Month: September 2026

Chinese Lion Dances: What Is It and What Does It Symbolize? The lion dance is a traditional...

Taipei 101 Tower: Which Floor to Visit The Taipei 101 tower is the tallest building in Taiwan...

6-Day Beijing and Shanghai Tour A Tale of Two Cities If you want to understand the history...

Guilin-Dali High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Xi'an Weather in August 2026: How to Stay Comfortable in Summer Weather:Is Xi'an too hot in...

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A Level Playing Field? China's All-or-Nothing Gaokao Test is the SAT on Steroids <!-- Pinyin...

Guilin Hiking - My Top 4 Recommended Routes Famous for its karst mountainous, Guilin is rich in...

Top Things to Do in Changsha at Night Changsha is regarded as "a city of entertainment" in...

7-Day Beijing & Xi'an Highlights Tour A Perfect Introduction to China's Ancient Capitals ...

Guangxi History and Culture As early as 700 thousand years ago, Guangxi was already the site...

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages The Kaiping Diaolou, multi-storied buildings scattered around...

Shanghai Weather in November 2026: Things to Do & Travel Tips Weather: During November,...

Wu Emperor of the Han Dynasty (156- 87 BC) Emperor Wu of Han, born as Liu Che, was the seventh...

Useful Hand Signs in China — for Those Struggling with the Language One of the major challenges...

4-Day Immersive Jiuzhaigou Nature and Culture Exploration Tour Unveil the Mysteries of Natural...

Chinese Table Manners and Etiquette China is a country where elements of modern are still strongly entangled with traditional elements. You may...

25 Common Chinese Idioms You Should Know - Part 2 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

In last week’s article, we saw that learning Chinese characters is not enough, you also have to learn words. Most words contain two characters, or...

Guangzhou IFC Tower — Guangzhou's First Tall Skyscraper Guangzhou's IFC Tower was the first...

The Top 6 Areas to Stay in Guangzhou Guangzhou is a rising tourism city and is ranked as one...

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The Hong Kong “Tuen Ng” Dragon Boat Festival 2026 Dragon Boat Festival is called Duanwu Jie in...

Binhe Road Greenery Corridor Lanzhou is a narrow valley stretching from east to west with the...

Nov 27 | Mahjong Championship Are you in Shanghai, Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, Nov 27, 2025? Come and play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Steamed Stuffed Bun Plays Rock & Roll “包子 (bāozi) stuffed bun,” which is coated with flat dough and stuffed with vegetables,...

The Tibetan Ethnic Minority in China Tibetan people are perhaps China's most popular and...

16-Day Chinese Culture and Art Tour In-Depth Discovery of Chinese Culture and Art Suggested...

Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu: Is It Worth Visiting? Is Jinli Ancient Street worth visiting?...

14 Top Things to Do in Inner Mongolia Inner Mongolia is a beautiful place in the north of China...

How to Get to and Around Guilin: A Guide for Transportation As a world-renowned tourist city,...

It’s time for a brand new type of challenge, a habit formation challenge! The goal is not to accumulate as much time as possible like most of the...

The Top 5 Attractions in Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie is known for its unique tourist sights,...

Dec 22 | Christmas Party at That’s Mandarin Last Friday marked a celebration of Christmas at That’s Mandarin! The air was filled with festive vibes...

  Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn tóu fà. 我想剪头发。 I’d like a haircut.   Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn duǎn yī diǎn. 我想剪短一点。 I want it a bit shorter.   Xiū jiǎn yī xià liú...

Shàng miàn 上面 On / Above Xià miàn 下面 Under / Below Qián miàn 前面 In front Hòu miàn 后面 Behind Zuǒ biān 左边 Left side Yòu biān 右边 Right...

Méi nà me zhòng yào. 没那么重要。 It’s not that important. Méi shì, bú yào zháo jí. 没事，不要着急。 It’s fine, no need to worry. Méi nà me yán zhòng....

What Does "Western Food" Mean in China? <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Huangshan Weather in March Weather: In March, the snow stops and the heavy monsoon rainy...

Beijing to Xi'an Flights Beijing - Xi'an Flight Schedule Beijing Capital Airport serves most...

Top Macau Travel Tips Here is a selection oftourist information on Macau: currencies,...

Mid Autumn Festival 2026 in Vietnam: Top Places to Celebrate The Mid-Autumn Festival is named...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 9) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 5) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

15 Travel Ideas for Christmas Holiday in China Christmastime is an ideal travel time in China...

Hiking in Guangzhou Guangzhou is a huge metropolis that is the capital of Guangdong Province...

China Highlights, Discovery Your Way! Discover China with the award-winning and best-rated...

The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook...

This week’s podcast episode (number 161) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent in to me about listening...

The Historic Center of Macau Tourists can have a quick tour of most of the major UNESCO...

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

Chengdu Train Schedules China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Kashgar Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Kashgar Kashgar Kashgar is the westmost city...

When learning to write Chinese characters, we need to remember that what we have in mind and what we actually write aren’t necessarily the same...

I have taught a brief introduction course in Chinese at my university now for five years running and every time, I try to give the students as much...

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner 2026: Feb. 16th, Food, Traditions The Chinese New Year dinner...

Great Wall of China: Length, History, Map, Why and When Built It The Great Wall of China is one...

Guangzhou Weather in February 2026: Festive Atmosphere February is slightly warmer than...

How to Spend a Night in Shanghai: Top 10 Things to Do Shanghai by night is one of the most...

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Zhengzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Zhengzhou Zhengzhou Zhengzhou, the capital...

1-Day Giant Panda and Giant Buddha Tour Got limited time in Chengdu? No worries! We recommend...

Yangtze River Cruise Find a Cruise Route: - Any Ship Route -Chongqing→Yichang...

Qu Yuan: Chinese Poet in the Dragon Boat Festival Story When it comes to the Dragon Boat...

The Meaning of XSWL in Chinese Slang | That’s Mandarin The Meaning of XSWL in Chinese Slang | That’s MandarinMay 19, 2025The Meaning of XSWL in...

YCT Level 4 differs from other levels in that it includes a writing section, which is divided into two parts. In the first part, candidates are...

Zhangjiajie Spotlight Experiences Zhangjiajie has become famous because of its wonderful...

May - Your Personal Trip Advisor May Liu Trip Advisor "Hello! My name is May Liu,...

China Food Tours Chinese food is famous all over the world, and you may be shocked by its...

One-day Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Landmarks Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

Yī fú 衣服 Clothes Kù zi 裤子 Pants Xié zi 鞋子 Shoes Mào zi 帽子 Hat Wà zi 袜子 Socks Qún zi 裙子 Skirt Wài tào 外套 Coat If you consider...

6 Strange Habits You Might Learn Living in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Chinese Dumplings Dumplings are a famous traditional northern Chinese food. They are...

Yellow Mountain Tourism Map Our Huangshan attractions map specifically shows the attractions...

Chongqing Weather in July, Chongqing Temperature in July Weather: July gets the furnace smelter...

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

Virginia - Your Personal Trip Advisor Virginia Fu Trip Advisor "Hi! My friend! I am...

Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay...

The Four Best China Karst Landscapes for Tourists The South China Karst is so impressive and is...

Karakuli Lake Features 1. Small lake at an elevation of 3,600 meters (about 12,000...

Online Online Chinese Classes During the PandemicApr 11, 2020As more and more of our students have been switching to online Chinese classes during...

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Origin of “元旦 (Yuándàn) New Year’s Day”  Key Learning Point (Preview): 元旦 (Yuándàn) n. New Year’s Day 　 “元旦(Yuándàn) New Year’s Day” has...

Speaking a foreign language fluently requires many things to come together at once. You need to decide what to say, retrieve the right Chinese words...

Top Taiwan Tours for 2026/2027 Taiwan is a beautiful island rich in scenery, culture, and...

4-Day Guangzhou, Qingyuan and Foshan Spring Blossoms Discovery Tour Family Spring Break...

Gaochang Ruins, Turpan Features Biggest ancient ruined city in Xinjiang. It's one of...

Macau Marine Museum The Macau Marine Museum has an aquarium, exhibition halls, a tea cafe,...

How to Change and Cancel Train Tickets in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

3-Day Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Highlights Tour Time-Smart Jiuzhaigou Discovery Located in a...

Yuelu Academy Yuelu Academy was among the four ancient Chinese academies along with Bailudong...

When Was the Great Wall of China Built? Over 2,300 Years in 9+ Dynasties Like Rome, the Great...

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Australia‘s workplaces — from Sydney finance offices to Melbourne retail, Brisbane hospitality, and Perth mining — are more global than ever. And as...

Why is Basketball So Popular in China? <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Chu State Great Wall Most people have heard about the Great Wall of China that runs across...

Top Free Things to Do in Tianjin Tianjin is a municipality adjacent to Beijing. It is the...

Chongqing in February: Weather and Travel Tips 2026 Is February a good time to visit Chongqing?...

Shanghai-Zhenjiang High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

China's Top 10 Largest Cities If you enjoy the happening atmosphere of big and rapidly growing...

Guangzhou Weather in December Winter is short inGuangzhou and it starts from December. The...

6-Day Chongqing, Wulong and Wujiang Gallery Tour Exploring Trending Hotspots and Natural...

7 Useful Chinese Phrases for Chinese Language Student As the new semester in China officially kicks off on September 1st, there’s no better time to...

The date of “重阳节 (chóng yáng jié)” is September 9th of the Lunar Calendar, and in English which it is called the Double Ninth Festival. As shown in...

Duō shǎo 多少 How much / How many Zhè ge duō shǎo qián? 这个多少钱？ How much is this? Yǒu duō shǎo gè? 有多少个？ How many are there? Nǐ yào duō...

6 Lesser Known Places in Shanghai Worth Visiting <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

China's Best Golf Courses Golf is currently one of the fastest growing industries in China....

6-Day Minority Festival Tour Experience the Splendid Culture of Minority Festival Minority...

China Train Travel FAQs China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

7 Things to Know Before Riding A Train in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Hong Kong - Huangshan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

红包 (hóngbāo) Red Packets/ Red Envelope (Intermediate) The character “红 (hóng)” means red and “包 (bāo)” means bag or packet. Example:...

If you enjoy playing computer games, why don’t enjoy them in Chinese? I’ve played a lot of StarCraft 2 in Chinese and even if I don’t play any...

This year is drawing to a close and it’s time to conclude 2016 with an overview of the best articles published on Hacking Chinese this year. I often...

For most students, a new semester has just started or is about to begin, and for the rest of us, August is as good a time as any to focus on the...

Dragon Horoscope 2026

Top 8 Buddhist Caves in China Along the Silk Road, there are many cultural relics that attract...

Top 8 Things to Do in Hangzhou As one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China, Hangzhou is an...

The Inner Mongolia Great Wall Section Inner Mongolia is the most representative Great...

Shanghai Shopping - Top Places to Shop for Souvenirs Shanghai is one of the most prosperous...

Beijing Weather in February: Where to Go (2026) Weather: In February, Beijing is slightly...

Hong Kong Languages: Background and Helpful Travel Tips Traveling through China can bring up...

The Story of Chang’e and Houyi Chang'e is a central character of Mid-Autumn Festival tradition....

Free Chinese Learning Tips—Where to Start? Where does one start when learning Chinese? Chinese pinyin should be the first step. Pinyin uses the...

How to Type in Chinese on Any Device <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

China Customs Regulations: What to Declare and How China customs regulations let you...

Where to See Pandas in China: Chengdu,Chongqing and More The best place to see giant pandas in...

China Art Palace China Art Palace, a free museum in Shanghai, is located at the China...

The Best Photography Spots in Shanghai Shanghai is very well known for a city skyline that's...

HowtoPlanaTriptoBeijing:AdviceforFirstTimers2026 Beijing is one of the best gateways to...

Parent-Child Sports Day at That’s Mandarin Chengdu Parent-Child Sports Day at That’s Mandarin Chengdu by That's Mandarin | Jun 7, 2024Our Chengdu...

1.  What is a Blog? A blog is a form of online writing that allows individuals to share ideas, experiences, and opinions on various topics. In the...

Chinese Holidays and Traditional Festivals in 2021 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This is the current logo, and this version was crated by Hugh Grigg. It should be read from right to left, top to bottom. This autumn, Hacking...

10 Amazing Chinese New Year's Desserts to Ring in 2026 Sweet treats symbolize a sweet life in...

Suzhou Weather in January Enjoy fine dining at the Suzhou Restaurants Things to Do in...

The Best 10 Sections/Parts of the Great Wall to Visit Though the Great Wall is over 6,000...

How to Plan a Gansu Tour: Itineraries, Weather, Hotels and Tours Gansu — the Silk Road's...

3-Day Guangzhou Foodie & Shopping Adventure A Palate & Purchase Spree This 3-day...

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Reed Flute Cave: The Largest and Most Impressive Cave in Guilin Reed Flute Cave is a...

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《唐山大地震》(Tángshān dà dìzhèn) Tangshan Earthquake Key Learning Points (Preview): 回家 (huíjiā): go home  At daybreak on July 28, 1976, the...

Essential Survival Tips for Traveling in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Western Sichuan Itinerary in 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or more Days The visit to Western Sichuan is focused...

Shuhe Ancient Town Shuhe Ancient Town is the earliest habitation of the Naxi ancestors. It is...

Xijiang Miao Village: Is It Worth Visiting? How to Plan a Trip? Xijiang Miao Village is one of...

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Shanghai-Huangshan High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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In the AP Chinese writing task where students are asked to write a story based on 4 pictures, many test-takers struggle because they don’t fully...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 3) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

People who know nothing about Chinese often ask me how to write their names in Chinese characters. The answer is that you can’t. Names in...

Top 7 China Mountains You Shouldn’t Miss (Curated List) China is home to some of the world's...

China's Top 8 Food Cities What are the best places in China for food? If you just came to China...

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Xi'an Weather in December: Where to Go (2026) Weather: December marks the start of winter in...

How to Visit Universal Studios Beijing: from Your Local Guide Universal Studios Beijing is the...

Taining Danxia Landform Danxia (/dan-sshyaa/) means'rosy cloud' and is a type of sandstone...

Aug 08 | Mahjong Night in Beijing Are you in Beijing on Thursday,Aug 08, 2024?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Wǒ xū yào xiū xi yī xià. 我需要休息一下。 I need to take a break. Wǒ xiǎng xiē yī xià. 我想歇一下。 I’d like to take a break. Zhè duàn shí...

Networking in China isn’t just about exchanging contacts—it’s about building genuine professional rapport. Whether you’re seeking a referral,...

Cheating is an interesting phenomenon, especially when it concerns motivated students who cheat even though this can only have negative effects on...

Chinese Vegetarian Food — a Vegetarians Guide to China Most Chinese vegetarians are vegetarian...

Suzhou Map Our Suzhou maps cover Suzhou's location in China, the Suzhou area in Jiangsu...

7-Day Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang Winter Tour A Memorable Winter Trip in Yunnan Travel to...

6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu'er Tour Escape to the Rainforest On the southwest border of...

Niú nǎi 牛奶 Milk Wǒ měi tiān dōu hē niú nǎi. 我每天都喝牛奶。 I drink milk every day. Guǒ zhī 果汁 Juice Wǒ xǐ huān hē píng guǒ zhī....

For many professionals in New York City, learning Business Chinese is no longer optional — it’s becoming a real competitive advantage. Whether you...

In the fast-evolving world of international finance, fluency in Mandarin Chinese has become a key differentiator for senior banking professionals....

Learn the 24 Chinese Solar Terms - A Cultural Understanding of the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony <!-- ...

Listening ability is probably the hardest skill for learners of Chinese. You eventually get the hang of learning characters and even pronouncing...

Qin Shi Huang: Achievements, Family, Wife, Tomb & Secrets Qin Shi Huang was the first...

China Facts (17 Fantastic Facts about China) China is the world's third biggest country by...

How to Get to from Chengdu to Tibet Chengdu is an important transportation hub for entering...

Tianjin Vegetarian Restuarants Vegetarian eating in China is not as complicated as it may seem,...

The Best 16 Foods You Can’t Miss in Xiamen It's said that Xiamen is a city that people can...

The Grand World of Ice and Snow Harbin Ice and Snow World, also called Harbin Grand World of...

Shenzhen Transportation Shenzhen borders Hong Kong, and has convenient transportation to Hong...

No, this is not related to anything written by Jorge Luis Borges, but it is related to both dictionaries and labyrinths anyhow. Although there are...

To understand spoken Chinese, we need to both extract information from what we hear, but we also need to use what we already know to interpret it....

Red Envelopes/Packets (Hongbao) — Significance, Amount, and How to Give A red envelope...

21-Day Classic Chinese History and Natural Wonders Tour A Grand Tour of China's Landmarks ...

Best Times to Visit Chengdu & Pandas 2026: Travel Tips Having lived in Chengdu for over...

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Shenyang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Shenyang Shenyang Imperial Palace Shenyang is...

Chongqing Food Chongqing Hotpot Chongqing Hotpot has long been a standard kind of restaurant...

Chinese Names of 10 Popular Superheroes Chinese Names of 10 Popular SuperheroesJun 12, 2025Chinese Names of Popular SuperheroesWhether you’re team...

Gān bēi! 干杯！ Cheers! Wǒ gān le, nǐ suí yì~ 我干了，你随意～ I’ll drink it, you go ahead~ Suí yì, suí yì, hǎo hǎo hē! 随意，随意，好好喝！ Whatever, just...

The academic year looks different in different parts of the world, but for many readers, a semester will end soon if it hasn’t already. For some,...

Tibet Weather in December: What to Do and Travel Tips December is a great time to visit Tibet...

7-Day High Speed Railway Tour from Guangzhou to Guizhou High-Speed Railway Tour from Guangzhou...

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The Top 7 Festivals in Shanghai The modern, fast-paced, cosmopolitan city that is Shanghai, is...

Recently, I achieved a significant milestone – passing the HSK Level 5 examination. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m eager to open the doors...

Xiàng mào yīng jùn 相貌英俊 Handsome appearance Qì zhì bù fán 气质不凡 Exceptional poise / Distinguished demeanor Yǒu dà jú guān 有大局观 Strategic...