A Bite of China: A Must-see if You Love Chinese Food and Culture
A Bite of China (舌尖上的中国 Shéjiān shàng de Zhōngguó) is currently one of the best Chinese cuisine documentaries. It effortlessly blends the local customs and cooking styles as it introduces…
An Introduction to Greetings and Simple Questions in Mandarin Chinese
Greetings are the cornerstone of human interaction, serving as a bridge that connects individuals across cultures and languages. In Mandarin Chinese, the proper use of greetings holds even more significance,…
‘Survive in Chinese’ Review
Today I will write a review of the ‘Survive in Chinese’ videos on FluentinMandarin. The website comes from the very admirable vision of 25 year old Chris parker to “share…
8 Influential Women in Chinese History to Remember this Women’s Day
While every March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day in – not surprisingly – many nations, few countries go as far in showing admiration and appreciation as China. Taking…
Chinese Grammar Fundamentals: Master the Attributive Particle 的
Language is like a puzzle, where words come together to create meaning and share ideas. In the world of the Chinese language, there's a small but powerful puzzle piece called…
A Review of Lang-8 for Chinese Writing
Opening / Introduction With so much innovation taking place in language learning, it can sometimes be difficult to pick the best tools to match your learning level, goals and preferences…
Chinese Manners: How to Politely Address People in Different Situations
Languages all contain their own unique titles and forms of address for people depending on their gender, profession, and marital status. Mandarin Chinese is no different, but there are many…
Culture Wok with Kirsten: The History and Recipe behind Chinese Jiaozi
Crispy, succulent Peking duck（北京烤鸭běi jīng kǎo yā）. Piquant hot and sour soup（酸辣汤suān là tāng）. Orange chicken with a hint of citrusy zest （陈皮鸡chén pí jī）. Chinese cuisine appeals to palates…
Make a Wish upon the Horse – 马上
Make a wish upon a... Horse? Bringing New Year's Tidings on "Horseback". As many of you may know, the Spring Festival began on January 31, marking the beginning of the…
Studying Mandarin Chinese: Flashcards Everywhere!
Flashcards are crucial for learning languages. I would say, for learning Mandarin Chinese, they are tremendously vital. If you want (or need) to memorize hanzi, you should surround yourself with…