Unlocking the hidden mysteries of the Chinese language can be a fascinating journey. You've mastered countless words and sentence structures, yet there are times when comprehension eludes you. Imagine encountering…
Necessity is the mother of invention, particularly in a time when everyone is working from home. Online meeting platforms, such as Skype, Google Hangouts, and Zoom, have revolutionized the world…
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…
In everyday Chinese conversations, animal-related slang expressions are indispensable. They show up frequently and are widely known among Chinese people nowadays. These words and phrases not only enrich the language…
Beyond the most commonly taught greeting, 你好/您好(nǐ hǎo / nín hǎo), there are some other commonly used greetings and expressions, that may not be included in textbooks, but will often…
https://youtu.be/iF10GYOPP2Y Imagine you are having some chit-chat with a Chinese lady you met some five minutes ago at a bus station, and she is asking you normal questions like “Where…
Chinese language learners probably know the words “老师”( lǎoshī), “先生”( xiānsheng), “女士”( nǚshì) or “小姐”( xiǎojiě) because they are commonly taught in introductory courses. However, only using these honorifics won't…
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…
Happy Chinese New Year! It’s now the year of the pig! As the zodiac cycle repeats every 12 years, if you were born within the Chinese Calendar year starting in…