Month: May 2026

Lina - Your Personal Trip Advisor Lina Li Trip Advisor "Hello! My name is Lina, and...

Zhenyuan Ancient Town: An Eastern Guizhou Stopover from South to North Located about 200 km...

No in Chinese 不 (bù)不 (bù) is a general negation word used to express a simple “no” or “not.” When first learning Chinese you will use it...

5 Uniquely Chinese 'Sports' You’re Bound to Play in China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960) The Five Dynasties and Ten...

Tianjin Nightlife Tianjin, a city quite near Beijing, the capital of China, features a city...

4 Popular Chinese Translation Fails in Lockdown The Most Popular Chinese Translation Fails in LockdownThe auto-translate function is mighty… but...

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How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you...

It’s time for the first Hacking Chinese meet-up in Beijing! I have arranged many meet-ups in Taipei since I lived there for many years, but this is...

Image source: sxc.hu/profile/cobrasoft Some people claim that classroom learning is useless. I disagree, I think taking a Chinese course is a good...

4-Day Lhasa Highlights Private Tour Capture the Spirit of Lhasa For many travelers, a Tibet...

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Manfeilong Pagoda, Xishuangbanna Manfeilong White Pagoda is a cluster of towering stupas...

Air China Airline Air China is the most profitable airline in the world and was rated by...

Xi’an-Jinan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

In Chinese culture, blessing words are crucial as they not only convey good wishes but also deepen emotional connections. Mastering these...

Why Chinese People Take Off Their Shoes in the House (and Why You Should Too!) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Visiting Huaqing Palace: Suggestions from a Local Guide As a local tour guide who has been to...

Xiamen Travel Guide Xiamen is on the southeast coast of China, with beautiful beach and island...

Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival Known as the "Little Three Gorges of the Yangtze River" or...

Coping with COVID-19: Three Wuxia names go viral in China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Vocabulary acquisition is both one of the most important and interesting areas of language learning. In order to understand spoken and written...

Learning words is important. It could even be argued that it’s more important than anything else when learning a foreign language. Without words,...

Yuan Shikai Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) was an important politician and militarist in China's...

Changsha Transportation Changsha had convenient transportation even in ancient times,...

Top Beijing Tours 2026: Discover Old and New Beijing As you may know, Beijing is rich in...

The Hong Kong Summer Shopping Season 2026 Celebrated: July Location: Hong Kong ...

Harbin Ice Festival 2026-2027: Opening Dates & How to Visit The Harbin Ice and Snow...

How to Pay in China: Mobile Payment, Cards, Cash Mobile payment is the most common payment...

2-day Hong Kong & Macau Highlights by Turbojet Highlights Itinerary Price...

China Food Tours by High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Houhai - a Nice Place for Relaxation Houhai is one of the most vibrant areas in Beijing,...

5 Things You Need to Know When Working in China What You Need to Know When Working in ChinaMany people consider China a fascinating destination for...

In the IB Chinese B exam, the writing section includes the analysis of editorials. Editorials are a vital form of commentary that represent a...

In the face of increasing globalization, Chinese, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is attracting people from all over the world to learn...

能躺就躺 (Néng tǎng jiù tǎng) – lie down whenever possible 懒到极致 (Lǎn dào jí zhì) – peak laziness 不想动 (Bù xiǎng dòng) – zero motivation 明天再说 (Míng...

How Chinese People Actually Say "No" <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Kunming Weather in December Weather: December is the driest month. It is dry and very cool. It...

Chineses Five Elements Philosophy and Culture Five Elements Theory is a Chinese philosophy used...

Prehistoric Times of China According to the chronological order, the prehistoric times of China...

One of the most confusing moments for Mandarin learners often happens at the very end of a conversation. You finish talking. There is no “bye.“...

The humble flashcard: A key component in a successful strategy, or a distraction from what truly matters? Few things have sparked as much debate as...

When I tell people that I study Chinese, the reactions usually involve equal amounts of awe and curiosity. “I’ve heard Chinese is the hardest...

10 Most Beautiful Deserts in China (Travel Tips in 2026) China is huge, with all kinds of...

How to Plan a Trip to China and Laos 2026 When arranging a trip to China and Laos, careful...

3-Day Lugu Lake Tour The Legend of a Lake and People On the border between Yunnan Province...

Skiing in Beijing: The 3 Best Resorts for Beginners The Beijing area boasts many high-quality...

Chinese Dialects: Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Putonghua <!-- Pinyin chart ...

On Hacking Chinese, I mostly write about how to learn. This is not only because I think that’s where my strength and interest lie, but also because...

Spoken Mandarin can feel like an onslaught of similar sounds, half-recognised tones and unknown words. To add insult to injury, it’s often too fast!...

14 Chinese New Year Flowers/Fruits to Bring You Luck in 2026 Apart from lucky dishes, fruits...

Guilin Weather in August: Perfect for Water Activities and Fruit Season What's the weather like...

Qingming Festival 2026: Auspicious Time for China's Tomb Sweeping Unlike many other Chinese...

Kě ài 可爱 Cute Zhè ge hěn kě ài. 这个很可爱。 This is cute. Xiǎo gǒu hěn kě ài. 小狗很可爱。 The puppy is cute. Nǐ hǎo kě ài! 你好可爱！...

In the IB Chinese B exam, one of the key writing tasks is composing a speech. This can be a challenging but rewarding exercise for students aiming...

For most people, Wikipedia is just an encyclopedia similar to other encyclopedias except that it covers more content and is perceived as less...

“My mission from advanced Chinese learner to professional interpreter” Who wouldn’t be interested in someone who writes under a tagline like that?...

Hangzhou Travel Tips Useful Places Information Bank of China Zhejiang Branch:...

14-Day China Natural Wonders Family Tour Family Fun with China Natural Wonders This...

The Chinese Meaning of YYDS The Chinese Meaning of YYDSWe will take a look at the Chinese meaning of “YYDS” in this article.“YYDS” an abbreviation...

Bù kě néng. 不可能。 No way. / Impossible. Yǒu kě néng. 有可能。 Maybe./ Possible. Kěn dìng de. 肯定的。 For sure. Nǐ xiǎng de měi....

Mimicking native speakers is the single most powerful way of improving your pronunciation in Mandarin and other languages. By listening attentively...

Unlock social interactions and cultural understanding, connect with people and accelerate your learning with my new course, The Fluent Listener:...

The Ningxia Guyuan Great Wall Section of the Qin Dynasty In remote north China, Ningxia (like...

Chengdu vs Chongqing – Which City Should I Visit? Chengdu and Chongqing are often mentioned...

The Seas of Cloud of the Yellow Mountains Since early times, Huangshan, or the Yellow...

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

Chinese National Holidays in 2024 Here comes a comprehensive list of Chinese National Holidays for 2024, including dates, duration, and...

Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 1): Dog and Sheep Cupcakes <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Learning Chinese by enrolling in a course and using a textbook is a great way to provide structure to your learning. Sure, it’s possible recreate...

Chinese Tofu Dishes Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food of Chinese origin. It is made from...

Dates You Should Avoid When Planning a China Tour If you are planning a trip to China you...

Xi'an-Kunming Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Heidi - Your Personal Trip Advisor Heidi Li Trip Advisor "Hi, I'm Heidi Li, your...

Shanghai Old Street Shanghai Old Street, or more officially Fangbin Road, is an ideal place...

DIY Traditional Chinese Handiworks during Hutong Taking a rickshaw ride through Beijing's...

Review: Mandarin Companion: Easy to read novels in Chinese | Hacking Chinese

Liu Bang (256–195 BC) - Founder and Emperor of the Han Dynasty Liu Bang (256–195 BC),...

6-Day Chengdu Educational Tour Explore the Secrets of Shu Culture Chengdu is a city with a...

Top Five Free Things to Do in Shanghai Shanghai is increasingly becoming an expensive city....

Most Popular Restaurants in Shanghai Expats Love to Eat For expats living in Shanghai, the...

Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin: How to Visit Elephant Trunk Hill is located in downtown Guilin....

Top 10 Most Common Chinese mistakes made by English Speakers: #8 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Mount Yuelu This is the most popular park in Changsha. It is quite big and is the site of an...

Turpan Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Turpan Jiaohe Ruins Xinjiang Travel...

Ruins of St. Paul The Ruins of St. Paul is the site of St. Paul Church. Construction of the...

Haikou - Sanya Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

7-Day Xinjiang Highlights Tour Xinjiang's Best for First-Timers As China's largest province...

The Top 7 Popular Foods in Shenzhen You Should Try Shenzhen cuisine is based on refreshing...

Learning about Chinese grammar in Chinese in grad school. In spite of the messy whiteboard, this course was actually very interesting. Learning...

What It Costs to Eat and Drink in China - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Drinks ...

The Jin Dynasty The Sima clan became the dynastic rulers of the Jin Empire (265–420)....

China's New Year Customs Over 50 Years - Ration Coupons to App Money Chinese New Year...

The 24 Solar Terms The 24 solar terms, based on the sun's position in the zodiac, were created...

Sera Monastery - See Monks Debating Sera Monastery is one of the big monasteries in Lhasa, and...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the cultural topics you need to know for the IB Chinese B exam? Whether it’s festivals, traditions, or family values, it...

"Be Water, My Friend" - Even When Learning Chinese! <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

8-Day 'Meet Yourself' Yunnan Tour Bring the Drama to Life Yunnan, with its diverse cultures,...

3-Day Giant Panda and Giant Buddha Tour Decode the Legends of the Largest Sitting Buddha ...

How to Buy Train Tickets at www.12306.cn China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

Half-Day Beijing Walking Tour in a Neighborhood Beijing-Life Discovery Walk What is it like...

How to Express Articles of Clothing in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Chinese Office: What You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive <!-- Pinyin chart ...

1-Day Shanghai to Suzhou Round-Trip Tour Immerse in Suzhou Classical Gardens Make the most...

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5 Fun & Common Ways to Say Goodbye in Chinese 5 Fun & Common Ways to Say Goodbye in ChineseMar 15, 2025How to Say Goodbye in Chinese? 5...

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How to Plan a Trip to China and Nepal 2026 For exploring ancient civilizations and breathtaking...

What Restaurants Are Like in China A pleasant meal can make a trip better. If you haven't...

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Snowy Mooncake Making Workshop Recap (Sep 22) On September 22, That’s Mandarin hosted a one more cultural event — 冰皮月饼 Bīngpí Yuèbǐng, (Snowy...

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Finding a good Mandarin teacher can be tough, especially for families who don’t speak Chinese. The language barrier, cultural differences, and not...

The Great Wall at Yulin The Great Wall at Yulin in China's Shaanxi Province was built between...

Jiankou Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Beijing is home to many sections of the...

Chongqing Weather in October, Chongqing Temperature in October Weather: The weather in...

Tone Change Rules for the Chinese Word 一 (yī) <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...