100 episodes
Takeaway Chinese China Plus
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4.8 • 30 Ratings
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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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Interstellar travel 星际旅行
A:
Zhè bù guānyú xīngjì lǚxíng de diànyǐng, wǒ kànle wǔbiàn! Tuījiàn gěi nǐ.
这部关于星际旅行的电影，我看了五遍！推荐给你。
I've watched this movie about interstellar travel five times already! I highly recommend it.
B:
Xīngjì lǚxíng? Tīngqǐlái hěn yáoyuǎn a.
星际旅行？听起来很遥远啊。
Interstellar travel? That sounds like something from the distant future.
A:
Wǒ yě juéde xiànzài de kējì hái bùgòu chéngshú.
我也觉得现在的科技还不够成熟。
I don't think our current technology is mature enough, either.
B:
Dàn wǒ xiāngxìn yīzhí tànsuǒ xiàqù, rénlèi zǒng yǒu yītiān néng shíxiàn zhège mèngxiǎng.
但我相信一直探索下去，人类总有一天能实现这个梦想。
But I'm convinced that as long as we continue our exploration, this dream will come true one day.
A:
Shì a!
是啊！
Absolutely! -
Mobile payment 移动支付
A:
Nǐ zěnme chūmén dōu bùdài qiánbāo le?
你怎么出门都不带钱包了？
Are you going out without bringing your wallet?
B:
Dàizhe shǒujī jiù xíng.
带着手机就行。
I'm taking my phone.
Xiànzài dàochù dōu néng yòng shǒujī zhīfù, ānquán yòu biànjié.
现在到处都能用手机支付，安全又便捷。
Nowadays, you can use mobile payment everywhere. It's safe and convenient.
A:
Yídòng zhīfù de fāzhǎn jiǎnzhí tài kuài le!
移动支付的发展简直太快了！
The development of mobile payment is truly fast!
B:
Shì a, bùguò huà shuō huí lái, wǒ fāxiàn zìjǐ zài wúxíng zhīzhōng hǎoxiàng yě zēngjiā le bùshǎo zhīchū.
是啊，不过话说回来，我发现自己在无形之中好像也增加了不少支出。
Yeah, but on the flip side, I've noticed that I seem to be spending more without even realizing it. -
Special: How to say "towel" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "towel" in Chinese.
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Special: How to say "haircut" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "haircut" in Chinese.
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Chinese traditional music vs. Western classical music 中国民乐vs.西洋乐
A:
Zhèchǎng yīnyuè huì zhēnshì zhènhàn jíle!
这场音乐会真是震撼极了！
This concert is truly breathtaking!
B:
Wǒ cónglái méi xiǎngguò Zhōngguó de yuèqì hé xīyáng yuèqì zhème "dā"!
我从来没想过中国的乐器和西洋乐器这么“搭”！
I never imagined that Chinese instruments and Western instruments could blend so well!
A:
Duì a, xiǎotíqín wǎnzhuǎn dòngtīng, èrhú hé pípa zé yǒu yīzhǒng dútè de dōngfāng yùnwèi.
对啊，小提琴婉转动听，二胡和琵琶则有一种独特的东方韵味。
Yes, the violin is so melodious, while the erhu and pipa have a unique Eastern charm.
B:
Xiàcì yǎnchū wǒ hái xiǎng zàilái!
下次演出我还想再来！
I want to come again for the next performance! -
Special: How to say "suburbs" in Chinese?
In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "suburbs" in Chinese.
Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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！