Month: July 2026

Hunan Cuisine/Xiang Cuisine - Hot (Spicy) and Sour Most tourists who visit China get to...

10 Facts About the Ming Dynasty The Ming Empire (1368–1644) undertook colossal building...

Chinese Kites — History and Culture When we talk about the skies above China, we are often...

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How to Experience the Luoyang Peony Festival – A Complete Guide Every spring, Luoyang comes...

One of my earliest contributions to the Chinese language learning community was to share my flashcard decks, first with my fellow classmates and...

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Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan: How to Plan a Fun Trip Sun Moon Lake, a tranquil lake surrounded by...

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The Zhuang Song Festival (San Yue San) Celebrated: March. 31st Location: Nanning The...

Learning Chinese can sometimes feel intimidating. Many students over-pursue perfection, which actually slows down their progress. Based on my...

Wǒ shì kuài jì. 我是会计。 I’m an accountant. Wǒ shì zuò cái wù de. 我是做财务的。 I work in finance. Wǒ shì zuò rén lì de. 我是做人力的。 I work...

Five-year-old Liam lives in Hong Kong with his family. His parents don’t speak Mandarin, but they know how important it is for him to learn the...

Immersion abroad can boost language learning, and travelling where the language is spoken can help too. Yet how much you benefit depends on your...

Kunming Weather: Best Time to Visit for Scenery, Costs, and More (2026) Kunming enjoys mild and...

The Top 10 Facts on Chinese Lanterns for China Travelers For centuries, the colorful,...

Best (& Worst) Times to Visit Yunnan 2026: Tips for All Months Compared to most places in...

Xiamen Weather in February Weather: In Xiamen, February is usually the coldest month of the...

Dragon Boat Festival Greetings and Wishes: Say Happy or Health? Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)is...

In today’s era of rapid advancement in AI technology, large – language models (LLMs) have become a key force driving changes in various fields....

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Tibet Travel Permit Guide 2026: Who Needs It & How to Apply Tibet is now open for...

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When improving listening comprehension in Mandarin, there are three factors you should try to improve: Content: What you listen to Method: How...

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The 8 Best Shanghai Neighborhoods to Stay In (2026) Plan your visit wisely: Knowing what...

Xiamen Weather in January Weather: In Xiamen, January usually is slightly warmer than February....

Most people spend lots of time everyday using social networks such as Facebook, MSN and Twitter (or Renren, QQ and Weibo, their PRC equivalents). I...

China Weather in October 2026: Where to Go, Crowds, and Costs October is the most popular month...

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How to Plan a Shangri-La Tour: 2026 Trip Planning Guide Shangri-La, formerly Zhongdian, is the...

How to Plan a Trip to Chaozhou and Shantou from Singapore What attracts you to Chaoshan? Fine...

How to Order Food in Chinese? One of the first questions you will find your self asking when you come to China is “How to order food in...

As we stand at the beginning of 2025, with the much-anticipated Year of the Snake just around the corner, let’s explore the unique slangs that...

A few weeks ago, David Mansaray over at Language is Culture asked me if I was interested in appearing in his new interview series focusing on...

Guangzhou Weather in September The summer heat continues through September, but it rains less...

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One-day Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour From Lijiang Highlights Itinerary Price...

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Wǒ xiān zǒu le. 我先走了。 I’ll head out first. Real meaning: I’m escaping this awkward situation. Gǎi tiān liáo. 改天聊。 Let’s talk another day....

Traveling to China can be an exciting adventure, but navigating the country’s vast landscapes and bustling cities can seem like a daunting task for...

Xi'an Muslim Quarter: What to Eat and How to Experience It Well The Muslim Quarter is more than...

Shanghai Weather in February 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: The weather is...

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Rooster Horoscope 2026

History of Tea-horse Road The ancient Tea-Horse Road was a network of caravan paths winding...

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6 Ways to Make Friends with Chinese People Useful Ways to Make Friends with Chinese People In addition to language learning, many Chinese learners...

In Chinese culture, numbers are imbued with deep meanings and often symbolize good fortune and auspiciousness. In this article, we delve into nine...

This week’s podcast episode (number 204) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about reading comprehension in Chinese....

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Bă cíyŭ zŭchéng jùzi, zài jiāshàng biāodiăn. 1. 把 词语   组成   句子，再  加上      标点。 暑假 愉快 你 祝 __________________________________ 下午 时间 有 吗 你好...

Are you ready to take on the challenge of learning Chinese and make 2024 the year you excel in your language goals? Let’s delve into a comprehensive...

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Zhangjiajie Weather in July 2026: Is It Worth Visiting? Zhangjiajie in July is hot, humid, and...

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The China Highlights Eco Day Program Based on honesty, integrity and flexibility, China...

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), or Chinese Proficiency Test, is designed to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers. It...

In today’s globalized economy, mastering Business Chinese can significantly enhance your career prospects. Whether you’re aiming to expand your...

12 Lucky Chinese New Year Foods to Greet the Year of Horse 2026 Certain dishes are eaten during...

Gansu Travel Guide The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang Gansu Province has been important in Chinese...

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which is located to the north...

St. Ignatius Cathedral St. Ignatius Cathedral or Xujiahui Cathedral is the largest Roman...

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Zhangjiajie Weather in October 2026: A Cool Start of Autumn October marks a crisp shift into...

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How to Visit China Without a Visa 2026 (8 Ways) - Update For a trip to China, getting a visa is...

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5-Day Beijing Family Tour Chinese Cultural Immersion with a Twist This tour is designed for...

Kunming Weather in April Weather: Like March, the month of April has a big rise in temperature,...

Chinese Dragons — Facts, Culture, Origins, and Art Chinese dragons are powerful and benevolent...

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Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/cinezi Contrary to what some people think, I consider background and passive listening to be very useful, indeed...

Image credit: Severin Stalder When learning Chinese (or anything else for that matter), both students and teachers tend to put focus on conquering...

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Hong Kong Weather in July July is the midsummer period in Hong Kong. The most sunshine occurs...

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The Eastern Zhou Dynasty Map In the later period of Zhou dynasty, the ruler only governed the...

The Shang Dynasty - Bronze Age China The Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) was the second of...

9 Beautiful Ancient Towns in China: A Visiting Guide China's ancient towns and villages are...

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Shenzhen's Top 5 Areas to Stay In (& Hotel Suggestions) Shenzhen has been named as one of...

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Year of the Rabbit

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Chinese Table Manners and Etiquette China is a country where elements of modern are still strongly entangled with traditional elements. You may...

In last week’s article, we saw that learning Chinese characters is not enough, you also have to learn words. Most words contain two characters, or...

Kunming Weather in June Weather: June is part of the rainy and warm monsoon season. But it...

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Xi'an Weather in August 2026: How to Stay Comfortable in Summer Weather:Is Xi'an too hot in...

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4-Day Immersive Jiuzhaigou Nature and Culture Exploration Tour Unveil the Mysteries of Natural...

Steamed Stuffed Bun Plays Rock & Roll “包子 (bāozi) stuffed bun,” which is coated with flat dough and stuffed with vegetables,...

It’s time for a brand new type of challenge, a habit formation challenge! The goal is not to accumulate as much time as possible like most of the...

Chinese Lion Dances: What Is It and What Does It Symbolize? The lion dance is a traditional...

Top Things to Do in Changsha at Night Changsha is regarded as "a city of entertainment" in...

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The Hong Kong “Tuen Ng” Dragon Boat Festival 2026 Dragon Boat Festival is called Duanwu Jie in...

Nov 27 | Mahjong Championship Are you in Shanghai, Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, Nov 27, 2025? Come and play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

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The Top 6 Areas to Stay in Guangzhou Guangzhou is a rising tourism city and is ranked as one...

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  Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn tóu fà. 我想剪头发。 I’d like a haircut.   Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn duǎn yī diǎn. 我想剪短一点。 I want it a bit shorter.   Xiū jiǎn yī xià liú...

Méi nà me zhòng yào. 没那么重要。 It’s not that important. Méi shì, bú yào zháo jí. 没事，不要着急。 It’s fine, no need to worry. Méi nà me yán zhòng....

This week’s podcast episode (number 161) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent in to me about listening...

Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu: Is It Worth Visiting? Is Jinli Ancient Street worth visiting?...

14 Top Things to Do in Inner Mongolia Inner Mongolia is a beautiful place in the north of China...

How to Get to and Around Guilin: A Guide for Transportation As a world-renowned tourist city,...

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The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook...

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7 Useful Chinese Phrases for Chinese Language Student As the new semester in China officially kicks off on September 1st, there’s no better time to...

The date of “重阳节 (chóng yáng jié)” is September 9th of the Lunar Calendar, and in English which it is called the Double Ninth Festival. As shown in...

Duō shǎo 多少 How much / How many Zhè ge duō shǎo qián? 这个多少钱？ How much is this? Yǒu duō shǎo gè? 有多少个？ How many are there? Nǐ yào duō...