Tag: Living in Shanghai
The Heart of Gratitude: 5 Ways to Express Thanks in Mandarin
Explore the nuances of Mandarin gratitude with Mandarin Inn Chinese School's insightful guide. Learn five distinct phrases to express thanks in Mandarin and embrace the cultural etiquette that makes your Mandarin as heartfelt as it is fluent. Perfect for students preparing for Thanksgiving or anyone looking to deepen their language skills.
Navigate Around The City Like The Locals
Do you know that 22nd of September is marked as World Car-Free Day (世界无车日shì jiè wú chē rì)? This day is celebrated to encourage people to reduce the use of private cars and instead use alternative forms of transportation such as walking, cycling, or using public transport. As of 2023, there are more than 4 million cars mobilizing across Shanghai, causing […]
Include These Activities on your Autumn To-Do-List!
It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming the warmth of spring, and now, in a blink of an eye （眨眼之间 zhǎ yǎn zhī jiān）, we are already entering the ninth month of 2023. Fall（秋天 qiū tiān） is approaching soon. You can witness the leaves turn golden as they fall to the ground, feel the air turn crisper, and enjoy the […]
How To Address Your Family Members Correctly in Chinese
In Chinese culture, the concept of the big family has always been a major topic. People respect elderly relatives and care for their young. Chinese people have a special day to show their love and comemmorate their loved ones who have passed away. 中元节 zhōng yuán jié falls on the 15th of the 7th month of the lunar calendar each year. During […]
Express Your Love With These Chinese Sayings
Are you noticing love ornaments and decorations in every corner of the city? Perhaps are you receiving special love gestures lately? This is because the Chinese are celebrating 七夕节 (qī xī jié). Curious what does this mean? Find out more below! 七夕节(qī xī jié) or better known as the Double-Seventh Festival / Qixi Festival / Magpie Festival is a Chinese Valentine’s Day based on a […]
Learn These Chinese Buzzwords and Speak Like The Locals
Happy International Youth Day (国际青年节guó jì qīng nián jié) everyone! Do you know what buzzwords Chinese young people are using these days? Let’s learn these words to surprise your Chinese friends/colleagues tomorrow! Here are some Chinese internet slangs you can use to blend in with the locals! 1. 栓Q （shuān Q）= thank you（speechless） 我刚刚喝了一杯咖啡，你又做了一杯，栓Q啊！ wǒ gāng gāng hē le yī bēi […]
Essential Fitness Vocabularies in Chinese
Summer is the perfect season to go out and soak up under the sun. As the heat is spiking up, our spirit to do exercise must also rise. Just in time with the 15th National Fitness Day（全民健身日 quán mín jiàn shēn rì）, promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging physical activities has become a significant goal for society. […]
The Buildings that tell stories in Shanghai
Shanghai has turned into a great city initially because of its location. It is the economic center in China and also an important place for the world economy. The ocean connects Shanghai to the world. The Yangzi River connects this city to the vast hinterland of China. The easy accessibility is the primitive capital of the city.
8 Funny Chinese Internet Slang
The Chinese writing system is difficult for non-native speakers, but it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and can be important for your career. Besides, it can be fun and interesting to learn a new language too. The Internet is now rapidly becoming mainstream in China, with the region becoming the largest social media market boasting roughly 1 billion people who are online.
What’s Life Like in Shanghai Longtang?
I strongly recommend that you take a walk in some famous Longtang areas, that would totally be an experience.