【老外在天朝│Interview】learning Chinese is a rewarding process

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 chose private class and her goal for the time being is to have daily conversation. […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! 情人节快乐!

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! 1. 词汇 Words qíng rén jié 情人节 Valentine’s Day lǐ wù 礼物 present qìng zhù 庆祝 celebrate méi gui 玫瑰 rose […]

Decoding 520:The Chinese Slang for “I love you”

Happy 520! What is the reason that May 20th or May 21st are considered the prime days for marriage proposals and weddings in China every year? 521 wǔ èr yī 我爱你 wǒ ài nǐ 520 wǔ èr líng 我爱您 wǒ ài nín In Mandarin, the pronunciation of “5 wǔ “ is similar to that of […]

How does ChatGPT view Chinese learning?

Let's see how does ChatGPT view Chinese learning? What are some good suggestions for Chinese learners?

How to say 29th of February in Chinese ?

Do you know what is a leap year? How often do they occur? Let’s check out those answers together !

4 Chinese Childhood Games and 2 Chinese Rhymes

June 1st is the International Children's Day. 六一儿童节快乐!liù yī ér tóng jié kuài lè !

【老外在天朝│Interview】Learning Chinese is a rewarding process

Isabel is originally from the United States. She worked as a teacher in Florida until she met her husband, who accepted a job offer in Hong Kong, which is what brought them to Asia. Isabel has been studying at Mandarin Inn for two of those years. Currently, Isabel is taking the beginner HSK 1 course. Let’s see what she has said about her Chinese learning journey!

Where do fish keep their money?

愚人节(April Fools ' Day)is coming. Are you ready for a “surprise”? Have you prepared  “恶搞” “套路” for others?

5 books you must read in this lifetime.

To promote the value of reading among us, and to encourage more people to stroll through the library and explore the ocean of books, Mandarin Inn has good book recommendations for you, which show the charm of reading.