The Role of Colors in Chinese Culture and Related Expressions – What You Need to Know
Which color do Chinese people like best? You might say red. Yes, in China, red is frequently seen on occasions such as festivals and weddings because it represents happiness, wealth,…
Top 20 Common Mistakes Chinese Learners Make
Today we are going to talk about mistakes, specifically the 20 top mistakes that Chinese learners are prone to making or make repeatedly, so that we can help you avoid…
9 Simple Ways to Give Compliments in Chinese | Beyond Basic Chinese
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaDFbwieLJw Download PDF Notes “Beyond Basic Chinese” series is included in our Chinese Essential Course now. Basic Compliment Structures First and foremost, let’s take a look at the most common…
Formal and Informal Ways to Show Appreciation With “Thank You” in Chinese | Beyond Basic Chinese
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgUL5JBG78g Download PDF Notes “Beyond Basic Chinese” series is included in our Chinese Essential Course now. The most common ways 谢谢 is the phrase that you’ll see the most in…
Three words for ‘almost’ in Chinese – Using “差点儿”,“几乎”and“差不多”
When you study Chinese or read Chinese texts, you are bound to find some different expressions that have the same translation or meaning. In fact, every language is special, and…
The New HSK (2021): An Overview and What’s Changed
The HSK is an official, standard Chinese proficiency test used in international Chinese language education. Starting July 2021, the New HSK standard will replace the previous six-level model. The New…
Everyday Animal Related Slangs and Buzzwords in Chinese
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…
Why You Should Learn to Write Chinese Characters by Hand and How to Start
“Should I learn to handwrite Chinese characters?” This is a question most Mandarin students ask themselves at the beginning of their learning journey because it is perhaps the biggest challenge…
Some Unique and Confusing Chinese Expressions That You Will Definitely Meet in Daily Life
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…
Different Northern and Southern Chinese Customs and Words That You Don’t Know
As a muti-ethnic country, there are many regional cultural differences in actual Chinese life. Today we will introduce some differences between Northern and Southern China and how to tell where…