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…
It’s true that living in a country where English is not the primary language is…
It’s undeniably hot and what better respite is there than to stay under a shade and…
Ask a Chinese guy on the street, “你知道多少汉字?” Nǐ zhīdào duōshǎo hànzì? (How many Chinese characters…
When learning a new language, it is important to know basic greetings and words to…
If you think learning Chinese is difficult, well yes, you’re correct. To assess how far…
I have a good pictographic memory, and that makes it easier for me to remember…
“Talk to locals,” “Speak it daily,” “Always practice.” These are my mantras in learning (or…
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China’s location halfway around the world is no obstacle to the profound influence it has had…
After a long wait, spring is finally here! Well, technically. Today marks the vernal equinox…