Wowza! or is it 哇塞? An Introduction to Chinese Onomatopoeia
Learning our native language is one of our earliest experiences that irreversibly shapes how we perceive the world. Did you know that your native language even shapes how you hear…
Read Between the Lines: 15 Common Chinese Euphemisms
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…
Business Chinese: Essential Mandarin Expressions for Online Meetings
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…
Chinese Color Theory: The Cultural Significance and Meaning Behind Colors
Have you ever had the chance to visit China during the new year celebrations? If you do, you’ll see homes and storefronts completely decked out in red. You’ll also see…
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…
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…
Awkward Personal Questions Chinese People Ask
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…
How to Properly Address People You Meet in China
If you’re learning Chinese as a second language, you probably already know the words 老师( lǎoshī), 先生( xiānsheng), 女士( nǚshì), and 小姐( xiǎojiě) because they are commonly taught in introductory…
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…