“What is your name?” in Chinese
What better way is there to learn Chinese than by talking to those who speak it? Knowing how to introduce yourself is essential, and a simple and very practical to …
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How to Study Chinese Easily
As you surely already know, Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world and its demand in the work force is constantly growing, so the number of …
Chinese New Year: 10 fun facts
The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival in China, as well as an fundamental part of its culture. It is a special celebration for all Chinese people …
What Is the Dragon Dance?
The Chinese dragon dance (舞龍; wǔ lóng) is a traditional dance that can be tracked to ancient times. It’s always present at Chinese New Year parades and other festive celebrations. In …
The Chinese Dragon: What Is It?
No doubt you’ve noted how, when it comes to China and the Chinese culture, pictures and representations of dragons are a must. So much so, that the China’s nickname is …
What is pinyin and what is it used for?
Hanyu Pinyin (汉语拼音; pinyin: hànyǔ pīnyīn), or simply, pinyin, is a phonetic transcription system to “romanize” Chinese. That is, it uses the Latin alphabet to transliterate Chinese characters to make …
Chinese for Kids, a Fun Way to Learn
It is a well known fact that learning a foreign language benefits students of any age. When children learn a second language, they get a better understanding of their own, …
Names of countries in Chinese
In this post we’ll learn the names of countries in Chinese and how to pronunce them. But not only countries (国家; guójiā), we’ll also learn how to form and say …