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How To Memorize Chinese Characters // 8 Tips For Success
Learning Chinese is intimidating for many, but it's not as bad as you think. We are going to reveal the top tips on how to…
Countries That Speak Chinese // + The Best Place to Study
Chinese is the language with the most native speakers in the world with over 1.3 billion native speakers. Check out all the countries that speak…
Stationery in Chinese - What's Inside your Pencil Case?
Coming to China to study? Or perhaps to start working at a Chinese company? You're going to need to learn how to talk about basic…
The Most Crazy & Complex Chinese Characters 😲
Discover the Craziest Chinese Characters Ah complex Chinese characters, there are so many of them aren’t there?! In truth, there is, but actually every character…
Measurements in Chinese ⚖️ Know Your 厘米 From Your 公里
Measurements in Chinese is 测量 cè liáng. Want to discover 48 more essential words in Mandarin? Come and check out our simple, handy guide to…
Similarities Between Mandarin and Spanish || Things You Never Knew
You may think Spanish and Mandarin wouldn't have any similarities at all. They are completely different when written and spoken - but you might be…
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Body Parts in Chinese 👤 From Head to Toe || FREE QUIZ
Identifying and naming correctly the parts of the body in Mandarin can come in handy when seeing the doctor, playing sports, going clothes shopping, and…
9 Surprising Reasons That Learning Mandarin Isn't Nearly As Hard As You Think
How hard is it to learn Mandarin? In many ways, it's a lot more straightforward than other Asian languages and even European languages! Here's why...
Complete Guide to Basic Chinese Grammar & Sentence Structures
Chinese grammar is NOT as hard as you think. In fact it's a lot easier than many other languages. Here we introduce some key points…
Learn Chinese with News || 10 Words that will Boost your Chinese News Comprehension
Struggling to Comfortably Consume Chinese News? Here are 10 Must-Know Words to Boost Mandarin News Comprehension This is a guest blog post from mylingua, an…
Dinosaurs in Chinese | 19 Names & Their Meanings
Exploring Dinosaurs’ Names in Mandarin Dinosaur in Chinese is a surprisingly rare topic in the world of Chinese vocabulary articles, so we decided to fill…
Chinese Athletes and Sports Stars // How Many Do You Know?
Keen to learn more about famous Chinese athletes past and present? Interested in the most popular sports in China? Free flashcards too? We've got it…
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Chinese Board Games 🀄 Top Classics & Key Vocabulary
Have you ever considered a few humble board games in China to learn Chinese? Do you want to know the most popular Chinese board games?
9 Fascinating Chinese Charms & Their Symbolism
Most Common Chinese Charms & How to Use Them Chinese charms come in a variety of forms, each carrying its own unique symbolism and purpose. …
A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Chess || Mastering the Art of Xiangqi 象棋
Want to give your inner strategist a new challenge? Today, we'll teach you the Chinese chess essentials, including piece movements and great opening moves
17 Chinese Dumplings Every Dumpling Fan Needs to Try
Steamed, boiled, fried and baked, there’s not a type of dumpling China doesn’t have. So get ready dumpling fans, today we're looking at 17 of…
Cháng'é (嫦娥) Flies From The Moon to The Screen
The myth of Cháng'é 嫦娥 is one of the most important in Chinese culture. Let's find out about this character and how she flies from…
Did You Know About Chinese Sign Language? A Guide to 中国手语
Did you know there was a Chinese Sign Language? Or did you think, like me, that sign language was universal? A simple guide to help…
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Things To Do in Xi'an || Terracotta Warriors, Goose Pagoda & More
Xi’an is the capital of Shaanxi province, one of the ancient capitals of China, and home to the iconic Terracotta Warriors Museum. Check out what…
Discover Where The Silk Road Starts (+ More Fun Facts)
Want to learn about the Silk Road? Take a look at our beginner's guide and learn some amazingly cool facts along the way.