Help us keep LCTS going and reach 200 patronshttps://www.patreon.com/learningchinesethroughstories Social clock refers to the social structure, that specifies a proper time for certain events, like marriage, graduation, employment or social status. In this story, the author took a year off and lived by the ocean, in the name of preparing for his retake of the college examination, the most important exam for most students in China, which is definitely contrary to what most people would do. Check it out and let us know what you think. 謝謝 ************************************************************ If you think our podcast is valuable to you and others, become ourpatronfor as low as $5/month.You will have access to the transcripts, vocabulary list and patrons only episodes. ************************************************************ Are you already a listener? Leaving the showa review on iTuneswill help more people find the podcast. Thank you!! ️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️...