Month: July 2026

Dealing with Documents is Getting Easier Have you ever had to deal with legalizing documents in China? Even if you’ve only crossed paths with it...

Best Chinese series to learn Mandarin (Netflix, HBO and more) Learning Chinese Mandarin language can be a bit tedious if you only follow the books...

Dec 11 | Christmas Party at That’s Mandarin Are you in Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, December 11, 2025? Come and enjoy Chirstmas dinner and meet...

Kuài zi 筷子 Chopsticks Sháo zi 勺子 Spoon Fàn zi 饭碗 Rice bowl Pán zi 盘子 Plate Bēi zi 杯子 Cup Dāo zi 刀子 Knife If you consider having...

One of my favorite aspects of living and studying in China is that I get to learn about and take part in holidays that are completely new and...

When it comes to children learning Mandarin, one of the challenges they may encounter is listening. Many kids learning Chinese can read or even...

Eastern China Food Eastern China food is the food of the Yangtze Delta area - Shanghai,...

10 Amazing Facts About the Qing Dynasty The Qing Empire (1644–1912) was the most populous...

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Last week, I wrote an article about how to learn to hear the tones in Mandarin. In my opinion, that’s a very important question. The most obvious...

As many of you already know, changes are coming to the HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, 汉语水平考试), the most widely used proficiency test for Mandarin...

Tibet's Must-Visit Temples: A Complete Guide Tibet is home to some of the world's most sacred...

4-Day Guangzhou-Foshan Business & Industry Tour Hands-On Market Experience This is more...

12-Day Silk Road In-depth Tour Unveil Cultural Legacy of Minorities Unlike other traditional...

Translation into the target language (Chinese in our case) is a very powerful way of improving mainly writing ability, but also speaking and...

Listening more than once is a simple yet overlooked trick for improving your listening ability in Chinese. By replaying audio, you give your brain...

What languages do you speak? Do you speak Chinese? We often let speaking ability stand for overall language skill and usually don’t inquire about...

Flashcards; some people love them, some people hate them. The goal of Hacking Chinese is to go beyond black and white and figure out how things work...

4-Day Scenic Tour To Yilan and Hualien The Melody of Nature You will experience the...

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

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The Site of Xanadu — Yuan Dynasty Summer Capital As a 'key cultural relic unit' of China, the...

How to Plan a Trip to Xinjiang Xinjiangboasts a rich variety ofnatural wonders, rich ethnic...

How To Remember Chinese Characters | 7 Tips While spoken Chinese can be learned by basic practice with native speakers, the characters are quite...

  Why learn Chinese by playing Mahjong (麻将, májiàng)? Because it’s both fun and effective! One of the most important pieces of advice I give...

If you are already literate in Chinese, which font you use to display characters on screen isn’t very important, but for second language learners,...

China's Top 6 Spectacular Grasslands and Pastures Have you ever been to any of China's...

Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion, Xishuangbanna An important cultural site of Xishuangbanna,...

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The Five Best Mountain Bike Tracks in Hong Kong Hong Kong's four best mountain bike tracks...

Kù 酷 Cool Zhè ge hěn kù. 这个很酷。 This is cool. Nǐ hěn kù. 你很酷。 You are cool. Zhè liàng chē hěn kù. 这辆车很酷。 This car is cool....

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Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let’s explore sixteen myths that might be holding you back!...

Hangzhou Biking Traveling by bike combines sightseeing with sports and health. You can have...

Yunnan Weather in April 2026 and Top 5 Places to Go Is April a good time to visit Yunnan? Yes,...

Hong Kong-Shenzhen High-Speed Trains - Hassle-Free Booking China Train Ticket Booking China Train ...

If you’re studying in New Zealand, you already know the job market is competitive. Good grades, internships, and fluent English are expected — not...

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I’ve been in Taiwan for almost six months and even though I have met some people I previously only knew over the internet, I still haven’t arranged...

One of the biggest challenges learning Chinese as an adult is to master the tones. While some students have an easier time, the large majority of...

A new year has just begun and it’s time to look back at the year that was. 2018 was an unusually quiet year on Hacking Chinese, mostly because...

Mt. Namcha Barwa: How to See and Itinerary Namcha Barwa, also called Namchabarwa or...

Top 7 Interesting Things to Do with Your Kids in Shanghai Shanghai gives people an impression...

City God Temple City God Temple, originally called Jinshan Temple, is located in Huangpu area...

Hulishan Fortress - History Lovers Delight Hulishan Fortress is a key national historical...

Century Voyage Cruise Century Cruises introduces a new generation of green intelligent...

Victoria Sabrina Cruise Victoria Sabrina is the newest and largest luxury vessel from...

Learning a language, one of the most important factors determining if we succeed or not is how much time we spend. Trying to accumulate as much time...

A great tutor can transform your Chinese learning, but how do you know if a tutor is good? Let’s explore the key qualities that make a tutor truly...

12 Popular Great Wall Sayings — Proverbs, Idioms, and Famous Phrases The Great Wall of China...

Huangshan Weather in May Weather: The temperature in May is pleasant for hiking and touring,...

4-Day Dali and Tea Horse Road Experience Tour The Past Prosperity of Dali When you heard...

Choosing a Chinese Name: 10 Popular Female Names in China Choosing a Chinese Name: 10 Popular Female Names in ChinaMar 19, 2025Choosing a Chinese...

Traditions Behind the Double Ninth Festival How familiar are you with the Double Ninth Festival, also known as 重阳节 (Chóngyáng Jié)? This festival...

Most curricula these days stress the importance of culture. That includes everyday things like how to greet people, etiquette when eating and so on,...

Even people who haven’t studied Mandarin knows that it can take some time to learn the tones and some of the trickier sounds, but there are actually...

Travel Friendly Chinese Snack Foods for the Busy Sightseer In the midst of discovering...

Top 10 Temples and Monasteries in China Apart from Buddhist grottoes, mountains, and religious...

Lijiang Weather in July Weather: July is warm and very rainy and is the height of the rainy...

The Chinese Attitude towards Life The Chinese attitude towards life is an important part that you need to understand if you want to grasp the...

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20 Things to Do After the Lockdown All Things You Want to Do After the LockdownThe lockdown in Shanghai was lifted on June 1st, which means the...

Mastering Mandarin tones takes time, and different learners face different challenges. Understanding what kind of problem you face and how to fix it...

20 Interesting Facts from Chinese History 1. China's earliest archeological records date back...

Great Wall of China Maps: 26 Location, Sections and History Maps Our 26 Great Wall maps cover1)...

16-Day Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Tibet Highlight Tour Classic Guilin and Tibet Tour Immerse...

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Hohhot-Baotou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Planning to build your career in China? Whether you work in tech, finance, education, or international business, one thing is certain:Your Mandarin...

Before the digital age, it was hard to find resources for learning Chinese; nowadays, the problem is instead that there are too many resources to...

Suzhou Weather in October Weather: During October, expect generally cool, dry, and fine...

4-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nanxun Water Town Culture Tour Embrace the Serene Beauty of...

5-Day Xilamuren Grassland and Kubuqi Desert Tour Inner Mongolia Grass & Sand This 5-day...

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Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City: Travel Tips from a Local Guide The Grand Tang Dynasty Ever...

School Newsdiscover what’s happening at That’s MandarinSchool NewsBeijingShanghaiEventsHiking, Paper-Cutting & KTV: November at That’s...

Learning Chinese as a second language can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Especially...

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Zhenbeitai Tower This is the ruins of a tower used for observation and defense by the Ming...

The Grand Buddha Temple in Zhangye The Zhangye Grand Buddha Temple was first built 900 years...

Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is an active temple, with 70...

Harbin Weather in May Weather: The grass and trees turn green in May, and flowers bloom in the...

Every year when the bright full moon rises in autumn, families across China gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. On the table, one food is...

Excited to introduce some amazing destinations in China for  parents to bring your kids. There are many other places worth exploring. 1、Jiuzhaigou...

Don’t try to learn pronunciation by reading. Instead, the best way to improve is to listen to and mimic native speakers. Focusing too much on how...

The Sui Dynasty - a Short but Significant Dynasty The Sui Dynasty (581–618) ruled over...

Song Dynasty Town (Song Cheng) As the largest theme park based on the culture of the Song...

Taoping Qiang Village Taoping Qiang Village is situated in Taoping District, Li County (理县),...

Huangshan Weather in January 2026: What to Do Weather: January is the coldest month. The...

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Learning Mandarin can be an exciting yet challenging experience for children, especially when they encounter obstacles that lead to frustration or...

Last week, we looked at how and why to learn Chinese through television. In this article, Luke Howard will introduce several different genres of TV...

Zhangjiajie or Jiuzhaigou: Which Should You Visit? China's two biggest and most famous...

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8-Day Xinjiang Tour with Ili River Valley Xinjiang Surreal Summer If you visit Xinjiang in...

Guilin Weather in November - Best Time for Autumn Colours Weather-wise, November remains quite...

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10-Day Beyond the Golden Triangle with Pingyao Explore China's Ancient Capitals Embark on an...

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How to Collect Train Tickets After Booking Online China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Hong Kong vs Shanghai - Which City Should I Visit? Hong Kong or Shanghai, which city is...

Shaxi Ancient Town: What to See and How to Get, Map Shaxi Old Town was an important trading hub...

Guide to Chinese Hotpot Guide to Chinese Hotpot. Types of Hotpot.China is famous for its rich food culture, and hotpot is one of its typical...

Hái hǎo 还好 It’s okay / Not bad (neutral, emotionally reserved) Zuì jìn máng ma? 最近忙吗？ Have you been busy lately? Hái hǎo. 还好。...

Studying anything has many advantages, and languages are no different. There are personal and professional advantages to be derived from...

10 Things Not to Do in China A trip to China can be exciting and eye-opening. The culture,...

How to Apply for a China Visa — a Step-by-Step Guide Traveling to China just got easier for...

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Napahai Lake Lake Napa Wetlands, or Lake Napa Nature Reserve (aka Lake Napa), lying in the...

6 Chinese Questions to Ask When Renting an Apartment 6 Chinese Questions to Ask When Renting an ApartmentMay 2, 20256 Key Chinese Questions to Ask...

3 Typical Chinese Souvenirs If you are a foreigner working or living in Shanghai, it would be a good idea to buy some traditional Chinese souvenirs...

The most effective way to learn a language is by immersing yourself in its culture, and food plays a key role. In China, food is not just for...

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How to Get from Beijing to Tianjin and Tianjin Port Beijing and Tianjin are neighboring cities...

4-Day Harbin & Hengdaohezi Town Kid-Friendly Tour Kid-Loved Harbin: Best Family-Friendly...

12 Good Reasons for You to Visit Hong Kong Hong Kong is best known as a shoppers' paradise....

Today I’d like to share the experience of a child learning Chinese at eChineseLearning: John, a 14-year-old from Los Angeles, USA, comes from a...

Sanya Travel Guide: How to Select Your Beach and Hotel Sanya, in Hainan Province on the...

Tibet Weather in February: What to Do and Travel Tips February is one of the coldest months in...

Roger - Your Personal Trip Advisor Roger Li Trip Advisor "Hello everyone, I'm Roger...

Is September in Beijing a Good Time for a Visit & Where to Go (2026) Weather: In September,...

Avenue of Stars Hong Kong — Tips and Tour Plan The Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong has been...

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

Have you ever marveled at the complexity of Chinese characters, wondering how these intricate symbols are constructed? Chinese characters are like...

Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas Generally, outside China...

Top 7 Shopping Areas in Hong Kong — From Luxury Malls to Street Markets Hong Kong is a shopping...

Top News China Tourist Visa is Back! Great News for Short-Term Chinese StudentsMar 15, 2023Wonderful news for our students: China has announced...

Best Chinese movies to learn Mandarin Learning Chinese through movies can be both enjoyable and educational. Here are some great films that can...

As widely known, creating an appropriate language environment is one of the most effective ways to promote language learning. However, when learning...

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More than a year has passed since the first sensible character learning challenge started on the first day of 2013 where more than a hundred...

10-Day China Culture Relics Classic Tour China Culture Relics Classic Tour This tour...

Chengdu Weather in August: Tips for Avoiding Crowds and Heat Chengdu in August is averagely...

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11 Top Things to Do in Causeway Bay That Are Also Liked by Locals Causeway Bay, also called...

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Wǒ yào mǎi piào. 我要买票。 I want to buy a ticket. Yì zhāng piào duō shǎo qián? 一张票多少钱？ How much is one ticket? Shén me shí hòu guān mén?...

A new year has just begun and it’s time to look back at 2017. Overall, it was a good year for Hacking Chinese, even though i wasn’t able to maintain...

Shandong (Lu) Cuisine — The Ancient Mother of the Northern Cuisine Styles Shandong Province has...

How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated in Northern and Southern China Over China's vast territory,...

How to Plan a Family Trip to Yunnan: 6 Essential Tips (2026) With nature, food, and cultural...

How to Plan a Tibet Tour: Complete Travel Guide Tibet is open for travelling. As one of the...

Hǎo chī 好吃 Yummy / Delicious Zhè ge hěn hǎo chī. 这个很好吃。 This is yummy. Bǐng gān hěn hǎo chī. 饼干很好吃。 The cookie is yummy. Bīng...

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For many people, being able to have a conversation in Chinese is an important reason for learning the language. Whether it’s to be able to talk...

Tibet Tours 2026, Customized Tibetan Travel Renowned as the "Third Pole of the World," Tibet...

How to Get to and around Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie is a famous tourist destination but only a...

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Chinese Language Courses for AdultsPrivate and group classes for all levelsIntensive Group classesIf you are looking to improve your Mandarin fast,...

Some language schools have a Chinese-only rule, which means that neither students nor teachers are allowed to speak anything but Chinese on...

This is a guest post about reading comics in Chinese, written by Sara K. It was written as a natural follow-up to her previous article, but instead...

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Xi'an Day Trips: 7 Best One-Day Tours in and Around Xi'an Xi'an is a world-renowned historical...

Xi'an Weather in April 2026: What to Do Weather: April is springtime in Xi'an, and the weather...

Jiayuguan Food Many restaurants have appeared in recent years and there are many cooks from...

Looking for accommodation in China? Let us helpIf you are coming to China to study and aren’t sure where to stay, we can help you find a suitable...

Answer: D Now you know the three different ways to say “wife,” you need to know how to use them. Depending on the scenario, you will use one of...

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Learning Chinese characters is not easy, but it is certainly possible. With the right method, anyone can become literate in Chinese, it just...

Hangzhou Weather in September Weather: During September, the summer heat begins to dispel. The...

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Father's Day in China In Chinese mainland, Father's Day (the third Sunday in June) is almost...

In order to effectively help students conquer CAIE IGCSE Chinese Exam for Second Language, it is important to practice with the questions in past...

It’s safe to say that pronunciation is an overlooked area of learning Chinese. Typically, pronunciation is covered in the first few weeks or...

17-Day Silk Road and Tibet Cultural Tour Follow in the Footsteps of Merchants and Monks This...

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6 Unspoken Chinese New Year Gift Giving Etiquette Rules Chinese New Year is a time for giving;...

Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ There is...

HSK Level 5: Downloadable Test Students at this level are able to converse at relative fluency on a vast range of topics in their life and in their...

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When we start learning the sounds of a foreign language, we’re faced with several different problems at once. The most important task is to learn to...

6-Day Chengdu and Xiling Snow Mountain Tour Ski, Soak and Savor This 6-day itinerary is...

Cambra National Forest Park Cambra National Forest Park is located at an altitude of 2100-4000...

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Hack Chinese: A Powerful Tool to Make Chinese Vocabulary Learning Easy If you’ve been learning Chinese for a while, you probably know that new...

Zěn me 怎么 How Zhè ge zěn me wán? 这个怎么玩？ How do we play this? Zěn me qù xué xiào? 怎么去学校？ How do we go to school? Zěn me shuō? 怎么说？ How do...

In Chinese business culture, small talk is more than a formality—it’s a way to build trust and lay the groundwork for successful partnerships....

Feedback is an integral part of learning a foreign language and there is no doubt that we need it to improve. While it’s certainly possible to learn...

What if I told you that there is a game that helps you speak Chinese more fluently, is great for improving communicative ability and works well...

8-Day Chengdu to Shangri-La Adventure Tour A Great Road Trip on the HAN-TIBETAN ROAD The...

Gansu Transportation: How to Get to/around Gansu Gansu is a province with a long history,...

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Top 6 Lavender Gardens in or around Shanghai It is time for lavender blossoms again; flowers...

8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong Discover Less-Traveled Roads in Northwest...

Tones pose a major challenge for most learners of Chinese. What are tones? How important are they? How do you learn to hear and say them? What...