Tag: Learning Mandarin
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 […]

Dragon Heads-raising Day —— national haircut day
èr yuè èr,lóng tái tóu 二月二,龙抬头

How does ChatGPT view Chinese learning?
Let's see how does ChatGPT view Chinese learning? What are some good suggestions for Chinese learners?

4 Chinese Childhood Games and 2 Chinese Rhymes
June 1st is the International Children's Day. 六一儿童节快乐!liù yī ér tóng jié kuài lè !

Where do fish keep their money?
愚人节(April Fools ' Day)is coming. Are you ready for a “surprise”? Have you prepared “恶搞” “套路” for others?

5 books you must read in this lifetime.
To promote the value of reading among us, and to encourage more people to stroll through the library and explore the ocean of books, Mandarin Inn has good book recommendations for you, which show the charm of reading.

Happy Birthday, kě kǒu kě lè !
Today is Coca-Cola Company Foundation Day! 生日快乐!shēng rì kuài lè! Coca-Cola was founded on May 8, 1886, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and has a long history of 136 years. Since its birth, Coca-Cola has stood out for its wonderful taste and low price, gaining the love of the public.

4 Steps to Use Shared Bikes in Shanghai
“世界地球日Shìjiè dìqiú rì”(Earth Day) is an annual event on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet. As a member of our global village, it is our duty to invest our concern and action to ward the natural environment.