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!

6 Chinese words related to Halloween

There are many activities and customs in Halloween. What do you know about this "鬼节guǐ jié (Ghosts' Festival)"? Do you know how to describe and express these things in Chinese?

6 Fun Facts About China’s National Day

Do you know which day is China’s National Day? What do Chinese people usually do on National Day? What is the connection between China's National Day and Golden Week? Here are six facts you need to know!

8 Funny Chinese Internet Slang

to get you all prepped for the Chinese-speaking Internet, let us take a look and learn eight funny Chinese Internet slang that are commonly used across social media platforms, and the meanings behind them!

How to say “Winter is coming” in Chinese?

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

【老外在天朝│Interview】Learning Chinese is useful

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!