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If you live in China, you might have already noticed how everyone from your hairstylist to your tech support can be called a "teacher" nowadays! It's not just a quirky trend but has deep historical and social roots. Today, let's unravel the fascinating journey of the word "teacher," explore how it has morphed into a universal term of respect, and what this says about the Chinese society. / Let's bite into this delicious piece of TCM bread and see how traditional Chinese medicine can be mixed into modern baking (16:45). On the show: Niu Honglin, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill
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