Chinese Characters Containing the Radical “口”!
Last time we discussed the radicals of some Chinese characters. While learning how to write Chinese characters, it is sometimes helpful to group them by ones containing similar meaningful parts.…
4 Common Chinese Measure Words – 个/只/支/头
Many people have trouble understanding which “measure word” they should use in different situations. If you don’t know what a measure word is – it’s a word that is used…
10 Amazing Places in China Which You Can’t Believe Existed
China is large and is highlighted by the big cities such as Beijing, or Shanghai that demonstrates the development of country. However, does China have unique sites that you don't…
Mandarin Chinese Coffee Vocabulary for the ‘Up-and-Coming’ Chinese Coffee Market
In addition to having the one of the strongest tea cultures in the world, coffee culture is also exploding in China. As of July 2015, Coffee Consumption is in a…
Chinese Characters Learning: The “Three Drops Of Water” Radical
A radical is collection of brush strokes in Chinese that conveys a certain meaning. Radicals are combined to form characters, and recognizing a particular radical can often give you a clue as to that…
Secrets of Saying Sorry: “对不起”’s Correct Use
If you’ve ever learned even a little Chinese, you probably know the phrase “对不起(duì bù qǐ)”. In most textbooks, “对不起(duì bù qǐ)” is translated to mean “sorry,” or “I’m sorry.”…
Alipay(ZhiFuBao) – China’s Favorite Way to Pay!
Ever run out of cash at the worst possible time, and run into a business that won’t take your credit card? Want to buy things on Taobao (China’s excellent answer…
Essential Mandarin Phrases for Speaking with Your Chinese Customers
As increasing numbers of Chinese nationals are traveling abroad, more and more of us are welcoming Mandarin speakers to our hometowns and workplaces as guests and clients. No longer is…
All you need when living in China
Have you ever wondered how to get more information about China or how to navigate your way online in China restricted Internet? If you are planning to live in China…