Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) 柏威最近学的新词 New words Baiwei recently learned!
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Nov 25, 2025 Explore the joys and challenges of new parenthood! Bai Wei shares his experiences of being a tired yet happy father of newborn twins, including soothing techniques like the 'airplane hold.' Learn fascinating terms like 'fussy' and the importance of feeding routines. Discover common triggers for baby fussiness and practical tips on burping, diaper changes, and waking little ones with playful tickling. This heartfelt conversation is packed with language learning and delightful parenting insights!
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Airplane Hold For Soothing Babies
- Bai Wei describes the 'airplane hold' where you hold a baby belly-down so their arms look like wings.
- He learned the term from his mother-in-law and found it immediately understandable because the position resembles an airplane.
闹 Specifically Describes Fussy Babies
- Karen and Bai Wei note '闹' describes a baby's fussy, grumpy fussing rather than general adult moodiness.
- The hosts point out Chinese uses specific words like 哭闹 to describe babies being both crying and fussy.
Pat The Back To Help Burp Babies
- When a baby is gassy or needs burping, patting their back (拍嗝) helps trigger a burp.
- Karen explains to pat or hold them appropriately after feeding to reduce fussiness and help them burp.