Nathan Chen Speaking Chinese at Winter Olympics 2022

Figure skating world champion Nathan Chen speaking Chinese at back stage.

[@seagreen6442]

We Chinese Americans love Nathan so much!!!!!

[@lindamcgorman7515]

So much to be proud of!!! He is quite the young man. Talented, intelligent, well mannered, polite, humble, gracious, etc. and I just love those curls👏👏👏🥇⛸❄️❤️

[@judyw1260]

Smart, polite and talented young man.. he is the future and please do not add any political gossip on this young man..

[@7girl]

@@naturelover6588 me too

[@embun1945]

Nothing wrong to be able to speak Chinese language (Mandarin); English isn't USA National language. USA has No national language. Americans are proud of you, Nathan Chen. You have been a wonder figure skater since childhood; you earn the Gold.

[@dragonboy718]

noone said anything was wrong. Shows us how talented he is yet again

[@thoughtfulstargazer]

Last Winter Olympics it was Chloe Kim winning gold in her parents homeland, now Nathan has done the same.

[@tokumii3436]

when they’re announcing his short program score you can visibly see him react before the commentators because they announced it in chinese first

[@sporeKAfan]

I think the scoring result is displayed on the screen, so both Nathan and his coach reacted to that and not because of the Chinese commentary.

[@jxdie8814]

He actually said “I need to get something. Give me 2 minutes.” Just for clarification :)

[@barbarapakalania6712]

Mahalo

[@forquan]

Disagreed. Nathan Chen said, “ don’t bring those stuff, I only need 2 min ( to be away). The caption was correct.

[@7girl]

@@forquan I think the caption has been corrected

[@jxdie8814]

@@forquan i can see how you hear that but if you can hear the woman in the background asks “where are you going?” To which he responds “I need to get something.” Responding with “don’t bring that stuff” wouldn’t really make sense. The way he says 我需要 does sound quite similar to 不需要 though.

[@Victory-for-the-Bean4108]

@@jxdie8814 He said 我想要那个东西

[@endoraismygma]

Love this young man. We're all so proud for you Nathan!

[@aquaz9605]

Such a talented young man! In addition to AMAZING skating, he's also good at piano, guitar, gymnastic, ballet, science, and Chinese language. AND so humble! An outstanding Chinese American! My role model!

[@geopaulet923]

Very handsome when he speaks Chinese…..❤️

[@mada881010789]

His voice sounds great 👍

[@Trojan0304]

Not surprised, my grandma spoke Cantonese to me. When we visited China a store clerk laughed at us ‘ said your family sound like village people, my dad responded grandparents came to US in 1911 & were from village.

[@vrmomoffour9446]

Proud!!! I’m American & sadly there have been too many days since 2016, particularly Jan 6 ‘21 where I was not proud to be American. Then this…to see this hardworking American young man makes me proud that he’s showing a great part of our country - he’s truly amazing! God bless Nathan!

[@lynnzajicek]

Amen!

[@Serenity27]

I’m happy that you feel proud about being American. I’m Italian but I have Chinese parents. Im proud about being Italian but very very ashamed about being partly Chinese, mostly because of the horrible things and the politics in China

[@MrAntonychong]

You have been brainwashed, Monica. No doubt China is not perfect. So are the developed world. Why are you ashamed when China was able to walk away from the age of humiliation in the past? Do you think many human rights record will be able to keep the peace in China? Do u honestly think the West are really saints in their record of human rights? There are no utopian society. So don't be misled. China is able to retain her continuous civilization and unbroken history not because she has good human rights record. She is thriving because of the authoritarian governance from the dawn of history. Learn Chinese history. Maybe you will understand why the current govt are doing what they are doing. Otherwise, you will always be in the square mind of the West because of the news you have been fed. Learn to be balanced.

[@Serenity27]

@@MrAntonychong “Brainwashed” is a bit too far. But either way I’ve learned China’s history and my mother and I had a discussion not too long ago about this topic and the main reason I’m ashamed of being Chinese are all the bad rumors/facts. As a very shy and sensitive person when people ask me ,for example “is it true that you eat dogs”, I feel very sad, disappointed and especially ashamed. My mother told me they aren’t real and I trust her but because I grow up with people always saying this, you can say “I grew distant from China traditions and history and all”. Forgive me for my grammar mistakes as I’m not English but Italian. I may also feel this way because I’m going through a phase where my life is slowly changing

[@user-hp2cc6to7n]

most chinese dont eat dogs...you are really brainwashed deeply next time someone ask you like that just ask back

[@girlnotlocal]

he did so amazing. i keep watching his performance over and over!

[@thulekovish8188]

He wants to share his triumphal joy with that "someone" who is his friend Mariah Bell. How sweet! Hugs downstairs and Mariah hugs him off his feet like a sister would do. Ha ha!

[@rachel8786]

The translation is inaccurate; he said “I need to grab something, give me two minutes”. “Something” not “someone”

[@christina-fe8lu]

@@rachel8786 i was expecting ppl to misunderstand, im DYING this is too funny

[@TheReneex]

Nathan is such a wonderful skater. So happy he won!

[@kimNataly]

I really like he is always super concentrated and active. It's so cute and I really like how this guy is clapping to Nathan 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@dragonboy718]

love how the superstar is just running alone through the hallways....nice he received some claps at the end

[@clouddragonz]

Bilingual so talented.

[@deannawehrli559]

He did an amazing job! Congrads! You deserve it all. Amazing inspiration to all the future skaters.

[@jadeh7334]

He said in perfect Mandarin: I need something, two minutes

[@moisesojeda1085]

Chinese will recruit him by giving him a good offer

[@dhl4102]

@@moisesojeda1085 that’s good Chinese but still have American accent so it’s far from perfect

[@matthewjohansseen3175]

@@dhl4102 He is American though so it’s expected.

[@dhl4102]

@@matthewjohansseen3175 yes, he speaks perfect English and good Chinese, maybe some Spanish. Lucky him to have good parents bring him to USA.

[@momokui]

@@dhl4102 it's true back then China was dirt poor, but now is the opposite, USA is the poor one though still acting being rich. So I am not sure if he is still lucky or not.

[@ALWH1314]

Well, Karen Chen speaks Chinese also, so does Alysa Liu. They all have Chinese parents, nothing to surprise.

[@slomo4672]

Wrong translation: What he said: I need to get something Translation: I need to get someone

[@lovintube25]

Isn't he a wonderful champion?

[@hqiu6828]

Nethan Chen is natural born American citizens of Chinese descent, His parents probably are first-generation immigrants.

[@renmen79]

He said I need ‘grab one thing’

[@elmexiyankee]

That one guy, clapping🤦🏽‍♂️ Reminds me of the movie Not Another Teen Movie 😆😆😆

[@joleneeeeaaah]

I can't with the guy clapping 👏🤣💙 he's handsome also Nathan ahh!!!

[@kellyanderson7624]

He said he doesn't speak Chinese that well. I'm sure he knows basic Chinese.

[@EspeonTheMagician]

The squeaking shoes. Love

[@carrietremble]

Those were not squeaking shoes. He was still wearing his skates, and had the guards over his blades. That’s what skates sound like when you walk on the floor in them with guards on.

[@ctfunone1]

Woman asked him, where are you going? He said he needs to grab something, and just need 2 minutes( 我需要拿个东西，只需要二分钟）

[@zhengyunli800]

His mandarin is very clear but with some foreign accent. Also, Chinese people don't say how many minutes to wait, they say "just a moment".

[@mrmosk2011]

You are right, but just able to speak Chinese is good. Most second gen kids can't keep up the parents language skill. Able to understand and converse a little is already pretty good.

[@suthobay]

No doubt he's been influenced in America where people say the expected time like 'gimme 2 mins'...I assume there's a crossover of Chinese and American speaking habits

[@kellyanderson7624]

Well his Chinese isn't that good, he said it himself.

[@bestdy8778]

no. i say '两分钟“ a lot

[@zhengyunli800]

@@bestdy8778 I mean generally speaking, there are always exceptions

[@seagreen6442]

我爱陈巍WeloveNathan Chen!

[@lilingo8752]

♥️♥️♥️

[@AfonkinaMaria]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rcardo]

Im curious to see what he need someone? Have full video?

[@cryt9108]

No translate error I need something not someone

[@sallygreenfield6991]

He went to hug his friends and teammates (the full video is on NBC's site). :).

[@ctfunone1]

He said he needs to grab something, and just need 2 minutes( 我需要拿个东西，只需要二分钟）

[@theWZZA]

I can do #2 in 2 minutes.

[@OurlostIsland]

This account was created yesterday just to post this video. Very suss.

[@jastinoldman363]

He is wonderful because he won for America?!

[@vrmomoffour9446]

He’s wonderful - period. The other skaters were also. But for me personally, I’m American so of course I’m proud to see an American win & represent so beautifully!

[@latoyajones3524]

BCOZ BY BLOOD HE'S CHINESE AND BOTH PARENTS ARE CHINESE DUH

[@eddykim2584]

Is there a problem speaking Chinese

[@asterixe1]

Who is he talking to here? That person must not know English that well, or Nathan wouldn't be speaking Mandarin with them. Just from the little that I hear here, it sounds really good, but that's just a few words.

[@williamchoi6902]

He said i love china. Give me 2 minutes

[@mrrickstur]

Proof?

[@user-xu5pr3nv1i]

watch out for the incoming chinese media turning this into a propaganda (nothing against nathan I'm proud of him)

[@auntiezero5632]

Bilingual and trilingual American is common. What so special. You may see a lot of American like this. The most important. He is so proud when his country flag raised up. Loyalty is important. Unlike someone. Only focus on money. And watch country only for profits

[@qidongxu7339]

It's family education. My daughters can understand Chinese and cannot speak much because we didn't force them to speak Chinese at home. We made a mistake.

[@ycongq6520]

Every year, there are thousands of Chinese students who have received the world's best basic and higher education for free in China, and then come to the United States become Americans. What do you call these people?

[@Sophya7]

It's not common at all lol. Vast majority of americans only speak english. They have some of the worst language skills I've seen

[@qidongxu7339]

@@ycongq6520 They are called "Immigrants". Nathan was born in US. He is not an immigrant

[@ycongq6520]

​@@qidongxu7339 I mean so many Chinese "gu" come to America every year, why no one criticize them for lack of loyalty?

[@Alawicous]

I was unaware the Chinese was a language...

[@momokui]

To western people it's just fortune cookies...

[@bestdy8778]

thats why there exists a word 'ignorant'

[@myjungle2001]

R u serious?

[@Alawicous]

@@myjungle2001 I guess you aren't aware that "chinese" is not an actual language. Assuming you are from the United States, you must speak "American" don't you?!

[@saejhun2292]

ISU found a way to give gold to Chinese over all three Japanes I personally think they performed better. Hope this guy not change nationality to play for China next olympic.

[@qidongxu7339]

Are you kidding? Do you know what the figure skating scoring system is? His technical base scores were already at least 10 points higher than the 3 Japanese's. And he didn't make any mistakes while all three Japanese made mistakes which gave him more bonus points also.

[@christina-fe8lu]

this comment SCREAMS not knowing how figure skating works. it's not just abt looking pretty or whatever its abt the technical difficulty and execution of jumps + a whole range of other stuff i'd rather not get into. nathan's base scores were waaaay higher than shoma and yuma's

[@vrmomoffour9446]

I know nothing about figure skating. The evidence of how great Chen’s performance was was on display for the world to see!

[@qidongxu7339]

@@alex-pash6434 Yes, I was watching on TV. Actually I meant "major" mistakes. Nathan's mistakes were minor which only costed him 1 or 2 points deduction from the base scores. But the Japanese's mistakes were major which costed them 6 or 7 points deductions from base scores.

[@MagicalKid]

@@christina-fe8lu uh, actually 'looking pretty' matters too that's why there's the presentation score. The skater is also scored in artistry and musicality. But you're right in saying his technical score is miles ahead of the rest.

[@andyhuang6065]

Who cares...

[@chutao4674]

Speak English

[@thuytruong1020]

Why? He was in China.

[@myjungle2001]

Why? He can speak any language he wants.

[@williamchoi6902]

Future English no more popular like Chinese language. Donald Trump grandchildren learning Chinese language.