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Takeaway Chinese

Takeaway Chinese

By: China Plus
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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.Copyright @ China Plus
Episodes
  • How to say someone is smart… or silly in Chinese? “聪明”vs“笨”：中文里不止一种说法

    How to say someone is smart… or silly in Chinese? “聪明”vs“笨”：中文里不止一种说法
    May 11 2026
    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?
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    29 mins
  • Special: How to say "save 拯救" in Chinese?

    Special: How to say "save 拯救" in Chinese?
    May 8 2026

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "save" in Chinese.
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    1 min
  • Chasing Perfect… or Choosing Real? | The China Code Ep.3

    Chasing Perfect… or Choosing Real? | The China Code Ep.3
    May 5 2026
    Welcome to The China Code, where every two weeks we break down a trending Chinese internet buzzword. Today's phrase: 活人感 (huó rén gǎn) – the feeling of a living human or the sense of a real person. Have you ever looked at a flawless post – and felt… nothing? 活人感 is the opposite of that feeling. It's the sense that there's a real, living person behind the screen – the kind of raw, unfiltered presence that makes you pause and think: this feels real. In a world of curated content and AI-generated interactions, why does this feeling matter so much – and why are people starting to seek it out? Let's explore what "real" really means – and why it's becoming more valuable than ever. CONTACT THE TEAM We'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions for future buzzwords! Email: crilearnchinese@gmail.com Facebook: @crilearnchinese TikTok: @takeaway.chinese
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    3 mins
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