Month: July 2026

Visit Siguniangshan Mountain from Chengdu: A Complete Guide Siguniang Mountain (四姑娘山), also...

3-Day Zhongwei Desert Tour with Winery Experience A Sip of Desert Wilderness Laughing and...

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Mapo doufu (麻婆豆腐), a Popular Chinese Tofu Dish Mápó dòufu (麻婆豆腐) is a classic spicy 🌶 tofu and meat 🥩 dish from Sichuan province in China.So today,...

Huangshan Photography Tour This tour is especially designed for photography lovers and...

The Mural in Baisha Village Overview Baisha Old Town is one of the oldest towns in...

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How to Plan a Shanghai to Hangzhou Day Trip Shanghai is a modern metropolis in the Yangtze...

Chinese Lantern Festival 2026: Mar. 3, Traditions, Food, Events On the 15th day of the first...

Should you write your Chinese texts by hand or is typing better? How do you use unfamiliar words when writing? How can AI help you improve...

The Differences Between Tourist Restaurants and Local Restaurants Good food is very important...

Tianjin Binhai Airport Tianjin Binhai International Airport was built in November, 1939. On May...

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the Centerpiece of Modern Shanghai Standing by the bank of the...

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HSK Level 4: Downloadable Test Students at this level should feel comfortable commenting on a wide range of subjects and issues related to life,...

Gān bēi！ 干杯！ Cheers! Hē yī bēi！ 喝一杯！ Have a drink! Wǒ gān le, nǐ suí yì！ 我干了，你随意！ I’m drinking it, you do as you like! (playful, casual)...

Wǒ jǐn kuài chǔ lǐ. 我尽快处理。 I’ll handle it as soon as possible. Shāo hòu huí fù. 稍后回复。 I’ll reply later. Zàn shí yǒu diǎn máng....

Listening is an essential skill in language learning, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening...

3-Day Mount Siguniang Tour from Chengdu A Paradise for Photographers and Hikers This 3-day...

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Guest Blogs & Media The Meaning Of Different Colors In Chinese Culture Breaking Down Barriers: Movies and TV Shows in Chinese Language...

How to Get a SIM Card in China No matter if you’re coming to China for a short or long term, getting a local SIM card will save you a lot of time,...

A new semester has just begun and it’s time for another Hacking Chinese meet-up. This means that we meet in a restaurant, café or other location to...

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The Best Shanghai Restaurants - Something for Everyone Shanghai has a vast range of...

Top Xinjiang Tours 2025/2026: Customize Your Silk Road Adventure Xinjiang is outlined by...

Top Things to Do with Kids in Guilin A truly child-friendly trip goes far beyond just seeing...

The Tastiest 10 Dim Sum Restaurants in Hong Kong If you're touring Hong Kong, you probably...

8-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou Family Tour Discover the Prosperous Jiangnan Jiangnan is...

How to Plan a Trip to Kunming 2026: Itinerary, Hotels. Transport As the capital of Yunnan...

Fuxian Lake Travel Guide-Not Only the Underwater City Fuxian Lake, located in Yunnan, is one of...

6-Day Hulunbuir Winter Tour with Reindeer Experience Dance with Santa's Reindeers Yearning...

A Guide to the Chinese Family Tree A Guide to the Chinese Family TreeJun 14, 2024The Chinese family tree may seem overwhelming at first, with its...

What You‘ll Actually Hear in a Real Consultation. You walk into a clinic in China. You‘ve learned some medical Chinese. You know words like...

Huā 花 Flower Huā hěn piào liàng. 花很漂亮。 The flowers are pretty. Shù 树 Tree Zhè kē shù hěn gāo。 这棵树很高。 This tree is very tall. Yè zi...

There is a saying in English that goes, “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” In Chinese, this same phrase can be translated as...

Lijiang Weather: Which Month is the Best Time to Go (2026) Lijiang's combination of high...

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There are two ways you can get Chinese into your brain: through your ears by listening and through your eyes by reading. You can only say and...

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The Best Ways To Go To China and Travel Around China Airline China has built a comprehensive...

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Mount Qingcheng: the Panda Village in Kung Fu Panda 3 Mount Qingcheng is a UNESCO World...

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Shanghai Tianzifang Tianzifang is a tourist shopping and cafe area in Shanghai in the Old...

Beijing Weather in October 2026: Weather Tips & Autumn Leaves Weather: Beijing gets cooler...

2020: Year of the Metal Rat 2020 is the year of the Rat. We’re saying goodbye to the Year of the Pig and welcoming the symbol of the new year – the...

Hangzhou Weather in January Weather: Hangzhou is in the peak of the freezing winter during...

Taiwan Weather in July July is Taiwan's hottest month, with long sunny days, high humidity, and...

Tibet Weather in April: What to Do and Travel Tips April is one of the best months to visit...

The Unbreakable Bond Between Hot Pot and Chongqing Having worked as a tour guide for many...

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Top 10 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions and Activities The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most...

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Daluo River and One Tree Forest, Xishuangbanna Daluo means a "public port" in the Dai language....

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Qixi Festival 2026: Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival, also known as Double...

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“I studied Chinese for six years in school but still can’t say hardly anything in the language.” “If you learn on your own, you can become fluent...

Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon: Visiting Guide Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon, also known as Guanquan...

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Chinese Vocabulary to Greet the Year 2024 New Year’s Eve is already this Sunday. And as the 2024 approaches, it’s the perfect time to set...

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As far as I know, this is the most comprehensive list of questions about how to learn Chinese available anywhere. Please note that it’s about how to...

Top 10 Dishes from A Bite of China "A Bite of China" is a famous documentary covering almost...

Year of the Rooster

3 Best Chinese New Year Songs to Ring in 2026 Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, is the top...

Top 4 City Walks in Chongqing: A Local's Guide Chongqing is a city where amazing things happen...

Eastern Han Dynasty China Map — The Han Empire Post 25 BC Our map of the Eastern Han Dynasty...

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I don’t know about you, but I know started reading novels in Chinese way too late. This was partly because I thought it was scary and more difficult...

5-Day Kunming, Luoping, and Wanfenglin Tour Sense Spring Vitality in Southwest China Luoping...

Lingyin Temple Lingyin Temple or Temple of the Soul's Retreat is one of the largest and most...

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Many people assume that the hardest part of learning Chinese must be the characters or the tones, but it turns out that most learners struggle more...

This week’s podcast episode (number 192) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent to me about speaking Chinese. This...

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Journey to the West: Introduction As a Chinese learner, at some point in your learning journey, you will definitely learn about Journey to the West...

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Have you ever been puzzled by the phrase “我考虑一下 (Wǒ kǎo lǜ yī xià), I’ll think about it” during your business conversations with Chinese clients? It...

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Detian Waterfall Summary Detian Waterfall is a transnational waterfall in the...

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You‘ve likely noticed this in Chinese conversations. You explain something clearly. The other person listens, maybe even says “okay.“ But later, it...

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Tiger Hill Tiger Hill, also known as Surging Sea Hill, is a famous scenic area in Suzhou,...

Suzhou Weather - Best Time to Visit Suzhou is located in the lower reach of the Yangtze River,...

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The pronunciation of Mandarin Pinyin is similar to English. As long as you know these English pronunciations, you can quickly learn Chinese Pinyin....

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Chengdu Weather in January 2026: the Peak Snow Season Weather: January is the coldest month in...

Wuhou Temple The Wuhou Temple (The Temple of Marquis Wu) in Chengdu's south suburb is the...

6-Day Sichuan Adventure Tour with Yala Snow Mountain Western Sichuan's Golden Circle You...

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How to Plan a Trip to Shanghai 2026, Get Advice There! Shanghai is a splendid metropolis...

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Zǎo ān！ 早安！ Good morning！ Nǐ hǎo. 你好。 Hello. Dào le. 到了。 Arrived. Qǐng zuò. 请坐。 Please sit. Xiè xie. 谢谢。 Thank you. Zài jiàn！ 再见！...

5-Day Lhasa Classics and Lake Yamdrok Tour Holy City and Holy Lake — Refresh Your Soul! This...

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Answer: A In Chinese, “爱(ài)” means “love” and “人(rén)” means “person/people,” so “爱人(àiren)” literally means “the person you love.” However, the...

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Textbook Zǎo shang hǎo! 早上好！ Good morning! Real Life Zǎo a! 早啊！ Morning! Textbook Wǒ hěn gāo xìng jiàn dào nǐ. 我很高兴见到你。 Nice to meet...

Wǒ bù shū fu. 我不舒服。 I don’t feel well. Wǒ shēng bìng le. 我生病了。 I’m ill. Wǒ yǒu diǎn bù shū fu. 我有点不舒服。 I’m a bit unwell. Wǒ...

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