The Mimir Magazine_ May 15, 2023_Learn Chinese & Beyond

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鸡会游泳，但河马却不会游泳？ Chickens Can Swim, But Hippos Can't? | 24

让皇帝后悔一生的宫女 The Court Lady Who Made the Emperor Regret His Whole Life | 14

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驴打滚里没有驴 No Donkeys in a Donkey Roll | 10

Editor's Note China is a country with a fascinating history, unique traditions, world-renown cuisine, and a strong culture. In this issue, we will discuss some of the stories, traditions, and insights that make China great.

If history is a subject you find interesting, you’ll enjoy the famous tale of Emperor Han Yuan, the painter who deceived him, and the would-be bride Wang Zhaojun who refused to be extorted. It is a captivating story with themes of greed, bravery, truth, trust, regret, and pride.

Chinese cuisine is popular throughout the world, and in this issue we’ll show you two famous dishes that were created in China. The donkey roll, also known as the rolling donkey, is a Beijing treat with a peculiar name. Discover how the donkey roll got its name, and be sure to check out the recipe for fried eggs with leeks as well!

People around the world have developed their own unique languages, yet all languages have a shared purpose. Language allows for stories to be shared, imparting wisdom that can impact our lives in various ways. Survival stories are one example, and they can teach us practical lessons that save lives. In this issue, you’ll learn how to find your sense of direction when lost through Amy and Lily’s story as they prepare for a camping trip. Amy’s story doesn’t end there, you can also read about her bad habits and discover her mother’s frustrations when she returns home! You’ll also learn about idioms, and how language can become confusing as certain phrases or concepts can quickly lose their meaning.

There is a commonly used phrase in English about the importance of wisdom. ‘Knowledge is power.” It means that knowledge and learning is essential, as it gives people the power to innovate and improve their lives. In this issue of The Mandarin Weekly, we’ll learn about the environmental and biological adaptations that allow some chickens to become better swimmers than the hippopotamus. We will also learn about a mysterious book that helps you discover a deeper truth behind your greatest questions through the power of introspection.

There is something for everyone to enjoy this week! I hope you enjoy this edition of periodical!

Kyle McHenry English Editor for TMW Vol.06 May.15, 2023 TMM | 01

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Kyle McHenry is an American author born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, just beside the Olympic National Park.

He has published numerous titles in multiple genres, notably his bestselling books for children and nonfiction science books as M.C. Henry. He has also published multiple sports guides for snowboarders under the pen name Kyle Ashton.

Kyle McHenry is an avid snow sports enthusiast, has a beloved pet bunny named Moose, and is currently working to finish his first horror novel. You can follow/contact him through his social media @mchenrybooks on TikTok and Instagram.

hello everyone! I am Wang Xinmiao, a professional Mandarin teacher. I have worked in some famous Chinese Language Program, taught the global live Chinese program of Chinese Language and Culture Education Foundation of China, and a teacher of Chinese as a foreign language in the college.

For more than ten years, I have been engaged in teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, teaching Chinese courses at all levels. Be good at oral communication teaching, and help students to understand Chinese culture and local customs. The classroom forms are flexible, diverse and colorful, so that students can find the beauty of Chinese and learn to use it in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

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CONTENT TRENDS The British Who Went to China to Study "Zhuangzi"

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去中国研究《庄子》的英国人 The Book That Tells You the Answers to All Your Questions: The Book of Answers

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告诉你所有问题的答案的书—答案书 FOOD IS EVERYTHING

驴打滚里没有驴 Scrambled Eggs with Chinese Chives 韭菜炒鸡蛋 No Donkeys in a Donkey Roll

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ASIAN CULTURE The Court Lady Who Made the Emperor Regret His Whole Life

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让皇帝后悔一生的宫女 LIFE & SCIENCE Chickens Can Swim, But Hippos Can't?

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鸡会游泳，但河马却不会游泳？ Worried About Getting Lost in the Wild? Try This Method !

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担心野外会迷路，试试这个方法！ SHORT STORY What does Amy Like?

艾米喜欢什么？

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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.

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LIFE & SCIENCE

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MIN 4

Stories of survival are told by every culture, but the best ones teach wise lessons that can actually help save your life.

Being lost in the woods is a terrifying (and sometimes deadly) experience.

Knowing how to find your way back to civilization after being disoriented is a lifesaving skill, and a skill that you would want to know if the worst were to happen. Our story today follows Lily and Amy, two girls preparing for a camping trip, as they make a safety plan to prevent becoming lost in the wilderness.

If you lost your sense of direction, would you know how to save yourself?

Read the full article to learn how to navigate without a map or compass.

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EDITOR KYLE MCHENRY

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LIFE & SCIENCE

担心野外会迷路，试试这个方法！ Q1 Q2

：在野外，如果没有指南针，我们还可以用什么来知道方向？ ：艾米告诉莉莉的方法是什么？

莉莉和艾米想下星期去野营，她们在商量出发前的一些事情。 莉莉：艾米，我们这次野营要带什么工具呢？我担心我们会迷路。 艾米：如果担心迷路，我们可以带上指南针和地图。 莉莉：好的，我其实没有什么方向感。如果没有指南针，我们怎么知道方向呢 ? 艾米：我知道我们可以看树的年轮 ，它能告诉我们方向。 莉莉：树的年轮？ 艾米 : 对。树的年轮更密集的一面是北方。我还知道一个办法。我们可以在有太 阳的地方，竖立一个一米长的木棍。然后在木棍影子的最上边放一块石头，表示 为 A 。等到 30 分钟以后，这个影子会跑到另外一个地方。我们再在影子的最上边 放第二块石头，表示为 B 。在 A 和 B 之间画一条线，这条线两边是东和西。然后再 做一条和它垂直的线，这条线两边是南和北。 莉莉 : 那这怎么知道哪里是南，哪里是北呢 ? 艾米：我们在北半球，所以向着太阳的方向是南。如果我们在南半球，向着太阳 的方向是北。 莉莉：原来还有这么多办法！ 艾米：所以，不用太担心了。那我们再看看，还需要什么其他的东西吧。 莉莉：好！ 作者：PUPPET TMM | 07

VOCAB!

工具

gōng jù tool / instrument / utensil

迷路

TEACHER'S NOTE

你喜欢露营吗？如果在野外迷了路，你有 什么办法辨别方向吗？文章介绍了三种在 野外辨别方向的方法：一种是看树的年 轮；另一种是用两个木棍的影子辨别方 向；还有一种很简单的方法，就是看太 阳。具体怎么辨别呢？让我们再文章中找 到答案吧。

mí lù to lose the way / lost

Do you like camping? If you get lost in the wild, do you have any way to tell the direction? This paper introduces three ways to identify the direction in the field.

One is to look at the tree rings; The other is to use the shadow of two sticks to identify the direction; Another very simple way is to look at the sun. How to distinguish it? Let's find the answer in the article.

fāng xiàng direction / orientation

指南针

zhǐ nán zhēn compass

方向 年轮

nián lún annual ring / growth ring

影子

yǐng zi shadow

野营

垂直

商量

北半球

chuí zhí perpendicular; vertical

yě yíng to camp

Běi bàn qiú Northern Hemisphere

shāng liang to consult / to talk over / to discuss

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：原来 原来”在文章中做副词，表示“发现了以前不知道的情况”，用在主语前面或后面 都可以。 The adverb“原来” in the text indicates the discovery of a formerly “

unknown situation. It can be used either before or after the subject.

Example:

原来你会弹钢琴！ So you can play the piano! 他没来上课，原来是生病了。

Turned out he was sick, so he didn’t come to the class.

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

CHINESE FOOD

NO DONKEYS IN A DONKEY ROLL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MIN 6 The “rolling donkey,” also known as a donkey roll, is a famous Beijing snack with an intriguing name. It has become a favorite dish throughout China, and has even spread beyond the borders to the rest of the world due to its popularity. In fact, people will often travel to the city just to satisfy their need for donkey rolls.

Golden soybeans are combined with red bean paste to create a sweet, fragrant, and hearty treat.

The name leaves us with a question though,

how are donkeys involved with this dish?

That’s the beauty of the rolling

donkey, as no donkeys are involved with the making of

these rolls! Discover the history of this recipe, and learn the story behind how the donkey roll got its name!

Editor TMM | 10

：Kyle McHenry

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

：驴打滚的名字是怎么来的？ ：为什么春节的时候要吃驴打滚？

CHINESE FOOD

Q1 Q2

驴 打 滚 里 没 有 驴

北京有很多小吃，我最喜欢吃的是驴打滚。 我第一次听我爸说“驴打滚”这几个字，还以为它是 个玩具。但我爸说这是小吃。我想：这东西都被驴 滚过了，还能吃吗？后来才知道，这个小吃和真的 驴没有关系。 那为什么要叫这个名字呢？ 听说，以前皇宫里有一个厨师，他做了一道新菜。 他用江米粉做了点心，又在里面放了红豆沙。他刚 把这个点心做好，一个叫小驴儿的人就把它碰倒 了。这个点心跑到了放着黄豆面的大碗里。这个厨 师不知道怎么办，因为他没有时间再去做新的了。 这个厨师只能把这道菜拿到慈禧面前。慈禧吃得很 开心，她很喜欢这个点心。她问厨师这个点心的名 字是什么。厨子想到小驴儿做的事，又想到这个点 心掉到了黄豆面里，像一只驴在地上打了个滚，就 说它叫驴打滚。 后来，很多的厨师都学会了这道菜，很多人都可以 吃到驴打滚了。因为慈禧很喜欢这个点心，而且它 也很好吃，所以越来越多的人去北京吃驴打滚。 驴打滚的样子你应该也会喜欢。它外面的黄豆面是 金黄色的，就像是穿着一件黄色的衣服，里面的豆 沙是红色的。驴打滚一口吃下去软软的。但是和其 它东西比，它更香、更甜，还有黄豆粉的香味。 北京人真的很喜欢驴打滚。有几家店的驴打滚做得 非常好吃，比如牛街的白记年糕、老回回小吃、护 国寺小吃。每天会有很多人从很远的地方去那里， 就是为了吃驴打滚。 我奶奶还告诉我，春节的时候一定要吃驴打滚。这 样，第二年我们可以挣很多钱！是不是很有意思 呢？ 你下次来北京，一定要去吃驴打滚哦！ 作者：七七 TMM | 11

VOCAB! 驴

lǘ donkey

TEACHER'S NOTE

小吃

你吃过驴打滚儿吗？ 它是北京的一种有名的 小吃。这篇文章介绍驴 打滚儿这个小吃的来 历。你喜欢这个故事 吗？欢迎来北京的时候 尝一尝驴打滚儿。

xiǎo chī snack / refreshments

厨师

chú shī cook / chef

碰

pèng to touch / to meet with / to bump

Have you ever eaten "donkey roll"?

金黄色

jīn huáng sè gold color

It is a famous snack in Beijing.

This article introduces the origin of the snack "Donkey Roll". Do you like this story? Welcome to Beijing to try "Donkey Roll".

软

ruǎn soft / flexible

香

xiāng fragrant / sweet smelling / aromatic / savory or appetizing / (to eat) with relish / (of sleep) sound / perfume or spice / joss or incense stick

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：越来越 越来越”+Adj/Mental V 越来越的后面加上形容词或心理动词，如“越来越多”“越来越冷”表示随着时间的推移 程度上发生变化。 例如： Followed by an adjective or a mental verb as in “越来越多”（more and more...） “越来越冷“（colder and colder）, indicates the change in degree occurs as time Structure: “

passes by.

： 你越来越漂亮了。 You are more and more beautiful. 长大以后，我越来越觉得运动是一件很重要的事情。 Example

As I grow up, I feel more and more that exercise is a very important thing.

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CULTU N R A I S

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ASIAN CULTURE

THE COURT LADYWHO MADE THE EMPEROR REGRET HIS WHOLE LIFE

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ASIAN CULTURE

Over two thousand years ago, there lived an Emperor who was deceived by an opportunistic painter. The story of Emperor Han Yuan and the beautiful Wang Zhaojun is a renowned tale that has survived for generations, with themes that are still relatable to our modern lives.

Emperor Han Yuan, like many powerful men of the time, searched for the most beautiful women to become his concubines. In modern society, we use photos and videos to present ourselves to the world on social media, but in ancient times it was a painter’s job to represent people’s image. To help make his decision, Emperor Han Yuan asked his painter to draw him the portraits of his potential suitors.

However, the painter sensed opportunity was in the air. Knowing these women would pay him extremely well to paint their portraits as beautifully as possible, he would accept their bribes to give them better chances of being chosen.

Can you guess what happened next? What would you have done if you were in the painter’s position? And if you were Wang Zhaohun, would you have paid the painter?

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ASIAN CULTURE

让皇帝后悔一生的宫女

：王昭君的生日是哪一天？ ：画师为什么把王昭君画得很丑？

Q1 Q2

在古代中国，有四个最漂亮的女人。其中 一个人叫王昭君。她让那时的皇帝做了一 件后悔一生的事情。 两千多年以前，有一个人叫王忠。农历八 月十五的晚上，他的妻子梦到月亮跑到自 己的肚子里。一年以后，她就生了一个女 儿，名字叫王昭君。王昭君又聪明又可 爱。她喜欢唱歌、跳舞，长得非常漂亮。 王昭君长大以后，到皇宫做了宫女。那个 时候，汉元帝要从宫女里选漂亮的人做妃 子。

但是，宫女很多，那时候还没有照片，所以 皇帝让画师把宫女们画下来给他看。 宫女们为了做妃子，给画师很多钱，让他把 自己画得很漂亮。但是，王昭君不想这样 做。画师很生气，就把她画得很丑。所以， 王昭君没有被汉元帝选上，一直在宫里做宫 女。 几年以后，匈奴王想和汉朝和亲。皇帝把宫 女王昭君嫁给了匈奴王。快走的时候，汉元 帝才看见了王昭君的脸。她真的太漂亮了！ 送走王昭君以后，汉元帝又把画师的画拿出 来。他看见漂亮的王昭君被画得很丑，非常 生气，就杀了这个画师。 这就是王昭君的故事。 最后，如果你是王昭君，你会给画师钱吗？ 作者：豆子

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VOCAB!

古代

gǔ dài ancient times

其中

qí zhōng among / in / included among these

皇帝

TEACHER'S NOTE

huáng dì emperor

这是一篇关于历史的文章。讲述 了昭君出塞的故事。两千多年以 前，匈奴是汉朝边疆的少数民 族，王昭君和匈奴王王和亲以 后，带来了边境的和平、兴旺。

后悔

hòu huǐ to regret / to repent

肚子

This is an article about history. It tells the story of Wang ZhaoJun left for a minority country on the border of Han Dynasty. More than 2000 years ago, xiong nu was a minority in the Han Dynasty. After Wang Zhaojun and the King of the Huns got marriage, it was peace and prosperity on the border for a long time.

dù zi belly / abdomen / stomach

皇宫

huáng gōng imperial palace

妃子

fēi zi imperial concubine

画师

huà painter

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：“把”字句

介词“把”与介词宾语放在及物动词之前，表示对宾语所表示的人或事物的一 种处置，如改变位置，或者影响，会发生某种变化。“把”字句说的可以是已 经发生的事，也可以是要求或者建议。 The preposition “把” and preposition phrase are put before the transitive verb, indicating the disposition of object, e.g.changing a position, exerting influence or happening changes. “把” sentence can indicate the happened things, requirements or suggestions.

Example:

我把书放在桌子上。 I put my book on the desk. 她让画师把自己画得很漂亮。

She let the painter paint her more beautiful.

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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TRENDS

THE BOOK THAT TELLS YOU THE ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS:

THE BOOK OF ANSWERS INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MIN 4

WHAT IF THERE WAS A BOOK THAT HELD THE ANSWERS TO YOUR GREATEST QUESTIONS? WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THAT BOOK HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND EVEN THE FUTURE? THE BOOK OF ANSWERS MAY BE THAT BOOK, AND A WAY TO GUIDE YOUR THOUGHTS TO DISCOVER THE ANSWERS TO ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS. HOW DOES IT WORK? FIRST, THINK OF A QUESTION YOU HAVE FOR THE BOOK. AFTER 10 TO 15 SECONDS, BEGIN TURNING THROUGH THE PAGES WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED. ONCE YOU FEEL A CONNECTION TO THE PAGES, OPEN YOUR EYES AND READ THE WORDS YOU’VE SELECTED. MANY TIMES, YOU WILL BE AMAZED

BY THE BOOK’S ANSWERS! WHILE IT CAN BE SAID THAT THESE ANSWERS ARE OFTEN VAGUE IN NATURE, I’VE FOUND THIS BOOK IS A FUN TOOL TO LOOK INWARD AND REFLECT ON YOUR QUESTIONS OR DESIRES. BY OPENING YOURSELF TO INTROSPECTION, YOU MAY GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR PROBLEM AND THE SOLUTIONS YOU TRULY SEEK.

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TRENDS

：答案书都可以回答 什么问题？ Q2：答案书怎么用？ Q1

告诉你所有问题的答案 的书——答案书 你想知道什么问题的答案呢？这个问 题可以是关于过去、现在或将来的。 是的，什么问题都可以！ 因为我有一本答案书，你想知道的答 案，都可以在这本书里找到。这本书 里每一页都有一个答案，你问什么问 题它都会给你一个答案。 答案书怎么用？ 把书放在桌子上，花10到15秒想一个 问题。最好是很具体的问题。当你想 好问题以后，把一只手放在书的下 面，一只手从后向前翻书。你可以闭 着眼睛翻，当你感觉已经翻好了，就 可以停在那一页，然后睁开眼睛。你 看到的那页上写的东西，就是你想要 的答案。 我有问题的时候，就喜欢用答案书。

用完答案书是什么感觉呢？很多时候候，答案 书给你的答案真的太神奇了！它让你觉得，这 就是你想要的答案。不过这些答案不是很具体 的，更多时候答案书是在启发你，让你明白自 己最想要的是什么。 下面是一些我问过的问题，和它给我的答案： Q：我跟朋友的想法不一样，我是对的吗？ A：对的，但是，你不能要求别人和你一样。 Q：我现在有喜欢的人吗？ A：也许吧。 Q：我要不要去追求她？ A：为什么不呢？ Q：我现在的工作会怎样？ A：你已经知道，它比以前好了很多。 如果你也和我一样，有一些问题还没解决，那 就买本答案书吧！我相信你一定会找到满意的 答案的。 作者：鱼柒

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VOCAB!

答案

dá àn answer / solution

将来

jiāng lái in the future / future / the future

秒

miǎo second (unit of time) / arc second (angular measurement unit) / (coll.) instantly

TEACHER'S NOTE

具体

jù tǐ concrete / definite / specific

这篇文章告诉了我们一个解 决问题的方法。那就是全神 贯注的思考。你遇到什么难 以解决的问题了吗？试试这 个方法吧。

翻

fān to turn over / to flip over / to overturn

停

tíng to stop

This article tells us a way to solve the problem. That is to concentrate on thinking.

Have you encountered any problems that are difficult to solve? Try this method.

具体

jù tǐ concrete / definite / specific

神奇

shén qí magical / mystical / miraculous

也许

yě xǔ perhaps / maybe

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语法：“关于” 关于 后边接名词，引出涉及的对象。 关于

“ ” “ ” is used before a noun, introducing the object to be talked about.

： 我最近看了一些关于中国文化的电影。 I have watched some films about Chinese culture. 我写了一本关于怎么玫瑰花的书。 Example

I wrote a book about roses.

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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LIFE & SCIENCE

CHICKENS CAN SWIM, BUT HIPPOS CAN'T? INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MIN 5

Did you know that chickens are better swimmers than hippos? Even though not all chickens are natural swimmers, they are better adapted to swimming in deep water than the hippopotamus.

But why? The answer to this mystery can be found in our shared biology, despite being completely separate species.

During the summer months, people around the world enjoy a quick swim to cool themselves on a hot day.

Chickens living in hot climates have learned a similar lesson, that the best way to cool off is by submerging in water. Oddly enough, chickens from colder regions do not share this ability to swim that these “hot chickens” have.

This brings us to the mystery of hippos, as they have adapted to water so well they might as well be considered aquatic. Yet despite this, it is a wellknown fact that they cannot swim.

They can’t even float!

The need to cool off has driven the hippopotamus to a life in the water, where they can prevent their large bodies from overheating. Despite this species’ familiarity with living in the water, you will only find hippos frequenting shallow areas because they truly cannot swim. Don’t worry about the hippos though, they can still walk in water very fast!

Editor

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：Kyle McHenry

LIFE & SCIENCE

鸡会游泳，但河马却 不会游泳？ ：在中国，南方的鸡会游泳吗？ ：鸡和河马谁可以学会游泳？

Q1 Q2

我们都知道鸭子、鹅会游泳，但是鸡不会游 泳。不过，有人说他们见过鸡游泳，那么鸡真 的会游泳吗？ 在南京，一个养鸡的叔叔说，有一次人太多 了，把一些鸡吓得跑到了水里，很快它们就学 会了游泳。 在北京，有人听说了这件事，就做了一个实 验：第一次，他把一只鸡放到水里，但是它很 快就跑到没有水的岸边了。第二次，他就把鸡 扔进水里，这只鸡游了三分钟就不能再游了。 后来他又试了很多次，发现每次这些鸡都只能 在水里游几分钟。

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其实，因为在中国南方，夏天非常热，有 时候温度可能比38℃还高。所以这里的鸡 为了凉快一些，慢慢地就学会了游泳。在 中国北方，夏天没有南方那么热，所以北 方的鸡就不需要学习游泳了。 不过你知道吗？每天都在水里的河马，是 不会游泳的。 我们出去旅游的时候，会看到一些河马在 水里睡觉。很多人也发现，水深的地方没 有河马，它们只会在水浅的地方。如果它 们不会游泳，那么为什么每天都在水里 呢？ 这是因为它们住在非常热的地方，如果不 在水里，就会缺水。缺水会对它们的身体 和皮肤都很不好。如果这个时候有危险的 话，它们就会因为缺水而不能很快地跑 走。 它们不会游泳，那么它们怎么在水里运动 呢？其实它们只是用腿在水里走。虽然它 们的身体很大，但是它们可以在水里走得 很快。 作者：Victoria

VOCAB!

鸭子

yā zi duck

吓

hè to scare / to intimidate / to threaten

实验

shí yàn experiment / test

岸边

àn biān shore

扔

TEACHER'S NOTE

文章讲了两个有趣的现象。南方的鸡会游 泳，因为南方特别热，鸡为了凉快一些， 慢慢学会了游泳；经常呆在水里的河马却 不会游泳，所以在水深的地方我们看不到 河马。 The article talks about two interesting phenomena. Chickens in the south can swim because it is very hot in the south. In order to cool down, chickens gradually learn to swim; Hippos who often stay in the water can't swim, so we can't see hippos in the deep water.

rēng to throw / to throw away

温度

wēn dù temperature

凉快

liáng kuai nice and cold / pleasantly cool

深

shēn deep / depth

浅

qiǎn shallow / light (color)

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：“就” 副词“就”可以放在动词前面做状语，表示说话人认为动作发生得早，进行得 快、顺利。 “就” can be used as an adverb modifier before a verb. Indicates that

in the speaker’s opinion, the action happened early or went on fast or smoothly.

： 我早上五点就起床了。 I got up at five in the morning 南方很热，所以那里的鸡很快就学会了游泳。 Example

It is very hot in the south, so the chickens there learned to swim really quickly.

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHINESE CHIVES Are you looking for a Chinese dish that looks, smells, and tastes great?

Look no further! Fried eggs with leeks are a classic, yet simple recipe that will impress anyone with an appetite for Chinese food. It is yet another example of a Chinese snack that has spread throughout the world, and is exceptionally popular in American restaurants as an appetizer.

All you need to make this delicious meal are leeks, rice, and eggs! With a little oil and seasoning salt, you can quickly fry these main ingredients to cook this timeless piece of Chinese cuisine for yourself.

Follow the detailed instructions below, and show others your kitchen skills!

Once you have mastered this recipe, you can make it your own by utilizing various herbs, spices, and unique ingredients to enhance this dish.

Just be careful not to stray too far from the original recipe!

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Editor Kyle McHenry

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MIN 5

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

韭菜炒鸡蛋 ： 想给谁做韭菜炒鸡蛋吃？ ：把韭菜炒成什么样子的时候可以关火？

Q1 Kevin Q2

前几天，我的美国朋友Kevin来我家玩。到了 快吃午饭的时候，我想到Kevin非常喜欢吃中 餐。所以，就用韭菜和鸡蛋给他做了韭菜炒 鸡蛋，还做了米饭。Kevin说韭菜炒鸡蛋太好 吃了！他很想学怎么做，准备回美国做给爸 爸妈妈吃。 所以，我告诉他韭菜炒鸡蛋是怎么做的，他 一下就学会了。现在，我把做的方法写下 来，你也可以学会哦。 准备什么？ 鸡蛋3个—3 eggs 韭菜 250克—250g leek 盐 6克—6g salt 油5克—5g oil TMM | 29

怎么做？ 1、 把韭菜洗干净，切成一段一段的， 每段长2-3cm。 2 、 把鸡蛋打破去皮，其他的放进碗 里。鸡蛋里放1克盐，再用筷子把鸡蛋 打散。 3、 开大火，锅里放5克油，等30秒。 等油热了以后，再把已经打散的鸡蛋 放进锅里。把火调小，炒2分钟。 4 、 最后，把切好的韭菜放进锅里， 再放5克盐。开大火，炒2分钟。如果 你看到韭菜的颜色变深了，就可以把 火关上。这个菜就做好啦！ 炒好的韭菜炒鸡蛋，不但颜色很好 看，而且闻起来也很香。最重要的是 吃起来更香。 对了，忘记告诉你们了，韭菜炒鸡蛋 和米饭一起吃，会更好吃！ 这个菜是不是很简单？几分钟时间， 你就可以用鸡蛋和韭菜做成一个好吃 的菜！如果你也喜欢中餐，那么就跟 着我一起做韭菜炒鸡蛋吧！你一定会 喜欢这个菜的！ 作者：鱼柒

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VOCAB!

韭菜

jiǔ cài Chinese chives

方法

fāng fǎ method / way / means

皮

pí peel/ skin / fur

盐

TEACHER'S NOTE

这是一篇关于怎么做韭菜炒鸡蛋的文 章。文章介绍了韭菜炒鸡蛋的材料和制 作过程。请注意文章用到的表示和动作 先后顺序的词语“先”“等.....”“再”。你也 根据这个菜谱来尝试一下吧。 This is an article about how to make fried eggs with leeks. This article introduces the material and production process of fried egg with leek. Please pay attention to the words "first", "wait....." and "then" used in the article to indicate the sequence of actions. Please try it according to this recipe.

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yán salt

油

yóu oil / fat

深

shēn deep / depth

锅

guō pot; pan

r e m m gra ew br 语法：再+V 副词“再”可以放在动词前面，表示动作或情况的重复出现。“再+V”表示还没有 发生的动作或情况重复出现。 The adverbs “再” can be put before a v. to indicate the recurrence of an action or situation。 “再+V” means the recurrence has not happened yet.

Example:

家里只有一个面包了，我们再买一点吧。 There is one bread at home, let’s buy more. 把鸡蛋里放入盐，再用筷子打散。

Put salt in the egg and break it with chopsticks.

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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TRENDS

The British Who

Went to China to Study

"Zhuangzi"

去中国研究《庄子》的英国人 Advanced Level Min 8 TMM | 33

TRENDS

AN IDIOM IS AN EXPRESSION OF LANGUAGE SO PECULIAR THAT THE TRANSLATION’S MEANING IS LOST. THE WORD REFERS TO A PHRASE THAT CANNOT BE UNDERSTOOD THROUGH THE SIMPLE DEFINITIONS OF THE WORDS WITHIN. “BLOWING OFF STEAM” IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN IDIOM YOU’LL COMMONLY HEAR IN AMERICA, AND IT MEANS “TO RELEASE FRUSTRATION TO THE POINT WHERE A PERSON BECOMES CALM AGAIN.” IT’S CONFUSING BECAUSE THE WORDS DON’T CONVEY THE NATURE OF WHAT IS TRYING TO BE COMMUNICATED. EVERY LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD USES IDIOMS, WHICH ONLY ADDS TO THE CONFUSION WHEN TRANSLATING BETWEEN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. MEET MORI, A BRITISH UNDERGRADUATE AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY. AS HE DELVES INTO HIS STUDIES OF ANCIENT CHINESE TEXTS, HE DISCOVERS AN OLD CHINESE IDIOM AND TRIES TO INTERPRET ITS LONGLOST MEANING. AS LANGUAGES EVOLVE OVER TIME, HE DISCOVERS THAT THE WORDS AND MEANINGS ALSO CHANGE. IDIOMS CAN QUICKLY BECOME CONFUSING, EVEN FOR THE PEOPLE THAT UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE!

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森是一个英国人，他在牛津大学读的本 科，研究生的时候申请到北京大学读哲 学。他很喜欢中国文化，尤其是《庄 子》。 在牛津，他的第一堂中文课学习的是古 文，是《孟子》里的一篇文章。这是什么 概念呢，就像一个人学习英语，字母还没 有学，第一节课直接学习莎士比亚的文 章。不过这也让他一下就喜欢上了中国的 古文，他觉得很有意思、也很智慧。 在中国人眼里，他是一个学霸。但他自己 不这么想。 “ 你知道吗，如果出生在中 国，我不可能考上牛津大学。”他笑了笑 接着说：“因为在英国，高中的时候可以 选择自己想学的内容。我的数学很不好， 所以我很早就放弃了数学。但我知道如果 我在中国，高考是必须考数学的，那我一 定考不上北京大学或者牛津大学。其实中 国是一个很重视学历的国家，不过英国不 是。我大四毕业申请去一个很有名的广告 公司实习，但是面试官因为我是牛津毕业 ：为什么森认为自己如果在中国是不可能考上 牛津大学的？ Q2：“呆若木鸡”是什么意思？ Q1

的，最后拒绝了我。他们觉得我被学校保 护得太好了，他们更想要能了解大众想法 的人。” 现在中国很流行一个词：内卷。森觉得这 个词很形象：“内卷就是向里卷起来。这 让我想起《庄子》里的一个故事。有一个 成语叫 ‘ 呆若木鸡 ’ 。 ‘ 木鸡 ’ 就是木头做的 鸡， ‘ 若 ’ 就是像。现在是形容一个人很 呆，像一只木头做的鸡。现在它是不太好 的词。不过以前，这是一个很好的词。” “ 关于这个成语，是有一个故事的。以前 有一个皇帝，他让一个人给他养斗鸡，他 要拿去比赛。第一天皇帝问养斗鸡的人， 他的鸡有没有养好。养斗鸡的人说还没 有。第二天皇帝又去了，养斗鸡的人还说 还没有养好。到了第五天，养斗鸡的人说 斗鸡已经养好了，可以比赛了。比赛那 天，这只鸡上场以后一动不动，和别的斗 鸡完全不一样。最后，和它比赛的鸡不明 白它为什么不动，都不敢靠近它。最后， 这只呆呆的鸡赢了比赛。有时候我们想 赢，可能不需要内卷。或者我们需要不做 那么多的事情，不去卷，也许就赢了。” 作者：豆子 TMM | 35

VOCAB!

研究生

yán jiū shēng graduate student / postgraduate student / research student

本科

běn kē undergraduate course

哲学

zhé xué philosophy

实习

shí xí to practice / field work / to intern / internship

尤其

yóu qí especially; particularly

面试官

古文

miànshì interviewer

拒绝

jù jué to refuse / to decline / to reject

gǔ wén old language / the Classics / Classical Chinese as a literary model, esp. in Tang and Song prose / Classical Chinese as a school subject

大众

概念

dà zhòng the masses / the great bulk of the population / popular (of music, science etc)

流行

liú xíng to propagate / (of a style of clothing, song etc) popular / fashionable

gài niàn concept / idea

重视

zhòng shì to attach importance to sth / to value

学历

xué lì educational background / academic qualifications

形象

xíng xiàng image / form / figure

申请

斗鸡

shēn qǐng to apply for sth / application form

dòu jī cock fighting

广告

靠近

kào jìn to be close to / to approach; to draw near TMM | 36

guǎng gào to advertise / a commercial / advertisement

r e m m gra ew br 语法：什么 疑问代词“什么”，表示疑问，用在句中可以直接做宾语，或者与后面的名词性成分一起作宾语。 This interrogative pronoun “什么” is used in interrogative sentences, serving as the object by itself or together with a nominal element following it.

Example:

这是什么概念呢？ What concept is this? 你打算送我什么礼物？

What gift are you going to give me?

TEACHER'S NOTE

文章中谈到了中英两国教育的差异，也谈到了森关于中国比较流行的“内卷”现象的看法。森通 过讲述呆若木鸡这个成语，来告诉人们有时候我们想赢，可以不用在一件事情上内卷，可以 找到其他的路径。 The article talks about the differences in education between China and Britain, and also about Sen's view on the relatively popular phenomenon of "inside roll" in China. Sen tells people that sometimes if we want to win, we can find other ways without getting involved in one thing.

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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SHORT STORY

WHAT DOES AMY LIKE? BEGINNER LEVEL

MIN 1

YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN AMY, YOU HAVE MADE YOUR MOTHER ANGRY! AMY HAS SOME QUIRKY BEHAVIOR, BUT AT LEAST HER STYLE SEEMS PRACTICAL AND ENDEARING. WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE AMY’S MOTHER, JUST REMEMBER THAT THINGS COULD BE WORSE. I CAN THINK OF A FEW BAD HABITS THAT ARE MORE DISTURBING THAN AMY’S PREFERENCES. DO YOU THINK THAT AMY’S LOVE OF RICE CUPS IS THE ONLY THING KEEPING HER OUT OF TROUBLE? IF YOU WERE AMY’S MOTHER, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? I THINK THEY SHOULD BOTH TRY GETTING SOME MORE PRODUCTIVE HOBBIES. PERHAPS THEY CAN FORM A STRONGER BOND BY TAKING A POTTERY CLASS TOGETHER!

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EDITOR KYLE MCHENRY

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SHORT STORY

艾米喜欢什么？ 艾米的电脑不喜欢电视。 为什么？ 因为艾米喜欢看电视，不喜欢玩电脑。 艾米的妈妈不喜欢杯子。 为什么？ 因为艾米想让妈妈给她买一个杯子， 她想用杯子吃米饭。 艾米最喜欢杯子和椅子。 为什么？ 因为艾米想坐在椅子上，一边 用杯子吃饭，一边看电视。 作者：豆子

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艾米喜欢椅子， 不喜欢桌子。 为什么? 因为艾米喜欢坐 在椅子上看电 视，不能坐在桌 子上看。

VOCAB! 杯子

BĒI ZI CUP / GLASS

椅子

TEACHER'S NOTE

YǏ ZI CHAIR

这个短文很适合和朋友做对 话练习。你可以和朋友聊一 聊，“你喜欢什么？”“为什 么？”

桌子

ZHUŌ ZI TABLE / DESK

电脑 DIÀN NǍO

THIS PASSAGE IS VERY

COMPUTER

SUITABLE FOR

电视

DIALOGUE PRACTICE WITH FRIENDS. YOU

DIÀN SHÌ

CAN CHAT WITH YOUR

TELEVISION; TV

FRIENDS, "WHAT DO YOU LIKE?" "WHY?"

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r e m m gra ew br 语法：连词“和” 连词“和”用于连接两个或两个以上并列的成分，表示一种并列 关系。 THE CONJUNCTION “ 和 ” IS USED TO CONNECT TWO

OR

MORE

ELEMENTS,

INDICATING

A

PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP.

EXAMPLE:

艾米最喜欢杯子和椅子。 AMY LIKES CUPS AND CHAIRS BEST.

我喜欢苹果和橘子。

I LIKE APPLES AND ORANGES.

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EDITOR WANG XINMIAO

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Learning Pinyin is easy as ABCDEFG...

WAIT! Where is the H?! https://www.themandarinweekly.com/new-page-3

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TEACHER'S NOTE

The end ...

This is an interesting and useful Chinese magazine. According to these articles, you will learn the story of Wang Zhaojun, one of the four most beautiful women in the history of China, and the culture of reconciliation in the Han Dynasty. Here you can also read the story about the foreigners learning Chinese. An Englishman is studying the Chinese cultural celebrity ZhuangZi. Let's listen to his views on what are the difference about England and Chinese education. In this issue of magazine, we also prepared a gourmet feast for you. Here is the famous snack "Donkey Roll". When you are walking in Beijing's alleys, you must taste this snack and experience Beijing's long history and delicious food.

At this time, you can also tell a friend the story of "Donkey Roll". How did this snack come from? What is the interesting story behind it? Where can I have authentic Beijing snacks? If just eating snacks is not enough, you can also learn how to make delicious and easy-cooking food: fried eggs with leeks. There are some interesting common sense in this issue, waiting for you to explore. For example, if you get lost in the wild, how can you tell the direction? Do you believe that chickens can swim, but hippos can't swim? What if you encounter a problem and can't find the answer? Do you want a book that can answer all questions?

This issue is colorful and all-encompassing. I hope you can learn Chinese vocabulary and grammar, understand Chinese culture, and communicate in Chinese. I wish you all a pleasant trip to learn Chinese. I look forward to seeing you next time!

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Editor Wang Xinmiao

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21 22 23 24 25

岸边 杯子 北半球 本科 厨师 垂直 答案 大众 电脑 电视 斗鸡 肚子 翻 方法 方向 妃子 概念 工具 古代 古文 广告 锅 后悔 画师 皇帝

àn biān

shore

bēi zi

cup / glass

Běi bàn qiú

Northern Hemisphere

běn kē

undergraduate course

chú shī

cook / chef

chuí zhí

perpendicular; vertical

dá àn

answer / solution

dà zhòng

the masses / the great bulk of the population / popular (of music, science etc)

diàn nǎo

computer

diàn shì

television; TV

dòu jī

cock fighting

dù zi

belly / abdomen / stomach

fān

to turn over / to flip over / to overturn

fāng fǎ

method / way / means

fāng xiàng

direction / orientation

fēi zi

imperial concubine

gài niàn

concept / idea

gōng jù

tool / instrument / utensil

gǔ dài

ancient times

gǔ wén

old language / the Classics / Classical Chinese as a literary model, esp. in Tang and Song prose / Classical Chinese as a school subject

guǎng gào

to advertise / a commercial / advertisement

guō hòu huǐ

pot; pan to regret / to repent

huà

painter

huáng dì

emperor

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Glossary

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皇宫 huáng imperial palace gōng 将来 jiāng lái in the future / future / the future 金黄色 jīn huáng gold color sè 韭菜 jiǔ cài Chinese chives 拒绝 jù jué to refuse / to decline / to reject 具体 jù tǐ concrete / definite / specific 具体 jù tǐ concrete / definite / specific 靠近 kào jìn to be close to / to approach; to draw near 凉快 liáng kuai nice and cold / pleasantly cool propagate / (of a style of clothing, song etc) 流行 liú xíng topopular / fashionable 驴 lǘ donkey 迷路 mí lù to lose the way / lost 面试官 miànshì interviewer second (unit of time) / arc second (angular 秒 miǎo measurement unit) / (coll.) instantly 年轮 nián lún annual ring / growth ring 碰 pèng to touch / to meet with / to bump 皮 pí peel/ skin / fur 其中 qí zhōng among / in / included among these 浅 qiǎn shallow / light (color) 扔 rēng to throw / to throw away 软 ruǎn soft / flexible 商量 shāng to consult / to talk over / to discuss liang 申请 shēn qǐng to apply for sth / application form 深 shēn deep / depth 深 shēn deep / depth

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香

shén qí

magical / mystical / miraculous

shí xí

to practice / field work / to intern / internship

shí yàn

experiment / test

tíng

to stop

wēn dù temperature hè

to scare / to intimidate / to threaten

xiāng

fragrant / sweet smelling / aromatic / savory or appetizing / (to eat) with relish / (of sleep) sound / perfume or spice / joss or incense stick

小吃 xiǎo chī snack / refreshments 形象 xíng xiàng image / form / figure 学历 xué lì educational background / academic qualifications 鸭子 yā zi duck jiū graduate student / postgraduate student / 研究生 yán shēng research student 盐 yán salt 也许 yě xǔ perhaps / maybe 野营 yě yíng to camp 椅子 yǐ zi chair 影子 yǐng zi shadow 尤其 yóu qí especially; particularly 油 yóu oil / fat 哲学 zhé xué philosophy nán 指南针 zhǐzhēn compass 重视 zhòng shì to attach importance to sth / to value 桌子 zhuō zi table / desk

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神奇 实习 实验 停 温度 吓

Coming Next In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. Where is a very special place you can go to when traveling in China?

2. On the plane, what's the story of the person sitting next to Feifei?

3. How to make Garlic Broccoli?

4. What is a very special service on China's highspeed rail?

5. What Are the Dogs Doing When I am Away?

6. What can robots do today?

7. · What is the difference between Chinese and American filial piety?

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