Month: May 2026

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...

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

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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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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!...

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

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-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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

Beijing-Qufu 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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-Hour Trendy Foodie Tour in Beijing Sanlitun Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

Nanjing Lukou Airport Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 36 kilometers (22 miles) from the...

How to Plan a Trip to Lijiang: Itinerary, Best Times, and Transport Lijiang is an ideal...

Beijing-Suzhou Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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...

2 Weeks in China 2026: Tailored for Your Unforgettable Journey A 2-week journey offers you...

Huangguoshu Waterfall: Visit Smart for the Best Scenery Located about 130 km from Guiyang...

The Sui Dynasty Map The Map of the Sui Dynasty shows the land under the rule of the Sui Dynasty...

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

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...

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...

Impression West Lake Impression West Lake (印象西湖 Yìnxiàng Xī Hú /yin-sshyang sshee hoo/) is an...

Partner With China Highlights — Your Success, Our Mission As a premier China tour operator,...

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

People's Square Summary Shanghai People's Square consists of an open square, the People's...

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

Try The New Quiz & Flashcard Mastery on Yoyo Chinese! <!-- Pinyin chart ...

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

The Shanghai Confucian Temple The Shanghai Confucian Temple is the premier tourist...

How Many Chinese Characters Are There? Chinese characters, the building blocks of one of the world’s oldest and most complex writing systems, have...

5 Unusual Chinese Superstitions <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

6 Awesome Authentic Chinese Foods You Need to Know About <!-- Pinyin chart ...

How do you get good feedback on your Chinese writing using AI? What’s the best input method for students? And how do you find interesting topics to...

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...

Hangzhou Weather in April Weather: April's weather is pleasant. It is much warmer and less...

How to Plan a Day Trip to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang Shaolin Temple is about 70 kilometers...

Guizhou Tours Guizhou has more than Laoganma chili sauces and Maotai baijiu. There can hardly...

Harbin Tours 2026: Ice Festival, Snow Fun, Skiing… The opening ceremony of the Harbin Ice...

HSK New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021 New HSK 3-6 Changes: Written & Spoken Exams Combined (Update 2022) New HSK 2: Word List...

Grace: Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children, where we explore how real families are navigating the journey of raising bilingual...

In New York‘s multinational companies, Mandarin has quietly become one of the most valuable soft skills. For Anna, a 29-year-old project specialist...

6-Day Essence of Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie Tour Zhangjiajie with a Gateway City-Guangzhou It...

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park — Rainbow Mountains Zhangye Danxia National Geological...

Things to Do With Kids in Macau Macau is a special administrative region of China. It is a...

Hohhot – Ulan Bator International Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Ryan, a 14-year-old student from the United States, began learning Chinese at the age of 12. Initially, he only had a grasp of basic vocabulary and...

Whether you’re learning Chinese on your own or are taking a course, textbooks can be useful resources, especially when you start out. They serve...

6 challenges students face when learning to read Chinese and how to overcome them | Hacking Chinese

To get ready for the individual writing tasks in IB Chinese B, it’s essential to become familiar with various personal text formats, such as blogs,...

  Textbook Wǒ míng bai le. 我明白了。 I understand. Real Life Zhī dào la ! 知道啦! I understand！ Textbook Xiǎo xīn! 小心! Be careful! Real...

Dà fāng 大方 Generous and easy-going; someone who doesn’t act petty Zhǔ dòng 主动 Proactive; someone who takes initiative without being asked Gěng...

The Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) of IB Chinese B differ in several key aspects. This article outlines the distinctions between these...

I often receive questions from readers about my personal journey. Why did I start learning Chinese? What phases did I go through and what did I...

Mnemonics are clever memory techniques you can use to learn and remember more, but this doesn’t mean that you should always use them. If you do, you...

The Wei State “Great Wall” From Mt. Hua east of Xi'an, the boundary wall of the Wei State...

Tianshui Attractions Tianshui has numerous historic sites, and picturesque landscapes of green...

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

3-Day Xi'an Foodie Adventure Delicious Discoveries, Ancient Paths This 3-day journey through...

Hong Kong Day Tours Known as 'the Pearl of the Orient', Hong Kong is a wonderful mixture of...

Looking back at all the things I’ve learnt in school throughout my life, what strikes me is that a very tiny fraction was focused on the most...

I’m happy to announce that an interview with me have been published over at FluentFlix. To see what other things I’ve written elsewhere...

Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley (a.k.a. Gajah Liar Valley) is 40...

Chongqing Weather in March: Tips for Travelers March offers ideal conditions for first-time...

Guilin-Zhangjiajie Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

5-Day Kashgar Tour Kashgar In-Depth Exploration Kashgar, the westernmost city of China, used...

Our ServicesEverything to make your Chinese learning smooth & easyIf you decide to learn Chinese in China with That’s Mandarin, we’ll be happy...

Learning Methodologylearn more about our teaching methods“I love my Chinese classes at That’s Mandarin because groups are very small… so the teacher...

This post is about long-term goals. To see the introductory article about goals and motivation in general, please follow this link. Long-term...

Taiwan Weather in April April is one of the best times and peak travel season to visit Taiwan,...

Macau Weather in September Weather: September is relatively comfortable compared to the hot...

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

Electronic Tickets are Already Available on All Trains in China China Train Ticket Booking China...

In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese is not only an enhancement of language skills but also an important bridge for cultural understanding...

Manzhouli Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip Manzhouli, meaning 'luxuriant spring water' in...

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3-Day Shanghai Port Transfer with City & Watertown Tour Shanghai Port Transfer with City...

社恐 (Shè kǒng) – social anxiety 不敢开口 (Bù gǎn kāi kǒu) – too shy to speak 内向型选手 (Nèi xiàng xíng xuǎn shǒu) – introvert 闷葫芦 (Mèn hú lu) – quiet,...

Sometimes, in Mandarin Chinese, one word can have the meaning that you never imagine. Chinese-vocabulary Chinese reading – A troublesome Chinese...

China Weather in December 2026: Top 7 Places to Go Is it a good choice to visit China in...

Yangtze Gold 6 Cruise Yangtze Gold 6 is a luxury 5-star-international-standard ship, which...

Suàn le ba. 算了吧。 Forget it. Bié zài tí le. 别再提了。 Don’t bring it up again. Guò qù jiù guò qù le. 过去就过去了。 What’s past is past....

Gē bo 胳膊 Arm Wǒ yǒu liǎng tiáo gē bo. 我有两条胳膊。 I have two arms. Tuǐ 腿 Leg Wǒ yǒu liǎng tiáo tuǐ. 我有两条腿。 I have two legs. Dù zi 肚子...

The Ming Dynasty Map This map shows the land of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), which covered...

Century Oasis Cruise At Century Oasis Cruise, you are invited to embark on a splendid...

3-Day The Essence of Guilin The Essence of Guilin This 3 days Guilin and Yangshuo tour will...

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Ancient Chinese Marriage Customs Chinese marriages are interesting affairs fused with unique...

Xingping Ancient Town: Is It Worth Visiting? Located midway along the Li River between Guilin...

The Top 7 Things to Do in Zibo in Shandong One of China's inland eastern cities, Zibo (淄博 Zībó...

Answer: B Check out the diagram below to find out the gestures that are used in China to express numbers! Related Post: Body Parts: The...

Looking up words is a fundamental part of learning a language. Even if you rely heavily on extensive reading and listening, you will still need to...

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in China China hiking tours offer energetic outdoor people fulfilling...

Xi'an Weather in September 2026: Travel Tips Weather: in September might the temperature...

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10 Best Videos from Viral Sensation Liziqi for Immersing Yourself in Chinese Culture <!-- Pinyin...

Keeping In Touch In China Many people have the fear that once they enter China, they will be...

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

24 Solar Terms in 2024 in Chinese Recently you’ve likely been watching for signs of spring and eagerly anticipating the end of the cold (and rainy...

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This is the first guest article by Luke Howard, whom I met on one of the Hacking Chinese meet-ups here in Taipei. He speaks Chinese well and when he...

The Zhao State Great Wall There were two separate "Great Wall" sections built by the Zhao...

15-Day Shenzhen, Beijing, Pingyao, Chengdu and Guilin Tour China Nature and Panda Tours ...

Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park Themed "Returning to the Nature and Appreciating Art", Yuehu...

Half-day Private Tour to Pingyao Ancient Town Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Rabbit Horoscope 2026

Hong Kong Holidays 2026: What Travelers Should Know Each year, Hong Kong has about 17 public...

Classical Chinese Literature (By Harbaugh, Rick) The classical Chinese texts withonline dictionary (Chinese geneology). Clicking a Chinese...

Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. They are essential for managing daily life efficiently, and by developing the...

Mural Paintings of Eastern Jin Dynasty Overview The tomb is 12 meters deep, with a path, 33...

Lijiang Weather in February Weather: It is dry, cold at night, and cool or warm and sunny...

  Yǎn jīng 眼睛 Eyes Bí zi 鼻子 Nose Zuǐ bā 嘴巴 Mouth Tóu fā 头发 Hair Ěr duo 耳朵 Ears Shǒu 手 Hands Jiǎo 脚 Feet If you consider...

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So far in the story about how I learnt Chinese, I have talked about how I started learning Chinese in Sweden, then went to Taiwan and studied at...

The Ancient Tea Horse Road The Ancient Tea Horse Road. The Ancient Tea Horse Road (in China)...

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People like doing what they’re good at and studying Chinese is no exception. For instance, one might think that speaking and listening is not a big...

9-Day Minority Discovery in Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang and Guizhou Chinese Ethnic Minority...

Weifang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Weifang Weifang, renowned as the World Capital of...

10-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Chengdu Educational Tour Learn about China with Many Experiential...

When learning to pronounce the sounds of Mandarin, it’s good to have a clear target in mind. For most students, this target is Standard Chinese....

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How to Choose 3 Shows/Performances in Xi’an from 11 Xi'an is rich in cultural heritage,...

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Discover China's Regional Food Through 10 Dishes China has many regional foods due to...

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