Month: July 2026

Changsha Muslim Restaurants Furong District 1. Ka Xi Mu Restaurant Being six-year old,...

11-Day Overland Trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu A Great Road Trip across the Himalayas Great...

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How to Take the Best Hanfu Photos in Xi'an In Xi'an, as you stroll through the streets and...

An Ultimate Guide to Hong Kong Shopping: What to Buy and Where to Shop Hong Kong is perhaps the...

Kāi dēng 开灯 Turn on the light. Qǐng kāi dēng, wǒ kàn bù qīng chǔ. 请开灯，我看不清楚。 Please turn on the light, I can’t see clearly. Wèi shén me bù...

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/Ambrozjo Paying attention to what we’re doing is a prerequisite for learning efficiently. This is fairly obvious and...

How do you fill gaps in your Chinese vocabulary? How do you know which words you don’t know so that you can learn them? The terra incognita of...

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Luoyang Travel Guide As one of China's oldest capitals, Luoyang offers a rich blend of history,...

How to Plan a Trip toGuizhouand Zhangjiajie (2026) — Itineraries, Costs… Guizhou and...

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7 Facts to Learn Chinese Dragon Boat Festival In 2026, the Dragon Boat Festival will fall on...

  Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào… 你好，我叫… Hi, my name is…   Hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ. 很高兴认识你。 Nice to meet you.   Nǐ shì cóng nǎ lǐ lái de? 你是从哪里来的？...

While most people claim that it’s essential to live in the country to learn the language, the fact is that this isn’t a prerequisite for reaching an...

Guangzhou Food White Cut Chicken Baiqie chicken is one of the simplest in Cantonese cuisine,...

Top 5 Old Streets in Shanghai to Explore Old Shanghai Old streets could tell you the past and...

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Hong Kong Visa Requirements: Visa-Free Countries/Stays Find out if you can visit Hong Kong...

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What should you do if you want to improve your writing ability in Chinese? The answer is two-fold. First, you should start reading more. Without a...

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Should you focus on many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you...

According to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, the word “language” is defined as follows: a system of communication by written or spoken...

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The Jinmao Tower — Third Tallest in Shanghai The Jinmao Building (金茂大厦) symbolizes Shanghai...

2022 World Cup: Chinese Vocabulary As the World Cup is kicking off in just a few days, let’s get ready for it — by looking at the most common...

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Beginner students often ask if there are any shortcuts for learning Chinese. Learning a language is no simple task, after all, so it’s only...

Guangzhou Weather in January: Mild Winter and Festive Atmosphere It is not cold in January in...

有点不太行 (Yǒu diǎn bù tài xíng) – kinda not okay 差点意思 (Chà diǎn yì si) – almost, but not quite 不太合理 (Bù tài hé lǐ) – not very reasonable 体验一般 (Tǐ...

Jiù zhè yàng ba！ 就这样吧！ Let’s leave it at that！ Suàn le. 算了。 Forget it. Bù xiǎng shuō le. 不想说了。 I don’t even want to explain anymore. Dào cǐ...

The writing section of IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language is a challenge for many students. However, with effective strategies and preparation,...

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In two previous posts, Diane Neubauer has discussed what comprehension-based teaching and learning is and why it’s useful. In this third and last...

In two previous articles, I have dealt with the role of transcription systems when learning pronunciation (read the first article here). Should you...

How Much Does It Cost to Travel China How much does it cost to travel China? This question...

Dazu Grottoes: How to Visit from Chongqing or Chengdu Built during the Tang and Song dynasties,...

How to Plan a Trip to Guilin and Guizhou Guilin, renowned for its famous karst landforms and...

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What You Don’t Know About Chinese New Year 2021 is the Year of the Ox, the ox being of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. In fact, there are...

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As frequent readers might have noticed, I have changed several things on Hacking Chinese recently (starting in late January). The changes have been...

In the previous article, we started with the basic question of why logging your Chinese learning is a good idea. We saw that it has a number of...

How to Plan a Hong Kong – Guilin Trip: Itineraries, Costs, Transport… Content Preview How...

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Shanghai Weather in September 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: September marks the...

Gubei Water Town: A Local Guide's Insider Tips Gubei Water Town, located just 1 km from the...

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12 Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Foods: Symbolic Meanings The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on...

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In Chinese business culture, idioms (成语, chéng yǔ) are not only commonly used but also serve as powerful tools for conveying ideas, principles, and...

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Technology has the potential to make language learning considerably easier. While we’re not able to download kung fu skills or Chinese proficiency...

Some students ask many questions, but fail to ask the really crucial ones. Some students don’t ask at all, but might be considering these questions...

6-Day Hong Kong and Zhangjiajie Highlights Tour Lost in the Beauty of Zhangjiajie The direct...

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China VS Russia: How Do They See Each Other? China and Russia are both influential players in the international arena. Both of them have made...

Today, we’ve compiled a guide on the format for formal letters commonly used in the writing section of the IB Chinese B exam, specifically for...

In other articles on Hacking Chinese, I discuss how you can learn characters, words or grammar patterns more efficiently. Since all these articles...

Over 300 Famous People Have Visited the Great Wall - See Our Top 30 There is a saying...

Mount Lu National Park - The Lu Mountains This scenic mountain range is famous in China for its...

Tianjin Muslim Restaurants Heping District 1. 1618 Mansion Located at a former residence...

Lijiang Weather in September Weather: September is a pleasant month weatherwise. It is cool...

Chengdu-Lanzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Mooncake Festival 2026 in Singapore: Top Events & Dates As a country composed mostly of...

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Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/zandi2000 I think everybody knows that motivation is something you need in order to succeed. I’m naturally going to...

15-Day Journey into Yunnan-Guizhou'sEthnic Culture & Scenic Wonders A High-Altitude...

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The Top 10 FREE Things to Do in Hong Kong 1. Peruse the Avenue of Stars -HK's No. 1 Tourist...

3 Chinese Radicals About The Body Radicles function as a sort of base for Chinese charactersand here we will look at3 Chinese radicals that have to...

7 Useful Chinese Words For Hiking The Most Useful Chinese Words For HikingAutumn is here!It’s a perfect time to travel,go on an adventure,and spend...

I’ve published more than 550 articles and 270 podcast episodes about learning Chinese, but most people don’t want to read a million words to find...

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What would it be like when hip-hop meets Chinese stilts? See this video below. “街舞 (jiēwǔ) Hip-hop” was first introduced into China in 1980s, and...

Jīn tiān 今天 Today Zuó tiān 昨天 Yesterday Míng tiān 明天 Tomorrow Hòu tiān 后天 The day after tomorrow Shàng wǔ 上午 Morning Xià wǔ 下午...

In the world of Chinese business culture, understanding “面子” (miànzi)—often translated as “face”—is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Whether...

Eating with Kids in China — What You Need to Know Having enjoyable meals during a trip is so...

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Leshan Giant Buddha: Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting I am a local from Leshan. Since I was...

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Bù yào le 不要了 I don’t want it anymore Wǒ bù yào le. 我不要了。 I’m done. Wǒ bù chī le. 我不吃了。 I don’t want to eat anymore. Wǒ bù...

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I first launched Hacking Chinese to answer the question of how I could have learnt in a better way, hence the current tagline “A Better Way of...

Taiwan Weather in December December is a great time to visit Taiwan. The weather is mild, with...

Beijing Weather in January: Things to Do & Travel Tips (2026) Weather: January is the...

Xiamen Weather in April Weather: The weather continues to warm up in April, and the month...

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Harbin Weather in February Weather: Temperatures rise a bit from the coldest month of January,...

Hong Kong Cruise Ports — Location, Transport, and Shore Excursions Hong Kong, with a great...

太养眼啦～（Tài yǎng yǎn la）– A feast for the eyes! 笑起来超甜！（Xiào qǐ lái chāo tián）– Your smile is so sweet! 超有范儿！（Chāo yǒu fànr）– Such a vibe! 又美又飒 (Yòu...

For some, the allure of Chinese lies in language and culture, but for many, practical utility is more important. So, how long do you have to study...

The Stone Forest in Kunming: What to See, Best Times, Transportation Do you want to see all of...

Best Times to Visit Huangshan: Weather Tips for All Months Huangshan (a city and region in...

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Shanghai Train Stations Shanghai is the hub of China's railway network. They are daily trains...

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

5 Interesting Facts About Life of Chinese People The Most Interesting Facts About Life of Chinese PeopleIf you have the opportunity to study or...

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Beijing vs Shanghai: Which is Better to Visit? (City Comparisons) Beijing vs Shanghai, which...

Chinese Visa GuideFOR THAT'S MANDARIN STUDENTSSo, you’ve decided to learn Chinese with us. That’s fantastic! Now let’s sort out your visa. No matter...

Top Chinese Dating Apps It’s so much easier to learn Chinese if you have Chinese friends! It’s always fun to explore another culture by chatting...

  Have you heard of China’s version of Valentine’s Day? It’s called Qixi Festival (七夕节, qī xī jié)—a celebration of love with a story over 2,000...

This post marks the second milestone in the sensible character learning challenge 2014, which means that we are roughly halfway! Just like last...

In a recent article, I talked about the pros and cons of taking a course that’s too difficult for you. We saw that if you have the time, motivation...

Yunnan Weather in February and the Top 5 Places to Go (2026) If you're seeking dry weather,...

The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan Situated about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Xilian Town,...

Visit Chongqing and Wulong: Authentic Tips from a Local Guide When internet buzzwords like...

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Wǒ shì zuò shì chǎng de. 我是做市场的。 I work in marketing. Wǒ shì zuò xiāo shòu de. 我是做销售的。 I work in sales. Wǒ shì zuò chǎn pǐn de....

搞笑 (gǎoxiào) Funny/Provoke laughter  The character “搞 (gǎo)” means to make or to cause; the character “笑 (xiào)” means laugh. Example:...

Videos are ideal for learning Chinese. The visual element makes the content more comprehensible and engaging, resulting in effective and enjoyable...

Nanjing Shopping There are three main shopping districts at Xinjiekou, Hunan Road, and the...

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Top 6 Vegetarian Restaurants in Xi'an (Recommended by a Local Guide) Xi'an is an open and...

The Top 10 Shanghai Dishes You Must Eat Shanghai boasts one of China's best and most...

A Look Inside Shanghai's Lilongs - Wind-Battered Windows & Marinated Fish Sheets, chairs,...

This article is about a very simple technique you can use to get more out of the study materials you have and improve your Chinese listening...

Top 7 Chinese New Year Snacks and Symbolism During the Chinese New Year period, every family...

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Chongqing Tours 2026: Experience the Magical '8D' City Chongqing offers an experience...

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When crafting a speech, having a clear and organized structure is essential for effective communication and audience engagement. Here’s a standard...

Learning to read Chinese is not a walk in the park. In fact, several factors make learning to read Chinese considerably harder than other...

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Gansu Weather: Best Time to Visit Due to the complex geography and the greatly differing...

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Longji Rice Terraces: Tips, Hiking Routes & Best Times Longji Rice Terraces ('Dragon...

4 Traditional Chinese Clothing and Dress Traditional Chinese clothes were an evolution of their...

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Wǒ de shǒu jī méi yǒu diàn le, wǒ yào chōng diàn. 我的手机没有电了，我要充电。 My phone is out of battery, I need to charge it. Wǒ shǒu jī yào chōng diàn...

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As immersion Chinese schools become more popular for effective bilingual teaching, many parents are concerned about their children’s ability to keep...

Guǎn hǎo nǐ zìjǐ ba！ 管好你自己吧！ Mind your own business！ Shǎo guǎn xián shì！ 少管闲事！ Stop managing other people’s business！ Bù guān nǐ de shì！...

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Relying on your native language when learning Chinese is natural and one of the main differences between adult and child language learning. As...

At first glance, listening comprehension seems to be about extracting information from spoken language. That is indeed part of it, but speech never...

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The Weifang Kite Museum in the World's Kite Capital The Weifang Kite Museum is a place to go to...

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As a parent of a non-Chinese-speaking child in Singapore, you might be concerned about whether your child can learn to speak Mandarin with a...

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his week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about improving writing ability in Chinese. This time,...