Takeaway Chinese

What's your favorite hobby – music, travel, or something else? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, you'll discover some of the trendiest hobbies among young people in China right now! Join us to learn useful expressions, fun cultural insights, and everyday vocabulary! On the show: Niu Honglin & Steve.
(02:22) Describe your hobbies in Chinese.
(12:36) What are some trending hobbies in China?

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

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

In Chinese, intelligence isn't just about IQ. Someone can be 聪明 (smart), 机灵 (clever), 精明 (shrewd), or even 大智若愚 (great wisdom under the guise of folly) — and each word reveals a different way Chinese speakers think about wisdom, personality, and social behavior. In our new episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're exploring how Chinese speakers describe smart, clever, silly, goofy, and everything in between.
(02:08) Different ways to say "smart" in Chinese
(11:24) Calling your partner "dumb" in Chinese can actually sound romantic?

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