A new batch of Chinese buzzwords
1. 打脸 slap in the face shì zhǎng zài xuān bù yào jìng xuǎn zǒng tǒng hòu wán quán dǎ le zì jǐ de liǎn, yīn wèi tā céng chéng …
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8 things to know about Cold Dew
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Cold Dew, (寒露-hán lù), the 17th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 8 and …
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Goodwill ambassador Li Bingbing appeals for wild animal protection
Producing genuine tears on demand is one of the hardest parts of my job as an actress. Acting teachers will tell you that in order to cry on screen you …
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Is your English name funny to native English speakers?
It is pretty common for Chinese people, especially the young, to have an English name, partly because it seems fashionable, and partly because English names facilitate communication with foreigners. Unfortunately, …
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What’s the benefit of using podcast to learn Chinese?
Studying with online language podcast services is increasingly popular. It's an attractive modern option that can offer a lot more than traditional textbooks and classes.The followings are the benefits of …
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A new genus of crab found in a pet market in Guangdong
A previously unknown freshwater crab has been discovered in plain sight: on sale at a pet shop in China. 一种此前不为人知的淡水蟹清清楚楚地展现在人们眼前：在中国的一家宠物店里出售。 The shop owner led scientists to the place where the …
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How and when to use “呢” in Chinese
The particle 呢 (ne) is pretty versatile in Mandarin Chinese. It can mark queries, continuation, contrast and equation. Using this particle correctly is an easy way to sound much more …
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Hollywood movie studios need more Chinese stars to reach Chinese audiences
China makes up the second-largest movie market in the world, selling $5 billion in movie tickets this year alone compared to about $8 billion in the U.S., according to the …
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Get the hang of these unique Chinese words
Textbooks often don't take the time to explain nuances, and instead just translate vocabulary directly. This makes it difficult for Chinese learners – especially outside of China – to really …
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Craze seen in China as raising toy poodles is a fad
In the cramped metropolises of East Asia, brown toy poodles have become the latest must-have accessory. 在东亚拥挤的大都会里，棕色的玩具型贵宾犬已经成为了最新的必需品。 They amble down Chinese streets in sweaters, bowties and dinosaur costumes. They are …
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