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Xiaohongshu (小红书 or "Little Red Book") has become a surprising alternative for many users looking beyond TikTok. As more "TikTok refugees" join this Chinese social media platform, they're running into a wild new world of Chinese slang words and phrases that are super important for participating in conversations. In this

Ever wondered if you could learn Chinese through a story about a hairdresser-turned-assassin who can't remember his past and charges pocket change for hits? Well, you can with Scissor Seven (伍六七/Wu Liuqi), a hilarious animated series where every episode is packed with useful Chinese phrases and slang you won't

Do you know how Chinese people celebrate the Western New Year? In this article, we take a look at Yuándàn 元旦, the first day of the year or New Year's Day, which is quite different from China's New Year not only on the dates, but also on the customs. Apart

Did you know that only about 5% of Chinese people speak English? That means knowing essential Chinese phrases is important when traveling to China, Taiwan, or even parts of Singapore. When I first traveled to China, I quickly realized how much of a difference knowing just the basic Chinese phrases

If you will be visiting China or spending the holiday with your Chinese friends this Christmas, you want to learn how to say Merry Christmas in Chinese! In this blog post, you'll learn how to say Merry Christmas in Chinese, other Chinese Christmas vocabulary, and even how people celebrate Christmas

Do you love watching movies during Christmas Holiday? In this article, we'll take a look at 5 Chinese Christmas movies that you can watch with your family and friends, describing their plot and giving you a trailer. That's something I absolutely love: to relax at home with your loved ones

Let me guess....you're in this post because "Learn Chinese" is sitting there in your planner, sandwiched between "get fit" and "master meditation"? Well, guess which resolution is actually going to stick this year! After testing what feels like every Chinese learning website out there (and hitting more paywalls than

Did you know that while Halloween is not traditionally celebrated across China, it's fast becoming a favorite holiday among the younger crowd, especially in the bustling cities? From costume parties in neon-lit clubs to Halloween-themed treats in local bakeries, the spirit of October 31st is alive and well, albeit with

Ever noticed how Asian horror hits differently? While Hollywood serves up predictable jump scares and CGI monsters, Chinese horror films have mastered the art of making your skin crawl in broad daylight. There's something deeply unsettling about seeing everyday scenes - your office elevator, a crowded subway car, or even