Learn Chinese

Feb'16

Why is a scandal or event suffixed with “门” in Chinese?

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

But when exactly did "门" first become derogatory? It may date back to the "Watergate Scandal" in the U.S..

Feb'16

Use “已经” to describe “already” in Chinese

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

已经……了" is the basic pattern used to express "already" in Chinese.

Feb'16

Interesting connections between Chinese and flavors

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

Flavors of food vary, sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, thick, light, fragrant or smelly. In Chinese, they are often associated with different life phenomena.

Feb'16

7 secrets to succeeding in Chinese learning

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

We asked one learner, Matthias Salzger, about his experience and what tips he has for beginners.

Feb'16

How to use “常常” and “往往” in Chinese

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

The words 常常 and 往往 can both be translated as "often", but their usage isn't quite the same. Here's a quick guide to the situations in which they should be used.

Feb'16

打”: a versatile Chinese character

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

There are words that mean a lot and are widely used in every language. It is the same case in Chinese, and "打" (dǎ) is one of them.

Feb'16

China’s holiday makeovers reflect urban-rural gap

Learn Chinese

Chinlingo

In before-and-after photos that have gone viral on Chinese social media, young workers are uploading cheeky comparisons of themselves in slick urban attire, followed by photos of themselves as "country bumpkins" at home.

Feb'16