Chinese People Shocked at White Guys Reading Newspapers in Chinese
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- čas přidán 12. 05. 2024
- The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/xiaomanyc06221 Today me and my friend Evan read Chinese newspapers in the park in Chinese, and Chinese people were shocked to see us reading in Chinese. Speaking Chinese as a foreigner is one thing, but seeing non-Chinese people reading is arguably more impressive to a Chinese person as reading in Chinese is really difficult. We definitely are not perfect in reading but we gave it a shot!
If you’re curious, we hung out in New York City’s Columbus Park, which is a center of Chinese culture in New York City’s Chinatown.
0:00 Intro
1:49 Sponsored by Skillshare
3:07 Chinese grandpa surprised by us reading in Chinese
4:20 Entire park surprised by us reading in Chinese
7:11 Differences between Eastern and Western philosophy on work and love
8:17 Man surprised by me reading Chinese
8:42 Woman very surprised and asks for a photo
9:11 Interviewed by vlogger
9:31 Conclusion
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Xiaoma thank you for taking a picture with me! I´m framing it and hanging it on our living room wall. My kids grandkids and great grandkids will know the story about how you shocked us at that Columbus park on a sunny Sunday 😂 😂
I was going to comment that this was such a cute interaction. Xiaoma is so impressive
you should've taken the chance to also talk Spanish to him.. that should've been fun
I love Chinese culture
So cute and wholesome that entire interaction!
Una gran foto. Dos Superstars juntos
“Us Jews love reading about these things” underrated joke of the century right there
Jews are pretty intelligent so the fact that a couple of Jews can learn Chinese fluently is pretty impressive to me. Sure they might not be perfect at reading and writing Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese but most Chinese wouldn't be either.
@@EatMyShortsAU that statement is so problematic
@@katarina9064 Explain how
@@EatMyShortsAU Could you please not lump "Jews" into a monolithic category of humans? Jfc. Put any other ethnicity, or religion at the start of that statement and see how it sounds.
The truth about Jews:
they're people
I love how she became so comfortable speaking with you guys she started lecturing y’all to get a job lmao!!
Like every Oba-san. Asians are obsessed with Study and hard work. My chinese buddy is a fitness instructor and runs a super successful chain of gyms, and his parents still cant accept his lifestyle and career. They mock him all the time and call him a jock and a meathead(chinese equivalent terms).. They are so brainwashed and sheepish. It annoys me people cant accept change and different lifestyle choices that go against the norm. Of course this isnt just Asian people.
You've never been to Hong Kong, have you? 🤣
@liamwalsh4008 NOPE ^^
#ChineseElder - That's all that needs to be said lollllll!
I like how homegirl recognized him and asked for a picture . It means your content is really getting out there . Kudos to you 🙏🏽
Please don't stop making Chinese videos despite the repetitiveness, connecting with others on this level never gets too old. For us learning Chinese this is also super useful
@@user-yi3ox8wy4k Of course, but you can kinda tell he's a bit bored of it
yeah cuz they are going to take over the world
Yeah it is good, especially a young white American can have a convervation with older generation Chinese and get a long, I think that is great. Maybe politicians can take a page out of his book rather than being hell bent on war..
“Connecting” isn’t wrong, however I’d say these videos are “revealing” more than anything
I love the Chinese ines
I enjoy Evan's humor. Reading Chinese because he needs to know what the sales prices are at Chinese supermarkets. Not having a job and wanting to just sit and enjoy the weather in the park. Haha. And, all the better too...because the women he was talking to believed him.
Hes mad funny.. Do you know if he has a CZcams channel??
@@spacey_gracie I don't know. But, my guess is that he doesn't or Xioma would probably mention it or have a link to in the description box.
I was dying hahaha. He really took those people for a ride. That lady thought he was dead serious and wasting his life away. Didn’t realize how funny/sarcastic he was. 😂
@@spacey_gracie Yeah he's hilarious please have him on more! English's famous sarcasm spoken in Chinese to Chinese people has to make for great content lol
Thank you
Every time I watch any of your videos, the main subject is not the "prank", or how people react. It's always this good feeling of how humans can be nice and happy with you when you share part of yourself with them. When you talk in their language, they open their hearts. And this is so beautiful. Amazing videos, Man!
Even when you tell them you're unemployed and don't want to work XD and they lecture you like an auntie or mom
I've noticed that Chinese people love when they see or hear people reading/speaking Chinese. They're so happy people from other cultures are learning their language or learning about their culture. Genuine happiness.
You should work at a Chinese restaurant or business for a few hours,where many patrons that come in are Chinese. Would be funny to see their reaction when they see you behind the counter and you start speaking Chinese to them.
He has PUHlenty of videos just for those kind of reactions. In MULTIPLE languages. Stop being lazy and search around his channel.
@@gadflyofhumanity_6847 really? He has plenty of videos where he actually works at the place? Because I don't see one. I guess it's better to be lazy than mean?
We're trying to discourage him from doing so many restaurant videos.
@@wm6549 doesn't have to be a restaurant I just meant actually working at a business with Chinese patrons. That way it's easy because everyone will be coming up to him vs having to seek it out
I can recall one where he worked at a food cart. They weren't his best reactions. I think people were a little intimidated
czcams.com/video/WROfRi5_FOc/video.html
I went to school with a lot of Chinese and I remember them saying a lot of their parents and most of their grandparents couldn't read Chinese. Apparently it's super common to not be able to read Chinese in more rural areas
It's true. One of the reasons that the CCP created simplified Chinese characters was to boost literacy levels.
That makes sense tho. Most of them couldn't afford to go to school or it wasn't a normal thing. It's actually a very similar thing in many rural areas around the world.
I studied Mandarin for 1 month. Once the teacher said that in order to read a newspaper you had to know at least 800 characters, I was like "Okay, im out" 😅
@@SerDunk To read a french newspaper it's not that different, you shall learn more than 1000 words.
Makes sense since China adopted a new simplified chinese character system in 1956.
Man you weren't kidding. The older people especially noticed you reading from like 40 feet away, like they had some kind of "guy reading Chinese" radar, and they were all impressed!
I can't work out why these videos are so wholesome but it makes me so happy to see people seeing their language being used and being so pleased by it all. Whatever it is you are doing here, I think it is a good thing.
I'd love to learn Chinese but I think I might be too stupid, unfortunately.
That was absolutely hilarious when your friend told the lady he was unemployed
yeah this guy know how to troll hahahah
Easier to explain than being a CZcamsr
That guy is so funny lol
I didn’t find it funny at all
@@hotrodZack1948 that's a wrong opinion bro
I like how Xiaoma has been saying hes been speaking Chinese for 10 years for like 3 years 😂
"at least 10 years"
It literally never gets old 😅
It must be around 15+ years that he has been speaking Chinese.
Xiaoma is a language genius. His math however...
Lol
I miss laoshu videos a lot, happy to see the language YT community still going strong 💪
That was the best reaction of any of the reactions I have seen so far. It’s also really nice when people recognise you, they’re so excited to meet you!!❤
Evan’s sarcasm is just as a dry as mine. Very few people appreciate the subtle art of riding the line between rudeness and comedic genius.
Yea ok, say you aren't funny without saying you're not funny lmfao... There's a reason he doesn't have a wife
@@jacobsampsonis7782 Jeez, are you okay?
@@jacobsampsonis7782 did you get turned down before you made this comment?
Huh? "comedic genius"?! C'mon now. I dont think you know much about comedy.
@@jacobsampsonis7782 You sound way more insecure than however insecure you tried to make him seem
This never gets old. There's something about the way language connects people it's really cool
Yeah, almost like it's a form of communication or something.
There's live translation these days so there shouldn't be any more language barriers unless you don't have a smartphone
@@Lincolnator721 yeah but that doesn't have the same effect as speaking another language. You won't get all the smiles and excitement you see in this video
@@vergil1us it's actually a form of discommunication but ok
@@thetinman104Discommunication 😂
What a beautiful thing to be able to connect with people by speaking and reading their own language. You’re a very inspirational young man! 👍🏼😊
8:44 was the cutest thing ever
I love how Chinese people aren’t afraid to stop and see what’s up if something interests them. People in my area try to mind their own business so much that we’ve lost all casual conversation.
I think I can speak for most of us English speaking people when I say I am envious of your ability to speak so smoothly in another language, it’s quite inspiring! A lot of us misinterpret Chinese people and their culture simply because we cannot comprehend them. I can see why a lot of Mandarin speaking people enjoy watching your videos, as you’re showing off many parts of them which the average American does not get to see. Very happy to have found your content, it makes me genuinely happy and that is something very rare nowadays. The joy shown from the girl when she found out you were Xiaoma was so lovely! Keep being you dude, you rock!
Couldn't have said it any better!
100%!! His content is so wholesome and really shows the positive effects of taking the time to understand not only a different language but a different culture and the compassion it brings. Especially in a society where China is demonised and not speaking english “properly” is a good enough reason to ridicule and outcast somebody especially if it’s their second language. I hope to one day learn mandarin too! Big ups everybody ❤️
All it takes is some studying, dedication and motivation. I know English, Spanish and Kiowa which is a Native American language
Why are you speaking for most English speakers? Are you saying most English speakers don't learn a second language?
@@fernandobanda5734 yes
Been watching you for years sorry it took me so long to subscribe. You’re a true inspiration. Thank you for just simply being you and bringing joy to those around the world by respecting and appreciating their languages.
I love your videos because it shows the humanity and beauty in all of us which is so easily overlooked because of language barriers. When you speak another’s language fluently, it’s a powerful thing that immediately melts any stereotypes and preconceptions your audience may have. Bravo!
The things the two of you said in this video were absolutely hilarious. And you're right in the intro, it was totally off that "normal script".
Your friend just reading the adverts xD claiming he woke up one day and could read Chinese and she just believed him, this was so so funny. And just saying you like being unemployed and sat in the sun rather than trying to explain CZcams 🤣🤣🤣 you're so valid.
Good luck to your gold digger friend pfft 🙏
May he find a rich Chinese wife to spend the rest of his days in the sun reading newspaper on a park bench!
@@Napstablooky he can return home after a lazy day and inform her of the best discounts going on at the moment 😭😭😭 so cute
I'll never get tired of how much you brighten up people's days. Even after the clip ends, they'll go home and tell their family and friends. I also still appreciate the video you made during the pandemic giving money to local businesses. Huge props for giving back to the community.
Your videos are a great blessing. I loved the part at the end where your brother corrected you, not in a bad way, but explained that nothing can be perfected, like, only in oneself can you achieve perfection. Keep it up. (I secretly want to learn polish).
That was the crispiest high five of all time.
Good work you two!
Your friend there was giving the ladies the schtick! Lol, cracked me up about the stroke and just woke up one day reading and speaking Chinese! lmao
I love how supportive everyone is with you knowing/learning the language
Every one of your videos never fails to put a smile on my face. Great video, as usual, love the content
Hi Xiaoma,
I was really happy to find you on CZcams! You see, I was born in Malaysia & moved to Seattle in 1982. Since the move, I lost 4 of my spoken languages (Hokkien, Hakka, Malay and Mandarin). By the way the only non English language I can read, write & speak was Malaysian. My Mom (who passed away from Covid) sent me to a catholic school because she didn’t want me to experience the hardship that she lived through.
It’s been 42 years now and I have a question. How would I achieve the level I used to have in my spoken Mandarin & Cantonese in the shortest amount of time. Can you please help?
Thanks,
Cliff Lee
You cannot rush language comprehension take your time. But maybe you could take a job with Chinese owners that often speak Chinese. That'll help
Honestly, if you used to speak it, I imagine you would pick it back up fairly quickly. Honestly, just do what he does. Find the local spots that actually have owners/workers that speak those languages, and just go have lunch there every day. Just be friendly with the people there, laugh about your situation with them as struggle to speak whatever language. I don't know how old you were when you left, but I would bet within a month you would see a VAST improvement!
I learned spanish because I worked at a gas station in texas, where half our customers were mexicans who would come in and speak in broken english. I just asked them different words every day, until I could speak broken spanish to them. Definitely a great way to make friends you cant really understand, and learn to speak a language you cant really understand. Just gotta jump in! (or in your case, jump back in)
I'm sorry but you writing a CZcams comment like a formal email or letter is a bit funny 😂
@@sweetdannyandlisa6537 Not funny at all.
@E You must be a kid who always getting bullied at the school, then you raged in CZcams because nobody looking at you.
Sadly truth.
I love watching these videos, got me inspired to try and further my understanding of Japanese and German. Keep it up!
su
May as well learn some Italian
Japanese and german go together well, i hope they win next time!
I know for a fact you’re gonna start learning Italian soon
watch over the years of EATING & EATING---->notice how plump he has become
Evan had me dying with his sarcasm 🤣
These people all seem so social and so nice!!!
Best video yet. The park atmosphere was great. They were being so real with you
I love how you get more famous every day even if you don't pursue it. What you do inspires many people and puts a smile on their face.
You bring so much positive energy to the world, whenever someone recognizes you they are just happy too see you!
Love the channel, thanks for sharing your journey.
who knew learning Chinese to get Asian chicks would blossom into his career and getting a Chinese wife too! Pretty much every white dude learns an Asian language because there is a "certain" motivation behind it originally *wink wink*.. After I got stationed in Korea, over half my platoon got yellow fever(not the sickness) lol
'We jews love reading about prices' LOL
7:18 that lady was about to offer her daughter as a candidate until she found out about his job😂
Ok, I've watched quite a few of your videos and you always do your sponsor segments in STUY Town right near where my grandmother lived her whole life and was a second home to me. I sadly don't get back there much as he passed away a few years ago, but it's just awesome to see you in a place that has such reverence for me. Thanks for doing what you do!
Evan is the best. A sweetheart. More videos with him and your other friends from the older videos!
I watch your videos not for perfection but for the message of love and tolerance behind the scenes! In my humble opinion it brings hope!
this woman really is next level to believe you just woke up one day being able to read chinese...absolute next level.
4:21 how you snap the newspaper to get the attention 😂😂
You and Evan need to take this show on the road and just have fun with the people. This episode was SO enjoyable!
9:10 when she asked for picture she looked at her husband and sang opera hahaaaaaaaa lol
Truly impressive and very thoughtful. Keep doing what you love.
I absolutely love the woman who is telling them work when you are young and giving mom advice after 1 minute. Love watching u guys !!!
I love how when people understand who you are, it is instant hapinness! Thank you for what you do, you actually inspired me to go for a 3rd language and I have the ambition to go for a 4th, sometimes.
I come to this channel to see these wonderful instant human connections. Can't help but smile along and it always brightens my day, especially on the days that need a little more sunshine.
Ive watched so many of his videos, this one is my new favorite.
You are so much fun 😄. Mahalo ( thanks) from Honolulu, Hawaii
Evan’s humor is Elite. I really like it when there is someone else in the video. The duo dynamic is really nice. And then sometimes it’s nice to see Xiaoma on his own searching for food 😂😆
This was indeed comedy gold, please do this around the park more frequently, it clear made people's day too !
Xiaoma, you’re very inspiring !!! I find the Chinese language very difficult to learn, just like German . God bless you 🙏🏼
Such smile bringing things you do to your channel and the people around you in a shitty world where smiling seems unusual especially when interacting with people. Love it, keep it up
I love it so much when people recognize you and get so excited
I cant explain how much enjoyment I get from your content Xiaoma, thank you!
What a humble and wise close. Perfect is impossible but the heat of learning sure ignites
I love how much joy you bring to people, it's heartwarming to see :)
Keep doing what ur doing man, I'm learning Japanese because you showed me how fun it is to learn new things
Great to see and watch Evan's humor. Got me real good.
How he remembers all these languages is amazing keep it up these videos are amazing to watch 👍😎
I agree with Evan, I just assumed you were awesome. Keep up the awesome work!
"Yes, us Jews love reading about this" just my kind of humor. playing with prejudices is just the best way to make them less a barrier
Everytime I watch one of your vids i think „damn it would be great to have this kind of knowledge about different languages too“ 😆
I got so excited when she recognized you Xiaoma. Thanks for sharing.
I just love a 3 minute intro and ad before I start a video! OMG
I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit Xiaoma. I think your reading level is higher than a 12 year old. I can maybe read Chinese at a 10 year old's level and I can tell you know many more characters than I know. Great job as always and keep learning!
that music thing at 5:59 sounds more like somebody killing a cat or something...
I gotta say, you inspired me to learn chinese. I know about 6 other languages atm, and there are so many languages I want to learn, but you were a big influence on me starting chinese as my 7th.
Please do more of these 🔥🔥🔥
I studied and passed mandarin for my GCSE’s unfortunately I haven’t continued it but watching this has brought me back to those memories and been really fun to watch thank you
I didn't know you could do a GCSE in mandarin that's so cool better than just the French or German in my time!
That's a good point you brought up at the end. Just because people natively speak English and only English doesn't mean they are good at it or know what every single word means or how to spell every single word perfectly.
Love the endearing nature of the Chinese...they really enjoy seeing a foreigner get their language. Kudos my man!
That intro was the best thing I've seen in a very long time.
Your videos ALWAYS brighten my day and put me in a better mood. Thank you!
You have great friends. Have a good day man
You are amazing!!..such a nice soul who wants to make people smile!. Nothing but smiles when I see your videos...keep going ❤
These are amazing videos. Perhaps the most impactful one I've seen is what happens in "I Surprised African Tribal Warriors..." @5:24 on the timeline. Very powerful! Keep up the good work!
It's actually encouraging to know that you are not the greatest reader, and yet you can joyfully go about restaurants, shops, travelling, pretty good conversational levels, and enjoy chinese. :D
I love the Aunties scolding your friend for not having a job! LOL!!
Triggered them XD
Oyyyy veyyy!! That music!!! 🤣🤣🤣
You guys are awesome! Another great video!! 👌👌
xiaoma, looking forward to see a video with yuka chan a rickshaw girl from japan, really love this girl. her spirit and energy .
Good to see old peoples laugh and smile
Hahaha I love to watch you brag about your Chinese skills, I wish I could do the same
He’s like a Super Hero being able to connect with all these different people.
I literally just found you!! Im in Texas and needed this JOY! I needed THIS!!! Much love and blessings!! #lifegoals
The way you have to tune out the musician in order to enjoy a conversation, is an art all by itself!! LOL
Evan should really make a channel if he hasn’t! He’s beyond funny
Woke up one day and knew Chinese lmao
Hi Jolie, I hope you're doing well:3
too sarcastic, i get bad vibes
@@SugarFreeMisery not at all. Just funny. Don't be jealous of funny people.
@@SugarFreeMisery same...
bro, this shit is so cool, it's great to see content where you're just surprising people in such a cool way, you're an inspiration, good sir
You inspire me.
Thank you.
9:02 I was wondering why that white guy wasn’t surprised at all… then he stared speaking Chinese too. XD
Wow I am Chinese Canadian and you guys can read the newspaper way better than me! Incredible that you learned both simplified and traditional Chinese! Way to go!!
I don't know why but I've been binge watching his videos and they're all pretty amazing! I'd love to see reactions in China!!! Make it happen bro you gotta gift! God bless
Xianoma you are great!!!! Language is the key to the ❤
I’m in Shanghai and trying to work on my verbal language (still early stages haha). This is pretty inspiring. Locals are really impressed when non-Chinese can respond in even basic sentences and it’s very rewarding to have conversations with them. They’re very warm once they feel the language gap is bridged a bit. I could understand a lot of what was being said without looking at the subtitles. I have no plans to learn how to read mandarin cos I’ve always said it’s too difficult but again, this was awesome 👏🏽 I took down some notes. Great videos.
I went to China my senior year of highschool and fell in love with the culture, people, and of course the real Chinese food. I always wanted to learn Japanese or Chinese, but being a highschool student not knowing what to do with myself I never had the confidence to pursue it. Whenever I hear a foreign language I just listen. The world is beautiful
this is the hardest ive laughed all week, love you guys
There’s something just so wholesome about this, seemingly American individual, coming into their city, and speaking their language. keep it up