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How Chinese Names are Given: Unpacking Naming Traditions

Chinese names are much more than sounds. They’re a culmination of thousands of years of culture, history, heritage, family hopes and dreams, and – increasingly these days – individual expression. I…

16/10/2025
Lingoinn article about how to beat summer heat in China

5 Ways Locals Keep Cool During Summer in China

If you were a member of the royal family in ancient China, keeping cool in summer involved relaxing in airy buildings equipped with skywells, artificial lakes, and bowls of ice placed in the room to c…

14/07/2025

Where to Rent Hanfu in China and Taiwan

When you think of traditional Chinese clothing, you might automatically think of 旗袍 qípáo / cheongsam (长衫 ‘chángshān’ in Mandarin) – but have you heard of 汉服 hànfú? What is hanfu? While the shif…

16/04/2025
Chinese round tables

The Round Table: Family Tradition and Unity

Welcome to our blog takeover, where we invite you to explore the vibrant narratives and cultural insights shared by our community. Today, we're excited to feature Lily, a talented writer from China, w…

19/09/2024
Chinese food and drink traditions

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

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