秒杀: a Chinese slang term for “seckilling”
"秒 (miǎo)" means "second," as in the unit of time, and "杀 (shā)" is a verb which means "to kill." Combining them, "秒杀 (miǎoshā)" is translated literally as "one-second kill." When it comes to shopping, "秒杀 (miǎoshā)" means "seckill".
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Stories of three foreign Chinese learners
Chinese fever is sweeping all over the world. Statistics show that there had been more than 100 million Chinese learners in the world by March 2014.
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4 common ways to express “latest” in Chinese
Chinese has a number of words that translate to "latest". This post aims to help demonstrate the difference between four of the most common ways.
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11 reasons why you might consider working in China
China might seem like a daunting place for people looking to move abroad and here are 11 excellent reasons to consider working in China.
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Is there any “暖男” around you?
In Chinese, “暖男” refers to a man who makes others feel warm just like the sunshine in the morning.
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How to talk about hobbies in Chinese
This article is about a few alternative questions and answers that sound more natural to native-speaking ears when you are talking about hobbies with them.
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Chinese slang term: 你懂的
"你懂的 (nǐ dǒng de)" has become a popular expression when two people share a mutual comprehension of a time or feeling. The phrase simply means, "you really do understand," mixed with the French mood of "c'est la vie!"
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4 functions of “之” in classical Chinese
If you look at a Literary Chinese text, you'll almost certainly see the character 之 (zhī) all over the place. This character has four main functions in the classical language.
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Halloween vocabulary in Chinese
Here comes the Halloween! We sort out some Halloween themed vocabulary words and expressions for you to learn. You never know when you might need them!
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How to apply for a G Visa for transit through China
The G Visa is a 72-hour visa issued to those who intend to transit through China using air, land or sea routes.
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