Takeaway Chinese

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.

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 really prefer to travel easily and happily. B： "Qióngyóu" yě huì yǒu jījí de lǚxíng tǐyàn, wǒmen kěyǐ xuǎnzé gèng jiēdìqì de zhùsù, shēnrù liǎojiě dāngdì wénhuà! “穷游”也会有积极的旅行体验，我们可以选择更接地气的住宿，深入了解当地文化！ Budget traveling can also bring positive travel experiences. We can pick more down-to-earth accommodations and gain a deeper understanding of the local culture!

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.

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 visit. B： Měi yī gè chéngshì dōu yǒu zìjǐ de tèsè, shuōbudìng wǒmen néng zài bié de chéngshì huòdé gèng shēndù de tǐyàn! 每一个城市都有自己的特色，说不定我们能在别的城市获得更深度的体验！ Every city has its own unique charm. Perhaps we can have a more in-depth experience in another city!

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.

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.

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 worry about any awkward moments.

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.

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.

Learn about the trend of 'special forces-style traveling' in China, where tourists aim to visit all five of the country's great mountains in a short period of time. The hosts also discuss finding the right travel partner, must-see attractions, pronunciations and accents in Chinese, and the advantages and drawbacks of special forces-style traveling for college students.