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Learn Mandarin Chinese Correlatives

Some Chinese learners are not complacent about being able to say simple Chinese sentences. In fact, a good knowledge of the use of correlatives is one of the most essential things that you need to polish your Chinese sentences as it would assist you in clearly expressing yourself in a variety of circumstances. Therefore, today we would like to provide you with a brief introduction to some of the...

New HSK Levels 2021: All You Need To Know

Rumours about the new HSK system have been going around since last year, but this week, official...

Loan Words In Mandarin Chinese

As Chinese people’s daily lives are now greatly influenced by western culture, loan words that are...

7 Confusing Chinese Words

One of the biggest challenges that Chinse learners are faced with is the use of synonyms in...

5 Reasons To Learn Mandarin Chinese in China

Why Learn Mandarin Chinese in China? In many ways, the internet has shaped the way so many of us...

Ultimate Guide to HSK 1 to 6: All You Need to Know

One of the most effective ways to have a clear idea about your Chinese level is to take the HSK...

5 Useful Chinese Structures

Gaining a good understanding of different grammatical structures is essential for Chinese learners...

FOR CURIOUS MINDS

Guest Articles

The Best Podcasts to Supercharge Your Chinese Listening

Learning any new language in today's world (let alone Chinese!) can be very challenging. However,...

7 Best Adventure Parks in China Every Tourist Should Visit

The world might've changed a lot in the past year. With borders closed, many of us can only dream...

Reasons Why International Firms Should Enter China

China has managed to cement its position as a global economic powerhouse by radically...

How to Write a Chinese Essay

As a Chinese student, learning how to write an essay in this language is very important. After...

7 Tips to Help You Improve Your Chinese Writing Skills

Learning a foreign language involves two important aspects: learning to speak in the target...

5 Tips for Chinese Business Etiquette and Culture

The average household income in China increased by 400% between 2002 and 2012. What does this...

10 Chinese Phrases to Help You Order Food Delivery

Have you ever struggled with ordering food delivery in China? Were you intimidated and afraid that you will not understand what delivery services are saying In Chinese and you will just have to hang up? Did you ever try to explain your address to delivery guys but with no luck? Worry no more. Equip yourself […]

FOR FOODIES

Chinese Food

Guide to Chinese Hotpot

Guide to Chinese Hotpot. Types of Hotpot. China is famous for its rich food culture, and hotpot is...

What Chinese People Eat for Breakfast (Part 2)

What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast? Food culture is an indispensable part of Chinese...

What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast?

What do Chinese usually eat for breakfast? It’s true that a good breakfast will provide you with...

Mapo doufu (麻婆豆腐), a Popular Chinese Tofu Dish

Mápó dòufu (麻婆豆腐) is a classic spicy 🌶 tofu and meat 🥩 dish from Sichuan province in China. So today, let’s look at this popular tofu dish that you can find in nearly any Sichuan restaurant! Origins of Mapo Toufu But first, a few words about its origins. It’s an interesting story about a woman […]