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爱吃莲藕的人看过来！

后羿射日

热衷于上香的中国年轻人

Lotus Roots Lovers, Come and Eat! | 29

Hou Yi Shooting the Sun | 10

Young Chinese who love incense | 18

Editor's Note Welcome to an enriching journey through the vibrant pages of this issue of The Mimir Magazine. Within these digital pages, we invite you to immerse yourself in a diverse tapestry of stories that traverse cultures, time, and experiences. From ancient legends to modern-day passions, each article promises to ignite your curiosity and transport you to realms both familiar and unexplored.

Embark on an adventure with us as we delve into the awe-inspiring myth of Hou Yi Shooting the Sun, a tale that echoes through the corridors of time. Then, venture deep into the heart of the wilderness with The Heart of the Jungle: Chitwan National Park, where nature's majesty unfolds in its purest form.

Indulge your senses in the culinary delight of Lotus Roots Lovers, Come and Eat!, as we explore the rich flavors of tradition through the lens of cuisine. And when the winds of autumn beckon, discover the magic within Great Therapy for Your Throat: Autumn-Pear Syrup, a concoction that not only soothes but connects us to the season.

Uncover the art of conservation with Can You Plant Trees “On Foot”?, a unique perspective on contributing to the world around us. Explore the intricacies of High Sensitivity: A Special Talent, and learn how embracing this gift can lead to a life of empowerment.

Elevate your botanical knowledge with a peek into the world of Air Plants, a revelation of nature's marvels that thrive in the most unexpected places. Finally, we dive into the intriguing realm of spirituality with Chinese Young People Who Are Keen on Incense, a glimpse into the intersection of tradition and modern life.

With each article, we invite you to traverse borders, cultures, and eras, discovering connections that echo in the very fabric of our shared humanity. So, let the adventure begin as we embark on a journey that celebrates the diversity and unity of our world.

Happy reading,

Amanda English Editor for TMW Sept.15, 2023 TMM | 01

t e e Mditors

d E r u O

I'm a curious soul with a tale of twists and turns. Minnesota bore witness to my first steps, but destiny whisked me off to China at just five years old. My father's work became my passport to a world of new sights, sounds, and languages, immersing me in the vibrant tapestry of Chinese life.

Those formative years in China painted my memories with vivid strokes—a medley of bustling markets, unfamiliar tastes, and a language that flowed effortlessly from my lips. Yet, life's journey eventually guided me back to the familiar shores of the United States at twelve, where the language slipped away like sand through my fingers.

A fire to rekindle my connection blazed within me. Fuelled by a love for Chinese culture and history, I embarked on a mission to revive my language skills. And so, I find myself today, proudly contributing as an English editor and writer for The Mimir Magazine. Within these pages, I weave my journey into words, seeking to bridge divides and share the stories that unite us all.

As I delve into each article, I invite you to join me on a voyage that transcends borders and languages. The pages of The Mimir Magazine hold tales that celebrate our shared humanity, reminding us that while our paths may differ, our stories ultimately converge.

My

name

is

Huang

Dongmei,

and

both

my

undergraduate and master's degrees are in Chinese International Education. I can speak English and Vietnamese, as well as Cantonese and Hakka dialects. I have been engaged in online teaching Chinese as a foreign language for three years, teaching courses mainly in Chinese, YCT, and HSK&HSKK exam preparation courses. My teaching style is lively and I am good at guidance. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guzheng and writing calligraphy, and I am currently learning how to cook. In teaching, what one enjoys is the process of mutual learning and teaching. The happiest thing is to receive sincere confessions from students and friends. The content they love most is not knowledge but emotional value, and what they want most is to become a foreign Chinese teacher who can write novels.

TMM | 02

CONTENT

TRENDS

热衷于上香的中国年轻人 Can You Plant Trees “On Foot”? 走路也能种树？ Young Chinese who love incense

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING Lotus Roots Lovers, Come and Eat!

爱吃莲藕的人看过来！

Great Therapy for Your Throat: Autumn-Pear Syrup

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让喉咙舒服的秋梨膏 ASIAN CULTURE Hou Yi Shooting the Sun

后羿射日

10

The Heart of the Jungle: Chitwan National Park

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森林的心脏—奇旺国家公园 LIFE & SCIENCE

高敏感：一个特别的天赋 Do You Know Air Plants? 你知道空气植物吗？ High Sensitivity: A Special Talent

Click here to listen to audio recordings of this issue on YouTube

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EASY

INTERESTING

S H Ū

C À I

蔬 菜

V E G E T A B L E S www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-mandarin-chinese-beginner-tickets690588537907?aff=oddtdtcreator 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

LIFE & SCIENCE

YOU KNOW AIR PLANTS?

TMM | 06

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 5 MINS

20 23

LIFE & SCIENCE

你 知 道

空 气 植 物 吗 ？

我很喜欢植物，但是我真的不会养。因为我工作很忙，所以没 有很多的时间照顾它们。有一天我去凯文家玩，发现他养了一种 神奇的植物：空气植物。它们不需要泥土，不需要水，在空气里 就可以活得很好。这真是太酷了！凯文看我很喜欢这种植物，和 我说了很多空气植物的事情。 空气植物有很多，像霸王凤梨, 蜜桃小精灵等。它们都很小，有 的叶子会变颜色，有的还可以开花呢。虽然它们都有根，但是它 们的根只有固定植物的作用。它们的叶子会像根一样，吸收空气 里的水分和养分。 空气植物不需要泥土，也不需要浇水，它们真的那么容易养 吗？我们需要注意什么？ 第一，我们需要给它们喷雾补水。如果你在很热的地方，可能 每天都需要给它们做一次喷雾。 第二，喷雾的时候，不要喷太多。因为喷得太多，水会留在叶 子的中间，植物容易生病。 第三，如果我们忘了给它们喷雾，植物变干。我们可以把它放 在水里，等待2-3个小时，再拿出来晒干。这样植物可以继续活 下去。 第四，不同的空气植物需要的太阳光也不同。如果植物的叶子 很绿、很薄或很细，它们不需要太多的阳光；但是如果植物的叶 子有点白，而且很厚，它们需要比较多的太阳光。 第五，空气植物都需要在通风的地方生活，这样它们才能在空 气中得到足够多的水分和养分。 如果你喜欢，你也可以把几个空气植物放在木头上、玻璃容器 里，或者跟其他的花和植物放在一起。如果读到这里，你觉得空 气植物有意思，就去买一个在家里养吧！ TMM | 07

作者：Kate

VOCAB! 凤梨

植物

fèng lí

zhí wù

pineapple

颜色

plant

养

yán sè

yǎng

color

根

to raise (animals) / to bring up (children) / to keep (pets) / to support

gēn

/ to give birth

root

照顾

浇水

zhào gu

jiāo shuǐ

to take care of / to show

to water

喷雾

consideration / to attend to / to look after

pēn wù

神奇

mist spray / atomizing

补水

shén qí magical / mystical / miraculous

bǔ shuǐ

空气

Water replenishment

通风

kōng qì air / atmosphere

tōng fēng

泥土

airy / ventilation / to ventilate /

ní tǔ

to disclose information

earth; soil

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语法：语气副词“真是”

r e m m gra ew br

语气副词“真是”常在感叹句里出现，表感叹。“真是”后面常跟形容词。 The adverb of mood“真是”often appears in exclamatory sentences, indicating exclamation.“真是”is followed by an adjective. ：

Structure Subject + true + (degree adverb) + adjective/sth

： 1.这个女孩真是太美了!

Examples

What a beautiful girl she is!

蚊子真是讨厌！

2.

Mosquitoes are so annoying.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

神奇植物在哪里？本篇空气植物就是！本篇介绍了空气植物的种类、特点以及培养方法。当我们遇 到之前没见过的东西时，为了抒发内心激动的情感，常常会使用感叹词。比如，看完这篇文章，我 会说“空气植物真是太可爱了！我也想拥有。”如果你吃到了一道喜欢的美食，也可以用“这简直太美 味了！”,来表达你的喜爱之情。 Where are the magic plants? This air plant is! This paper introduces the types, characteristics and cultivation methods of air plants. When we encounter something we haven't seen before, we often use interjections to express our emotional excitement. For example, I would say“what a cute plant! I want it

。”If you eat a dish you like, you can also use the phrase “how delicious food

is!”to show your love!

Editor:Huang Dongmei TMM | 09

ASIAN CULTURE

HOU YI G N I T O O SH THE SUN Imagine a time long ago, when the sky held not just one, but ten suns—each a child of the Heavenly Emperor. These suns resided on a massive tree by the Eastern Sea, painting the heavens with their fiery glow. They took turns to shine on the world, making life joyful for everyone, humans and animals alike. But as the years passed, these suns grew restless, and their brilliance became a curse rather than a blessing.

This is the story of how a skilled archer named Hou Yi embarked on a quest to bring balance back to the world by taming the excessive suns. Join me as we journey into a world of celestial intrigue and discover how one man's arrows changed the course of history.

Editor:Amanda

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 5 MINS TMM | 10

ASIAN CULTURE

：要到天上工作的太阳，会在哪里休息？ Q2：十个太阳到了天上，世界有什么变化？

Q1:

很久以前，天上有十个太阳，他们都是天帝的儿 子。这十个太阳和他们的妈妈都住在东海边的大 树上，他们像十个燃烧的小鸟。其中，有九个在 矮一点的树上休息，还有一个在高一点的树上休 息。天帝每天都会选一个太阳到最高的树枝上休 息，第二天那个太阳需要到天上工作。有了太 阳，人们过着快乐的生活，人和动物也能做好朋 友。 这样的生活过了很长时间，十个太阳开始觉得没 意思了。一天上午，十个太阳都到了天上。他们 像十个大火球一样，烤坏了人们吃的东西，烤干 了地上的水，也烤死了很多人和动物。人们想， 如果以后每天都是十个太阳工作，那人和动物都 没办法生活了。

后 羿 射 日

天帝知道了这件事，他决定杀死九个太阳。他听 说后羿很会射箭，这世界上没有他射不到的东 西。天帝找到了后羿，告诉他去把九个太阳射下 来。 后羿走了很远的路来到了东海边。他看到了十个 太阳都在天上，天气非常热。后羿拿起箭，对着 天上的太阳，射了出去。第一次，他射下了三个 太阳，第二次，他射下了六个太阳，九个太阳一 个一个地消失了。 从那天开始，天上只有一个太阳了。这个太阳每 天都要工作。这样，人和动物又过上了快乐的生 活。 TMM | 11

作者：一凡

VOCAB!

：

TEACHE'S NOTE

《后羿射日》是中国的神话故事之一，讲的是一 个英雄用弓箭把天上的九个太阳射下来的故事。 相比那些天神去拯救人的传说，我觉得《后羿射 日》有趣在于塑造了一个可以对抗天地，救民于 水火的人类英雄，体现了人定胜天的中华思想文 化。 当然，如果你是一个热衷关注细节的人，或许会 有一些困惑。比如我的学生会好奇“为什么太阳住 在树上，他们不会把树给烤死吗？”在中国古代， 常用一种有着三只脚的黑鸟来象征太阳，有人 说，“日”中间的一横指的是小鸟，也有人说，这 种鸟就是今天我们所说的乌鸦。虽然无法证实远 古的真相，但是给我们留下了无限的想象空间。

天帝

tiān dì God of heaven / Celestial emperor

东海

dōng hǎi East China Sea / East Sea (Chinese mythology and ancient geography)

燃烧

rán shāo to ignite / to combust / to burn / combustion / flaming

矮 ǎi

Hou Yi Shooting the Sun is one of the Chinese

low / short (in length)

mythological stories, which tells the story of a

树枝

hero shooting down nine suns in the sky with a

shù zhī

bow and arrow. Compared to the legends of

branch / twig

heavenly gods saving people, I think the

火球

interesting part that it portrays a human hero

huǒ qiú

who can fight against god and save the people in

fire ball

danger, reflecting the Chinese ideology culture

烤

of man conquering nature.

Of course, if you are paying attention to details,

kǎo

you may have some confusions. For example,

to roast / to bake / to broil

杀

one of my students was curious about“why ten hot suns didn't burn the tree?”In ancient China, a

shā

black bird with three legs was commonly used to

to kill / to murder

symbolize the sun. Some people said that the

射箭

horizontal in the middle of “

shè jiàn

日 ”refers to a small

bird, and others said that the bird is what we call

archery / to shoot an arrow

crow in today. Although it is impossible to

消失

confirm the ancient truth, it leaves us with

xiāo shī

infinite space for imagination.

to disappear; to fade away TMM |12

r e m m gra ew br 语法：像……(一样) “像”是明喻的标志词语，“像……(一样)”表示两种不同之间存在的相像，除了“像”也可以 用“好像”一词。“像”可以直接作谓语动词使用。 “像”is a symbolic word for a simile, and“像……一样”represents the similarity between two different things. In addition to “像”,“好像”can also be used, commonly used in spoken language. It is worth noting that “像”can be directly used as a predicate verb.

Structure:

像+sb/sth （一样） Exanple:

月牙像小船。

1.

The crescent moon is like a small boat.

他跑得像风一样快。

2.

He ran like the wind.

Editor:Huang Dongmei

TMM | 13

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

Intermediate level 5 Mins

GREAT THERAPY FOR YOUR THROAT: AUTUMN-PEAR SYRUP Travel back to the Tang Dynasty, where an emperor's unshakable cough worried everyone. Despite palace doctors and countless medicines, relief eluded him.

That's when an outsider, a doctor, brought a solution – Autumn Pear Syrup.

The emperor tried it, and within days, his cough eased. Ecstatic, he rewarded the doctor generously. The news spread, and soon, others found comfort in Autumn Pear Syrup. It's not just about healing; this ancient remedy turned into a delicious tradition that you can enjoy too.

Sip it, mix it, or spread it – the choice is yours!

TMM | 14

Editor:Amanda

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

让喉咙舒服 的秋梨膏

：秋梨膏可以治什么病？ Q2 ：做秋梨膏要用什么样的梨？ Q1

在唐朝的时候，有一个皇帝的身体不是很好，经常咳嗽。皇宫里很 多有名的医生都给皇帝治疗过，皇帝也吃了很多药，但是，他的病 还是没有好。皇帝自己很着急，他的妻子和大臣们也很担心。 皇宫外面的一个医生知道这件事情以后，也想给皇帝治疗。皇宫里 的人让他带着自己的东西进了皇宫。他和皇帝说：“吃了它，您的咳 嗽就会好很多的，喉咙也会更舒服。”皇帝听了医生的话，就吃了这 个东西。过了几天，他的咳嗽真的好了很多。皇帝很开心，给了医 生很多钱。 后来，其他人也可以吃到这个东西，它让经常咳嗽的人都变好了。 这个有用的东西就是秋梨膏。 秋梨膏是用秋天的梨做的。秋天很少下雨，空气会比较干燥，人们 会很容易咳嗽。吃一些梨，你的喉咙会很舒服。 秋梨膏虽然是给皇帝吃的药，但它做起来非常简单。把秋天的梨、 蜂蜜和一些中药一起煮。煮1个小时后，把梨和中药都拿出来，继续 煮1个小时。梨汁和蜂蜜就一样浓稠了，秋梨膏就做好了。在这些东 西里，最重要的就是梨了。而且，一定要用秋天的梨。 做好的秋梨膏和蜂蜜一样好吃。你可以直接吃它，也可以放到水或 者牛奶里喝。我们吃面包的时候，也可以把秋梨膏放在上面一起吃 哦。 作者：汀帆 TMM | 15

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

VOCAB!

咳嗽

ké sou to cough

唐朝

担心

táng cháo

dān xīn

Tang dynasty (618-907)

anxious / worried / uneasy

huáng dì

gān zào

皇帝

干燥

emperor

咳嗽

to dry (of weather, paint,

to cough

着急

fēng mì

to worry; to feel anxious

jiǎn dān

cement etc)

蜂蜜

ké sou

honey

简单

zháo jí

治疗

simple / not complicated

to treat (an illness) / medical

nóng chóu

浓稠

zhì liáo treatment / therapy

thick / dense and creamy

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

语法：“和/跟……一样”

r e m m gra ew br

和/跟……一样”表示两个不同的人或事物具有同样的特征，后面可以用形容词表示比较的某一方面。如“一样好 吃”表示好吃的程度相同。否定式的结构为“和/跟……不一样”。需要注意，使用否定式时，“不一样”一定在句 尾，不可以在后面加任何内容。 “

和 / 跟 …… 一样 ”indicates that two different people or things share the same characteristics, and can be followed by adjectives to indicate a certain aspect of comparison. Like “一样好吃” means the degree of taste is the same. The negative structure is“和/跟……不一样”. It should be noted that when using the negative form, “不 一样”must be at the end of the sentence and no content can be added after it. “

和 跟 一样+（adj）

Structure: A+ / +B+

： 1.哥哥和弟弟一样高。 Examples

My brother is as tall as my younger brother.

她的汉语说得跟中国人一样好。

2.

She speaks Chinese as well as Chinese people.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

本文介绍了秋梨膏的来源、做法和吃法。秋梨膏吃起来不但不苦，反而很甜，对治疗咳嗽也很有效果，这其中起重要作用 的就是梨了。为什么秋梨膏一定要用秋天的梨呢？这也许是因为万物相生相克的道理。咳嗽是秋天容易犯的病，那么必定 在秋天能找到与之相克的食物。总之，吃水果对我们很有帮助，不是有一句话说：一天一个苹果，医生远离我吗？ This article introduces the source, method, and eating method of Autumn Pear Syrup. Autumn Pear Syrup is not only not bitter, but also very sweet.It is also very effective in the treatment of cough, which plays an important role in pear. Why must autumn pears be used for Autumn Pear Syrup? This may be due to the principle that all things are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. Cough is a common disease in autumn, so it is inevitable to find food that matches it. In short, eating fruits is very helpful for us. Isn't there a saying: an apple a day keeps the doctor away from me?

Editor:Huang Dongmei TMM | 17

TRENDS

incense

热衷于上香的中国年轻人 TMM | 18

Young Chinese who love

Advanced Level 8 Mins

TRENDS

"Between work and progress, they choose to offer incense; between seeking others and seeking self, they choose to seek Buddha." This trending phrase unveils a remarkable shift in millennials' behavior – an unexpected embrace of temple visits.

Beyond leisure, temples provide solace. Temple merchandise gains traction, with young seekers queuing for tokens like lucky bracelets believed to bring prosperity, health, or love.

Why this change? Burnout from societal pressures pushes millennials towards spiritual refuge. Unlike predecessors, they prioritize personal values and inner desires, seeking divine guidance in an unpredictable world.

Follow the author, as we delve into millennials' newfound temple affinity and uncover the motivations behind this intriguing trend.

Editor:Amanda

TMM | 19

：当代年轻人放松身心的方式有哪些？ Q2：年轻人去寺院除了许愿，还会做什么？ Q1

最近有一个句子非常火：在上班和上进之间，选择了上 香；在求人和求己之间，选择了求佛。 传统观念里，年龄大一些的中国人才对去寺庙上香感兴 趣。但是在现在的寺庙里，你可以看到非常多的年轻人。 数据显示，今年以来寺庙相关景区门票订单量同比增长三 倍多。这里，90后和00后占了一半左右。更有意思的事情 是，和跟月老求姻缘相比，年轻人们对财神更虔诚。在变 有钱和有伴侣之间，很显然变有钱对他们来说更有安全 感，也仿佛更可控。 除了去海边度假和去主题公园玩，越来越多的年轻人选择 去寺庙放松身心，寺庙旅游在90后和00后中爆火。寺庙旺 盛的香火背后，是年轻人虔诚的面孔。他们一个人或者成 群结队地跪在寺庙里，借由手里的香火向神明许愿。 不仅是许愿，年轻人也很热衷于买各种寺庙周边。在北京 卷：

的雍和宫，每天早上开门前的一个小时，年轻人已经 排好队等在门外，为的就是开门后第一时间买到手 串。这些手串有的是关于财运的，有的是关于学业 的，有的是关于健康的，也有的是关于爱情的。年轻 人也会在社交媒体上分享哪个寺庙或者哪里的手串更 灵验，这让更多的年轻人涌入寺庙。 为什么年轻人开始热衷于去寺庙了？ 年轻人被“卷” [1] 累了。和80后不一样，中国的90后和 00 后们更遵从自己的内心。他们不喜欢高压的职场， 更喜欢可以发挥自己个性和特长的环境。但是他们的 上级大部分是80后，内卷的始作俑者。这让他们在职 场感到无力。 另外，社会结构已经基本固定，个人的努力对结果的 改变作用不大。他们认清了这点后，就把希望寄托在 神明身上了。这是一个在美好愿望和残酷现实对立下 的解决方案。 每一代人都有自己的生存方式，或许自己可以社会、 可以和自己和解就是最优的方式。 作者：暖暖

内卷", refers to irrational internal competition.

[1] “ ” Here refers to "i

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VOCAB! 上进

财神

cái shén god of wealth

shàng jìn

虔诚

to make progress / to do better / fig.

qián chéng pious / devout / sincere

ambitious to improve oneself / to move

成群结队

forwards

上香

chéng qún jié duì

shàng xiāng

making up a group, forming a troupe

Go to a temple to pray

(idiom); in large numbers / as a large

求

crowd

香火

qiú to seek / to look for / to request / to

xiāng huǒ

demand / to beseech

incense burning in front of a temple /

观念

burning joss sticks

许愿

guān niàn notion / thought / concept / sense / views

xǔ yuàn

/ ideology / general impressions

to make a wish / to make a vow / to

年龄

promise a reward

周边

nián líng

zhōu biān

(a person's) age

寺庙

periphery / rim / surroundings / all around / perimeter

sì miào

灵验

temple

数据

líng yàn

shù jù

efficacious / effective / (of a

data / numbers / digital

prediction) accurate / correct

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语法：“热衷于……”

当我们对某事非常感兴趣，频繁或每次都很投入很长时间去做，且不会感到厌倦。 通常“热衷于……”显现的是某人对某事物的喜爱，不带有情感的褒贬。

When we are very interested in something, frequently or every time we invest a long time in it, and do not feel bored. Usually, “ criticism.

热 衷 于 ……” shows someone's love for something, without emotional praise or

热衷于+verbal phrase

Structure: sb+ Examples:

年轻人热衷于考公务员。

1.

1. Young people are enthusiastic about taking the civil service exam.

我爸爸热衷于钓鱼。

2.

2. My dad is passionate about fishing.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章以年轻人为视角，在当今中国的一种有趣现象：求神拜佛。文章分析了年轻人去寺庙的原因和游 玩方式。在这出现了两个和兴趣有关的句型，第一个句型“对……感兴趣”表示有兴趣，第二个句型“热衷 于……”表示有强烈的兴趣。如果你是刚刚喜欢上了某一个东西，你可以使用第一个句型就正好合适，如果 你有一个爱好，经常花很多时间在上面，在做这件事时候，你觉得很快乐，那就可以用“热衷于……”来表达 你对它的喜爱啦！那么看完故事的你，有没有对上香感兴趣呢？ This article takes a young person's perspective on an interesting phenomenon in China today: seeking God and worshipping Buddha. The article analyzes the reasons and ways of young people visiting temples.

There are two sentence patterns related to interest here. The first sentence pattern "“

对 …… 感 兴

趣 ”indicates interest, and the second sentence pattern “ 热衷于 ……”indicates strong interest. If you have just fallen in love with something, you can use the first sentence structure that is just right. If you have a hobby and often spend a lot of time on it, and feel happy doing it, then you can use“ your love for it! So after reading the story, are you interested in Shangxiang?

热衷于……”to express

Editor:Huang Dongmei TMM | 22

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tóng xué

http://www.themandarinweekly/kickstart TMM | 23

ASIAN CULTURE

THE HEART OF THE JUNGLE: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

森林的心脏—奇旺国家公园 Intermediate level 5 Mins

Ever experienced Chitwan National Park? A must for Nepal travelers. It's Nepal's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture this: elephant rides, river cruises, encounters with one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers.

Explore on foot or jeep inside the park. Jeeps are less intimate, but noisy. Foot exploration's a thrilling option. Guides ensure safety and share stories about spotting tigers and rhinos. Animal lover? Chitwan National Park promises an engaging adventure! Let’s read about it now!

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Editor:Amanda

ASIAN CULTURE

你去过奇旺国家公园吗？如果你去尼泊尔旅游，一定要去这里。它 是尼泊尔的第一个国家公园，而且还是世界自然遗产。虽然这是个 公园，但是这里有很多有意思的动物。在这里，你可以骑着大象走 一走，可以坐河里的小船，还可以看到独角犀牛和孟加拉虎呢。 大家去奇旺玩的时候，可以走路或者坐吉普车进去。 如果你不喜欢和动物面对面，坐吉普车会更好一点。但是吉普车有 很大的声音，动物听到了会害怕，所以你看到的动物可能很少。 如果你很喜欢动物，可以选择走路进去，这才是最好玩的。走路的 时候，最少会有两个老师和你一起走。这两位老师会保护你，还会 给你讲故事，比如这里有哪些有意思的动物、怎么找到孟加拉虎和 独角犀牛等。 但是，现在孟加拉虎越来越少了，它已经是珍稀动物了，需要大家 的保护。有一些孟加拉虎住在奇旺公园里，所以很多人来奇旺都想 看到它们。不过它们好像不喜欢人，如果远远地看到人，就会跑 开，所以能看见孟加拉虎的人很少。如果你能看到它们，那你一定 是个非常幸运的人。 大家在奇旺公园走路的时候，很有可能会和一些很大的动物面对 面，这时候要怎么做呢？遇到懒熊的时候，一定不要跑，和别人站 在一起，发出很大的声音，它就会走开。如果是孟加拉虎，你都不 需要做什么，它看到人就会很快离开。但是如果你看到一个不害怕 人的孟加拉虎，也不要跑，用你的眼睛看着它的眼睛，过一会它就 走了。 这里有很多别的公园没有的动物，比如孟加拉虎、独角犀牛、懒 熊。如果你非常喜欢动物，一定要去奇旺国家公园玩一玩，你会玩 得很有意思！ 作者：Victoria TMM | 25

大家在奇旺公园走路的时候，很有可能会和一些很大的动物面对面，这时候要怎么做呢？ 遇到懒熊的时候，一定不要跑，和别人站在一起，发出很大的声音，它就会走开。如果是 孟加拉虎，你都不需要做什么，它看到人就会很快离开。但是如果你看到一个不害怕人的 孟加拉虎，也不要跑，用你的眼睛看着它的眼睛，过一会它就走了。 这里有很多别的公园没有的动物，比如孟加拉虎、独角犀牛、懒熊。如果你非常喜欢动 物，一定要去奇旺国家公园玩一玩，你会玩得很有意思！ 作者：Victoria TMM | 26

VOCAB! 公园

声音

gōng yuán

shēng yīn

park

voice / sound

shì jiè

bǎo hù

world

to protect / to defend

yíchǎn

yǒu yì si

heritage / legacy / inheritance /

interesting / meaningful /

bequest

enjoyable / fun

jí pǔ chē

zhēn xī

jeep (military vehicle) (loanword)

rare / precious and uncommon

hài pà

xìng yùn

to be afraid / to be scared

fortunate / lucky / fortune / luck

世界

保护

遗产

有意思

吉普车

珍稀

害怕

幸运

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语法：“……或者……”

r e m m a r g brew

或者”表示选择，通常是两个选择之间，用“或者”表示可以任选一个。 “或者”indicates a choice, usually between two choices, and“或者”indicates that either option can be “

chosen.

Structure:

、 或者B……

2、……，或者……

1 A

Examples:

坐地铁或者公交车都可以。

1.

You can take the subway or bus.

你可以在这里等他，或者打电话给他。

2.

You can wait for him here or call him.

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TEACHE'S NOTE

这篇文章介绍了奇旺国家公园的特点以及游玩方式。相比于普通的公园来说，奇旺国家公园不仅可以看 到有意思的动物，也可以欣赏森林里的风景，是个旅游的好去处。文章出现了不少的关联词。关联词的 使用有两种情况，一种是由两个词组成一组的关联词，如“虽然……，但是……”“如果……，就/那……”，另 一种是由单个词组成的关联词，如“但是/可是……”“所以/因此……”等等。关联词可以让我们在阅读中快 速梳理前后文的大意，要学会利用它们。 This article introduces the characteristics and modes of play of Qiwang National Park. Compared to ordinary parks, Qiwang National Park not only allows you to see interesting animals, but also enjoys the scenery in the forest, making it a great destination for tourism. The article has many related words. There are two situations in the use of conjunctions. One is a group of conjunctions composed of two words, such as …… ……”“ …… / ……” The other is a conjunction composed of

虽然 ，但是 如果 ，就 那 ， individual words, such as “但是/可是……”“所以/因此……”.Related words can help us quickly sort out the main idea of the previous and subsequent texts in reading, we should learn to use them.

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FOOD IS EVERYTHING

Lotus Roots Lovers, Come and Eat! As autumn rolls in, a culinary delight takes center stage – the season of savoring lotus roots arrives. And for someone like me, who holds a fondness for all things fried, this time of year means indulging in a beloved treat: the crispy and tempting Lotus Root Boxes.

Imagine this: succulent minced pork embraced by two slices of lotus root, their flavors harmonizing after a deep-fry session that works its magic. The lotus root acts as a natural "container," elegantly housing the savory filling within, thus earning its moniker "Lotus Root Box." Just the thought of these delectable creations is enough to trigger a mouthwatering reaction.

So, come along as I guide you through the art of crafting these delectable treats – be prepared for a culinary adventure that promises a feast for your senses!

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Editor:Amanda

FOOD IS EVERYTHING

爱吃莲藕的人看过来！ 秋天是吃藕的季节。我很喜欢吃油炸的东西， 每年秋天我都会吃炸藕盒。炸藕盒就是把猪肉 馅放在两片莲藕里，然后用油炸。莲藕像一 个“盒子”，把肉馅放在里面，所以我们叫它藕 盒。炸好以后，外面的莲藕非常好吃，里面的 肉馅也很香。说到这里，我的口水都要流出来 了，哈哈。下面让我告诉你怎么做炸藕盒吧， 你一定会喜欢的。 准备什么？ 莲藕1节——1 piece of lotus root 猪肉馅200克——chopped pork 200g 小葱 10克——root spring onions 10g 淀粉10克——starch 10g 酱油10克 ——soy sauce 10g 食盐5克——salt 3g 花椒粉2克——Chinese pepper 2g 鸡蛋1个 ——1 egg 红薯淀粉50克——sweet potato starch 50g 面粉50克——flour 50g 水55克——water 55g 油—— 10g TMM | 30

怎么做？ 、先把莲藕和姜用水洗干净。把莲藕和姜的皮去 掉。把莲藕放到水里面泡五分钟，这样莲藕不会变 黑。把生姜切碎。 1

、把淀粉和3克盐放到猪肉馅里，搅拌一下。

2

、把莲藕拿出来，切成1-2cm的片。

3

、把猪肉馅放在2片藕片中间，用手把它们压好。

4

、找一个碗，把50克面粉和50克淀粉放进去，再 放一个鸡蛋、55克水和2克盐，搅拌均匀。面糊就 做好了。 5

、把莲藕放进这个碗里，让每个莲藕都裹上面 糊。 6

、找一个锅，把10克油放进去。如果你喜欢可以 多放一些油，炸的藕盒会更好吃。开火，油到了 160℃的时候，把火关小一些。 7

、把裹好面糊的藕盒放到油里炸。当你看到藕盒 是金黄色的，就可以拿出来了。一般是炸5分钟。 8

、再把火开大一些，油到了200℃-240℃就可以 了。把炸过一次的藕盒放进去再炸一下，一般炸1 分钟就可以了。 9

这样，好吃的炸藕盒就做好了！ 作者：一凡 TMM | 31

VOCAB! 莲藕

lián ǒu lotus root

季节 jì jié

time / season / period

炸

zhá to deep fry

肉馅

ròu xiàn ground meat / mincemeat

切碎

qiē suì to chop

均匀

jūn yún even / well-distributed / homogeneous

裹

guǒ to bind; to wrap / bundle; parcel; package

搅拌

jiǎo bàn to stir / to agitate

盒子

hé zi box / case

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r e m m a gr ew br

语法：把字祈使句 把字句是汉语中的一种主动式动词谓语句。表示对确定的人或确定的事物做出相应处置时，一般的把字句结构 为“A把B+V+……”,而把字祈使句通常省略或不明确主语，强调对未经过处置的事物的进行处理，与英语中的祈使 句相似。使用否定词时，要放在把的前面。 把 sentence is an active verb predicate sentence in Chinese. When referring to the corresponding disposal of a certain person or thing, the general structure of the sentence is “A 把 B+V+……”, while the 把 imperative sentence usually omits or does not specify the subject, emphasizing the handling of things that have not been disposed of, similar to imperative sentences in English. When using negative words, it should be placed in front of “ ”.

把

Structure:

把+Noun+Verb+……

Exanple: 1.

Please finish your homework.

2.

Don't mess things up.

请把作业写完。 别把事情搞砸了。

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TEACHER'S NOTE

如果你不喜欢吃蔬菜，但又想吸收它们的营养，那么不妨试试油炸味的“肉蔬”。如果你吃惯了油炸土豆，那么美味 的炸藕盒也会满足你的口味。新手要想做好一道美味不容易，怎么样不让自己手忙脚乱呢？答案就隐藏在这篇菜谱 的“把字句”里。把字句把想要处置的提前了，也就是告诉你先做什么，后做什么。比如“先把莲藕和姜用水洗干 净”这个把字句，简洁明了地告诉了我们：第一，先拿出莲藕和姜，然后用水洗干净。行为动作的先后与说话词语的 先后是一致的，这也就是把字句的“务实”所在。我想，你学会了“把字句”，也就离学会做中国菜不远了。 If you don't like vegetables but want to absorb their nutrients, then you might as well try fried “meat and vegetables”. If you are used to fried potatoes, then delicious fried lotus root boxes will also satisfy your taste. It's not easy for beginners to make a delicious dish, how can they avoid being too busy? The answer is hidden in the

把字句”of this recipe. Putting words and phrases ahead of what you want to handle means telling you what to do first and what to do later. For example, the phrase “先把莲藕和姜用水洗干净” succinctly tells us: first, take out the “

lotus root and ginger, and then wash them clean with water. The sequence of actions is consistent with the sequence of words spoken, which is where the pragmatism of the sentence lies. I think if you know to use the “

字句”, it's not far from learning how to cook Chinese food.

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把

Editor:Huang Dongmei

LIFE & SCIENCE

Intermediate level 5 Mins

High Sensitivity: A Special Talent Ever wondered if you could swiftly analyze someone's words or grasp their thoughts?

If so, you might be experiencing the power of high sensitivity. This remarkable trait is both a skill and an advantage, allowing you to perceive subtleties others might miss.

However, high sensitivity isn't without its challenges – the tendency to overthink being one.

In this exploration, we'll delve into the intricacies of high sensitivity and discover strategies to harness its strengths while mitigating its downsides. Whether you're an individual seeking to understand your own heightened sensitivity or someone curious about this phenomenon, join us as we navigate the intriguing world of high sensitivity.

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LIFE & SCIENCE

高敏感： 一个特别 的天赋 ：什么是高敏感？ ：怎样减少高敏感带来 的不好影响？ Q1 Q2

如

果一个人对你说了什么，在很短的时间里，你是不是可以 非常快地做分析？你是不是很容易就能猜到别人在想什 么？其实，这叫高敏感。高敏感是一种非常特别的能力，也是一种 优势！不过，有时候高敏感的人也很痛苦，因为他们想得真的太多 了。今天，我们一起看一看，怎么减少高敏感带来的不好的影响 吧。 TMM | 35

第一，请你不要把高敏感看 成是一件不好的事情。首先 要知道自己是高敏感的人， 还要知道高敏感不是一件不 好的事情。相反，它对你的 身体很好，它会告诉你要多 爱自己，要让自己高兴。而 且，差不多每五个人里就会 有一个高敏感的人呢！ 第二，你可以做冥想练习， 让自己安静下来。你可以对 自己之前做过的好的和不好 的事情，经常做一些思考和 总结。有些问题，就可能找 到新的解决方法了。 第三，找到你喜欢做的事情 和喜欢的人。高敏感的人喜 欢和友好、温柔的人做朋 友。如果你是一个高敏感的

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人，多做一些自己喜欢做的 事情，或者和好朋友一起做 运动、听音乐、说一些好玩 的事情，让自己心情放松。 第四，让你的优势帮助你。 高敏感的人在面对音乐的时 候，有一种特别的感觉，你 可以看到音乐里的每一个细 节。所以，你去做一些和音 乐有关的工作吧，一定能做 得非常好。 高敏感不是不好的问题，它 是一个比较稳定的特征，也 是一种特别的能力。希望高 敏感的人都可以认识到这一 点，高兴地过每一天！ 作者：一凡

VOCAB! 分析

fēn xī to analyze / analysis

容易

róng yì easy; straightforward

敏感

mǐn gǎn sensitive / susceptible

痛苦

tòng kǔ pain / suffering / painful

影响

yǐng xiǎng influence / effect

冥想

míng xiǎng to meditate / meditation

安静

ān jìng quiet / peaceful / calm

优势

yōu shì superiority / dominance / advantage

放松

fàng sōng to loosen / to relax

细节

xì jié details / particulars TMM | 37

语法：让字句

r e m m a r g brew

让”用于表示请求、邀请、劝告等含义。它在句子中一般用于祈使句或疑问句中，常常用来表示请求、希 望做某事或者请求对方予以某种回应。 “

“

让”is used to indicate requests, invitations, advice, and other meanings. It is generally used in imperative

or interrogative sentences, and is often used to indicate a request, desire to do something, or request a response from the other party.

：（请）让+sb/sth+do sth.

Structure

： 1.请让我进来。 Examples

Please let me in.

你能不能让我看下你的手？ Can you show me your hand？ 2.

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TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章介绍了高敏感的人群特征，提供了四种减少高敏感带来不好影响的办法。在生活中，如果有人说你“你 太敏感了。”这绝对是带着贬义的情感表达，但在文章里，却让我们知道了原来高敏感人群也有可爱之处呀！日 常生活中，当希望别人同意自己或他人做某事时，为了担心语气过于强硬而导致沟通失败，会用“让”字句来帮 助自己增加成功的可能。当我们想要确定某事是否如心中所想，也可以委婉地使用“是不是”去提问，这也是一 个很好的沟通技巧。不过，有时候用“是不是”来问来确定大家都已知的事物时，会显得自己有点笨,比如“一加一 是不是等于二”这种问题，可能没人想回答。 This article introduces the characteristics of highly sensitive populations and provides four ways to reduce the negative impact of high sensitivity. In life, if someone says “you're too sensitive.” This is definitely a derogatory emotional expression, but in the article, it shows us that highly sensitive people also have cuteness! In daily life, when hoping for others to agree with oneself or others to do something, in order to avoid communication failure due to overly strong tone, the word “ ” is used to help oneself increase the possibility of success. When we want to determine whether something is as we want it to be, we can also politely use“ ”to ask questions, which is also a good communication skill. However, sometimes asking “ ”to determine something that everyone knows may seem a bit clumsy, such as the question “ one plus one equal to two isn’t ”, maybe no one want to answer it.

让 字句

是不是

是不是 ， ？

Editor:Huang Dongmei TMM | 38

TRENDS

Can You Plant Trees “On Foot”?

Intermediate level 5 Mins 5

Guess what? Midday scrolling led me to my Tree Planting Day pics – such a blast!

Imagine this: nine cities near the Yellow River teamed up for a ten-day Tree Planting spree. How? Through a snazzy app tracking each step you take. Hit 10,000 steps, and bam, plant trivia awaits. Reach 100,000 steps, and you get a digital tree to plant by the river.

The finale? If you hit 100,000 steps, you score a Tree Planting Day certificate and awesome rewards from the event's sponsor stations.

These digital trees are a nod to Mother Nature – she's always had our backs, and now we're returning the favor!

Editor:Amanda TMM | 39

TRENDS

走路也能种树？

中午看手机里的照片，突然看到前几天自己参 加植树节的照片，觉得很有意思。 今年的植树节，我做了一些不一样的事情。以 前，我会买几个小树苗，然后找个地方把它们 种好。今年，我种树的方法是：走路。

为了庆祝植树节，黄河旁边的九个城市一起做 了一个活动——每走一步都能种树，这个活动进 行了十天。具体是怎么做呢？

你需要用到一个手机上的小程序。这个小程序会 把你在这十天走的路记下来。每完成10,000步， 你就可以在小程序上得到一个礼物盒子，里面有 很多和植物有关的小知识。在这十天里，每完成 100,000 步，你就可以换一个小树。你可以把这 个小树种在黄河旁边的任何地方。 当然，这是一个人人都可以参加的活动。你可以 自己参加，也可以和你的朋友一起参加，你们可 以一起种树。 活动结束的时候，如果你走到了100,000步，你 就可以得到一个植树节证书。因为有一个公司赞 助这个活动，它有很多线下的站点，你可以到站 点拿你的植树节证书。除了证书，公司还为你准 备了小礼物呢。

：去年植树节，“我”做了什么？ Q2：参加活动，走100000步可以获得什么？ Q1

怎么样，这个活动是不是很有意义呢？其实，这 些小树也是我们送给大自然的礼物。大自然妈妈 一直在帮助我们，这次我们也可以给大自然妈妈 做一些事情了！ 作者：一凡

TMM | 40

TRENDS

VOCAB!

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TEACHER'S NOTE

植树节

这是一篇 “ 科技 + 自然 ” 的叙事文 章。故事讲述了如何通过手机小 程序参加一个“走路种树”的活动， 获得有趣的节日体验的故事。都 说科技是一把双刃剑，用的好不 好在于我们人类自身，显然这个 活动不仅让我们锻炼了身体，也 保护了环境，还顺便玩了手机， 何乐而不为？

zhí shù jié Arbor Day (March 12th), also known as National Tree Planting Day

照片

zhào piàn photograph / picture

树苗

shù miáo sapling

庆祝

qìng zhù

This is a narrative article of

to celebrate

黄河

“technology + nature”. The story tells

huáng hé

the

story

of

how

to

participate in a “walking can

Yellow River

程序

plant trees” activity through the

chéngxù

mobile phone program and get an

procedures

interesting festival experience. It

参加

is

said

that

science

and

cān jiā

technology is a double-edged

to participate / to take part / to join

sword, whether it is good or not

证书

depends on our human beings

zhèng shū

themselves,

credentials / certificate

obviously

this

activity not only lets us exercise

站点

the body, but also protects the

zhàn diǎn

environment,

website

赞助

and

plays

the

mobile phone by the way, why not?

zàn zhù to support / to assist / to sponsor TMM | 41

r e m m gra ew br 语法：“为了…… , ……” 为了”后面引出目的，再给出具体的做法。“为了”一般位于句首。 After “为了” leads to the purpose, and then gives a specific approach. "为了" is usually at “

the beginning of a sentence.

Structure:

为了+ noun/verbal phrase，……”

： 1.为了赚更多的钱，他决定打两份工。 Example

In order to earn more money, he decided to work two jobs.

为了孩子，妈妈再累也值得。

2.

For the sake of the child, no matter how tired the mother is worth.

Editor:Huang Dongmei

TMM | 42

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TEACHER'S NOTE

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Most of the stories selected in this issue of the magazine are closely related to our learning and life. Here are Chinese mythological stories, introductions to good places for entertainment and leisure, sections on vegetables, fruits and delicacies, and experiences of technology and life sharing. If you are a good observer of life, I believe you can find stories that interest you here.

If you are a beginner in Chinese and are worried about not understanding ancient Chinese mythology, please have confidence in yourself. Any story is based on our real life. Isn't “Hou Yi Shooting the Sun“a reflection of people's curiosity and exploration of the sun? In fact, the longer the story goes, there are also many secrets hidden in the creation of Chinese characters, which may help you remember Chinese characters more firmly! For example, the Chinese character“ 日 ” was once a circular symbol with a horizontal line in the middle. What is the “一”the middle? Perhaps after reading “Hou Yi Shooting the Sun”，you will have a personal answer in your heart.

Many learners may be afraid of grammar, but in fact, grammar itself is made up of words. If you recognize a word, it won't be difficult for you when it becomes a sentence. For example, the grammar related to interest mentioned in the last article of this issue, “Young People Who Are Enthusiastic about Burning Incense” is “对……感兴趣”. Here is a similar expression to“对……有兴趣”. Many of my students prefer to express “ 对 …… 有 兴 趣 ”and rarely use “ 感 ”. This is because people are not familiar with or understand “感”, and the word “感”has intention. Imagine, when you face the person you like, When doing something you enjoy, does your inner feelings feel better and you become more focused? Is that where your interests lie?

No matter what you learn, interest can still be the best teachhe way, if you find a sentence you like, don't forget to extract it, remember it the way you like, feel it the way you like, and I hope you have gained something here. I will be very happy if you have!

Editor: Huang Dongmei TMM | 44

矮

ǎi

low / short (in length)

2

安静

ān jìng

quiet / peaceful / calm

3

保护

bǎo hù

to protect / to defend

4

补水

bǔ shuǐ

Water replenishment

5

财神

cái shén

god of wealth

6

参加

cān jiā

to participate / to take part / to join

7

成群结队

chéng qún jié duì

8

程序

chéngxù

procedures

making up a group, forming a troupe (idiom); in large numbers / as a large crowd

9

担心

dān xīn

anxious / worried / uneasy

10

东海

dōng hǎi

East China Sea / East Sea (Chinese mythology and ancient geography)

11

放松

fàng sōng

to loosen / to relax

12

分析

fēn xī

to analyze / analysis

13

蜂蜜

fēng mì

honey

14

凤梨

fèng lí

pineapple

15

干燥

gān zào

to dry (of weather, paint, cement etc)

16

根

gēn

root

17

公园

gōng yuán

park

18

观念

guān niàn

notion / thought / concept / sense / views / ideology / general impressions

19

裹

guǒ

to bind; to wrap / bundle; parcel; package / to press into service; to pressgang; to make off with (sth)

20

咳嗽

ké sou

to cough

21

咳嗽

ké sou

to cough

22

害怕

hài pà

to be afraid / to be scared

23

盒子

hé zi

box / case

24

皇帝

huáng dì

emperor

25

黄河

huáng hé

Yellow River

26

火球

huǒ qiú

fire ball

27

吉普车

jí pǔ chē

jeep (military vehicle) (loanword)

28

季节

jì jié

time / season / period

29

简单

jiǎn dān

simple / not complicated

30

浇水

jiāo shuǐ

to water

31

搅拌

jiǎo bàn

to stir / to agitate

32

均匀

jūn yún

even / well-distributed / homogeneous / well-proportioned (figure, body etc)

33

烤

kǎo

34

空气

kōng qì

to roast / to bake / to broil air / atmosphere

35

莲藕

lián ǒu

lotus root

36

灵验

líng yàn

efficacious / effective / (of a prediction) accurate / correct

37

敏感

mǐn gǎn

sensitive / susceptible

38

冥想

míng xiǎng

to meditate / meditation

39

泥土

ní tǔ

40

年龄

nián líng

(a person's) age

41

浓稠

nóng chóu

thick / dense and creamy

42

喷雾

pēn wù

mist spray / atomizing

43

虔诚

qián chéng

pious / devout / sincere

earth; soil

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44

切碎

qiē suì

to chop

45

庆祝

qìng zhù

to celebrate

求

qiú

47

燃烧

rán shāo

to seek / to look for / to request / to demand / to beseech to ignite / to combust / to burn / combustion / flaming

48

容易

róng yì

easy; straightforward

49

肉馅

ròu xiàn

ground meat / mincemeat

50

杀

shā

51

上进

shàng jìn

to make progress / to do better / fig. ambitious to improve oneself / to move forwards

52

上香

shàng xiāng

Go to a temple to pray

53

射箭

shè jiàn

archery / to shoot an arrow

54

神奇

shén qí

magical / mystical / miraculous

55

声音

shēng yīn

voice / sound

56

世界

shì jiè

world

57

树苗

shù miáo

sapling

58

树枝

shù zhī

branch / twig

59

数据

shù jù

data / numbers / digital

60

寺庙

sì miào

temple

61

唐朝

táng cháo

Tang dynasty (618-907)

62

天帝

tiān dì

63

通风

tōng fēng

airy / ventilation / to ventilate / to disclose information

64

痛苦

tòng kǔ

pain / suffering / painful

65

细节

xì jié

details / particulars

66

香火

xiāng huǒ

incense burning in front of a temple / burning joss sticks

67

消失

xiāo shī

to disappear; to fade away

68

幸运

xìng yùn

fortunate / lucky / fortune / luck

69

许愿

xǔ yuàn

to make a wish / to make a vow / to promise a reward

70

颜色

yán sè

color

71

养

yǎng

to raise (animals) / to bring up (children) / to keep (pets) / to support / to give birth

72

遗产

yíchǎn

heritage / legacy / inheritance / bequest

73

影响

yǐng xiǎng

influence / effect

to kill / to murder

God of heaven / Celestial emperor

74

优势

yōu shì

superiority / dominance / advantage

75

有意思

yǒu yì si

interesting / meaningful / enjoyable / fun

76

赞助

zàn zhù

to support / to assist / to sponsor

77

炸

zhá

to deep fry

78

站点

zhàn diǎn

website

79

照顾

zhào gu

to take care of / to show consideration / to attend to / to look after

80

照片

zhào piàn

photograph / picture

81

着急

zháo jí

to worry; to feel anxious

82

珍稀

zhēn xī

rare / precious and uncommon

83

证书

zhèng shū

credentials / certificate

84

植树节

zhí shù jié

Arbor Day (March 12th), also known as National Tree Planting Day

85

植物

zhí wù

plant

86

治疗

zhì liáo

to treat (an illness) / medical treatment / therapy

87

周边

zhōu biān

periphery / rim / surroundings / all around / perimeter / peripheral (computing) / spin-offs

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Coming Next In the next issue, the following questions will be answered: 1. Which Chinese emperor has the most famous mausoleum?

2. Why are Asians good at math?

3. Chinese people love to eat stinky and hairy tofu!

4. What are the stories of digital nomads?

5. What sports do Chinese young people like now?

6. Plastic wrap was originally used to charter planes!

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

ISSN 2835-5970

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