Takeaway Chinese

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.

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of widely-used antonyms in Chinese. That is "开放" and "封闭".

Exploring the meaning and usage of 'old' and 'new' in Chinese, discussing outdated methods and embracing a blend of new and old in global trade and infrastructure development. Also, a humorous question about why husbands and wives in Chinese are affectionately referred to as 'Lao-gong' and 'Lao-pou'.

The podcast discusses the alternative of staying overnight at bathhouses instead of hotels, exploring the concept and amenities offered. They also delve into Chinese language learning, late-night snacks in Chinese culture, and the meaning of certain Chinese phrases.

Learn the meanings and applications of the Chinese words 'dul' and 'shao'. Discover how to describe quantities and their usage as adjectives and adverbs. Explore idioms associated with quantities and China's call for international harmony.

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of antonyms that are used not only to compare the size of objects and places, but also concepts and ideas. That is "大" and "小".