Victor has been learning Chinese for more than five years, and he’s quite proud of his Chinese.
But he failed an exam recently with only one question on the test paper: Please explain each “意思 (yì si)” in the dialogue (The answer can be found …
April 23rd is World Book Day. On this day 406 years ago, two of the world’s great literary figures, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and William Shakespeare, passed away. Thus, it was a natural choice for the United Nations General Assembly to pay a worldwide tribute …
If you turn on a popular Chinese TV show or watch a movie, you may find that you can’t understand them completely even if you have passed the most difficult level of HSK. It’s probably because the actors and actresses speak tons of Chinese slang …
China is well known for having what seems like innumerable holidays and festivals because of its rich and long history. We have another one for you to learn about, but this one is much more recent. On April 20, 2010, UNESCO (a United Nations agency) …
It’s not uncommon to ponder the differences between the school systems in the West and China when both parts of the world have their own specialties and struggles. For instance, China has a reputation for churning out math whizzes in schools while the West is …
Did you know the first nail polish was invented in China in 3000 BC by mixing egg whites, beeswax, gum, and colored powder? Makeup in China has been popular over the centuries.
Especially the whitening face powder that survived in China while tanning was popularised …
Today is Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional Chinese festival that has moments of solemnity during tomb-sweeping and ancestor worship, yet it is a joyful occasion for parents and children as they can get close to nature amongst the greenery and enjoy spring together. Tomb-Sweeping Day falls …
When you think of going for a stroll in the park, what comes to mind – birds singing? a gentle breeze blowing? swathes of greenery punctuated by plots of brightly colored flowers? If you’re walking through a park in China, you’ll get all of that… …
Giant pandas are often associated with both wildlife protection (the WWF has used it as an emblem since 1961) and Kung Fu for many Westerners. It is a great national treasure in China as well, symbolizing the delicate spirit, originality, and old culture of the …
What’s more than 2,500 years old but still applied to strategy and planning for great success in business, politics, and international diplomacy to this day? Well, the “三十六计 (sān shí liù jì) 36 ancient Chinese strategies” and their theories, of course! If you read How …
Children best learn Chinese by absorbing new sounds, tones, and rhythms. This is easily accomplished by exposing them to a show in their target language, but only after they’ve already built a language foundation through real-life interactions with caring and attentive adults. Once your child …
For most secondary school students aged 14-16, obtaining an IGCSE certificate is a must before progressing to A-Level International preparatory course. International schools around the world typically require students to take between 5 to 14 IGCSE courses. Passing at least 5 core courses (with a …
Have you heard that the number 4 is unlucky in Chinese?
Well, considering we’re giving you 4 new slang expressions to try out, looks like today is actually your lucky day!
In English, we have the expression “to be thrown …
Going to train at a new gym can be intimidating.
So we can only imagine what it’s like if you are going to a new gym in a new country.
Let’s say you are planning on living or working in China in the future but …
Kids like to be involved in traditions, routines, and ceremonies that they see their parents participate in so when we realized how much our children enjoy this particular activity, we just had to share. In Chinese culture tea plays a significant role in everyday life. …
As athletes fulfill their dreams on the slopes of the Winter Olympics every four years, viewers are treated to all manner of “slices of life”. If you’ve been keeping up with eChineseLearning’s explorations of food over the years, from hotpot to “late-night poisonings” to which …
During the process of your child learning Chinese, do you have struggles such as: your child finds it so boring to learn Chinese in a regular way and tries to quit the lesson halfway through? Are there conflicts and misunderstandings between the two of …
Sure, we all tune in to the Winter Olympics for amazing athletic feats and accomplishments, but what about the mascots? These Winter Olympic Games have offered a cute-and-cuddly overload in the forms of Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, the Winter Olympics and Winter …
There are many strategies for children to learn Chinese words: singing simple songs, watching cartoons that use simple phrases, or working Chinese into other activities to pick things up more passively. However, sometimes it helps to group information together and learn in context, whether based …
Eileen Gu (谷爱凌 Gǔ Àilíng) may be a new name to many Americans, but the Chinese freestyle skier became a household name leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games (冬奥会 dōng ào huì). Known on the slopes for her daring acrobatic feats, and online …
