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Essential Insights into Chinese 中秋节 The Mid-Autumn Festival
Discover the meaning and traditions of China’s Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节). Learn why families admire the full moon, eat mooncakes, and celebrate reunion — and explore common mooncake flavors while learning Mandarin through Chinese culture.
6 days ago5 min read
Common Usages of 了le | A Completed Action
Discover the common usages of 了le, a key particle in Chinese. Learn how usages of 了le indicate completed actions and changes of state.
Sep 271 min read
Learn 8 Common Usages of 要 | Going to, Must
Learn 8 common usages of 要 (yào) in Chinese, from expressing 'going to' for future plans to 'must' for necessity, with simple examples to improve your Mandarin.
Sep 261 min read
Learn 20 Most Common Social Media Chinese Words in Just 2 Minutes!
Are you active on social media and want to boost your Chinese vocabulary fast? Here’s a quick guide to 20 essential Chinese words used on platforms like WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, and more. You can learn them in just 2 minutes!
Sep 171 min read
Chinese Halloween? China’s Ghost Festival 中元节
Is Zhongyuan Festival the “Chinese Halloween”? Many foreigners ask this question when they first hear about 中元节 (Zhōngyuán Jié), also...
Sep 84 min read
Learn The Difference Between （呢） ne and 吗（ma）for HSK1 Students
Learn the difference between 呢/吗 for Mandarin Beginners.
Oct 30, 20241 min read
What is 缘分 in Mandarin Chinese?
How to Say its Meant to Be and Comprehend the Word 缘分 in Chinese Fully.
Oct 29, 20242 min read
The Subtle Differences Between "不大" and "不太"
Learn the Difference Between 不大/不太 for Mandarin Chinese Learners.
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Learn Common Tastes in Chinese
A Culinary Journey Through the Taste of Chinese Cuisine: Flavor Profiles You Need to Know
Sep 20, 20244 min read
How to Say “Split the Bill” in Chinese ?
Learn How to Say I want to Share the Bill in Chinese ?
Aug 23, 20243 min read
How to Apply for an Short Term Study Visa (X-2 Visa) in China
Planning to study in China for a short term? The X-2 Visa is your gateway to enriching cultural experiences and educational...
Jul 13, 20243 min read
How to Apply Exchange Visa - F Visa in China ?
What is an Exchange Visa? The Exchange Visa (F Visa) is issued to individuals invited to China for non-commercial purposes. This includes...
Jul 12, 20244 min read
Download Beijing & Shanghai Subway For Free and Learn Subway Used Chinese Words
Navigating the subway systems in Beijing and Shanghai can be a breeze with the right tools and knowledge. Both cities boast extensive and...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Learn 20 Most Used Chinese HSK1 Verbs
Verbs are an essential component of language, serving as the action or state in a sentence. They convey what the subject of the sentence...
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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