Year: 2026

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6-Day Songpan, Jiuzhaigou and Dujiangyan Tour Unveil Ancient Towns and Nature's Wonders Pack...

One of my earliest contributions to the Chinese language learning community was to share my flashcard decks, first with my fellow classmates and...

Actively listening to and working with spoken language that challenges our listening ability is probably the best way to improve listening ability....

Ili Travel Guide Ili is known for bright sunshine, blue skies, quiet lakes, colorful flowers,...

Hong Kong Weather in October Weather: The weather is very pleasant with clear skies, constant...

Mount Fanjing: How to Enjoy a Hassle-Free and Fulfilling Visit Known as the "Castle in the Sky"...

8 Temperature Adjectives in Chinese If you are in China this summer, the weather has probably been one of the most popular topics (and reasons to...

If you‘ve studied Chinese, you might think you know the word 方便 (Fāng biàn). But in real life, it doesn‘t just mean “available“ or “free“. It often...

Immersion abroad can boost language learning, and travelling where the language is spoken can help too. Yet how much you benefit depends on your...

4-Day Datong and Pingyao Tour from Beijing Explore the Origins of Chinese Civilization ...

2.5-hour Chengdu Evening Foodie Tour By Tuktuk Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Nov 18 | Chinese Wine Tasting Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Fri, Nov 18? Taste and learn about Chinese wine culture at our Chinese Wine...

When trade policies shift, conversations become more complicated—especially when working with Chinese partners and suppliers. Import costs change,...

Five-year-old Liam lives in Hong Kong with his family. His parents don’t speak Mandarin, but they know how important it is for him to learn the...

In today’s era of rapid advancement in AI technology, large – language models (LLMs) have become a key force driving changes in various fields....

Zhangjiajie Weather in August 2026: Late Month Wins August in Zhangjiajie sees the end of the...

The Top 12 Must-See Attractions in Beijing Where to go in Beijing? The city is full of grand...

Five Top Multi-Level Cycling Routes Around Hong Kong There are Hong Kong's five best cycling...

How to Experience the Luoyang Peony Festival – A Complete Guide Every spring, Luoyang comes...

Learning Chinese can sometimes feel intimidating. Many students over-pursue perfection, which actually slows down their progress. Based on my...

Wǒ shì kuài jì. 我是会计。 I’m an accountant. Wǒ shì zuò cái wù de. 我是做财务的。 I work in finance. Wǒ shì zuò rén lì de. 我是做人力的。 I work...

15 Interesting Facts on Chinese Food You Probably Won't Know "Chinese food" is the most...

Hong Kong Island Hiking Island's Hiking Highlights Hong Kong Trail: 50-kilometer...

Chengdu Wide and Narrow Alley: The Honest Guide for You When you come to Chengdu, besides the...

The Zhuang Song Festival (San Yue San) Celebrated: March. 31st Location: Nanning The...

5 Chinese HSK Words That Mean "To Know" <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

When improving listening comprehension in Mandarin, there are three factors you should try to improve: Content: What you listen to Method: How...

How to Plan a Trip toGuilin, Guizhou,and Zhangjiajie (2026) Guilin, Guizhou, and Zhangjiajie,...

Beijing - Badaling (Great Wall) High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Dragon Boat Festival Greetings and Wishes: Say Happy or Health? Dragon Boat Festival (端午节)is...

5 Things Chinese Women Love About Western Men <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Most people spend lots of time everyday using social networks such as Facebook, MSN and Twitter (or Renren, QQ and Weibo, their PRC equivalents). I...

A few weeks ago, David Mansaray over at Language is Culture asked me if I was interested in appearing in his new interview series focusing on...

Hunan Cuisine/Xiang Cuisine - Hot (Spicy) and Sour Most tourists who visit China get to...

10 Facts About the Ming Dynasty The Ming Empire (1368–1644) undertook colossal building...

Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan: How to Plan a Fun Trip Sun Moon Lake, a tranquil lake surrounded by...

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

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Nanjing-Yiwu High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Xiamen Weather in February Weather: In Xiamen, February is usually the coldest month of the...

How to Plan a Shangri-La Tour: 2026 Trip Planning Guide Shangri-La, formerly Zhongdian, is the...

How to Order Food in Chinese? One of the first questions you will find your self asking when you come to China is “How to order food in...

As we stand at the beginning of 2025, with the much-anticipated Year of the Snake just around the corner, let’s explore the unique slangs that...

Traveling to China can be an exciting adventure, but navigating the country’s vast landscapes and bustling cities can seem like a daunting task for...

Chinese Kites — History and Culture When we talk about the skies above China, we are often...

Harbin-Yabuli Trains - Take a Train to the World of Snow China Train Ticket Booking China Train ...

The 8 Best Shanghai Neighborhoods to Stay In (2026) Plan your visit wisely: Knowing what...

Xiamen Weather in January Weather: In Xiamen, January usually is slightly warmer than February....

Wǒ xiān zǒu le. 我先走了。 I’ll head out first. Real meaning: I’m escaping this awkward situation. Gǎi tiān liáo. 改天聊。 Let’s talk another day....

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The Top 10 Facts on Chinese Lanterns for China Travelers For centuries, the colorful,...

Best (& Worst) Times to Visit Yunnan 2026: Tips for All Months Compared to most places in...

Huangshan Spotlight Experiences The charms of Huangshan are not just found in the Yellow...

Yuni - Customer Relation Specialist Yuni Fang Customer Relation Specialist "Hi, I'm...

How to Plan a Trip to Chaozhou and Shantou from Singapore What attracts you to Chaoshan? Fine...

OLD - DO NOT PUBLISH - China Immersion Trip <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This week’s podcast episode (number 204) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about reading comprehension in Chinese....

Kunming Weather: Best Time to Visit for Scenery, Costs, and More (2026) Kunming enjoys mild and...

7-Day Tibet Tour including Trekking and Camping A Physical and Cultural Adventure in Tibet ...

How Much Does a China Silk Road Trip Cost? When planning a Silk Road trip, the travel cost is a...

One-day Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour From Lijiang Highlights Itinerary Price...

6 Ways to Make Friends with Chinese People Useful Ways to Make Friends with Chinese People In addition to language learning, many Chinese learners...

Chinese Homophones and Chinese Customs <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Tibet Travel Permit Guide 2026: Who Needs It & How to Apply Tibet is now open for...

8-Day Xiamen and Chaoshan Dual City Adventure Culinary Delights & Ancient Tales This...

Chengdu Shuangliu Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is seated in the central...

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

In Chinese culture, numbers are imbued with deep meanings and often symbolize good fortune and auspiciousness. In this article, we delve into nine...

Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden... or burn it down and start afresh | Hacking Chinese

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

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

Xi'an Muslim Quarter: What to Eat and How to Experience It Well The Muslim Quarter is more than...

Chinese Camp 2025: Early-bird Registration Open! Chinese Camp 2025: Early-bird Registration Open!Feb 17, 2025Chinese Camp 2025: Secure an...

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), or Chinese Proficiency Test, is designed to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers. It...

In today’s globalized economy, mastering Business Chinese can significantly enhance your career prospects. Whether you’re aiming to expand your...

25 Common Chinese Idioms You Should Know - Part 3 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

China Weather in October 2026: Where to Go, Crowds, and Costs October is the most popular month...

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

Shanghai Weather in February 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: The weather is...

Are you ready to take on the challenge of learning Chinese and make 2024 the year you excel in your language goals? Let’s delve into a comprehensive...

So far in the story about how I learnt Chinese, I have talked about how I started learning Chinese in Sweden, then went to Taiwan and studied at...

Image credit: Severin Stalder When learning Chinese (or anything else for that matter), both students and teachers tend to put focus on conquering...

Guangzhou Weather in September The summer heat continues through September, but it rains less...

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

7-Day Shangri-La and Meili Snow Mountain Adventure Tour Discover the Best-Kept Secrets of...

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Rooster Horoscope 2026

History of Tea-horse Road The ancient Tea-Horse Road was a network of caravan paths winding...

7-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Cultural Tour Explore the Elegant China Embark on a...

Zhangjiajie Weather in July 2026: Is It Worth Visiting? Zhangjiajie in July is hot, humid, and...

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/cinezi Contrary to what some people think, I consider background and passive listening to be very useful, indeed...

5 websites to help answer your questions about Chinese | Hacking Chinese

Hangzhou Tours 2025/2026: Witness China's High-Tech Innovation Marco Polo once hailed...

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

The China Highlights Eco Day Program Based on honesty, integrity and flexibility, China...

St. Ignatius Cathedral St. Ignatius Cathedral or Xujiahui Cathedral is the largest Roman...

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

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...

Tianjin Shopping There are both modern and comprehensive large commercial centers and special...

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which is located to the north...

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

Duolun Road - Shanghai's Cultural, Literary Melting Pot Duolun Road, previously known as...

Victoria Katarina Cruise Victoria Katarina was constructed with Victoria Cruises' personal...

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...

Gansu Travel Guide The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang Gansu Province has been important in Chinese...

Zhangjiajie Weather in October 2026: A Cool Start of Autumn October marks a crisp shift into...

Xi'an-Tianjin Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

4 Best Places to Escape the Summer Heat in Shanghai When it gets sweltering and humid in...

5-Day Beijing Family Tour Chinese Cultural Immersion with a Twist This tour is designed for...

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

12 Lucky Chinese New Year Foods to Greet the Year of Horse 2026 Certain dishes are eaten during...

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

Hong Kong Weather in July July is the midsummer period in Hong Kong. The most sunshine occurs...

Shenzhen's Top 5 Areas to Stay In (& Hotel Suggestions) Shenzhen has been named as one of...

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

How to Visit China Without a Visa 2026 (8 Ways) - Update For a trip to China, getting a visa is...

Hulunbuir Maps Hulunbuir's Location in China Our Hulunbuir maps cover Hulunbuir's Location...

Xishuangbanna Maps Thanks to its tropical border location, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous...

Beijing-Harbin 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...

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...

Chinese Dragons — Facts, Culture, Origins, and Art Chinese dragons are powerful and benevolent...

Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd is restructured on the basis of its predecessor....

The Eastern Zhou Dynasty Map In the later period of Zhou dynasty, the ruler only governed the...

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

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...

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...

Kunming Weather in April Weather: Like March, the month of April has a big rise in temperature,...

9 Beautiful Ancient Towns in China: A Visiting Guide China's ancient towns and villages are...

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

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

  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...

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....

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...

The Shang Dynasty - Bronze Age China The Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) was the second of...

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

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

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

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

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

Year of the Rabbit

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

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...

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...

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Kunming Weather in June Weather: June is part of the rainy and warm monsoon season. But it...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...