Episodes

  • Special: How to say "be infused with 融入" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "be infused with 融入" in Chinese?
    Dec 26 2025

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "be infused with" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Special: How to say "honest 诚实" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "honest 诚实" in Chinese?
    Dec 23 2025

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say " honest" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • China's 2025 buzzwords explained 预制菜、具身智能……2025年中文热词都有哪些？

    China's 2025 buzzwords explained 预制菜、具身智能……2025年中文热词都有哪些？
    Dec 22 2025
    Do you agree that the language of young people is a language of its own? Online buzzwords are more than just trends—they capture how a generation thinks, jokes, and reacts to the world. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we dive into the hottest Chinese buzzwords of 2025 and what they reveal about today's society. On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (06:25) From pre-made dishes to even a pre-made life… one word says it all. (10:06) As humanoid robots and service robots become part of everyday life, a new word rises with them.
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    27 mins
  • Special: How to say “craftsman 匠人" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say “craftsman 匠人" in Chinese?
    Dec 19 2025

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "craftsman" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Special: How to say "agriculture 农业" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "agriculture 农业" in Chinese?
    Dec 16 2025

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "agriculture" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Buying second-hand in China 卖闲置、买二手：年轻人的新消费潮流

    Buying second-hand in China 卖闲置、买二手：年轻人的新消费潮流
    Dec 15 2025
    "One man's trash is another man's treasure!" For many young people in China, the second-hand market is now part of everyday life—helping them save money, enjoy "new-to-them" items more often, and even protect the environment. In this episode, join Niuniu and Steve as they explore China's second-hand market and pick up practical Chinese expressions along the way. (04:05) Useful vocabulary for buying and selling second-hand items. (12:02) Selling items in a "blind-box style" on the second-hand market.
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    31 mins
  • Special: How to say "oxygen 氧气" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "oxygen 氧气" in Chinese?
    Dec 12 2025

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "oxygen" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Special: How to say "wisdom 智慧" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "wisdom 智慧" in Chinese?
    Dec 9 2025

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