Takeaway Chinese

The podcast discusses the value of internships, the importance of actively learning, and Chinese terms related to work pace and efficiency. They also explore concepts of language learning and the friendly environment within the workplace. The hosts share their personal experiences with internships and reflect on their impact on career paths.

Exploring the challenges and difficulties of learning Chinese, including tones, complex characters, and grammar. The hosts discuss the nuances of phrases and words, as well as the importance of mastering the language. They also touch on the difficulties of learning Chinese characters and the lack of slower speech in daily life.

A： Xiàkè yīqǐ qù dǎ lánqiú ba! 下课一起去打篮球吧！ Let's go play basketball together after class! B： Xiàcì ba, wǒ zuìjìn tèbié máng. 下次吧，我最近特别忙。 Maybe next time. I've been really busy lately. Wǒ děi qù túshūguǎn xiě lùnwén. 我得去图书馆写论文。 I have to go to the library to work on my paper. A： Tiān na! 天哪！ Oh my goodness! Lí jiézhǐ rìqī háiyǒu liǎng gè yuè ne! 离截止日期还有两个月呢！ There are still two months until the deadline! Xuébà, bié "juǎn" le! 学霸，别“卷”了！ Don't overwork yourself, Mr./Ms. Overachiever! B： Wǒ yào zhēngqǔ ná jiǎngxuéjīn, děi kǎo gè hǎo chéngjì. 我要争取拿奖学金，得考个好成绩。 I want to get a scholarship, so I need to get a good grade. A： Hǎo ba, dàn nǐ jìde yào láoyì jiéhé a! 好吧，但你记得要劳逸结合啊！ Alright, but remember to keep a balance between work and rest!

A: Wā, hǎoduō xuéshēng shètuán zài zhāoxīn ne! 哇，好多学生社团在招新呢！ Wow, so many student clubs are now recruiting new members! Nǐ xiǎng jiārù nǎgè? 你想加入哪个？ Which one do you want to join? B: Wǒ xiǎng jìn shūfǎ shè, xuéxí xiě máobǐ zì. 我想进书法社，学习写毛笔字。 I want to join the calligraphy club and learn how to write with a brush. Nǐ ne? 你呢？ How about you? A: Wǒ xiǎng jiārù jiēwǔ shè. 我想加入街舞社。 I want to join the street dance club. Kě wǒ shì líng jīchǔ, bù zhīdào shìfǒu kěyǐ jiārù. 可我是零基础，不知道是否可以加入。 But I have no experience. I don't know if I can join. B: Yīqǐ qù wènwen ba. 一起去问问吧。 Let's go and find out.

A: Nǐhǎo, qǐngwèn xīnshēng bàodàochù zěnme zǒu? 你好，请问新生报到处怎么走？ Hello, may I ask how to get to the new student registration location? B: Jiù zài túshūguǎn de xiéduìmiàn. 就在图书馆的斜对面。 It’s just kitty-corner from the library. Zhènghǎo wǒ yě yào guòqù, yīqǐ zǒu ba. 正好我也要过去，一起走吧。 Actually, I’m going there, too. Let’s go together. A: Tài gǎnxiè le. 太感谢了。 Thank you so much. Wǒ shì lùchī, zǒngshì mílù. 我是路痴，总是迷路。 I have no sense of direction, and I always get lost. B: Duō zǒu jǐcì jiù shúxi le. 多走几次就熟悉了。 You’ll get familiar with it after walking it a few more times. A: Xuéjiě, kěyǐ jiā gè Wēixìn ma? 学姐，可以加个微信吗？ Can I add you on WeChat? B: Méiwèntí. 没问题。 No problem. Yǒu shénme bùdǒng de, suíshí kěyǐ wèn wǒ. 有什么不懂的，随时可以问我。 If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anytime.

The Hangzhou Asian Games are in full swing, we've got a treat for you! Join us for a special episode of 'Takeaway Chinese,' where you can listen in and take a guess at the sports!

A: Nǐ cāi zěnme zhe? 你猜怎么着？ Hey, guess what? Wǒ shōudào Zhōngguó dàxué de lùqǔ tōngzhīshū le! 我收到中国大学的录取通知书了！ I just received an offer from a Chinese university! B: Gōngxǐ nǐ! 恭喜你！ Congratulations! Nǐ yào shàng nǎge dàxué? 你要上哪个大学？ Which university is it? A: Běijīng Yǔyán Dàxué! 北京语言大学！ It's Beijing Language and Culture University! B: Tài hǎo le! 太好了！ That's great! Wǒ zài Běijīng dāi le yī nián le, zhèlǐ yǒu hěnduō hǎowánr de dìfang. 我在北京待了一年了，这里有很多好玩儿的地方。 I've been in Beijing for a year, and it has so many cool places to explore. A: Kěshì, wǒ xiànzài yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng, bù zhīdào gāi zhǔnbèi shénme. 可是，我现在有点紧张，不知道该准备什么。 But I'm a bit nervous now. I have no clue what I should prepare. B: Bùyòng dānxīn! 不用担心！ Don't worry! Yǒu wǒ ne! 有我呢！ I'm here for you!

A: Wǒ xiǎng shēnqǐng Zhōngguó de dàxué. 我想申请中国的大学。 I want to apply for admission to a university in China. Xuéfèi guì ma? 学费贵吗？ Is the tuition expensive? B: Wǒ juéde bùsuàn guì. 我觉得不算贵。 I don't think it's considered expensive. Érqiě, nǐ hái kěyǐ shēnqǐng jiǎngxuéjīn. 而且，你还可以申请奖学金。 Besides, you can apply for scholarships. A: Nà zài Zhōngguó de shēnghuó chéngběn gāo ma? 那在中国的生活成本高吗？ How about the cost of living in China? B: Fēng jiǎn yóu rén. 丰俭由人。 It depends on your lifestyle. Bǐrú, wǒ píngshí zài xuéxiào shítáng chī yī fèn miàn zhǐ xūyào shí kuài qián. 比如，我平时在学校食堂吃一份面只需要十块钱。 For example, I often order a bowl of noodles at the school cafeteria, which costs only 10 yuan. A: Ò, nà kànlái chīfàn bùsuàn tài guì. 哦，那看来吃饭不算太贵。 Oh, so it looks like food won't cost all that much. B: Shì de, wǒ háiyǒu yīxiē shěngqián xiǎo miàozhāo, zánmen kěyǐ zhǎo ge jīhuì xiángxì liáoliao. 是的，我还有一些省钱小妙招，咱们可以找个机会详细聊聊。 That's right. I also have some money-saving tips. We can find a time to talk about it in detail. A: Hǎo ya. 好呀。 That would be great.

A: Tīngshuō nǐ zài Zhōngguó shàng dàxué, wǒ yě xiǎng qù. 听说你在中国上大学，我也想去。 I heard that you're studying at a university in China. I want to go, too. B: Kěyǐ ya, zhǐyào àn yāoqiú shēnqǐng jiù kěyǐ le. 可以呀，只要按要求申请就可以了。 Sure, as long as you apply according to the requirements. A: Yǒu shénme jùtǐ de yāoqiú ma? 有什么具体的要求吗？ Are there any specific requirements? Kuài gěi wǒ fēnxiǎng yīxià nǐ de jīngyàn! 快给我分享一下你的经验！ Can you share your experience with me! B: Wǒ shēnqǐng de xuéxiào yāoqiú zhōngwén shuǐpíng dádào HSK sì jí zǒngfēn bù dīyú yī bǎi bā shí fēn. 我申请的学校要求中文水平达到 HSK4 级总分不低于 180 分。 The university I applied to requires a Chinese proficiency level of at least HSK 4 with a total score of no less than 180. A: Ā! Kàn lái wǒ hái yào hǎohǎo xué zhōngwén! 啊！看来我还要好好学中文！ Oh! It looks like I need to further improve my proficiency in Chinese! Hái yǒu qítā yāoqiú ma? 还有其他要求吗？ Are there any other requirements? B: Dāngrán le, gēnjù bùtóng de zhuānyè huì yǒu bùtóng de yāoqiú, nǐ kěyǐ dào wǎngzhàn shang qù chá cha. 当然了，根据不同的专业会有不同的要求，你可以到网站上去查查。 Of course, different majors may have different requirements. You can check on the website for more information.

A: Wǒ zuìjìn mí shàng le Zhōngguó wénhuà, hǎo xiǎng qù Zhōngguó liúxué. 我最近迷上了中国文化，好想去中国留学。 I have recently become fascinated with Chinese culture, and I really want to study in China. B: Nǐ yǐjīng xiǎng hǎo qù nǎ suǒ dàxué le ma? 你已经想好去哪所大学了吗？ Have you decided which university to go to? A: Hái méiyǒu, Zhōngguó yǒu bùshǎo yōuxiù de dàxué, wǒ hái méiyǒu zuò zuìzhōng de juédìng. 还没有，中国有不少优秀的大学，我还没有做最终的决定。 Not yet. China has many excellent universities, and I haven't made a final decision yet. B: Chúle kǎolǜ xuéxiào de wèntí, nǐ yǒuméiyǒu xiǎng guò shēnghuó shang huì bù shìyìng? 除了考虑学校的问题，你有没有想过生活上会不适应？ Besides considering the choice of university, have you thought about the potential challenges of adjusting to life there? A: Bùhuì, zuòwéi yīge "shè niú", wǒ duì zìjǐ yǒu xìnxīn! 不会，作为一个“社牛”，我对自己有信心！ No, as a "sociable person", I have confidence in myself!