Month: July 2026

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One of the most common myths about language learning is related to the importance of where you are studying, geographically speaking. Do you have...

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The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960) The Five Dynasties and Ten...

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Yuan Shikai Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) was an important politician and militarist in China's...

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Zhenyuan Ancient Town: An Eastern Guizhou Stopover from South to North Located about 200 km...

No in Chinese 不 (bù)不 (bù) is a general negation word used to express a simple “no” or “not.” When first learning Chinese you will use it...

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Visiting Huaqing Palace: Suggestions from a Local Guide As a local tour guide who has been to...

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How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you...

It’s time for the first Hacking Chinese meet-up in Beijing! I have arranged many meet-ups in Taipei since I lived there for many years, but this is...

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In Chinese culture, blessing words are crucial as they not only convey good wishes but also deepen emotional connections. Mastering these...

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Harbin Ice Festival 2026-2027: Opening Dates & How to Visit The Harbin Ice and Snow...

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Vocabulary acquisition is both one of the most important and interesting areas of language learning. In order to understand spoken and written...

14 Chinese New Year Flowers/Fruits to Bring You Luck in 2026 Apart from lucky dishes, fruits...

3-Day Lugu Lake Tour The Legend of a Lake and People On the border between Yunnan Province...

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How to Pay in China: Mobile Payment, Cards, Cash Mobile payment is the most common payment...

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In the IB Chinese B exam, the writing section includes the analysis of editorials. Editorials are a vital form of commentary that represent a...

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Kě ài 可爱 Cute Zhè ge hěn kě ài. 这个很可爱。 This is cute. Xiǎo gǒu hěn kě ài. 小狗很可爱。 The puppy is cute. Nǐ hǎo kě ài! 你好可爱！...

能躺就躺 (Néng tǎng jiù tǎng) – lie down whenever possible 懒到极致 (Lǎn dào jí zhì) – peak laziness 不想动 (Bù xiǎng dòng) – zero motivation 明天再说 (Míng...

The Ningxia Guyuan Great Wall Section of the Qin Dynasty In remote north China, Ningxia (like...

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Bù kě néng. 不可能。 No way. / Impossible. Yǒu kě néng. 有可能。 Maybe./ Possible. Kěn dìng de. 肯定的。 For sure. Nǐ xiǎng de měi....

One of the most confusing moments for Mandarin learners often happens at the very end of a conversation. You finish talking. There is no “bye.“...

In the IB Chinese B exam, one of the key writing tasks is composing a speech. This can be a challenging but rewarding exercise for students aiming...

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The Seas of Cloud of the Yellow Mountains Since early times, Huangshan, or the Yellow...

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Chinese Dialects: Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Putonghua <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The humble flashcard: A key component in a successful strategy, or a distraction from what truly matters? Few things have sparked as much debate as...

When I tell people that I study Chinese, the reactions usually involve equal amounts of awe and curiosity. “I’ve heard Chinese is the hardest...

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The Jin Dynasty The Sima clan became the dynastic rulers of the Jin Empire (265–420)....

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Learning Chinese by enrolling in a course and using a textbook is a great way to provide structure to your learning. Sure, it’s possible recreate...

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7-Day Xinjiang Highlights Tour Xinjiang's Best for First-Timers As China's largest province...

The 24 Solar Terms The 24 solar terms, based on the sun's position in the zodiac, were created...

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The Top 7 Popular Foods in Shenzhen You Should Try Shenzhen cuisine is based on refreshing...

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How to Plan a Trip to China and Nepal 2026 For exploring ancient civilizations and breathtaking...

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What Restaurants Are Like in China A pleasant meal can make a trip better. If you haven't...

The Great Wall at Yulin The Great Wall at Yulin in China's Shaanxi Province was built between...

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  Tài xìng yùn le! 太幸运了！ So lucky!   Zhēn xìng yùn! 真幸运！ Such good luck!   Yùn qì bào péng! 运气爆棚！ Luck explosion!   Tiān xuǎn zhī...

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Yunnan Weather in June 2026: Tour and Wear Guide June is the warmest month in Yunnan but the...

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Year of the 龙 Lóng: Chinese Vocabulary As the Spring Festival (春节 Chūnjié) is coming soon, let’s look at some keywords you might use to talk about...

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