Is China’s map of prejudice reasonable?
China is a multi-ethnic country with multi-culture. Due to the cultural diversity, misunderstanding or prejudice may occur between different regions. Recently, a map of prejudice against China sparks hot discussions …
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Things you may be wondering about Minor Heat
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat (小暑, xiǎo shǔ), the 11th solar term of the year, begins on July 7 this year …
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Use structure ‘verb+完’ to indicate completion in Chinese
On its own, 完 (wán) means "to finish" or "to complete". Using it in this grammar structure, it expresses the idea of doing some action to completion. 单独使用时，"完"的意思是"结束"或"完成"。在这个语法结构里使用时，它表示执行某动作直到完成的意思。 …
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The secret to a perfect Chinese learner? You’re only ONE step away!
Are you in the mood to learn some Chinese, but don't know where to start? Are you a Chinese learner at a standstill but haven't found a better learning resource …
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Use ‘有的’ to say ‘some’ in Chinese
To refer to just certain members of group, you can use 有的 (yǒude). This usage is normally translated as "some" in English. It is often used multiple times in …
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Chinese “Big Fish” is coming: are you ready?
Awaited for 12 years, Big Fish & Begonia (or Big Fish & Chinese Flowering Crabapple), directed by Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun, is expected to be released on July 8. …
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Chinlingo Chinese word: 同志 (tónɡ zhì)
Two "男同志" got married in Changsha, China!!! 中国长沙的两位男！同志！扯证结婚了！！！ Happiness should be highlighted, although always surprising. It caused a huge storm among Chinese netizens. In the wedding, the traditional bright red …
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Any difference between Verb and Verb + “起来”?
The verb +起来 (qǐlái) construction is a common pattern in Chinese grammar. Some Chinese beginners may feel confused, "what's the difference between the verb and "verb + 起来" (qǐlái)?" The …
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伤不起: You are unable to bear it?
Do you know how to express your bad feelings with your significant other when you have a rough day at work? Here is a Chinese slang word for you: 伤不起 …
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Music: Those Bygone Years
A few weeks ago, continuous torrential rains hit France, which drew much attention from Chinese net users. They even cracked a joke of it with some adapted lyrics: "It has …
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