Taiwan Language Episode
這個節目從台灣人的獨特視角出發，分享台灣文化、歷史、社會與國際議題，並以國語為主要語言，穿插實用的台語教學。內容同時照顧具備一定中文能力的學習者，以及需要英語輔助的初學者，部分主題會提供英文版本與學習單。每集學習單包含逐字稿、詞彙、語法提示、文化補充與延伸問題，適合中高級華語學習者使用。節目每兩週更新一次中文版，並在先前一週發布英文預覽，另有電子報提供英文內容。
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E#69 She Gave Everything… Then Faced Betrayal
Have you ever read a story that just stays with you long after you put it down? One of those tales that makes you pause and think, *“If I were in that situation, what would I do?” *Life doesn’t hand out happy endings neatly packaged. But sometimes, the lessons we learn from others’ struggles can guide us through our own. And I think that’s exactly the kind of story you’ll want to hear next week.
C#68 從《牡丹亭》看人生：夢想、行動與信念的黃金三角
在上一集我為大家說的一個故事:《牡丹亭》，相信聽過的人印象還很深刻。今天我想跟大家分享，這個故事帶給了我什麼樣的啟示。感謝您今天的收聽，如果你喜歡今天的內容，也歡迎加入我的 Study Guide 會員或訂閱電子報，讓我們在語言學習的路上一起努力!!!
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E#68 Beyond the Legend: Can a 600-Year-Old Dream Change Your Reality Today?
Have you ever felt like you were living your life in a small, comfortable room, but you knew there was a vast, colorful garden just on the other side of the wall?
If you knew for a fact that your most "unrealistic" dream was actually a memory of your future, what is the very first thing you would do tomorrow morning?
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C#67 牡丹亭：一場跨越生死的夢 |《牡丹亭》
今天我想要跟大家說《牡丹亭》的故事。在下一集節目中，會分享這個故事帶給我的兩個「人生道理」，還有我是如何帶著這份力量，持續這個 Podcast。如果您也曾在夢想與現實之間感到迷惘，絕對不要錯過下一集的分享！
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E#67 When Dreams Feel More Real Than Life
Have you ever woken up from a dream that felt… more real than your actual life? I’m not talking about ordinary dreams. I’m talking about a special type of dream—the one that you still remember and feel even after you wake up. Next week, I’m going to share a classic Chinese story about a young woman named Du Liniang. In her world, the line between what’s a dream and what’s real gets blurred in a wa
C#66 呂布、貂蟬與權力：人性與選擇
上一集我分享了這場由英雄、美女與暴君交織成的經典故事，不知道你是不是跟我一樣？好奇為什麼一個能打敗千軍萬馬的戰神，會輕易掉進這個顯而易見的陷阱呢？而那位被視為「棋子」的歌女，又是如何用自身的優點勢翻轉了整個國家的命運呢？今天，我想從一個台灣人的視角，帶大家重新看看這個故事。我想要就人性、權力跟選擇來做分享。
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E#66 When Emotions, Power, and Relationships Shape Our Choices
Last week, I shared a story set in a chaotic time in ancient China, featuring the warrior 呂布 (Lǚ Bù), the beautiful 貂蟬 (Diāo Chán), and the ruthless 董卓 (Dǒng Zhuó). Next week, I’ll share my reflections on this story. We’ll explore how emotional impulses, the magnifying effect of power, and the subtle architecture of relationships interact in ways that can change everything—from small daily choices
C#65 權謀與人心 |《呂布與貂蟬》
今天我想跟大家分享一個故事。這段故事裡有當時武功很強的呂布，還有被稱為中國古代四大美女之一的貂蟬，以及殘暴的董卓。當時天下大亂，但，最後改變這個局面、影響歷史命運的關鍵，居然是一名小女子。今天，就讓我帶大家回到那個混亂的時代，看看這場精彩的故事到底是怎麼發生的！在下一集，我還想跟大家分享人性、權力，還有一個人在極端情境下的種種選擇。邀請大家跟我一起，從一個台灣人的觀點來重新解讀這場經典的故事。
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E#65 Beyond the Surface: Strategy, Power, and the Human Heart
Have you ever stopped to think about how people actually get things done? Usually, it’s not through force or by being the loudest person in the room. Next week, I want to tell you a story that made me realize the biggest shifts often come from calculated timing and truly understanding what makes someone tick.
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C#64 程嬰的二十年沉默與堅持 | 《趙氏孤兒》
很多人聽到《趙氏孤兒》這個故事時，第一個想到的是「復仇」。故事到最後，趙家的後代長大成人，為家族報仇。這樣的情節確實很戲劇化，也很容易吸引讀者的注意。但是對我來說，故事裡最讓我感動的，其實不是復仇，而是「承諾」。
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E#64 The Courage That No One Applauds
Last week, I shared the story of The Orphan of Zhao—a dramatic legend about the destruction of a powerful family and the long, difficult path toward justice. In next week’s episode, I want to share a deeper reflection on this. We’ll look closer at the character of Cheng Ying, and why his "quiet endurance" has stayed in people’s hearts for centuries. His story invites us to rethink what bravery rea
C#63 趙家滅門與復仇 | 《趙氏孤兒》
今天我想和大家分享一個非常傳奇的故事——《趙氏孤兒》。這個故事發生在春秋時代，描述了一個強大的家族在遭遇滅門之災後，他們的部下與朋友們如何冒著生命危險，保護家族唯一的後代。在下一集，我想和你一起聊聊，為什麼這份『沉默的堅持』，其實比復仇更讓我感動；這也讓我重新思考，在今天這個社會，堅持『做對的事』到底有什麼樣的意義呢？
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E#63 Why the Idea of “Yi” Still Matters Today
Growing up in Taiwan, I often heard people talk about a word that appears again and again in traditional Chinese stories: “Yi” (義). Next week, I will share one of the most famous stories in Chinese literature. It is a story that many people know, but it is also a story that can be interpreted in different ways.
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C#62 如果有一天，吳剛不再揮動斧頭 | 《吳剛伐桂》
中秋節的時候，在台灣，我們很習慣一邊吃著月餅，一邊抬頭看月亮。小時候，大人會跟我們說，月亮上有一棵桂樹，還有一個人一直在砍樹，那個人叫吳剛。長大之後，我偶爾還是會看著月亮。只是有一天，我突然有一個不一樣的想法：如果有一天，吳剛不再揮動他的斧頭，會發生什麼事呢？
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E#62 Is Wu Gang Really Foolish… or Is He Just Like Us?
Growing up in Taiwan, we are often encouraged to work hard. To keep going. To not give up easily. These are good values, and they’ve shaped how many of us approach life. Next week, I want to explore this idea with you in a deeper way—by looking at it from a different angle. What if the man under the tree is not someone to judge… but someone to understand?
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C#61 一段永無止境的修行 | 《吳剛伐桂》
不知道你是不是偶爾會抬頭看看天上的月亮？如果你有留意的話，你可能會發現月亮上是有陰影的，而且陰影還會動呢。有些人說，那看起來像是一棵巨大的樹，而樹下總有一個人影在不停地揮動斧頭。那個人，就是吳剛。下一集，我想帶大家大膽想像一下：當吳剛停下來的那一刻，是不是才是奇蹟真正開始的時候呢 我們下一集見!
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E#61 Why Do We Keep Looking at the Moon?
Sometimes, in Taiwan, I catch myself doing something very simple: I look up at the moon. Next week, I want to share one of these stories with you. It’s a story you may have heard before. But this time, I invite you to listen to it in a different way.
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C#60 學會在忙碌中抬頭看自己的人生 | 《南柯一夢》
在製作完上一集《南柯一夢》這個故事之後，我覺得，我們每天忙碌追逐的生活，會不會就像那個蟻穴裡的王國一樣——看起來非常真實，但其實只是一場集體的幻覺呢？有時候我們改變不了環境，但至少我們可以選擇用不同的角度去看世界，讓心活得更自在一點。
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E#60 Will Your Worries Matter in 100 Years?
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself: the things that stress me out today—will they even matter in ten years? Twenty years? Or a hundred years from now?
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C#59 那場持續了 20 年的午覺：你以為的人生，可能只是一場夢？ | 《南柯一夢》
不知道你是不是有過那種經驗，明明在夢裡經歷了很多事情，感覺好像過了好幾年、甚至過完了一輩子，但突然驚醒才發現……這一切居然只是一場夢？今天想跟大家分享一個傳奇故事，它就是成語『南柯一夢』的由來。
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E#59 If 20 Years of Your Life Were Just a Dream—Would You Panic or Breathe?
Have you ever woken up from a nap and felt like you’d lived an entire lifetime in just a few hours? That strange, almost surreal feeling where events, people, and emotions feel so real—only to realize it was all a dream? Next week, I’ll share a story about how one can experience a lifetime of triumphs and losses, only to wake up and realize it was all a dream.
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C#58 穿越千年的蝴蝶：為什麼現代人依然被《梁祝》感動？
在這一集裡，我重新回顧了千年傳奇《梁山伯與祝英台》，並思考為何悲劇比圓滿更動人。祝英台的勇氣與堅持，讓我感受到愛情、自由與自主的深刻意義。這個故事提醒我，遺憾有時反而成就了愛的永恆與美麗。
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E#58 When Happy Endings Aren’t Everything: What Tragedy Teaches Us About Love and Freedom
In this episode, I reflect on why stories with bittersweet endings often stay with us longer than perfect, happy endings. Using timeless tales from Taiwan and beyond, I explore what love, freedom, and sacrifice teach us about life, desire, and the choices we make. Join me as we consider how letting go—and facing risk and longing—can make our stories truly meaningful.
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C#57 梁山伯與祝英台：東方的經典浪漫傳說
在這一集裡，我跟大家分享了千年傳奇《梁山伯與祝英台》的故事。祝英台為了愛女扮男裝上學，與梁山伯結下深厚情誼，卻因命運無情而分離，最終化作自由飛舞的蝴蝶。這個故事讓我再次感受到愛情的堅持、勇氣與那份刻骨銘心的美麗，即使歷經千年，仍值得我們細細回味。
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E#57 Love, Learning, and Choices — What Would We Do Differently Today?
In this episode, I reflect on timeless human experiences—love, ambition, and the courage to follow our dreams—and how they still shape life in modern Taiwan. Through stories from the past, I explore how societal expectations and personal desires challenge our choices, and what lessons we can learn for our own lives today. Join me as we consider how we might act when love, ambition, and responsibil
C#56 兩千年後，人類仍在追求同一件事
在這一集裡，我回顧了秦始皇與徐福尋仙的故事，思考兩千年後的我們追求健康、抗老的心態。從古代對長生不老的渴望，到現代科技對凍齡與延長生命的追求，我想和大家分享一件事：生命真的越長越好嗎？或者，正因為我們的生命有限，才會讓我們更懂得珍惜當下？
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E#56 Why Humans Have Always Chased a Longer, Healthier Life
I sip tea in Taiwan while watching elders practice tai chi, reflecting on humanity’s timeless desire for health and longevity. 2000 years ago, Qin Shi Huang sent Xu Fu on a legendary quest for immortality, and today, that same longing still shows up in our daily lives. Join me as we explore the connection between ancient dreams and modern life!
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C#55 秦始皇與徐福的尋仙之旅
在這一集裡，我分享了秦始皇與徐福尋仙的傳奇故事。透過兩千年前人們追求長生不老的經歷，我思考了這個古老願望與我們現代追求健康、延年益壽的連結。一起跟我探索歷史、神秘，還有對今天生活的啟示吧！
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E#55 Reflections on the Pursuit of Longevity – Then and Now
Why have humans always wanted to live longer? In this episode, I dive into our timeless quest for longevity—connecting ancient dreams of immortality with our modern focus on health and wellness. The tools have changed, but the hope for more time hasn’t.
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E#54 7 Things That Surprised Me on My First Trip to Kinmen
I want to take you on a journey to a place I had long misunderstood—Kinmen.
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C#54 你以為金門只有軍事？我在金門發現的生活日常與驚喜
今天我想帶大家認識一個我以前一直有錯誤印象的地方——金門。
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E#53 Can’t-Miss Taiwan Vibes_ Eat Stir-Fry, Read the Menu, and Dive into the Culture — All in One Shot
If you want to grab a drink with friends in Taiwan at night, you don’t have to go to a Western-style bar with wine or cocktails. There’s another super authentic option: the hot stir-fry shop!
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C#53 你不能錯過的台灣味：吃熱炒、看菜單、聊文化，一次打包！
臺灣也有屬於自己的「酒吧文化」！不過在臺灣，如果你晚上想跟朋友喝一杯，不一定非得去喝紅酒、雞尾酒的那種西式酒吧。你還有一個超道地的選擇——那就是「熱炒店」！
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E#52 Taiwan’s Gua Bao_The Taiwanese-style version of the hamburger, wrapping blessings into a delicious tradition
Did you know Taiwan has this classic snack that foreigners often call the "Taiwanese hamburger"? It’s called — **Gua Bao**.
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C#52 台灣的割包：漢堡的台式版本，包進祝福的美味傳統
你知道台灣有一道經典的小吃，常被外國人稱作「台式漢堡」嗎？它的名字叫做——刈包。
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E#51 Germany's sick leave policy makes Taiwanese people envious
Today, I want to share something about sick leave. Honestly, when I first found out about this, I was a bit shocked. First, I’ll talk about how sick leave works in Germany and Taiwan. After hearing it, I think you’ll be just as surprised as I was.
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C#51 德國的病假政策讓台灣人羨慕
今天我想要跟大家分享一個關於病假，老實說，我第一次發現這件事的時候真的有點被嚇到。現在我想要先說德國跟台灣的病假政策，聽完了之後，我想你應該也會跟我一樣驚訝。
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E#50 The Power of One Flight — How Taipei to Phoenix Direct Route Could Change Things
Today, I want to talk about how an industry investment from Taiwan has shaped what Phoenix looks like today and is also influencing its future development.
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C#50 一條航線的力量：台北直飛鳳凰城，會帶來哪些改變？
今天，我就想跟大家聊聊：台灣的一項產業投資，如何影響了鳳凰城現在的樣貌，也改變它的未來發展。
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E#49 Student Phone Ban Starts—And Sparks a Big Debate
Recently, there’s been a new education policy that’s sparked a lot of discussion. Last year, the Ministry of Education banned students below high school from using their phones in the classroom. In other words, if students bring their phones to school, the school has to collect and manage them. As soon as this policy was announced, it immediately stirred up all kinds of reactions from parents, tea
C#49 學生手機禁令上路：各界看法大不同
最近有個教育新政策，引起大家熱烈討論——教育部在去年，全面禁止高中以下學生在教室拿手機，也就是說，一旦學生帶手機到學校就必需由校方集中管理。這項政策一公布就馬上引起家長、老師、學生之間各種聲音。
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E#48 One Guide to Spotting Fake Sites and Phishing Emails_Stay Safe on Public Computers and WiFi
In our last episode, we talked about why you shouldn’t log in on public computers or Wi-Fi — it’s super easy for hackers to get in! Anytime you connect to “free Wi-Fi” at a café, airport, or hotel, there’s a real risk. Today, I want to share why logging in this way is unsafe, and also tell you about my own experience.
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C#48 從假網站到釣魚信：一次搞懂公共電腦與WiFi的安全風險
我們在上一集節目中提到，不要用公共電腦或WiFi登錄，這樣超容易被駭客入侵！當你在咖啡廳、機場或飯店連上「免費Wi-Fi」時，其實是有風險的！今天我想要跟大家分享使用公共電腦和WiFi登入之所以不安全的原因，以及我的親身經歷。
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E#47 Living in Taiwan? Beware These Online Traps — Hackers Might Be Watching!
In the last episode, we talked about passwords — a topic that seems small but is actually really important. I shared my own experiences with passwords from my student days until now, along with some tips on setting strong passwords and the benefits of two-factor authentication. Remember: don’t use your birthday or your pet’s name as a password, because those are the easiest clues for hackers to gu
C#47 你在台灣生活嗎？小心這些網路陷阱，駭客可能正在盯上你！
在上一集聊過「密碼」這個看起來小小的，但是其實非常重要的主題。我分享了自己從學生時期到現在的密碼使用經驗，還有密碼設定的原則、雙重認證的好處，記得喔！不要用你的生日、寵物名當密碼，因為這些都是駭客最容易猜到的線索。那麼，除了密碼之外，我們還有哪些地方可能會讓駭客有機可乘？ 今天這集，我們要延伸「密碼」的話題，從「網路安全」的角度，聊聊平常你可能不會特別注意、卻很容易暴露自己個資的幾個生活習慣。
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E#46 From Sticky Note Passwords to Two-Factor Authentication ｜The Evolution of Online Security
If you’re in Taiwan right now — whether you’re here for work, studying, or living long-term — today we’re going to talk about something really important that you might not usually think about. It’s related to internet safety — your password.
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C#46 從「小紙條密碼」到「雙重認證」：網路安全的成長紀錄
如果你現在人在台灣，不管是來這裡工作、念書，還是長期居住，我們今天要聊一個非常重要，但你平常可能不會太注意的主題，它與網路安全相關，那就是你的密碼。
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E#45 Ever heard those street shout-outs before That’s the sound of Taiwan--all packed into one little truck
If you live in Taiwan, you’ve probably had this experience before: you’re hanging your laundry out on the balcony, or walking down the street, and suddenly you hear a loud broadcast coming from somewhere not too far away. The voice is so strong and clear that it catches your attention, so you stop and listen carefully — just in case it’s something important. But then, after the announcement, some
C#45 你聽過這些街頭叫賣聲嗎？一車的台灣味
住在台灣的你，可能曾經有過這樣的經驗：在你家陽台上晾衣服，或是行走在街道上，在離你住的地方不遠處，傳來一種穿透力很強的廣播，這個廣播聲音很大聲，所以引起你的注意，靜下心來仔細的聽。怕錯過了什麼重要的大事，但是後來，在廣播後還會附上音樂，那廣播應該是沒那麼重要吧！但是，它到底在說什麼呢？
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E#44 Should You See Western Medicine or Chinese Medicine When You're Sick？
There are two main types of clinics here on the island: one is a general Western medicine clinic, and the other is a Chinese medicine clinic. You might be wondering, what’s the difference between them? Let me share with you.
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C#44 生病時該看西醫還是中醫？
台灣的醫療環境非常便利，當你生病時，通常不需要直接去大醫院，你可以先選擇附近的小診所。這些診所就像社區裡的小型醫療站，很多都有健保給付，健保給付能讓你看醫生的費用相對便宜。小診所主要分成兩種類型：一種是一般診所，也就是西醫診所，另一種是中醫診所。這兩者到底有什麼不同呢？今天就讓我來分享給大家。
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E#43 2025 Global Safety Ranking Revealed_Taiwan Takes 4th Place!
According to the global database website Numbeo’s release of "Safety Index by Country 2025", Taiwan ranked 4th among nearly 150 countries and regions! This is really an achievement we can be very proud of, making me wonder—how did Taiwan stand out among so many countries? And also, what ranking results were unexpected for us?
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C#43 2025年全球最安全國家排名揭曉：台灣排名第4
Numbeo發布了全球最安全國家排名，台灣位居全球第4名，這一結果不僅令人振奮，也顯示出台灣治安的相對優勢。在這一集我想跟大家分享是什麼原因讓台灣如此安全呢?
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E#42 My Hypnosis Experience 2 | Can Going Back to the Past Change Our Fate?
Last time, I talked about my experience attending a hypnosis course and how some participants saw what they thought were scenes from their past lives. But here’s the big question—were those actual memories? Or just something our minds created? That’s what I want to dive into today.
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C#42 我的催眠體驗2｜回到過去就能改變命運嗎？
在上一集裡，我分享了自己參加催眠課程的經驗，以及其他學員看到的前世畫面。然而，這些畫面究竟是真實的過去，還是只是內心深處的投射？在這一集中，讓我們繼續討論下去。
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E#41 My Hypnosis Experience | Journey to the Past
Picture this: You’re standing at a train station. A train is pulling in, and like everyone else, you're getting ready to board. But just before you step on, you glance back at the platform—because there’s someone really important standing there, someone you don’t want to leave behind.
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C#41 我的催眠體驗1 ｜回到過去
「想像一下，你正站在一座火車站，有一列火車即將進站。你和其他人一樣，正準備登上這班列車。但在上車前，你回頭望向月台，想要和站在那裡的家人道別。站在那裡的家人是你心裡最放不下的人…
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E#40 The Story of the Door Gods
Last time, we talked about the Dragon King. He’s the god in charge of rain. One day, he heard a fortune teller predict something, and wow—he got really upset. He felt disrespected! So what did he do? He decided to challenge the fortune teller!
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C#40 門神的故事
在上一集的節目中提到，龍王是一個掌管雨水的神。有一次，他聽到一個算命先生的預言，覺得自己被看不起，心裡很不服氣。龍王決定挑戰這位算命先生，結果他不但違背了玉皇大帝的命令，還因為一時的衝動，讓很多人受到了傷害，甚至失去了生命。最後，玉皇大帝派了魏徵來懲罰龍王。
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E#39 Wei Zheng Slays the Dragon
Last time, we talked about how the dragon is an important symbol in Taiwanese culture—it represents power, good fortune, and even influences things like place names, customs, and everyday language. Today, I’ve got a fascinating story about dragons to share with you.
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C#39 魏徵斬龍
還記得上次我們聊到「龍」在台灣文化裡的象徵嗎？它不只是權威和吉祥的代表，還影響了地名、習俗，甚至我們的日常用語。今天，我想跟與大家分享一個跟龍有關的故事。
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E#38 Dragon? Just a myth?
Let’s talk about something really interesting today— dragon!
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C#38 龍只是傳說？
對於「龍」的形象，你有什麼看法呢？ 在台灣文化中，龍雖然是古老的傳說，但是，它的形象卻也深深的影響台灣人，一代又一代….
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E#37 Luck and Unluck | The Culture of Numbers in Taiwan
Did you know that in Taiwan, numbers aren’t just about counting? They can mean different things, like luck, success, or even danger! These meanings come from our traditions, beliefs, and everyday life. Today, I want to share some really cool number meanings with you!
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C#37 幸運與不幸：台灣的數字文化
今天我想為大家介紹台灣有趣的數字文化!我會先介紹幾組台灣的「幸運數字」和「不幸的數字」，接著，針對二組數字從聖經中的角度來解讀，看看它們如何在不同文化和宗教中呈現截然不同的含義。
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E#36 Taiwanese Breakfast Shops: Another Taiwanese Miracle!?
Today, let’s talk about "Chinese-style breakfast."
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C#36 台灣中式早餐店 | 另一個台灣奇蹟!?
今天我想跟大家介紹的，不只是台灣的中式早餐，還有隱藏在裡面的「台灣奇蹟」！
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E#35 The Farmer's Almanac determines the big and small events of a person's life
Have you ever noticed how, when you live with Taiwanese people, it feels like their daily lives, rhythms, and even big decisions are influenced by something invisible?
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C#35 農民曆決定一個人一生的大小事
不知道你有沒有留意過，和台灣人生活在一起時，總是覺得他們的生活節奏、日常活動，甚至一些重要的決定，似乎都被某種看不見的力量所影響？
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E#34 From Elite Classes to Relaxed Learning | A Personal Story
Let me take you through the different stages of education here in Taiwan and share some of my own thoughts on it.
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C#34 從精英班到輕鬆學習：我的親身故事
我想介紹台灣不同教育階段的內容以及感想。
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E#33 From Hope to Death | Titanic vs Taiping|The Story of the Taiping Steamer 2
Building on the last article about the Taiping collision’s impact on Taiwanese history, I’ll share key similarities between the Titanic and the Taiping steamer today.
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C#33 從希望到死亡的兩艘船：「鐵達尼號」 VS 「太平輪」_太平輪2
提到海上的沉船悲劇，「鐵達尼號」和「太平輪」是讓人印象深刻的兩個事件。雖然它們發生在不同的時代，背景也不同，但其實它們之間有很多相似的地方，就像上一篇文章提到的「太平輪沉船事件」對台灣歷史的影響一樣。接下來，我想從幾個角度來聊聊這兩艘船之間雷同的地方。
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E#32 Interweaving Hope and Despair | The Story of the Taiping Steamer 1
Today, I want to share a shipwreck so heartbreaking that it is known as the ‘Taiping Collision.’ The Chinese steamer Taiping sank after colliding with another vessel en route to Taiwan, leaving a powerful mark on Taiwan’s history.
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C#32 希望與絕望的交織：太平輪的故事太平輪1
現在的年輕人可能不熟悉「太平輪」事件。但是，或許有很多人都曾看過這部電影，《太平輪》。1949年，國共內戰期間，許多知識分子、士兵和老百姓為了逃避戰火，選擇搭船到台灣開始新生活，「太平輪」就是承載著這樣期望的船。可惜的是，和「鐵達尼號」一樣，這艘船也沒能抵達目的地，而是駛向了一場悲劇。
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E#31 The Final Chapter of Opium Addiction:The Japanese Colonial Government’s Approach to Opium | The Opium Wars Part 3
Today, let’s dive into the story of opium in Taiwan under Japanese rule!
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C#31 鴉片成癮最終回：日本殖民政府對鴉片的態度｜鴉片戰爭3
上一集我們聊到清朝政府對鴉片的態度。在西元1895年因馬關條約，清朝政府將台灣割讓給日本，所以，接下來的50年間，台灣進入日本統治時期。那麼，日本人在接手台灣後，會如何面對這個棘手的問題呢？他們會全面禁止嗎？還是另有其他策略呢？今天我們就來一起看看日本統治時期台灣的鴉片故事！
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E#30 The Rulers' Contradictory Attitude:Was Opium to Blame? | Opium War Part 2
Today, let's dive into how the rulers of the time dealt with the opium problem.
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C#30 執政者的矛盾心態：都是鴉片惹的禍? | 鴉片戰爭2
在上一集節目中，我們分享了鴉片對當時台灣社會的影響，以及台灣人在不知情的情況下如何視它為「藥物」來使用。而，鴉片對當時台灣執政者的態度是如何呢？執政者贊成人民吸食鴉片嗎？如果答案是否。那麼，他們是用什麼方式來影響人民呢？
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Join the Vocabulary-Rich Episode! Every two weeks, you'll learn 10 essential Mandarin words based on that week's Chinese episode, along with practical sentence examples for everyday use to boost your speaking skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your Chinese, come learn and grow with me in the Vocabulary-Rich Episode! 加入生字充電站! 每兩週，您將根據當週中文節目學到10個
