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The Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong The unique Hong Kong city light show, the Symphony of...

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New HSK 2: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021 New HSK 2: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021Dec 6, 2021In our previous post, we took a close...

Grace: Hello and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children. I‘m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach. To protect speakers’ privacy and...

I’ll never forget the day I stepped off the plane in Shanghai. I was 22 years old, fresh out of my small hometown in Mexico, and about to embark on...

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Hangzhou National Tea Museum The National Tea Museum of Hangzhou is the epicenter of knowledge...

Flaming Mountain, Turpan Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid...

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HSK Level 2: Downloadable Test Students at this level are able to talk about the basic daily life functions in Chinese. Level 2 will focus on...

Must-Know Vocabulary for Your Chinese Resume Thinking about working in China? You’ll most likely need to provide your resume in Chinese — 中文简历...

5 Small Talk Phrases in Chinese for Daily Conversations 5 Small Talk Phrases in Chinese for Daily ConversationsApr 27, 20255 Small Talk Phrases in...

Here’s a guide on the format for the survey section of the IB Chinese B exam’s writing component, which is less commonly tested. The survey section...

Should you read Chinese with or without Pinyin? What are the pros and cons of reading on your phone? And how do you learn to read Chinese people’s...

If you listen a lot, most of it will have to be passive listening. The proportions here are somewhat arbitrary, but passive listening will take up...

Entertainment in Ancient China The ancient Chinese people worked for long hours each day. To...

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Learning Mandarin can be a rewarding experience for Spanish children, but it also comes with considerable challenges. This article will explore the...

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China's Top Tea Culture Cities China's top tea culture cities fall into two categories: those...

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How to Plan a Trip to Lijiang and Shangri-La 2026 Lijiang, a colorful, enchanting city,...

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4 Things to Do During the Labor Day Holidays Labor Day, 劳动节 (Láodòng Jié), also known as May Day, is a national holiday in China that is celebrated...

When introducing characters for the first time, most teachers explain that there are six different kinds of ways that characters are composed in...

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I have been inspired by many people in my life and in many different areas. When it comes to learning things, Scott H. Young runs one of the most...

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China Tourist Visa is Back! Great News for Short-Term Chinese Students Wonderful news for our students: China has announced resuming issuing all...

2011 just ended and it’s time to look back and see what happened last year, but this is also an opportunity to look ahead. Hacking Chinese was...

To understand spoken Chinese, we need to convert sounds to meaning. We need to identify sounds of particular interest in Mandarin, combine these and...

Textbooks are great for learning languages, including Chinese, but it’s important to diversify your reading. If you only read your textbook, you’re...

Ultimate Xi'an Itineraries: Top 3 Options with Side Trip Ideas Xi'an is an essential stop for...

13 Best Restaurants for Children in Shanghai In Shanghai, there are many restaurants decorated...

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Bù yào zhè me jī dòng! 不要这么激动！ Don’t be so emotional! Lěng jìng yī diǎn! 冷静一点！ Calm down! (Often has the opposite effect) Bié...

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his week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about learning words and characters in Chinese. This...

Sara Jaaksola is from Finland, but have been living in Guangzhou, China since 2010. She originally went there to learn Chinese but ended up doing a...

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10 Interesting Facts about China's Imperial Examination System The Chinese examination system,...

Chinese Folk Dances When one speaks of folk dances in connection with Chinese culture, most...

Chinese New Year Celebrations and Activities (2026): Day-by-Day Guide You may wonder how long...

How to Plan a Suzhou Tour Suzhou is one of the oldest and most prosperous cities in the Yangtze...

Juyongguan’s Great Wall Fort — Close to Beijing, Wheelchair-Friendly You'll enjoy a walk on the...

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Something I hear learners ask about often is the so-called learning plateau. There is no standard definition of this, but it usually involves...

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China School Trip | Beijing Explored Last week, our Beijing campus had the pleasure of hosting a group of students on their China School Trip...

走运 (zǒuyùn) Have good luck or Be lucky The character “走 (zǒu)” means walk and “运 (yùn)” means fortune or luck. Example: Jīntiān wǒ diūle yì...

Gān jìng 干净 Clean Shǒu hěn gān jìng. 手很干净。 Hands are clean. Zhuō zi hěn gān jìng. 桌子很干净。 The table is clean. Wǒ de fáng...

For parents outside of Chinese heritage, you might wonder: can your child truly benefit from this unique linguistic journey? Let’s explore how...

New Year’s Day, or “元旦 (Yuándàn)” is just around the corner. Wouldn’t you like to impress your friends and relatives by wishing them a happy holiday...

An increasing number of  children are opting to learn Chinese as their second language. The advantages of learning Chinese extend beyond mere...

Textbooks are great for learning languages, including Chinese, but it’s important to diversify your reading. If you only read your textbook, you’re...

10 Quick Facts about Lunar New Year Lunar New Year is a time-honored festival celebrated by...

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Entering or expanding into the Chinese market requires a strong understanding of local business practices, especially when it comes to market...

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Reading is one of the best ways to develop vocabulary and grammar. Unfortunately, this comes with two problems for learners of Chinese. First, the...

Reading is an important skill to master when learning Chinese. It’s the gateway to an extended vocabulary, formal language and Chinese culture and...

How to Avoid Tourist Traps in China? Avoiding Tourist Traps Tourist attractions offer...

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5 Platforms to Make Your Life in China Easier These useful Chinese platforms are making life in China easier. Whether you’re a newcomer or...

We’ve Been Voted Mandarin School of the Year by That’s Beijing Awards 2023! Exciting news!That’s Mandarin Beijing campus has been granted the title...

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How small can Chinese characters be while still being legible? How much information do they contain per unit area? And what can a big Rubik’s Cube...

China's Top 5 Skywalks — High And Scenic Thrills China is always striving to build the best,...

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Hangzhou Weather in May Weather: May is quite comfortable. It is often sunny and warm, and the...

How to Plan a Trip around Nanning in Guangxi 2026 Nanning, capital city of Guangxi Zhuang...

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Xinjiang Travel Guide Xinjiang province has been important in Chinese history as a Silk Road...

Hong Kong's Top Mountain Bike Route: the Tai Mo Shan Downhill Where can you go in Hong Kong...

Top 10 Things to Do in Kowloon Kowloon is a major part of Hong Kong's urban area. There, you...

If you think this is a good way of learning characters, you should definitely read this article. When starting to learn Chinese characters,...

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Best Instagram Channels for Learning Mandarin Chinese Instagram, known for its visual appeal and bite-sized content, has emerged as a unique...

Biàn shòu le 变瘦了 You’ve lost weight / You look slimmer Pí fū biàn hǎo le 皮肤变好了 Your skin looks great / Your complexion has improved Shēn cái...

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Philippe, is known for her linguistic abilities. In addition to being fluent in...

As soon as students realise that Chinese script is not an alphabet, and that there are thousands of characters they need to learn to become...

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The Yuan Dynasty Map This map shows the land of the Yuan Dynasty (1279 – 1368), whose capital...

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Chinese Eating Culture - Food Lovers with Different Manners Chinese people love to eat and...

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How to Get from Xi'an Airport/Railway Station to Xi'an City Center Below, we'll introduce the...

The Best Places for Brunch in Shanghai The weary, jet-lagged travelers that can't yet rise with...

Where to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing: Picks from a Local Guide Peking Roast Duck is the most...

Mid-Autumn Festival for China's Ethnic Minorities Customs of sacrificing and worshiping the...

Shanghai Campus Meeting Room: Where Moments Shine Our Shanghai Campus’ meeting room and terrace area is a cozy corner of the school where amazing...

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Chinese New Year's Eve: Why Is It Important and What to Do? Chinese New Year's Eve is the day...

10 Chinese Cities with the Most Beautiful Night Scene As night falls, the lights emerging from...

The Tang Dynasty Map Brief introduction: Li Yuan (李渊, 566 – 635) founded the Tang Dynasty after...

Bamboo Rafting in Guilin: Prices, Routes & Best Times Bamboo rafting is a great way to...

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Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 - zhōng qiū jié) with Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart ...

When we begin learning Chinese, everything feels new and exciting. Every word we learn opens new doors and moves us forward, and when we listen and...

Dunhuang's Mingsha Mountains (Singing Sand Dunes) In ancient times, Chinese caravans traveled...

The Mongol Empire Map This map shows the land of the Mongolian Empire (1271 – 1368) and the...

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Using Shared Bicycles in China If you’ve spent some time in China, you’ll definitely notice countless rows of colorful bicycles lining sidewalks....

Chinese Learner’s Guide to Luckin x Moutai Craze If you’ve been in China for the past week, you must’ve already heard the news about the new...

Dec 11 Wine Party (Shanghai) Are you in Shanghai on Thursday, December 11, 2025?Join our Wine Night 🍶We’d love to see you there — tasting Chinese...

Many learners of Chinese experience the same frustration: in real conversations, you often hear only parts of sentences. Subjects seem missing,...

kàn qíng kuàng ba. 看情况吧。 We’ll see. / It depends. Often implies uncertainty or a polite way to say “probably not.” Zhōu mò yǒu...

Image credit: Tony Clough If you look at what methods work well for learning Chinese (or any other language), you will see the word “immersion”...

Changsha Food Bean Curd with Odor The best bean curd with odor is at Huogongdian...

Chengdu History Highlights: Chengdu's 6 Most Famous People Chengdu (成都) literally means...

Jingdezhen Travel Guide Jingdezhen (/jing-der-jnn/), originally called Changnan, is in...

Travel from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie: Flights, Trains & Tours Shanghai and Zhangjiajie are...

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Beginner Level 初级 (chūjí) Correct answer: D Analysis: A. “衬衣 (chènyī)” are the daily Chinese words for “Shirt.”       The character “衬 (chèn)”...

Today is Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional Chinese festival that has moments of solemnity during tomb-sweeping and ancestor worship, yet it is a...

Are you preparing for the HSK 7-9 exams and feeling overwhelmed by the challenging reading sections? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Reading is one of...

Speech recognition has developed at a furious pace in recent years, from being an annoying feature few people used because it never worked, to...

Before I started learning Chinese, I wasn’t too keen on reading manga (Japanese for “comics”, 漫画/漫畫 in Chinese). However, while living in Taiwan, I...

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In China’s business landscape, where relationships and mutual respect form the foundation of successful partnerships, mastering key phrases can...

Do the Chinese think differently than we do? Are cultural differences only something superficial or are there deeper, more fundamental differences...

It took five years, 300 articles and two million visits to Hacking Chinese, but now it’s finally here! I’m proud to announce the launch of… Hacking...

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The reading part of the IGCSE Chinese examination often presents significant challenges to many students. However, it is an integral component....

Staring at a Chinese menu filled with mysterious characters? Tired of pointing randomly and hoping for the best? You’re not alone. What if I told...

Are you feeling stuck with your Mandarin skills, especially while preparing for the HSK4 exam? Many learners have a tough time grasping key phrases...

One of the most common questions I receive is what my flashcard deck looks like and how I think one should organise a deck of flashcards for optimum...

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A few years ago during a lecture I held focusing on strategies for learning Chinese, a student asked me a good but unusual question: Why do we need...

How much time are you investing into learning Chinese? Or is it maybe better to talk about it using a unit other than time, such as how many books...

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The HSK (汉语水平考试, Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is the dominant proficiency test for learners of Chinese. As such, its main purpose is to assess the...