Tag: Living in Shanghai
Mental resilience in Shanghai for Expats ie. Culture Shock and Coping 101 (Part 2)
I hope this blog acts as a guide for those living in Shanghai who don’t know where to start.
3 Expat Hacks: Making the Most of Your Time in Shanghai
I’ve met so many expats over the years with all different types of stories; English teachers, corporate expats or partners who joined their loved ones, to name a few. Having lived overseas myself (St Louis, Illinois), I recall being ever so busy and not really putting myself out there to enrich my experience the way […]
5 Spring Outing Attractions in Shanghai
After a few spots of rain, we ushered in a sunny spring! On this sunny day, let’s pack up and go for a spring outing together.在几场小雨之后，我们迎来了晴朗的春天！ 在阳光正好的日子里，让我们收拾好行李，一起去春游吧。 Mandarin Inn presents a freshly released guide to spring appreciation in Shanghai. Let’s check out and collect it！Mandarin Inn 在此奉上新鲜出炉的上海赏春指南，快快收藏吧！ Top 5 Spring Outing Attractions in Shanghai: Century […]
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 […]
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? […]
8 terms you must know when traveling in China
Have you ever traveled in China?
How do Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year?
”兔年Tù Nián” (the year of rabbit) is coming. Do you know what dose “Nian” mean? How do Chinese people celebrate the new year? Let‘s check out the origin and culture of Chinese new year customs! 1. The origin of Nian In China, “Nian” was actually the name of a furious monster in ancient times. It […]
【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 […]
The Future of Work in China & Working as an Expat in China
Chinese Labor Day（五一劳动节wǔ yī láo dòng jié） is a national holiday in China that takes place on May 1st every year. It is an important holiday in China that celebrates the hard work and contributions of workers to the country's prosperity.