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Language guide to social media travel posting
September 05, 2024
Learn how to "check-in" at China's viral tourist destinations and post about travel online.
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Chinese names for popular drinks
September 05, 2024
Today let's learn a few names of popular drinks in Chinese so you can easily order them at a restaurant or ask for them in a convenience store.
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Journey through time
August 28, 2024
Einstein believed that traveling through space and time is like chasing after light. The Chinese made this discovery long ago, employing yet another way to describe time: 时光 (shí guāng), literally "time and light."
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Great Chinese inventions
August 27, 2024
Since ancient times, there have been dozens of other noteworthy inventions that have improved the quality of life around the world. Here is a collection of some of the most significant to come from China.
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Six things you may not know about End of Heat
August 27, 2024
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气, jié qì). End of Heat, (处暑, chǔ shǔ), the 14th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 22 and ends on Sept 6.
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Hotel vocab for your next trip
August 23, 2024
With the fantastic news that all hotels across China can accept foreign guests, now is the perfect time to brush up on your hotel vocabulary and learn some useful phrases. Here's what you need to know for a smooth hotel experience in China.
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On the character: 信
August 23, 2024
Whether it's ancient times or modern days, trust and credibility are essential to the fabric of society. The Chinese character for "credibility" is 信.
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Chinese vocabulary for vegetables, greens
August 19, 2024
Vegetables and greens hold an important place in Chinese cuisine. They are nutritious, affordable and delicious to boot. From crunchy bok choy to juicy tomatoes - this article will introduce you to popular greens and vegetables.
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How to say "not this time" in Mandarin Chinese
August 16, 2024
Learning to say "not this time" in Mandarin Chinese can be very useful for politely declining invitations, offers or requests. Here's a comprehensive guide to saying "not this time" in various contexts.
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Talking about traditional Chinese medicine
August 16, 2024
Though the core principles and techniques of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are thousands of years old, these medical practices are still commonly employed in China and are increasingly being adopted around the world.
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