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Jan'16

6 Chinese phrases to express your modesty

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In China, people usually won't say "thank you" when praised for something. Instead, they will reply modestly with other common words.

Jan'16

31% of Great Wall disappears due to severe damage

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

The 6,259 kilometers of the Ming Dynasty Wall, less than 10 percent is well preserved, while 31 percent of the Wall has disappeared.

Jan'16

Chinese rock stars mourn over death of David Bowie

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

David Bowie's death prompted an outpouring of grief among Chinese rock stars and fans as they remembered a cultural icon who strongly influenced their idiosyncratic musical genre.

Jan'16

How to express “if” in Chinese

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Chinlingo

Many of these expressions are translated in English as "if", but the range of Chinese expressions is much larger, and cover more specific situations.

Jan'16

Setting goal for Chinese learning: introduction

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Chinlingo

Do you know why you want to learn Chinese? This post serves as an introduction to goals of different kinds for Chinese learners.

Jan'16

5 honorific titles in Chinese history

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Chinlingo

In ancient China, there were 5 common words to address others respectfully, namely "陛下", "殿下", "阁下", "麾下" and "足下".

Jan'16

Vintners embrace China’s growing taste for New World wines

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

Wines from the New World－countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Chile－are growing a presence in the recovering market in China.

Jan'16

China’s C919 potential to take on Boeing and Airbus

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

The new entrant C919 may not be experienced enough to take on Boeing and Airbus head-on, but is a much needed substitute to threaten the duopoly's pull in the industry.

Jan'16