Month: August 2026

Beihai Park in Beijing: Worth Visiting? Beihai Park may not be as famous as other attractions...

Zongzi at Dragon Boat Festival: Why Eat and How to Make/Eat? When Dragon Boat Festival comes...

Best Moments of 2023 at That’s Mandarin 2023 was a year of the new beginnings.Join us on the journey back in time to the best moments 2023✨More...

What Was the Great Wall of China Made of? The construction materials of the Great Wall...

Huanghuacheng Great Wall - the “Lakeside Great Wall” The Huanghuacheng Great Wall, 75 km...

First Pier of the Great Wall — Western End of the Ming Great Wall of China The "First Pier of...

Changchun Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Changchun Changchun only has a history of 200...

Urumqi Weather in July Weather: July in Urumqi is typically hot in the day, and mild in the...

Upcoming Eventsevents at That’s Mandarin in 2026Join in our cultural events, mahjong nights, and more!JanuaryFeb 5 | Write 春联 (Chūnlián), or Spring...

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We have now reached the first milestone in the sensible character learning challenge 2014! What does this mean? That depends on whether or not...

To learn Chinese, you need to immerse yourself in the language. This can be done wherever you are and from day one. Yet many beginner lessons in...

Chengdu Weather in October 2026: Travel Tips Weather: October is mild and cool, around 21°C...

Guangzhou-Chongqing Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Xiamen Weather in July Weather: The weather is often fine, and the UV radiation is most...

The Top 10 Things to Do in Central, Hong Kong Central District is the heart of Hong Kong and...

11-Day Imperial and Scenic China Family Tour Discover the Modern Cities and Countryside of...

Yī fú 衣服 Clothes Wǒ yǒu xīn yī fú. 我有新衣服。 I have new clothes. Mào zi 帽子 Hat Wǒ dài mào zi. 我戴帽子。 I wear a hat. Xié zi 鞋子 Shoes Wǒ...

Mastering Chinese isn’t just about learning vocabulary and grammar; it’s about understanding the colloquial expressions and phrases that native...

Logging your language learning not only allows you to verify that you’re doing the right things, it also makes learning more visible and helps...

Guangzhou Golf Courses 1. Nansha Golf Course 南沙高尔夫球场 Address: Luwan Area, Nansha...

Top 12 Handpicked Attractions in Lijiang with Travel Tips Lijiang is a famous tourist...

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

Shenzhen - City Intro and Travel Guide Shenzhen's location in China Just 40 years ago,...

What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast? What do Chinese usually eat for breakfast?It’s true that a good breakfast will provide you with enough...

Movies, Mahjong & Baduanjin: September at That’s Mandarin Movies, Mahjong & Baduanjin: September at That’s MandarinSep 30, 2025Busy...

Nǐ tài mǐn gǎn le. 你太敏感了。 You’re too sensitive. Nǐ wèi shén me zhè me zài yì? 你为什么这么在意？ Why do you care so much? Nǐ xiǎng...

Yī qǐ wán! 一起玩! Play together! Gěi nǐ. 给你。 Here you go. Wǒ xǐ huan gēn nǐ wán. 我喜欢跟你玩。 I like playing with you. Wǒ men zuò hǎo péng yǒu...

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

Wuhan-Hefei High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Toilets on Chinese Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing West Railway Station - Map, Bus, Tips, and Travel Routes China Train Ticket Booking China...

Nǐ zài zuò shén me? 你在做什么？ What are you doing? Wǒ zài zuò zuò yè. 我在做作业。 I’m doing homework. Wǒ zài kàn shū. 我在看书。 I’m reading. Wǒ zài tīng...

Want to order an Americano the natural way? This one-minute breakdown shows you how to order coffee like a native speaker—confident and smooth!...

Learning Chinese as an adult can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to understanding its sentence structure. Unlike English,...

This is the third part in my miniseries about listening to music in Chinese. So far, the following articles have been published. It is likely that...

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility

10 Facts on the Tang Dynasty The Tang Empire (618–907) is noted as one of the longest surviving...

What to Expect from Hotel Breakfasts in China The Chinese hotel breakfast experience is one...

Suzhou Attractions from Gardens to Water Towns Suzhou is a city with historical significance...

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This week’s podcast episode (number 196) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about listening comprehension in Chinese....

18-Day Classic China Tour with Yunnan China Essence and South Discovery Catch the core of...

3-Week Must-See Places China Tour Including Holy Tibet A Grand Exploration of China It's...

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

Wuhan-Yichang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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Hangzhou Weather in December Weather: December's weather is cold, and it feels cold due to...

Taiwan Weather in May May is a good time and popular peak season to visit all of Taiwan, with...

18-Day New China Discovery: Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and More... Where Ancient Meets...

China Weather in April 2026: Where to Go (Smart Pre-Season Pick) April is considered a...

Quanzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple Quanzhou lies...

Macau Weather in March Weather: March is cool, generally comfortable, and fairly dry. The wet...

Yellow River Civilization: Fun Facts, Religion, Timeline, Map The Yellow River civilization or...

Beijing-Qufu Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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Learning is often a matter of taking something new and connecting it to something you already know; a process of using the familiar to make sense of...

Ningxia Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Ningxia Shapotou Tourism Area Located in...

How to Visit Mian Mountain – Birthplace of the Qingming Festival If you're already visiting...

Feilai Temple Overview Feilai Temple is along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway. It is 10 kilometers...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in February 2026: Is It Worth Visiting? Weather: February is still snow...

Discover the History of Hong Kong in a Day Seeing more of the history of Hong Kong isn't that...

Xi'an Spotlight Experiences What you expect for a Xi'an tour? You may want to see the...

Nanjing Lukou Airport Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 36 kilometers (22 miles) from the...

Stone Drum Town Overview At the base of the mountain flanking the First Bay of the...

Aug 21 | Movie Night Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Thursday, August 21, 2025?Come and watch Chinese movies with us at the Movie Night!EVENT...

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Learning a new language can be a joyful and interesting journey, and Mandarin is no exception. This article explores the grammatical challenges...

Xi'an Weather in November 2026: Travel Tips Weather: It is cold in November. The average daily...

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All serious learners face the same problem: Regardless how diligent we are and how efficient our studying is, there are only 24 hours in a day. This...

Impression West Lake Impression West Lake (印象西湖 Yìnxiàng Xī Hú /yin-sshyang sshee hoo/) is an...

2 Weeks in China 2026: Tailored for Your Unforgettable Journey A 2-week journey offers you...

Huangguoshu Waterfall: Visit Smart for the Best Scenery Located about 130 km from Guiyang...

How to Plan a Trip to Lijiang: Itinerary, Best Times, and Transport Lijiang is an ideal...

The Sui Dynasty Map The Map of the Sui Dynasty shows the land under the rule of the Sui Dynasty...

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Hangzhou Weather in April Weather: April's weather is pleasant. It is much warmer and less...

Partner With China Highlights — Your Success, Our Mission As a premier China tour operator,...

7 Ways To Improve Chinese Reading Skills In China Reading skills are vital, not only for high-level proficiency of the Chinese language, but also...

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While the Chinese New Year isn’t here yet (January 25th, in case you were wondering), we have now left 2019 behind us. For the ninth time, I will be...

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Lhasa Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

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

Heshun Ancient Village: Location, What to see Heshun is a peaceful and harmonious village...

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6-Day Essence of Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie Tour Zhangjiajie with a Gateway City-Guangzhou It...

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park — Rainbow Mountains Zhangye Danxia National Geological...

How to Plan a Day Trip to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang Shaolin Temple is about 70 kilometers...

It’s hard for outsiders to understand the challenge Chinese characters pose for learners. Some people think that it’s akin to learning a new...

The more you listen, the more you learn. The more you read, the more you learn. Input is absolutely essential when learning Chinese, as it helps you...

Guizhou Tours Guizhou has more than Laoganma chili sauces and Maotai baijiu. There can hardly...

The Shanghai Confucian Temple The Shanghai Confucian Temple is the premier tourist...

The Wei State “Great Wall” From Mt. Hua east of Xi'an, the boundary wall of the Wei State...

Tianshui Attractions Tianshui has numerous historic sites, and picturesque landscapes of green...

Things to Do With Kids in Macau Macau is a special administrative region of China. It is a...

Hohhot – Ulan Bator International Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

People's Square Summary Shanghai People's Square consists of an open square, the People's...

Harbin Tours 2026: Ice Festival, Snow Fun, Skiing… The opening ceremony of the Harbin Ice...

The IFC Towers The IFC complex is an important building complex for tourists. This is because...

How Many Chinese Characters Are There? Chinese characters, the building blocks of one of the world’s oldest and most complex writing systems, have...

Answer: 1. B Analysis: Wǒ jūrán yùdào gè pèng cí de! 我居然遇到个碰瓷的! I unexpectedly ran into someone who was pretending to be hit by my car in...

Lisa, a 9-year-old French girl, started learning Mandarin when she was 8. Yet, due to the differences between French and Chinese, Chinese...

Taiwan Weather in April April is one of the best times and peak travel season to visit Taiwan,...

Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley (a.k.a. Gajah Liar Valley) is 40...

Chongqing Weather in March: Tips for Travelers March offers ideal conditions for first-time...

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HSK New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021 New HSK 3-6 Changes: Written & Spoken Exams Combined (Update 2022) New HSK 2: Word List...

That’s Mandarin Hangzhou Campus Welcomes Students in Our New Location We’re celebrating new beginnings! Despite more than 2 months passing since...

Many parents have asked how long it would take a kid to reach YCT 4 starting from zero. Let’s discuss this question in this article, at the end of...

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) exam is a significant milestone for Chinese learners, and preparing for it can be challenging. However, with the...

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China Weather in December 2026: Top 7 Places to Go Is it a good choice to visit China in...

Manzhouli Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip Manzhouli, meaning 'luxuriant spring water' in...

Macau Weather in September Weather: September is relatively comfortable compared to the hot...

To get ready for the individual writing tasks in IB Chinese B, it’s essential to become familiar with various personal text formats, such as blogs,...

  Textbook Wǒ míng bai le. 我明白了。 I understand. Real Life Zhī dào la ! 知道啦! I understand！ Textbook Xiǎo xīn! 小心! Be careful! Real...

Grace: Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children, where we explore how real families are navigating the journey of raising bilingual...

In New York‘s multinational companies, Mandarin has quietly become one of the most valuable soft skills. For Anna, a 29-year-old project specialist...

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How do you get good feedback on your Chinese writing using AI? What’s the best input method for students? And how do you find interesting topics to...

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in China China hiking tours offer energetic outdoor people fulfilling...

The Ming Dynasty Map This map shows the land of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), which covered...

Guilin-Zhangjiajie Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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Electronic Tickets are Already Available on All Trains in China China Train Ticket Booking China...

3-Day Xi'an Foodie Adventure Delicious Discoveries, Ancient Paths This 3-day journey through...

Dà fāng 大方 Generous and easy-going; someone who doesn’t act petty Zhǔ dòng 主动 Proactive; someone who takes initiative without being asked Gěng...

Ryan, a 14-year-old student from the United States, began learning Chinese at the age of 12. Initially, he only had a grasp of basic vocabulary and...

The Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) of IB Chinese B differ in several key aspects. This article outlines the distinctions between these...

This is the third part in my miniseries about listening to music in Chinese. So far, the following articles have been published. It is likely that...

Keeping In Touch In China Many people have the fear that once they enter China, they will be...

Rabbit Horoscope 2026

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3-Day Shanghai Port Transfer with City & Watertown Tour Shanghai Port Transfer with City...

Yangtze Gold 6 Cruise Yangtze Gold 6 is a luxury 5-star-international-standard ship, which...

5-Day Kashgar Tour Kashgar In-Depth Exploration Kashgar, the westernmost city of China, used...

Hong Kong Day Tours Known as 'the Pearl of the Orient', Hong Kong is a wonderful mixture of...

Whether you’re learning Chinese on your own or are taking a course, textbooks can be useful resources, especially when you start out. They serve...

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The Zhao State Great Wall There were two separate "Great Wall" sections built by the Zhao...

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Xingping Ancient Town: Is It Worth Visiting? Located midway along the Li River between Guilin...

Century Oasis Cruise At Century Oasis Cruise, you are invited to embark on a splendid...

3-Day The Essence of Guilin The Essence of Guilin This 3 days Guilin and Yangshuo tour will...

Our ServicesEverything to make your Chinese learning smooth & easyIf you decide to learn Chinese in China with That’s Mandarin, we’ll be happy...

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I often receive questions from readers about my personal journey. Why did I start learning Chinese? What phases did I go through and what did I...

Looking back at all the things I’ve learnt in school throughout my life, what strikes me is that a very tiny fraction was focused on the most...

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Mural Paintings of Eastern Jin Dynasty Overview The tomb is 12 meters deep, with a path, 33...

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The Top 7 Things to Do in Zibo in Shandong One of China's inland eastern cities, Zibo (淄博 Zībó...

In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese is not only an enhancement of language skills but also an important bridge for cultural understanding...

社恐 (Shè kǒng) – social anxiety 不敢开口 (Bù gǎn kāi kǒu) – too shy to speak 内向型选手 (Nèi xiàng xíng xuǎn shǒu) – introvert 闷葫芦 (Mèn hú lu) – quiet,...

Mnemonics are clever memory techniques you can use to learn and remember more, but this doesn’t mean that you should always use them. If you do, you...

I’m happy to announce that an interview with me have been published over at FluentFlix. To see what other things I’ve written elsewhere...

Discover China's Regional Food Through 10 Dishes China has many regional foods due to...

9-Day Minority Discovery in Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang and Guizhou Chinese Ethnic Minority...

Weifang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Weifang Weifang, renowned as the World Capital of...

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Hong Kong Holidays 2026: What Travelers Should Know Each year, Hong Kong has about 17 public...

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Sometimes, in Mandarin Chinese, one word can have the meaning that you never imagine. Chinese-vocabulary Chinese reading – A troublesome Chinese...

Suàn le ba. 算了吧。 Forget it. Bié zài tí le. 别再提了。 Don’t bring it up again. Guò qù jiù guò qù le. 过去就过去了。 What’s past is past....

This post is about long-term goals. To see the introductory article about goals and motivation in general, please follow this link. Long-term...

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24 Solar Terms in 2024 in Chinese Recently you’ve likely been watching for signs of spring and eagerly anticipating the end of the cold (and rainy...

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Gē bo 胳膊 Arm Wǒ yǒu liǎng tiáo gē bo. 我有两条胳膊。 I have two arms. Tuǐ 腿 Leg Wǒ yǒu liǎng tiáo tuǐ. 我有两条腿。 I have two legs. Dù zi 肚子...

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