Takeaway Chinese

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Oct 31, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "expense 开销" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "expense" in Chinese.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "tacit understanding 默契" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "tacit understanding" in Chinese.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 28min

Celebrating the Double Ninth Festival: Honoring the elderly in Chinese culture 敬老爱老迎重阳

Climb high, admire the beauty of chrysanthemums, and celebrate longevity — it's 重阳节 (Chóngyáng Jié), the Double Ninth Festival! In this week's episode of Takeaway Chinese, let's explore this ancient festival together and learn useful vocabulary related to senior people. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (03:52) Learn words related to senior people. (06:14) Explore the Double Ninth Festival.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "childhood 童年" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "childhood" in Chinese.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "web series 网剧" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "web series" in Chinese.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 31min

Discover the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine 探寻中医的智慧

Ever wondered how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has stayed relevant for thousands of years? From balancing yin and yang to the idea of "treating illness before it happens," this week's Takeaway Chinese dives into the wisdom behind TCM — plus, you'll pick up some useful Chinese words along the way! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (07:04) Words related to TCM. (27:29) The story of Tu Youyou, the first female Chinese citizen to receive a Nobel Prize.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "cafeteria 食堂" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "cafeteria" in Chinese.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "coach 教练" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "coach" in Chinese.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 29min

Her Time: Chinese expressions about women 她时代:那些形容“女性”的词,变了!

What words come to mind when you think of women? From "considerate" and "caring" to "strong" and "independent" — the way we describe women says a lot about how times have changed! Tune in to explore how Chinese language reflects women's evolving roles. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (06:47) Learn a catchy slogan in Chinese — "Women hold up half the sky." (10:38) Discover how the words used to describe women reveal society's changing expectations.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1min

Special: How to say "smile 微笑" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "smile" in Chinese.

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