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…

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…

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…

中文与日文 (zhōng wén yú rì wén) Achieving fluency in a foreign language is no easy task. Achieving fluency in an Asian language is particularly difficult if you are a westerner.…

ChinesePinyinEnglish 我不明白Wǒ bù míngbáiI don't understand. From the title of this blog you may wonder whether this blog is about understanding the Chinese language or understanding the Chinese people. In…

While an app like Du Chinese is great for when you need to learn to read Chinese, there are not as many apps available for those who want to learn…

So you’ve been learning Chinese for awhile, and practicing your reading skills, but you need to improve your Chinese speaking skills. Many people think that improving their Chinese skills is…

The Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival has been celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month for millennia. The celebrations last for three days. In the Gregorian calendar,…