Month: August 2026

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

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,...

If you think spaced repetition software is a panacea you are wrong | Hacking Chinese

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...

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

Macau Weather in June Weather: June is a hot month. There is an average high temperature of 30...

Chengdu-Leshan High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shenzhen - Jinan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Jimmy - Your Personal Trip Advisor Jimmy Qin Trip Advisor I'm Jimmy Qin, more than...

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

Top 5 Chinese Movies You Can Watch for FREE on YouTube <!-- Pinyin chart ...

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...

Mount Kailash Yatra: a Pilgrimage Trek around Mt. Kailash Sacred Mount Kailash is in the...

8-Day Wangxian Valley, Wuzhen, Hangzhou and Shanghai Photo-Worthy Tour Capture the Wuxia...

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

One Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour Hike the Picturesque Great Wall at Jinshanling ...

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

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...

How Dating is Done in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video Chinese ...

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...

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

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

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...

Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou If you're in Guangzhou for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the...

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...

The Foreigner's Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Taobao <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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...

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

How to Get to and Around Yangshuo There is a saying in China that goes "Guilin's landscape is...

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Guangzhou Tours 2026/2027: Culinary & Tech Adventures Await Discover Guangzhou: Where...

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...

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...

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Guilin Yangshuo Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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2-Day Pingyao Highlights Tour Pingyao Highlights Tour If you're interested in Chinese...

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

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

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...

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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...

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

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

Xi'an North Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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...

Top 10 Buzzwords of 2024 in China: Chinese Language Trends Top 10 Buzzwords of 2024 in China: Chinese Language TrendsDec 5, 2024Top 10 Buzzwords of...

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...

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...

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

Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines mainly provides domestic flights to major cities in China...

Beijing North Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

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

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...

Learn about Traditional Chinese Music and Culture with Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart ...

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...

How to Communicate with Chinese People in China Visiting China? Speak Chinese? (!) This...

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

Liuyuan-Urumqi Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

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

Where to Stay in Xiamen: 3 Best Areas, Top Hotels Knowing where to stay in Xiamen, and...

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...

China Cities to Visit with Good Fengshui Fengshui is the core idea and soul of traditional...

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

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

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...

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

  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...

Another Chinese Song You Need to Learn <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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

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

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...

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

Guilin Train Schedule China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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...

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

Zhuge Liang (181-234) Like Quan Yu and Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang is famous in China's history. He...

China Highlights FAM Trip China Highlights FAM trips invite travel agents to personally...

Yangshuo Impression Sanjie Liu: Tickets, Transport & Tips Impression Sanjie Liu was...

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...

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...

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

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

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Shanghai's Best Western Food Restaurants Italian Restaurants Sopranos This is a...

Wudaoying Hutong Having lived in Beijing for over 20 years and visited Wudaoying Hutong many...

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...

15-Day Yunnan, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Dunhuang and Jiayuguan Tour Classic Yunnan and Panda...

2-Week Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Xian, and Beijing Tour Touch Chinese Elegance The...

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

Xi'an Xianyang Airport Xi'an Xianyang International Airport terminal expansion project began in...

Shanghai-Shenzhen Bullet Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Pingyao Tours 31 years after the Stock Exchange began in Wall Street, Chinese banking began...

4-Day Club Med Yabuli Skiing Vacation with Airport Transfer Holiday at China's Largest Ski...

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

Erhai Lake Erhai Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in China, and it is the second largest...