語言與文化網誌 Language & Culture Blog
Language and culture are inseparable.
Understanding Taiwanese culture will not only help you communicate with Taiwanese people more naturally, but also connect with our hearts.
Can you feel the weight behind words ? ( why we switch from 精神科 to 身心科?) 你能感受到語言背後的重量嗎?
🎧I made a wish to Tokyo disneyland while hospitalized (ft. 喜願協會志工 Make-A-Wish Taiwan Volunteer)
球是圓的: The Taiwanese Expression That Will Level Up Your Conversations With Locals
球是圓的 is a common Taiwanese Mandarin expression used during sports games. It means anything can happen until the very end — no matter how strong or weak a team is. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it naturally in conversation.
Learn to Speak Taiwanese Mandarin Through a Real Hiking Conversation in Taipei
🎧 🇺🇸 🇹🇼紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist's eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)
紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist’s Eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)
As a Taiwanese, I explore New York City from a Taiwanese tourist’s perspective! From Broadway shows, NBA games, and iconic sightseeing spots, to local tips on restaurants, bookstores, and navigating NYC life, I share my stories (talking with american locals), cultural insights, and practical advice for Taiwanese travelers. Discover NYC like a local and experience the city through the eyes of a visitor from Taiwan.
Language Learning Tip: Don’t Forget to “Play the Language” 不忘記「玩語言」
“Spring Has a Stepmother’s Heart” 春天後母心: A Taiwanese Phrase for Unpredictable Spring Weather. But Is It Still Appropriate Today?
Why are Taiwanese fans shout「臺灣尚勇 siōng-ióng 」& Team 挺 Taiwan (Taiwanese Identity & spirit)
🐎馬年 Year of Horse: wishing you 馬上有錢 become rich immediately
Expression 平常心 (Inner Peace) — Life Wisdom from my dad | Real Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation
Be kind to myself 對自己好一點|Mental Health & New Year Resolutions|Taiwanese Mandarin Listening Practice
What is 假日夫妻 weekend couple?
Family Culture in Taiwan: 親子關係 (Parents–Child Relationship) :Love or Pressure?
🇹🇼 4 expressions for you if your phone ran out of battery:)
usse these real taiwanese mandarin expressions when your phone is dying and you need to borrow phone cable or need a power bank:)
Pay first or pay after eating? (2 real-life Taiwanese Mandarin expression)
“要先結帳嗎?” and “吃完再付就好” they’re real-life Taiwanese Mandarin expressions, but for some reason, they’re not taught in textbooks. :( I guess that’s part of the reason why many learners struggle to understand Taiwanese clerks.
Q: 「您 nin ㄋㄧㄣˊ」: Polite or Strange? If I say it in Taiwan, will people think I’m strange ?
How to Pronounce "和"? ㄏㄢˋ (hàn) Fourth Tone or ㄏㄜˊ (hé) Second Tone? 「和」怎麼發音? 四聲還是二聲?
Q:「和」怎麼發音?
ㄏㄢˋ (hàn)四聲還是ㄏㄜˊ (hé)二聲?
How to Pronounce "和"? ㄏㄢˋ (hàn) Fourth Tone
or ㄏㄜˊ (hé) Second Tone?
你覺得呢?
What do you think?
I often get asked this by my course students,
and I'm surprised that many learners tend to pronounce 和 ㄏㄜˊ hé.
While that’s understandable, it’s not common in everyday spoken Mandarin, at least not in Taiwan.
A:「和」這個音,口語我們通常說ㄏㄢˋ
In speaking, we almost always pronounce 和
as ㄏㄢˋ hàn.
If you’re speaking with Taiwanese locals, friends, or family, just stick with ㄏㄢˋ hàn.
臺灣租房 Renting in Taiwan: Scam Warnings; 591 & My Sister’s Experience
Renting apartment in taiwan
🇹🇼 Learning Taiwanese Mandarin as a Beginner: Essential Videos to Build Confidence with Natural Input
Speak conversational Taiwanese mandarin with friends and family
Working & Living in Taiwan🇹🇼 乖乖guai guai snack protects Taiwan’s tech |Magic of 乖乖
Living & Working in Taiwan. Things you have to know about this fun 乖乖 guai guai culture.