

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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Dec 19, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say “craftsman 匠人" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "craftsman" in Chinese.

Dec 16, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "agriculture 农业" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "agriculture" in Chinese.

Dec 15, 2025 • 31min
Buying second-hand in China 卖闲置、买二手:年轻人的新消费潮流
"One man's trash is another man's treasure!" For many young people in China, the second-hand market is now part of everyday life—helping them save money, enjoy "new-to-them" items more often, and even protect the environment. In this episode, join Niuniu and Steve as they explore China's second-hand market and pick up practical Chinese expressions along the way.
(04:05) Useful vocabulary for buying and selling second-hand items.
(12:02) Selling items in a "blind-box style" on the second-hand market.

Dec 12, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "oxygen 氧气" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "oxygen" in Chinese.

Dec 9, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "wisdom 智慧" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "wisdom" in Chinese.

Dec 8, 2025 • 31min
Rental economy in China 关于租赁的表达
Do you prefer to rent things or own them? In China, more and more young people are turning to convenience, flexibility of rental economy! In our latest episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve talk about all the essential phrases about renting you'll actually use in real life.
(01:48) Vocabulary about renting.
(06:28) Rent or buy - what's your choice?

Dec 5, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "considerate 体贴" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "considerate" in Chinese.

Dec 2, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "newspaper 报纸" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "newspaper" in Chinese.

Dec 1, 2025 • 28min
Talking about your body parts in Chinese 身体部位相关的中文表达
Ever wondered how to talk about body parts in Chinese? In today's "Takeaway Chinese," let's learn the words you hear every day and pick up some fun idioms along the way. Ready for a quick language workout? Let's go! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve.
(04:45) Essential body-parts vocabulary.
(17:08) Do English and Chinese share similar expressions?

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.


