2024, Is it going to be your best year ever?Well, if you were born under the dragon sign, that may not be the case.You might have initially thought that the Year of the Dragon is the best time to achieve your dreams and goals but, …
March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a holiday celebrating women all over the world, recognizing their accomplishments and reminding people everywhere to continue working towards unity in fighting for the equal rights of women and men.
International Women’s …
Do you ever find yourself in conversations with Chinese speakers, where you’re able to start with a simple “nǐ hǎo 你好” (hello) but struggle to maintain the flow, resulting in awkward silences? Or maybe you’re uncertain about responding when someone shares their experiences, …
Watching Chinese TV shows is an excellent method to enhance your Chinese listening skills and expand your vocabulary. I’ve observed numerous students diligently updating their daily vocabulary with words gleaned from these shows. It is truly fascinating.
However, choosing the right TV shows requires …
The Spring Festival is fast approaching and Chinese people are looking forward to enjoying themselves. However, the Spring Festival is not just a festive, carefree time, there are also many superstitions, or taboos, which you should pay attention to. As a significant part of Chinese …
The Spring Festival is coming up soon and Chinese people are preparing to welcome the Year of the Sheep. It is around this time that you may hear some Chinese people claiming that this coming year is his or her year of fate. What do …
A student asked me, “I successfully registered on a Chinese social media platform, but I find these English letters puzzling.” Interestingly, although they are made up of English letters, their meanings remain elusive. It turns out these are Chinese Pinyin abbreviations! As someone actively …
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, dragon reappears as a zodiac sign. You must have heard about ‘wǔlóng 舞龙’ (dragon dance) and ‘lóngzhōu 龙舟’ (dragon boat), but have you ever seen a dragon’s service? There’s an interesting term in Chinese …
When dining at a Chinese restaurant, confidently using Mandarin to order dishes can significantly enhance your experience. Whether you’re a tourist exploring China or a language enthusiast, learning these expressions will make your culinary adventure more enjoyable. If you have any questions, feel free …
Thrilled to share the fascinating history of the Singles’ Day (Double 11) Shopping Festival as a Chinese language teacher.
This annual event has become a major online shopping extravaganza in China, and its origins are both joyful and humorous.
The Singles’ Day Shopping Festival began …
The Hundred Family Names (Chinese: 百家姓; Pinyin: Bǎijiāxìng) is a classic Chinese text with common surnames in ancient China. The book was composed in the early Song Dynasty. It originally contained 411 surnames, but was later expanded to 504. Of these, 444 are single-character surnames,
If you want to get a Chinese name designed only for you, sign up for a free trial lesson by clicking the link below. The teacher will call you back in 24 hours and give you one free Chinese lesson! You will get one personalized …
Have you ever wondered how your English name will appear in Chinese characters? There are nearly 1000 English names translated into Chinese.
Get your own Chinese name based on the pronunciation of your English name. We also provides a pronunciation guide by Pinyin.
Have you ever wondered how your English name will appear in Chinese characters?
There are nearly 1000 English names translated into Chinese.
Get your own Chinese name based on the pronunciation of your English name.
We also provides a pronunciation guide by Pinyin.
Chinese E-book – Uncovering the Secrets of China’s 10 Traditional Festivals China is a country of sacred traditions, many of which center around holidays and festivals. In this e-book, we introduce the ten most celebrated traditional festivals, in all their tradition and splendor.
