Month: March 2026

Chinese Measure Words (Part 3): Events, Buildings & Structures Introduction & Full List Part 1:  People, Animals,...

Learn Chinese Relative Addresses in an Easy Way – Father`s Side English Chinese Pinyin Audio Grandpa on the...

Learn Chinese in Montreal: Which Classes and Tutors are Right for You? Montreal has a worldwide reputation as one of North...

Where To Find the Best Chinese Graded Readers Reading is one of the most efficient ways to put your Chinese skills into...

Describing Actions with 得(de) in Chinese: Tips and Examples When it comes to describing actions in more detail, English relies...

108 Chinese New Year Greeting Phrases and Sentences! Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Today I gather some interesting phrases...

Cracking the Wisdom of Chinese Idioms Here are two facts about Chinese idioms:  there are lots and lots of them, and for the most...

Learn Chinese Vocabulary in an Easy Way –Nouns Part 4   English Chinese Pinyin Audio Beach 沙滩 shā tān...

3 Sets of Similar Chinese Words…or are they? Chinese is a rich language with a vast vocabulary – every nuance of a given...

Chinese Handwriting Practice, One Stroke at A Time: A Comprehensive Guide Being able to write by hand in English is a skill we...

20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 1) Part 1: Questions 1 ~ 5 Part 2: Questions 6 ~ 10 Part...

Various ways to say “May I” in Chinese Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘May I’ in...

Various ways to say “How are you” in Chinese The common expressions 你好吗？(Nǐ hǎo ma?) 你怎么样？(Nǐ zěnmeyàng?) 吃饭了吗？(Chīfàn...

Chinese Textbook Review – Developing Chinese (发展汉语) The Developing Chinese (2nd edition) has been published based on the...

Why You Should Learn to Write Chinese Characters by Hand and How to Start “Should I learn to handwrite Chinese characters?”...

忽然 vs 突然: an analysis of the word “suddenly” in Chinese When you want to express “all of a sudden” or “suddenly”, there are two...

A Thematic Learning Approach – Exploring Body-Related Chinese Characters Learning Chinese characters can be challenging due to...

Various ways to say “How come” in Chinese The common expressions and their uses in sentences 怎么 (zěnme)        Subject + 怎么...

An Introduction to the Pivotal Sentence in Chinese Grammar Are you struggling with understanding the Pivotal Sentence structure...

The Chinese Learn Languages to Succeed. What About You? Having lived in China as well as other countries around the world for...

How to Type in Chinese Many foreigners are often confused about how Chinese people type Chinese characters on their cellphones...

Useful Phrases for Spring Festival Celebrations 春节 / Chūn jié (Spring Festival / Chinese New Year) is the most colorful,...

8 Things You Might Not Know About Chinese New Year You might have heard a few things about Chinese New Year already. You’ve...

Mastering Chinese Characters Through Radicals – Understanding the Three Drops of Water Radical A radical in Chinese is a...

The Chinese Way to Use ‘make’ When I learned English, ‘make’ was a verb, which always confused me. For me, there are too many...

“Almost” The Same – A Comparison of 差点儿, 几乎, and 差不多 When delving into the world of Chinese language and texts, you’ll often...

English Idioms with Chinese Origins Have you ever wondered where idioms come from? Well, being one of the oldest civilizations...

常常(cháng cháng) VS往往(wǎng wǎng): The Many Ways of Using the word “Often” in Chinese Discovering the nuances of language is a...

Various ways to say “Well done” in Chinese The common expressions 干得好 (gàn de hǎo) 干得漂亮 (gàn de piàoliang) The...

How To Use The Structural Particle “地” In Chinese Grammar The structural particle 地 (de), which contains the components 土 (tǔ)...

Translating “can” into Chinese: 可以 (kě yǐ), 会 (huì) and能 (nénɡ) As you get a little more confident with learning Chinese, some...

Learn Chinese Relative Addresses in an Easy Way – Mother`s Side English Chinese Pinyin Audio Grandpa on the...

Mastering Chinese Verb Continuity: How to Use 在, 正, 正在, and 着 When learning a new language, one of the fundamental aspects to...

All about Chinese New Year: taboos, wishes and magic words Chinese New Year is a little early this year, I just can’t wait for...

The Extended Usages of “起来”(qǐlái ) and “下去”(xiàqu) The Chinese language is rich with a variety of directional verbs that add...

Monthly Digest of Chinese Learning – Jan 2015 There is an abundance of wonderful Chinese learning blogs and articles on the...

Various ways to say “Sorry” and Accept Apologies in Chinese The common expressions to say “sorry” 对不起 (duì bù qǐ) ...

Chinese Words and Phrases About Relationships The relationship between couples is just like sugar—sweet and sticky; while between...

HSK1 Exam Tips and Advice on Listening Section Hey friends, how is your Chinese learning going? Are you preparing the HSK exams?...

The Major Differences Between 两(liǎng) and 二(èr) Numbers are often one of the first topics that learners tackle when starting a...

For the Love of Characters! Introducing the Block-Headed Hula Girl and Other Useful Silliness Chinese characters are beautiful,...

Various ways to say “Get Ready” in Chinese The common expressions 准备 (zhǔnbèi) 做好准备 (zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi) 准备好 (zhǔnbèi...

狗年 The Year of Dog 2018 Now that 2018 is upon us, it is also nearing the time of a new lunar year on the Chinese calendar, and...

Learn Chinese Relative Addresses in an Easy Way –relatives in my family English Chinese PinYin Audio Father 爸爸...

Learn Chinese Vocabulary in an Easy Way – Body part 3 English Chinese(Characters) Chinese(Pinyin) Audio Throat...

Chinese Pronunciation: The Complete Guide for Beginner Mastering Mandarin Chinese begins with solid pronunciation. No matter...

Mastering Chinese Prepositions: When to Use 从, 离, 向 and 往 If you’ve been learning Mandarin for over a year, you’ve probably...

Learn How to Study Chinese Bigrams with WCC Bigrams App The WCC Bigrams App is a flashcard app that drills the learner on the...

Some Unique and Confusing Chinese Expressions That You Will Definitely Meet in Daily Life Beyond the most commonly taught...

12 Chinese Proverbs about Love Without a doubt, Love is a common theme throughout history because it is one of the most powerful...

Various ways to say “get better” in Chinese The common expressions 康复 (kāngfù) 好起来 (hǎo qǐlái) The extended phrases...

Topic-Oriented Method: The Most Efficient Way to Learn Hundreds of Chinese Characters We have introduced many different...

9 Tips to Help You Choose Chinese Lessons by Skype You know you want to take Skype Chinese lessons because it’s a convenient and...

Reviewing FluentU: An interactive approach to learning Chinese Online Chinese Tutors 1:1 online tutoring 100%...

Various ways to say “Do you mind” in Chinese The common expression 你介意吗？(Nǐ jièyì ma?)        This is a direct translation...

A Collection of Resources for Learning Chinese Characters– Books, Videos, Courses, Apps, Tools Many Chinese learners initially...

Various ways to say “What is your name” in Chinese The common expressions 你叫什么？(Nǐ jiào shénme?) 你叫什么名字？(Nǐ jiào shénme...

Cantonese vs. Mandarin: Key Differences, Learning Advantages and Challenges You may often hear people refer singularly to “the...

Recommendation: Over 40 Resources for Studying Mandarin There are lots of awesome resources for learning Chinese This may...

5 Common Chinese Interjections to Add Tonal Color -啊(a) 吧(ba) 呢(ne) 啦(la) 嘛(ma) An interjection is an exclamation, especially...

Periodical Quora Q&As Digest about Chinese Learning – April 2015 Do you have inquiries about learning Chinese or about...

Various ways to say “Are you sure?” in Chinese Table of Contents The common expressions 你确定吗？(Nǐ quèdìng ma?) The uses...

Various ways to say “How’s it going” in Chinese The common expressions ……怎么样？ (…… zěnmeyàng?) The extended phrases to...

Interesting Idioms & Slang that use Monkey in Chinese – 猴 (hóu) According to the Chinese zodiac, the Monkey (猴, hóu) is the...

Mastering 把 Sentences: Key Uses and Examples for Chinese Learners Whether you clicked on this article hoping to discover...

Various ways to say “look pretty” in Chinese The common expressions 漂亮 (piàoliang)  好看 (hǎokàn) 美 (měi) 迷人...

Top 100 Common Business Chinese Phrases & Expressions Foreign people who want to do business in China or with Chinese people...

Tips and Tricks for Learning Chinese with ChatGPT I began learning Mandarin seven years ago, at a time when online resources...

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

Where to Go at Night in Xi'an: Local Guide's Authentic Picks Xi'an is a world-renowned ancient...

Beihai Park in Beijing: Worth Visiting? Beihai Park may not be as famous as other attractions...

The Beautiful Hills of Moganshan — Hangzhou Expat Retreat If you are in China and are looking...

Suzhou Weather in May Weather: May marks the transition between spring and summer. The...

8-Day Chengdu Pandas, Sichuan Cuisine and Lhasa Tibetan culture Tour Chengdu and Lhasa...

5-Day Chengdu and Hailuogou Tour A Song of Ice and Fire This is a recommendation for people...

Wuwei Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Wuwei Wuwei Region covers an area of 33,000...

Best Moments of 2023 at That’s Mandarin 2023 was a year of the new beginnings.Join us on the journey back in time to the best moments 2023✨More...

We have now reached the first milestone in the sensible character learning challenge 2014! What does this mean? That depends on whether or not...

Wu Zetian: Tang Dynasty Empress and Emperor Wu Zetian (624–705) was the only female emperor in...

Top 13 Places You Should Visit in China in Summer There is definitely something about China's...

The Laolongtou Great Wall Section ('Old Dragon's Head') Laolongtou ('Old Dragon's Head') is...

Huangshan Weather in September Weather: September is one of the best months to tour weatherwise...

To learn Chinese, you need to immerse yourself in the language. This can be done wherever you are and from day one. Yet many beginner lessons in...

Logging your language learning not only allows you to verify that you’re doing the right things, it also makes learning more visible and helps...

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

Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark, Ghost Town Yardang National Geopark is a wonderful park in...

How to Plan a Trip to China and Bali 2026 If you are interested in the culture and history of...

Shenzhen Baoan Airport INTRODUCTION Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (IATA Airport...

Summer Palace in Beijing: How to Visit The Summer Palace is the best-preserved imperial garden...

Zongzi at Dragon Boat Festival: Why Eat and How to Make/Eat? When Dragon Boat Festival comes...

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Plan a Trip to Guilin and Zhangjiajie 2026 — All You Need to Know When it comes to Guilin and...

The Smart & Fast Way to Secure Your Train Tickets - China Train Booking App China Train Ticket...

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

Urumqi Weather in July Weather: July in Urumqi is typically hot in the day, and mild in the...

Upcoming Eventsevents at That’s Mandarin in 2026Join in our cultural events, mahjong nights, and more!JanuaryFeb 5 | Write 春联 (Chūnlián), or Spring...

Mastering Chinese isn’t just about learning vocabulary and grammar; it’s about understanding the colloquial expressions and phrases that native...

This week’s podcast episode (number 196) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about listening comprehension in Chinese....

Chinese Chopsticks - Legends, How to Use Them, and Taboos The earliest chopsticks were...

China to Vietnam Train Travel China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Changchun Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Changchun Changchun only has a history of 200...

Yī fú 衣服 Clothes Wǒ yǒu xīn yī fú. 我有新衣服。 I have new clothes. Mào zi 帽子 Hat Wǒ dài mào zi. 我戴帽子。 I wear a hat. Xié zi 鞋子 Shoes Wǒ...

How to Write a Formal Email in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Introduction to Chinese Zodiac Animals <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Fish & Seafood Dishes - What Kinds of Fish and Seafood Chinese Eat Fish is popular all over...

How to Eat in China — Chinese Table Manners As a guest at a meal, one should be particular...

First Pier of the Great Wall — Western End of the Ming Great Wall of China The "First Pier of...

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

Movies, Mahjong & Baduanjin: September at That’s Mandarin Movies, Mahjong & Baduanjin: September at That’s MandarinSep 30, 2025Busy...

Learning Chinese as an adult can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding its sentence structure. Unlike English,...

6-Day Sanya and Wanning Tour The Sanya Best and the Hainan Little-Known Beauties While...

Common Chinese Dishes Menu Drinks Chinese Breakfast Rice Noodles ...

Best Times to Visit the Great Wall of China | Weather, Scenery and Packing The Great Wall of...

Huanghuacheng Great Wall - the “Lakeside Great Wall” The Huanghuacheng Great Wall, 75 km...

Chengdu Weather in October 2026: Travel Tips Weather: October is mild and cool, around 21°C...

The Top 10 Things to Do in Central, Hong Kong Central District is the heart of Hong Kong and...

8 Chinese Words Borrowed From English That Will Finally Make Sense to You <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Hiking Spots in Xinjiang Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has the largest area in China. There...

7-Day Classic Taiwan Tour The Legend of Sun and Moon In one week, we will take you to...

Xiamen Weather in July Weather: The weather is often fine, and the UV radiation is most...

11-Day Imperial and Scenic China Family Tour Discover the Modern Cities and Countryside of...

Shenzhen - City Intro and Travel Guide Shenzhen's location in China Just 40 years ago,...

4 More Chinglish Phrases That Will Really Help You Learn Chinese: Part 2 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast? What do Chinese usually eat for breakfast?It’s true that a good breakfast will provide you with enough...

Nǐ tài mǐn gǎn le. 你太敏感了。 You’re too sensitive. Nǐ wèi shén me zhè me zài yì? 你为什么这么在意？ Why do you care so much? Nǐ xiǎng...

Yī qǐ wán! 一起玩! Play together! Gěi nǐ. 给你。 Here you go. Wǒ xǐ huan gēn nǐ wán. 我喜欢跟你玩。 I like playing with you. Wǒ men zuò hǎo péng yǒu...

Nǐ zài zuò shén me? 你在做什么？ What are you doing? Wǒ zài zuò zuò yè. 我在做作业。 I’m doing homework. Wǒ zài kàn shū. 我在看书。 I’m reading. Wǒ zài tīng...

Names of Animals in Chinese are WAY Better Than in English! <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Chinese Insults: How to Name-Call Like a Pro (Part 1) <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Top 14 Vegetarian Dishes in China You Should Try Although China has a reputation...

What Was the Great Wall of China Made of? The construction materials of the Great Wall...

Toilets on Chinese Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Want to order an Americano the natural way? This one-minute breakdown shows you how to order coffee like a native speaker—confident and smooth!...

Learning is often a matter of taking something new and connecting it to something you already know; a process of using the familiar to make sense of...

All serious learners face the same problem: Regardless how diligent we are and how efficient our studying is, there are only 24 hours in a day. This...

While the Chinese New Year isn’t here yet (January 25th, in case you were wondering), we have now left 2019 behind us. For the ninth time, I will be...

Guangzhou Golf Courses 1. Nansha Golf Course 南沙高尔夫球场 Address: Luwan Area, Nansha...

Top 12 Handpicked Attractions in Lijiang with Travel Tips Lijiang is a famous tourist...

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

Beijing West Railway Station - Map, Bus, Tips, and Travel Routes China Train Ticket Booking China...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in February 2026: Is It Worth Visiting? Weather: February is still snow...

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

Wuhan-Hefei High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Discover the History of Hong Kong in a Day Seeing more of the history of Hong Kong isn't that...

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

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

Feilai Temple Overview Feilai Temple is along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway. It is 10 kilometers...

What to Expect from Hotel Breakfasts in China The Chinese hotel breakfast experience is one...

Aug 21 | Movie Night Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Thursday, August 21, 2025?Come and watch Chinese movies with us at the Movie Night!EVENT...

Image source: pixabay.com/en/users/PublicDomainPictures/ Improving writing beyond your speaking ability requires two things: exposure to written...

China Weather in April 2026: Where to Go (Smart Pre-Season Pick) April is considered a...

Macau Weather in March Weather: March is cool, generally comfortable, and fairly dry. The wet...

Please fill in the blanks with the correct answer based on the picture. A.  Àn (暗) B. Hēi (黑)    Fángjiān tài __ le, kàn bù qīng lǐmiàn yǒu...

18-Day Classic China Tour with Yunnan China Essence and South Discovery Catch the core of...

Learning a new language can be a joyful and interesting journey, and Mandarin is no exception. This article explores the grammatical challenges...

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3-Week Must-See Places China Tour Including Holy Tibet A Grand Exploration of China It's...

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

How to Write a Formal Letter in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Suzhou Attractions from Gardens to Water Towns Suzhou is a city with historical significance...

Five Traditional Chinese Art Forms You Need to Know <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

5 Must Read Books About Chinese History <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

How to Visit Mian Mountain – Birthplace of the Qingming Festival If you're already visiting...

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Dong Chinese | Great Tool to Learn Chinese The Best Tool to Learn MandarinChinese learning has become extremely popular around the world. One of...

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7 Ways To Improve Chinese Reading Skills In China Reading skills are vital, not only for high-level proficiency of the Chinese language, but also...

It’s hard for outsiders to understand the challenge Chinese characters pose for learners. Some people think that it’s akin to learning a new...

The more you listen, the more you learn. The more you read, the more you learn. Input is absolutely essential when learning Chinese, as it helps you...

10 Facts on the Tang Dynasty The Tang Empire (618–907) is noted as one of the longest surviving...

Stone Drum Town Overview At the base of the mountain flanking the First Bay of the...

Xi'an Weather in November 2026: Travel Tips Weather: It is cold in November. The average daily...

18-Day New China Discovery: Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and More... Where Ancient Meets...

Heshun Ancient Village: Location, What to see Heshun is a peaceful and harmonious village...

Answer: 1. B Analysis: Wǒ jūrán yùdào gè pèng cí de! 我居然遇到个碰瓷的! I unexpectedly ran into someone who was pretending to be hit by my car in...

Lisa, a 9-year-old French girl, started learning Mandarin when she was 8. Yet, due to the differences between French and Chinese, Chinese...

Quanzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple Quanzhou lies...

Xi'an Spotlight Experiences What you expect for a Xi'an tour? You may want to see the...

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The IFC Towers The IFC complex is an important building complex for tourists. This is because...

That’s Mandarin Hangzhou Campus Welcomes Students in Our New Location We’re celebrating new beginnings! Despite more than 2 months passing since...

Hangzhou Weather in December Weather: December's weather is cold, and it feels cold due to...

Taiwan Weather in May May is a good time and popular peak season to visit all of Taiwan, with...

Ningxia Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Ningxia Shapotou Tourism Area Located in...

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

Many parents have asked how long it would take a kid to reach YCT 4 starting from zero. Let’s discuss this question in this article, at the end of...

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) exam is a significant milestone for Chinese learners, and preparing for it can be challenging. However, with the...

Yellow River Civilization: Fun Facts, Religion, Timeline, Map The Yellow River civilization or...