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Hanyang Tomb The Hanyang Tomb and Museum is about 20 kilometers or 12 miles from Xian. The...

Bié chǎo le！ 别吵了！ Stop arguing! Bù yào zhēng le！ 不要争了！ Stop fighting over it. Suàn le suàn le, dào cǐ wéi zhǐ. 算了算了，到此为止。 Enough—let’s stop...

Many parents hesitate when it comes to letting their children learn Chinese, thinking it’s a difficult language to master. With its tones,...

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Guangzhou Weather in March 2026: Spring Flowers Blossoms March marks the real start of spring...

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The Shanghai Tower — China's Tallest Skyscraper The Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest...

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10 Amazing Facts to Help You Understand China's First Emperor China's First Emperor is famous...

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Tachuan Village Among the highlights around the Yellow Mountains is the village of Tachuan and...

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Bié bī wǒ! 别逼我！ Don’t push me! Bié cuī wǒ. 别催我。 Don’t rush me. Bié gěi wǒ yā lì. 别给我压力。 Don’t pressure me. Nǐ bié zǒng gǎn wǒ. 你别总赶我。...

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China is Open for X2 Student Visas! From Jan 8, 2023 We’ve all waited for this day for a very long time… Starting Sunday, January 8, the China X2...

I love games and storytelling, so it’s only natural that I’ve played role-playing games since I was ten or so. Since I started leaning Chinese, I...

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Among all Chinese traditions, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) stands out as a vibrant entry point for families eager to connect with Chinese...

During certain periods of my life, I’ve spent upwards of 80 hours a week learning Chinese. For most people, that sounds crazy; how can you possibly...

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Harbin Transportation Harbin is in China's northernmost province, bordering Russia and North...

6 Ways to Stay Warm and Cozy During the Winter Season As the vibrant colors of autumn are fading away, winter is coming soon! We’ll share 6 ways to...

To successfully guide students in conquering the YCT Exam, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of practicing with past papers. In this...

Western Hills Forest Park Western Hills (Xishan) is a forest park blending beautiful natural...

Hiking the Great Wall of China: Tips from a Local Hiking Guide Since my school days, the long...

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Yangtze Gold 3 Cruise Yangtze Gold 3 made its first voyage in 2012. It has been designed per...

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Fengjing Ancient Town Fengjing Ancient town is a typical water town, being one of the eight new...

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Chinese Winter Camp ’23 Has Officially Started: Join in the Fun! Are you ready to transform this winter into extraordinary adventure for your kid?...

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The 5 Key Flavors of Chinese Food Chinese people pay great attention to the color, smell,...

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15 Fun Facts about Chinese New Year (#15 Will Impress You) Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)...

8 Less Touristy Places to Visit in Guilin: Best Hidden Gems Guilin, renowned worldwide for its...

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Writing practice is an important part of learning Chinese for all learners except perhaps true beginners and those who have chosen to focus only on...

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Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon has become a hot attraction because of the...

Macau Shopping Duty-free shopping is Macau's new draw. The territory now has very large malls...

Explore Xi'an's Food: How to Eat Like a Local When it comes to China's culinary cities, Xi'an...

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Top 6 Chinese Dishes For Weight Loss Many traditional Chinese dishes are filled with healthy ingredients, including vegetables and lean meats....

China School Trip | 1 Exciting Week, 50 Happy Students! Last week, our Shanghai campus successfully received a group of students on their China...

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The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) The 800-year period of the Zhou Dynasty (1045–221) is...

The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Taiwan Taiwan is a region with natural beauty and architectural...

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The 10 Most Unusual Museums in Shanghai There are a great number of museums in Shanghai,...

Děng yī xià 等一下 Wait a moment Děng yī xià wǒ. 等一下我。 Wait for me. Māma, děng yī xià! 妈妈，等一下！ Mom, wait a second! Děng yī xià，...

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A Student’s Online Experience At That’s Mandarin I have been studying the Mandarin Chinese language for almost seven years at many different...

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Top 5 Shopping Areas in Chengdu: Recommendations from Locals Chengdu, known as the city of...

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Throughout my journey to learn Chinese, I’ve used sports to boost my learning. I’ve played badminton, football and volleyball with native...

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The Best Seafood Restaurants in Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the world's biggest port cities...

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Weather in China in March & Top Places for Cherry Blossom 2026 Is March a good time to...

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Among China’s many cultural treasures, shadow puppetry stands out as a living, breathing art form that bridges centuries of tradition with the vivid...

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7-Day Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Bome Tour Experience the Mysteries and Vitality of Tibet For...

28-Day Panorama China Tour The Wonders of Grand China China, with its rich history and vast...

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Beijing Weather in March 2026: Travel Tips & Spring Flowers Weather:Mid-March marks the...

Discover the Top 10 Chinese Buzzwords of 2023 Last week, the linguistics journal Yaowen Jiaozi, or《咬文嚼字》(Yǎo Wén Jiáo Zì), released the top ten...

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Xi'an Weather in May 2026: Travel Tips Weather: May marks the transition from late spring to...

The story of how I learnt Chinese is almost finished, but I need two more posts before it’s up-to-date. I began this story with a post about why I...

Top 10 Things to Do in Gansu In ancient times, Chinese businessmen traveled through Gansu on...

How to Visit Huashan Mountain(Visiting Routes, Best Time) As one of the Five Great Mountains...

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Congratulations That’s Mandarin Winter 2022 Graduates We’re so excited and proud to see our students achieve goals and improve their Chinese skills...

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Wǒ zuò dào le! 我做到了！ I did it! Wǒ chéng gōng le! 我成功了！ I succeeded! Wǒ huì le! 我会了！ I can do it now! Wǒ xué huì le! 我学会了！ I...

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