Author: Julie Mandarin Inn

Dragon Heads-raising Day (February 2nd of the lunar calendar) is a traditional Chinese folk festival. In Chinese farming culture, "dragon heads-raising" indicates that the sun is rising, the rate of rain is increasing, and everything is full of vitality. A lot of folk activities, related to this day, are carried out around the beautiful belief of the dragon god.

We can convey our sincere love to others in a variety of ways, but language is the most direct and exquisite method. Let’s learn how to express love in Chinese on this sweet day!

Mika is from Japan and came to Shanghai in 2022 Sep as her first time. She had not prepared for language before moving to Shanghai，but after arriving she realized Chinese is definitely necessary to enjoy life here. So she choosed private class and her goal for time being is to have daily conversation. Let's see what she has said about her Chinese learning journey!

​"兔年Tù Nián" (the year of rabbit) is coming. Do you know what dose “Nian” mean? How do Chinese people celebrate the new year? Let‘s check out the origin and culture of Chinese new year customs!

Year in and year out, we bid farewell to 2022 and welcome 2023. The beginning of the year is regarded as a new start, in which individuals tend to express blessing to others as well as set goals for themselves. On New Year’s Day, everyone can make any desire into a goal for the coming year, including what we wish for to better ourselves.

Iness is from France and has been in china for little over 2 years now. She took group classes in the first year for my HSK 1 but then stopped lessons during Shanghai lockdown. She restarted in October and just finished her HSK2. Let's see what she has said about her Chinese learning journey!

Winter is coming! How many Chinese words about winter do you know? How do you use them? Let's learn more now!