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Learn Chinese Through Chinese TV shows!
my own swordsman 武林外传 (wu3 lin2 wai4 zhuan4) is a classic and famouse TV play in China! We like the characters , like the …
Free open class: Fill your belly with this free online Chinese class
China’s food culture has a long history. It embodies the personality and traditions of the Chinese nation, and can play an outsized role in Chinese etiquette. In China, even our greetings to acquaintances are not, “Hi!” or, “How are you?” but, “你吃了吗 (nǐ chī le …
It’s That Spooky Time of Year Again!
”万圣节 (wànshèngjié) Halloween” is celebrated on October 31st in many countries around the world, and even though it’s not a Chinese holiday, over the years it has become very popular in China, Taiwan, and other Asian countries and regions. But today we won’t spend much …
Did You “照骗 (Zhào piàn)” Cheat? Everyone Does it Now!
We’re all guilty of it in some form or another. It ranges from innocently angling your phone higher to make yourself appear smaller to spinning around in pursuit of the most flattering light to conceal a not-so-perfect complexion. On the extreme end, however, is what …
Food, Virus, and “A Little Soldier”
When it comes to food, the list of famous Chinese dishes, from Peking duck, to Mapo tofu, to Chongqing hot pot, to Dongpo pork belly and more, is nearly endless.
However, with so many foods imported from abroad to meet the demands of Chinese diners, …
New High-Tech Safety Measures for China’s Flood Season
In current events, there are many upsetting stories in the news including civil protests, a global fight against a virus, and natural disasters. You may not have heard, but since June, continuous heavy rainfall has occurred in southern China.
The accumulated rainfall is massive and …
The quickest proven way to improve your Chinese listening skills
Like most learners, many of my students have difficulty with listening comprehension in the beginning. If I speak at a normal or slightly faster-than-normal pace, they usually can’t understand what I say.
As such, I have tried different methods for them to improve …
How This Expat Found an Efficient Way to Learn Chinese
My name is John and I’m a student from Canton, USA. I currently study Chinese at a university in Zhejiang where I arrived a little under a year ago. I took the HSK advanced oral exam and did not pass, so I decided to stay …
The New Chinese Christmas Tradition That You’ve Got to Try
As cultural divides narrow due to globalization and increased travel opportunities, Christmas has quickly spread beyond its Western origins. With all of the entertaining festivities that the jolly holiday entails, China has come to embrace the spirit of Christmas as well.
圣诞节 (Shèngdànjié)
Although Christmas …
Answer Key – Take the HSK Quiz to Predict the Future Using These Chinese Words
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B
Analysis:
预示(Yùshì)
Being a sign of something; suggest the possibility or probability of something. People can make a judgement by slight signs that appear in a process like an omen before its formation, and the so-called …
Take the HSK Quiz to Predict the Future Using These Chinese Words
A. 预知 (Yùzhī)
B. 预示 (Yùshì)
1. wǒ men wú fǎ ______ zhè chǎng yì wài . 我 们 无 法 ______ 这 场 意 外 。
2. Zhè chǎng dà xuě _____ zhe míng nián …
Business Chinese: Seven Popular Professional Job Titles Used in China
Quick question?
What’s the one thing that’s very controversial around the office?
“Office jargon”!
Employees are constantly steering the nuances of working in environments with people from so many different walks of life.
This issue can actually get much more controversial, especially if you introduce …
A Dilemma About What to Do with Four Chinese Homophones
Xiǎo Měi ___ zài ___ wèi shàng ___ wán le ___ yè. 小美 ______ 在 ______ 位上 ______ 完了 ______ 业。 Xiao Mei sat in her seat and finished her homework. …
Answer to A Clever Chinese Fable About A “Foolish” Man
Answers: 1. A
The vocabulary words are defined as follows: 敏感 (Mǐngǎn) sensitive; susceptible
聪敏 (Cōngmǐn) clever; intelligent; quick
聪慧 (Cōnghuì) bright; intelligent
聪颖 (Cōngyǐng) intelligent, smart
Tā shì yígè juédǐng cōngmíng de rén. 他是一个绝顶聪明的人。 He is the cleverest man.
绝顶聪明 (Juédǐngcōngmíng) which means …
A Clever Chinese Fable About A “Foolish” Man
“Never give up” takes on an interestingly new perspective with the popular Chinese fable “愚公移山 (yúgōngyíshān) Yu Gong Yi Shan”. The story presents a magnifying look into the Chinese culture, a motivational pep talk, as well as an interesting lesson on how to use …
The Quick Guide to Binge-Learn Mandarin Chinese Through TV Shows
Here we are going to introduce 3 TV shows that are recommended for Chinese language learners. Not only does it train your ear for listening skills but you also get to be exposed to Chinese culture as well. This is a great way to create …
A Chinese Lesson on Goodwill Between Friends from Afar
On March, Chinese chairman, Xi Jinping, met with French President, Macron in Nice. During the state visit, chairman Xi received a warm reception as well as a precious gift from the French President. There is an old Chinese motto, “有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎? (yǒu péng zì yuǎnfāng lái, …
4 Famous Chinese Love Stories That Permeate Time and Distance (Part II)
In the first part of this two-part article, we learned about the stories of “孟姜女哭长城 (Mèng Jiāng Nǚ Kū ChángChéng) Lady Meng Jiang’s Bitter Weeping” and “梁山伯与祝英台 (Liáng Shānbó Yǔ Zhù Yīngtái) The Butterfly Lovers.” While in today’s second half, we will go over the …
Try These Learning Hacks for Your Mandarin Chinese Studies
中文 (Zhōngwén) the Chinese language; Chinese
汉语 (Hànyǔ) Chinese (language)
普通话 (Pǔtōnghuà) Mandarin
When it comes to language learning, the popular opinion among non-native Chinese people is that Chinese is one of the most difficult languages in the world, if not the …