Month: March 2026

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960) The Five Dynasties and Ten...

Vocabulary acquisition is both one of the most important and interesting areas of language learning. In order to understand spoken and written...

Learning words is important. It could even be argued that it’s more important than anything else when learning a foreign language. Without words,...

Tianjin Nightlife Tianjin, a city quite near Beijing, the capital of China, features a city...

Manfeilong Pagoda, Xishuangbanna Manfeilong White Pagoda is a cluster of towering stupas...

Air China Airline Air China is the most profitable airline in the world and was rated by...

Xi’an-Jinan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Harbin Ice Festival 2026-2027: Opening Dates & How to Visit The Harbin Ice and Snow...

How to Pay in China: Mobile Payment, Cards, Cash Mobile payment is the most common payment...

4-Day Lhasa Highlights Private Tour Capture the Spirit of Lhasa For many travelers, a Tibet...

Guilin Travel Reviews Explore the solid proof of our top-rated service. Here, you'll find...

Visiting Huaqing Palace: Suggestions from a Local Guide As a local tour guide who has been to...

Xiamen Travel Guide Xiamen is on the southeast coast of China, with beautiful beach and island...

Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival Known as the "Little Three Gorges of the Yangtze River" or...

2-day Hong Kong & Macau Highlights by Turbojet Highlights Itinerary Price...

How Chinese People Actually Say "No" <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Hong Kong Summer Shopping Season 2026 Celebrated: July Location: Hong Kong ...

In the IB Chinese B exam, the writing section includes the analysis of editorials. Editorials are a vital form of commentary that represent a...

能躺就躺 (Néng tǎng jiù tǎng) – lie down whenever possible 懒到极致 (Lǎn dào jí zhì) – peak laziness 不想动 (Bù xiǎng dòng) – zero motivation 明天再说 (Míng...

One of the most confusing moments for Mandarin learners often happens at the very end of a conversation. You finish talking. There is no “bye.“...

The humble flashcard: A key component in a successful strategy, or a distraction from what truly matters? Few things have sparked as much debate as...

When I tell people that I study Chinese, the reactions usually involve equal amounts of awe and curiosity. “I’ve heard Chinese is the hardest...

Yuan Shikai Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) was an important politician and militarist in China's...

Changsha Transportation Changsha had convenient transportation even in ancient times,...

Top Beijing Tours 2026: Discover Old and New Beijing As you may know, Beijing is rich in...

5 Things You Need to Know When Working in China What You Need to Know When Working in ChinaMany people consider China a fascinating destination for...

Chinese Dialects: Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Putonghua <!-- Pinyin chart ...

On Hacking Chinese, I mostly write about how to learn. This is not only because I think that’s where my strength and interest lie, but also because...

Spoken Mandarin can feel like an onslaught of similar sounds, half-recognised tones and unknown words. To add insult to injury, it’s often too fast!...

China Food Tours by High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Houhai - a Nice Place for Relaxation Houhai is one of the most vibrant areas in Beijing,...

In the face of increasing globalization, Chinese, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is attracting people from all over the world to learn...

In the IB Chinese B exam, one of the key writing tasks is composing a speech. This can be a challenging but rewarding exercise for students aiming...

For most people, Wikipedia is just an encyclopedia similar to other encyclopedias except that it covers more content and is perceived as less...

“My mission from advanced Chinese learner to professional interpreter” Who wouldn’t be interested in someone who writes under a tagline like that?...

Chineses Five Elements Philosophy and Culture Five Elements Theory is a Chinese philosophy used...

Prehistoric Times of China According to the chronological order, the prehistoric times of China...

3-Day Lugu Lake Tour The Legend of a Lake and People On the border between Yunnan Province...

Kě ài 可爱 Cute Zhè ge hěn kě ài. 这个很可爱。 This is cute. Xiǎo gǒu hěn kě ài. 小狗很可爱。 The puppy is cute. Nǐ hǎo kě ài! 你好可爱！...

Mimicking native speakers is the single most powerful way of improving your pronunciation in Mandarin and other languages. By listening attentively...

Unlock social interactions and cultural understanding, connect with people and accelerate your learning with my new course, The Fluent Listener:...

Kunming Weather in December Weather: December is the driest month. It is dry and very cool. It...

How to Plan a Trip to China and Laos 2026 When arranging a trip to China and Laos, careful...

Skiing in Beijing: The 3 Best Resorts for Beginners The Beijing area boasts many high-quality...

Guilin Weather in August: Perfect for Water Activities and Fruit Season What's the weather like...

14-Day China Natural Wonders Family Tour Family Fun with China Natural Wonders This...

Bù kě néng. 不可能。 No way. / Impossible. Yǒu kě néng. 有可能。 Maybe./ Possible. Kěn dìng de. 肯定的。 For sure. Nǐ xiǎng de měi....

Learning Chinese by enrolling in a course and using a textbook is a great way to provide structure to your learning. Sure, it’s possible recreate...

10 Most Beautiful Deserts in China (Travel Tips in 2026) China is huge, with all kinds of...

Qingming Festival 2026: Auspicious Time for China's Tomb Sweeping Unlike many other Chinese...

The Chinese Meaning of YYDS The Chinese Meaning of YYDSWe will take a look at the Chinese meaning of “YYDS” in this article.“YYDS” an abbreviation...

Chinese National Holidays in 2024 Here comes a comprehensive list of Chinese National Holidays for 2024, including dates, duration, and...

Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 1): Dog and Sheep Cupcakes <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Review: Mandarin Companion: Easy to read novels in Chinese | Hacking Chinese

14 Chinese New Year Flowers/Fruits to Bring You Luck in 2026 Apart from lucky dishes, fruits...

Hangzhou Travel Tips Useful Places Information Bank of China Zhejiang Branch:...

The Ningxia Guyuan Great Wall Section of the Qin Dynasty In remote north China, Ningxia (like...

Chengdu vs Chongqing – Which City Should I Visit? Chengdu and Chongqing are often mentioned...

The Seas of Cloud of the Yellow Mountains Since early times, Huangshan, or the Yellow...

DIY Traditional Chinese Handiworks during Hutong Taking a rickshaw ride through Beijing's...

Top 10 Most Common Chinese mistakes made by English Speakers: #8 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Shanghai Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Heidi - Your Personal Trip Advisor Heidi Li Trip Advisor "Hi, I'm Heidi Li, your...

Shanghai Old Street Shanghai Old Street, or more officially Fangbin Road, is an ideal place...

Most Popular Restaurants in Shanghai Expats Love to Eat For expats living in Shanghai, the...

Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin: How to Visit Elephant Trunk Hill is located in downtown Guilin....

Learning about Chinese grammar in Chinese in grad school. In spite of the messy whiteboard, this course was actually very interesting. Learning...

Chinese Tofu Dishes Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food of Chinese origin. It is made from...

Xi'an-Kunming Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

6-Day Chengdu Educational Tour Explore the Secrets of Shu Culture Chengdu is a city with a...

Top Five Free Things to Do in Shanghai Shanghai is increasingly becoming an expensive city....

The Top 7 Popular Foods in Shenzhen You Should Try Shenzhen cuisine is based on refreshing...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the cultural topics you need to know for the IB Chinese B exam? Whether it’s festivals, traditions, or family values, it...

Dates You Should Avoid When Planning a China Tour If you are planning a trip to China you...

Turpan Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Turpan Jiaohe Ruins Xinjiang Travel...

Ruins of St. Paul The Ruins of St. Paul is the site of St. Paul Church. Construction of the...

7-Day Xinjiang Highlights Tour Xinjiang's Best for First-Timers As China's largest province...

"Be Water, My Friend" - Even When Learning Chinese! <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

How to Express Articles of Clothing in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Liu Bang (256–195 BC) - Founder and Emperor of the Han Dynasty Liu Bang (256–195 BC),...

Mount Yuelu This is the most popular park in Changsha. It is quite big and is the site of an...

Haikou - Sanya Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The 24 Solar Terms The 24 solar terms, based on the sun's position in the zodiac, were created...

Sera Monastery - See Monks Debating Sera Monastery is one of the big monasteries in Lhasa, and...

The Chinese Office: What You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Even though the site is available from now on, there are a few things I want to accomplish before launching the site officially. If you feel...

What It Costs to Eat and Drink in China - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Drinks ...

The Jin Dynasty The Sima clan became the dynastic rulers of the Jin Empire (265–420)....

China's New Year Customs Over 50 Years - Ration Coupons to App Money Chinese New Year...

How to Buy Train Tickets at www.12306.cn China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

Half-Day Beijing Walking Tour in a Neighborhood Beijing-Life Discovery Walk What is it like...

Chinese grammar can seem daunting for beginners, especially for those who are more familiar with the grammatical structures of Indo-European...

8-Day 'Meet Yourself' Yunnan Tour Bring the Drama to Life Yunnan, with its diverse cultures,...

3-Day Giant Panda and Giant Buddha Tour Decode the Legends of the Largest Sitting Buddha ...

Shenzhen Nightlife Nightlife Activities In this prosperous and dynamic city, there are...

5 Fun & Common Ways to Say Goodbye in Chinese 5 Fun & Common Ways to Say Goodbye in ChineseMar 15, 2025How to Say Goodbye in Chinese? 5...

Finding a good Mandarin teacher can be tough, especially for families who don’t speak Chinese. The language barrier, cultural differences, and not...

The 3rd Tone: How to Pronounce It Like a Chinese Native <!-- Pinyin chart ...

1-Day Shanghai to Suzhou Round-Trip Tour Immerse in Suzhou Classical Gardens Make the most...

Guilin - Nanning Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Hong Kong-Chaozhou High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

China Unique Activities Hi, travelers! We're offering some great activities in many hot cities...

Cost of Living in Hangzhou Cost of Living in HangzhouMay 19, 2025Cost of Living in HangzhouPlanning to move to or live in Hangzhou? This scenic...

Tone Change Rules for the Chinese Word 一 (yī) <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

How to answer 5 tricky questions you’ll be asked in China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

How to Plan a Trip to China and Nepal 2026 For exploring ancient civilizations and breathtaking...

What Restaurants Are Like in China A pleasant meal can make a trip better. If you haven't...

Snowy Mooncake Making Workshop Recap (Sep 22) On September 22, That’s Mandarin hosted a one more cultural event — 冰皮月饼 Bīngpí Yuèbǐng, (Snowy...

5days a week4classes per day4-6students per group4weeks to complete 1 levelChinese Visa ProgramProgram descriptionChinese Visa Program is designed...

For non-Chinese children living in Hong Kong, learning Mandarin is not only about acquiring language skills, but it’s also crucial for integrating...

As you might have noticed, Hacking Chinese has been down for a few days earlier this week, and even if it’s up and running now, it doesn’t look the...

Jiankou Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Beijing is home to many sections of the...

Chongqing Weather in October, Chongqing Temperature in October Weather: The weather in...

Harbin Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

China Train App China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

  Tài xìng yùn le! 太幸运了！ So lucky!   Zhēn xìng yùn! 真幸运！ Such good luck!   Yùn qì bào péng! 运气爆棚！ Luck explosion!   Tiān xuǎn zhī...

Peter Hessler, a well-known American journalist and author, joined The New Yorker as a staff writer in 2000 and served as a foreign correspondent...

Ever wanted to sound more like a native speaker, but don’t have ten thousand hours to spend? In this guest article, David Moser shows how to...

The Great Wall at Yulin The Great Wall at Yulin in China's Shaanxi Province was built between...

Top 7 Places to Visit Near Chengdu My name is Molly, and I'm a tour guide based in Chengdu. I...

The Warring States Period Map The Warring States Period Map shows the land divisions by many...

Shangri-La Food and Restaurants When talking about Shangri-La in Yunnan, we always talk about...

Xining Weather - Best Time to Visit Xining situates at the northwest of China, with an average...

Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways. If you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not...

The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, also known as Brahmaputra...

One Day Glass Bridge & Baofeng Lake Tour Marvel at the Incredible Glass Bridge The...

Hangzhou-Shenzhen Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The Shanghai Marriage Market– An engrossing experience! Walk into the famous People's Park in...

How to Express Time and Duration in Chinese How to Express Time and Duration in ChineseMay 20, 2025How to Express Time and Duration in Chinese with...

In this article, I will continue the story of how I learnt Chinese. In previous parts, I have already talked about why I started learning and what...

This week marks the first anniversary of the Hacking Chinese Podcast! In this week’s episode, I answer reader and listener questions, including: ...

Shanghai to Xi'an Flights What is the distance between Shanghai and Xi'an? How long is the...

Zhangjiajie-Chongqing High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Kunming-Urumqi Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Huangshan Small Group Day Tours Huangshan City, is located at the southernmost tip of Anhui...

Year of the 龙 Lóng: Chinese Vocabulary As the Spring Festival (春节 Chūnjié) is coming soon, let’s look at some keywords you might use to talk about...

Christmas Party 2021 | Beijing & Shanghai Last Friday was a blast – we had two amazing Christmas Parties at That’s Mandarin in Beijing and...

Chinese Vs. Western Entrepreneurship <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Yunnan Weather in June 2026: Tour and Wear Guide June is the warmest month in Yunnan but the...

Guangzhou Weather in June Weather: Guangzhou is famous for its scorching summers that stretch...

Shanghai Travel Guide Shanghai, a vibrant city situated on the Yangtze River Delta, has a...

All across Chinese social media, English letter abbreviations are running rampant.Whether on web forums, text messages, or WeChat, terms like...

Nà jiù suàn le 那就算了 Forget it then / Let it go Hái kěyǐ 还可以 Not bad / It’s okay Zhēn de ma 真的吗 Really? / Is that true? Duì a...

We all learn Chinese for different reasons, but if you learn the language to an advanced level, it makes sense to also make it at least part of your...

Current Situation of the Great Wall of China The Great Wall, China's legendary defense...

Inner Mongolia Weather: Best Times to Visit Being far from ocean with a wide area and an...

Macau Weather in August Weather: August is a hot and humid month. Downpours, bright sunshine,...

Changsha-Zhengzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Choose Your Chinese Name <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Learning styles: Use with caution! | Hacking Chinese

The sounds of Mandarin and the symbols we use to write them down are two different things. We can see this reflected in the different systems used...

Hefei-Huangshan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai-Lanzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

11 Places to Buy or Tailor Make a Elegant Qipao in Shanghai Beautiful women in tight-fitting...

3-Day Classic Beijing Tour Itinerary The Glory of the Ancient Capital This itineraryis...

One-Day Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

Mini Chinese Class: Learn how to say “black” and “black shoes” in Mandarin — the fun and easy way! Ever wondered how to talk about colors and...

How Long Is the Great Wall of China? 21,196 km or Longer… The official length of the Great Wall...

How to Spend Your Layover in Chengdu When you have a layover in Chengdu, of course, you want to...

Rita - Content Specialist Rita Yu Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Rita Yu, a content...

Children best learn Chinese by absorbing new sounds, tones, and rhythms. This is easily accomplished by exposing them to a show in their target...

Many Chinese learners recognize hundreds of words but can barely speak when needed. That’s not a memory problem—it’s a fluency activation issue....

Getting sick while traveling or living in China can be stressful—especially if you‘re not confident in your Chinese. From explaining your symptoms...

Ever since I started learning Chinese, I’ve heard people say that if I want to reach an advanced level, I should focus on 成语/成語 (chéngyǔ). They...

Taiwan Itinerary Ideas: 1 Week or More You can see Taiwan's main highlights in about 3 days,...

Shanghai Travel Reviews Explore the solid proof of our top-rated service. Here, you'll find...

China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines is the second largest airlines in China in...

The Qin Dynasty Map The Map of the Qin Dynasty shows the area under the rule of the Qin...

The 15 Days of the Chinese New Year <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Asking the experts: How to bridge the gap to real Chinese | Hacking Chinese

Chengdu Weather in June: Your Complete Guide for Visiting Although Chengdu is hot in June and...

Lugu Lake- Explore the Secluded Beauty and Matriarchal Mosuo Lugu Lake, at the border of...

Shijiazhuang-Jinan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? | That’s Mandarin Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? | That’s MandarinJul 26, 2024Chinese vs....

Lái 来 Come Lái zhè lǐ 来这里 Come here Lái wán 来玩 Come play Lái chī fàn 来吃饭 Come eat Lái jiā lǐ 来家里 Come home Lái yī xià...

So you’re learning Chinese, and you can’t wait to be able to read the Analects of Confucius (論語/论语 Lúnyǔ), right? Or maybe it’s Tang Dynasty...

Three Gorges Museum Overview The China Three Gorges Museum was opened in 2005. It is a newly...

Shanghai-Luoyang Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing-Huangshan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Hangzhou-Chengdu Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Plan a One-Day Middle-Budget Shopping Tour in Hong Kong With tens of thousands of...

One-day Suzhou Garden & Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai Highlights Itinerary...

Is your kid learning Mandarin? What do you think is the biggest challenge your child faces in learning Chinese? If you have any experience with...

How to Plan a Beijing and Xi’an Trip (Itinerary, Cost, Transportation) Beijing and Xi'an, both...

Macau Visa — How to Apply for a Macau Visa? All visitors to Macau must hold a valid passport...

Shanghai Maglev Train — The Fastest Train in the World Shanghai Maglev Train (Shanghai Maglev...

Apr 10 | Making Chinese Tie-Dye Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Thursday, April 10, 2025?Join us for a hands-on Chinese Tie-Dye workshop where...

We understand the challenges  children face when learning Mandarin. Navigating a language with different writing systems and tonal pronunciations...

In the multicultural city of Hong Kong, non-Chinese children face unique difficulties and challenges when learning Chinese. Despite the city’s...

Chengdu Travel Reviews Explore the solid proof of our top-rated service. Here, you'll find...

Chengdu Beichuan Earthquake Memorial While there are many sites in China that can showcase the...

9-Day Panorama Western Sichuan Tour An In-depth Exploration of Western Sichuan How much do...

Huangshan Travel Guide Huangshan is in the east of China and close to Shanghai. It is one of...

Hong Kong - Zhuhai High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

In Chinese culture, the Beginning of Spring (立春, lìchūn) and the Chinese Spring Festival (春节, chūnjié) are both significant events, each marking a...

It’s time for a Chinese writing challenge! This is a great opportunity if you want to improve your written Chinese. If you’re like most of us, you...

Blue Moon Valley 2026: How to Visit (8 Useful Tips) Blue Moon Valley is a scenic spot of Jade...

Lhasa Train Schedule China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Plan a Day Trip in Shanghai - Stopover Ideas This article is created to guide you how...

How to Plan a Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou Tour There are three pearls in the Yangtze River...