While Christmas is not an officially recognized holiday in China, it has become increasingly popular nationwide over the past few decades. With Christianity having a relatively short modern history in China, Christmas lacks the centuries of ingrained rituals it holds in the West. But the Chinese have enthusiastically embraced Christmas in their own unique way, […]
Chinese characters, known in Chinese as hanzi, have a history dating back over 3000 years to oracle bone inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty. As one of the world’s oldest continuously used writing systems, hanzi developed into a sophisticated logographic system with thousands of unique characters. When Chinese culture spread to neighboring regions like Japan and […]
For most of recent history, the Chinese beer landscape has been dominated by a few major domestic brands churning out easy-drinking lagers by the millions of barrels. But over the past decade, a craft beer revolution has swept across China bringing innovative new breweries producing diverse styles with an emphasis on quality and creativity. The […]
Online food delivery has become extremely popular in China, with services like Meituan and Eleme making it easy to get meals delivered right to your door. In this blog post, we’ll provide a guide to using these top food delivery apps in China. We’ll cover how to download and set up the apps, browse restaurants […]
Chinese New Year represents the most important festival in Chinese culture. The Spring Festival is filled with rich traditions and joyous celebrations. There are so many fun ways for kids to participate and learn about Chinese New Year customs. Here are some activities to try! Overview of Chinese New Year Chinese New Year, also called […]
As one of the most influential dynasties in Chinese history, the Han Dynasty ruled for over 400 years from 206 BC to 220 AD. However, by the 2nd century AD, the mighty Han regime began to decline due to various factors. Let’s take a closer look at the fall of the Han Dynasty. Overview of […]
As one of the most enduring dynasties in China’s ancient history, the Zhou Dynasty established itself as the longest ruling imperial regime. Lasting for over 790 years, the Zhou era spanned from 1046 BC to 256 BC. Let’s re-explore this landmark dynasty and its significance. Overview of the Zhou Dynasty The Zhou Dynasty took over […]
There are certain procedures and regulations foreigners need to follow when applying for a bank account and debit card in China. Here is some information on how foreigners can apply for a bank account and debit card in China: I. Determine Required Documents Before applying, you need to prepare the following documents: Passport and Visa: […]
Today’s chengyu is: 花言巧语 (huā yán qiǎo yǔ) 花 huā – flower (fig. “flowery”) 言 yán – speech, words 巧 qiǎo – crafty, cunning (this meaning is mainly used in this idiom; normally we hear 巧 in the phrase 这么巧!- What a coincidence!) 语 yǔ – language In English it translates as “smooth talk”, “sweet […]
Red holds a special significance in Chinese culture that traces back thousands of years. The vibrant crimson hue is found everywhere during Chinese festivities and holidays, from red lanterns at Lunar New Year to red envelopes for newlyweds. Red symbolizes many positive attributes in China such as luck, joy, and prosperity. Ancient beliefs and traditions […]