Takeaway Chinese

What's your ideal road trip? Mountains? Beaches? Small towns? Or just driving until you find something interesting? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're hitting the road and learning some useful Chinese along the way! Learn how to talk about road trips, driving, and cars in Chinese. Take a listen! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve.(05:50) What is China's "golden outer ring"? (07:44) Useful...

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're talking about some of the most important traditions of this beloved Chinese festival – from enjoying the full moon to sharing delicious mooncakes. Learn some useful Chinese along the way and celebrate with us! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve.(01:23) The full moon, family reunion & mooncakes(05:36)...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "difficult situation" in Chinese.困境 kùn jìng

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "stage" in Chinese.阶段 jiē duàn

If you had one week to travel anywhere in China, where would you go – and how would you plan it? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're talking about dream trips, travel styles, and how to plan the perfect getaway – all while learning useful Chinese expressions you can use along the way! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve.(00:40) Useful vocabulary related to traveling.(05:43) A high-intensity,...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "satisfy" in Chinese.满足 mǎn zú

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "polish" in Chinese.润色 rùn sè

September 10 marks Teachers' Day in China. In this episode, we take a closer look at the traditional role of teachers in Chinese history, explore how the word "师父 (shī fu, master)" reflects the traditional idea of a teacher as a father figure, and look at how family terms are still commonly used to address people outside the family in Chinese society today. On the show: Fei Fei &...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "patience" in Chinese.patience 耐心 nài xīn

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