Expressing Gratitude in Chinese
One of the first things any student of Chinese learns to say is “谢谢 (xièxiè)”, i.e. Thank You. This phrase is useful because it can be used to express your…
One of the first things any student of Chinese learns to say is “谢谢 (xièxiè)”, i.e. Thank You. This phrase is useful because it can be used to express your…
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The two keys to learning and mastering Chinese come down to input and output. Input in the form of reading and listening and output in the form of speaking and…
The new HSK levels have been confirmed and there are going to be 9 levels! At first glance it looks to be more difficult, but we're excited about this positive…
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When it comes to learning Chinese, it can seem like you're bombarded with difficult things to figure out like tones or characters. Lucky for you, Grammar is one area where…
Chinese culture is truly remarkable. It's different from anything you may have seen in Europe or the US. It's one of the world's oldest and most interesting cultures. This is…
Language barriers can be the most frustrating when you are trying to form a romantic connection. While Valentine’s Day (情人节, Qíng rén jié) is not a Chinese holiday, the month…
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节; pinyin: Chūn Jié), is the most important Chinese holiday. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the…
The traditional Chinese culture is very family oriented with an individual's family being of the utmost importance. The character for family or home is 家 pinyin: jiā. The construction of…