Takeaway Chinese

A: Míngtiān wǒ jiù yào chūfā qù Sānjiāngyuán guójiā gōngyuán la! 明天我就要出发去三江源国家公园啦！ Tomorrow, I'm setting off for the Three-River-Source National Park! B: Tīngshuō nàlǐ yǒu hěnduō zhēnxī dòngwù. 听说那里有很多珍稀动物。 I heard there are many rare animals there. A: Shìde, jùshuō yǒu hěnduō, qízhōng xuěbào shì wǒ zuì xiǎng jiàn dào de! 是的，据说有很多，其中雪豹是我最想见到的！ Yes, it's said that there are a lot. Among them, the snow leopard is the one I want to see the most! B: Yào zhùyì ānquán! 要注意安全！ Be sure to stay safe! Gāoyuán dìqū wēnchā dà, jìde dài shàng bǎonuǎn de yīfu. 高原地区温差大，记得带上保暖的衣服。 There’s a large temperature difference in the plateau area, so remember to bring warm clothes. A: Fàngxīn ba! 放心吧！ Don't worry!

Inherit is not just about receiving something from the past, but also about shaping a brighter future. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use this word in Chinese.

Chinese culture has rich traditions that have been cherished for thousands of years. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use the word "tradition" in Chinese.

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 yīyàng! 而且电力驱动的车感觉开起来真的很不一样！ and it feels really different to drive an electricity-powered car! B: Tīngzhe hěn bùcuò, kěyǐ dài wǒ dōudōu fēng ma, ràng wǒ yě gǎnshòu xià! 听着不错，可以带我兜兜风吗，让我也感受下！ Sounds great! Could you take me for a ride? I wanna feel it too. A: Dāngrán, shàng chē! 当然，上车！ Sure, let’s get in the car!

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.

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.