed coat) / thick bean sauce

dòu fu

tofu / bean curd

fā chū

to issue (an order, decree etc) / to send out

fēng kuáng

crazy/ frenzied/ wild

fù kuǎn

to pay a sum of money / payment

gāng hǎo

just / exactly / to happen to be

guān yuán

official (in an organization or government) / administrator

guī lǜ

rule (e.g. of science) / law of behavior / regular pattern / rhythm / discipline

hēi dòng

(astronomy) black hole

hòu huǐ

to regret / to repent

hú jiāo fěn

ground pepper

jī qì

machine

jiān

to pan fry / to sauté

jiāo chā

to cross / to intersect

jiào táng

church / chapel

jié jīng

to crystallize / crystallization

jūn

germ / bacteria

kōng jiān

space / room

kuài zi

chopsticks

lǐ mào

courtesy / manners

28

规律 黑洞 后悔 胡椒粉 机器 煎 交叉 教堂 结晶 菌 空间 筷子 礼貌

29

厉害

lì hai

30

流心蛋

(used to describe sb or sth that makes a very strong impression, whether favorable or unfavorable) terrible / intense/outstanding

liú xīn xīn

soft egg

麻

má

to feel numb / sesame / (of materials) rough or coarse / pocked / pitted / to have pins and needles or tingling

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

31

TMM | 43

Glossary

8

案件 博士 趁着 创始人 聪明 答案 蛋白 调料

1

32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62

miàn qián in front of / facing mù shī

chaplain / churchman

níng gù

to freeze / to solidify / to congeal

pán zi

tray / plate / dish

píng guǒ

apple

pó po

husband's mother / mother-in-law

qí dǎo

to pray

qiǎo hé

coincidence / coincidental / to coincide

qīn qi

a relative (i.e. family relation)

qíng xù

mood / state of mind

qù diào

to get rid of / to exclude

ròu mò

ground meat

shài tài yáng

to be in the sun (getting warm or sunbathing etc) / to put sth in the sun (e.g. to dry it)

shū fu

comfortable / feeling well

shú xī

to be familiar with / to know well

wéi fǎn

to violate

xī guā

watermelon

xí fù

wife / young married woman

xiāng jiāo banana xiǎng shòu to enjoy / to live it up yán sè

color

yī tóu

one end (of a stick) / one side

zài yě

(not) any more

zhè dào cài this dish zhēn tàn

detective

zhēn xiàng the truth about sth zhèng zhí

upright / upstanding / honest

Zhōng cān Chinese restaurant guǎn zhǔ

to cook / to boil

zì rán

nature / natural

zuì

most / the most

TMM | 44

Glossary

33

面前 牧师 凝固 盘子 苹果 婆婆 祈祷 巧合 亲戚 情绪 去掉 肉末 晒太阳 舒服 熟悉 违反 西瓜 媳妇 香蕉 享受 颜色 一头 再也 这道菜 侦探 真相 正直 中餐馆 煮 自然 最

Coming Next In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. Why did the ancient Chinese like bats so much?

2. Walking in the squares of Chinese cities at night, what is the most lively scene you will see?

3. The Chinese dish made with cola and chicken wings is so delicious!

4. What are dan dan noodles?

5. This restaurant lets you eat in "space"!

6. What kind of people did the author meet in America?

7. Why are sharks not afraid of losing their teeth?

8. Why is it said that lemon is omnipotent?

The Mimir Magazine Published by Contemporary Education and Technology Yi Chou Hsu Contemporary Education and Technology Chair Mengting Hou Executive Editor Mengjia Xu Managing Editor Shaofu Wang Assistant Editor

ISSN 2835-5970

LEARN & BE CURIOUS www.themimir.com