

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

Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
At the "Roof of the World": A journey through Xizang 遇见西藏:探寻世界屋脊之美
Xizang is a place where nature and culture intertwine — snow-covered peaks, centuries-old monasteries, and traditions that endure through time. In this episode, Niuniu shares first-hand travel experiences from journeys across the region!
(01:34) What's it really like to travel at high altitude?
(10:16) Discover Xizang's most essential staple food.

Aug 29, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "announce 宣布" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "announce" in Chinese.

Aug 26, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "immerse oneself in... 沉浸" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "immerse oneself in..." in Chinese.

Aug 25, 2025 • 30min
Learning beyond borders | British Teens in China Ep. 5
What drives UK students to take on the challenge of learning Chinese language? In this episode, we explore the experiences behind these students' China journeys—the excitement, the cultural shock, and the dreams that keep them going.
(05:22) UK students' experiences with Chinese learning.
(10:01) The moments of cultural shock that surprised these students most.

Aug 22, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "meditation 冥想" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "meditation" in Chinese.

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

Aug 18, 2025 • 27min
Teacher Wu's fun Mandarin tips & stories | British Teens in China Ep. 4
In this episode, we talk with Wu Hang, a Mandarin teacher in the UK, who shares his journey of guiding British teens through more than just vocabulary and grammar. He shows how learning Mandarin is also about understanding the humor, values, and rhythms of life that shape a culture.
(03:53) Social media is reshaping how young learners connect with the Chinese language.
(10:17) A fun connection between 西瓜 (xī guā|watermelon) and 吃瓜 (chī guā|literally "eat melon," but commonly used online to mean "grab popcorn").

Aug 15, 2025 • 1min
Special: How to say "overcast 阴天" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "overcast" in Chinese.

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