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6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in Chinese
6 Essential Chinese Questions to Ask When Booking Plane TicketsChinese people love to travel by plane due to its speed and convenience. With many airlines offering competitive prices for domestic flights, knowing how to book tickets in Chinese can make the process smoother. Whether you're booking a one way or return ticket or even...
5 Must-Know Chinese Measure Words for Beginners | That’s Mandarin
3 Ways to Soften the Tone in Chinese | Learn Polite Phrases
6 Chinese Questions to Ask When Renting an Apartment
Chinese Lyrics & Translation | You Exist in My Song
Life in China
Top 5 Foreign Languages to Learn in China | That’s Mandarin
Find out what foreign languages Chinese people like to learn.
Top Jobs in China for Expats | Careers for Foreigners 2025
Beginner’s Guide | Starting Your Journey in China
Getting a Massage in China
Chinese National Holidays in 2024
Chinese Culture
5 Simple & Funny Chinese Jokes | Learn Chinese with Humor
Chinese Comedy | 5 Funny & Simple Chinese Jokes to Learn Mandarin and CultureChinese jokes are not only an excellent way to learn the language but also an enjoyable way to dive deeper into Chinese culture and humor. Here are five simple Chinese jokes to enjoy. Share with your friends and improve your understanding of the language and...
Top 10 Popular Chinese Male Names | Choose Your Chinese Name
Top 5 Personality Traits of Chinese People | That’s Mandarin
7 Popular Types of Chinese Liquor: Mijiu to Baijiu
Ne Zha 2 | Guide to China’s Highest-Grossing Movie Ever
Chinese Apps
Baidu: Top Search Engine Alternative to Google in China
Baidu: The Leading Google Alternative in China Many foreigners in China soon notice that well known websites like Google and YouTube are not very popular in China. The reason for this is that China has developed its own search engines, social media platforms and online tools for local users. In this article let’s take a look at Baidu -...
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
5 Platforms to Make Your Life in China Easier
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
7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea Guide
As the weather is still cold outside, now is the perfect season for hot drinks! This week, let’s explore 7 popular types of Chinese tea, including Chinese green tea, Chinese black tea, Chinese oolong tea, and more. Discover the best Chinese teas to find a new favorite and bring home a unique tea souvenir. Learn about Chinese tea culture...
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
Mapo doufu (麻婆豆腐), a Popular Chinese Tofu Dish
East Meets West
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
Chinese Names of Popular Western Movies
