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Tips on learning how to write Chinese characters
June 05, 2024
Writing Chinese characters is a bit like drawing a picture. Even Chinese kids need to learn for several years before they master it. You may be wondering, "How can I do it?" Don't worry — we have tips here!
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Talking about studying and working
May 30, 2024
Talking about studying and working in Chinese.
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Talking about weather
May 30, 2024
Talking about the weather in Chinese.
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Your ultimate guide to human body parts in Chinese
May 24, 2024
If you want to describe someone's physical appearance or tell a doctor about what part of your body is bothering you, you'll need to know the names of the main parts of the human body in Chinese.
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How to express articles of clothing in Chinese
May 24, 2024
This article is on a SUPER practical topic: 衣服 (yī fu) - clothing/clothes!
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Ordering food in Mandarin for newbies
May 16, 2024
Some foreigners recognize so few Chinese characters that rocking up at a restaurant without an English menu can be a real challenge. While this quickie guide won't give you access to the deeper, darker corners of every Chinese menu, it's a start to making sure you don't accidentally order the Spicy Lung Slices or Large Intestine Soup.
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Airport vocabulary in Mandarin
May 16, 2024
Explore Mandarin Chinese vocabulary related to the airport in this article, which also includes the Chinese characters for all the vocabulary words.
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Pronouncing numbers in Shanghai dialect
May 09, 2024
Let's learn how to count in Shanghainese together!
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How to buy train tickets in China
May 09, 2024
Here are useful Chinese phrases for expats to buy train tickets in China.
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Essential taco-related Chinese vocab
April 26, 2024
Tacos are a widely beloved food. Today, we'll be taking a look at some common fillings, extras, and how to say you don't want something in your taco – which may be especially helpful for those cilantro haters out there.
