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Learning to write thousands of Chinese characters is a daunting task, but fortunately, character writing is also one of the most hackable parts of...
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This week’s podcast episode (number 200) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about vocabulary acquisition in Chinese,...
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Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide)
Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide) Beyond Peking duck, Beijing's...
Best Time to Visit Yangshuo: Monthly Weather and Tips
Best Time to Visit Yangshuo: Monthly Weather and Tips Yangshuo is world-famous for its stunning...
The Yellow Mountains
The Yellow Mountains The Yellow Mountains, also called Huangshan (the Scenic Area, not the city...
5 Weirdest and Most Unique Chinese Dishes
5 Weirdest and Most Unique Chinese Dishes Chinese pride themselves on eating a wide range of...
3 Major Pitfalls for Foreigners Learning Chinese
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Best Cities to Learn Chinese in China
Best Cities to Learn Chinese in China Where to Learn Chinese in China? Many foreigners prefer to study Chinese in China as an immersive learning...
China Holidays 2025 – Dates & Guide
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