Practical Chinese for Hospital Visits
(AKA The time I broke my elbow in China) No one wants to get sick or have an accident, but it happens – and as a foreigner in China it’s…
Essential Phrases for your Online Chinese Class
For most of us, a driving motivation to learn spoken Mandarin is its practical application. During a Chinese class, we typically want to focus on language we can actually use…
Useful Phrases for Spring Festival Celebrations
春节 / Chūn jié (Spring Festival / Chinese New Year) is the most colorful, festive holiday on China’s calendar. There’s no sleeping through the thunder of firecrackers on Chinese New…
How To Make Communication in Chinese Better – Taxi Phrases in China
When you first see this title you might lose interest in reading this article because you can find related phrases in every textbook. But before you close the page, let…
11 Crucial Chinese Phrases You Must Know Before You Travel to China
Traveling to a new country can be difficult if the native language isn't your own. Especially in China, where everyone speaks Chinese and do not have much interaction with English…
How To Express Love To A Chinese Girl
For the first time, you have fallen in love with a Chinese girl. Your eyes follow her. Your mind is full of her. How would you tell her about your…
Chinese Words and Phrases About Relationships
The relationship between couples is just like sugar—sweet and sticky; while between friends, it is passion and energy; it is caring and protective within family members. It is cooperative and…
10 Wise Chinese Sayings About Learning
Need motivation to begin (or continue) studying Mandarin Chinese? Luckily, the language itself contains many inspiring sayings related to learning. The history of education in China can be tracked back…
How to Express Your Feelings in Chinese
If you have ever been to China in June, then you have probably seen this before. One minute the sun is shining, and the next minute it starts to rain…