Month: September 2026

Guilin Weather in September – Unique Autumn Experiences Thinking about visiting Guilin in...

How Many Days to Spend in Guilin (3 Top Itineraries) Guilin's picturesque karst landscape and...

A Chinese Nursery Rhyme for Children (Beginner) 宝宝睡觉 (bǎobao shuìjiào) The Baby is Sleeping Key Learning Points (Preview): 猫 (māo): n...

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As an independent learner of Chinese, you need to keep three questions in mind: what to learn, how to learn it and how much time to spend on each...

Do you want to learn Chinese but don’t know where to start? Have you already started learning, but feel lost? Are you worried you can’t learn...

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Some kids, upon encountering Chinese expressions they are unfamiliar with, would immediately seek assistance from their teacher. Even after...

Is it possible to learn Mandarin when your days are packed with work and study? Many people often lament being too busy, leaving little time for...

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Digital tools have had an enormous impact on Chinese language learning. If we take something as simple as looking up an unfamiliar character in a...

The Han Dynasty - Longest Imperial Dynasty The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) was the...

What Is Chinese Dragon Dance? What is the Meaning? Dragon dances have been indispensable to...

Li River Hiking: 4 Top Routes in Yangshuo With Insider Tips For first-time visitors to Guilin,...

7-Day Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou Fairyland Tour The Classic Beauties of Sichuan Taste a world of...

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Kàn 看 Look / Watch Kàn diàn shì 看电视 Watch TV Kàn shū 看书 Read a book Kàn mā ma 看妈妈 Look at mom Kàn shǒu jī 看手机 Look at...

  Shēng qì le ma? 生气了吗？ Are you angry? Nǐ zěn me shēng qì le? 你怎么生气了？ Why are you angry? Shéi rě nǐ shēng qì le? 谁惹你生气了？ Who made you...

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How much Chinese you learn depends on three things: how you study (method), how much you study (time) and what you study (content). If you want to...

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6-Day Minority Adventure Discover the Colorful Chinese Minority Culture Urbanization...

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Image credit: Dominique Signoret What does learning Chinese have in common with the cosmic monster Cthulhu? Quite a lot, actually! In this...

Previewing before Chinese lessons is a simple yet frequently overlooked method to enhance learning. By previewing, you maximise the benefits of...

A poll I did a few years ago here on Hacking Chinese revealed that listening ability was perceived as the hardest skill when learning Mandarin. That...

Rat Horoscope 2026

Top 3 Famous Chinese New Year Stories: Legend of Monster Nian There are many legends and...

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9-Day Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu and Zhangjiajie Nature Tour Step into a Living Scroll of Mountains...

6-Day Xi'an, Luoyang & Shaolin Highlights Tour Ancient Capitals & Kung Fu This tour...

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Language research is notoriously difficult to perform properly simply because variables in a real classroom are hard to keep constant. Let’s say...

  Why learn Chinese by playing Mahjong (麻将, májiàng)? Because it’s both fun and effective! One of the most important pieces of advice I give...

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How to Visit Longmen Grottoes: Travel Tips, Routes & Highlights The Longmen Grottoes are...

Zhangjiajie or Guilin: Which Should You Visit? Zhangjiajie and Guilin are the two most...

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Jingmai Mountain in Yunnan: Ancient Tea Forests Above the Clouds Jingmai Mountain is located in...

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In this article, I will share the best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. I have spent years...

I think games have huge potential for language learners. This is true of most games, even if the games themselves have nothing to do with language...

10 Most Beautiful Places in China for First-Time Travelers If you love beautiful landscapes,...

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Guizhou Food: A Taste of Mountain People's Wisdom In October 2025, a food documentary titled...

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To become literate in Chinese, you need to learn thousands of characters.  For some, characters are beautiful and alluring, rich with cultural and...

This text contains twelve errors. Do you find it hard to read? Can you find all the errors? The goal of studying foreign languages used to be...

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Learning to write characters is an integral part of learning Chinese, but how do you practise writing them? Do you type? Write on paper? Or… on the...

Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it’s essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. In this article, I share my...

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Guilin Shopping — What to Buy and Where to Buy Imagine bringing home a piece of Guilin's...

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7-Day Tibet Tour by Train from Xining Experience the Roof-of-the-World Railway The...

Mount Wudang National Geopark The Wudang Mountains stretch for 800 miles of spectacular scenery...

The Qing Dynasty Map This map shows the land area of the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911), the...

Shanghai Railway Museum Summary It introduces the development of railways in Shanghai as...

Beijing Hutongs: A Local's Insights and Visitors' Guide What is the soul of Beijing? Is it the...

How Many Days in Beijing: Itinerary Ideas for 1-7 Days Beijing, as China's capital, is often...

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The Meili Snow Mountains — Sacred Mountain Range in Yunnan The Meili Snow Mountains, also known...

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Plan Your Guilin Trip 2026: Best Attractions & Itinerary Guilin is a small scenic city...

Xizhou Town — One of the Filming Locations for Meet Yourself Xizhou, meaning 'joyful island',...

Top 12 Interesting Baby Pandas Facts (Q&As) with Photos Giant pandas are some of the most...

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FULLY BOOKED March 8 | Making Chinese Dumplings Dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi) rank among​ China’s most beloved dishes.Yet, wouldn’t you agree that learning...

Most Chinese character components are well-behaved; they look the same in different compounds and aren’t hard to recognise. Some components are...

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

Top 10 Things to Do in Ningxia Only 66,000 square kilometers (25,000 square miles) — the size...

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Beijing Weather in June: 4 Useful Travel Tips (2026) Compared to July and August, Beijing's...

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Yunnan's Gaoligong Mountain: a Hiking Trip in Pristine Nature Gaoligong Mountain is part of the...

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Méi shì. 没事。 It’s OK. Wǒ méi shì. 我没事。 I’m OK. Méi shì, wǒ kě yǐ. 没事，我可以。 It’s OK. I can do it. Méi shì, zài lái yī cì....

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History of China: Timeline Summary, Dynasties of China, Maps China is one of the world's four...

5 Days in China: 10 Perfect Itinerary Options 2026 If this is your first visit to China, with 5...

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 2026: Calendar & Horoscope

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4-Day Xi'an and Huashan Mountain Tour Ancient City, Verdant Peak This tour offers a...

Shangri-La Transportation: How to Get to/around Shangri-La Shangri-La (renamed from Zhongdian)...

Mark Henry Rowswell, also known as DaShan, was born in Ottawa, Canada. However, he is far more famous in China than in the Western world. From 1988...

Many learners of Chinese reach a stage where they understand the words, but still misunderstand the message. A sentence sounds polite, neutral, or...

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Xiapu's Mudflats and Traditional Countryside Life A trip to Xiapu in the 21st century hearkens...

Top 5 Sacred Lakes to Visit in Tibet Tibet is home to some of the most breathtaking lakes on...

Best Times to Visit Tibet 2026, Expert Tips & When to Aovid Choosing the perfect time to...

14-Day Classic China Photo Tour Classic China Photo Tour This photographic tour is for...

Beijing Small Group Day Tours Having served as the capital of China for more than 800 years,...

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Chinese Characters for Tattoos | Step-by-Step Guide Chinese Characters for Tattoos | Step-by-Step GuideMar 4, 2025Have you ever considered getting...

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You say something in Mandarin, a native speaker corrects you, and you adjust. The next day, another native speaker tells you to revert to your...

Year of the Horse

Chengdu Weather in March 2026: Cherry Blossom Time Is it cold in Chengdu in March? Actually, in...

1-Day Chengdu Panda and Sichuan Cuisine Tour Experience the Best of Chengdu This tour is...

Top Parks of Chengdu Parks in Chengdu have quite a lot in common. At most parks you'll be...

One Day Private Taipei City Tour with Michelin Star Lunch The Best of Taipei Suggested...

How to Plan a Trip to Harbin and Mohe If you're thinking of coming to China in winter for the...

Grape Valley, Turpan Feature Recreation, shopping, food and Uighur music and dance...

7 Flavors in Chinese & Must-Try Dishes | Chinese Food Culture 7 Flavors in Chinese & Must-Try Dishes | Chinese Food CultureMar 8, 20237...

Varying your diet of Chinese reading and listening practice is often considered good, indeed necessary, for your learning, but this could be wrong....

Image credit: Jeff Daly I have learnt English to my current level without ever having lived in an English-speaking country. I attribute this mostly...

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area: a Complete Visiting Guide Alishan National Forest...

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Anxi County - Tea Capital of China When in Fujian Province, especially the city of Xiamen, we...

Recap | Christmas Party 2024 at That’s Mandarin Recap | Christmas Party 2024 at That’s MandarinDec 19, 2024Last Friday we celebrated the Christmas...

目前很多参加IB中文考试的学生， 大多是在国外的华裔学生，在阅读各种小说，散文和诗歌的时候，经过老师的指导，都能很好地理解文本的主旨和作者要表达的意象。 但是每当口头考试和笔试的时候会遇到这么一个困难，各种要表达的意象和对文章的理解在脑子里很杂乱，导致写论文的时候没有重点，思路也很混乱。...

Have you downloaded Rednote (Xiaohongshu)? If you’re on it, you’ve probably seen tons of posts about Chinese phrases and expressions. They might...

Many students find the writing questions in the IGCSE Chinese exam to be quite challenging. However, writing is an integral component that holds...

When talking about learning Chinese characters with people who haven’t learnt Chinese yet, there are two kinds of reactions. Is it hard to learn...

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Best China Tours 2026/2027: Discover Ancient and New China China Awaits, Visa-Free. Let Us...

Hey! Reading month is coming up! All you Chinese learners out there, check out these three kinds of books! Let’s level up our Chinese together!!...

Qǐng zuò xià！ 请坐下！ Please sit down！ Qǐng zhù yì tīng. 请注意听。 Please listen carefully. Dǎ kāi shū. 打开书。 Open your book. Qǐng gēn wǒ niàn....

Answer: C E A B D <<Back to “Chinese Listening Test”  

Year of the Tiger

Top 12 China Ski Resorts: Family, Intermediate or Advanced skiers China is experiencing a boom...

6 Interesting Things to Do on the Great Wall Besides Hiking The most popular thing to...

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Downtown Shanghai: Our Helpful Guide for Travelers Discover what downtown Shanghai is defined...

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I often stress the importance of making Chinese interesting and/or fun. This is why I’ve written articles about how to use computer games and sports...

I’ve been quite interested in improving listening ability recently, which not only means that I’ve thought a lot about it, but also that I’ve been...

I’ve found that pronunciation is one of the most neglected areas in Chinese language teaching. Teachers don’t have the time or don’t know how to...

Reading is one of the most important skills when learning a language. It’s an excellent way to expand vocabulary, learn grammar and improve your...

Chinese Hotpot — A Popular Chinese Dish You Should Try Chinese hotpot (火锅 huǒguō /hwor-gwor/...

Wenshu Monastery Summary Wenshu Monastery is the best-preserved Buddhist temple in...

Lingyun Mountain Lingyun Mountain in Leshan, Sichuan Province is famous for carved-in...

The Top 4 Ski Resorts around Shanghai Skiing is becoming an increasingly popular sport in...

Shanghai: A Global Centre of Art Deco If you were to think of the best architectural sights...

The Bund, Shanghai - What to See, Expert Tips, Map Discover the Bund, Shanghai's most popular...

What to Do in Beijing at Night: Top 8 Picks for 2026 As an international metropolis that...

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The traditional (or fraud-proof) character for 10,000. Is mastering a subject mainly about innate gifts or about hard work? If it is about hard...

Yunnan Itineraries: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10+ Days As home to 26 officially recognized ethnic...

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How to Plan a Trip from Beijing to Chengde Chengde is located northeast of Beijing,...

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Mid-Autumn Festival for Kids Mid-Autumn Festival is a special day in China in autumn. It's on...

10 Disappearing Chinese New Year Traditions China's most important traditional festival, Spring...

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7-Day Harbin, Snow Town, Mt.Changbai and Changchun Tour An All-inclusive Tour of Northeast...

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Title in English: The Phonology of Standard Chinese Author: Duanmu, San (端木三) Year: 2007 Pages: 361 Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN:...

One Day Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Highlights Tour A Memorable Li River Cruise Tour This...