In this episode of Coffee Break with a Chinese Friend, we talk about the arrival of the first snowfall in northern China and what winter life really feels like there.

Through a warm and descriptive story, you’ll learn how young people experience the romance of snow, how northern families prepare for extreme cold, and how winter生活 slows everything down — from daily routines to family meals.

初雪 — first snowfall
浪漫 — romantic
气氛 — atmosphere
最低温度 — lowest temperature
能不……就不…… — avoid doing something if possible
提前 — in advance
储存 / 保存 — to store
天然的冰箱 — natural refrigerator
纸牌游戏 — card games
热腾腾 — steaming hot
家常菜 — home-style dishes
生活节奏 — pace of life