Chinese People Embrace Me When I Speak Chinese

[@ekoman2]

global warming guy was literally a side quest in a video game 😭😭😭😭

[@codeninja100]

Exactly what I was thinking! LMAO he sounds like a random NPC you meet in a Japanese RPG, then when the bad guys end the world you see him again and he says he told you so LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@FettermanGPT]

Figuratively

[@LotusInitiate72]

Unskipable side quest

[@Rx003]

he got that rare encounter pull hahaha

[@eridanampora3024]

That global warming guy said he's the main character of this world 😂😂

[@chaos-fk6fs]

you are just hatin because the library was closed otherwise he would have had some information for you.

[@IbraNNB7]

He is Tree-Body Problem............. ETO sleeper cell

[@MrKevin486]

Maybe he is, if we're just NPCs we wouldn't know any better 😮

[@Bioshot-me9gq]

dude was about to offer a quest to break in to the library

[@xavierfranco5800]

He's no side quest!

[@vindigregorio6697]

My man is literally the ONLY person alive that can solve global warming.. But can't learn any English here in NYC.. Honestly, sounds EXACTLY like my neighbor!

[@agsdjklshadsabn]

bro cant even use google translate he doesnt even need to learn english

[@IbraNNB7]

He is Tree-Body Problem............. ETO sleeper cell

[@Cassxowary]

uh no sorry but he can’t if he keeps making it worse with the products from fellow animals and maybe fossil fuels too and not saying that’s wrong

[@Cassxowary]

*the ONLY persons alive that CAN & DO solve global warming are vegans and especially activist ones, NOT people who are part of the problem by being speciesist or any other kind of bigoted*

[@unusuario5173]

Why do Chinese people seem to have such a hard problem learning other languages, yet Koreans seem to find it way easier? I thought they had several languages in China and most people were at least bilingual.

[@Genshiken2006]

Global warming dude was a trip lol

[@Almneur]

dude has an elitist conflict.

[@agsdjklshadsabn]

for real lmao if bro was smart enough to be the only guy to have the answers to global warming then he'd be smart enough to use a free translator online or pay someone $5 on fiver

[@millimetr_peter]

​@@agsdjklshadsabn he only knows how to write on tortoiseshell

[@Interspirituality]

"The library is closed, otherwise i’d have printed out some information for you"

[@karthikkr93]

I'm starting to understand why falun gong was a thing in china lol

[@Jay-xm8mu]

"I feel like your Chinese is not as good in person as in your videos" is insane hating😂

[@logiciskey7]

It was actually rude

[@JC_46]

Dude was super jealous for some reason. Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time.

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

I don't know if he meant that seriously or not but damn if yes, then that was an insult 😂

[@Nimbus3000]

Pretty sure he was just ribbing Ari a bit. Just a friendly joke.

[@evinwondersol1732]

It really wasn't that serious y'all lol

[@jamminjimmy4545]

The rocking out between English, Spanish and Chinese really was a great callback and reminder to the homie Laoshu. RIP.

[@Jujuoak]

I still go back to Laoshu’s videos from time to time, makes me feel so inspired every time

[@HuckleberryHim]

People will call all of them "fake polyglots" but there's something very real and insanely cool about what they do/did, there's a reason people love this stuff. Followed Laoshu since middle school, man will always be a legend

[@lilliangutherless2136]

i miss laoshu so much he was one of the best polyglots in the world rip🙏

[@hoghug4338]

Aww totally 😢

[@ryana5435]

4:58 this part is good

[@Mr_CthuIhu]

I love this video because Xiaoma is approaching people while speaking Chinese from the get go. It's funny the first fifty times to see people react when he switches from English to Chinese but I've been wanting to see this kind of honest exchange for quite some time! Thanks Xiaoma! :)

[@SirCammyBoi]

Totally agree!

[@millimetr_peter]

Dude said your Chinese wasn't as good in person and then tried to hang around 😂

[@anti-v7ax109]

That dude is a real life hater, kinda annoyed me

[@TPGMatt]

That bloke was 100% on the spectrum.

[@mrlachink2936]

If I was him I would of said I know wing chun and scared him 😂

[@kcidd12]

lol sometimes chinese people literally say what’s on their mind in their culture most of the time it’s not trying to be rude

[@xxJacket]

Be like water my friends

[@matthewsanchez7953]

Sheeesh! Middle-manning with Chinese, Spanish, and English!

[@Alvin_Vivian]

Probably the 3 most widely-spoken languages in the world. Master Arabic and Hindi, and he'll be unstoppable.

[@Stinger913]

@@Alvin_Vivianyeah. Not even probably these 3 languages ARE the top 3. And I guess Arabic and Hindi you can basically speak to anyone across the world haha

[@fivestarplaying3553]

@@Alvin_VivianYeah. And he at least has the basics down of those from his past videos.

[@rsk-1337]

NGL his spanish is really really bad tho. Borderline incomprehensible lol

[@fivestarplaying3553]

@@rsk-1337 He’s able to communicate though. I understood him fine as a non native speaker.

[@_zim]

I love these videos where he's just out on the street. So fun to watch him run into some guy and start translating Chinese to Spanish.

[@lovejubileee]

I’m in Chinese school because of u , Laoshu and a few others .

[@fatcammal]

ive been studying for exactly one year now, daily for almost 3-4 hours during my biology masters. i take classes at the university bc of xiaoma and laoshu. im hsk3 now.

[@jonakchetia]

RIP brother Laoshu

[@HallowellsSpeedShop]

RIP Laoshu 😔

[@julianponsard1716]

@@lovejubileeeit’s very easy to download, I recommend it

[@IbraNNB7]

Legends never dies

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

boy, you really do run into some interesting characters. and all this is unlocked with language skills -- lol the global warming guy

[@Pero-zl4jp]

Lowkey too normal in nyc nowadays

[@127sys]

My favorite clips is when Xiaoma switches between languages like the translation clip… just crazy how many languages he can hold a conversation in

[@gamerkirby9672]

I can understand this so much, at the part when they were giving discounts! Because I was shopping in HK and even though I am born in Hong Kong, I look like I am from UK and when I speak Cantonese, the people at the stores would give me discounts. Got two plush toys for 90HKD instead of 120HKD, small discount but better than nothing. Furthermore when I was in the UK and went to Chinatown to buy dumplings and my mum wanted some, I got 6 pieces for 4 pounds instead of 4, the guy was like I'll add extra because you are helping your mum and can speak good mandarin!

[@Mudge0001]

I've had similar cases here in Australia when simply greeting or thanking in Mandarin. I *_LOVE_* most Asian foods and I figure if they are going to take the time to learn English, the least I can do is learn theirs to say "thank you" But yes, I've had bigger serves of food and extras added simply for taking the time to thank in Chinese.

[@moffat5914]

not the jesus newspaper 🤣🤣

[@lafondawilliams]

but im jewish

[@millimetr_peter]

Those Jehovah Witnesses be everrrywhere ✊️✊️🚪

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

"Does Jesus save Jews" 😂

[@crackerjack2303]

@@lafondawilliamskys

[@semplicedottore]

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[@anomaloussapien4903]

Very Impressive Ari.. switching from Mandarin to Spanish.. always fun to watch. I was in Tokyo years ago and spit sum Turkish on the street to a Turkish kebab guy and made his day. The world is a SMALL place! 😂

[@Spiraljunky]

Much prefer these style of videos! Just pure IRL content basically. Not to say the other content isn't good too! Keep it up!

[@jordandale85]

Buying Knock-off airpods on the street after being sponsored by raycon for years. lol

[@kanalnr1]

Tells you all about the quality of that crap

[@turnip5359]

Raycon is just OEM stuff pumped out of factories in china, you just pay them to put your name on it

[@R100-bd1pb]

Looking so healthy dude!

[@AbandonedMaine]

Uh oh, Raycon is going to get upset that you're cheating on them with other earbuds.

[@millimetr_peter]

Idk but I think Xiamo is about to get a fat deal from hEadphoneZ

[@fromthistexasbreath]

lmao called out!

[@REALGAMING2016]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@yourfavouriteusername]

Me, as an Indian who speaks Chinese watching the Chinese teacher at 2:20 say that Indians are the fastest Chinese learners 👀🤫. Xiaoma responds with a logical explanation though: Indians are generally multilingual (especially if coming from a big city), and are exposed to multiple completely different and distinct languages at a very early age, so one is exposed to a variety of sounds, tones and grammar structures. This may be a prominent reason as to why the Chinese teacher also felt that Indians are quite good at picking up other languages (Chinese, from her example). Xiaoma was almost single-handedly responsible for me picking up Chinese!

[@poopshiestyreal]

it makes you wonder if the people in the meshed center of africa where chad and nigeria are would be good at picking up Chinese because that's where 3 major African language families converge

[@xOmniCloudx]

Many Africans from those regions go to school in China and indeed learn​ it very quickly @@poopshiestyreal

[@trevorstockwell8290]

I love seeing people just interact like this and get along

[@leahpollard3710]

thats how NYC is, the media makes us think everyone is out here fighitng, meanwhile in NY every culture is living together just trying to coexist and put food on the table

[@thisisme1011]

Xiaoma you look good and healthier! Happy for you!

[@Credo_KinCaiD]

Naaah OMG i have that Beaded Necklace @09:36 That shit IS NOT 260!!! GOOD LAWD the hustle is REAL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ogsonofgroo]

You remain one of my favourite ambassadors showing folks we can all get along more-or-less :) When ever I'm a bit down your videos and interactions cheer me right up, thank you Ari :)

[@yourfavouriteusername]

Finally back to the Chinese videos, after what felt like forever! Love every video though; a massive inspiration to me and so many others around the globe.

[@amkelle2]

1:17 WOW! What a deal! You can TWO for the price of TWO!

[@bboyenzoIL]

Hey man she did the math for you thats an extra 50 cent

[@Greezy42]

@@bboyenzoIL Tree-Fiddy!

[@michaelwoods6135]

My Nephew's Wife of 20yrs is Korean/Thai and My X Wife Is Spanish "Madrid"!! I Live in "Winter Harbor Maine" Born/Raised on Long Island NY" (US Navy Retired 1983-2003) It is so great to be able to speak/surprise people with all the different languages!! Portuguese and Basque were a real challenge for me!!

[@jonjayb]

The back and forth between chinese english and spanish was wiiiillddd

[@SockerConny80]

I needed some good vibes today, thank you

[@stephanessa8002]

Looking healthy my guy! Keep going 🙏

[@billyjac274]

Damn, you're lookin fit pal! 👍🏻💪🏻

[@BewareofZombies]

I've been following your journey since the beginning. I love always seeing their reactions. You work hard to learn and respect each person and their culture.

[@alexortega3537]

Loved the traduction and the guy who spoke spanish. Youre always so gentle with the people you meet

[@SHSNJROTC]

Looking fit Ari! 💪🏽

[@snappiepappie9899]

When he started speaking/translating Spanish, Chinese, English was the coolest thing ever

[@WillForFree]

this is def your best blog yet

[@PEAKCENTURY]

Best video so far!!! Love how you are being so flippant and humorous with everyone, the joking and silly quips are top notch!!

[@hingsing1]

@3:15 that interaction with the global warming dude 💀

[@hyggemcb06]

When I feel discouraged with my language learning, a new Xiaoma video picks me right back up!

[@kanalnr1]

He only repeats the few sentences he learned over and over again. He is a phony

[@TheLoneCamper]

My 8th grade students in Brownsville, NY (Brooklyn) say "Oh well" in Chinese all the time. Even sing and rap it some times. 14:22

[@duarted04]

Such great reactions from people!! Everyone is so kind

[@matthewcarder539]

Hey looking mad healthy in this vid. Glad to see it!

[@MichaelEatonMagic]

11:13 had me rolling! Xiaoma: "WOOOOOO...I smell stinky tofu!" Guy: "You want some?" Xiaoma: "Yes please." 🤣🤣🤣

[@wackityhackity553]

I love these videos

[@danielreed5199]

3:24 Big Trouble in Little China.

[@matthew-groves]

Workin out I see. lost some fat, lookin good brodie!

[@info3280]

14:22 causally saying n i g a hahaha

[@FreedomFighter2112]

I caught that as well

[@LogicalNiko]

Those egg holders are pretty great. I got a clear one off Temu for like $3.49, holds 2 dozen eggs. I got smaller storage thing to for boiled eggs so I can boil 6-8 at a time and just have them for ramen, pickled, soy eggs, or whatever. Good way to keep your protein intake up.

[@debrajohnston1790]

The world is full of such beautiful and good people. Why can't we get along and help each other? God bless us all.

[@izzysofiari1067]

Hi Ari, I'm a Paraguayan who lives in the States, and I've been trying to learn the country second official language, Guarani. It's very hard cause Guarani is more of a spoken language and not so much a written one, and even if you do write it down, it's... very complicated. I wanted to see if you could understand/speak it somehow as an interesting challenge.

[@gogi913]

FINALLY CHINESE-SPEAKING VIDEO, thank you soo much 🎉

[@jimmybasey2601]

You’re looking good man 💪

[@wyd97]

xiaoma to random passerby "did you know jesus loves" LMAOOO

[@UmiNoOto]

Translating between spanish and chinese is insane lol. That must be a surreal feeling.

[@SpaddelLord]

Havent watched a video in quite a while but damn bro.. you look healthy af! And the women at 10:50 killed me.. :D

[@dazlit6886]

That rainbow umbrella hat 😂⛱️

[@travisking4145]

I like the travel videos with languages he just learned, but I have to say the chinese videos in NYC are unmatched. And this one is no exception!

[@thatdisneygirlbrit7528]

Love the missionaries! ❤

[@JMA01-1]

What did he sayyyyyy 10:03 Joke btw

[@an3ssh]

these camera angles man haha...love em

[@KilpatrickProductions]

@7:05 Dont let Raycon see this haha

[@MyriamBernard13]

man, as much as I love all his videos for different reasons, the mandarin ones are the best because he really is an expert in it compared to the average American and the reactions are fun! Also, Chinese people remind me of my people, rambunctious, loud and touchy-feely Acadians and I love it

[@FrequentFlyer_MIA]

Excellent video. I speak Spanish, Portuguese, English, Hindi, Arabic, Tagalog and Amharic would LOVE to learn Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese

[@6989uwu]

damn you're look lean good job bro keep it up

[@sparrowt4082]

That was so sweet of those people to tell you about Jesus. 🥺 ❤️

[@izaihpaponette4366]

the second-hand embarrassment I got when that guy said your Chinese isn't as good in person as it is in your videos... 😭 I cringed so hard... Not saying he's wrong because I wouldn't know, but that was blunt and dry.

[@fulltimber]

My head in spinning from the distorted camera view, blood nose

[@sbsftw4232]

Lol so stop watching

[@mazyellow28]

I love how the zongzi guy automatically treated you like "one of us" with the insider secrets 😂

[@andhikapielaat1740]

There’s a cinéma vérité quality in your videos that I wish they were longer! I would definitely watch a two hours video of you just strolling around the street talking to people

[@Webbywood]

I love your content but its videos like this that make me really enjoy the channel

[@dampfairsoft]

Xiaoma inspired me to start learning Japanese and I was fortunate enough to have a moment like this 😂 thanks Xiaoma

[@gappleofdiscord9752]

Thanks for going back to your roots, these videos are the best because you actually can really speak well and talk to people deeply.

[@whatintheworld7624]

it's funny how often chinese women call him handsome lol xiaoma always impressing the ladies

[@robertsmithers9059]

Those aunties know how to sell...

[@lunicswrld3705]

You look so much healthier than a year ago. I can see the work you’ve put into it even though no one else will. We love you brotha.

[@Almneur]

Like this comment if Xiaoma needs a videographer.

[@Unhingedjabroni]

10:03 I can’t keep defending you xioma 😭

[@fadz5210]

My head turned 180 degrees watching this video, but it was worth it. "Chapeau bas" to you and to your friendly humble down to earth manners.

[@JHulse29]

"I finally learned Chinese!! Now I can speak to my neighbor!" "No one can solve global warming but me!!"

[@mariahy123]

This episode was especially funny! I crack up when you tease people. Thanks for an entertaining episode. 😄

[@coreymez241]

Love this kind of content just roaming NYC. Chatting .

[@DAMusic-qu2ec]

I must learn to do this! So cooooool

[@Mavkor]

Xiaoma lost some weight and it looks like he has some 5 o clock shadow coming in lol

Xiaoma with the sun hat and the stinky tofu SCREAMS tourist hahaha

[@carbajal4732]

These are my favorite videos of yours, just pure having fun speaking Chinese with Chinese folks who are constantly surprised and give great convos because of it. More of this please goat 🔥🔥🐀

[@namejeff3591]

Hey man! Any chance you would ever take the time to learn Estonian? I think it would be quite a challenge for you, since we have 14 different inflections and the pronunciation is really hard for people who aren't from Estonia. Not sure if you take requests like this, but it would be really cool to see. Thank you either way!

[@Jess-737]

He has done some challenging indigenous languages that have tons of inflections and close to zero learning material, so I think he could handle it 😉. But yeah, I’d love to see him do Estonian.

[@vkm9156]

2:23 Now that's my motivation to learn Chini

[@Nikohhh04]

Brings back memories of your early videos out on the streets of New York just speaking Chinese. Keep up the good work

[@isabelleraskin4911]

My nan (blessed her soul) used to say to me : 'Speak to a person in their native language, you will speak to their heart' and Xavioma perfectly illustrates this saying

[@Passioakka]

While buying a gift for your wife I suddenly hear the tune of an old Swedish song! Funny!

[@splintervanderhorst8941]

u look in better shape man, videos great as always! keep it up

[@alfredhewitt3761]

Does Raycon know he's buying other EarPods off of the street? lol

[@DonovanPresents]

It's so cool to see people congregate around you when you were just buying food 😆

[@keiththompson6245]

You are a very patient person. So good with people.

[@arrgath12]

i just love the random shit he buys in these videos 😂

[@Progressive_Canadian]

07:05 A Jewish man and a Chinese man doing business together. See? There is hope for humanity after all 🥰

[@sebastianguzmanparrochia175]

Love seeing your videos 小马！ I have been studying Chinese for two years now, using teacher ai since last month and finally will be traveling to China for a year. Your videos really inspired this long adventure. Hope to suprise some Chinese 🤗 古思安

[@spatz813]

All your videos are great and I love language. Something about the Chinese videos hit different. Thanks for inspiring.

[@apollofn77]

This is easily one of ur best videos yet just because of the people in it

[@pinkavyek]

Completely off-topic but you lost a lot of weight, proud of you, I know that you've been working towards that, so good job!