Month: March 2026

Recently, I had this student reach out to me. He mentioned he’s been studying Chinese in college and even practicing speaking with a tutor. However,...

South Great Wall The Southern Great Wall is short for the Great Wall in southern China and is...

How the Great Wall Was Built — Materials and Methods The Great Wall easily required the...

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

Tones are, without doubt, one of the hardest parts of Chinese to master, and many students struggle with them even long after leaving the beginner...

Do you want to learn Chinese but don’t know where to start? Have you already started learning, but feel lost? Are you worried you can’t learn...

8-Day Greater Bay Area Theme Parks Tour The Pearl River's Embrace This 8-day adventure...

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

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

6-Day Beijing Winter Tour with Skiing in a Olympic Winter Games Venue A Lively Winter Vacation...

16 Facts about the Yangtze River Discover the most interesting information about the Yangtze,...

5-Day Dynamic Guilin and Yangshuo Tour Indulge in Summer Fun in the Karst Landscape Cooling...

2-Week Beautiful China with Holy Tibet China Golden Triangle withHoly Tibet The sample...

3-Day Jiankou to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Discovery Tour Wild and Wonderful Great Wall...

Dali Tours In Dali, a beautiful place just below the eastern "eave" of the Tibetan Plateau,...

How to Plan a Panda Tour 2026: A Comprehensive Panda Travel Guide There are many places to see...

Feb 5 | Write 春联 (Chūnlián), or Spring Festival Couplets Are you in Beijing, Shanghai or Suzhou on Thursday, February 5, 2026?Come and immerse...

Is it absolutely necessary to learn Chinese characters when studying Mandarin? Can I focus solely on Pinyin without learning characters and...

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1-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour Pilgrimage to Joseph Rock's Favorite Mountain ...

Macau Weather in January Weather: January is the coolest month in Macau, but most people will...

Flashcards are often viewed as a silver bullet, promising swift mastery of characters, words and more, but relying on flashcards too much has...

Tones are important when learning Chinese. I usually explain this to beginners by saying that tones carry about as much information about the...

As an independent learner of Chinese, you need to keep three questions in mind: what to learn, how to learn it and how much time to spend on each...

Digital tools have had an enormous impact on Chinese language learning. If we take something as simple as looking up an unfamiliar character in a...

4-Day Essence of Datong and Pingyao Tour Essence of Datong and Pingyao Have you ever seen a...

Chongqing North Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Hong Kong – Xi'an High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Leshan Transportation Leshan is accessible by railways, highways and waterways. Chengdu is...

Join Our "My Favorite Chinese Character" Contest! <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

How much Chinese you learn depends on three things: how you study (method), how much you study (time) and what you study (content). If you want to...

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...

The Zhou Dynasty — Ancient to Imperial China The Zhou Dynasty (1045–221 BC) saw China grow,...

120+ Famous Chinese Sayings and Proverbs Here's a great collection of Chinese sayings and...

Yunnan Tours 2026: Classic Highlights and Hidden Gems Await Blessed with year-round...

A Chinese Nursery Rhyme for Children (Beginner) 宝宝睡觉 (bǎobao shuìjiào) The Baby is Sleeping Key Learning Points (Preview): 猫 (māo): n...

6 Surprising Inventions You Didn't Know Came From China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Language research is notoriously difficult to perform properly simply because variables in a real classroom are hard to keep constant. Let’s say...

China Train Baggage Allowance and Policy Just like taking a flight, there is a baggage...

Chinese New Year VS Lunar New Year: Differences and Controversies Chinese New Year is...

One Day Private Yangmingshan Volcano & Beitou Hot Spring Tour Volcano and Hot Spring ...

Ming Tombs in Beijing: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide The Ming Tombs is located in the...

What is the Origin of Mid-Autumn Festival? A Brief History The Mid-Autumn Festival has a...

Chinese Mentality 5 Common Traits of Chinese People’s Personality Learn Mandarin Chinese With Pleco 3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained 5 Chinese...

Is it possible to learn Mandarin when your days are packed with work and study? Many people often lament being too busy, leaving little time for...

Taiwan Weather in August August in Taiwan is hot, sunny, and humid—it's the second hottest and...

Is September a Good Time to Visit Yunnan? (Where to Go) September is a good time to visit...

Top 8 Free things to Do in Chengdu Chengdu is the hometown of the giant panda. It was the...

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

Guilin Weather in September – Unique Autumn Experiences Thinking about visiting Guilin in...

How Many Days to Spend in Guilin (3 Top Itineraries) Guilin's picturesque karst landscape and...

Some kids, upon encountering Chinese expressions they are unfamiliar with, would immediately seek assistance from their teacher. Even after...

Xishuangbanna Weather - Best Times to Visit Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, also...

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

Learn Mandarin Chinese With Pleco Want to learn Mandarin Chinese faster? Need a place to search for, learn and save all the new Chinese characters...

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  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...

I think games have huge potential for language learners. This is true of most games, even if the games themselves have nothing to do with language...

Top 20 Must-Try Taiwan Foods Taiwanese food is a mix of Fujian, Guangdong, Hakka, and Japanese...

13-Day Chinese Cuisine Tour A Broad Taste of China This 13-day suggested itinerary is an...

Sanjiang Dong Village: Is It Worth Visiting? How to Plan Your Trip? In Sanjiang, the main...

Kàn 看 Look / Watch Kàn diàn shì 看电视 Watch TV Kàn shū 看书 Read a book Kàn mā ma 看妈妈 Look at mom Kàn shǒu jī 看手机 Look at...

  Shēng qì le ma? 生气了吗？ Are you angry? Nǐ zěn me shēng qì le? 你怎么生气了？ Why are you angry? Shéi rě nǐ shēng qì le? 谁惹你生气了？ Who made you...

Image credit: Dominique Signoret What does learning Chinese have in common with the cosmic monster Cthulhu? Quite a lot, actually! In this...

Previewing before Chinese lessons is a simple yet frequently overlooked method to enhance learning. By previewing, you maximise the benefits of...

The Top 8 China Drinks You Should Try When traveling through China, you may have trouble...

Where to Stay in Xi'an: Best Areas & Hotels for First-Timers The main attractions in Xi'an...

Nanluoguxiang - My Favorite Hutong near the Forbidden City The area surrounding the Forbidden...

Gulangyu — Island of Pianos Gulangyu is directly off the southeastern coast of China, and the...

Learning Mandarin is a journey that involves more than just studying vocabulary and grammar. It requires consistent practice and interaction with...

Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it’s essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. In this article, I share my...

How to Plan a Trip to Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai are China's...

Yangshuo Biking Guide: Best Routes, Itinerary & Tips Guilin's Yangshuo County, with its...

How to Visit White Horse Temple in Luoyang: Full Travel Guide White Horse Temple is where...

8-Day Qinghai Lake, Zhangye, and Dunhuang Tour Miraculous Qinghai and Legendary Silk Road...

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

Life In China Beginner’s Guide | Starting Your Journey in China Getting a Massage in China Chinese National Holidays in 2024 How to Get a SIM...

This text contains twelve errors. Do you find it hard to read? Can you find all the errors? The goal of studying foreign languages used to be...

Sharon - Your Personal Trip Advisor Sharon Huang Trip Advisor "Immerse yourself in...

The Great Wall of China Day Tours The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the...

In this article, I will share the best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. I have spent years...

To become literate in Chinese, you need to learn thousands of characters.  For some, characters are beautiful and alluring, rich with cultural and...

Learning to write characters is an integral part of learning Chinese, but how do you practise writing them? Do you type? Write on paper? Or… on the...

Li Bai — A famous Romantic Poet Li Bai is known as a famous Romantic Poet in ancient China. He...

8-Day Beijing, Luoyang, and Xian Tour Unlock the Secrets of China's Ancient Capitals This...

7-Day Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou Fairyland Tour The Classic Beauties of Sichuan Taste a world of...

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge - World’s Longest and Highest Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge is the world's...

6-Day Minority Adventure Discover the Colorful Chinese Minority Culture Urbanization...

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

3-Day Kunming and Dongchuan Red Land Tour Capture "God's Palette of Colors" Only the red...

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The Top 6 Revolving/Skyscraper Restaurants in Shanghai There are several high revolving and...

Guilin Shopping — What to Buy and Where to Buy Imagine bringing home a piece of Guilin's...

5-Day Picturesque Guilin Biking Tour Cycle through Ink Painting Landscapes If you want to...

5 Useful Words that Describe the Dating Scene in China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

How Long to Spend in China: Itineraries from 1 Week to 1 Month China is an expansive...

Li River Hiking: 4 Top Routes in Yangshuo With Insider Tips For first-time visitors to Guilin,...

Biking around Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake is located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This lake is...

7-Day Dunhuang, Zhangye, and Ejina Qi Photography Tour When Silk Road Culture Meets Fabulous...

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

More and more kids are learning Mandarin nowadays. However, learning Chinese often comes with what seems to be a difficult obstacle-the accent. Many...

Kunming Weather in August Weather: August is part of the rainy and warm monsoon season. Though...

How to Plan a Trip to Taiwan Taiwan is super easy to get to - just 4.5 hours by direct flight...

5-Day Lhasa Highlights, with Shangri-La Hotel Upgrade Fall in Love with the City of Sunlight ...

How to Visit Longmen Grottoes: Travel Tips, Routes & Highlights The Longmen Grottoes are...

Guizhou Food: A Taste of Mountain People's Wisdom In October 2025, a food documentary titled...

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7-Day Yunnan Minorities Cultural Tour: Kunming, Dali and Lijiang Encounters with Fading...

6-Day Xi'an, Luoyang & Shaolin Highlights Tour Ancient Capitals & Kung Fu This tour...

16-Day China Natural Beauty Tour and Hengdian Tour China Natural Beauty Tour Explore the...

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Shanghai Pudong Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in the east of...

Shanghai Maps Our Shanghai maps cover Shanghai's location in China, the Shanghai area,...

Bilingual Presentations at That’s Mandarin Chengdu Bilingual Presentations at That’s Mandarin Chengdu by That's Mandarin | Apr 24, 2024New cool...

The Han Dynasty - Longest Imperial Dynasty The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) was the...

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

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Most Chinese character components are well-behaved; they look the same in different compounds and aren’t hard to recognise. Some components are...

This is the second part in my miniseries about listening to music in Chinese. So far, the following articles have been published. It is likely that...

9-Day Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu and Zhangjiajie Nature Tour Step into a Living Scroll of Mountains...

Guangdong Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Guangdong Guangdong Province is a coastal...

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

Shanghai Weather in January 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: Shanghai's severe...

The Meili Snow Mountains — Sacred Mountain Range in Yunnan The Meili Snow Mountains, also known...

Méi shì. 没事。 It’s OK. Wǒ méi shì. 我没事。 I’m OK. Méi shì, wǒ kě yǐ. 没事，我可以。 It’s OK. I can do it. Méi shì, zài lái yī cì....

What Is Chinese Dragon Dance? What is the Meaning? Dragon dances have been indispensable to...

Zhangjiajie or Guilin: Which Should You Visit? Zhangjiajie and Guilin are the two most...

Jingmai Mountain in Yunnan: Ancient Tea Forests Above the Clouds Jingmai Mountain is located in...

Hong Kong Trains - High-Speed and Non-Bullet Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

How Many Days in Beijing: Itinerary Ideas for 1-7 Days Beijing, as China's capital, is often...

Top 12 Interesting Baby Pandas Facts (Q&As) with Photos Giant pandas are some of the most...

FULLY BOOKED March 8 | Making Chinese Dumplings Dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi) rank among​ China’s most beloved dishes.Yet, wouldn’t you agree that learning...

Rat Horoscope 2026

Shanghai Railway Museum Summary It introduces the development of railways in Shanghai as...

Beijing Hutongs: A Local's Insights and Visitors' Guide What is the soul of Beijing? Is it the...

Kashgar Old City - the Seoul of Kashgar Xinjiang Travel Restrictions: Xinjiang is open to...

Xizhou Town — One of the Filming Locations for Meet Yourself Xizhou, meaning 'joyful island',...

Urumqi Weather in May Weather: May in Urumqi is typically warm in the day, but cool in the...

4-Hour Former French Concession Walking Discovery Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

Top 3 Famous Chinese New Year Stories: Legend of Monster Nian There are many legends and...

Hangzhou Weather in February Weather: It warms up slightly in February, but it still freezes...

7-Day Guilin School Trip Outdoor Fun in Famous Guilin This school trip is specially designed...

Many learners of Chinese reach a stage where they understand the words, but still misunderstand the message. A sentence sounds polite, neutral, or...

Introducing the New Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Varying your diet of Chinese reading and listening practice is often considered good, indeed necessary, for your learning, but this could be wrong....

10 Most Beautiful Places in China for First-Time Travelers If you love beautiful landscapes,...

Plan Your Guilin Trip 2026: Best Attractions & Itinerary Guilin is a small scenic city...

Mark Henry Rowswell, also known as DaShan, was born in Ottawa, Canada. However, he is far more famous in China than in the Western world. From 1988...

Image credit: Jeff Daly I have learnt English to my current level without ever having lived in an English-speaking country. I attribute this mostly...

Hidden Treasure Hidden Treasure The same destinations but you can travel in different ways....

Urumqi Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Urumqi Scenery of Urumqi city, the largest city in...

4 Heroes Who Can Help You Understand Chinese Values <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

You say something in Mandarin, a native speaker corrects you, and you adjust. The next day, another native speaker tells you to revert to your...

Lantau Island Hiking Lantau Island is surprising because of its size and large country parks....

The Qing Dynasty Map This map shows the land area of the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911), the...

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When talking about learning Chinese characters with people who haven’t learnt Chinese yet, there are two kinds of reactions. Is it hard to learn...

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang "In the West there is the Louvre; in the East there are the Mogao...

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

Two-Day Xi'an Panoramic Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ From the amazing...

Chinese Characters for Tattoos | Step-by-Step Guide Chinese Characters for Tattoos | Step-by-Step GuideMar 4, 2025Have you ever considered getting...

China Flights Booking Policy Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. Placing...

The Shanghai Skyline - Redefining 'Iconic’ Shanghai stands out in many ways, but one thing that...

Shanghai Weather in June 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: Summer heat begins to...

Our SchoolsThat’s Mandarin Chinese language schools in China and abroadOur Campuses in ChinaBeijing CampusStudy Chinese in Beijing, China’s capital...

Mount Wudang National Geopark The Wudang Mountains stretch for 800 miles of spectacular scenery...

Xinjiang Weather in October (Travel Tips for First-Timers) October is a cooler month for...

7 Flavors in Chinese & Must-Try Dishes | Chinese Food Culture 7 Flavors in Chinese & Must-Try Dishes | Chinese Food CultureMar 8, 20237...

Answer: C E A B D <<Back to “Chinese Listening Test”  

7 Most Popular Chinese Cooking Methods Chinese cooking is renowned throughout the world....

Yunnan's Gaoligong Mountain: a Hiking Trip in Pristine Nature Gaoligong Mountain is part of the...

Have you downloaded Rednote (Xiaohongshu)? If you’re on it, you’ve probably seen tons of posts about Chinese phrases and expressions. They might...

Hey! Reading month is coming up! All you Chinese learners out there, check out these three kinds of books! Let’s level up our Chinese together!!...

I often stress the importance of making Chinese interesting and/or fun. This is why I’ve written articles about how to use computer games and sports...

7-Day Tibet Tour by Train from Xining Experience the Roof-of-the-World Railway The...

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

I’ve found that pronunciation is one of the most neglected areas in Chinese language teaching. Teachers don’t have the time or don’t know how to...

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

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

Beijing Weather in June: 4 Useful Travel Tips (2026) Compared to July and August, Beijing's...

Reading is one of the most important skills when learning a language. It’s an excellent way to expand vocabulary, learn grammar and improve your...

The 10 Strangest Exotic Fruits Commonly Eaten in China Tasting the exotic fruits of...

Shangri-La Transportation: How to Get to/around Shangri-La Shangri-La (renamed from Zhongdian)...

Beijing Small Group Day Tours Having served as the capital of China for more than 800 years,...

I’ve been quite interested in improving listening ability recently, which not only means that I’ve thought a lot about it, but also that I’ve been...

Recap | Christmas Party 2024 at That’s Mandarin Recap | Christmas Party 2024 at That’s MandarinDec 19, 2024Last Friday we celebrated the Christmas...

目前很多参加IB中文考试的学生， 大多是在国外的华裔学生，在阅读各种小说，散文和诗歌的时候，经过老师的指导，都能很好地理解文本的主旨和作者要表达的意象。 但是每当口头考试和笔试的时候会遇到这么一个困难，各种要表达的意象和对文章的理解在脑子里很杂乱，导致写论文的时候没有重点，思路也很混乱。...

Many students find the writing questions in the IGCSE Chinese exam to be quite challenging. However, writing is an integral component that holds...

Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 3): Tiger and Rabbit Macarons <!-- Pinyin...

Where to Escape the Crowds in China Around Labor Day — May Day Good, scenic and somewhat exotic...

Top 10 Things to Do in Ningxia Only 66,000 square kilometers (25,000 square miles) — the size...

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

The traditional (or fraud-proof) character for 10,000. Is mastering a subject mainly about innate gifts or about hard work? If it is about hard...

4-Day Xi'an and Huashan Mountain Tour Ancient City, Verdant Peak This tour offers a...

Anxi County - Tea Capital of China When in Fujian Province, especially the city of Xiamen, we...

Qǐng zuò xià！ 请坐下！ Please sit down！ Qǐng zhù yì tīng. 请注意听。 Please listen carefully. Dǎ kāi shū. 打开书。 Open your book. Qǐng gēn wǒ niàn....

Title in English: The Phonology of Standard Chinese Author: Duanmu, San (端木三) Year: 2007 Pages: 361 Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN:...

History of China: Timeline Summary, Dynasties of China, Maps China is one of the world's four...