English Edition | C#62 如果有一天，吳剛不再揮動斧頭 | 《吳剛伐桂》 During Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan, it’s very common for us to sit with mooncakes in hand and look up at the moon. When we were kids, adults would tell us a story: On the moon, there is an osmanthus tree, and a man endlessly chopping it down. His […]
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English Edition | C#60 學會在忙碌中抬頭看自己的人生 | 《南柯一夢》 Have you ever had one of those moments where you just… zoomed out? After sharing the story of “南柯一夢” (nán kē yī mèng), a dream of Nanke. in our last episode, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. In the story, a man lives an
Growing up in Taiwan, temples were a part of my life in ways that felt natural but profound. My family would follow our neighbors and relatives to temple festivals, and I remember the bustle, the energy, and the joy of those days vividly. It wasn’t just about religion; it was about community, shared memories, and
For most of my life, I believed opportunity had a very specific look. It was coastal. It was busy. It was familiar. Opportunity looked like California, New York, Seattle—places we’ve heard about over and over again. Places that felt validated by popularity. If many people wanted to go there, then surely that’s where growth must
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If you’ve ever traveled, worked in a café, stayed in a hotel, or waited at an airport, you’ve probably used public Wi-Fi. It’s everywhere—convenient, free, and easy to connect to. But here’s the part most people don’t think about: public Wi-Fi is also one of the easiest hunting grounds for hackers. For them, public Wi-Fi
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In Taiwan, online life is fast, convenient, and sometimes risky. From scammy text messages claiming you won a prize to public WiFi that exposes your personal info, cyber threats are everywhere. And the truth is, your personal data is more valuable than you think. Hackers don’t just target big companies — ordinary people are often
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Last time, we talked about why topic learning is the key to real-life Chinese conversations—a practical and effective way to build your Chinese language skills. Instead of memorizing endless word lists or grammar drills, topic learning helps you study Chinese by focusing on themes like travel, food, family, or health. This approach lets you build
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If you grew up in the early days of the internet, you probably have a very specific memory: sitting at a desktop computer, registering your very first email, and then carefully writing down your new password on a tiny slip of paper. Maybe you tucked it inside your wallet. Maybe you taped it under the
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Language is more than vocabulary and grammar — it’s a reflection of who you are The words you choose, the tone you use, and even the little filler phrases you repeat all send subtle signals about your mindset, maturity, and emotional awareness. In Mandarin — especially in Taiwanese Mandarin — certain everyday expressions can make
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly entered our daily lives—answering our questions, writing for us, generating images, even chatting with us like a friend. When I first encountered AI, I was fascinated. The idea of a machine that could talk naturally, answer instantly, and never get tired seemed magical. I played with it, asked it questions,
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