Month: May 2026

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Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Philippe, is known for her linguistic abilities. In addition to being fluent in...

When we begin learning Chinese, everything feels new and exciting. Every word we learn opens new doors and moves us forward, and when we listen and...

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Shanghai Campus Meeting Room: Where Moments Shine Our Shanghai Campus’ meeting room and terrace area is a cozy corner of the school where amazing...

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Image credit: Tony Clough If you look at what methods work well for learning Chinese (or any other language), you will see the word “immersion”...

8 Fun and Not Touristy Things to Do in Chongqing You might know Chongqing through its night...

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How to Get from Xi'an Airport/Railway Station to Xi'an City Center Below, we'll introduce the...

Mid-Autumn Festival for China's Ethnic Minorities Customs of sacrificing and worshiping the...

Using Shared Bicycles in China If you’ve spent some time in China, you’ll definitely notice countless rows of colorful bicycles lining sidewalks....

Speech recognition has developed at a furious pace in recent years, from being an annoying feature few people used because it never worked, to...

The Yuan Dynasty Map This map shows the land of the Yuan Dynasty (1279 – 1368), whose capital...

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The Best Places for Brunch in Shanghai The weary, jet-lagged travelers that can't yet rise with...

Where to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing: Picks from a Local Guide Peking Roast Duck is the most...

Chinese Learner’s Guide to Luckin x Moutai Craze If you’ve been in China for the past week, you must’ve already heard the news about the new...

Are you preparing for the HSK 7-9 exams and feeling overwhelmed by the challenging reading sections? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Reading is one of...

Before I started learning Chinese, I wasn’t too keen on reading manga (Japanese for “comics”, 漫画/漫畫 in Chinese). However, while living in Taiwan, I...

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Dec 11 Wine Party (Shanghai) Are you in Shanghai on Thursday, December 11, 2025?Join our Wine Night 🍶We’d love to see you there — tasting Chinese...

Many learners of Chinese experience the same frustration: in real conversations, you often hear only parts of sentences. Subjects seem missing,...

In China’s business landscape, where relationships and mutual respect form the foundation of successful partnerships, mastering key phrases can...

Do the Chinese think differently than we do? Are cultural differences only something superficial or are there deeper, more fundamental differences...

Chinese Eating Culture - Food Lovers with Different Manners Chinese people love to eat and...

Chinese New Year's Eve: Why Is It Important and What to Do? Chinese New Year's Eve is the day...

The Tang Dynasty Map Brief introduction: Li Yuan (李渊, 566 – 635) founded the Tang Dynasty after...

kàn qíng kuàng ba. 看情况吧。 We’ll see. / It depends. Often implies uncertainty or a polite way to say “probably not.” Zhōu mò yǒu...

Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí) Correct answer: D Analysis: A. “衬衣 (chènyī)” are the daily Chinese words for “Shirt.”       The character “衬 (chèn)”...

It took five years, 300 articles and two million visits to Hacking Chinese, but now it’s finally here! I’m proud to announce the launch of… Hacking...

One of the most common questions I receive is what my flashcard deck looks like and how I think one should organise a deck of flashcards for optimum...

10 Chinese Cities with the Most Beautiful Night Scene As night falls, the lights emerging from...

The Mongol Empire Map This map shows the land of the Mongolian Empire (1271 – 1368) and the...

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Today is Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional Chinese festival that has moments of solemnity during tomb-sweeping and ancestor worship, yet it is a...

How much time are you investing into learning Chinese? Or is it maybe better to talk about it using a unit other than time, such as how many books...

Jingdezhen Travel Guide Jingdezhen (/jing-der-jnn/), originally called Changnan, is in...

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One-Day Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Hiking Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

The reading part of the IGCSE Chinese examination often presents significant challenges to many students. However, it is an integral component....

Are you feeling stuck with your Mandarin skills, especially while preparing for the HSK4 exam? Many learners have a tough time grasping key phrases...

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When starting to learn Chinese, most students are driven by a strong motivation to learn. But it is with language learning as it is with most...

Dunhuang's Mingsha Mountains (Singing Sand Dunes) In ancient times, Chinese caravans traveled...

Travel from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie: Flights, Trains & Tours Shanghai and Zhangjiajie are...

中国工人入选时代周刊 (Zhōngguó gōngrén rùxuǎn shídài zhōukān) Chinese Worker Selected as Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” On Dec.16, 2009, “the...

Staring at a Chinese menu filled with mysterious characters? Tired of pointing randomly and hoping for the best? You’re not alone. What if I told...

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A few years ago during a lecture I held focusing on strategies for learning Chinese, a student asked me a good but unusual question: Why do we need...

The HSK (汉语水平考试, Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is the dominant proficiency test for learners of Chinese. As such, its main purpose is to assess the...

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Chengdu History Highlights: Chengdu's 6 Most Famous People Chengdu (成都) literally means...

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Pronunciation is one of the most important things to focus on as a beginner. Clear pronunciation makes communication easier, and nothing is more...

Zhu Yuanzhang - First Emperor of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang, also known as Emperor Hongwu...

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Dr. Sun Yatsen's Former Residence Accolades The leader of the anti-Qing revolution named...

Stroke order example for the character 顺, “sequence”. I remember learning to write Chinese characters for the first time. It was difficult to get...

This picture is not at all representative of what the Linkou campus looked like, but I really liked this lake. It’s time to continue the story of...

Monkey Horoscope 2026

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What to Pack for Great Wall Trips Before you go to the Great Wall, you should know what...

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The Best TikTok Channels for Learning Mandarin Chinese In the vibrant world of TikTok, where creativity and education intersect, Mandarin Chinese...

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Yunnan Maps Maps of Yunnan: including Yunnan's location in China, Yunnan regional map, and a...

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1-Day Wolong Panda Volunteer Program Tour Explore the Real Hometown of Wild Pandas Wolong...

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A widespread myth about learning Chinese is that you will master the language simply by moving abroad to live in an immersion environment. However,...

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Ejina Desert Poplar Forest, Inner Mongolia Located in Dalaihob (Dalaihubu Township 达来呼布镇),...

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Best Places to Make Suits in Shanghai Numerous stores for custom tailoring suits are...

A language is a complex system for communication that can be broken down on many levels, but which level should you focus on and why? To make it...

Language learning can be divided into two major “directions”: bottom-up and top-down. Bottom-up learning means that you focus on the parts, then...

Image from The Simpsons S13E4: A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love. Writing is an important part of learning Chinese. The written word allows us to...

Chinese Food Ingredients — What Chinese Eat Chinese love to eat, and Chinese food includes a...

Yuan Dynasty, Mongol China History, Facts & Achievements Founded by Kublai Khan, leader of...

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For many non-Chinese families, learning Mandarin often starts with practical phrases or perhaps a general interest in Chinese culture. But what if...

The more I teach and learn Chinese, the more convinced I become that mainstream classroom teaching focuses too much on low-volume, high-difficulty...

Top 10 Interesting Chinese New Year Games and Activities Chinese New Year games include...

Hangzhou Transportation: Getting to Hangzhou by Air, Train, and Coach Hangzhou has a...

China Weather in May & Top Places to Visit in 2026 May is one of the best months to visit...

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The Top 10 Traditional Chinese Instruments You Might Hear There were more than 70 types of...

18-Day Beijing, Xian, Luoyang, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, ShanghaiTour Classic China Nature and...

Qinghai Travel Guide Kumbum Monastery Qinghai (青海), which literally means 'blue sea', is an...

At the moment, there are roughly 150 articles on Hacking Chinese and although I doubt that anyone has read all of them (apart from myself,...

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Ancient China Maps This page collects maps of major Chinese dynasties in Chinese history. All...

6-Day Hong Kong and Guilin Highlights Tour The Busting City and Rural Area of China For...

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Beijing Hutong Half-Day Walking Tours If you are excited about walking through the...

Zhangjiajie Small Group Day Tours Zhangjiajie is in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in...

4-Day Mt. Siguniang Summit Expedition Tour Reward Yourself with a Mountain How long since...

Guangzhou Nightlife What do you do at night in Guangzhou? Guangzhou is an international...

How to Get from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station The 37-mile (or 58km) trip from...

Xiamen International Cruise Terminal Nothing says hustle and bustle like the growing economy...

Half-Day Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Discovery Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Mapo doufu (麻婆豆腐), a Popular Chinese Tofu Dish Mápó dòufu (麻婆豆腐) is a classic spicy 🌶 tofu and meat 🥩 dish from Sichuan province in China.So today,...

Should you write your Chinese texts by hand or is typing better? How do you use unfamiliar words when writing? How can AI help you improve...

Grandview Park Grandview Park, alos named asDaguan Park in Chinese, is located at the terminus...

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Datong-Taiyuan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Plan a Shanghai to Hangzhou Day Trip Shanghai is a modern metropolis in the Yangtze...

Chinese Lantern Festival 2026: Mar. 3, Traditions, Food, Events On the 15th day of the first...

Wǒ jǐn kuài chǔ lǐ. 我尽快处理。 I’ll handle it as soon as possible. Shāo hòu huí fù. 稍后回复。 I’ll reply later. Zàn shí yǒu diǎn máng....

Suzhou Food Suzhou could be a paradise for gourmets. Suzhou cuisine features slightly...

Badaling Great Wall: Unique Experience and Travel Tips Badaling Great Wall is the closest...

3-Day Zhongwei Desert Tour with Winery Experience A Sip of Desert Wilderness Laughing and...

The Mural in Baisha Village Overview Baisha Old Town is one of the oldest towns in...

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Gān bēi！ 干杯！ Cheers! Hē yī bēi！ 喝一杯！ Have a drink! Wǒ gān le, nǐ suí yì！ 我干了，你随意！ I’m drinking it, you do as you like! (playful, casual)...

Listening is an essential skill in language learning, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening...

Kunming Weather in July Weather: July is part of the rainy and warm monsoon season. It isn't...

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the Centerpiece of Modern Shanghai Standing by the bank of the...

Hong Kong Weather in August August is the Wettest Month of Hong Kong Hong Kong in...

HSK Level 4: Downloadable Test Students at this level should feel comfortable commenting on a wide range of subjects and issues related to life,...

Guest Blogs & Media The Meaning Of Different Colors In Chinese Culture Breaking Down Barriers: Movies and TV Shows in Chinese Language...

How to Get a SIM Card in China No matter if you’re coming to China for a short or long term, getting a local SIM card will save you a lot of time,...

A new semester has just begun and it’s time for another Hacking Chinese meet-up. This means that we meet in a restaurant, café or other location to...

Visit Siguniangshan Mountain from Chengdu: A Complete Guide Siguniang Mountain (四姑娘山), also...

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The Best Shanghai Restaurants - Something for Everyone Shanghai has a vast range of...

What You‘ll Actually Hear in a Real Consultation. You walk into a clinic in China. You‘ve learned some medical Chinese. You know words like...

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Huā 花 Flower Huā hěn piào liàng. 花很漂亮。 The flowers are pretty. Shù 树 Tree Zhè kē shù hěn gāo。 这棵树很高。 This tree is very tall. Yè zi...

There is a saying in English that goes, “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” In Chinese, this same phrase can be translated as...

The Differences Between Tourist Restaurants and Local Restaurants Good food is very important...

The Tastiest 10 Dim Sum Restaurants in Hong Kong If you're touring Hong Kong, you probably...

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3-Day Mount Siguniang Tour from Chengdu A Paradise for Photographers and Hikers This 3-day...

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Top 5 Most Popular Apps in China for 2025 Top 5 Most Popular Apps in China for 2025Feb 25, 2025The 5 Most Popular Apps in China Must-Have Apps for...

There are two ways you can get Chinese into your brain: through your ears by listening and through your eyes by reading. You can only say and...

Fuxian Lake Travel Guide-Not Only the Underwater City Fuxian Lake, located in Yunnan, is one of...

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Watching TV is a great way to learn languages. It combines lots of useful Chinese words and phrases while providing rich context because of the...

How to Plan a Trip to Kunming 2026: Itinerary, Hotels. Transport As the capital of Yunnan...

How to Plan a Trip to Yunnan 2026: Where to Go, Itinerary Yunnan province, in southwest China,...

Beijing Weather in October 2026: Weather Tips & Autumn Leaves Weather: Beijing gets cooler...

2020: Year of the Metal Rat 2020 is the year of the Rat. We’re saying goodbye to the Year of the Pig and welcoming the symbol of the new year – the...

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“I studied Chinese for six years in school but still can’t say hardly anything in the language.” “If you learn on your own, you can become fluent...

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