Takeaway Chinese

In China, the concept of "天下大同" or "Great Harmony for All Under Heaven" has long been cherished as the ultimate goal for mankind. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use "goal" or "aim" in Chinese.

A： Nǐ jiā wūdǐng zěnme kànqǐlái gēn yǐqián bùyīyàng le? 你家屋顶怎么看起来跟以前不一样了？ Why does your roof look different from before? B： Zuìjìn zhuāng shàng le tàiyángnéng bǎn. 最近装上了太阳能板。 I recently installed solar panels. Néng fādiàn, hái huánbǎo! 能发电，还环保！ They can generate electricity and are environmentally friendly! A： Quèshí, zhèyàng néng gènghǎo de lìyòng kōngjiān, h...

Culture includes various aspects such as language, literature, art, music, festivals, and even etiquette. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use "culture" in Chinese.

Our world today is home to over 8 billion people, and exchanges between different civilizations infuse our world with vitality and paint it in a myriad of colors. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use "communicate/exchange" in Chinese.

A: Míngtiān wǒ jiù yào chūfā qù Sānjiāngyuán guójiā gōngyuán la! 明天我就要出发去三江源国家公园啦！ Tomorrow, I'm setting off for the Three-River-Source National Park! B: Tīngshuō nàlǐ yǒu hěnduō zhēnxī dòngwù. 听说那里有很多珍稀动物。 I heard there are many rare animals there. A: Shìde, jùshuō yǒu hěnduō, qízhōng xuěbào shì wǒ zuì xiǎng jiàn dào de! 是的，据说有很多，其中雪豹是我最想见到的！ Yes,...

Inherit is not just about receiving something from the past, but also about shaping a brighter future. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use this word in Chinese.

Chinese culture has rich traditions that have been cherished for thousands of years. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use the word "tradition" in Chinese.

A: Jīntiān mǎi le rénshēng zhōng dì yī liàng chē, hǎo jīdòng! 今天买了人生中第一辆车，好激动! I bought my first car in my life today; I am so excited! B: Wa, zhēnde jiǎde, shì shénme yàng de chē a? 哇，真的假的，是什么样的车啊？ Wow, really? What kind of car? A: Zuì xīnkuǎn de xīn néngyuán qìchē. 最新款的新能源汽车。 It’s a new energy vehicle of the latest version. Xiànzài de chē yuè lái yuè yǒu s...

There is a saying which goes like this: "Life is the flower for which love is the honey." In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use this word in Chinese.

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "活力"，which refers to the state of being full of life, vigor, and enthusiasm.

A： Wǒmen xiàcì lǚxíng de yùsuàn hǎoxiàng bù tài gòu le! 我们下次旅行的预算好像不太够了！ It looks like we don’t have enough budget for our next trip! B： Jìrán zhèyàng, nà wǒmen jiù lái yīchǎng "qióngyóu" zěnmeyang? 既然这样，那我们就来一场“穷游”怎么样？ In that case, how about going on a budget trip? A： Á? Yǔqí shíkè dānxīn kāizhī, jiàngdī lǚxíng qīdài zhí, wǒ gèng xiǎng qīngsōng yúkuài de lǚyó...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "未来"，which can be can tossed into conversations when you're talking about upcoming events, plans, or expectations.

A： Āi yō, qù Shànghǎi de jīpiào yǐjīng bèi dìng wán le! 哎哟，去上海的机票已经被订完了！ Oh no, flight tickets to Shanghai are already fully booked! Wǒmen de lǚxíng jìhuà yào pàotāng le! 我们的旅行计划要泡汤了！ Now our travel plans are messed up! B： Bié zháojí. 别着急。 Don't worry. Bùrú wǒmen qù yī gè shāowēi xiǎozhòng de chéngshì. 不如我们去一个稍微小众的城市。 How about we go to a slightly m...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "希望"，which represents an optimistic expectation or desire for a better future or a favorable outcome.

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "基础"，which refers to the fundamental or essential elements on which something is built or established.

A： Zhè cì lǚxíng qǐng yī gè dāngdì de dǎoyóu ba. 这次旅行请一个当地的导游吧。 Let’s hire a local tour guide for this trip. B： Zánliǎ de xiǎngfǎ bùmóuérhé. 咱俩的想法不谋而合！ That makes two of us! A： Qǐng dǎoyóu hěn shěngxīn, bùyòng zìjǐ zuò gōnglüè le. 请导游很省心，不用自己做攻略了。 Having a tour guide is so convenient. We don't have to plan everything ourselves. B： Xīwàng dǎoyóu shì gè “e...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "英雄"，which is used to describe someone who demonstrate with their actions that greatness comes out of the ordinary, and every ordinary person can have an extraordinary life and every ordinary job can produce extraordinary achievements.

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn the word "信心"，which is one of the most beautiful things that you can possess.

A： Yī xiǎng dào wǒmen yào qù Hángzhōu le, jiù hǎo kāixīn ya! 一想到我们要去杭州了，就好开心呀！ Just thinking about us going to Hangzhou makes me so happy! B： Wǒ yě shì! Kěxī jiàqī shíjiān yǒudiǎn duǎn. 我也是！可惜假期时间有点短。 Me too! But we only have such a short period of free time. A： Fàngxīn, wǒ yǐjīng zuò hǎo le gāoxiào yòu shěngqián de gōnglüè! 放心，我已经做好了高效又省钱的攻略！ Do...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of widely-used antonyms in Chinese. That is "开放" and "封闭".

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of antonyms that are commonly used to describe the age or condition of various things, such as objects, buildings, clothes, or even ideas. That is "新" and "老".

A： Zài lǚyóu wàngjì dìng jiǔdiàn hǎo guì ā, yīwǎn yào jìn qiānyuán le. 在旅游旺季订酒店好贵啊，一晚要近千元了。 Booking a hotel during the peak tourist season is so expensive. It's nearly a thousand yuan per night. B： Bùrú wǒmen zhù zài xǐyù zhōngxīn ba! 不如我们住在洗浴中心吧！ How about we stay at a bath center? A： Xǐyù zhōngxīn hái néng guòyè? 洗浴中心还能过夜？ Can we actually stay overnigh...

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn one of the most practical pairs of opposites frequently used when discussing quantities in the Chinese language. That is "多" and "少".

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn a pair of antonyms that are used not only to compare the size of objects and places, but also concepts and ideas. That is "大" and "小".

A: Shíxí dì yī tiān gǎnjué zěn me yàng? 实习第一天感觉怎么样？ How do you feel on your first day of internship? B: Hái bù cuò, zhèlǐ gōngzuò jiézòu tǐng kuài de. 还不错，这里工作节奏挺快的。 Not bad. The pace is quite fast here. Wǒ děi jǐnkuài shúxi gōngzuò, tígāo xiàolǜ. 我得尽快熟悉工作，提高效率。 I need to familiarize myself with the job quickly and improve efficiency. A: Bié zháojí, màn màn l...