Things you may not know about Winter Solstice

December 24, 2024

Here are eight things you should know about Winter Solstice.

The art of Chinese calligraphy

December 19, 2024

Chinese 书法 (shū fǎ), or calligraphy, is the ancient art of Chinese handwriting.

Six things about Major Snow

December 07, 2024

During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperatures drop significantly.

Yoga-related Chinese vocabulary

December 05, 2024

Let's look at some essential Chinese vocabulary for a smooth yoga practice session.

Chinese chops or seals

November 29, 2024

There are two Mandarin Chinese names for the Chinese chop or seal. The seal is most commonly called 印章 yìn zhāng. It is also sometimes called 图章 tú zhāng.

Things you may not know about Minor Snow

November 26, 2024

Here are a few things you should know about Minor Snow.

The Chinese art of paper-cutting

November 19, 2024

You've probably heard of the Chinese art of paper-cutting, also known as paper designs, and perhaps have even seen them displayed in a window.

Getting a haircut in China

November 07, 2024

From haircuts and styling to coloring and treatments, here's what you need to know for a satisfying hair salon experience in China.

Tableware terminology in Chinese

October 29, 2024

Learning common vocabulary used in daily life is essential for learning Chinese. Let's expand your vocabulary with a few words we encounter in the kitchen or at restaurants every day!

Frost's Descent: Late autumn and seasonal foods

October 25, 2024

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost's Descent, the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 23 and ends on Nov 6. Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn, when the weather becomes colder than before and frost comes.