Here Is a Manual for Online Mandarin Learners

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What You Can Say to Your Female Friends on Women’s Day

International Women's Day(三八节 sān bā jiē) is coming! Have you already decided how to celebrate this day and how to congratulate your female friends and relatives? Well, Mandarin Inn can help you without the question. We have prepared eight congratulations so that you can delight your women. May them happily smile receiving your wishes~

Does Craftsman’s Spirit Exist in China?

A considerable number of people would probably say they admire the craftsmanship of Germany and Japan, and they are fans of products from the two countries. On one hand, we as Chinese, feel that it is not bad to learn good things from other countries; on the other hand, we are confused with the question lingering on: Is the spirit of craftsman (gōng jiàng jīng shén, 工匠精神) also imported? What is our own understanding of it? 

Why Is Pandemic Control More Effective in Asia Than in Europe?

It looks like the COVID-19 is a system test. In dealing with the pandemic, Asia is obviously doing a better job than Europe. China, the first outbreak country, has largely controlled the situation so far. In the same time, progress in European countries is slow and difficult. European regions have become the focus now. With diagnosed cases growing exponentially, the spread of virus seems unable to be contained. What could be the reasons behind it?

How to Choose a Good Online Language Learning Product?

These days, learning online has become a trend for people to study something new. To some extent we cannot help but turn to online during pandemic lockdown. Most importantly is that the digital way has proved its flexibility and effectiveness. Facing dozens of language suppliers makes choice of the right product incredibly difficult. Don’t feel frustrated! We have made a list of tips on selecting a good online learning product so that you can decide easier.  

Find the Connection between Language And Kungfu

Wei li'an is Brazilian studying in US. He came to Shanghai to learn Chinese not only for knowing more about the connection between Kungfu and mandarin but also to seek challenge for himself in mastering a brand-new language. Let’s see the fun side beneath the shyness of this young kungfu man.  卫力安是在美国就读的巴西人,他来上海不仅想了解更多汉语和功夫之间的联系,也想挑战自己掌握一门全新的语言。让我们来看看他腼腆的外表下那有趣的一面吧!

Chinese Mothers VS Western Mothers

Did you do anything to show your love to mum yesterday? As we know the second Sunday of May is defined as Mother’s Day when people express thanks to mothers by giving carnation, taking mum to a fancy restaurant or helping to do housework. It was originated from US but now seems becoming an international day as maternal love is universal. Even so there are quite a few distinctions between how Chinese mothers and western mothers show their love. Is your mum one of them? 

I Will Make a Fortune Today!

Today is May 18, 518, Wǒ yào fā! Sounds like an auspicious day to you, doesn’t it? In daily life, we are surrounded by numbers and inevitably deal with them every day in digital world. Numbers are meant to be calculated. They are neither good nor bad. Some numbers can be determined according to personal preferences. With the development of language and culture, people are constantly enriching connotation of numbers to express more ideas, especially 8 in Chinese.

N Reasons for Different Countries to Learn Chinese

If a foreigner can speak Mandarin, he or she will often be asked the question: Why do you choose to learn Chinese in the first place? Is it because you want to challenge one of the most difficult languages in the world? …or to visit China?…or for someone you love in China? In addition to the cool reasons mentioned, let’s have a look at what other reasons for some countries around the world to study Chinese that may surprise you. 

When You Feel Tired, Read These Poems

People say that you tend to recall things happened in early years more once you grow old because it is human characteristic to remember the beauty of previous experience. Whenever we feel pressure of work or fatigued from hard and fast daily life, the memory of carefree childhood will emerge in our mind since during the old time, life was not as complicated as what it is now.