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…

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…

In this post we're going to introduce you to how to use Du Chinese and get the most out of it. Learning Chinese is one of the best investments you…

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…

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…

Considering getting a Chinese tattoo? 小心 - xiǎo xīn - Be careful Written Chinese can be quite beautiful. In fact, Chinese calligraphy is one of the four great arts that…

Fall and Winter means that a lot of big holidays are coming up in Western countries, and in this global day and age, a lot of those holidays are also…