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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"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!"
Read MoreLiam Bates: owner of a startup for environmental protection in China
Liam has been in China for almost 11 years. He is an owner of a start-up company that focuses on improving the environment via smart devices. This is his story.
Read MoreDunhuang caves: 1,000 years of Buddhist art in China (2)
The most splendid cave art was produced during the height of the early Tang dynasty from roughly 618 to 718, a period when the statues and mural paintings were the most sumptuous.
Read More4 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.
Read MoreHalloween 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!
Read MoreApple to build a 200MW solar farm to offset emissions in China
Apple will build an additional 200 megawatts of solar power in China and push suppliers to make similar commitments.
Read MoreA sip of Chinese toasting culture in Xi’s toast with Queen Elizabeth
Some careful netizens noticed that the president toasts with the Queen with his glass lower than the Queen's. Why? Is there any trick in it?
Read MoreDunhuang caves: 1,000 years of Buddhist art in China (1)
The Dunhuang caves where delicate, brightly hued wall paintings and carvings depict religious and social life from the fourth to the 14th centuries during the height of Buddhist culture in China.
Read MoreHow 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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