Month: May 2026

Aug 08 | Mahjong Night in Beijing Are you in Beijing on Thursday,Aug 08, 2024?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Niú nǎi 牛奶 Milk Wǒ měi tiān dōu hē niú nǎi. 我每天都喝牛奶。 I drink milk every day. Guǒ zhī 果汁 Juice Wǒ xǐ huān hē píng guǒ zhī....

Dragon Horoscope 2026

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Western Sichuan Itinerary in 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or more Days The visit to Western Sichuan is focused...

Xiàng mào yīng jùn 相貌英俊 Handsome appearance Qì zhì bù fán 气质不凡 Exceptional poise / Distinguished demeanor Yǒu dà jú guān 有大局观 Strategic...

Shuhe Ancient Town Shuhe Ancient Town is the earliest habitation of the Naxi ancestors. It is...

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How to Visit Universal Studios Beijing: from Your Local Guide Universal Studios Beijing is the...

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Today I’m proud to launch a new section of the website: Welcome to Hacking Chinese Challenges! “Build your language skills through daily practice...

China Customs Regulations: What to Declare and How China customs regulations let you...

Xijiang Miao Village: Is It Worth Visiting? How to Plan a Trip? Xijiang Miao Village is one of...

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

Taining Danxia Landform Danxia (/dan-sshyaa/) means'rosy cloud' and is a type of sandstone...

The Best 16 Foods You Can’t Miss in Xiamen It's said that Xiamen is a city that people can...

The Grand World of Ice and Snow Harbin Ice and Snow World, also called Harbin Grand World of...

10 Amazing Chinese New Year's Desserts to Ring in 2026 Sweet treats symbolize a sweet life in...

Shenzhen Transportation Shenzhen borders Hong Kong, and has convenient transportation to Hong...

Chinese Names of 10 Popular Superheroes Chinese Names of 10 Popular SuperheroesJun 12, 2025Chinese Names of Popular SuperheroesWhether you’re team...

Recently, I achieved a significant milestone – passing the HSK Level 5 examination. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m eager to open the doors...

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China's Top 8 Food Cities What are the best places in China for food? If you just came to China...

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7-Day Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang Winter Tour A Memorable Winter Trip in Yunnan Travel to...

6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu'er Tour Escape to the Rainforest On the southwest border of...

Chongqing Food Chongqing Hotpot Chongqing Hotpot has long been a standard kind of restaurant...

10 Cooking Verbs in Chinese There are a lot of different ways of preparing food in Chinese cuisine. Whether you’re quickly stir-frying a meal or...

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Tianjin Vegetarian Restuarants Vegetarian eating in China is not as complicated as it may seem,...

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The Top 5 Shanghai Bars If You Are on a Budget Being on a tight budget in Shanghai, and yet...

Where to Find the Best Hutong Cafes in Beijing: 8 Picks You'll Love In Beijing, where ancient...

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Chinese Vegetarian Food — a Vegetarians Guide to China Most Chinese vegetarians are vegetarian...

Shenyang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Shenyang Shenyang Imperial Palace Shenyang is...

Xiǎo 小 Small Zhè ge hěn xiǎo. 这个很小。 This is small. Wǒ yào xiǎo de. 我要小的。 I want the small one. Zhè ge tài xiǎo le. 这个太小了。...

One of the most enchanting doors to Chinese culture is tea—an ancient tradition that’s both fun and meaningful for kids. Imagine your child joining...

Navigating Chinese contracts can be a daunting task, especially for foreign businesses unfamiliar with the legal and cultural intricacies of China....

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Qin Shi Huang: Achievements, Family, Wife, Tomb & Secrets Qin Shi Huang was the first...

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Best Times to Visit Chengdu & Pandas 2026: Travel Tips Having lived in Chengdu for over...

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2-Day Modern Shanghai Discovery Tour A Journey to the Future Join us on a journey to...

The Most Romantic Places in Shanghai Shanghai has always been an alluring city of intrigue,...

Harbin Weather in April Weather: Spring springs up in April with warmer but frequently changing...

Some say that dating a native speaker is the ultimate shortcut to fluency. “You’ll learn effortlessly with a teacher always by your side!” But is...

3-Day Chaozhou and Shantou Tour A Bite of Chaoshan "If you have not been to the Chaoshan...

Best Times to Visit Harbin: Ice Festival Temperature & Packing With the same latitude as...

Christmas in China: How It's Celebrated Christmas has been steadily gaining popularity in...

Red Envelopes/Packets (Hongbao) — Significance, Amount, and How to Give A red envelope...

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Harbin Weather in November Weather: The weather gets very cold in November. It snows about 6...

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Shenzhen Shopping Shenzhen, a modern and prosperous metropolis, offers tourists great shopping...

We’ve Been Featured on China Daily! China Daily Features That’s Mandarin and NihaoCafeExciting news! This month, That’s Mandarin and NihaoCafe have...

3 Popular Types of Chinese Hot Pot Hot pot is the “fondue of the east”, but with broth instead of melted cheese or chocolate, and with raw...

Tibet Weather in December: What to Do and Travel Tips December is a great time to visit Tibet...

8-Day Northeast China Winter Holiday Tour Discover the soul of Northeast China in Winter ...

  Zhè yào zěn me chī? 这药怎么吃？ How do I take this medicine?   Yī tiān chī jǐ cì? 一天吃几次？ How many times per day?   Měi cì chī jǐ piàn?...

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Learning Chinese can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with the infamous Great Wall of Chinese (text). One way of making it easier is...

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Top 8 Things to Do in Luoyang: Beyond Longmen Grottoes Many travelers visit Luoyang just for...

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Shanghai's Live Music Scene Between the piano bars tucked into the city's ritzy five star...

Hungry Ghost Festival Like people all over the world, the Chinese have special customs...

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Walking in the Footsteps of Marco Polo — Discover 13th Century China Marco Polo was an Italian...

Shifen Waterfall: A Complete Visiting Guide Shifen Waterfall is the greatest screen...

7-Day Harbin and Mohe Tour A Journey to China's Farthest North Spend 7 days immersed in the...

Giant Meteorite Urumqi's Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum is one of China's most...

You can learn to drink hot water, master using chopsticks, and even understand the cultural importance of balance and routine. But there’s one...

三 (sān) Three, 六 (liù) Six Chinese Character: 三, Sān “三” contains the horizontal stroke 拼音 (pīnyīn) pin yin: sān 含义 (hányì)...

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Living in China 6 Famous Traditional Chinese Holidays Q&A: China eases COVID restrictions — what does it mean? COVID-19 in Shanghai After the...

Manting Park, Xishuangbanna Manting Park in Xishuangbanna used to be the Imperial Garden of the...

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The Double Ninth Festival Enjoying chrysanthemum is a kind of custom in the Double Ninth...

Urumqi Food Xinjiang people are proud of their Baked Mutton Kebabs. Kebabs can be found in the...

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Xiamen Botanical Garden Xiamen Botanical Garden, also known as Wanshi Botanical Garden (万石植物园...

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Guilin Small Group Day Tours Guilin, a masterpiece of God and an Earthly paradise, is a...

In the world of business communication, every detail matters, especially when it comes to crafting a professional email. In Chinese, the closing...

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Top Water Parks in Shanghai A burning hot summer is coming again; are you ready for dabbling in...

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The Shanghai Tower — China's Tallest Skyscraper The Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest...

Rock Cave of Lion Pass On Precious Stone Mountain (Shibaoshan in Chinese), there is a...

Bié chǎo le！ 别吵了！ Stop arguing! Bù yào zhēng le！ 不要争了！ Stop fighting over it. Suàn le suàn le, dào cǐ wéi zhǐ. 算了算了，到此为止。 Enough—let’s stop...

Many parents hesitate when it comes to letting their children learn Chinese, thinking it’s a difficult language to master. With its tones,...

You step into the bookshop, surrounded by a world of possibilities. In the Chinese section, you find just a couple of textbooks and a ‘Learn Chinese...

10 Amazing Facts to Help You Understand China's First Emperor China's First Emperor is famous...

2-Day Hangzhou Hot Spring and Skiing Getaway Trip Ski Slopes at Your Doorstep Are you...

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Tachuan Village Among the highlights around the Yellow Mountains is the village of Tachuan and...

Best Time to Visit Guizhou: Monthly Weather Guide The most pleasant seasons in Guizhou are...

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10 Interesting Facts to Help You Understand Chinese Culture China's culture stretches to the...

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Have you spent hours studying for the HSK exam, memorizing vocabulary, and perfecting exercises, yet still find yourself losing points in the...

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Bié bī wǒ! 别逼我！ Don’t push me! Bié cuī wǒ. 别催我。 Don’t rush me. Bié gěi wǒ yā lì. 别给我压力。 Don’t pressure me. Nǐ bié zǒng gǎn wǒ. 你别总赶我。...

10+ Facts (FAQs) about Genghis Khan You Didn't Know Genghis Khan (Mongolian: Chinggis Khaan) is...

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Among all Chinese traditions, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) stands out as a vibrant entry point for families eager to connect with Chinese...

I love games and storytelling, so it’s only natural that I’ve played role-playing games since I was ten or so. Since I started leaning Chinese, I...

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