

Takeaway Chinese
China Plus
A weekly Chinese language teaching show which covers the most frequently used Chinese words and expressions, dialogues, language tips, and stories behind the idioms.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "square" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "square" in Chinese.

Jun 17, 2024 • 27min
Applying for university 高考志愿填报
What did you study, or plan to study, in college? What factors do you consider to be the most important when choosing a major? This year, China's high school graduates have 24 new college majors to choose from, including Coffee Science and Engineering and Ecological Restoration. Tune in to this episode of Takeaway Chinese to learn more!
A:
Gāokǎo zhōngyú jiéshù le, nǐ dǎsuàn zài dàxué xuǎnzé nǎgè zhuānyè ne?
高考终于结束了,你打算在大学选择哪个专业呢?
The college entrance exam is finally over. What do you plan to study at university?
B:
Jīnnián yǒu hǎoduō xīn zhuānyè kěyǐ tiánbào ne! Wǒ juéde Zhōngguó gǔdiǎn xué bǐjiào yǒu yìsi.
今年有好多新专业可以填报呢!我觉得中国古典学比较有意思。
There are so many new majors to choose from this year! I think Chinese Classical Studies is quite interesting.
A:
Nà zhēn bùcuò. Wǒ duì zìdòng jiàshǐ jìshù hěn gǎn xìngqù, xiǎng xuéxí zhìnéng shìjué gōngchéng.
那真不错。我对自动驾驶技术很感兴趣,想学习智能视觉工程。
That's great. I'm really interested in autonomous driving technology and want to study Intelligent Vision Engineering.
B:
Xīwàng wǒmen dōu néng zhǎodào shìhé zìjǐ de zhuānyè!
希望我们都能找到适合自己的专业!
I hope we both find majors that suit us!

Jun 14, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "podcast" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "podcast" in Chinese.

Jun 11, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "butterfly" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "butterfly" in Chinese.

Jun 10, 2024 • 27min
Dragon Boat Festival extravaganza - Journey through Qu Yuan's timeless impact “粽”夏端午话屈原
Explore the cultural traditions of the Duanwu Festival in China, focusing on the legacy of the poet Qu Yuan. Dive into ancient court intrigues and betrayal, highlighting moral leadership against personal hardships. Discover the enduring influence of Qu Yuan's poems in contemporary Chinese culture, showcasing the timeless appeal of his work.

Jun 7, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "charger" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "charger" in Chinese.

Jun 4, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "rainbow" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "rainbow" in Chinese.

Jun 3, 2024 • 30min
Searching for Asian elephants 寻找亚洲象
Do you know how many wild Asian elephants there are in China? Why are they so precious? Check out this episode of Takeaway Chinese for more insights while picking up useful Chinese expressions!
A:
Nǐshuō wǒmen jīntiān zhēnde néng jiàndào yěshēng dàxiàng ma?
你说我们今天真的能见到野生大象吗?
Do you think we'll get to see wild elephants today?
B:
Bié tài xīnjí, nénggòu lái zhèpiàn měilì de rèdài yǔlín, kànkan tāmen de shēnghuó huánjìng yě bùcuò.
别太心急,能够来这片美丽的热带雨林,看看它们的生活环境也不错。
We have to be patient. It's already nice to be in this beautiful tropical rainforest and observe their living environment.
A:
Tīngshuō yǒu yīqún yěxiàng tiāntiān dōu huì lái zhèlǐ hēshuǐ.
听说有一群野象天天都会来这里喝水。
I heard that a group of wild elephants comes here every day for water.
B:
Jìde yào bǎochí ānjìng, qiānwàn bùyào jīngrǎo dào tāmen.
记得要保持安静,千万不要惊扰到它们。
Remember to stay quiet and don't disturb them.

May 31, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "room" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "room" in Chinese.

May 28, 2024 • 1min
Special: How to say "harbor" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "harbor" in Chinese.


