Month: March 2026

Xi'an Muslim Quarter: What to Eat and How to Experience It Well The Muslim Quarter is more than...

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), or Chinese Proficiency Test, is designed to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers. It...

So far in the story about how I learnt Chinese, I have talked about how I started learning Chinese in Sweden, then went to Taiwan and studied at...

Image credit: Severin Stalder When learning Chinese (or anything else for that matter), both students and teachers tend to put focus on conquering...

China Weather in October 2026: Where to Go, Crowds, and Costs October is the most popular month...

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Shanghai Weather in February 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: The weather is...

Are you ready to take on the challenge of learning Chinese and make 2024 the year you excel in your language goals? Let’s delve into a comprehensive...

Reference Materials for the Textbook "Integrated Chinese" <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Chinese Weddings: How to be a Great Guest <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Guangzhou Weather in September The summer heat continues through September, but it rains less...

Shanghai-Jinhua High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

7-Day Shangri-La and Meili Snow Mountain Adventure Tour Discover the Best-Kept Secrets of...

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Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/cinezi Contrary to what some people think, I consider background and passive listening to be very useful, indeed...

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Rooster Horoscope 2026

History of Tea-horse Road The ancient Tea-Horse Road was a network of caravan paths winding...

7-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Cultural Tour Explore the Elegant China Embark on a...

Zhangjiajie Weather in July 2026: Is It Worth Visiting? Zhangjiajie in July is hot, humid, and...

A Level Playing Field? China's All-or-Nothing Gaokao Test is the SAT on Steroids <!-- Pinyin...

25 Common Chinese Idioms You Should Know - Part 2 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

In last week’s article, we saw that learning Chinese characters is not enough, you also have to learn words. Most words contain two characters, or...

Hangzhou Tours 2025/2026: Witness China's High-Tech Innovation Marco Polo once hailed...

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

The China Highlights Eco Day Program Based on honesty, integrity and flexibility, China...

St. Ignatius Cathedral St. Ignatius Cathedral or Xujiahui Cathedral is the largest Roman...

Victoria Katarina Cruise Victoria Katarina was constructed with Victoria Cruises' personal...

It’s time for a brand new type of challenge, a habit formation challenge! The goal is not to accumulate as much time as possible like most of the...

Tianjin Shopping There are both modern and comprehensive large commercial centers and special...

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which is located to the north...

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

Duolun Road - Shanghai's Cultural, Literary Melting Pot Duolun Road, previously known as...

Steamed Stuffed Bun Plays Rock & Roll “包子 (bāozi) stuffed bun,” which is coated with flat dough and stuffed with vegetables,...

Gansu Travel Guide The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang Gansu Province has been important in Chinese...

Zhangjiajie Weather in October 2026: A Cool Start of Autumn October marks a crisp shift into...

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

4 Best Places to Escape the Summer Heat in Shanghai When it gets sweltering and humid in...

5-Day Beijing Family Tour Chinese Cultural Immersion with a Twist This tour is designed for...

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12 Lucky Chinese New Year Foods to Greet the Year of Horse 2026 Certain dishes are eaten during...

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

Hong Kong Weather in July July is the midsummer period in Hong Kong. The most sunshine occurs...

Shenzhen's Top 5 Areas to Stay In (& Hotel Suggestions) Shenzhen has been named as one of...

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Chinese Table Manners and Etiquette China is a country where elements of modern are still strongly entangled with traditional elements. You may...

Nov 27 | Mahjong Championship Are you in Shanghai, Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, Nov 27, 2025? Come and play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

How to Visit China Without a Visa 2026 (8 Ways) - Update For a trip to China, getting a visa is...

Hulunbuir Maps Hulunbuir's Location in China Our Hulunbuir maps cover Hulunbuir's Location...

Xishuangbanna Maps Thanks to its tropical border location, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous...

Beijing-Harbin High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Dec 22 | Christmas Party at That’s Mandarin Last Friday marked a celebration of Christmas at That’s Mandarin! The air was filled with festive vibes...

This week’s podcast episode (number 161) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent in to me about listening...

Chinese Dragons — Facts, Culture, Origins, and Art Chinese dragons are powerful and benevolent...

Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd is restructured on the basis of its predecessor....

The Eastern Zhou Dynasty Map In the later period of Zhou dynasty, the ruler only governed the...

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

The Hong Kong “Tuen Ng” Dragon Boat Festival 2026 Dragon Boat Festival is called Duanwu Jie in...

I have taught a brief introduction course in Chinese at my university now for five years running and every time, I try to give the students as much...

Kunming Weather in April Weather: Like March, the month of April has a big rise in temperature,...

9 Beautiful Ancient Towns in China: A Visiting Guide China's ancient towns and villages are...

Taipei 101 Tower: Which Floor to Visit The Taipei 101 tower is the tallest building in Taiwan...

  Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn tóu fà. 我想剪头发。 I’d like a haircut.   Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn duǎn yī diǎn. 我想剪短一点。 I want it a bit shorter.   Xiū jiǎn yī xià liú...

Méi nà me zhòng yào. 没那么重要。 It’s not that important. Méi shì, bú yào zháo jí. 没事，不要着急。 It’s fine, no need to worry. Méi nà me yán zhòng....

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 9) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The Shang Dynasty - Bronze Age China The Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) was the second of...

Xi'an Weather in August 2026: How to Stay Comfortable in Summer Weather:Is Xi'an too hot in...

Shanghai Weather in November 2026: Things to Do & Travel Tips Weather: During November,...

4-Day Immersive Jiuzhaigou Nature and Culture Exploration Tour Unveil the Mysteries of Natural...

What Does "Western Food" Mean in China? <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

When learning to write Chinese characters, we need to remember that what we have in mind and what we actually write aren’t necessarily the same...

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Year of the Rabbit

Guilin-Dali High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Binhe Road Greenery Corridor Lanzhou is a narrow valley stretching from east to west with the...

Shàng miàn 上面 On / Above Xià miàn 下面 Under / Below Qián miàn 前面 In front Hòu miàn 后面 Behind Zuǒ biān 左边 Left side Yòu biān 右边 Right...

The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook...

Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay...

Kunming Weather in June Weather: June is part of the rainy and warm monsoon season. But it...

7-Day Beijing & Xi'an Highlights Tour A Perfect Introduction to China's Ancient Capitals ...

Guangxi History and Culture As early as 700 thousand years ago, Guangxi was already the site...

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages The Kaiping Diaolou, multi-storied buildings scattered around...

Guangzhou - Nanjing Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 5) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

6 Strange Habits You Might Learn Living in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

6-Day Beijing and Shanghai Tour A Tale of Two Cities If you want to understand the history...

Guangzhou IFC Tower — Guangzhou's First Tall Skyscraper Guangzhou's IFC Tower was the first...

The Top 6 Areas to Stay in Guangzhou Guangzhou is a rising tourism city and is ranked as one...

How to Get to and Around Guilin: A Guide for Transportation As a world-renowned tourist city,...

Mid Autumn Festival 2026 in Vietnam: Top Places to Celebrate The Mid-Autumn Festival is named...

The Meaning of XSWL in Chinese Slang | That’s Mandarin The Meaning of XSWL in Chinese Slang | That’s MandarinMay 19, 2025The Meaning of XSWL in...

YCT Level 4 differs from other levels in that it includes a writing section, which is divided into two parts. In the first part, candidates are...

Chinese Lion Dances: What Is It and What Does It Symbolize? The lion dance is a traditional...

Top Things to Do in Changsha at Night Changsha is regarded as "a city of entertainment" in...

Top Macau Travel Tips Here is a selection oftourist information on Macau: currencies,...

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

Yī fú 衣服 Clothes Kù zi 裤子 Pants Xié zi 鞋子 Shoes Mào zi 帽子 Hat Wà zi 袜子 Socks Qún zi 裙子 Skirt Wài tào 外套 Coat If you consider...

Speaking a foreign language fluently requires many things to come together at once. You need to decide what to say, retrieve the right Chinese words...

Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu: Is It Worth Visiting? Is Jinli Ancient Street worth visiting?...

14 Top Things to Do in Inner Mongolia Inner Mongolia is a beautiful place in the north of China...

Huangshan Weather in March Weather: In March, the snow stops and the heavy monsoon rainy...

China Highlights, Discovery Your Way! Discover China with the award-winning and best-rated...

Kashgar Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Kashgar Kashgar Kashgar is the westmost city...

Qu Yuan: Chinese Poet in the Dragon Boat Festival Story When it comes to the Dragon Boat...

China Food Tours Chinese food is famous all over the world, and you may be shocked by its...

Guilin Hiking - My Top 4 Recommended Routes Famous for its karst mountainous, Guilin is rich in...

Beijing to Xi'an Flights Beijing - Xi'an Flight Schedule Beijing Capital Airport serves most...

Chengdu Train Schedules China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

One-day Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Landmarks Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

Online Online Chinese Classes During the PandemicApr 11, 2020As more and more of our students have been switching to online Chinese classes during...

Australia‘s workplaces — from Sydney finance offices to Melbourne retail, Brisbane hospitality, and Perth mining — are more global than ever. And as...

Why is Basketball So Popular in China? <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Wu Emperor of the Han Dynasty (156- 87 BC) Emperor Wu of Han, born as Liu Che, was the seventh...

16-Day Chinese Culture and Art Tour In-Depth Discovery of Chinese Culture and Art Suggested...

The Top 5 Attractions in Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie is known for its unique tourist sights,...

The Historic Center of Macau Tourists can have a quick tour of most of the major UNESCO...

Origin of “元旦 (Yuándàn) New Year’s Day”  Key Learning Point (Preview): 元旦 (Yuándàn) n. New Year’s Day 　 “元旦(Yuándàn) New Year’s Day” has...

This year is drawing to a close and it’s time to conclude 2016 with an overview of the best articles published on Hacking Chinese this year. I often...

Useful Hand Signs in China — for Those Struggling with the Language One of the major challenges...

How to Spend a Night in Shanghai: Top 10 Things to Do Shanghai by night is one of the most...

Yangtze River Cruise Find a Cruise Route: - Any Ship Route -Chongqing→Yichang...

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The date of “重阳节 (chóng yáng jié)” is September 9th of the Lunar Calendar, and in English which it is called the Double Ninth Festival. As shown in...

If you enjoy playing computer games, why don’t enjoy them in Chinese? I’ve played a lot of StarCraft 2 in Chinese and even if I don’t play any...

For most students, a new semester has just started or is about to begin, and for the rest of us, August is as good a time as any to focus on the...

15 Travel Ideas for Christmas Holiday in China Christmastime is an ideal travel time in China...

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner 2026: Feb. 16th, Food, Traditions The Chinese New Year dinner...

May - Your Personal Trip Advisor May Liu Trip Advisor "Hello! My name is May Liu,...

Karakuli Lake Features 1. Small lake at an elevation of 3,600 meters (about 12,000...

7 Useful Chinese Phrases for Chinese Language Student As the new semester in China officially kicks off on September 1st, there’s no better time to...

6 Lesser Known Places in Shanghai Worth Visiting <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Tibetan Ethnic Minority in China Tibetan people are perhaps China's most popular and...

Hiking in Guangzhou Guangzhou is a huge metropolis that is the capital of Guangdong Province...

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

3-Day Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Highlights Tour Time-Smart Jiuzhaigou Discovery Located in a...

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红包 (hóngbāo) Red Packets/ Red Envelope (Intermediate) The character “红 (hóng)” means red and “包 (bāo)” means bag or packet. Example:...

How to Type in Chinese on Any Device <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Guangzhou Weather in February 2026: Festive Atmosphere February is slightly warmer than...

Virginia - Your Personal Trip Advisor Virginia Fu Trip Advisor "Hi! My friend! I am...

Duō shǎo 多少 How much / How many Zhè ge duō shǎo qián? 这个多少钱？ How much is this? Yǒu duō shǎo gè? 有多少个？ How many are there? Nǐ yào duō...

Free Chinese Learning Tips—Where to Start? Where does one start when learning Chinese? Chinese pinyin should be the first step. Pinyin uses the...

Chinese Holidays and Traditional Festivals in 2021 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This is the current logo, and this version was crated by Hugh Grigg. It should be read from right to left, top to bottom. This autumn, Hacking...

Great Wall of China: Length, History, Map, Why and When Built It The Great Wall of China is one...

Zhengzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Zhengzhou Zhengzhou Zhengzhou, the capital...

Chongqing Weather in July, Chongqing Temperature in July Weather: July gets the furnace smelter...

Gaochang Ruins, Turpan Features Biggest ancient ruined city in Xinjiang. It's one of...

Shanghai-Zhenjiang High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

People who know nothing about Chinese often ask me how to write their names in Chinese characters. The answer is that you can’t. Names in...

Cheating is an interesting phenomenon, especially when it concerns motivated students who cheat even though this can only have negative effects on...

Zhangjiajie Spotlight Experiences Zhangjiajie has become famous because of its wonderful...

4-Day Guangzhou, Qingyuan and Foshan Spring Blossoms Discovery Tour Family Spring Break...

7 Things to Know Before Riding A Train in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Beijing Weather in February: Where to Go (2026) Weather: In February, Beijing is slightly...

1.  What is a Blog? A blog is a form of online writing that allows individuals to share ideas, experiences, and opinions on various topics. In the...

Essential Survival Tips for Traveling in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

1-Day Giant Panda and Giant Buddha Tour Got limited time in Chengdu? No worries! We recommend...

Yellow Mountain Tourism Map Our Huangshan attractions map specifically shows the attractions...

Macau Marine Museum The Macau Marine Museum has an aquarium, exhibition halls, a tea cafe,...

How to Change and Cancel Train Tickets in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

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

The Story of Chang’e and Houyi Chang'e is a central character of Mid-Autumn Festival tradition....

Parent-Child Sports Day at That’s Mandarin Chengdu Parent-Child Sports Day at That’s Mandarin Chengdu by That's Mandarin | Jun 7, 2024Our Chengdu...

Top Taiwan Tours for 2026/2027 Taiwan is a beautiful island rich in scenery, culture, and...

Shanghai Shopping - Top Places to Shop for Souvenirs Shanghai is one of the most prosperous...

Hong Kong Languages: Background and Helpful Travel Tips Traveling through China can bring up...

《唐山大地震》(Tángshān dà dìzhèn) Tangshan Earthquake Key Learning Points (Preview): 回家 (huíjiā): go home  At daybreak on July 28, 1976, the...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 3) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Learn the 24 Chinese Solar Terms - A Cultural Understanding of the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony <!-- ...

Chinese Dumplings Dumplings are a famous traditional northern Chinese food. They are...

Top Free Things to Do in Tianjin Tianjin is a municipality adjacent to Beijing. It is the...

Chongqing in February: Weather and Travel Tips 2026 Is February a good time to visit Chongqing?...

6-Day Minority Festival Tour Experience the Splendid Culture of Minority Festival Minority...

China Art Palace China Art Palace, a free museum in Shanghai, is located at the China...

In the AP Chinese writing task where students are asked to write a story based on 4 pictures, many test-takers struggle because they don’t fully...

In the fast-evolving world of international finance, fluency in Mandarin Chinese has become a key differentiator for senior banking professionals....

The Four Best China Karst Landscapes for Tourists The South China Karst is so impressive and is...

The Chu State Great Wall Most people have heard about the Great Wall of China that runs across...

6-Day Chongqing, Wulong and Wujiang Gallery Tour Exploring Trending Hotspots and Natural...

China Train Travel FAQs China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

To understand spoken Chinese, we need to both extract information from what we hear, but we also need to use what we already know to interpret it....

Yuelu Academy Yuelu Academy was among the four ancient Chinese academies along with Bailudong...

When Was the Great Wall of China Built? Over 2,300 Years in 9+ Dynasties Like Rome, the Great...

The Best Photography Spots in Shanghai Shanghai is very well known for a city skyline that's...

HowtoPlanaTriptoBeijing:AdviceforFirstTimers2026 Beijing is one of the best gateways to...

Wǒ xū yào xiū xi yī xià. 我需要休息一下。 I need to take a break. Wǒ xiǎng xiē yī xià. 我想歇一下。 I’d like to take a break. Zhè duàn shí...

Networking in China isn’t just about exchanging contacts—it’s about building genuine professional rapport. Whether you’re seeking a referral,...

No, this is not related to anything written by Jorge Luis Borges, but it is related to both dictionaries and labyrinths anyhow. Although there are...

Guangzhou Weather in December Winter is short inGuangzhou and it starts from December. The...

Reed Flute Cave: The Largest and Most Impressive Cave in Guilin Reed Flute Cave is a...

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For many professionals in New York City, learning Business Chinese is no longer optional — it’s becoming a real competitive advantage. Whether you...

Listening ability is probably the hardest skill for learners of Chinese. You eventually get the hang of learning characters and even pronouncing...

The academic year looks different in different parts of the world, but for many readers, a semester will end soon if it hasn’t already. For some,...

China's Best Golf Courses Golf is currently one of the fastest growing industries in China....

Top 8 Buddhist Caves in China Along the Silk Road, there are many cultural relics that attract...

The Inner Mongolia Great Wall Section Inner Mongolia is the most representative Great...