Chinese Color Theory: The Cultural Significance and Meaning Behind Colors
Have you ever wondered why the color red is so significant in Chinese culture? It's not just because it's a bold and vibrant hue. In fact, you’ll see it on…
“Almost” The Same – A Comparison of 差点儿, 几乎, and 差不多
When delving into the world of Chinese language and texts, you'll often come across different expressions that seemingly translate to the same word in English. But here's the thing: every…
All About Chinese Prefixes and Suffixes
In this article, we are going to take a look at a very practical part of vocabulary-prefixes and suffixes. You might find it a little bit odd because prefixes and…
Amazing Books for Kids Learning Chinese
We all agree that reading brings us joy, beauty, and knowledge. When we expose ourselves to a variety of words, we expand our vocabulary. By understanding stories, we improve our…
Chinese Textbook Review – Developing Chinese (发展汉语)
The Developing Chinese (2nd edition) has been published based on the well-designed structure of the 1st edition. This series of textbooks are learning tools strategically crafted for those who want…
Learning Through the Screen: How Chinese TV can Become Your Chinese Teacher
No matter how much I love learning Chinese, studying from a textbook can start to get boring after awhile. While the textbook’s explanations are clear, sometimes I just need to…
Think Fast: Reacting Quickly in Chinese with 连忙, 急忙, and 匆忙
As learners progress beyond the introductory stage, the desire to employ more complex words to convey specific and intricate meanings becomes inevitable. It is during this phase that they encounter…
13 Commonly Used Chinese Idioms With NUMBERS
In this article, we are going to explore some special Chinese idioms or figures of speech that involve numbers. Numbers can be used to express a lot of things, not…
Enhance Your Chinese Vocabulary: Saying “Sometimes” Using 时而
As beginners, almost all Chinese learners are taught the word 有时候 (yǒu shíhou), which means "sometimes". However, as you delve deeper into the language, you'll find that this word cannot…