Takeaway Chinese

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "high-speed rail" in Chinese.

Chinese American couple Grace and Yongjian returned to China to visit Grace's ancestral hometown in Fujian – and the incredible modernization completely surprised her in the best way. That trip inspired them to travel deeper across cities, the countryside, and explore culinary traditions, uncovering hidden gems along the way. They even share a must-visit spot where you can eat dishes from a...

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

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "stage" in Chinese.阶段 jiē duàn

If you had one week to travel anywhere in China, where would you go – and how would you plan it? In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're talking about dream trips, travel styles, and how to plan the perfect getaway – all while learning useful Chinese expressions you can use along the way! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve.(00:40) Useful vocabulary related to traveling.(05:43) A high-intensity,...