Takeaway Chinese

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

In this episode, we discuss expressions related to mountain hiking, Chinese mountain culture, travel highlights of China's majestic mountains, and environmental conservation efforts. Discover how communities are protecting these natural treasures and pioneering sustainable practices to preserve their beauty for future generations.

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

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

What's the weirdest museum you've ever visited? From the mind-bending exhibits of the Museum of Illusions to the emotionally poignant displays at the Museum of Broken Relationships, Takeaway Chinese explores some of the most unique museum experiences from around the globe.

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!

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.

A: Zhōng xī fāng dōu yǒu gōngdiàn jiànzhù, dàn fēnggé zhēnshì chà hěnduō a. 中西方都有宫殿建筑，但风格真是差很多啊。 There are palaces both in China and in the West. But their styles are so distinctly different. B: Quèshí. Xiàng Zhōngguó de Zǐjìnchéng, bùjú duìchèn, qìshì huīhóng; 确实。像中国的紫禁城，布局对称，气势恢宏； Absolutely. Take the Forbidden City in China as an example. It is symmetrical in layout and grand in scale. Fǎguó de Fáněrsài gōng zé jīnbì huīhuáng, ràngrén gǎndào zūnguì shēhuá. 法国的凡尔赛宫则金碧辉煌，让人感到尊贵奢华。 And the Palace of Versailles in France is magnificent and glittering, exuding an air of luxury and opulence. A: Méicuò, suīrán tāmen fēnggé jiǒngyì, dàn dōu zhǎnxiàn le gèzì wénhuà de dútè mèilì. 没错，虽然它们风格迥异，但都展现了各自文化的独特魅力。 That’s right. Even though they are so different, they each have a unique charm that reflects their own culture. B: Dōu zhídé wǒmen xīnshǎng hé yánjiū! 都值得我们欣赏和研究！ Both deserve our admiration and are worth studying!

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

A: Wǒ juéde guóhuà hé shuǐcǎi huà kànqǐlái yǒudiǎnr xiàng. 我觉得国画和水彩画看起来有点儿像。 I feel that traditional Chinese paintings and watercolor paintings look somewhat alike. B: Shì yǒuxiē xiāngsì, tāmen dōu xūyào yòng shuǐ lái tiáohé yánliào. 是有些相似，它们都需要用水来调和颜料。 They do share some similarities. Both require the use of water to mix pigments. Dàn yě yǒu bùtóng zhī chù! 但也有不同之处！ But there are also differences! A: Shì a. Guóhuà zhùzhòng yìjìng, shuǐcǎi huà gèng kànzhòng sècǎi hé guāngyǐng de biànhuà. 是啊。国画注重意境，水彩画更看重色彩和光影的变化。 I can tell. Traditional Chinese paintings emphasize the artistic feel, while watercolor paintings focus more on the colors and the variations of light and shadow. B: Bùguò, huà hǎo tāmen dōu xūyào shēnhòu de gōngdǐ! 不过，画好它们都需要深厚的功底！ However, mastering either of them requires a tremendous amount of practice!

A: Nǐ jīntiān kànqǐlái hěn gāoxìng a! 你今天看起来很高兴啊！ You seem very happy today! B: Duì! Wǒ shàngzhōu zài lùbiān jiǎn le yīgēn shùzhī, jīntiān zǎoshang jūrán kāihuā le! 对！我上周在路边捡了一根树枝，今天早上居然开花了！ Yes! I picked up a branch on the roadside last week, and it bloomed this morning! A: Guàibude nǐ xīnqíng zhème hǎo. 怪不得你心情这么好。 No wonder you’re in such a good mood. B: Shì a. Wǒ běnlái zhǐshì xiǎng nálái dāng zhuāngshì, méixiǎngdào jìngrán hái huì kāihuā! 是啊。我本来只是想拿来当装饰，没想到竟然还会开花！ Yeah. I only intended to use it as decoration, but I didn't expect it to flower!

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