Mandarin Names for Taiwanese Night Market Foods - Mandarin on the Go Ep10

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Learn the Mandarin names of common night market foods in Taiwan! **Vocabulary list below!** How many foods can you name in Mandarin Chinese? Night markets are one of Taiwan's most popular tourist attractions, and they are a great place to snag a delicious snack or a late-night meal. In this episode, Taiwanese Mandarin teacher Peggy brings her student Bertie to a local night market. Bertie learns how to identify the products being sold, ask what they are made of and how much they cost. Peggy also introduces many local foods and teaches Bertie their Mandarin names. Follow Peggy and Bertie's conversation to discover how to order your new favorite Taiwanese night market dishes. Mandarin on the Go teaches Taiwanese Mandarin (aka Mandarin Chinese) in easy-to-digest segments that are both practical and reflect how Taiwanese people use the Mandarin language in daily life. We incorporate real-life scenarios and elements of local culture to provide a fun learning environment while encouraging authentic connection. **Vocabulary & Phrases** 請問這個是用什麼做的 qǐng wèn zhè ge shì yòng shén me zuò de Excuse me, what is this made of? 請問這個是什麼 qǐng wèn zhè ge shì shén me Excuse me, what is this? 多少錢 duō shǎo qián How much is it? 一個十塊 yī ge shí kuài $10 for one. 我要兩個 wǒ yào liǎng ge I want two. 謝謝 xiè xie Thank you. 剉冰 cuà bīng Shaved ice 刈包 guà bāo Gua bao/Taiwanese hamburger 鹽酥雞 yàn sū jī Fried chicken 大腸包小腸 dà cháng bāo xiǎo cháng Taiwanese sausage wrapped in sticky rice Bonus Phrases: 用血做的 yòng xiě zuò de It's made of blood. 這個是甜不辣 zhè ge shì tián bù là This is tempura. 好吃嗎 hǎo chī ma Is it good?

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Mandarin on the Go teaches Taiwanese Mandarin in easy-to-digest segments that are both practical and reflect how Taiwanese people use the Mandarin language in daily life. We incorporate real-life scenarios and elements of local culture to provide a fun learning environment while encouraging authent