Mandarin Monday: Chinese Numbers Cheat Sheet
Learning Chinese numbers could be easier than learning other Chinese words or phrases. Since the…
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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…
Mandarin Monday: Start the Month Off With Pranks and Respect
There are twelve months in a year, but only one that is the first full…
Mandarin Monday: Catch Some Sleep Anywhere You Go
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming outside. However,…
Suffering to Be “Beautiful”: A Compelling Photography Exhibition in Gulou
One of the texts I remember with clarity from my secondary school English Literature class…
The “True” Chinese Valentine’s Day: The Lantern Festival
Soon it will be the Lantern Festival (元宵节 yuán xiāo jié), the climax of the Chinese…
Chinese Zodiac: Is Love Truly Possible Between a Pig and a Snake?
If you have been asked by your Chinese friend, “what is your zodiac sign?” don’t…
North vs South: What to Eat During Chinese Nián Yèfàn
Food is one of the things that Chinese people take the most pride in, which…
If You Love Your Uncle, Avoid These Chinese New Year Taboos
You have probably heard plenty about Spring Festival traditions and customs, but what about taboos?…
In the Red: Chinese New Year Hongbao and Gift-Giving Etiquette
One Chinese tradition that you have to grasp quickly as a foreigner, is the concept of the…