Month: May 2026

The writing section of IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language is a challenge for many students. However, with effective strategies and preparation,...

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How to Plan a Trip to Guilin and Guizhou Guilin, renowned for its famous karst landforms and...

Macau Weather in June Weather: June is a hot month. There is an average high temperature of 30...

What You Don’t Know About Chinese New Year 2021 is the Year of the Ox, the ox being of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. In fact, there are...

Technology has the potential to make language learning considerably easier. While we’re not able to download kung fu skills or Chinese proficiency...

Some students ask many questions, but fail to ask the really crucial ones. Some students don’t ask at all, but might be considering these questions...

Guangzhou Weather in January: Mild Winter and Festive Atmosphere It is not cold in January in...

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Shanghai Weather in September 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: September marks the...

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/zandi2000 I think everybody knows that motivation is something you need in order to succeed. I’m naturally going to...

I’ve published more than 550 articles and 270 podcast episodes about learning Chinese, but most people don’t want to read a million words to find...

How Much Does It Cost to Travel China How much does it cost to travel China? This question...

Dazu Grottoes: How to Visit from Chongqing or Chengdu Built during the Tang and Song dynasties,...

Gubei Water Town: A Local Guide's Insider Tips Gubei Water Town, located just 1 km from the...

One Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour Hike the Picturesque Great Wall at Jinshanling ...

In Chinese business culture, idioms (成语, chéng yǔ) are not only commonly used but also serve as powerful tools for conveying ideas, principles, and...

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How to Plan a Hong Kong – Guilin Trip: Itineraries, Costs, Transport… Content Preview How...

8-Day Wangxian Valley, Wuzhen, Hangzhou and Shanghai Photo-Worthy Tour Capture the Wuxia...

12 Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Foods: Symbolic Meanings The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on...

Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou If you're in Guangzhou for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the...

China VS Russia: How Do They See Each Other? China and Russia are both influential players in the international arena. Both of them have made...

Today, we’ve compiled a guide on the format for formal letters commonly used in the writing section of the IB Chinese B exam, specifically for...

In the world of Chinese business culture, understanding “面子” (miànzi)—often translated as “face”—is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Whether...

Mount Kailash Yatra: a Pilgrimage Trek around Mt. Kailash Sacred Mount Kailash is in the...

6-Day Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie Highlights Tour Lost in the Beauty of Zhangjiajie The direct...

How to Get to and Around Yangshuo There is a saying in China that goes "Guilin's landscape is...

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Mooncake Festival 2026 in Singapore: Top Events & Dates As a country composed mostly of...

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Guangzhou Tours 2026/2027: Culinary & Tech Adventures Await Discover Guangzhou: Where...

Lijiang Weather in September Weather: September is a pleasant month weatherwise. It is cool...

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3 Chinese Radicals About The Body Radicles function as a sort of base for Chinese charactersand here we will look at3 Chinese radicals that have to...

7 Useful Chinese Words For Hiking The Most Useful Chinese Words For HikingAutumn is here!It’s a perfect time to travel,go on an adventure,and spend...

Top 10 Buzzwords of 2024 in China: Chinese Language Trends Top 10 Buzzwords of 2024 in China: Chinese Language TrendsDec 5, 2024Top 10 Buzzwords of...

I first launched Hacking Chinese to answer the question of how I could have learnt in a better way, hence the current tagline “A Better Way of...

Mount Lu National Park - The Lu Mountains This scenic mountain range is famous in China for its...

Tianjin Muslim Restaurants Heping District 1. 1618 Mansion Located at a former residence...

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

The Top 10 FREE Things to Do in Hong Kong 1. Peruse the Avenue of Stars -HK's No. 1 Tourist...

Jīn tiān 今天 Today Zuó tiān 昨天 Yesterday Míng tiān 明天 Tomorrow Hòu tiān 后天 The day after tomorrow Shàng wǔ 上午 Morning Xià wǔ 下午...

For some, the allure of Chinese lies in language and culture, but for many, practical utility is more important. So, how long do you have to study...

Over 300 Famous People Have Visited the Great Wall - See Our Top 30 There is a saying...

15-Day Journey into Yunnan-Guizhou'sEthnic Culture & Scenic Wonders A High-Altitude...

2-Day Pingyao Highlights Tour Pingyao Highlights Tour If you're interested in Chinese...

What would it be like when hip-hop meets Chinese stilts? See this video below. “街舞 (jiēwǔ) Hip-hop” was first introduced into China in 1980s, and...

Bù yào le 不要了 I don’t want it anymore Wǒ bù yào le. 我不要了。 I’m done. Wǒ bù chī le. 我不吃了。 I don’t want to eat anymore. Wǒ bù...

太养眼啦～（Tài yǎng yǎn la）– A feast for the eyes! 笑起来超甜！（Xiào qǐ lái chāo tián）– Your smile is so sweet! 超有范儿！（Chāo yǒu fànr）– Such a vibe! 又美又飒 (Yòu...

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Leshan Giant Buddha: Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting I am a local from Leshan. Since I was...

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Beijing Weather in January: Things to Do & Travel Tips (2026) Weather: January is the...

Xiamen Weather in April Weather: The weather continues to warm up in April, and the month...

Where to Stay in Xiamen: 3 Best Areas, Top Hotels Knowing where to stay in Xiamen, and...

This post marks the second milestone in the sensible character learning challenge 2014, which means that we are roughly halfway! Just like last...

In a recent article, I talked about the pros and cons of taking a course that’s too difficult for you. We saw that if you have the time, motivation...

Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines mainly provides domestic flights to major cities in China...

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

Harbin Weather in February Weather: Temperatures rise a bit from the coldest month of January,...

Hong Kong Cruise Ports — Location, Transport, and Shore Excursions Hong Kong, with a great...

Urumqi Weather in February Weather: February in Urumqi is very cold and very dry. It is not...

5 Interesting Facts About Life of Chinese People The Most Interesting Facts About Life of Chinese PeopleIf you have the opportunity to study or...

Videos are ideal for learning Chinese. The visual element makes the content more comprehensible and engaging, resulting in effective and enjoyable...

Eating with Kids in China — What You Need to Know Having enjoyable meals during a trip is so...

Taiwan Weather in December December is a great time to visit Taiwan. The weather is mild, with...

Best Times to Visit Huangshan: Weather Tips for All Months Huangshan (a city and region in...

Shanghai Train Stations Shanghai is the hub of China's railway network. They are daily trains...

Top Chinese Dating Apps It’s so much easier to learn Chinese if you have Chinese friends! It’s always fun to explore another culture by chatting...

This article is about a very simple technique you can use to get more out of the study materials you have and improve your Chinese listening...

Liuyuan-Urumqi Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing vs Shanghai: Which is Better to Visit? (City Comparisons) Beijing vs Shanghai, which...

Chinese Visa GuideFOR THAT'S MANDARIN STUDENTSSo, you’ve decided to learn Chinese with us. That’s fantastic! Now let’s sort out your visa. No matter...

  Have you heard of China’s version of Valentine’s Day? It’s called Qixi Festival (七夕节, qī xī jié)—a celebration of love with a story over 2,000...

Wǒ shì zuò shì chǎng de. 我是做市场的。 I work in marketing. Wǒ shì zuò xiāo shòu de. 我是做销售的。 I work in sales. Wǒ shì zuò chǎn pǐn de....

搞笑 (gǎoxiào) Funny/Provoke laughter  The character “搞 (gǎo)” means to make or to cause; the character “笑 (xiào)” means laugh. Example:...

The Stone Forest in Kunming: What to See, Best Times, Transportation Do you want to see all of...

How to Communicate with Chinese People in China Visiting China? Speak Chinese? (!) This...

The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan Situated about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Xilian Town,...

Visit Chongqing and Wulong: Authentic Tips from a Local Guide When internet buzzwords like...

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

Learning to read Chinese is not a walk in the park. In fact, several factors make learning to read Chinese considerably harder than other...

China Cities to Visit with Good Fengshui Fengshui is the core idea and soul of traditional...

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

Top 6 Vegetarian Restaurants in Xi'an (Recommended by a Local Guide) Xi'an is an open and...

The Top 10 Shanghai Dishes You Must Eat Shanghai boasts one of China's best and most...

When crafting a speech, having a clear and organized structure is essential for effective communication and audience engagement. Here’s a standard...

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Yunnan Weather in February and the Top 5 Places to Go (2026) If you're seeking dry weather,...

Yangshuo Impression Sanjie Liu: Tickets, Transport & Tips Impression Sanjie Liu was...

A Look Inside Shanghai's Lilongs - Wind-Battered Windows & Marinated Fish Sheets, chairs,...

Shanghai's Best Western Food Restaurants Italian Restaurants Sopranos This is a...

Wudaoying Hutong Having lived in Beijing for over 20 years and visited Wudaoying Hutong many...

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Nanjing Shopping There are three main shopping districts at Xinjiekou, Hunan Road, and the...

China Highlights FAM Trip China Highlights FAM trips invite travel agents to personally...

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

Erhai Lake Erhai Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in China, and it is the second largest...

Anyone who has spent some time thinking about and experimenting with how to best learn new words will realise that rote learning isn’t a great idea....

Chongqing Tours 2026: Experience the Magical '8D' City Chongqing offers an experience...

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

Longji Rice Terraces: Tips, Hiking Routes & Best Times Longji Rice Terraces ('Dragon...

Wǒ de shǒu jī méi yǒu diàn le, wǒ yào chōng diàn. 我的手机没有电了，我要充电。 My phone is out of battery, I need to charge it. Wǒ shǒu jī yào chōng diàn...

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At first glance, listening comprehension seems to be about extracting information from spoken language. That is indeed part of it, but speech never...

Top 7 Chinese New Year Snacks and Symbolism During the Chinese New Year period, every family...

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

Pingyao Tours 31 years after the Stock Exchange began in Wall Street, Chinese banking began...

Enshi Grand Canyon: How to Visit and Best Time to Go Enshi Grand Canyon is regarded as the...

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Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 5): Mouse and Monkey German Cookies <!-- Pinyin...

Zhuge Liang (181-234) Like Quan Yu and Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang is famous in China's history. He...

15-Day Yunnan, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Dunhuang and Jiayuguan Tour Classic Yunnan and Panda...

Gansu Weather: Best Time to Visit Due to the complex geography and the greatly differing...

4-Day Club Med Yabuli Skiing Vacation with Airport Transfer Holiday at China's Largest Ski...

Hong Kong Weather in May As summer begins, the rainfall increases greatly and the warm...

5 Chinese Manners & Etiquette Tips for Travelers Discovering the cultural features of the tourist destination is a good habit for any traveler....

As immersion Chinese schools become more popular for effective bilingual teaching, many parents are concerned about their children’s ability to keep...

Xi'an Xianyang Airport Xi'an Xianyang International Airport terminal expansion project began in...

3 Best Places to Celebrate Mid-autumn Festival in Hangzhou In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival...

Zhoucheng: The Best Original Bai Village for a Visit Zhoucheng is located 23 kilometers (14...

Guǎn hǎo nǐ zìjǐ ba！ 管好你自己吧！ Mind your own business！ Shǎo guǎn xián shì！ 少管闲事！ Stop managing other people’s business！ Bù guān nǐ de shì！...

Relying on your native language when learning Chinese is natural and one of the main differences between adult and child language learning. As...

his week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about improving writing ability in Chinese. This time,...

4 Traditional Chinese Clothing and Dress Traditional Chinese clothes were an evolution of their...

2-Week Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Xian, and Beijing Tour Touch Chinese Elegance The...

Shanghai to Guilin Flights Shanghai - Guilin Flight Schedule Both Shanghai Hongqiao Airport...

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Shanghai Happy Valley Happy Vally is Shanghai's first big amusement park. It is one of a...

As a parent of a non-Chinese-speaking child in Singapore, you might be concerned about whether your child can learn to speak Mandarin with a...

There are many people who advocate a very hands-on approach to language learning, urging us to simply use the language as much as possible and let...

China Visa-Free Tours 2026/2027 China offers 6 main visa-free policies, as outlined below....

The Weifang Kite Museum in the World's Kite Capital The Weifang Kite Museum is a place to go to...

How to Plan a Trip to Guizhou Guizhou was once a little-known place. Now more and more people...

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Top 10 Things to Do in Xinjiang Grasslands, lakes, deserts, valleys, and snow-capped mountains...

Best Times to Visit Hong Kong 2026 & Typhoon Season Quickly get to know Hong Kong's...

How to Plan a Trip to Xi'an with Tourist Maps In Xi'an, history is ever-present, woven...

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Cost of Living in Shanghai Cost of Living in ShanghaiMay 19, 2025Cost of Living in ShanghaiShanghai is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan...

Many parents may worry about whether their children, growing up in a non-Chinese-speaking environment, will be able to learn and use Mandarin in a...

As a parent, you likely want your child to not only learn Mandarin but also use it confidently in conversations. However, many parents face a common...

During this Spring Festival, a cartoon film has emerged as a dazzling star in the sky, sparking nationwide discussions. It is none other than...

Learn Chinese in Hangzhou To avoid the bustling and crowds of tier-top cities in China, many Mandarin learners turn their eyes...

6 HOME COMFORT TIPS TO HELP WITH STUDY ABROAD HOMESICKNESS One of the biggest fears about studying abroad is feeling...

What Chinese Eat for Breakfast – Top 10 Chinese Foods In China, there is a saying “一日之计在于晨yī rì zhī jì zài yú chén,” which...

Top 7 Reasons to Visit Shanghai Shanghai, the Oriental Paris, is China's biggest and most...

Nixi Pottery Village A song praising Shangri-La is very popular among the Tibetans, and it...

Have you ever struggled to remember all the complex Chinese vocabulary for HSK4? Don’t worry! We have some highly effective techniques that will...

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Hangzhou-Changsha High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The Hong Kong Winter Festival 2026 The Hong Kong Winter Festival of 2026has old world...

Christmas in Beijing - Best Places to Celebrate Christmas is definitely celebrated in Beijing,...

In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese has become an incredibly valuable skill for new generations. As China continues to grow in influence,...

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这是来自保护中文神秘地位协会的一则重要信息。揭秘中文（Hacking Chinese）已经占据互联网多年，并且严重地威胁到了中文的神秘地位。因此，我们入侵并控制揭秘中文。作者理应受到惩罚，以下是他所犯下的三大罪状：...

The 5 Best Cities to Learn Chinese in China When you finally make up your mind to travel to China for an intensive immersion...

5 THINGS TO DO IN KUNMING So, you’ve decided that you’ll be studying Mandarin in Kunming, China, but have you decided what you...

Sports in China The sports that Chinese people like have always had distinctive traditional characteristics. For example,...

Chinese Visas – Everything You Need to Know What are Chinese visas？Chinese visa, is an authorization granted by the People’s...

CHINESE DISHES INCLUDED IN KEATS SCHOOL TUITION There are many reasons to study Mandarin at Keats School, but the most...

Places to Escape China's Mid-Autumn Festival Crowds In 2026, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on...

Urumqi Grand Bazaar Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid test...

A Complete Guide to the Jingmai Tea Mountain Introduction to Pu’er Tea in Jingmai Tea MountainJingmai Tea Mountain, the...

PLACES TO VISIT IN KUNMING CHINA WHEN YOU’RE NOT STUDYING You’ve decided that Kunming, China is the best place for you to...

Best Place to Study Chinese in China Choosing the right place to study Chinese can help you study Mandarin fast while picking...

GETTING TO KNOW CHINESE TEAWARE Compared to British teaware, which pretty much consists of a porcelain teapot and...

7 PRACTICAL TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE MONEY AS A STUDENT ABROAD Saving money when you’re studying abroad is a must.We know that it’s...

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For parents who want their kids to develop global awareness, cultural empathy, and valuable life skills, learning about this vibrant festival offers...

The 34 Provinces in China – Places for Traveling in China What are you expecting to see and experience in China? China is such...

CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS – WHAT’S AVAILABLE There are many Chinese language course scholarships available out there, it’s...

The Best City to Learn Chinese in China Pick up a proper destination in China for learning the Chinese language is very...

The Top 20 Popular Chinese Dishes – What to Order in a Chinese Restaurant Studying and living in China will definitely allow...

Eight Films You Need to Watch for Learning Chinese When learning Chinese as your second language, you could be greatly...

5 Ways to Make Friends with Chinese People Making friends with local Chinese people is an important part of your life when you...

The 500 Most Commonly Used Chinese Characters If you are a beginner in the Chinese language or plan to start to learn...

GETTING STARTED: HOW TO STUDY ABROAD You’re thinking of studying abroad but aren’t sure where to start or if it’s really right...

The Best Summer Program in China How to make your summertime meaningful and full of fun at the same time? Travelling to China...

6 Types of Main Transportation When You Live in China There are rich and convenient travel modes in China. If you choose to...

Learn Chinese in Wuhan The capital city of Hubei Province is Wuhan city. Wuhan is the largest city in central China and the...

10 Questions to Ask When You Find a Job in China Finding a job and then working and living in China would be an ideal...

DON’T STUDY CHINESE IN SHANGHAI – 5 REASONS TO PICK KUNMING INSTEAD There are a lot of publications and schools in China where...

10 Culture Shocks in China Food in ChinaMaybe you’ve learned that China has a lot of delicious food and can’t wait to taste....

See a doctor in China – Hospitals in China Getting ill in a foreign country can be tough and tricky. What can you do in this...

Chinese Language Immersion Programs for Adults As an adult with the best learning development age past already, what should be...

6 Parks You Must See in Kunming Park is a good place to relax both your mind and body. It also provides a chance to connect to...