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…
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…
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…
