100 episodes

A weekly Chinese language teaching show which covers the most frequently used Chinese words and expressions, dialogues, language tips, and stories behind the idioms.

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    • 4.8 • 30 Ratings

A weekly Chinese language teaching show which covers the most frequently used Chinese words and expressions, dialogues, language tips, and stories behind the idioms.

    Traditional Chinese painting vs. watercolor painting 中国画vs.水彩画

    Traditional Chinese painting vs. watercolor painting 中国画vs.水彩画

    Chinese art has evolved along its own unique path compared to Western art, yet intriguingly, they do share numerous similarities! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, let's start the discussion by comparing two painting styles: traditional Chinese painting and watercolor painting.

    • 32 min
    Little things in life that make you happy 生活中的“小确幸”

    Little things in life that make you happy 生活中的“小确幸”

    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!

    • 28 min
    Special: How to say "straw" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "straw" in Chinese?

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

    • 1 min
    Special: How to say "furniture" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "furniture" in Chinese?

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

    • 1 min
    Martial arts novel 武侠小说

    Martial arts novel 武侠小说

    A:
    Zěnme hái bù shuìjiào?
    怎么还不睡觉?
    Why are you not sleeping?
    B:
    Wǒ zhèngzài zhuī de wǔxiá xiǎoshuō gēngxīn le, gāngcái zài kàn xiǎoshuō.
    我正在追的武侠小说更新了,刚才在看小说。
    The martial arts novel I'm following just updated. I was reading it just now.
    A:
    Wánjié le ma?
    完结了吗?
    Is the book finished?
    B:
    Hái méi, cái xiě dào yībàn. Dàn shūli miáoxiě de jiānghú fēicháng kù.
    还没,才写到一半。但书里描写的江湖非常酷。
    Not yet, only halfway through. But the depiction of the world in the book is very cool.

    • 29 min
    Special: How to say "broadcast" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "broadcast" in Chinese?

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

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

MoneyJessfro ,

Amazingly enjoyable learning podcast for Mandarin Chinese.

I have been a long time listener of Takeaway Chinese both here and online. Both hosts are very enjoyable to learn Mandarin Chinese from. I would highly recommend this informative and educational podcast for all skill levels of people learning this language.

zhizhumao46 ,

Good content, one major flaw…

This podcast has a lot of potential. There is one huge downside: the American speaker seems to have little or no grasp of the fact that tones actually make a difference in Chinese. His pronunciation of most Chinese words is dictated not by the intrinsic tone of the Chinese word, but by the intonation contour of the English phrase or sentence it’s embedded in. This of course is a common problem for learners of Chinese, but it should not be used as a model for learners of Chinese. It’s very confusing, not to say misleading.

SoaringmileswiththeGiles ,

Learn Chinese in everyday, practical situations

I love starting my day with this podcast. It’s a great way to practice listening to Mandarin and getting familiar with the vocabulary, tones, and idioms in everyday situations. Its something I don’t get enough of in my Chinese studies - it balances the more textbook-style approach to learning Chinese. I end up learning so much about Chinese culture and the context and meaning behind the language. I highly recommend! 谢谢您们!

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