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Chinese Language
5 Ways to Say “Maybe” in Chinese
Let's continue to explore Chinese language in common, daily life situations. Today, let's look at the times when you'll need to say "maybe" or "I'm not sure" - and express your uncertainty about something. Take a look at these 5 phrases for both formal and informal conversations 👇 5 Ways to Say "Maybe" 1. 有可能 (Yǒu kěnéng) The most...
5 Short Phrases to Level Up Your Spoken Chinese
Work Chat in Chinese: 5 Useful Phrases
Key Nutrition & Diet Words You Need to Know
Chinese Names of 10 Popular Superheroes
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
Mahjong for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Playing 麻将 (Májiàng)
Can you play mahjong? And how much do you know about the game?It's an amazing game to play with friends, family, and strangers alike. There's nothing like the sound of tiles clicking and friends shouting “Peng!” across the table. After hosting so many mahjong nights at That's Mandarin, we've put together a complete guide for mahjong...
七夕节 The Story Behind Qixi Festival | Learn Chinese Culture
Lucky & Unlucky Numbers in Chinese Culture
3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained – Traditions and Meaning
5 Simple & Funny Chinese Jokes | Learn Chinese with Humor
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 (RedNote): What It Is & How to Use It (2026 Ultimate Guide)
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
