The Chinese Sayings Podcast
Laszlo MontgomeryJoin Laszlo Montgomery for bi-weekly episodes that introduce commonly used Chinese Sayings and the stories, history and rich meanings behind each phrase. Whether you speak Chinese or not, enjoy a few nice stories and pick up a new and useful phrase or two from China's ancient times.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 94 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Firstly, hats off to Emma and her 团队 at the CYZ for all their hard work, all season-long. We close out the season 9 with an amusing story from a source, as yet never featured on this long-running educational program, called the Guòtínglù 过庭录. The aut... more
Season 9 is starting to wind down. For the ninth chengyu of the season, we take Sima Qian's "Record of the Grand Historian" and open to the chapter on Xiang Yu. This time we look at the story of Xiān Fā Zhì Rén 先发制人. In this well-known story from the... more
For our eighth CSP offering this season, we open up the Book of Han once again and hear the story behind Jiāo Bīng Bì Bài 骄兵必败. It doesn't always happen this way but the timeline of history is filled with examples of more powerful military forces bei... more
Here's another well-worn favorite from the long list of great chengyu's: 磨杵成针 Mó Chǔ Chéng Zhén. The story behind this Chinese Saying stars none other than (one of China's greatest poets) Li Bai. As a youngster, Li Bai chanced upon an old woman, surn... more
This one may be a bit of a departure from the average CSP episode. The Chinese Saying for this time is Jiǎn Bú Duàn, Lǐ Hái Luàn-剪不断 理还乱. Many Chinese poetry lovers and aficionados may already be familiar with this line from the 10th-century poem 相见欢... more
Here's a good one from the Three Kingdoms Era in which we feature the famous story of Meng Huo, Zhuge Liang, and Qī Qín Mèng Huò 七擒孟获. Some people just can't accept defeat but in the end, they bow to the inevitable. Cao Pi of Wei thought he'd have so... more
This Chinese Saying, or at least the story, is rather well-known. The story of young Kong Rong and the bowl of pears. Kǒng Róng Ràng Lí 孔融让梨. This perennial children's favorite has a nice moral lesson to teach. When you see young children exhibiting ... more
Sima Qian strikes again. This time around we look at the well-known saying, Máo Suì Zì Jiàn 毛遂自荐. I tend to favor those 成语's from the Warring States Period. This one concerns the particularly volatile time in the Warring States during the reign of th... more
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Podchaser52 years agosketchn98- 谢谢 Lazlo 叔叔！
Seriously helpful after living in 天朝 for five years and now stateside my 中文 is 退步ing quite a lot. Lazlo 叔叔 keep the 成语s coming!
Apple Podcasts5Gary+¥+
United States3 years ago - A great way to contextualize Chinese
Thank you Lazlo Montgomery, this podcast is my favorite in learning Chinese the perfect amount of vocabulary but a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.
Apple Podcasts5Vicente Lakes
Australia3 years ago - Extremely interesting and informative
Love listening to these. As someone who works and lives in China I find these 成语 podcasts extremely interesting and informative.
Apple Podcasts5海南boyUnited States4 years ago - Pronunciation
As someone who is Chinese but not caught up because I was raised in a western country, I clicked on this podcasts in hope to use Chinese saying in my daily life and just have it play in the background, however, when I heard the Chinese saying, that’s when I realised I’d have to check the actual sayings myself rather than listening. Why? Because the pronunciation is of someone who has not properly learnt Chinese, although I grew up western-like, I still have the ability to speak, write, and read ... more
Apple Podcasts2The Website Is Dangerous!
New Zealand4 years ago Love It. Really interesting podcast.
Podcast Addict55 years agoBinaChana- Love it
Super helpful & informative!
Apple Podcasts5hobbitfan23United States5 years ago - 美中不足
美国是世界第一的经济体，美国人不参加足球世界杯。中国是世界第二大经济体，中国也不参加世界杯。美国和中国都不踢世界杯，所以说美中不足。
Apple Podcasts5chinese shawnUnited States7 years ago - Good history, questionable usage
Laszo provides an interesting look at the background behind Chengyus. I also especially like how he breaks down each character in the chengyu. However despite the many times he says the chengyus are useful, he never explains how they should be used. Even just knowing if it’s an object or an action would be helpful. I realize that this isn’t a podcast about learning Chinese, but still the references to how useful it is can be annoying.
Apple Podcasts4I'm in my own worldUnited States7 years ago - Great podcast
Thanks, Laszlo for these fantastic historic explanations of these 成语！This podcast helps me remember these often easy to forget says. I want more!
Apple Podcasts5Teacup media fanUnited States8 years ago - Hopeful
I really hope this podcast updates again! I really enjoyed listening to all the episodes and the back stories. Lazlo is a genius and engaging the audience and instilling gems of wisdom.
Apple Podcasts5MadelineKateFAustralia8 years ago - Great
Simply amazing
Apple Podcasts5KgdjdjsdhehUnited States8 years ago - Snappy, different and very interesting
I found the Chinese Sayings Podcast through its sister broadcast the China History Podcast (which is also excellent by the way) and I have found it a perfect compliment to the CHP. Episodes are just 10-15 minutes long and each covers a single Chinese saying, presented in the original language and then translated and explained for a western audience. You don’t have to be a language scholar to enjoy this series, it’s easy for everyone; and you can learn entertaining phrases and tidbits about Chine... more
Apple Podcasts5BenHaddock
United Kingdom8 years ago - A fun and interesting way to learn
Any student of Chinese language will know how had it can be to memorize long lists of chengyu (Chinese idioms.) Each short episode focuses on a different chengyu and tells the story behind it, making them much easier to remember.
Apple Podcasts5JenR1980United States8 years ago - Fun, interesting, and useful
Anyone with an interest in Chinese language and culture should listen to this podcast. It is an entertaining way of increasing your ability to connect with people, as well as an enjoyable way to learn more Chinese.
Apple Podcasts5bankangdeUnited States8 years ago
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