Avoid Awkward Phone Calls With the ‘Reply With SMS’ Function
If an unknown call comes in, I simply swipe up and select an automatic response in Chinese: “对不起，我的中文不好。请给我发短信”
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Mandarin Monday: Springtime Tongue Twister Challenge
Here are some common Mandarin words and phrases about Springtime, and even some tongue twisters to try out with your friends, partners, and kids!
Mandarin Monday: Useful Phrases to Know During A Hotel Quarantine
No matter you are planning to come back to Beijing, or already on the way…
Mandarin Monday: What Niánhuò to Buy Before The Spring Festival
Just like Christmas in the West, the Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people. Before the…
Chinese Superstitions 101: Why Do People Wear Red Underwear in the New Year?
If you think the reason people in China wear red underwear is to find love…
“Working a 996” and Other Chinese Slang That Dominated 2019
Keeping up with the local slang in our native tongue is already an arduous task,…
Easy Dining: A Cheat Sheet for Ordering in Mandarin
Rather than preparing a Christmas feast ourselves, many of us may have already made plans…
Mandarin Monday: What to Know When You Ship Internationally
Christmas time is just around the corner, and many of us have families abroad patiently…
Mandarin Monday: No Need to Thank Me? Different Ways to Say “Thank You” and “You’re Welcome”
“Búkèqì (不客气)” and “búyǒngxiè (不用谢)” may already be ingrained in most people’s vocabulary but have…
Mandarin Monday: How to Talk About Vaccines and Immunizations
Flu season is in full swing now as temperatures keep dropping and homes are warm…