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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...

The Complete Guide on How to Learn Chinese (in 2025) 🏆 13 Tips For Success

How to Learn Chinese? For a native English speaker, Chinese is an intimidating language! But it needn't be as hard as you think if you…

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…

How to Use ChatGPT to Learn Languages || According to ChatGPT

Think textbooks and classrooms are the only way to learn a language? ChatGPT would disagree. Here's how to use AI to learn languages, according 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…

8 Interesting & Beautiful Chinese Words (That Natives Use Daily)

In this article, we reveal 8 awesome and interesting Chinese words with no accurate English translation - and why you need to know them.

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…

Is Chinese (Really) Becoming The Language of the Future?

Language is a wonderful thing. It opens new doors to friends, cultures and food. But what really is the language of the future? We reveal…

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…

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…

LTL's Ultimate Guide to Chinese Board Games PLUS How to Learn Chinese Using Them

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?

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…

Chinese Billionaires (in 2021) 💸 Who Is Really The Richest?

Do you know who are the top 5 Chinese billionaires? Here is the list of the richest people in China and how they made their…

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.

Motorcycle License in China || The Complete Guide 🏍

If you want to get a motorcycle license in China without going to driving school, you must already be in possession of a bike license…

Why I Miss China (So Much) // Ricardo's Story

Ricardo’s Story 😩 Why I Miss China This is Ricardo’s story on why he misses China so much, we hope you enjoy his account! WHY…