Things to know about Chinese table manners
Learning Chinese table manners is one of the ways to know a bit about the Chinese culture. Though you'll soon be forgiven for mistakes, knowing how to behave well at …
Read MoreChinlingo Podcast: Why Chinese like drinking hot water?
Wǒ yǒu hěn duō wài guó péng you dōu xǐ huan wèn wǒ yí gè xiāng tóng de wèn tí: Wèi shén me zhōng guó rén tè bié xǐ huan …
Read MoreCelebrities with Chinese skill around the world
In recent years, more and more international celebrities are keen on speaking Chinese language when they attend some events in China. Besides the basic communications like "你好(hello)" or "谢谢(thank you)", …
Read MoreHow to learn Chinese characters as beginners
Chinese characters are exceptionally beautiful, and essential in mastering Mandarin Chinese. However, that doesn't make them easier to learn for beginners, it just gives you the motivation to keep going. …
Read MoreIs china’s facekini a cute or quirky fashion trend?
When the temperature sizzles, there's no better way to stay cool at the beach. In contrast to the fact that many Westerners pay for tanning, things are totally different in …
Read MoreWhen Chinese listening test is about Jay Chou’s song
Recently, a video named "when the Chinese listening test is about Jay Chou's song" goes viral on the Internet. 最近,一段"考汉语听力遇到周杰伦"的视频在网上热传。 In the video, 4 international students from Hunan University …
Read MoreHow to use ‘之一’ in Chinese
之一 (zhī yī) is one of those grammar that really gives your Chinese some polish. Using with confidence makes your Chinese sound great! Learn how to use it properly in this article. "之一"是一种能让你的中文更加完美的语法,满怀信心地使用它可使你的中文听起来很棒!通过本文学会如何使用它吧。 …
Read MoreFirst Chinese song for Hollywood movie ‘Now You See Me 2’ by Jay Chou
Taiwan pop star Jay Chou is taking his talents to the Hollywood silver screen by being cast in Lionsgate's sequel Now You See Me 2. He will play a …
Read MoreTapping on the table to say thank you for tea in China
Whether you're in Hong Kong or Shanghai, get ready to drink lots of tea. And when a server fills your cup, show your appreciation the way the locals do. …
Read MoreEnglish brochure for Hangzhou G20 Summit ridiculed for broken Chinese
The 2016 G20 Summit will be held in Hangzhou this September. To impress the guests with hospitality, Hangzhou has published a brochure called Fast Learning: 100 English Sentences for the …
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