Mandarin Monday: How to Contact the Police When Your Valuables Are Stolen
You can never predict when something will get stolen. Recently this happened to me, with…
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Mandarin Monday: Air Con Survival 101
With temperatures boiling almost everywhere in China, the steady breeze from an air conditioner is…
Mandarin Monday: Navigating Chinese Superstitions to Avoid Bad Luck
Do you ever get really excited about finding a four leaf clover, cross your fingers…
Mandarin Monday: 6 Chinese Words That Sound Like English
When it comes to learning Mandarin as a foreign language, occasionally coming across a word…
Mandarin Monday: Think Twice Before Saying “Happy Dragon Boat Festival” in Chinese
Duānwǔ Jié (端午节，Dragon Boat Festival) has long been a traditional holiday associated with many customs…
Mandarin Monday: Splash into Summer Fun at the Pool
Everyone loves to go swimming in the summer. When school gets out in early June,…
Mandarin Monday: Don’t Let a Menu Get Between You and Your Seafood
After a well-deserved Labor Day holiday, you’re back at work and before the clock even…
Mandarin Monday: Five Essential Phrases to Bargain Anywhere
It seems like everything is negotiable with Chinese vendors, well except at malls or supermarkets.…
Mandarin Monday: Chinese Numbers Cheat Sheet
Learning Chinese numbers could be easier than learning other Chinese words or phrases. Since the…
Mandarin Monday: How to Buy Train Tickets in China for Your Upcoming Holiday
Qingming Festival is just around the corner, and soon we will have an extra holiday…