Lesson 1: Part-time Jobs and Being an Internet Celebrity (Wang Hong dialogue)

A set of English-language Q&A flashcards covering key terms, grammar points, and discussion topics from the video notes on part-time jobs and being an internet celebrity.

What does 网红 mean in contemporary Chinese media?

An internet celebrity or influencer who gains fame online, often by streaming or posting content.

What does 抛出橄榄枝 mean in college admissions or job seeking?

To extend an invitation or offer of opportunity to someone.

What does 引发了…的争论 indicate?

That a topic has sparked a debate among people or even between countries.

What do 赞同 and 不赞同 mean in the dialogue context?

Agree with (赞同) or disagree with (不赞同) a position or idea.

Explain the structure 被 + subject + verb phrase.

A passive voice construction indicating the recipient of an action; used to describe actions done to someone.

What does the sentence 王红不被父亲理解 illustrate?

That Wang Hong is not understood by her father; an example of the 被 passive construction in a negative context.

Describe the 是…的 structure and its function.

A focus/attribution construction used to identify or emphasize the doer and what was done.

What does 随着 indicate in a sentence?

It shows that two events or trends change together over time or in relation to each other.

What does 白热化 mean?

Intense, fierce, or highly heated competition.

How do 阅历 and 经历 differ in meaning?

阅历 = life experience gained through living; 经历 = experience from events or activities (can be noun or verb).

List potential benefits of doing a part-time job mentioned in the notes.

Earning money, gaining experience, showcasing oneself, building fans, and reducing family burden.

What do 正经的工作 and 不正经的工作 refer to?

正经的工作 = legitimate, proper job; 不正经的工作 = unserious or improper job.

What concern does the father express about 王红 becoming a网红?

That exposing personal information and appearance online is dangerous.

What does the sentence 网红的工作是 在网上找的 illustrate about Chinese grammar?

The 是…的 structure used to emphasize where or how something was found or done.

What is the purpose of the 是…的 structure in Chinese?

To point out credit or responsibility and to make the doer/receiver of the action definite.

What does 是在网上找的 mean in the context of 网红的工作?

That the work of being a 网红 is found online.

What does 随着各种网络直播媒体的竞争白热化 convey about trends in the notes?

It conveys that competition among online live-stream media has become very intense.

What wrap-up questions help you prepare for a future part-time job?

Questions about parental approval, the kind of part-time job you want, and benefits like earning money, gaining experience, and reducing family burdens.