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  • Horse-related expressions you should know! 马年说马

    Horse-related expressions you should know! 马年说马
    Feb 9 2026
    The Year of the Horse is almost here! In this episode, we provide you with useful horse-related cultural insights and expressions in Chinese. Tune in now and learn how "horse" can symbolize talent, success, and achievement. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (08:51) How can "horse" be used metaphorically to describe someone with great talent? (11:45) 汗马功劳: Great contributions and hard-earned achievements.
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    27 m
  • Special: How to say "good review 好评" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "good review 好评" in Chinese?
    Feb 6 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "good review" in Chinese.
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    1 m
  • Special: How to say "greasy 油腻" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "greasy 油腻" in Chinese?
    Feb 3 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "greasy" in Chinese.
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    1 m
  • Mandarin helps unlock conversations, friendships, and opportunity 英国校长谈中文学习

    Mandarin helps unlock conversations, friendships, and opportunity 英国校长谈中文学习
    Feb 2 2026
    On "Takeaway Chinese," Dr. Chris Evans, headmaster of Reading School in the UK, explains why UK students are embracing Mandarin—and how it unlocks conversations, friendships, and future opportunities. Tune in for more insights. (06:22) How does Dr. Chris Evans see learning Chinese? (10:16) How are students in the UK learning Chinese?
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    28 m
  • Special: How to say "river basin 流域" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "river basin 流域" in Chinese?
    Jan 30 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "river basin" in Chinese.
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    1 m
  • Special: How to say "production 产量" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "production 产量" in Chinese?
    Jan 27 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "production" in Chinese.
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    1 m
  • Listener special: Our Chinese learning journeys & China stories 听众特辑：外国人眼里的中国

    Listener special: Our Chinese learning journeys & China stories 听众特辑：外国人眼里的中国
    Jan 26 2026
    What does China look like through the eyes of foreign friends? What fun stories do they have with their Chinese friends? Find out in this listener special of "Takeaway Chinese." On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (01:22) The Chinese word that puzzled foreign learners the most at the start. (12:57) Stories with Chinese friends.
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    25 m
  • Special: How to say "keep fresh 保鲜" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "keep fresh 保鲜" in Chinese?
    Jan 23 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "keep fresh" in Chinese.
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    1 m