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4 DAYS AGO

Exploring Chinese words for room and space 室、厅、间、房、屋——中文里的“房间”到底有多少种说法？

Ever wondered how many ways Chinese has to say "room"? From 室, 厅, 间, 房, 屋… each word opens a different door into how space is understood in Chinese. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve discuss these subtle differences. Tune in and pick up some handy expressions! (01:10) There're so many words in Chinese that can describe a room: 室, 厅, 间, 房, 屋… (08:55) In traditional Chinese society (especially in ancient times), the term for the legal wife (distinguished from concubines) was linked to the house: 正室

4 days ago

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28 min
07/12/2025

美文阅读 | 松梢 Pine Tree Tops (加里·斯奈德)

Daily Quote 三十年前的月亮早已沉了下去，三十年前的人也死了，然而三十年前的故事还没完——完不了。（张爱玲） Poem of the Day Pine Tree Tops Gary Snyder Beauty of Words Of Human Bondage W.S. Maugham

07/12/2025

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28 min
27 MAR

China's industrial profits surge 15.2% in first two months

--Boao Forum brings stability to a turbulent world, global voices say --China and U.S. trade officials meet at WTO ministerial meeting --WEC calls for cooperation to boost global energy resilience

27 Mar

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26 min
3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

Special: How to say "sudden death 猝死" in Chinese?

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

3 days ago · Bonus

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1 min
27 MAR

Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning

Despite global headwinds, Asia's economy remains resilient and forward-looking. According to the Boao Forum for Asia, the region is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, accounting for nearly half of global GDP on a PPP basis. How has Asia become the world's primary growth engine? What new forces are shaping its future? And how will it navigate rising global uncertainty?

27 Mar

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26 min
23 MAR

Blossoms in the air: Learn Chinese through flower appreciation 与花相约，赴一场春天的约会

Spring is in the air, and so are the blossoms! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we invite you to slow down and step into the timeless tradition of flower appreciation. Admiring flowers isn't just about beauty; it's a way of feeling the season and connecting with nature! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (05:21) Learn useful Chinese expressions about flowers. (15:06) Flowers are made into delicious food too!

23 Mar

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27 min
5 FEB

Galloping strings--The spirit within the bow

In this episode, the hooves are replaced by horse-hair: the Morin Khuur speaks, sighs and gallops in the hands of the soloist Morin Khuur performer Chaoke Jiletu. You’ll feel 180 nylon filaments tremble like prairie grass, and learn why the bow is called the instrument’s “two legs.” Just let the steppe gallop straight into your headphones.

5 Feb

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26 min
14/11/2025

China, Thailand pledge to align development plans as ties enter another 50 years

The heads of state from China and Thailand have expressed readiness to lead relations into a new era, as President Xi Jinping welcomed Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on his first state visit to China (01:16). The Shenzhou-20 astronauts have safely arrived home aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft following a delay caused by a cracked spacecraft window (11:51). And China has slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about the Taiwan region, warning Tokyo of heavy prices for any intervention (13:18).

14/11/2025

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1 hr
05/11/2020

Chinese jazz mingles (Jasmine) with the outside world (part 1)

Jasmine Chen is a jazz singer and songwriter based in Shanghai. Listening to her songs, it's hard not to be impressed by her sultry and soulful voice. "That’s Shanghai" magazine once described her performances as "presenting the audience with a classical and exquisite beauty". (*music courtesy of Jasmine Chen)

05/11/2020

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35 min
11/08/2023

EP 54: Dunhuang is where my heart belongs

The art treasures of Dunhuang have captivated generations of people. Among them is the “daughter of Dunhuang”, who has spent more than half a century researching and preserving the caves at the heart of the ancient Silk Road. Who is she? What’s her indissoluble bond with Dunhuang?

11/08/2023

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23 min

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