2021 was overall a good year here on Hacking Chinese. I was able to write one article and publish one podcast episode every single week, without...
Category: Chinese
Using Audacity to learn Chinese (speaking and listening)
I have briefly mentioned that I use Audacity quite a lot (Recording yourself to improve speaking ability), but the more I use the software, the more...
Wuxia, a key to Chinese language and culture
This article about wuxia is written by Sara K.. After reading this article, I wanted to read more wuxia, and I hope that you will too! Of course,...
How to Talk About New Year’s Day in Mandarin the Right Way
If you‘ve ever spent New Year‘s Day in a Chinese-speaking environment, you might have noticed something surprising. People don’t immediately say...
Why More Non-Chinese Families Are Choosing Mandarin for Their Kids in 2025
As a Mandarin teacher working with children aged 3 to 17, I’ve witnessed more non-Chinese families enrolling their kids in Chinese language...
Xi’an-Xining Trains
Xi'an-Xining Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...
Towards a more sensible way of learning to write Chinese
Learning to write thousands of Chinese characters is a daunting task, but fortunately, character writing is also one of the most hackable parts of...
Harbin-Jinan Trains
Harbin-Jinan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...
What Was Traded on the Silk Road and Why (10 Items)
What Was Traded on the Silk Road and Why (10 Items) As the name implies, silk was the most...
The Overhanging Great Wall
The Overhanging Great Wall The Overhanging Great Wall, was built on a steeply sloping...
10 Interesting Yunnan Facts for Travelers
10 Interesting Yunnan Facts for Travelers Yunnan is an incredible area and fabulous for...
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: How to Visit & Tips
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: How to Visit & Tips The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, officially known as...