Month: March 2026

For many people, being able to have a conversation in Chinese is an important reason for learning the language. Whether it’s to be able to talk...

This is a guest post about reading comics in Chinese, written by Sara K. It was written as a natural follow-up to her previous article, but instead...

Yichang - Chongqing Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

One-Day Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Wǒ yào mǎi piào. 我要买票。 I want to buy a ticket. Yì zhāng piào duō shǎo qián? 一张票多少钱？ How much is one ticket? Shén me shí hòu guān mén?...

Hǎo chī 好吃 Yummy / Delicious Zhè ge hěn hǎo chī. 这个很好吃。 This is yummy. Bǐng gān hěn hǎo chī. 饼干很好吃。 The cookie is yummy. Bīng...

How Chinese People Celebrate Chinese New Year <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Learning Chinese characters is not easy, but it is certainly possible. With the right method, anyone can become literate in Chinese, it just...

When we start learning the sounds of a foreign language, we’re faced with several different problems at once. The most important task is to learn to...

10 Things Not to Do in China A trip to China can be exciting and eye-opening. The culture,...

Is September in Beijing a Good Time for a Visit & Where to Go (2026) Weather: In September,...

Top 7 Shopping Areas in Hong Kong — From Luxury Malls to Street Markets Hong Kong is a shopping...

11 Top Things to Do in Causeway Bay That Are Also Liked by Locals Causeway Bay, also called...

In order to effectively help students conquer CAIE IGCSE Chinese Exam for Second Language, it is important to practice with the questions in past...

What if I told you that there is a game that helps you speak Chinese more fluently, is great for improving communicative ability and works well...

How to Apply for a China Visa — a Step-by-Step Guide Traveling to China just got easier for...

Tibet Weather in February: What to Do and Travel Tips February is one of the coldest months in...

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

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

Looking for accommodation in China? Let us helpIf you are coming to China to study and aren’t sure where to stay, we can help you find a suitable...

Answer: D Now you know the three different ways to say “wife,” you need to know how to use them. Depending on the scenario, you will use one of...

Sanya Travel Guide: How to Select Your Beach and Hotel Sanya, in Hainan Province on the...

10-Day China Culture Relics Classic Tour China Culture Relics Classic Tour This tour...

Chengdu Weather in August: Tips for Avoiding Crowds and Heat Chengdu in August is averagely...

Chinese Language Courses for AdultsPrivate and group classes for all levelsIntensive Group classesIf you are looking to improve your Mandarin fast,...

It’s safe to say that pronunciation is an overlooked area of learning Chinese. Typically, pronunciation is covered in the first few weeks or...

A poll I did a while ago showed that listening ability was the skill most learners struggled with. This is not obvious looking at Mandarin from the...

Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas Generally, outside China...

How to Plan a Family Trip to Yunnan: 6 Essential Tips (2026) With nature, food, and cultural...

How to Plan a Tibet Tour: Complete Travel Guide Tibet is open for travelling. As one of the...

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

Xi'an Day Trips: 7 Best One-Day Tours in and Around Xi'an Xi'an is a world-renowned historical...

HSK Level 5: Downloadable Test Students at this level are able to converse at relative fluency on a vast range of topics in their life and in their...

Shandong (Lu) Cuisine — The Ancient Mother of the Northern Cuisine Styles Shandong Province has...

Tibet Tours 2026, Customized Tibetan Travel Renowned as the "Third Pole of the World," Tibet...

How to Get to and around Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie is a famous tourist destination but only a...

Xi'an Weather in April 2026: What to Do Weather: April is springtime in Xi'an, and the weather...

Jiayuguan Food Many restaurants have appeared in recent years and there are many cooks from...

The question of how long I have studied Chinese has followed me almost from day one. I have been asked this question a lot, I have asked others the...

Fuzhou-Xiamen High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ There is...

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Zěn me 怎么 How Zhè ge zěn me wán? 这个怎么玩？ How do we play this? Zěn me qù xué xiào? 怎么去学校？ How do we go to school? Zěn me shuō? 怎么说？ How do...

Tones pose a major challenge for most learners of Chinese. What are tones? How important are they? How do you learn to hear and say them? What...

Want to improve the way you learn characters? Want to feel the power of learning with others? It’s time for. …the 2014 sensible Chinese character...

We’re now a few weeks into 2021 and it’s time to summarise 2020 here on Hacking Chinese. Last year was a bit different, because we also celebrated...

How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated in Northern and Southern China Over China's vast territory,...

Pingyao Gucheng Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Father's Day in China In Chinese mainland, Father's Day (the third Sunday in June) is almost...

In Chinese business culture, small talk is more than a formality—it’s a way to build trust and lay the groundwork for successful partnerships....

Feedback is an integral part of learning a foreign language and there is no doubt that we need it to improve. While it’s certainly possible to learn...

Image source: sxc.hu/profile/amiroff In previous articles we have already looked at two kinds of passive listening (the first article was about...

Instructions for Purchasing Hong Kong Train Tickets China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

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

Hack Chinese: A Powerful Tool to Make Chinese Vocabulary Learning Easy If you’ve been learning Chinese for a while, you probably know that new...

As Infants, we don’t yet rely on categories to make sense of the world; everything is a glorious mess. When we engage with our first language, we...

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

Huitengxile Grassland Huitengxile Grassland, whose Mongolian name means 'the cold plateau', is...

6 Unspoken Chinese New Year Gift Giving Etiquette Rules Chinese New Year is a time for giving;...

8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong Discover Less-Traveled Roads in Northwest...

New HSK 3-6 Changes: Written & Spoken Exams Combined (Update 2022) HSK made the news again! This time, it’s not about the revised word lists...

5 Most Helpful Chinese Phrases for Adoptive Parents <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

I only endorse software, books and other websites when I think that they are truly excellent in some regard. I’m always hesitant to review what...

Hangzhou Weather in September Weather: During September, the summer heat begins to dispel. The...

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China Train Soft Sleepers China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Joyful Moments of the 2024 Annual Dinner at That’s Mandarin Last week, our teams in Shanghai and Beijing gathered together for the annual dinner to...

5 Ways to Say How Are You in Chinese 5 Ways to Say How Are You in ChineseMay 26, 20255 Ways to Ask How Are You in Chinese and Start a...

How to Address Anyone You Meet in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

6-Day Chengdu and Xiling Snow Mountain Tour Ski, Soak and Savor This 6-day itinerary is...

Cambra National Forest Park Cambra National Forest Park is located at an altitude of 2100-4000...

Top 6 Lavender Gardens in or around Shanghai It is time for lavender blossoms again; flowers...

Listen to the recording and put the following pictures in the correct order. (The recording will be repeated three...

Recently, I came across an English blogger living in China who shared her frustration about missing out on a lot of gossip due to her poor Chinese...

5 Reasons Why You Would Love Living in Chinese Cities <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about listening in Chinese. This time, I’m answering...

17-Day Silk Road and Tibet Cultural Tour Follow in the Footsteps of Merchants and Monks This...

Gansu Transportation: How to Get to/around Gansu Gansu is a province with a long history,...

Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an: Why We Don't Recommend Visiting It The Shaanxi History Museum...

How to Plan a Shanghai–Suzhou Tour Shanghai is a large city with the top economic aggregate...

Most people agree that quantity is very important for improving listening ability (immersion, in other words). The previous article in this series...

This is what I read when I want to read something familiar that never ends. I’ve read about 4000 pages so far, still twice that to go. It’s the...

8-Day Chengdu to Shangri-La Adventure Tour A Great Road Trip on the HAN-TIBETAN ROAD The...

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

Overnight Train Customer Experience and Etiquette Pointers China Train Ticket Booking China...

10 Top Things to Do in Xiamen The coastal city of Xiamen, located in China's Fujian province,...

Victoria Jenna Cruise Victoria Jenna is a super five-star cruise line and the most popular...

Planning a 3-Day Tour of Hong Kong Hong Kong is an internationally famous travel city with a...

Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (WEEK 15) <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

6-Day Harbin and Mt.Changbai Ski Resort Tour Spend Your Christmas/New Year at Changbaishan Ski...

Xinjiang Weather in May: a Good Time to Visit The weather in Xinjiang in May is warm and...

Yamdrok Lake Travel Guide: Best Views, Itineraries & Tips Yamdrok Lake (or Yamdrok Yumtso)...

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Comparing 二 (Èr) and 两 (Liǎng) Comparing “èr” and “liǎng” can be confusing at first. How do you tell the difference between二 (èr) and 两...

Hacking Chinese Challenges is about building language skills through daily practice and friendly competition. By focusing on one specific area of...

Green Lake Park If you would like to enjoy a leisurely stroll or want to see daily life in...

10 Fun Facts Every Tourist Should Know About Confucius Confucius, China's most famous...

How Was the Great Wall Defended The Great Wall of China was built on the borders of the land...

Dujiangyan Panda Base — Panda Keeper Program Except for downtown Chengdu, the nearby Dujiangyan...

Dec 13 | Christmas Party at That’s Mandarin Come and enjoy Chirstmas dinner and meet new friends at our Christmas Party on Friday, December 13,...

A language is a structured system used for communication. This sounds obvious, but focusing on communication when learning Chinese is surprisingly...

Yangguan Pass Yangguan (Yang Pass) was one of the two important western passes (the other being...

How to Process Your First China Train Journey China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

Dongtai Road Antique Market Dongtai Road Antique Market, located in Dongtai Road in the Luwan...

Private Transfer Between Beijing Airport (Train Station) and Your Hotel Highlights...

March 27 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, March 27, 2025? Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Tī zú qiú 踢足球 Kick a soccer ball / Play soccer Dǎ lán qiú 打篮球 Play basketball Dǎ yǔ máo qiú 打羽毛球 Play badminton Dǎ pīng pāng qiú 打乒乓球...

Image credit: Public Record Office Victoria Reading unfamiliar text aloud in any language is a complicated process and is generally much harder...

Kunming Weather in May Weather: It is warm during the day and cool at night. This is good...

The Top 10 FAQs About the Great Wall 1. Can you really see the Great Wall from Outer...

Top Things to Do in Chengdu Chengdu is one of the historic cities in China as well as the...

Zhangjiajie Weather in March 2026: Shoulder Season Tips March marks a transition into spring in...

Preparing for the HSK 1 exam is an exciting journey into the world of Mandarin Chinese. This foundational test assesses your ability to understand...

Expanding vocabulary beyond everyday language can be challenging. The problem is that because these words aren’t used in daily conversations very...

Suzhou Transport - How to Get To and Around the City Suzhou, the historic garden paradise, is...

China Adoption Heritage Tours As one of China's largest and most successful online tour...

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

Guiyang to Guangzhou High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Beiguanfang Hutong - My Favorite Hutong in Beijing Hutong refers to a type of alley that...

Hong Kong Apps: The Top 10 for Travelers/Expats The increasing use of smartphones and apps...

Tibet Weather in June: What to Do and Travel Tips June is one of the best months to visit...

6-Day Chongqing and Chengdu Tour with Wulong and Dazu Vibrant Cities and Beyond In 2025,...

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

Shudu Lake Shudu Lake (also known as Shu Dugang Lake) is in the north-east of Shangri-La County...

Cost of Living in Chengdu Cost of Living in ChengduMay 19, 2025Cost of Living in ChengduChengdu, the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province, is...

Kāi xīn 开心 Happy Hài pà 害怕 Scared Kùn le 困了 Sleepy È le 饿了 Hungry Kě le 渴了 Thirsty Lèi le 累了 Tired If you consider having your kid...

Jinan-Qingdao High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Dali Top 10 Attractions and TopThings to Do Dali has breathtaking natural scenery and is a...

Top 5 Personality Traits of Chinese People | That’s Mandarin Top 5 Personality Traits of Chinese People | That’s MandarinMar 10, 20255 Common...

If you’ve ever been part of a Chinese group chat, sat through a tense dinner conversation, or watched a viral drama on Tiktok, you’ve probably come...

5 Essential Chinese New Year Dishes <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

As you might have noticed, Hacking Chinese was down for almost a week and went online again only this morning. The server that hosted the site...

Western China Food - Xinjiang, Tibetan Cuisines Western China is mainly Xinjiang...

How to Plan a Trip to Beijing and Guilin (2026) Beijing and Guilin are must-visit cities for...

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

8-Day Guangzhou and Chaoshan Highlights Tour A Canvas of Heritage and Horizon This 8-day...

Editor’s note: This article is eight years old, but Hacking Chinese Resources is still going strong! In March 2022, we reached 500 resources, which...

You can learn Chinese entirely for free, but paid resources can sometimes make the process more efficient and enjoyable. Sometimes, investing...

The Top 10 Careers for Foreigners in China (Expat Jobs) As China is rapidly becoming a...

25-Day Beijing, Xian, Zhangye, Xining, Lhasa, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang and Guilin...

How to Plan a Trip to Harbin: Ice Festival and Itinerary Ideas World-renowned for its Ice and...

One-Day Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Tour Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Tour As the...

Best YouTube Channels for Learning Mandarin Chinese Learning Mandarin Chinese, one of the world’s most spoken languages, has become increasingly...

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a favorite festival of the Chinese people, celebrated on the 15th day of the...

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10 Facts about Puyi You Didn't Know Puyi was the last emperor of China. His life was full of...

Top 10 Things to Do in Qinghai Qinghai is definitely a great destination for people who love...

Explore China's 7 Most Scenic Train Journeys China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

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

I have taught a fair amount of writing in various languages and have been on the receiving end of even more. The main problem as I see it is that...

I’m sure many readers are familiar with the term process writing, because it’s used by many teachers when teaching native speakers and second...

Horses' Horoscope 2026

Chinese Batik: Wax Printing Wax printing, also known as batik, is one of the three ancient...

Chengdu Weather in November 2026: What to See and Travel Tips Weather: November is a bit chilly...

Yellow River (Huang He River): World's Muddiest River The Yellow River (Huang He in Mandarin or...

Erdaoqiao Market With an area of 8,818 square meters (94,916 square feet), Erdaoqiao Market is...

Events Recap | That’s Mandarin March Highlights The month of March was such an action-packed time at That’s Mandarin 🔥You’ve played mahjong, made...

How to Plan a Trip to China and South Korea Planning a trip to China and South Korea could be...

Top 4 Sky-High Bridges in Guizhou: Which One to Visit? Guizhou is home to 49 of the world's 100...

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

Shanghai Massage Centers and Spas There are many massage centers and spas in Shanghai: from...

“Guanxi” in China: Use Them To Your Advantage In Chinese, the word guanxi (关系)has two basic meanings – “relationship” and “connections”.It’s not...

SAT Ⅱ Chinese Test Preparation...

As an experienced Mandarin teacher working with children from diverse backgrounds, I often see how non-Chinese students and their families are...

Chinese Food Tours Chinese food with its variety and complexity is undoubtedly one of the...

Harbin-Qiqihar Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Xi'an Small Wild Goose Pagoda: a Complete Visiting Guide Small Wild Goose Pagoda is located in...

Chinese Food 7 Flavors and Tastes in Chinese + Must-Try Dishes Tea Guide: 7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea Chinese Table Manners and Etiquette...

FREE Chinese Pocket Guide: Master the Trickiest Pinyin Pronunciations <!-- Pinyin chart ...

One of my favourite games recently is called Codenames. It’s a simple word game that is as simple as it is ingenious. While the game is designed...

Dogs' Horoscope 2025

4-Day Shanghai and Its Neighbors Tour by High Speed Train Shanghai and Its Neighbors Tour by...

Chongming Island Located on the estuary of Yangtze River, Chongming Island is the third...

Mandarin Chinese Words Used To Describe Quantity Imagine you’ve been studying Chinese very hard and you want to find an appropriate word that you...

Chinese folktales have an extraordinary power to ignite the imagination of children, especially those without a Chinese background. These stories,...

Your Guide to Colors in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Ultimate Singles' Day Wrap Up <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Kunming South Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Top Shanghai Tours 2026 As China's hub of economy, fashion, and shopping, Shanghai offers...

Baishui Terrace With an altitude of 2,380 meters (7,808 feet) above sea level, the Bai Shui...

7-Day Longji Rice Terraces, Li River, and Yulong River Hiking Tour Explore the Peaceful...

Shenzhen Weather - Best Time to Visit Shenzhen is in a humid subtropical climate zone with...

Learning Chinese can sometimes lack structure and feel confusing, especially if you study on your own. There are few reliable reference points, and...

The Best and the Worst Times to Visit Taiwan The best times are between fall and winter...

Xinjiang Weather in September (Travel Tips for First-Timers) September weather in Xinjiang is...

Hong Kong Weather in November 2025: Top Things to Do Many local people and travelers believe...

This lesson will teach you the 7 most common ways for making self-introduction in Chinese. Let’s look at the following examples together, shall...

Learning to read Chinese comes with several problems, many of them unique. First, if you read something before the age of electronic dictionaries,...

  Listening is in my opinion the most important skill to focus on when learning Chinese. Listening not only provides the input you need to learn...

Hui Cuisine - China's Wild Cuisine Anhui cuisine is one of the lesser known of the...

Double 11: The Biggest Online Shopping Festival in the World Double 11 is also called Singles'...

16-Day Beijing, Yunnan and Jiuzhaigou Tour Classic Yunnan and Jiuzhaigou Tour Venture to the...

Hong Kong Travel Guide: All Things You Want to Know As one of Asia's most vibrant and diverse...

Something that have made me very frustrated throughout my Chinese language studies is the way my own Chinese ability has been evaluated by teachers...

Subtitles and transcripts can help you understand spoken Chinese, but do they also help you become a better listener? Should you read along, read...

The Great Wall at Gubeikou — Ancient Site of Many Battles The Great Wall at Gubeikou was...

Tianjin Cruise Port Tianjin International Cruise Home Port (Tianjin Cruise Port for short)...