Tag: Living in China
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！
A New Way to Make a Living in China
Recently, bǎidìtān (摆地摊, street vending) has become the most searched word online as Chinese government have been trying to boost economy by encouraging self-employed or individual sellers back to streets. In order to release the vitality of street vending economy and make where we live more dynamic, in many cities temporary areas have been set up for mobile booths to provide convenience for the public. Sounds like a good option to start a new business, doesn’t it?
5 Unique Ways for Chinese to Survive Summer
The hottest season has arrived. Summer in China is becoming hotter and longer because of global warming. Sometimes the temperature can even reach higher than 40 degrees, which makes people sweat a lot and turn impatient. How can we live through these tough months? Besides staying with aircon for a whole day or having too much ice cream that makes you feel guilty, Chinese people sure have healthier ways.
The Right Way to Order Your Milk Tea in Chinese
What is the best treat for yourself during the hottest season？Besides facing the cooling breeze from air-conditioner, I bet everyone wants a bit of sugar and ice to refresh. Thanks to the development of milk tea(奶茶 nǎichá) economy, it is hard not to find a drink bar along the street. Have you ever tried to order this what the young called "daily spiritual drink" in Chinese by yourself?
What Can You Say about “Hot” besides “Rè”?
The average temperature in Shanghai during latest week is around 28~35 degree and yellow high temperature alert was issued. Please be kind to those who ask you out recently. As your friends to death, they must want to discuss about your lifelong business on such sweltering days outside! Anyway, do you know how to express HOT in Chinese except
How to Not Get Lost in Shanghai’s Metro?
Do you know how many metro lines does Shanghai have? The answer is eighteen in total, including Line 1 to Line 17(fifteen lines except that Line 14 and Line 15 are in construction), Pujiang Line, Maglev Line and Jinshan Line. People benefit from the convenience of how metro can send you everywhere while still get confused by the complexity of the metro system sometimes. As a foreigner, or tourist who come to the city for first time, how to find your way to the destination without getting lost by public transportation?
Vocabulary You Must Know in This Back-to-school Season
We have welcomed September and it is time that all schools began to open one after another. Some of the students are excited about meeting long-time-no-see classmates while others may feel slightly uneasy about entering a new school. Whether it is the case for you or not, we would like to bring you some Chinese words related to the school season so that you can make friends in the new environment!
Why Do Shanghainese Love “Páiduì”?
Although Mid-Autumn Festival has a few days to go, Shanghainese cannot help to line up(排队 páiduì) for purchasing mooncakes one month earlier. In the morning on weekdays, middle-aged aunties and uncles are already in lines for hours waiting for the fresh baked mooncake. Queuing seems to become one of people’s survival skills in Shanghai. If you want to experience something new and famous, you have to observe this convention…
More Than Half of the Holiday Is Gone. This Is How You Feel…
Alert! Today is already the 5th day of October, which means there is not many lazy days left!! Some people joined the crowds going sightseeing or eating local delicacy; some stayed at home enjoying alone time with family; while a small group still at work. How have you been for the last few days? Welcome to share how you spent holiday with us!
Another Day Deserves A Holiday
Chinese have many traditional festivals: Spring Festival to celebrate the new year, Tomb-sweeping Day to memorize those passed away, Mid-autumn Festival to reunite families…etc. Do you know what day is this Sunday? October 25, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month this year is also an important day with long history. If you have not heard about Chongyang Jie or the Double Ninth Day(重阳节 chóng yáng jié), read the following...
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