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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...
How to Say Thank You in Chinese: Common Mandarin Phrases
Say “No”: 5 Ways to Refuse in Chinese
5 Short Phrases to Level Up Your Spoken Chinese
Work Chat in Chinese: 5 Useful Phrases
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
Xiaohongshu (RedNote): What It Is & How to Use It (2026 Ultimate Guide)
Key Takeaways Xiaohongshu (小红书), also called the Little Red Book or RedNote, is a Chinese social media + shopping app Think Instagram + TikTok + Pinterest combined It’s used for reviews, travel tips, beauty, and lifestyle content You can sign up easily and start browsing or posting within minutes What is Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book)?...
How To Order Food in China Using Eleme?
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
New HSK 3.0
HSK 6 Vocabulary Changes (2026): What Chinese Learners Need to Know
The HSK vocabulary lists have changed significantly over the past few years, and the 2026 Update marks one of the biggest adjustments learners have seen since the introduction of HSK 3.0. Under the original HSK 6 framework, students were expected to learn around 5,000 words. When HSK 3.0 was introduced in 2021, the vocabulary...
HSK 5 Vocabulary Changes (2026 Update): What Chinese Learners Need to Know
HSK 4 Vocabulary Changes (2026 Update): What Chinese Learners Need to Know
HSK 3 Vocabulary Changes (2026 Update): What Intermediate Chinese Learners Need to Know
HSK 2 Vocabulary Changes (2026 Update): What Chinese Learners Need to Know
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
