Mandarin Monday: The 24 Solar Terms
This Saturday marks the September (autumn) equinox, which means we’ll once more get an equal…
Browsing: Learning Chinese
Subway Sunday: The “Joyous” Pavilion on a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes
I have been waiting for the blue skies to come back to go to our…
Mandarin Monday: Your Cool Guide to Buying That Thirst-Quenching Beverage
The summer heat is just getting unbearable, isn’t it? One great way to cool down is…
Subway Sunday: The “Grim” Gate on Lines 2/4, Located Just Near a Church
In today’s Subway Sunday, we travel to Xuānwǔmén (宣武门), one of Beijing’s ancient imperial gates…
Mandarin Monday: Looking for Common Household Items? Here Are Their Chinese Names
It’s true that living in a country where English is not the primary language is…
Mandarin Monday: Cool Down by Using These Summer-Related Words
It’s undeniably hot and what better respite is there than to stay under a shade and…
Mandarin Monday: Learn the Correct Character Stroke Order Using This App
Ask a Chinese guy on the street, “你知道多少汉字?” Nǐ zhīdào duōshǎo hànzì? (How many Chinese characters…
Mandarin Monday: The HSK Cheat Sheet – 300 Words for Levels 1 and 2
When learning a new language, it is important to know basic greetings and words to…
Mandarin Monday: Serious About Furthering Your Chinese? Then Take an HSK Test
If you think learning Chinese is difficult, well yes, you’re correct. To assess how far…
Mandarin Monday: Challenge Your Chinese Proficiency with These Game Apps
I have a good pictographic memory, and that makes it easier for me to remember…