Year: 2026

Chinese Characters: Are they worth learning? How do I get started? As we all know, Chinese uses characters as the basis of its...

Various ways to say “Never give up” in Chinese The common expressions 永不放弃 (yǒng bù fàngqì) 决不放弃 (jué bù fàngqì) The...

8 Influential Women in Chinese History to Remember this Women’s Day While every March 8 is recognized as International Women’s...

Essential Mandarin Phrases for Speaking with Your Chinese Customers As increasing numbers of Chinese nationals are traveling...

Various ways to say “How about” in Chinese Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘How about’ in...

Learn Mandarin in Hong Kong: Top Schools, Key Benefits, Challenges, and Expert Tips In the vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, a...

Learning Practical Chinese While Cooking Chinese Dishes Online Chinese Tutors 1:1 online tutoring 100% native...

Learn Chinese Vocabulary in an Easy Way – Body part 5 English Chinese(Characters) Chinese(Pinyin) Audio Finger...

Various ways to say “What do you think” in Chinese Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘What...

Why does Chinese have more collective nouns than English? One of our users recently pointed out that the translation of certain...

Mastering When to Use 一点儿 and 有一点儿 Learning a new language always carries new challenges, and these challenges can even appear...

Beginner Building Blocks: A Comprehensive Overview of Chinese Pronouns For the majority of Chinese learners, the first...

Various ways to say “on my way” in Chinese The common expressions 我在路上(了) (wǒ zài lù shàng le) The extended phrases to...

上 and 下 in Chinese: Beyond the Basic “Up” and “Down” Have you ever stopped to consider how often you use the words 上(shàng) and...

How to pronounce / / in Chinese Pinyin How to pronounce :       o Put the tongue at the bottom of your mouth and push the...

All about The Word 就(jiù) The Mandarin particle 就(jiù) is a very common word in Chinese with a ton of different uses. Depending...

The Most Recommended Online Chinese Courses Because of limitations due to time, location, or a lack of teachers, more and more...

How Chinese People Say “No” in Various Ways Saying “no” is often a very hard thing to do – especially for Chinese people when...

Enhance Your Chinese Vocabulary: Saying “Sometimes” Using 时而 As beginners, almost all Chinese learners are taught the word 有时候...

The Best Chinese Language Learning Apps (2025) Which mobile app do Chinese learners find to be the most helpful? There are a...

Chinese: A Language of Compound Words At first glance, learning Chinese characters can seem intimidating. And it can be a...

Meat is not always meat – The most common expressions with “肉” in Chinese In Chinese, you will frequently encounter words that...

How You Should Approach Studying Mandarin Chinese We’ve all been there. You do research on the language you plan to learn and...

HSK 1: The Best Books to Begin Your Journey What is HSK 1? HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a Chinese Language Proficiency Test...

The Versatility of the Neutral Tone in Chinese The neutral tone, also known as the fifth tone, is a key feature of the Chinese...

How to Apply For A Chinese Student Visa, Tourist Visa, or Work Visa To enter China, you will need a Visa. It’s a legal...

How to pronounce / in Chinese Pinyin How to pronounce :       d Make an obstacle by keeping your tip of tongue touch the...

How Is an Online Chinese Course Going? If you aren’t lucky enough to live in an area with low cost Mandarin schools, or 1-1...

Interview with Chinese Characters Magical Designer: ShaoLan If you often pay attention to creative things and or are interested...

Tones Prefer Company! – A New Way to Practice Chinese Tones When you hear someone discuss the basics of Mandarin...

Making Comparisons in Chinese – All about bǐ-structure(比字句) In Western culture, we’re often told that we shouldn’t make...

总是 VS 一直: Two Ways to Say “Always” in Chinese If you’re learning Chinese, you might have come across two words that both mean...

The Problem with University Chinese and Ways to Solve it “About me: At the time of writing this piece, I have completed nearly...

Chinese Translator Apps Review: the good, the bad, and the absolutely useless A little pre-review ramble: I am located in...

Various ways to say “how far” in Chinese The common expressions their uses in sentences ……多远？ (……duō yuǎn？) The...

Galloping into the Fire: Your Comprehensive Cultural and Linguistic Guide to the 2026 Year of the Horse Are you ready for the...

All you need when living in China Have you ever wondered how to get more information about China or how to navigate your way...

How to Get the Tones in Chinese Right, and then Fix Them in Your Head! The first thing that most beginners learn in Chinese is...

Mastering the Suffix 儿: A Guide to “Erhua” in Mandarin Chinese Picture yourself as a keen-eyed observer, noticing the subtle...

Chinese Textbook Reviews – Integrated Chinese (中文听说读写) Integrated Chinese is used frequently in the Universities and colleges in...

Chinese Characters: to Challenge or to avoid? Chinese characters are complex and difficult to handle for beginners.  Many...

A Thematic Learning Approach – Chinese Characters about Animals Learning Chinese characters can be challenging due to the...

A Summary of the Different Aspects of Chinese Action Expressions In English, the verb is usually the key to show the different...

Various ways to say “listen to me” in Chinese The common expressions and their uses in sentences 听我说 (tīng wǒ shuō) 听我讲...

The Common Chinese Homonyms in Daily Life “Do you believe my tears can tear up the world?” As a native English speaker, you may...

Various ways to say “Can you help me” in Chinese The common expressions 你能帮（帮）我吗？ (Nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?) 你可以帮（帮）我吗？ (Nǐ...

DigMandarin’s Book Of the Month: Chineasy-The New Way to Read Chinese by ShaoLan Hello Mandarin learners! This month’s Book...

Using Topics and Scenarios to Make Your Chinese Learning More Efficient As a Mandarin teacher, I am always delighted to observe...

Chinese Measure Words (Part 3): Events, Buildings & Structures Introduction & Full List Part 1:  People, Animals,...

Learn Chinese Relative Addresses in an Easy Way – Father`s Side English Chinese Pinyin Audio Grandpa on the...

Learn Chinese in Montreal: Which Classes and Tutors are Right for You? Montreal has a worldwide reputation as one of North...

Where To Find the Best Chinese Graded Readers Reading is one of the most efficient ways to put your Chinese skills into...

Describing Actions with 得(de) in Chinese: Tips and Examples When it comes to describing actions in more detail, English relies...

108 Chinese New Year Greeting Phrases and Sentences! Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Today I gather some interesting phrases...

Cracking the Wisdom of Chinese Idioms Here are two facts about Chinese idioms:  there are lots and lots of them, and for the most...

Learn Chinese Vocabulary in an Easy Way –Nouns Part 4   English Chinese Pinyin Audio Beach 沙滩 shā tān...

3 Sets of Similar Chinese Words…or are they? Chinese is a rich language with a vast vocabulary – every nuance of a given...

Chinese Handwriting Practice, One Stroke at A Time: A Comprehensive Guide Being able to write by hand in English is a skill we...

20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 1) Part 1: Questions 1 ~ 5 Part 2: Questions 6 ~ 10 Part...

Various ways to say “May I” in Chinese Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘May I’ in...

Various ways to say “How are you” in Chinese The common expressions 你好吗？(Nǐ hǎo ma?) 你怎么样？(Nǐ zěnmeyàng?) 吃饭了吗？(Chīfàn...

Chinese Textbook Review – Developing Chinese (发展汉语) The Developing Chinese (2nd edition) has been published based on the...

Why You Should Learn to Write Chinese Characters by Hand and How to Start “Should I learn to handwrite Chinese characters?”...

忽然 vs 突然: an analysis of the word “suddenly” in Chinese When you want to express “all of a sudden” or “suddenly”, there are two...

A Thematic Learning Approach – Exploring Body-Related Chinese Characters Learning Chinese characters can be challenging due to...

Various ways to say “How come” in Chinese The common expressions and their uses in sentences 怎么 (zěnme)        Subject + 怎么...

An Introduction to the Pivotal Sentence in Chinese Grammar Are you struggling with understanding the Pivotal Sentence structure...

The Chinese Learn Languages to Succeed. What About You? Having lived in China as well as other countries around the world for...

How to Type in Chinese Many foreigners are often confused about how Chinese people type Chinese characters on their cellphones...

Useful Phrases for Spring Festival Celebrations 春节 / Chūn jié (Spring Festival / Chinese New Year) is the most colorful,...

8 Things You Might Not Know About Chinese New Year You might have heard a few things about Chinese New Year already. You’ve...

Mastering Chinese Characters Through Radicals – Understanding the Three Drops of Water Radical A radical in Chinese is a...

The Chinese Way to Use ‘make’ When I learned English, ‘make’ was a verb, which always confused me. For me, there are too many...

“Almost” The Same – A Comparison of 差点儿, 几乎, and 差不多 When delving into the world of Chinese language and texts, you’ll often...

English Idioms with Chinese Origins Have you ever wondered where idioms come from? Well, being one of the oldest civilizations...

常常(cháng cháng) VS往往(wǎng wǎng): The Many Ways of Using the word “Often” in Chinese Discovering the nuances of language is a...

Various ways to say “Well done” in Chinese The common expressions 干得好 (gàn de hǎo) 干得漂亮 (gàn de piàoliang) The...

How To Use The Structural Particle “地” In Chinese Grammar The structural particle 地 (de), which contains the components 土 (tǔ)...

Translating “can” into Chinese: 可以 (kě yǐ), 会 (huì) and能 (nénɡ) As you get a little more confident with learning Chinese, some...

Learn Chinese Relative Addresses in an Easy Way – Mother`s Side English Chinese Pinyin Audio Grandpa on the...

Mastering Chinese Verb Continuity: How to Use 在, 正, 正在, and 着 When learning a new language, one of the fundamental aspects to...

All about Chinese New Year: taboos, wishes and magic words Chinese New Year is a little early this year, I just can’t wait for...

The Extended Usages of “起来”(qǐlái ) and “下去”(xiàqu) The Chinese language is rich with a variety of directional verbs that add...

Monthly Digest of Chinese Learning – Jan 2015 There is an abundance of wonderful Chinese learning blogs and articles on the...

Various ways to say “Sorry” and Accept Apologies in Chinese The common expressions to say “sorry” 对不起 (duì bù qǐ) ...

Chinese Words and Phrases About Relationships The relationship between couples is just like sugar—sweet and sticky; while between...

HSK1 Exam Tips and Advice on Listening Section Hey friends, how is your Chinese learning going? Are you preparing the HSK exams?...

The Major Differences Between 两(liǎng) and 二(èr) Numbers are often one of the first topics that learners tackle when starting a...

For the Love of Characters! Introducing the Block-Headed Hula Girl and Other Useful Silliness Chinese characters are beautiful,...

Various ways to say “Get Ready” in Chinese The common expressions 准备 (zhǔnbèi) 做好准备 (zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi) 准备好 (zhǔnbèi...

狗年 The Year of Dog 2018 Now that 2018 is upon us, it is also nearing the time of a new lunar year on the Chinese calendar, and...

Learn Chinese Relative Addresses in an Easy Way –relatives in my family English Chinese PinYin Audio Father 爸爸...

Learn Chinese Vocabulary in an Easy Way – Body part 3 English Chinese(Characters) Chinese(Pinyin) Audio Throat...

Chinese Pronunciation: The Complete Guide for Beginner Mastering Mandarin Chinese begins with solid pronunciation. No matter...

Mastering Chinese Prepositions: When to Use 从, 离, 向 and 往 If you’ve been learning Mandarin for over a year, you’ve probably...

Learn How to Study Chinese Bigrams with WCC Bigrams App The WCC Bigrams App is a flashcard app that drills the learner on the...

Some Unique and Confusing Chinese Expressions That You Will Definitely Meet in Daily Life Beyond the most commonly taught...

12 Chinese Proverbs about Love Without a doubt, Love is a common theme throughout history because it is one of the most powerful...

Various ways to say “get better” in Chinese The common expressions 康复 (kāngfù) 好起来 (hǎo qǐlái) The extended phrases...

Topic-Oriented Method: The Most Efficient Way to Learn Hundreds of Chinese Characters We have introduced many different...

9 Tips to Help You Choose Chinese Lessons by Skype You know you want to take Skype Chinese lessons because it’s a convenient and...

Reviewing FluentU: An interactive approach to learning Chinese Online Chinese Tutors 1:1 online tutoring 100%...

Various ways to say “Do you mind” in Chinese The common expression 你介意吗？(Nǐ jièyì ma?)        This is a direct translation...

A Collection of Resources for Learning Chinese Characters– Books, Videos, Courses, Apps, Tools Many Chinese learners initially...

Various ways to say “What is your name” in Chinese The common expressions 你叫什么？(Nǐ jiào shénme?) 你叫什么名字？(Nǐ jiào shénme...

Cantonese vs. Mandarin: Key Differences, Learning Advantages and Challenges You may often hear people refer singularly to “the...

Recommendation: Over 40 Resources for Studying Mandarin There are lots of awesome resources for learning Chinese This may...

5 Common Chinese Interjections to Add Tonal Color -啊(a) 吧(ba) 呢(ne) 啦(la) 嘛(ma) An interjection is an exclamation, especially...

Periodical Quora Q&As Digest about Chinese Learning – April 2015 Do you have inquiries about learning Chinese or about...

Various ways to say “Are you sure?” in Chinese Table of Contents The common expressions 你确定吗？(Nǐ quèdìng ma?) The uses...

Various ways to say “How’s it going” in Chinese The common expressions ……怎么样？ (…… zěnmeyàng?) The extended phrases to...

Interesting Idioms & Slang that use Monkey in Chinese – 猴 (hóu) According to the Chinese zodiac, the Monkey (猴, hóu) is the...

Mastering 把 Sentences: Key Uses and Examples for Chinese Learners Whether you clicked on this article hoping to discover...

Various ways to say “look pretty” in Chinese The common expressions 漂亮 (piàoliang)  好看 (hǎokàn) 美 (měi) 迷人...

Top 100 Common Business Chinese Phrases & Expressions Foreign people who want to do business in China or with Chinese people...

Tips and Tricks for Learning Chinese with ChatGPT I began learning Mandarin seven years ago, at a time when online resources...

Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark, Ghost Town Yardang National Geopark is a wonderful park in...

Wu Zetian: Tang Dynasty Empress and Emperor Wu Zetian (624–705) was the only female emperor in...

Top 13 Places You Should Visit in China in Summer There is definitely something about China's...

How to Plan a Trip to China and Bali 2026 If you are interested in the culture and history of...

The Beautiful Hills of Moganshan — Hangzhou Expat Retreat If you are in China and are looking...

Suzhou Weather in May Weather: May marks the transition between spring and summer. The...

The Laolongtou Great Wall Section ('Old Dragon's Head') Laolongtou ('Old Dragon's Head') is...

8-Day Chengdu Pandas, Sichuan Cuisine and Lhasa Tibetan culture Tour Chengdu and Lhasa...

5-Day Chengdu and Hailuogou Tour A Song of Ice and Fire This is a recommendation for people...

Wuwei Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Wuwei Wuwei Region covers an area of 33,000...

Huangshan Weather in September Weather: September is one of the best months to tour weatherwise...

Shenzhen Baoan Airport INTRODUCTION Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (IATA Airport...

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

6-Day Sanya and Wanning Tour The Sanya Best and the Hainan Little-Known Beauties While...

Chinese Chopsticks - Legends, How to Use Them, and Taboos The earliest chopsticks were...

Fish & Seafood Dishes - What Kinds of Fish and Seafood Chinese Eat Fish is popular all over...

Plan a Trip to Guilin and Zhangjiajie 2026 — All You Need to Know When it comes to Guilin and...

The Smart & Fast Way to Secure Your Train Tickets - China Train Booking App China Train Ticket...

Where to Go at Night in Xi'an: Local Guide's Authentic Picks Xi'an is a world-renowned ancient...

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

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...

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How to Eat in China — Chinese Table Manners As a guest at a meal, one should be particular...

Best Times to Visit the Great Wall of China | Weather, Scenery and Packing The Great Wall of...

China to Vietnam Train Travel China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing-Shenyang High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Summer Palace in Beijing: How to Visit The Summer Palace is the best-preserved imperial garden...

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

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

Hiking Spots in Xinjiang Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has the largest area in China. There...

7-Day Classic Taiwan Tour The Legend of Sun and Moon In one week, we will take you to...

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...

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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...

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...

The Top 14 Vegetarian Dishes in China You Should Try Although China has a reputation...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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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...

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...

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

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

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