24 solar terms inscribed on UNESCO’s heritage list
China's '24 solar terms' was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) world intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday. 本周三，中国"二十四节气"被列入联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）世界非物质文化遗产名录。 The announcement was made during the …
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Learn Chinese with nursery rhyme The Big Pinwheel
Dà fēngchē zhī ya zhī yōuyōu de zhuàn, 大风车 吱呀吱悠悠 的 转， The big pinwheel twirls, Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng a zhēn hǎokàn. 这里 的 风景 啊 真 好看。 The scenery …
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What is 变卦 (biàn guà)?
Have you ever stood up by someone, and that made you angry? Do you know how to describe such a behavior in Chinese? "变卦 (biàn guà)" means someone suddenly changes …
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Things you need to know before watching I Am Not Madame Bovary
Renowned Chinese director Feng Xiaogang's latest film, I Am Not Madame Bovary, has won several awards at the San Sebastian, Toronto and Taipei Golden Horse film festivals. 最近，著名导演冯小刚所执导的影片《我不是潘金莲》话题度颇高，并分别在西班牙圣塞巴斯蒂安国际电影节、加拿大多伦多电影节以及台湾金马奖电影节上获得不同奖项。 Despite these …
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What can you say in Chinese when you get angry?
Since we're young, we've been taught to be kind to others, but there are angry moments when we have to vent. The following sentences are what Chinese learners should keep …
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3 Chinese slang terms help you complain like a native
There are moments you have to complain. As a Chinese learner, you'd better know some slang terms to complain like a native. 1. 活久见 (huó jiǔ jiàn) You live and …
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Chinese character: 平 (píng)
It is my spirit that addresses your spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave and we stood at God's feet, equal—as we are!" This declaration from Jane …
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How to understand “老司机” (lǎo sī jī)
Well, "老司机" (lǎo sī jī) doesn't mean a "skilled driver" as it indicates. That's why you should read on to know its real meaning. It refers to an experienced person in …
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Are you a “工作狂” (gōng zuò kuáng)?
Job comes first? The day of rest never comes? The person can be a workaholic? In Chinese, a workaholic is called "工作狂" (gōng zuò kuáng). "工作狂" refers to a person …
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Is “三脚猫” (sān jiǎo māo) a three-legged cat?
In a foreign language, there are lots of seemingly simple phrases that will surprise you for their actual meanings. The Chinese phrase “三脚猫” (sān jiǎo māo) is one of …
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