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Chinese Language
Chinese Names of 10 Popular Superheroes
Chinese Names of Popular SuperheroesWhether you're team Marvel or team DC, there's one thing we all agree on: superheroes are awesome. Let's take a look at the most popular superheroes and how their names are translated into Chinese.Superhero VocabularyThe word 超级英雄 (chāojí yīngxióng) refers to any character with extraordinary powers...
8 Chinese Nicknames for Western Celebrities | That’s Mandarin
6 Chinese Slang Phrases with 吃 (Chī) You Should Know
Chinese Slang 666 (liuliuliu) Meaning | That’s Mandarin
5 Ways to Say How Are You in Chinese
Life in China
Life in Chinese Middle Schools | Student Life in China
Find out what it is like to study in Chinese middle schools.
How to Return Items on Taobao China | That’s Mandarin
Top 5 Foreign Languages to Learn in China | That’s Mandarin
Top Jobs in China for Expats | Careers for Foreigners 2025
Beginner’s Guide | Starting Your Journey in China
Chinese Culture
七夕节 The Story Behind Qixi Festival | Learn Chinese Culture
七夕节 The Romantic Story Behind Qixi Festival in Chinese Culture How much do you know about Qixi Festival or the Chinese Valentines Day? Its Chinese name is 七夕节 Qīxī Jié, also known as the Double Seven Festival. This week we explore the story behind Qixi Festival and share insights on why it is so popular in China. 七夕节 | The Story Behind...
Lucky & Unlucky Numbers in Chinese Culture
3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained – Traditions and Meaning
5 Simple & Funny Chinese Jokes | Learn Chinese with Humor
Top 10 Popular Chinese Male Names | Choose Your Chinese Name
Chinese Apps
How To Order Food in China Using Eleme?
Imagine you arrive home from work in the evening – with zero energy left to cook dinner. Naturally, you’d think of ordering a takeaway. But how challenging is it to order in Chinese? Perhaps you aren’t confident enough to speak Chinese on the phone; on top of that, the artistic, often complicated names of Chinese dishes can […]
Baidu: Top Search Engine Alternative to Google in China
5 Must-Have Chinese vs Western Social Media Apps Compared
Top 5 Most Popular Apps in China for 2025
Xiaohongshu (小红书) Guide to China’s Top Lifestyle App | That’s Mandarin
New HSK 3.0
New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021
As the new HSK standards were released in March 2021, we’ve spent this time analyzing the new HSK 1 vocabulary word list to provide you with a detailed analysis of the new HSK vocabulary - so you can know what's coming, and begin preparing for the new exam. In this post, we look at the New HSK 1 Vocabulary List for Level 1 in 2021 in...
New HSK 3-6 Changes: Written & Spoken Exams Combined (Update 2022)
New HSK 2: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021
New HSK 3: Word List PDF & Infographic
When will the new HSK exams be updated?
Guest Articles
7 Things First-Time Travelers Should Know About Chinese Culture
7 Essential Things About Chinese Culture First-time Travelers Should Know Are you planning your first trip to China? Planning a trip to a place you've never been can be daunting especially when it's a faraway destination like China. China’s unique culture and traditions can be quite different from other countries and first-time...
Order Food in Chinese: 10 Essential Delivery Phrases
Learn Business Chinese & Culture | Language Tips & Etiquette
How to Write a Chinese Essay: Tips & Guide | That’s Mandarin
The Meaning Of Different Colors In Chinese Culture
Chinese Food
8 Unique Exotic Fruits in China You Must Try
7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea Guide
Chinese Table Manners & Etiquette: Key Dining Tips | That’s Mandarin
History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural Influence
7 Flavors in Chinese & Must-Try Dishes | Chinese Food Culture
East Meets West
Celebrities Who Can Speak Chinese Fluently | Learn Mandarin
Chinese language is now one of the most popular foreign languages in the world Mandarin Chinese learning is growing globally. Every day more and more people start learning Chinese for different reasons – such as better job opportunities, international business development, cultural immersion or pure curiosity. Many language learners fall in love with Chinese characters, […]
What Food Chinese People DON’T Eat?
China VS Russia: How Do They See Each Other?
The Chinese Attitude towards Life
Disney movie: Mulan’s story
