In Chinese, you will frequently encounter words that contain the character “肉” (ròu). This is because food plays a significant role in people’s daily lives, and “肉” is an important…
There are some important differences between English and Chinese. It is important to be aware of these major differences between the two languages to reduce the number of mistakes you…
Reading is one of the most efficient ways to put your Chinese skills into practice and improve them. The key abilities used when reading include recognizing Chinese characters and vocabulary…
We all agree that reading brings us joy, beauty, and knowledge. When we expose ourselves to a variety of words, we expand our vocabulary. By understanding stories, we improve our…
No matter how much I love learning Chinese, studying from a textbook can start to get boring after awhile. While the textbook’s explanations are clear, sometimes I just need to…
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…
Why do we need to know how to read in Chinese? There are three main reasons: to be immersed in the country’s culture through Chinese books and newspapers; to be…
With the wealth of internet resources of the modern age, many people are turning to websites designed to help mandarin students, blogs, or even chatrooms for help. The days of…
If there is an app that can help you improve your Chinese reading, listening and comprehension as effortless as possible, it’s the Du Chinese app which is available for both…