Takeaway Chinese

From the principles of harmony and filial piety shaping Chinese family dynamics to the manifestations of notions of liberty and equality within French familial structures, Takeaway Chinese is delving deep into the diverse tapestry of family values that weaves through cultures worldwide. Listen now! A: Fàng shǔjià le, nǐ zhǔnbèi huíguó ma? 放暑假了，你准备回国吗？ Are you going back to your home country for the summer vacation? B: Shì a, wǒ xiǎng huíqù kànkan wǒde jiārén. Nǐ ne? 是啊，我想回去看看我的家人。你呢？ Yes, I want to go back to see my family. How about you? A: Wǒ yě zhǔnbèi huí lǎojiā péipei yéye nǎinai. 我也准备回老家陪陪爷爷奶奶。 I'm also planning to go back to my hometown to spend some time with my grandparents. B: Wǒ céngjīng yǐwéi zánmen de jiātíng guānniàn hěn bù yīyàng, xiànzài kànlái, yě chàbuduō ma. 我曾经以为咱们的家庭观念很不一样，现在看来，也差不多嘛。 I used to think that our family values were very different, but now it seems that they're quite similar.

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

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

A: Zhè bù guānyú xīngjì lǚxíng de diànyǐng, wǒ kànle wǔbiàn! Tuījiàn gěi nǐ. 这部关于星际旅行的电影，我看了五遍！推荐给你。 I've watched this movie about interstellar travel five times already! I highly recommend it. B: Xīngjì lǚxíng? Tīngqǐlái hěn yáoyuǎn a. 星际旅行？听起来很遥远啊。 Interstellar travel? That sounds like something from the distant future. A: Wǒ yě juéde xiànzài de kējì hái bùgòu chéngshú. 我也觉得现在的科技还不够成熟。 I don't think our current technology is mature enough, either. B: Dàn wǒ xiāngxìn yīzhí tànsuǒ xiàqù, rénlèi zǒng yǒu yītiān néng shíxiàn zhège mèngxiǎng. 但我相信一直探索下去，人类总有一天能实现这个梦想。 But I'm convinced that as long as we continue our exploration, this dream will come true one day. A: Shì a! 是啊！ Absolutely!

A: Nǐ zěnme chūmén dōu bùdài qiánbāo le? 你怎么出门都不带钱包了？ Are you going out without bringing your wallet? B: Dàizhe shǒujī jiù xíng. 带着手机就行。 I'm taking my phone. Xiànzài dàochù dōu néng yòng shǒujī zhīfù, ānquán yòu biànjié. 现在到处都能用手机支付，安全又便捷。 Nowadays, you can use mobile payment everywhere. It's safe and convenient. A: Yídòng zhīfù de fāzhǎn jiǎnzhí tài kuài le! 移动支付的发展简直太快了！ The development of mobile payment is truly fast! B: Shì a, bùguò huà shuō huí lái, wǒ fāxiàn zìjǐ zài wúxíng zhīzhōng hǎoxiàng yě zēngjiā le bùshǎo zhīchū. 是啊，不过话说回来，我发现自己在无形之中好像也增加了不少支出。 Yeah, but on the flip side, I've noticed that I seem to be spending more without even realizing it.

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

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

A: Zhèchǎng yīnyuè huì zhēnshì zhènhàn jíle! 这场音乐会真是震撼极了！ This concert is truly breathtaking! B: Wǒ cónglái méi xiǎngguò Zhōngguó de yuèqì hé xīyáng yuèqì zhème "dā"! 我从来没想过中国的乐器和西洋乐器这么“搭”！ I never imagined that Chinese instruments and Western instruments could blend so well! A: Duì a, xiǎotíqín wǎnzhuǎn dòngtīng, èrhú hé pípa zé yǒu yīzhǒng dútè de dōngfāng yùnwèi. 对啊，小提琴婉转动听，二胡和琵琶则有一种独特的东方韵味。 Yes, the violin is so melodious, while the erhu and pipa have a unique Eastern charm. B: Xiàcì yǎnchū wǒ hái xiǎng zàilái! 下次演出我还想再来！ I want to come again for the next performance!

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

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