7 uses of 在 (zài) in Chinese
The 在 (zài) character has several different uses, and since it's a character that will appear soon after you begin learning Chinese, it's a good idea to get yourself accustomed …
Read MoreA Twig of Mume Blossoms
A Twig of Mume Blossoms 一剪梅 • 红藕香残玉簟秋 Li Qingzhao Fragrant lotus blooms fade, autumn chills mat of jade. My silk robe doffed, I float Alone in orchid boat. Who …
Read More7 stereotypes about Chinese people
Despite the fact that I spent a good deal of time growing up in Asia, I still had some preconceived notions about China before moving here. I would like to …
Read MoreChinese phrase: 提前供暖 (tíqián ɡònɡnuǎn)
Another cold snap will sweep the north China. People are complaining that the official date (November 15) of heating should be advanced, to help them survive the freezing cold whether. …
Read MoreSee me or not
It doesn't matter if You see me or not, I'm standing right there, With no emotion. 你见,或者不见我 我就在那里 不悲不喜 It doesn't matter if You miss me or not, The feeling …
Read MoreWould you brave the swing on a 300m high cliff in Chongqing
Backpackers have long been attracted to risk-taking, whether it's skydiving in New Zealand or taking a ride down "the most dangerous road in the world" in Bolivia. The …
Read MoreJianbing – the most popular street breakfast in China
Jianbing is one of China's most popular street breakfasts. And while all manner of Chinese buns and dumplings have spread well beyond the country's borders, it also might be China's …
Read MoreHow to translate these Chinese catchwords
我的内心几乎是崩溃的 wǒ de nèi xīn jī hū shì bēng kuì de I almost had a nervous breakdown. 重要的事情说三遍 zhòng yào de shì qíng shuō sān biàn 正经版 (normal): Thrice to …
Read MoreTsinghua University tops MIT as world’s best engineering university
College ranking lists are generally unscientific and overrated. But if there's one thing that unites them, it's that U.S. and U.K. universities almost always get the top spots. 大学排行榜大都很不科学,许多大学也都被高估。但是有一件事情却是几乎永远没有改变过,那就是美国和英国的大学总是在排行榜上名列前茅。 That's …
Read MoreHow much parental leave will your Chinese employee have?
Your employee is pregnant, now what do you do? What obligations do you, as an employer, have? When running a business in China it is important to know all the …
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