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โ How did we talk about?
How do they choose their Mandarin names? What does your Mandarin name actually say about you?
In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Ula and Tom talk about how Mandarin names are chosen, why parents sometimes use birth dates and birth times when naming their children, and how Mandarin learners can choose a Mandarin name based on pronunciation, personality and meaning.
Tom also shares the story behind his Mandarin name, ๅๆๅ Tang Ming Wei, and Ula explains why Mandarin names often carry parentsโ hopes and expectations for their children.
Along the way, we also talk about:
๐ฅ Surviving another UK heatwave without air conditioning
๐ฌ Why British people complain about the weather so much
๐๏ธ Whether podcast hosts should talk to each other or directly to the audience
๐ข A surprisingly difficult number-guessing game
๐ Whether Ulaโs new glasses suit her face โ or her personality
๐ท๏ธ The differences between Chinese and English naming culture
This is a natural bilingual conversation in Mandarin and English, perfect for upper beginner, intermediate Mandarin learners who want to improve their listening skills and hear how Mandarin is actually used in real conversation.
Whatโs your Mandarin name? How did you choose it? Tell us in the comments! ๐
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