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Which Chinese Food and Drink Traditions Are Still Around?

Can you handle a fifth call to 干杯 gānbēi (‘dry cup’) or know how to say ‘thank you’ for tea without words? In our previous interview article, our half Malaysian-Chinese copywriter, Natasha, asked h…

14/06/2024

Culture

Top 10 Chinese Internet Slang You Need To Know

How well do you know your Chinese internet slang? Does seeing your neighbour’s new car turn you into a ‘lemon spirit’, or are you ‘eating soil’ after an unexpected expense? Languages are constantly…

15/05/2024

Language Learning

Six Of The Coolest Neighbourhoods In Shanghai

From sweeping skyscrapers to ancient temples, and being the third most populous city in the whole world, there’s something in Shanghai for everyone. With so much to see in this huge, modern city, d…

15/04/2024

Tourism

Are These Family Chinese Traditions Still Going Strong?

With Chinese history spanning thousands of years, it’s no wonder that there are many ancient customs still practised today. While famous traditions like 红包 hóng bāo (red packets) and 舞狮 wǔ shī (lio…

12/03/2024

Culture

How To Start Learning Chinese On Your Own

Wondering how to start learning Chinese on your own, and not sure of the best way to go about it? The good news is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and any start is a good start. However…

15/02/2024

Language Learning

Top Five Beach Holiday Destinations in China and Taiwan

When you think about beach holidays, China might not be the first country that comes to mind. But both China and Taiwan are home to some of the most beautiful, Instagrammable beaches on the planet. …

15/01/2024

Tourism

Seven Famous Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments

Despite some Chinese musical instruments having thousands of years of history behind them, and many having not changed in all this time, many are still widely used to this day. Both in traditional and…

15/12/2023

Culture

Seven Chinese Grammar Complements You Need To Know

In both English and Chinese grammar, complements are words that complete the meaning of a sentence. They usually come after a verb, and sometimes also an adjective. In Chinese grammar, a complement ca…

15/11/2023

Language Learning

Five must-see destinations in China during autumn

Did you know that one of the best times to travel to China is during the autumn? With the weather now cooler and the leaves on the trees turning red and gold, it’s the perfect time to take in beaut…

14/10/2023

Tourism

Five Famous Taiwanese Brands That Have Gone Global

Off the top of your head, how many Taiwanese brands can you name? If none come to mind right away, you might be surprised how many you may already know. In 2022, Taiwan came in as the 16th largest …

15/09/2023

Culture