I feel exactly the same as you do when I reached my 7th year living in the U.K. I spent most of my time studying there and work for a year. My English level will never reach a native level as the British people, and my look always stands out different. So I always feel like an outsider. ( and indeed most immigrants feel this way too). Since I don’t have any economic incentive to stay for any longer in the UK because I come from a relatively wealthy family and I can also earn a good decent living in China, I decided to leave England. I do have a wonderful seven years there and it’s been a unforgettable life experience.
It's good to hear what others have experienced too! There are some theories that Humans will slowly become similar (looks-wise). Maybe when that happens then people will feel less like outsiders.
@@AaroninChina Caucasian looking and east East Asian looking are strikingly different and it will be interesting to see these two groups converge in looks. 😂 it will take at least some million years.
@@elllllllle939 Is your bank account frozen...Many rich are trying to leave since no crypto, dead real estate market, banks limiting withdrawals, no gambling, no foreign exchange....Its all a wash....
I just wish I could come back once a year like before and have our Amsterdam trips B. It also sucks that I'm not there celebrating your awesome Retro Gaming book that got funded on KickStarter. I miss a lot of stuff and events while living here :(
Cool shades. I hope to visit Shenzhen 1 day. Was born in Kunming in early 70s, left there with parents in early 80s for the States. Did a 1 month tour of China, including the tourist areas of Yunnan about 15 years ago. That trip made me homesick about China eversince even though US is my home. It's a strange feeling, kind of like how you don't feel fully at home in China - that's how I feel about the US. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts. 加油!
Shenzhen is an interesting place to visit now a days! Yunnan area might be one of my favourite parts of China as of yet. Thanks, look forward to making some more soon! Thanks for watching till the Sunglasses part
Lol indeed I came from the Brett channel but your contents are pretty good too... Like the way you keep it real and that's the best way... Thank you for you
aaron keep on learning chinese and that would will help you a lot in china life, and I also believe you will get benefit from it when you back in England ,that is a good skill
Glad to know that China has retained it's edge even after 7 years there. It is one of the best places imo. I hope you will feel this way for many years to come.
I plan to go to China and live there for a while, just waiting for the border to open a bit and flights be more cheap...Amazing place and i can see why you wouldn't want to leave, theres always something changing there. All the best from UK!
Aaron, those sunglasses are cool! You might also look good in a pair of blue. First of all, your pronunciation is v good. Pronunciation is one of the hardest things learning Chinese, if not THE hardest, even for Chinese whose mother tongue is not Putonghua, so believe me when I say you have a knack. Some never get but I am certain you would. I would like to make a suggestion for you to consider in improving your Chinese v notably. I learned my others that way and my daughter (whose fourth language is Mandarin) learned hers also, which is to pick a few good PTH dramas and watch them over and over. The over and over part is important. A few summers ago, when my daughter's PTH was still only okay (probably HSK4 or so too, like yours), she watched Meteor Garden 流星花园 on Netflix 6 times in one go. The first time she watched with English subtitles, and then the rest w Chinese subtitles. Now, she is somewhat younger than you, but as I said, I learned that way also without actually living in those other places. And the fact that you are living in China gives you a much better starting point. Fairy would likely be able to tell you what's some good ones to watch but happy to recommend a few. Good luck. I really like your channel, having just crossed over from the Barretts' recently.
yo bro give yourself some credits, your pronunciation sounds great, better than lots of my friends tbh because we came from all over China with all sorts of different localized accents lol
Your putonghua is good enough to carry a casual conversation. I know nothing about the HSK syllabus. Are there lessons about Chinese poetry? Most Chinese kids learn to recite a few Tang dynasty short poems, such as the ones by Li Bai (aka Li Bo). He is the most famous Chinese poet ever. In recent years a lot of attention was focused on his ethnicity: his father was Han but his mother was Turkic. He is so ingrained in Chinese culture that it was a surprise to many Chinese today that Li Bai was half Turkic, half Han. This is just an example of the rich and interesting history of Chinese culture & literature. If poetry interests you, get a copy of the standard anthology: "300 poems from the Tang Dynasty" - I reread a few recently and was surprised at how many poems described wars on the western front, veterans & widows. Some of these places cited in these poems must be fascinating to visit.
Yeah I remember being at a Chinese school hearing them recite poems again and again. I didn't really understand anything about them at the time. I might eventually have to study poems after a couple more books. That is interesting, I wonder how many famous Chinese from history were also "混血".
@@AaroninChina Chinese historians have debated about the ethnicity of the Tang dynasty emperors (Li family). Many pointed to "mixed blood" with elements of Han, Mongolian & Turkic. The capital of Tang dynasty Xi'an was an important point on the old Silk Road. It was certainly the cosmopolitan city of ancient time, where people from different tribes mingled, pretty much like Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong today. In fact China's dynasties were not always ruled by Han tribe. Yuan emperors were Mongolian, Jin emperors were from the Jurchen tribe, Qing Emperors were Manchurian. All of the foreign elements got absorbed into China's cultural melting pot through a few thousand years. Chinese history & culture is fascinating.
Greeting from Futian. Sad to know Oli is leaving, bumped into him the other day, gave me some Lian Hua 清瘟capsules and 蛇油, which cured me on the spot. also learned to do proper vege dance from him. The Barretts will be sorely missed by us. BTW 10 social credit points for both of you, and once reached 1000, you will be qualified to apply for 中国人民的老朋友status.
Been a long time subscriber and was still gonna mention your glasses as they look between Oakley Holbrook with the 2 dots next to the lenses, Ray Ban Wayfarer/Justin shaped but with club masters ear bans
What's strange is that in high school, I hated studying languages. I think that language immersion is a good way to get interested in learning a language.
It seems the only job foreigners get is teaching job. Is it possible to get professional jobs like being a lawyer if you studied law in China or being an engineer or a doctor or a nurse or even a biologist etc
I live here and don't know any teacher, I know lots of engineers, some lawyer, technicians... I think it depends on your age, I don't know young expats (in their 20s or early 30s) but mainly 40/50/60 years old expats that arrived in China at least 15 years ago with lots of previous working experience.
either you have capital to invest, technology to transfer, or influences to peddle. whether you can speak like a native or not is irrelevant for settlement in china. maybe a board member of Goldman Sachs etc.
I feel exactly the same as you do when I reached my 7th year living in the U.K. I spent most of my time studying there and work for a year. My English level will never reach a native level as the British people, and my look always stands out different. So I always feel like an outsider. ( and indeed most immigrants feel this way too). Since I don’t have any economic incentive to stay for any longer in the UK because I come from a relatively wealthy family and I can also earn a good decent living in China, I decided to leave England. I do have a wonderful seven years there and it’s been a unforgettable life experience.
It's good to hear what others have experienced too! There are some theories that Humans will slowly become similar (looks-wise). Maybe when that happens then people will feel less like outsiders.
@@AaroninChina Caucasian looking and east East Asian looking are strikingly different and it will be interesting to see these two groups converge in looks. 😂 it will take at least some million years.
@@elllllllle939 Is your bank account frozen...Many rich are trying to leave since no crypto, dead real estate market, banks limiting withdrawals, no gambling, no foreign exchange....Its all a wash....
if London wont do i can assure you nowhere else in UK or EU will do it. I think London its the best to fit if youre Asian.
@@elllllllle939 whether we know it or not, we all have genes from different parts of the world. More and more so.
As a friend of yours for many years, you seem a lot happier in China, even though I would love you back here in the UK.
I just wish I could come back once a year like before and have our Amsterdam trips B. It also sucks that I'm not there celebrating your awesome Retro Gaming book that got funded on KickStarter. I miss a lot of stuff and events while living here :(
I came from both the barrets and Jason's and Cyril's channel. Pro China. Nice sunglasses
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Really appreciate that!
I'd love to retire in China! UK is a mess and depressing.
That's my plan.
Cool shades. I hope to visit Shenzhen 1 day. Was born in Kunming in early 70s, left there with parents in early 80s for the States. Did a 1 month tour of China, including the tourist areas of Yunnan about 15 years ago. That trip made me homesick about China eversince even though US is my home. It's a strange feeling, kind of like how you don't feel fully at home in China - that's how I feel about the US. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts. 加油!
Shenzhen is an interesting place to visit now a days! Yunnan area might be one of my favourite parts of China as of yet. Thanks, look forward to making some more soon! Thanks for watching till the Sunglasses part
Not only will i not be leaving China, but i will be in Shenzhen this time next week. That is as far as i will go.
What are you doing in SZ Robert?
@@AaroninChina visit friends whom i can only see when i come there
@@RobertAmer I don't know how to DM you my WeChat if you wanted to hang out. If you have IG you can send me a message there.
@@AaroninChina Robaust
Lol indeed I came from the Brett channel but your contents are pretty good too... Like the way you keep it real and that's the best way... Thank you for you
Chinese always say "落叶归根"， which means eventually you will go back to your hometown. But no rush for now, you are still young 😀🕶
That's a great line! I will learn that and remember it. Thanks for the comment!
aaron keep on learning chinese and that would will help you a lot in china life, and I also believe you will get benefit from it when you back in England ,that is a good skill
Trying my best! Thanks for the comment
Cool sunglasses! I’m also an expat in China, currently in Shanghai
Awesome!
Glad to know that China has retained it's edge even after 7 years there. It is one of the best places imo. I hope you will feel this way for many years to come.
I plan to go to China and live there for a while, just waiting for the border to open a bit and flights be more cheap...Amazing place and i can see why you wouldn't want to leave, theres always something changing there. All the best from UK!
Aaron, those sunglasses are cool! You might also look good in a pair of blue. First of all, your pronunciation is v good. Pronunciation is one of the hardest things learning Chinese, if not THE hardest, even for Chinese whose mother tongue is not Putonghua, so believe me when I say you have a knack. Some never get but I am certain you would. I would like to make a suggestion for you to consider in improving your Chinese v notably. I learned my others that way and my daughter (whose fourth language is Mandarin) learned hers also, which is to pick a few good PTH dramas and watch them over and over. The over and over part is important. A few summers ago, when my daughter's PTH was still only okay (probably HSK4 or so too, like yours), she watched Meteor Garden 流星花园 on Netflix 6 times in one go. The first time she watched with English subtitles, and then the rest w Chinese subtitles. Now, she is somewhat younger than you, but as I said, I learned that way also without actually living in those other places. And the fact that you are living in China gives you a much better starting point. Fairy would likely be able to tell you what's some good ones to watch but happy to recommend a few. Good luck. I really like your channel, having just crossed over from the Barretts' recently.
yo bro give yourself some credits, your pronunciation sounds great, better than lots of my friends tbh because we came from all over China with all sorts of different localized accents lol
I appreciate it!
Your putonghua is good enough to carry a casual conversation. I know nothing about the HSK syllabus. Are there lessons about Chinese poetry? Most Chinese kids learn to recite a few Tang dynasty short poems, such as the ones by Li Bai (aka Li Bo). He is the most famous Chinese poet ever. In recent years a lot of attention was focused on his ethnicity: his father was Han but his mother was Turkic. He is so ingrained in Chinese culture that it was a surprise to many Chinese today that Li Bai was half Turkic, half Han. This is just an example of the rich and interesting history of Chinese culture & literature. If poetry interests you, get a copy of the standard anthology: "300 poems from the Tang Dynasty" - I reread a few recently and was surprised at how many poems described wars on the western front, veterans & widows. Some of these places cited in these poems must be fascinating to visit.
Yeah I remember being at a Chinese school hearing them recite poems again and again. I didn't really understand anything about them at the time. I might eventually have to study poems after a couple more books. That is interesting, I wonder how many famous Chinese from history were also "混血".
@@AaroninChina Chinese historians have debated about the ethnicity of the Tang dynasty emperors (Li family). Many pointed to "mixed blood" with elements of Han, Mongolian & Turkic. The capital of Tang dynasty Xi'an was an important point on the old Silk Road. It was certainly the cosmopolitan city of ancient time, where people from different tribes mingled, pretty much like Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong today. In fact China's dynasties were not always ruled by Han tribe. Yuan emperors were Mongolian, Jin emperors were from the Jurchen tribe, Qing Emperors were Manchurian. All of the foreign elements got absorbed into China's cultural melting pot through a few thousand years. Chinese history & culture is fascinating.
Greeting from Futian. Sad to know Oli is leaving, bumped into him the other day, gave me some Lian Hua 清瘟capsules and 蛇油, which cured me on the spot. also learned to do proper vege dance from him. The Barretts will be sorely missed by us. BTW 10 social credit points for both of you, and once reached 1000, you will be qualified to apply for 中国人民的老朋友status.
Those sunglasses are cool!
My Guy!
Those sunglasses are cool! 😁😁
Hell YEAH!
14 years in China (Dongguan and Shenzhen) and no plan to leave at the moment (my Chinese level is 0, I won't be able to pass even HSK-1)
Been a long time subscriber and was still gonna mention your glasses as they look between Oakley Holbrook with the 2 dots next to the lenses, Ray Ban Wayfarer/Justin shaped but with club masters ear bans
Haha, these ones have been my only pair for like 3 years now. I don't know what brand they are but they're my go-to.
These sunglasses are cool!!!
Hell yeah they are! Thanks for making it that far through the vid!
Those sunglasses are cool, Shenzhen Ren.
haha. I was surprised you spoke mandarin in the middle of the video. You are really great at languages.
What's strange is that in high school, I hated studying languages. I think that language immersion is a good way to get interested in learning a language.
Great video! I live in China too 😁
Thanks! 😃
Europe , England are very hot and the price of food are rising sharply.
those sunglasses are cool bud
Eyyy! Thanks for making it to that part!
你的中文很不错，加油！
感谢您的鼓励
Those sunglasses are cool. 👍👓
Yeah! Thanks for the hidden bonus points! You da best!
Those sunglasses are cool
Thanks for making it that far through!
Please talk about Chinese green wall over the desert
Your sunglasses are the shiznit!
Those sunglasses are cool! Haha
Thank you so much!
努力，進度非常好。
Those sunglasses are cools...
Great comment!
Hi 👋 subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
It seems the only job foreigners get is teaching job. Is it possible to get professional jobs like being a lawyer if you studied law in China or being an engineer or a doctor or a nurse or even a biologist etc
I've known a couple foreigners that are doctors, and dentists, and one that was a research fellow. So it is possible to get those jobs.
I live here and don't know any teacher, I know lots of engineers, some lawyer, technicians... I think it depends on your age, I don't know young expats (in their 20s or early 30s) but mainly 40/50/60 years old expats that arrived in China at least 15 years ago with lots of previous working experience.
The sunglasses makes u look like a young Roy Orbison
Cheers mate!
와 멋지다~! 와호~
Your Chinese is already very good
Still a long way to go 🤣 thanks though!
Your Chinese is very good..
加油！中文很好了。
those sunglasses are cool ...... Waiting for like. haha
They are!
Do you have a special work visa?
Yeah I have a work visa I don't think it's "special" though, just a normal work visa
Your Chinese is great no joke
Appreciate it!
Your Chinese is pretty good.
Thank you!
either you have capital to invest, technology to transfer, or influences to peddle. whether you can speak like a native or not is irrelevant for settlement in china. maybe a board member of Goldman Sachs etc.
China slowly moved to open the country.
我觉得你中文很棒啊 哈哈哈
我的女朋友要我用中文回答你。她也觉得我中文越来越好
Is it possible to seek Chinese citizenship?
That is a good question and I don't really know. I think it's quite hard for foreigners to obtain a full Chinese citizenship.
forget it, you can get a green card that last up to 10 years but for a foreigner without Chinese eritage becoming Chinese is almost impossible.
Cool！
Whats ur job?
Cool glass
Thanks!
i disagree！ your Chinese pronunciation is pretty good. I think you can reach an advanced level by using it more on a daily basis😊
I hope so too! Thanks for the comment 😃
4:50 绝对赞同！
如果Aaron选择离开，相信也会记得在中国的快乐时光。
5:42 预祝旅行愉快！
8:58 举手😄
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
😀
do you have Bilibili or Xigua channel?
space.bilibili.com/1190069783 I will try to post more there in the future
Get to a proper country like Taiwan.
中文没有你自己说的那么差啊，完全能听得懂，可以很好的交流
I actually don't like those sunglasses. Sorry.
中文字幕有二种字体混在一起了
谢谢让我知道。下一次我看一下有没有区别
说实话，七年了中文还说成这个样子？以前都干什么了？中文的历史不如英文悠久？
我弟五年在中国，我开始好好学习。以前我学了一些“街道”汉语
You expected your human rights and freedom of travel in China, you were a fool!