Takeaway Chinese
China Plus
A weekly Chinese language teaching show which covers the most frequently used Chinese words and expressions, dialogues, language tips, and stories behind the idioms.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "salesperson 导购" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "salesperson" in Chinese.
Nov 25, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "go viral 破圈" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "go viral" in Chinese.
Nov 24, 2025 • 32min
Boost your fruit vocabulary in Chinese 水果趣谈
This week on "Takeaway Chinese," we're serving up a fresh episode all about fruits! Learn the must-know vocabulary, fun expressions, and cultural tidbits that make talking about fruits in Chinese so much sweeter. Tune in and take your Chinese to the next level! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve.
(03:28) Fruit vocabulary in Chinese.
(12:23) Fun tongue twister about grapes.
Nov 21, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "esports 电竞" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "esports" in Chinese.
Nov 18, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "warning 警示" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "warning" in Chinese.
Nov 17, 2025 • 31min
Different ways to say "hello" in Chinese — beyond just 你好！ 不同的中文问候方式
Greeting someone in Chinese is much more than saying 你好 (nǐ hǎo). From a simple "早 (zǎo)!" in the morning to the elegant "幸会 (xìng huì)" when meeting someone new, Chinese offers a rich set of expressions that can instantly change the tone of a conversation. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve.
(04:28) Different ways to greet in Chinese.
(17:17) Different ways to address people.
Nov 14, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "zero gravity 失重" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "zero gravity" in Chinese.
Nov 11, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "policy 政策" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "policy" in Chinese.
Nov 10, 2025 • 28min
Talking about Sports in Chinese 运动相关的中文表达
In this episode, we're getting sporty! We'll explore China's National Games and pick up a few handy Chinese sports expressions along the way.
On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve.
(03:10) Learn useful sports vocabulary.
(07:04) Get to know China's National Games.
Nov 7, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "age 年纪" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "age" in Chinese.
