Combined ideograms in Chinese characters
Combined ideographs is a type of character that frequently appears in demonstrations of how easy it is to learn Chinese, along with pictographs.
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Latest online catchphrase: “主要看气质”
The phrase "主要看气质 (zhǔ yào kàn qì zhì)", meaning "focus on aura", goes viral on the internet overnight.
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Baidu’s driverless car completes road tests
Baidu announced that its driverless car has finished road tests and succeeded in automatic driving in mixed road conditions.
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China’s unwed adults approximate 200 million
There are nearly 200 million single adults in the world's most populous country, accounting for 14.6% of the total population, according to local media reports, which cite data from China's Ministry of Civil Affairs.
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Beijing kids still need to study despite class suspension
As smog levels reached hazardous levels on Wednesday, parents hoarded face masks and bought air purifiers. Some said it was unsustainable to have students studying at home and questioned whether it was an effective safety precaution.
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How does “任性” go viral online?
任性 conjures up a strong-willed, unrestrained, and do-as-I-please attitude, perhaps bordering on capriciousness; neither had much to do with the other until a strange event in 2014 when a man surnamed Liu spent 1,760 RMB on a health supplement.
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5 Chinese phrases for dining
The next time you are out with Chinese friends, try one of these top 5 phrases that come in handy during eating. You will probably raise some eyebrows.
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Sorry” or “excuse me”? Apologies in Chinese
The four words 对不起, 请问, 麻烦你 and 劳驾 can be a stumbling block for people learning Chinese, as they seem to have similar meanings. Here are the correct uses of them.
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Simple ideograms in Chinese characters
In this article, we will look at simple ideograms in Chinese characters.
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Music time! Enjoy “嘀嗒” by Kan Kan
If you've ever been to the Old Town in Lijiang (it's almost a requirement for China tourism), you'll remember its little winding streets. Part of that for many people is the song 滴答 by the singer 侃侃 (KanKan).
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