All about the New HSK 7-9 Test
Finally, the New HSK 7-9 test is coming! As the advanced Chinese levels, the new HSK 7-9 bands get a lot of attention since its standards were released. Now, the…
Mastering Chinese Prepositions: When to Use 从, 离, 向 and 往
If you've been learning Mandarin for over a year, you've probably come across a situation where you have to choose between using 从(cóng) or 离(lí), or 向(xiàng) or 往(wǎng) when…
上下(shànɡxià)？左右(zuǒyòu)？前后(qiánhòu)？- Expressing an “Approximate Number” in Mandarin
If you need to express an “Approximate Number” in terms of time, weight, age, or any other term that involves a number, there are a number of ways to do…
Understanding Sentences with Serial Verb Phrases in Chinese
In this article, we are going to focus on ‘连动句(lián dòng jù)’, which are Sentences with Serial Verb Phrases, the last of the special sentences in Mandarin. This kind of…
An Introduction to the Pivotal Sentence in Chinese Grammar
Are you struggling with understanding the Pivotal Sentence structure in Chinese? Don't worry, you're not alone. This unique structure can be tricky to master, but once you do, it can…
Monthly Digest of Chinese Learning – Feb 2015
There is an abundance of wonderful Chinese learning blogs and articles on the Internet. Sometimes it is just impossible to filter through every single one. Don’t you wish you had…
Decrypting the HSK 1 Exam – Reading Section
Hey friends, are you having any issues in the HSK practice tests? When you are doing HSK exercises concerning Reading Part, are you unable to capture main idea of the…
HSK1 Exam Tips and Advice on Listening Section
Hey friends, how is your Chinese learning going? Are you preparing the HSK exams? Are you having any issues in answering HSK exercises? Or are you wondering how to improve…
9 Tips Help You Pass HSK
The HSK exam is great for people who want to objectively determine their skill level in the Chinese language, and especially for goal-oriented people who need tangible ways to measure…