Episode 118 | 大学选什么专业好呢？What should I study in the university?

I'm back with Ella for an exciting follow-up!! Last time, we talked about having kids, and now ...... I 'm pregnant with my first baby, a little boy we're calling 'Xi Yang Yang (Happy Sheep)' after a famous cartoon. Some unexpected challenges, but lots of new things to think about and learn! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/eacc130c-1835-4184-bb74-24886bca6a50 ==================== 续集 | xùjí | sequel; continuation 视角 | shìjiǎo | perspective; viewpoint 剧透 | jùtòu | spoiler (of a plot) 有始有终 | yǒushǐyǒuzhōng | to finish what one starts; carry through to the end 首尾呼应 | shǒuwěihūyìng | to echo from beginning to end; be consistent all through 预产期 | yùchǎnqī | expected date of delivery (due date) 剖腹产 | pōufùchǎn | cesarean section 引产 | yǐnchǎn | induced labor; induction 早产 | zǎochǎn | premature birth; preterm delivery 幻觉 | huànjué | illusion; hallucination 白羊座 | báiyángzuò | Aries (zodiac sign) 双鱼座 | shuāngyúzuò | Pisces (zodiac sign) 十二生肖 | shí'èrzūnxiào | the twelve Chinese zodiac animals 取小名 | qǔ xiǎomíng | to give a nickname 流行趋势 | liúxíngqūshì | popular trend 书面 | shūmiàn | in written form; literary 文艺 | wényì | literature and art; artistic 贱 | jiàn | lowly; vulgar; cheap (here, used in an old traditional way to refer to names believed to help children survive) 乡土 | xiāngtǔ | native soil; local (often implying rustic or unsophisticated) 好养活 | hǎoyǎnghuó | easy to raise; able to survive easily 吃苦 | chīkǔ | to bear hardships 扛得住 | kángdezhù | can withstand; can bear 饥荒 | jīhuāng | famine 存活率 | cúnhuólǜ | survival rate 贵气 | guìqì | dignified; aristocratic; luxurious 接地气 | jiēdìqì | down-to-earth; relatable 顽强 | wánqiáng | tenacious; indomitable 重男轻女 | zhòngnánqīngnǚ | to value sons over daughters; male chauvinism 堕胎 | duòtāi | abortion 心仪 | xīnyí | favorite; desired; admired 作废 | zuòfèi | to become invalid; to be nullified 谐音 | xiéyīn | homophonic; homophone 介于 | jièyú | to be between; to lie between 胎教 | tāijiào | prenatal education 发育 | fāyù | to develop; development 汲取 | jíqǔ | to draw; to absorb; to derive 脐带 | qídài | umbilical cord 代谢功能 | dàixiè gōngnéng | metabolic function 面部轮廓 | miànbù lúnkuò | facial features; facial contour 眼见为实，耳听为虚 | yǎnjiànwéishí, ěrtīngwéixū | seeing is believing; hearing is not believing 验孕棒 | yànyùnbàng | pregnancy test stick 流产 | liúchǎn | miscarriage; abortion 妇产科 | fùchǎnkē | gynecology and obstetrics 自然而然 | zìrán'érrán | naturally; of its own accord 唐氏综合症 | tángshì zōnghézhèng | Down syndrome 筛查 | shāichá | screening (medical) 染色体 | rǎnsètǐ | chromosome 异常 | yìcháng | unusual; abnormal 分离 | fēnlí | to separate; to detach 伴侣 | bànlǚ | companion; partner 决策 | juécè | strategic decision; to make a policy decision 两难 | liǎngnán | dilemma 境界 | jìngjiè | state; realm; level 矛盾 | máodùn | contradiction; conflicting 晨吐 | chéntǔ | morning sickness 孕反 | yùnfǎn | pregnancy reaction (e.g., morning sickness) 反胃 | fǎnwèi | nauseated; to feel sick 食欲 | shíyù | appetite 增重 | zēngzhòng | to gain weight 偏好 | piānhào | preference 突如其来 | túrúqílái | to arise suddenly; unexpected 膳食 | shànshí | meal; diet 妊娠期 | rènshēnqī | pregnancy term/trimester 减轻 | jiǎnqīng | to lighten; to ease; to mitigate 坐月子 | zuò yuèzi | to observe the postpartum confinement period 传统习俗 | chuántǒng xísú | traditional custom 调养 | diàoyǎng | to recuperate; to convalesce 不宜 | bùyí | not suitable for; ill-advised 劳累 | láolèi | tired; fatigued 休养 | xiūyǎng | to recuperate; to rest 月子中心 | yuèzi zhōngxīn | confinement care center (for new mothers) 护理人员 | hùlǐ rényuán | caregiver; nursing staff 衍生 | yǎnshēng | to derive; to evolve 词汇 | cíhuì | vocabulary 月嫂 | yuèsǎo | maternity matron; confinement nanny 禁忌 | jìnjì | taboo; prohibition 科学依据 | kēxué yījù | scientific basis 夸大 | kuā

Do you believe in "a good fortune"? Today we talk about luck, superstition, and Chinese folklore with Jane! From zodiac predictions and ancient traditions like the Yellow Calendar to modern AI fortune-telling.... If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/a629ec48-3a0b-41c8-8a26-9bbd8a9158d8 ==================== 迷信 | míxìn | superstition 玄学 | xuánxué | metaphysics; occultism 玄乎 | xuánhu | mysterious; incredible; abstruse 火爆 | huǒbào | fiery; booming; popular 求助于 | qiúzhùyú | to seek help from 上行期 | shàngxíngqī | upturn period; period of growth 下行 | xiàxíng | downward trend; declining 借助 | jièzhù | to draw on; to have recourse to; to make use of 庙宇 | miàoyǔ | temples and monasteries 道观 | dàoguàn | Taoist temple 道教 | dàojiào | Taoism 佛教 | fójiào | Buddhism 运势 | yùnshì | luck; fortune 走向 | zǒuxiàng | trend; direction; to move towards 势头 | shìtóu | momentum; tendency 黄历 | huánglì | almanac; lunar calendar 宜 | yí | suitable; appropriate 远行 | yuǎnxíng | to travel far; distant journey 生肖 | shēngxiào | Chinese zodiac; animal sign 合得来 | hédelái | to get along well; to be compatible 冲 | chōng | to clash; to conflict with (in zodiac, etc.) 金木水火土 | jīnmùshuǐhuǒtǔ | five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) 星座 | xīngzuò | constellation; zodiac sign 算命 | suànmìng | to tell fortunes 生辰八字 | shēngchénbāzì | the eight characters of the time of birth (used in fortune-telling) 时辰 | shíchén | the 12 two-hour periods of the day; a moment in time 命里 | mìnglǐ | in one's fate 大劫 | dàjié | great calamity; severe disaster 桃花运 | táohuāyùn | luck in love; romantic encounters 博主 | bózhǔ | blogger; vlogger 节点 | jiédiǎn | node; crucial point 扯 | chě | to talk nonsense; to prattle 胡说八道 | húshuōbādào | to talk nonsense; to jabber 逻辑 | luójí | logic 科学依据 | kēxuéyījù | scientific basis/evidence 因果 | yīnguǒ | cause and effect; karma 当事人 | dāngshìrén | person concerned; party (to a case) 安慰剂效应 | ānwèijìxiàoyìng | placebo effect 信心满满 | xìnxīnmǎnmǎn | full of confidence 看手相 | kànshǒuxiàng | to practice palmistry; to read palms 看面相 | kànmiànxiàng | to practice physiognomy; to read faces 升学 | shēngxué | to enter a higher-level school 许愿 | xǔyuàn | to make a wish 还愿 | huányuàn | to fulfill a vow 体系 | tǐxì | system; setup 高考 | gāokǎo | national college entrance examination 静安寺 | Jìng'ānsì | Jing'an Temple (a famous temple in Shanghai) 大佛 | dàfó | Giant Buddha statue 雕像 | diāoxiàng | sculpture; statue 佛祖 | fózǔ | Buddha 老天爷 | lǎotiānyé | Heaven; God (colloquial) 保佑 | bǎoyòu | to bless; to protect (by God) 口语化 | kǒuyǔhuà | colloquial; vernacular 细分 | xìfēn | to subdivide; to segment 拜佛 | bàifó | to worship Buddha 金发碧眼 | jīnfàbìyǎn | blonde hair and blue eyes 传开 | chuánkāi | to spread (of news, etc.) 免签政策 | miǎnqiānzhèngcè | visa-free policy 礼貌性地 | lǐmàoxìngde | out of courtesy; politely 双手合十 | shuāngshǒuhéshí | to put one's palms together (as a sign of respect or prayer) 灶王爷 | zàowángyé | Kitchen God 观世音菩萨 | Guānshìyīn Púsà | Guanyin Bodhisattva 财神爷 | cáishényé | God of Wealth 年初五 | niánchūwǔ | the fifth day of the Lunar New Year 鞭炮 | biānpào | firecrackers 迎财神 | yíngcáishén | to welcome the God of Wealth 怜悯心 | liánmǐnxīn | compassion; mercy 普度众生 | pǔdùzhòngshēng | to save all living beings (Buddhist concept) 玉佩 | yùpèi | jade pendant 文昌菩萨 | Wénchāng Púsà | Wenchang Bodhisattva (God of Culture and Literature) 本命年 | běnmìngnián | zodiac year (the year of one's birth animal sign) 属相 | shǔxiàng | animal sign of the Chinese zodiac 经 | jīng | sutra; scripture 内裤 | nèikù | underpants 可行 | kěxíng | feasible; workable 手链 | shǒuliàn | bracelet 挫折 | cuòzhé | setback; frustration 对冲 | duìchōng | to hedge; to offset 乳牙 | rǔyá | milk tooth; deciduous tooth 东倒西歪 | dōngdǎoxīwāi | to sway from side to side; to be in a mess

We welcomed a new friend Joe to our podcast! She shared about her life in Hong Kong after living in Europe for ten years: Hong Kong's unique blend of city and nature, its fast-paced lifestyle, and the experience of cultural reverse shock. If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/86da3d83-7441-405f-bdb7-c7a4ed188e2e ==================== 居住 | jūzhù | reside; dwell; live 变动 | biàndòng | change; alteration; change and move 圈子 | quānzi | circle; clique; a ring 校友 | xiàoyǒu | alumnus; alumna; schoolmate 交集 | jiāojí | intersection; common ground 兜兜转转 | dōudōuzhuǎnzhuǎn | after many twists and turns; in a roundabout way 神奇 | shénqí | magical; miraculous; mysterious 伴侣 | bànlǚ | partner; companion; spouse 偶然 | ǒurán | incidentally; by chance; accidental 匿名 | nìmíng | anonymous 传播 | chuánbō | propagate; disseminate; spread 途径 | tújìng | way; channel 居住 | jūzhù | reside; dwell; live 反向 | fǎnxiàng | reverse; inverse 冲击 | chōngjī | impact; assault; shock 毕竟 | bìjìng | after all; all in all 华人 | huárén | ethnic Chinese 硕士 | shuòshì | master's degree 轨迹 | guǐjì | track; trajectory; locus 重合 | chónghé | overlap; coincide 往返 | wǎngfǎn | go and return; round trip 大陆 | dàlù | continent; mainland 职业 | zhíyè | occupation; profession 追求 | zhuīqiú | seek; pursue; chase 小国寡民 | xiǎoguóguǎmín | small country with few people (from Taoism, ideal state) 社会福利 | shèhuìfúlì | social welfare 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost feelings 找补 | zhǎobǔ | to make up for; to compensate 保障 | bǎozhàng | ensure; guarantee; safeguard 调配 | diàopèi | distribute; deploy; allocate 兜底 | dōudǐ | to guarantee; to cover the bottom line 杀出重围 | shāchūchóngwéi | break out of an encirclement; stand out from the competition 人上人 | rénshàngrén | a superior person; a cut above others 体会 | tǐhuì | know from experience; learn; realize 殖民地 | zhímíndì | colony 深刻 | shēnkè | profound; deep; deep-going 双语 | shuāngyǔ | bilingual 招牌 | zhāopái | shop sign; signboard 大部分 | dàbùfen | majority; greater part 副词 | fùcí | adverb 标识 | biāoshí | sign; mark; symbol 乘机 | chéngjī | take the opportunity; board a plane 旅客 | lǚkè | passenger; traveler 登上 | dēngshàng | board; ascend; mount 博大精深 | bódàjīngshēn | broad and profound; extensive and deep 母语 | mǔyǔ | mother tongue; native language 如鱼得水 | rúyúdéshuǐ | like a fish in water; feel at home 双语 | shuāngyǔ | bilingual 文本 | wénběn | text 私心 | sīxīn | selfish motives; selfishness 供应商 | gōngyìngshāng | supplier 对接 | duìjiē | docking; connect; interface 承担 | chéngdān | bear; undertake; assume 行政任务 | xíngzhèng rènwu | administrative tasks 小众 | xiǎozhòng | niche; minority group 潮湿 | cháoshī | wet; humid; damp 矛盾 | máodùn | contradiction; conflicting 混血 | hùnxuè | mixed-blood 包围 | bāowéi | surround; encircle 深有体会 | shēnyǒutǐhuì | have a deep understanding; deeply appreciate 喧闹 | xuānnào | noise; clamor; noisy 海滨 | hǎibīn | seaside; coast 独一无二 | dúyīwú'èr | unique; unparalleled 刻板印象 | kèbǎnyìnxiàng | stereotype 公认 | gōngrèn | publicly acknowledged; generally accepted 永不停歇 | yǒngbùtíngxiē | never stop; ceaseless 吃货 | chīhuò | foodie (colloquial) 发觉 | fājué | find; detect; discover 踩雷 | cǎilé | step on a landmine; encounter something bad/disappointing 摆盘 | bǎipán | plate presentation (in cooking) 搜寻 | sōuxún | search for; seek 循环 | xúnhuán | cycle; circulate 打破 | dǎpò | break; smash 普遍 | pǔbiàn | universal; general; widespread 逼仄 | bīzè | cramped; narrow 规划 | guīhuà | plan; project; layout 间距 | jiānjù | interval; spacing 早茶 | zǎochá | morning tea (dim sum meal) 点心 | diǎnxin | dim sum; light refreshments 拼桌 | pīnzhuō | share a table 舒展开 | shūzhǎnkāi | stretch out; spread out 饲料 | sìliào | feed; fodder 壁垒 | bìlěi | barrier; rampart 闲情逸致 | xiánqíngyìzhì | leisurely and carefree mood 品尝 | pǐncháng | taste; sample; s

I just spent two weeks travelling with my parents in Sweden! What is your experience normally travelling with your parents? For me, it is definitely a mixture of love and hate...Yes, let's talk about generational gaps! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/97f99aae-063d-4cf2-9082-8318942eb9e0 ==================== 蹭吃蹭住 | cèng chī cèng zhù | to freeload food and accommodation; to sponge off someone 闲适 | xiánshì | leisurely and comfortable; relaxed 安逸 | ānyì | easy and comfortable; comfortable and carefree 刻板印象 | kèbǎn yìnxiàng | stereotype 巴适 | bāshì | (Sichuan dialect) comfortable; pleasant; good 人字拖 | rénzìtuō | flip-flops; thongs (footwear) 洋溢 | yángyì | to be brimming with; to be permeated with 呼啸而过 | hūxiào'érguò | to whiz past; to speed by with a whistling sound 基础设施 | jīchǔ设施 | infrastructure 气息 | qìxī | smell; breath; flavor; trace 凉意 | liángyì | a touch of cold; chill 感恩 | gǎn'ēn | to be grateful; thankful 代沟 | dàigōu | generation gap 年龄层 | niánlíngcéng | age group/bracket 悲喜交加 | bēixǐ jiājiā | mixed feelings of joy and sorrow 爱恨交加 | àihèn jiājiā | mixed feelings of love and hate 深入了解 | shēnrù liǎojiě | to gain a deeper understanding 吐槽 | tǔcáo | to complain; to badmouth; to roast (colloquial) 时间观念 | shíjiān guānniàn | concept of time; punctuality 职场 | zhíchǎng | workplace; career 咨询 | zīxún | to consult; consultation 近况 | jìnkuàng | recent developments; current situation 上线 | shàngxiàn | to go online; to log in 规划 | guīhuà | to plan; plan; program 相处模式 | xiāngchǔ móshì | mode of interaction; way of getting along 结构性 | jiégòuxìng | structural 框架 | kuàngjià | framework; structure 条理 | tiáolǐ | orderliness; method 随性 | suíxìng | easy-going; spontaneous; uninhibited 即兴 | jíxìng | impromptu; extemporaneous 特意 | tèyì | for a special purpose; specially 宽容 | kuānróng | tolerant; lenience 硬加 | yìngjiā | to force something upon; to impose 期待 | qīdài | to look forward to; expectation 小矛盾 | xiǎo máodùn | minor conflict 探索 | tànsuǒ | to explore; exploration 分头行动 | fēntóu xíngdòng | to act separately; to go separate ways 汇合 | huìhé | to converge; to assemble; to meet 压根 | yàgēn | from the start; fundamentally; (not) at all 视线 | shìxiàn | line of sight; view 控制欲 | kòngzhìyù | desire for control; possessiveness 掌控欲 | zhǎngkòngyù | desire for mastery/control 子女 | zǐnǚ | children (collective term) 导游 | dǎoyóu | tour guide 翻译 | fānyì | to translate; interpreter; translation 心累 | xīnlèi | mentally exhausting; feel drained 约束 | yuēshù | to restrict; to constrain; restriction 大局观 | dàjúguān | a broader perspective; big picture view 契合 | qìhé | to fit in well with; to be in harmony with 沟通 | gōutōng | to communicate; communication 极端 | jíduān | extreme; an extreme 包装 | bāozhuāng | to package; to wrap; to dress up 受害者 | shòuhàizhě | victim 抱怨 | bàoyuàn | to complain; grumble 愧疚 | kuìjiù | to feel guilty; to be conscience-stricken 拦着 | lánzhe | to block; to stop (someone from doing something) 劝说 | quànshuō | to persuade; to advise 内心 | nèixīn | heart; innermost feelings 隐隐约约 | yǐnyǐnyuēyuē | faintly; vaguely; indistinctly 矛盾 | máodùn | contradictory; contradiction 随口 | suíkǒu | to speak casually; to say offhand 成年人 | chéngniánrén | adult 负责任 | fùzérèn | to take responsibility 旅程 | lǚchéng | journey; itinerary 扫兴 | sǎoxìng | to spoil the fun; to be a wet blanket 亲戚关系 | qīnqi guānxi | kinship; family relations 姑姑 | gūgu | father's sister; aunt 姨 | yí | mother's sister; aunt 传统意义上 | chuántǒng yìyì shàng | in the traditional sense 菜单 | càidān | menu 千里迢迢 | qiānlǐ tiáotiáo | from a distant place; from afar 景点 | jǐngdiǎn | scenic spot; tourist attraction 抱怨一通 | bàoyuàn yītōng | to complain a lot/for a while 衬托 | chèntuō | to set off; to serve as a foil to 典范 | diǎnfàn | model; example;

Today, we are talking about cultural differences in communication! We chat about how Chinese people are subtle, tactful and indirect in our communications... and the unique role of "biao qing bao (emojis/memes) " in expressing emotion! If this podcast is helpful for you and you want to show your support, you can buy me a coffee here! I really appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/xinqing 免费的全文内容（汉字，拼音，英语翻译）在这里. Free transcript of the entire podcast with characters, pinyin and English translation: https://www.yaya.press/doc/8907c28a-c653-495c-8ba4-5a118c5e0ea7 ==================== 委婉 | wěiwǎn | tactful; indirect; mild 概念 | gàiniàn | concept; idea 绕弯子 | ràowānzi | beat around the bush; speak indirectly 人际交往 | rénjì jiāowǎng | interpersonal communication; socializing 自然科学 | zìrán kēxué | natural science 陈述 | chénshù | statement; declare; state 注重 | zhùzhòng | pay attention to; focus on; stress 拒绝 | jùjué | refuse; reject; decline 维持 | wéichí | keep; maintain; preserve 职场 | zhíchǎng | workplace; career field 人情世故 | rénqíng shìgù | worldly wisdom; social norms 语气词 | yǔqìcí | modal particle 修饰词 | xiūshìcí | modifier; modifying word 原则上 | yuánzé shàng | in principle 暗示 | ànshì | hint; suggest; imply 通融 | tōngróng | accommodate; show flexibility 商量 | shāngliang | consult; discuss; talk over 另辟蹊径 | lìng pì qījìng | find a new approach; chart a new path 铺垫 | pūdiàn | cushion; pave the way; groundwork 心理准备 | xīnlǐ zhǔnbèi | psychological preparation 丑话说在前面 | chǒuhuà shuō zài qiánmiàn | put the ugly truth first; state conditions clearly beforehand 介意 | jièyì | mind; take offense; care about 转折 | zhuǎnzhé | transition; turn in direction 寒暄 | hánxuān | exchange conventional greetings; make small talk 布置 | bùzhì | assign; arrange; set up 日常 | rìcháng | daily; routine 正题 | zhèngtí | main topic; subject under discussion 反感 | fǎngǎn | antipathy; dislike; be averse to 反馈 | fǎnkuì | feedback; response 下意识 | xiàyìshì | subconscious; instinctively 秘诀 | mìjué | secret; knack; key 诀窍 | juéqiào | secret; trick; know-how 一以不变应万变 | yī yǐ búbiàn yìng wànbiàn | handle all changes with constancy; maintain composure amidst changes 表情包 | biǎoqíngbāo | meme; emoji sticker 抽象 | chōuxiàng | abstract 尴尬 | gāngà | awkward; embarrassed 生硬 | shēngyìng | stiff; mechanical; rigid 纯文字 | chún wénzì | plain text 维度 | wéidù | dimension 赋予 | fùyǔ | endow; entrust; confer 情绪 | qíngxù | mood; emotion; feeling 语境 | yǔjìng | context 场面话 | chǎngmiàn huà | polite formulas; conventional remarks; social pleasantries 买单 | mǎidān | pay the bill 经济状况 | jīngjì zhuàngkuàng | economic status; financial condition 预算 | yùsuàn | budget 直白 | zhíbái | straightforward; candid; blunt 现金 | xiànjīn | cash 聚餐 | jùcān | dine together; party meal 请客 | qǐngkè | treat somebody to dinner; play the host 去世 | qùshì | pass away; die 过世 | guòshì | pass away 仙逝 | xiānshì | pass away (used for respected elders or monks) 西天 | Xītiān | Western Heaven (Buddhist paradise) 马克思 | Mǎkèsī | Karl Marx 归宿 | guīsù | final destination; home; inevitable result 宗教 | zōngjiào | religion 极乐世界 | jílè shìjiè | Land of Ultimate Bliss (Paradise) 古人 | gǔrén | ancients; people of ancient times 长胖 | zhǎngpàng | put on weight; gain weight 消耗 | xiāohào | consume; exhaust; drain 脑力 | nǎolì | brainpower; mental effort 精力 | jīnglì | energy; vigor 亲近 | qīnjìn | close; intimate 耐心 | nàixīn | patience; patient 胖瘦 | pàngshòu | weight (lit. fat and thin) 潜意识 | qiányìshì | subconscious mind; subconsciousness 唐突 | tángtū | abrupt; rude; blunt 冒犯 | màofàn | offend; affront; assault 本意 | běnyì | original intention; real intent 大体 | dàtǐ | generally; mostly 打压式 | dǎyāshì | oppressive; suppressive style (education/parenting) 上一辈 | shàng yībèi | the older generation 表扬 | biǎoyáng | praise; commend; cite 骄傲 | jiāo'ào | proud; pride 情感 | qínggǎn | emotion; feeling; sentiment 夫妻 | fūqī | husband and wife 情侣 | qínglǚ | sweethearts; romantic couple 环境 | huánjìng | environment; surroundings; circumstance 衬托 | chèntuō | set off; serve as a