Beyond words: Embracing the beauty of Chinese expressions

Every Chinese learner harbors a special Chinese phrase in their heart, one that may serve as a bridge connecting them to the stories of Chinese culture, or a window through which they can observe the commonalities and resonances between different cultures.

Spring has sprung: Chinese idioms to help your vocabulary bloom

Here are some Chinese idioms for spring, each conjuring a world as lush as a garden in full bloom and perfect to drop casually into your conversation when you're taking a stroll around one of the city's parks.

中国酒文化 Chinese drinking culture

Living in China, you've probably already had a chance to drink with your Chinese friends, colleagues, or classmates. Drinking is such an integral part of Chinese culture.

How to use Pleco to learn Chinese

Pleco is a not only a dictionary app, but also a great tool for learning Chinese.

2024 Chinese Language and Culture Online Program at East China Normal University

The Global Education Center of East China Normal University will launch the 2024 Spring Chinese Language and Culture Online Program to help students improve their Chinese proficiency, perceive Chinese society, and experience Chinese culture.

租房 Renting an apartment

An essential step for most expats arriving in China is renting an apartment.

过了腊八就是年 Laba porridge sweetens Chinese New Year Festivities

Chinese people begin preparing for the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, more than 20 days in advance.

2024 calendar for HSK in Shanghai's test centers

In recent years, there has been a notable upsurge in the demand for the Chinese language – both abroad and closer to home – leading to a heightened interest in the HSK, the most widely recognized Mandarin examination. The HSK – pronounced hanyu shuiping kaoshi in Chinese Pinyin – is a Chinese proficiency test.

Shanghai International Studies University 2024 Chinese Language Program (Hongkou Campus)

Comprehensive Chinese courses (morning): four levels (beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels of Chinese courses including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and oral training).

穿 or 戴: Decoding 'Wear' in Chinese

Are you curious about when to use 穿 (chuān) and 戴 (dài) for "to wear" in Chinese? Dive into the differences between these verbs in today's article, unravelling the nuances of donning clothes (穿) and accessories (戴).