Chinese

Looking to learn Chinese in a fun, exciting way that keeps you hooked? We know, we know - those flashy language apps with their cute little mascots and gamified lessons seem tempting at first, but let's face it: the novelty wears off pretty quickly, and soon you're left staring at

Learning a language is an adventure—it’s not just about mastering words and phrases but also diving into a new culture and perspective on the world. But did you know this journey can be even more enjoyable with vlogs (video blogs)? Vlogs offer a fantastic way to immerse yourself

Even though I’m living in Germany, where Chinese New Year isn’t as widely celebrated, there’s still a quiet yet noticeable festive atmosphere that I can feel around this time of year. It’s not as loud as in other parts of the world, but there are subtle

When a dumpling shop owner in Shanghai asked me "你属什么?" (Nǐ shǔ shénme? - What's your zodiac sign?), I quickly realized just how HUGE zodiac signs are in Chinese culture. I mean, I thought it only matters during the New Year celebrations... but apparently, I was wrong! It's actually a

Have you ever wanted to tell your partner I love you in Chinese but weren’t sure how to say it or if it would come across the right way? For international couples, learning how to express love in each other's language can be a beautiful way to strengthen your

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