Holiday Boredom Buster: Not So Laborious Labor Day Activities
Are you stuck in a cultural rut? Do you feel disconnected from local life? Don’t…
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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…
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…