Saying Hello Without “你好” in Chinese
https://player.vimeo.com/video/563519483 Download PDF Notes 1. When meeting someone for the first time 你好 / 您好(nǐ hǎo/ nín hǎo) Chinese people don’t really say 你好 in real life. It can come…
Top Ten YouTube Channels for Learning Mandarin Chinese
YouTube is packed full of great content for learning Mandarin Chinese. You can find video lessons that cover a wide range of subjects, and they are totally free. #1: YangYang…
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…
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,…
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…
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…