Tag: Chinese Culture
Chinese Traditions and Etiquette Tips
Learning proper Chinese etiquette takes time and practice. The most important thing to remember is to smile, be sincere, and open-minded. The ability to go with the flow and be patient is essential. The following are some Chinese traditions and etiquette tips.
My 10 Favorite Chinese Idioms and Sayings
Mandarin is a wonderful and interesting language to learn. I personally derive a lot of joy from learning Chinese idioms and sayings. Just like our English sayings and idioms, the Mandarin ones are packed full of meaning. I have put together a list of ten of my most favorites:
A Brief History Surrounding the Mandarin Inn Building
Our school lies on the corner of Huating (华亭路) and Huaihai Middle Road (淮海中路).
Rice or Noodles? Southern vs. Northern Chinese people
This article aims to portray the general differences between the Northern regions of China that typically grow more wheat, and Southern regions of China that typically grow more rice.
Why do Chinese people dress up their dogs?
“Of course, people dress up their dogs in China, they don’t do that in your home country?”
【中华文化】中华服饰中的自然观念与吉祥观念
在中国古代，受阴阳五行学说的影响，很多朝代都有崇拜某种特定颜色的情况
Do you have an “A Yi” in China?
Are you curious about the meaning of “A Yi,” or perhaps you spell it “I E”, a term that you may have heard many times before? If you have an “A Yi” who assists you with daily tasks and baby caring or if you are interested in learning more about this role, read on. 1.妈妈的姐妹-mā […]
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 […]
How to say sparkling water in Chinese?
World Water Day is coming. It is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held on 22nd March, since 1993, to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Water resources are closely related to our life. We need to drink water every day to meet our physical needs. What water do you prefer drinking? […]
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!