What Is Chinese Dragon Dance? What is the Meaning? Dragon dances have been indispensable to...
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The Han Dynasty – Longest Imperial Dynasty
The Han Dynasty - Longest Imperial Dynasty The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) was the...
Free and easy audio flashcards for Chinese dictation practice with Anki
A poll I did a few years ago here on Hacking Chinese revealed that listening ability was perceived as the hardest skill when learning Mandarin. That...
Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson
Previewing before Chinese lessons is a simple yet frequently overlooked method to enhance learning. By previewing, you maximise the benefits of...
The Cthulhu bubble and studying Chinese
Image credit: Dominique Signoret What does learning Chinese have in common with the cosmic monster Cthulhu? Quite a lot, actually! In this...
How Practising with a Chinese Teacher Transformed Teenager’s Mandarin Learning
Learning Mandarin is a journey that involves more than just studying vocabulary and grammar. It requires consistent practice and interaction with...
Sharon – Your Personal Trip Advisor
Sharon - Your Personal Trip Advisor Sharon Huang Trip Advisor "Immerse yourself in...
Suzhou-Huangshan Trains
Suzhou-Huangshan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...
6-Day Minority Adventure
6-Day Minority Adventure Discover the Colorful Chinese Minority Culture Urbanization...
How to Plan a Trip to Taiwan
How to Plan a Trip to Taiwan Taiwan is super easy to get to - just 4.5 hours by direct flight...
Biking around Qinghai Lake
Biking around Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake is located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This lake is...
Learn Chinese by playing Mahjong (麻将, májiàng)
Why learn Chinese by playing Mahjong (麻将, májiàng)? Because it’s both fun and effective! One of the most important pieces of advice I give...