A: Jīntiān mǎi le rénshēng zhōng dì yī liàng chē, hǎo jīdòng! 今天买了人生中第一辆车，好激动! I bought my first car in my life today; I am so excited! B: Wa, zhēnde jiǎde, shì shénme yàng de chē a? 哇，真的假的，是什么样的车啊？ Wow, really? What kind of car? A: Zuì xīnkuǎn de xīn néngyuán qìchē. 最新款的新能源汽车。 It’s a new energy vehicle of the latest version. Xiànzài de chē yuè lái yuè yǒu shèjì gǎn le. 现在的车越来越有设计感了， The new cars are becoming increasingly well-designed; érqiě diànlì qūdòng de chē gǎnjué kāi qǐlái zhēnde hěn bù y...
Dec 04, 2023•30 min
There is a saying which goes like this: "Life is the flower for which love is the honey." In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use this word in Chinese.
Dec 01, 2023•1 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "活力"，which refers to the state of being full of life, vigor, and enthusiasm.
Nov 28, 2023•3 min
A： Wǒmen xiàcì lǚxíng de yùsuàn hǎoxiàng bù tài gòu le! 我们下次旅行的预算好像不太够了！ It looks like we don’t have enough budget for our next trip! B： Jìrán zhèyàng, nà wǒmen jiù lái yīchǎng "qióngyóu" zěnmeyang? 既然这样，那我们就来一场“穷游”怎么样？ In that case, how about going on a budget trip? A： Á? Yǔqí shíkè dānxīn kāizhī, jiàngdī lǚxíng qīdài zhí, wǒ gèng xiǎng qīngsōng yúkuài de lǚyóu. 啊？与其时刻担心开支、降低旅行期待值，我更想轻松愉快地旅游。 Huh? Rather than constantly worrying about expenses and lowering our travel expectations, I would reall...
Nov 27, 2023•28 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "未来"，which can be can tossed into conversations when you're talking about upcoming events, plans, or expectations.
Nov 21, 2023•3 min
A： Āi yō, qù Shànghǎi de jīpiào yǐjīng bèi dìng wán le! 哎哟，去上海的机票已经被订完了！ Oh no, flight tickets to Shanghai are already fully booked! Wǒmen de lǚxíng jìhuà yào pàotāng le! 我们的旅行计划要泡汤了！ Now our travel plans are messed up! B： Bié zháojí. 别着急。 Don't worry. Bùrú wǒmen qù yī gè shāowēi xiǎozhòng de chéngshì. 不如我们去一个稍微小众的城市。 How about we go to a slightly more niche city? A： Kěshì Shànghǎi yǒu hěnduō wǒ xiǎng qù de rèmén jǐngdiǎn. 可是上海有很多我想去的热门景点。 But Shanghai has so many popular attractions I want to v...
Nov 20, 2023•29 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "希望"，which represents an optimistic expectation or desire for a better future or a favorable outcome.
Nov 17, 2023•3 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "基础"，which refers to the fundamental or essential elements on which something is built or established.
Nov 14, 2023•3 min
A： Zhè cì lǚxíng qǐng yī gè dāngdì de dǎoyóu ba. 这次旅行请一个当地的导游吧。 Let’s hire a local tour guide for this trip. B： Zánliǎ de xiǎngfǎ bùmóuérhé. 咱俩的想法不谋而合！ That makes two of us! A： Qǐng dǎoyóu hěn shěngxīn, bùyòng zìjǐ zuò gōnglüè le. 请导游很省心，不用自己做攻略了。 Having a tour guide is so convenient. We don't have to plan everything ourselves. B： Xīwàng dǎoyóu shì gè “e rén”. 希望导游是个“e人”。 I hope the tour guide will be an extrovert. A： Duì! Zhèyàng jiù bùpà gāngà le. 对！这样就不怕尴尬了。 Yes! This way, we won't have to wo...
Nov 13, 2023•30 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "英雄"，which is used to describe someone who demonstrate with their actions that greatness comes out of the ordinary, and every ordinary person can have an extraordinary life and every ordinary job can produce extraordinary achievements.
Nov 10, 2023•2 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "信心"，which is one of the most beautiful things that you can possess.
Nov 08, 2023•2 min
A： Yī xiǎng dào wǒmen yào qù Hángzhōu le, jiù hǎo kāixīn ya! 一想到我们要去杭州了，就好开心呀！ Just thinking about us going to Hangzhou makes me so happy! B： Wǒ yě shì! Kěxī jiàqī shíjiān yǒudiǎn duǎn. 我也是！可惜假期时间有点短。 Me too! But we only have such a short period of free time. A： Fàngxīn, wǒ yǐjīng zuò hǎo le gāoxiào yòu shěngqián de gōnglüè! 放心，我已经做好了高效又省钱的攻略！ Don't worry, I've already prepared a compact and money-saving travel plan! B： Suǒyǒu jǐngdiǎn hé xiǎochī dōu néng tǐyàn dào ma? 所有景点和小吃都能体验到吗？ Will we be ...
Nov 06, 2023•27 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of widely-used antonyms in Chinese. That is "开放" and "封闭".
Nov 03, 2023•3 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of antonyms that are commonly used to describe the age or condition of various things, such as objects, buildings, clothes, or even ideas. That is "新" and "老".
Oct 31, 2023•3 min
A： Zài lǚyóu wàngjì dìng jiǔdiàn hǎo guì ā, yīwǎn yào jìn qiānyuán le. 在旅游旺季订酒店好贵啊，一晚要近千元了。 Booking a hotel during the peak tourist season is so expensive. It's nearly a thousand yuan per night. B： Bùrú wǒmen zhù zài xǐyù zhōngxīn ba! 不如我们住在洗浴中心吧！ How about we stay at a bath center? A： Xǐyù zhōngxīn hái néng guòyè? 洗浴中心还能过夜？ Can we actually stay overnight at a bath center? B： Zhè nǐ jiù bùzhīdào le ba. 这你就不知道了吧。 You don’t know this, do you? Xiànzài yǒu hěnduō xǐyù zhōngxīn kěyǐ liúsù, nàlǐ bùjǐn...
Oct 30, 2023•31 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn one of the most practical pairs of opposites frequently used when discussing quantities in the Chinese language. That is "多" and "少".
Oct 26, 2023•2 min
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of antonyms that are used not only to compare the size of objects and places, but also concepts and ideas. That is "大" and "小".
Oct 24, 2023•3 min
A: Shíxí dì yī tiān gǎnjué zěn me yàng? 实习第一天感觉怎么样？ How do you feel on your first day of internship? B: Hái bù cuò, zhèlǐ gōngzuò jiézòu tǐng kuài de. 还不错，这里工作节奏挺快的。 Not bad. The pace is quite fast here. Wǒ děi jǐnkuài shúxi gōngzuò, tígāo xiàolǜ. 我得尽快熟悉工作，提高效率。 I need to familiarize myself with the job quickly and improve efficiency. A: Bié zháojí, màn màn lái. 别着急，慢慢来。 Don’t worry too much, take your time. B: Hǎo de, wǒ jué de zìjǐ hái yǒu hěnduō xūyào xuéxí de dìfang. 好的，我觉得自己还有很多需要学习的地方。 Oka...
Oct 23, 2023•27 min
Chinese 101: Learning Chinese can be both exciting and arduous. What's your biggest challenge in learning Chinese? Tones and pronunciation, complex characters, grammar, vast vocabulary, and perhaps cultural nuances? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we explore some of the most common challenges faced by learners.
Oct 16, 2023•30 min
A： Xiàkè yīqǐ qù dǎ lánqiú ba! 下课一起去打篮球吧！ Let's go play basketball together after class! B： Xiàcì ba, wǒ zuìjìn tèbié máng. 下次吧，我最近特别忙。 Maybe next time. I've been really busy lately. Wǒ děi qù túshūguǎn xiě lùnwén. 我得去图书馆写论文。 I have to go to the library to work on my paper. A： Tiān na! 天哪！ Oh my goodness! Lí jiézhǐ rìqī háiyǒu liǎng gè yuè ne! 离截止日期还有两个月呢！ There are still two months until the deadline! Xuébà, bié "juǎn" le! 学霸，别“卷”了！ Don't overwork yourself, Mr./Ms. Overachiever! B： Wǒ yào zhēng...
Oct 09, 2023•32 min
A: Wā, hǎoduō xuéshēng shètuán zài zhāoxīn ne! 哇，好多学生社团在招新呢！ Wow, so many student clubs are now recruiting new members! Nǐ xiǎng jiārù nǎgè? 你想加入哪个？ Which one do you want to join? B: Wǒ xiǎng jìn shūfǎ shè, xuéxí xiě máobǐ zì. 我想进书法社，学习写毛笔字。 I want to join the calligraphy club and learn how to write with a brush. Nǐ ne? 你呢？ How about you? A: Wǒ xiǎng jiārù jiēwǔ shè. 我想加入街舞社。 I want to join the street dance club. Kě wǒ shì líng jīchǔ, bù zhīdào shìfǒu kěyǐ jiārù. 可我是零基础，不知道是否可以加入。 But I have no ...
Oct 02, 2023•33 min
A: Nǐhǎo, qǐngwèn xīnshēng bàodàochù zěnme zǒu? 你好，请问新生报到处怎么走？ Hello, may I ask how to get to the new student registration location? B: Jiù zài túshūguǎn de xiéduìmiàn. 就在图书馆的斜对面。 It’s just kitty-corner from the library. Zhènghǎo wǒ yě yào guòqù, yīqǐ zǒu ba. 正好我也要过去，一起走吧。 Actually, I’m going there, too. Let’s go together. A: Tài gǎnxiè le. 太感谢了。 Thank you so much. Wǒ shì lùchī, zǒngshì mílù. 我是路痴，总是迷路。 I have no sense of direction, and I always get lost. B: Duō zǒu jǐcì jiù shúxi le. 多走几次就熟悉了。 ...
Sep 25, 2023•32 min
The Hangzhou Asian Games are in full swing, we've got a treat for you! Join us for a special episode of 'Takeaway Chinese,' where you can listen in and take a guess at the sports!
Sep 24, 2023•5 min
A: Nǐ cāi zěnme zhe? 你猜怎么着？ Hey, guess what? Wǒ shōudào Zhōngguó dàxué de lùqǔ tōngzhīshū le! 我收到中国大学的录取通知书了！ I just received an offer from a Chinese university! B: Gōngxǐ nǐ! 恭喜你！ Congratulations! Nǐ yào shàng nǎge dàxué? 你要上哪个大学？ Which university is it? A: Běijīng Yǔyán Dàxué! 北京语言大学！ It's Beijing Language and Culture University! B: Tài hǎo le! 太好了！ That's great! Wǒ zài Běijīng dāi le yī nián le, zhèlǐ yǒu hěnduō hǎowánr de dìfang. 我在北京待了一年了，这里有很多好玩儿的地方。 I've been in Beijing for a year, and it...
Sep 18, 2023•32 min
A: Wǒ xiǎng shēnqǐng Zhōngguó de dàxué. 我想申请中国的大学。 I want to apply for admission to a university in China. Xuéfèi guì ma? 学费贵吗？ Is the tuition expensive? B: Wǒ juéde bùsuàn guì. 我觉得不算贵。 I don't think it's considered expensive. Érqiě, nǐ hái kěyǐ shēnqǐng jiǎngxuéjīn. 而且，你还可以申请奖学金。 Besides, you can apply for scholarships. A: Nà zài Zhōngguó de shēnghuó chéngběn gāo ma? 那在中国的生活成本高吗？ How about the cost of living in China? B: Fēng jiǎn yóu rén. 丰俭由人。 It depends on your lifestyle. Bǐrú, wǒ píngshí zà...
Sep 11, 2023•33 min
A: Tīngshuō nǐ zài Zhōngguó shàng dàxué, wǒ yě xiǎng qù. 听说你在中国上大学，我也想去。 I heard that you're studying at a university in China. I want to go, too. B: Kěyǐ ya, zhǐyào àn yāoqiú shēnqǐng jiù kěyǐ le. 可以呀，只要按要求申请就可以了。 Sure, as long as you apply according to the requirements. A: Yǒu shénme jùtǐ de yāoqiú ma? 有什么具体的要求吗？ Are there any specific requirements? Kuài gěi wǒ fēnxiǎng yīxià nǐ de jīngyàn! 快给我分享一下你的经验！ Can you share your experience with me! B: Wǒ shēnqǐng de xuéxiào yāoqiú zhōngwén shuǐpíng d...
Sep 04, 2023•31 min
A: Wǒ zuìjìn mí shàng le Zhōngguó wénhuà, hǎo xiǎng qù Zhōngguó liúxué. 我最近迷上了中国文化，好想去中国留学。 I have recently become fascinated with Chinese culture, and I really want to study in China. B: Nǐ yǐjīng xiǎng hǎo qù nǎ suǒ dàxué le ma? 你已经想好去哪所大学了吗？ Have you decided which university to go to? A: Hái méiyǒu, Zhōngguó yǒu bùshǎo yōuxiù de dàxué, wǒ hái méiyǒu zuò zuìzhōng de juédìng. 还没有，中国有不少优秀的大学，我还没有做最终的决定。 Not yet. China has many excellent universities, and I haven't made a final decision yet. B: C...
Aug 28, 2023•27 min
A: Nǐ jīnwǎn yǒukòng ma? Wǒmen wǎnshang yīqǐ qù chīfàn ba. 你今晚有空吗？我们晚上一起去吃饭吧。 Are you free tonight? Let’s go to have dinner together. B： Kěyǐ ya, bùguò nǐ jīntiān zěnme bù hé nǐde fàndāzi yīqǐ chī le? 可以呀，不过你今天怎么不和你的饭搭子一起吃了？ Sure, but why aren’t you eating with your meal pals today? A： Jīntiān bùshì qīxī ma, suǒyǐ jīntiān jiù bùxiǎng hé tāmen chīfàn le. 今天不是七夕嘛，所以今天就不想和她们吃饭了。 Today is Qixi Festival! I don’t want to eat with other people. B： Ó ~ Nà nǐ xiǎng hé shéi chī? 哦～那你想和谁吃？ Oh? So who do yo...
Aug 21, 2023•30 min
A: Háiyǒu shí fēnzhōng huǒchē jiù dào Lāsà zhàn le, Bùdálāgōng, wǒ lái la! 还有十分钟火车就到拉萨站了，布达拉宫，我来啦！ We will arrive at Lhasa Station in ten minutes. Potala Palace, here I come! B: Zhèlǐ hǎibá hěn gāo, wǒmen kěnéng huì yǒu gāoyuán fǎnyìng. 这里海拔很高，我们可能会有高原反应。 We may experience altitude sickness, considering the high altitude here. Yàobù xiān chīdiǎn dōngxi, shāowēi shìyìng yīxià zài qù ba? 要不先吃点东西，稍微适应一下再去吧？ How about we eat something first and get accustomed to the environment? A: Méi wèntí. Wǒ zhī...
Aug 14, 2023•30 min
A: Tǔlǔfān de pútao gètóu zhème dà ya, hái zhème tián, zhēn shì tài hǎochī le. 吐鲁番的葡萄个头这么大呀，还这么甜，真是太好吃了。 The grapes in Turpan are so big and sweet. They’re really delicious. B: Méicuò. Tǔlǔfān shì zhùmíng de "pútao zhī xiāng". 没错。吐鲁番是著名的“葡萄之乡”。 Yes, Turpan is known as the "Hometown of Grapes". Zhèlǐ de qìhòu hé tǔrǎng fēicháng shìhé pútao de zhòngzhí. 这里的气候和土壤非常适合葡萄的种植。 The climate and soil here are very suitable for growing grapes. A: Chúle pútao, wǒ tīngshuō zhèlǐ de hāmìguā yě hěn yǒumíng. 除了...
Aug 07, 2023•33 min
