Takeaway Chinese

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

China Plus hosts Takeaway Chinese, an education show with 500 episodes published.

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  My China Story | "We had four meals a day in Guangzhou!"

  Oct 4, 202627 min

  When Marina Manuel from Mozambique arrived in China, her daily schedule came with a welcome surprise: four proper meals a day, capped off with midnight "yexiao" (late-night meal). Years later, her journey has taken her from Guangzhou's bustling food scene to Beijing's historic alleyways, mastering everything from delivery apps to local street slang – and she isn't leaving anytime soon as she heads straight into her master's degree.
 In this My China Story special, Marina opens up about the real, day-to-day rhythm of being an international student in China.
 (00:54) What is "yexiao" in China?
 (08:30) Listen to our conversation with Marina!

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  Trailer| Introducing My China Story: real lives beyond the headlines

  Oct 2, 20262 min

  If you packed your bags and moved across the world today, what kind of life would you want to build?
 Forget what you read in the headlines. In My China Story, a special new interview series from the Takeaway Chinese podcast, we sit down with vloggers, founders, artists, and explorers who made the leap to build their lives and careers in China.
 From navigating midnight yexiao runs to breaking into high-tech innovation, creative arts, and unexpected professions — these are the candid, personal journeys behind the language.
 Whether you are honing your Mandarin skills, gearing up to study abroad, launching a cross-border business, or planning your next adventure off the beaten path, you’ll find practical, first-hand insights you won't get from any textbook.

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  Road trip in China: Useful Chinese on the go 自驾游：旅途中的实用中文

  Sep 27, 202627 min

  What's your ideal road trip? Mountains? Beaches? Small towns? Or just driving until you find something interesting? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're hitting the road and learning some useful Chinese along the way! Learn how to talk about road trips, driving, and cars in Chinese. Take a listen! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve.
 (05:50) What is China's "golden outer ring"? 
 (07:44) Useful vocabulary for road trips.

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  Mid-Autumn Festival: Learn Chinese with Mooncakes 中秋节：一起吃月饼，学中文！

  Sep 19, 202627 min

  The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're talking about some of the most important traditions of this beloved Chinese festival – from enjoying the full moon to sharing delicious mooncakes. Learn some useful Chinese along the way and celebrate with us! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve.
 (01:23) The full moon, family reunion & mooncakes
 (05:36) How mooncakes are made: classic fillings & new flavors
 (13:39) Traditional or modern? The great mooncake debate: sweet vs. savory, the most controversial filling, regional eating habits, and reinventing traditional foods.

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  Special: How to say "difficult situation 困境" in Chinese?

  Sep 18, 20261 min

  In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "difficult situation" in Chinese. 困境 kùn jìng

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