Episodes

  • Special: How to say "greasy 油腻" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "greasy 油腻" in Chinese?
    Feb 3 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "greasy" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Mandarin helps unlock conversations, friendships, and opportunity 英国校长谈中文学习

    Mandarin helps unlock conversations, friendships, and opportunity 英国校长谈中文学习
    Feb 2 2026
    On "Takeaway Chinese," Dr. Chris Evans, headmaster of Reading School in the UK, explains why UK students are embracing Mandarin—and how it unlocks conversations, friendships, and future opportunities. Tune in for more insights. (06:22) How does Dr. Chris Evans see learning Chinese? (10:16) How are students in the UK learning Chinese?
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    28 mins
  • Special: How to say "river basin 流域" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "river basin 流域" in Chinese?
    Jan 30 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "river basin" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Special: How to say "production 产量" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "production 产量" in Chinese?
    Jan 27 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "production" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Listener special: Our Chinese learning journeys & China stories 听众特辑：外国人眼里的中国

    Listener special: Our Chinese learning journeys & China stories 听众特辑：外国人眼里的中国
    Jan 26 2026
    What does China look like through the eyes of foreign friends? What fun stories do they have with their Chinese friends? Find out in this listener special of "Takeaway Chinese." On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve. (01:22) The Chinese word that puzzled foreign learners the most at the start. (12:57) Stories with Chinese friends.
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    25 mins
  • Special: How to say "keep fresh 保鲜" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "keep fresh 保鲜" in Chinese?
    Jan 23 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "keep fresh" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Special: How to say "crowdfunding 众筹" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "crowdfunding 众筹" in Chinese?
    Jan 20 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "crowdfunding" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • From the first word, to real life in China 我们的中文故事

    From the first word, to real life in China 我们的中文故事
    Jan 19 2026
    Over the past few weeks, we asked you all kinds of questions about China and Chinese learning — and now it's time to hear your stories! Tune in to our brand-new episode as Niuniu and Steve dive into your thoughts and experiences. (05:32) Why did you start learning Chinese? (26:38) What was the very first Chinese word you learned?
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    33 mins