Being a Lesbian in China - Intermediate Chinese - In-depth Chinese interview - Chinese Conversation

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China's society is generally very conservative and traditional. How might family and friends react when they found out you are a lesbian? How does it feel to live your life as a lesbian in China? Eileen talk to Chloe to find out.
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@MandarinCorner2 Месяц назад

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@JasonEyermann Месяц назад

@@YES_YES_NO_YESvery interesting! This is real people real life

@Liface Месяц назад

@@YES_YES_NO_YES Your mind is closed.

@YES_YES_NO_YES Месяц назад

@@JasonEyermann lezzies ... yuck

@jblusse 14 дней назад

Thanks so much for this video! I checked out your site - I saw you have Anki flashcards, but not based on your videos. May I suggest you consider making flashcard sets based on these conversations? I would really love that!

@lxtatar7773 Месяц назад

wow not many channels for Mandarin learners have such a wide range of topics~ keep up the good work~

@CatherineLambert-fz7pd 29 дней назад

I'm a lesbian and it is my dream to speak Chinese. I am really touched by how heartfelt the interview was.

@DGBG24 24 дня назад

@janeharper6232 Месяц назад

I have a Chinese Taiwanese background but was born in America. My parents read my diary and found out I'm a lesbian when I was a senior in hs. They did not accept me. It's been good to see fellow Asian lgbtq allies fight. I think Asian cultures are not as expressive as other cultures about this. I was moved to tears to see Taiwan take a rainbow stand. I was in disbelief as I watched queer Taiwanese people openly kiss without fear in public! This was the first time I heard such queer friendly language in Mandarin. Thanks for the inclusion

@samorayee420 Месяц назад

Everything is in America awful I don't like Americans culture either maybe you born you like . For me it's poison

@K-dramaSpecialClips 29 дней назад

😊😊

@taiwanisacountry 12 дней назад

It is not "legal" for same sex marriages in Taiwan, it is simply not "illegal" for Taiwanese people. The difference is, if a Taiwanese finds a partner from Vietnam or Mainland China, then they can't get married. They would have to go to a country like Denmark to get married. This was a compromise between the progressives and the conservatives in Taiwan. It is progress, and progress is great

@mariatrinitymya8618 4 дня назад

you parents read your diary? 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀ what good parents you got. My Asian mom read my diary too and found out about my suicidal thoughts. I wrote about killing myself after my Asian father scold me so hard for not getting good grades. I also draw pictures of me killing myself with a knife, hanging from the ceiling, and drinking hand sanitizer and stuff lol. she panicked. I am also a lesbian and I told my mom and she expect me to be straight again someday. lol. My father is expecting me to get a husband and settle with kids cus he thought a woman's life will be fulfilled if only she settle with a husband and kids🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀ He was even writing about how he is going to lecture my future husband and stuff. They expect high grades and I did my best but they expect me to have a husband? What good parents I got. 🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀Even though I grew up with my candid Thai gay friends, I am still sad that I am not frank about my sexuality just because I come from a strict catholic family. I really feel you from my heart. Keep living on sis. Even if your parents don't accept you, just know that there are people who accept you.

@dianellaspezialebagliacca9943 Месяц назад

Eileen has such a direct and respectful way of asking the most private and difficult questions. I love this channel. Thank you

@connorgrabowski817 Месяц назад

谢谢做这个视频。我知道很多人会不喜欢这个题目，但是对我有很大的帮助。上中文课的时候，我没有机会学习这样的词。

@FSFS-nu8vy 27 дней назад

In Chengdu it's ok, I remember many lesbians and gays there, the atmosphere was much more relaxed than in other cities, in my opinion.

@xandranicholai7301 14 дней назад

That’s good. The world needs to be more progressive

@stayglitteryqueen Месяц назад

Thank you so much for making this interview,both of you ❤ im studying mandarin and I'm part of the lgbtq community, so these things matter to me. I learn a lot more about Chinese people from the onternet than the media or anything. Keep up the good work, amazzing channel and thank you again!! 💖💖

@wilkbor Месяц назад

Wow. This is such a fascinating interview. I have to thank Eileen and Chloe for their time and to wish them both the best. I initially started listening only because I'm studying Chinese and wanted to try to understand a few words from native Mandarin speakers. However, I quickly became more interested in the actual content of the conversation and stopped listening. I started reading the subtitles. My takeaway: the issues that everyday people face in modern China aren't that different from the issues faced in western countries..... Now I have to listen to it again without reading the subtitles. My sincere best wishes to Chloe and Eileen.

@DGBG24 24 дня назад

Being in India makes it even harder for me to come out and tell people that I'm a lesbian, in addition to China. Because many nations have this issue, as I mentioned, and we cannot hold society responsible for it. As a result, they will react negatively. We should start by changing ourselves. We have to acknowledge that a same-gender relationship is about love as much as it is about lust, sex, or time passing. People who identify as LGBT are being bullied and harshed by society, and many are reluctant to identify as such in public. It ought to be modified. Please be respectful; everyone has their own life, love, and respect.

@maritvandelden3636 Месяц назад

This is such an interesting video! Thank you Chloe for sharing your experience :) I'd love to see more videos like this!

@miriamlevenson9430 Месяц назад

i dont know any chinese but just from the subtitles this interview is so fascinating! i love seeing experiences from all around the world, especially the things the US doesn’t want us to see

@catabulai1922 Месяц назад

Great job Eileen and Chloe. Chloe, I’m sorry you had to endure so much rejection and pressure from family. Glad you have a career and can make decisions for your life to be happy and at peace with yourself. 加油！

@stivan81 16 дней назад

A lot of comments here on how important the topic is, and how inspiring it is to see Chloe talk about it, and I do wholeheartedly agree, but I would like to emphasize something else, which is actually related to the main purpose of the channel: from a purely linguistic point of view, this is really great content, and in huge part due to Chloe being such an intelligent person and capable conversationalist. I feel like her command of her native language is way beyond average, and she uses a very broad set of language "tools" to express herself. This is of great value to learners, and I hope we can see more of her in the future. And one remark: I really don't feel this is intermediate level of Chinese, I'm sure there are very few foreign learners of Chinese who can understand everything, no matter how advanced they are.

@uristmcdani Месяц назад

Amazing video! Thanks a lot for bringing such varied content, specially this kind of topics that are a bit of a taboo in China. Its always amazing not only learning vocab and such but also culture!

@JasonEyermann Месяц назад

她说的中文那么清楚。听得懂很容易。希望每个人多说的那么清楚

@chaselizabeth Месяц назад

我非常同意，你说的对，他们都说那么清楚呀

@zhevtone Месяц назад

But it real conversations it's hard to find, people don't speak as clearly, many people have accents

@chaselizabeth Месяц назад

@@zhevtone this is absolutely true, but I think it’s important to have a foundation of knowing the words clearly first

@dashumandarin Месяц назад

很棒的主题，有深度的采访！

@maximiliano8849 Месяц назад

非常现实！谢谢嘉宾来分享你的故事和观点❤

@ooodman 29 дней назад

非常喜欢看到女孩子大胆地做自己

@chrystels.1 Месяц назад

谢谢Chloe分享你的生活故事。谢谢Eileen 做这种非常非常有趣的采访。 Chloe 很幸福拥有那样一位长久的伴侣。你应该珍惜你们的感情关系。爱情就是爱情无论如何。

@yarmy9846 Месяц назад

as a straight male i'm so glad you made this video as it definitely won't be for everyone(sadly) and that's brave of you ❤️

@Corey-dk3xi 28 дней назад

這場訪問蠻重要，謝謝分享💜

@MandarinCorner2 Месяц назад

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@poobumweefat Месяц назад

This is not only good for becoming familiar with Chinese conversation style, but also very educational and insightful! I had no idea about the concept of “sham marriages” or the changes that are happening in China because heterosexual couples cannot afford to get married and have children. This gives amazing cultural insight, I would love to see more videos like this on social topics/issues and the Chinese experience! Thankyou mandarincorner

@kahlilbt 26 дней назад

I love this guest! Thank you both for sharing, and thank you Eileen for covering topics like this

@ArmAlKay Месяц назад

Incredible scope of content, well worth supporting your channel. I learned so much about the Chinese society from your interviews and your walks around the cities and landscapes. I started watching when you described your life as a factory girl. Great content and well prepared.

@MissLizaYangonMyanmar Месяц назад

Fantastic content on modern China. You should also go to Chengu or as the scene calls it 'Gaydu'. So many cool Chinese in that city living as they please. It's my favourite city in all the years I lived in China.

@ximenagonzalez7893 Месяц назад

She said lots of things that I can relate to. Thanks for sharing this content.

@popwittenino7411 25 дней назад

Your videos are treasure of Chinese culture in all aspects. That is from language learning to deep insights into human lives, I appreciate supreme quality.

@svclips2961 14 дней назад

I don't understand why Chloe said her relationship is smoother than traditional Chinese families'. She both described typical Chinese fights (such as criticizing her partner for not making enough money) and also said they have gotten into physically violent altercations? Regardless, this was a very well-made video and I appreciate her sharing her story in such detail.

@arthurdefreitas3203 20 дней назад

This is the best channel! Thanks for this video Eileen, you are awesome ❤❤❤❤

@trickybonmot7826 19 дней назад

Thanks for the interesting topic. I love the format of the subtitles.

@lingfongchung2 Месяц назад

Thank you Chloe for your courage! Also, Eileen for understanding the importance of making this video. You, two, are great women!

@TrEats123 Месяц назад

Don't worry about the hate. Interesting topic with Interesting vocab. Been a fan for many years. Keep on rocking Eileen!

@martincuvelliez5319 Месяц назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO EILEEN !!!

@elizab.3392 9 дней назад

such a beautiful interview. thank you to both Eileen and Chloe, was wonderful

@StratosFair 26 дней назад

What a beautiful interview. Thank you Eileen

@helenmayor7109 Месяц назад

one of the best channel out there.

@lyah3550 Месяц назад

Thank you. This was a great listening practice and also a great culture lesson.

@addielmartinez9120 Месяц назад

amazing video like usual. thanks!

@Garbaz 26 дней назад

Wonderful conversation! Thank you very much for the video.

@Goshazainali1996 26 дней назад

Thanks for another great interview and a hard work! 谢谢！

@myriamm9917 8 дней назад

This video is incredible. The interviewer has great questions, let the interviewee answer in her o,w words. As a learner of Chinese I'm absorbing a lot from this. Thank you so much, this must be a lot of work

@Baldcafe 9 дней назад

This channel kinda GOATED

@WorldlyLanguage 28 дней назад

Thank you so much for making this interview

@ft7376 Месяц назад

real question, where do you find these guests, especially for more taboo topics?

@user-fk4yv7qi7u Месяц назад

This was by far your best interview. Very professional on your part Eileen.( btw you look beautiful).Chloe is such a strong woman.Also thanks to her I will never forget the word “ dui “. ❤🇨🇦

@emmapinn5216 Месяц назад

Great interview. Thanks

@uuuuuuuuiiiiiii Месяц назад

Thank you Chloe and Eileen, I am so happy to see this representation, it’s so valuable to see since i can relate to her.

@ollieanntan4478 Месяц назад

I really enjoy your discussions. Your videos are the best and you're the best! I hope to see more interviews.

@RhiTheRandomRambler Месяц назад

谢谢你，很有意思！

@TheRakugan 22 дня назад

Great interview, thank you so much!

@Dary_Eve 19 дней назад

Thanks for the interview ❤

@hoatanky3926 9 дней назад

The one mandarin channel I always recommend ppl to visit

@cynthianichols4851 Месяц назад

非常有意思的话题，谢谢！

@nhano7800 27 дней назад

非常感谢老师

@Fapple 26 дней назад

This is such an in depth video. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share this story.

@Dodovacer Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing, very educational, on several levels. 謝謝妳們。☺

@meganr25 Месяц назад

谢谢发的视频

@user-yo7mv5tb3j Месяц назад

This girl is very smart and beautiful ❤️

@EnglishisEZ 9 дней назад

love it!

@laurenhurst595 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this video! I would love to see more videos on this!

@neonshadow5005 8 дней назад

Everyone should be able to be happy being who they are, with who makes them happy. It seems like the biggest reason against it is people are very afraid of change and the things that challenge the social structure they are familiar with. But just like you have a right to live your life in a way that makes you happy, so does everyone else.

@Vietanhthanhngan 29 дней назад

谢谢老师给我一个好题目让我学习中文🎉🎉🎉🎉

@jeremyedwards9638 27 дней назад

感谢你，这种话题很重要，

@Blinful Месяц назад

非常感谢！ Thank you so much for the lesson! ❤

@Squiel91 Месяц назад

Loved to hear this conversation! So many insights about how being different in a 保守的國家。我坦白地恭喜這個非常勇敢的女性，并不希望生活一般平均的中國人的生活。

@bingolittle8725 25 дней назад

你们的内容越来越棒

@trendy-retro Месяц назад

Fantastique vidéo 👏 Vous deux êtes fantastiques 🤩 Merci beaucoup !

@elenaleclerc6410 26 дней назад

Si vous êtes intéressé à connaître plus sur “ La Culture Lesbienne de la Chine du 21ème Siècle”, consultez mes commentaries sur cette plateforme. Je fais une recherche sur ce sujet au niveau des divers courants lesbiens en Chine.

@azamarabear Месяц назад

Great😮

@luismanuelvelazquezmejia2619 Месяц назад

Wow, i’m interested to speak mandarin fluently, And this kind of topics makes me feel that is important how to speak this amazing language thanks for share this kind of videos, I hope someday be able to have a conversation in your beautiful language, regards.

@paulagodebrito Месяц назад

Another amazing interview!

@Kiwithesecond94 Месяц назад

感谢老师和被采访的美女。我听得津津入味！

@samuelmatheis 17 дней назад

this is probably one of the best ways to study a language

@calmryu9446 7 дней назад

I'm not learning chinese but it was a very interesting talk nonetheless!

@polyky 14 дней назад

I'm glad she was able to pass on what Mother Wu did for her ❤

@nichodula 28 дней назад

首先很感谢你分享这个对话，学到很多。好羡慕你和你对象这么相爱。有个问题，你朋友去泰国买了个孩子？是买卖人口那种买么？

@MandarinCorner2 28 дней назад

买精子，不是孩子

@jonathanwilson6043 26 дней назад

This is very advanced I feel

@martinlaoshi Месяц назад

Mandarin Corner的视频内容越来越丰富👍

@kahlilbt 26 дней назад

我们爱你Chloe！

@manchu-qu9mw 28 дней назад

Good video to improve my Mandarin with real live discussion to hold the focus. Add a little comment, the issues of intimate emotion. It is a very powerful feel, for good or bad especially on issue of love. Soul mate can be created through sexual intimacy. I went through hell after a broke off for long term goodness.

@chanraksmey100 Месяц назад

Can you make video about Pang Mao?

@DanielleBaylor 13 дней назад

Oh thank you! Naturally i clicked because you're talking about lgbt topics. I've been slacking on my studies 😅

@user-chris_zervakis Месяц назад

bold topic from Eileen. Congratulations

@carm6713 17 дней назад

14 years with same person, can't imagine

@InternetMadnez Месяц назад

Lesbians and I share common tastes.

@JasonEyermann Месяц назад

Almost 200K! Subscribers Wow

@Luper1970 Месяц назад

Interesting video. I remember, when I was travelling in China, to see many schoolgirls in pairs, as if they were best friends (I really saw many). But sometimes it was a bit hard not to think that there was something else in their relationship. So I thought maybe lesbianism is more common in China than people think.

@MissLizaYangonMyanmar Месяц назад

So many gay in China but the culture is super represed. Chengdu is a more open city. But many still are weird about it. You can even see the funny angry comments here from those nationalists who only want one view of China. I loved my 7 years in Mainland and have many gay friends there.

@Luper1970 Месяц назад

@@MissLizaYangonMyanmar It was just a feeling I had considering what I saw. Anyway, China is in my heart. I loved the country.

@JK-ji3kl Месяц назад

Isn't that just seeing what you want to see? It's just how schoolchildren act in Asia. In the West, we jump to that sort of conclusion so easily that it makes same sex friendships awkward...

@wlee8989 27 дней назад

there are lots of gay girls in china whether they are lesbian/bisexual/pansexual girls if you want to know they really exist or not you can see them Douyin/xiaohingshu look for the hashtag #le , #le in china this is slang which means girls who like girls. if you see a video/photo post on douyin/xiaohungshu there is the hashtag #le in that post, it means that someone is a girl who likes girls

@elenaleclerc6410 26 дней назад

Please see my comments on the subject, here in this platform, I am doing a research on the “Lesbian Culture in the 21st C. China”.