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Mar'16

Why is blackmail called ‘qiao zhu gang’ in Chinese?

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In Chinese, "敲竹杠" means to get others' property or raise price by taking advantage of their weaknesses or to blackmail others under the excuse of something.

Mar'16

Zuckerberg smog jog criticized by Chinese Facebook users

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

Chinese Facebook users are criticising a post by Mark Zuckerberg jogging through Beijing without a face mask.

Mar'16

Spring Equinox, the day when spring begins

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

The astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins on Sunday, March 20 this year.

Mar'16

Hollywood studios aim to crack China’s gaming market

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

China is the biggest international market for U.S. movies, but now Hollywood wants to own handheld screens, too.

Mar'16

Three roads to mastering Chinese

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Chinlingo

This post will talk about the three roads to mastering Chinese.

Mar'16

Feasting your way through Yunnan Province (2)

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

Follow this post and get ready for your own feasting way to Yunnan Province!

Mar'16

5 Chinese words for “improve”

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Chinlingo

There are quite a few different words in Mandarin that are often translated as 'improve' in English. Here's a guide to five of the most common ones, and the differences between them.

Mar'16

1st World Tai Chi Culture Festival to be held in Sanya

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

More than 100 tai chi masters will gather in Nanshan Mountains, Sanya, Hainan province, from April 8 to 12 for the first World Tai Chi Culture Festival.

Mar'16