Chinese Measure Words (Part 3): Events, Buildings & Structures
Introduction & Full List Part 1: People, Animals, Plants Part 2: Size & Shape, Wrapped Items Part 3: Events, Buildings & Structures Part 4: Foods, Household Items, Clothing Part 5: …
Breaking the Ice: Top Topics for Your First Chinese Conversation
It is almost impossible to learn Mandarin without lots of practice with a native Chinese person, but taking that first step to actual have that first conversation can feel like…
How to master all three languages: Chinese, Japanese and Korean?
If you’re interested in learning the three languages of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, Chinese characters are the key. You can opt not to learn Chinese characters, or even delay doing…
Chinese Measure Words (Part 2): Size & Shape, Wrapped Items
Introduction & Full List Part 1: People, Animals, Plants Part 2: Size & Shape, Wrapped Items Part 3: Events, Buildings & Structures Part 4: Foods, Household Items, Clothing Part 5: …
Chinese Measure Words (Part 1): People, Animals, Plants
Introduction & Full List Part 1: People, Animals, Plants Part 2: Size & Shape, Wrapped Items Part 3: Events, Buildings & Structures Part 4: Foods, Household Items, Clothing Part 5: …
The Extended Usages of “起来”(qǐlái ) and “下去”(xiàqu)
The Chinese language is rich with a variety of directional verbs that add depth and nuance to everyday conversations. Among these, 起来 (qǐlái) and 下去 (xiàqu) are two commonly used…
How to Make a Chinese Resume or CV (Sample & Template Download)
If you are in China looking for work or want to get a job in a Chinese company, preparing a Chinese resume is necessary. After all, having both Mandarin and…
Chinese Ghost Month – The Taboos You Must Know
In Chinese culture, the seventh month of the Lunar Calendar holds special significance. It is known as “Ghost Month” 鬼月(Guǐ yuè), and hosts the so-called “Ghost Festival” (鬼节, Guǐ jié)…
Chinese Idioms or Chéngyǔ About Animals
What is a Chinese idiom/Chéngyǔ? Briefly speaking, Chengyu (成语, Chéngyǔ) are Chinese idioms that are normally made up of four Chinese characters. Chengyu are usually handed down from way back…