When comparing Western and Chinese breakfast, the differences can be rather fascinating! They range from traditional and cultural aspects to differences in the food itself. If we want to understand Chinese culture, it is very important for us to take an extra look just at culinary aspects, as they are rich and reflect much of […]
Buckle up, for we’re about to start a linguistic adventure that will unveil the fascinating difference between Chinese and Japanese language. Do you find yourself intrigued by the intricate nature of East Asian languages? Are you curious to explore the distinct worlds of Chinese and Japanese, two ancient tongues that have left an indelible mark […]
“Chinese Beaver” is a recently viral animated clip on TikTok and Twitch featuring a beaver with an exaggerated and spirited expression speaking passionate Mandarin Chinese. This sub-20-second animation has garnered over 10 million playbacks across various short video platforms. Many have commented that despite not understanding the Chinese language and the exact words of the […]
Check out this collection of recently published Chinese books recommended for intermediate-advanced learners (>HSK 5 level). While beginners may still find these books to be challenging reads in Simplified Chinese, these contemporary works offer rewarding reading material for those with fundamentals established and some fluency.Douban’s Top Books of 2023 are:1.《我在北京送快递》｜作者：胡安焉2.《明亮的夜晚》｜作者：[韩]崔恩荣3.《一百年，许多人，许多事》｜作者：杨苡/口述 余斌/撰写4.《同意》｜作者：[法]瓦内莎·斯普林格拉5.《我还能看到多少次满月升起》｜作者：[日]坂本龙一6.《为了活下去的思想》｜作者：[日]上野千鹤子7.《凯列班与女巫》｜作者：[意]西尔维娅·费代里奇8.《赶时间的人》｜作者：王计兵9.《多谈谈问题》｜作者：吴琦 编10.《疼痛部》｜作者：[荷]杜布拉夫卡·乌格雷西奇1. 《我在北京送快递》I Deliver Packages […]
1. The Long Season 漫长的季节 DouBan Score: 9.4 Genres: Crime, Drama, Family Where to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs0OJVemJz4&list=PL0dE9r_P82-UWm8ekdBCf7tpCHw-LyhvW Why do we recommend it to Chinese language learners: Authentic language use. The drama uses natural dialogue and regional Northeastern Mandarin dialects. This exposes learners to authentic Chinese speech patterns and accents. Rich vocabulary. The complex plotline and suspense […]
The Exam dates, content, and the number of questions for the 2025 HSK Chinese Proficiency Test have been announced. There are exams scheduled for almost every month, with the exception of February. Test takers will receive their admission tickets one week before the exam. Here are the specific details: HSK 2025 Exam Dates: Chinese Proficiency […]
Over 1 million candidates around the world take the HSK annually. It has become a key milestone in the language learning journey of many foreigners looking to work, study or live in China. Passing the HSK at certain levels can be a requirement for academic programs or employment in China. This comprehensive guide will cover […]
Is it really possible to learn Chinese? Yes. At first it goes slower than European languages, because Chinese has tones, characters and very different grammar. More time, diligence and ideally a teacher’s help is needed to master the basics. After that – it’s like any other language: you learn new words, phrases, practice speaking fluency […]
Chinese writing, or hanzi, scares most foreigners. Thousands of hieroglyphs, their appearance and sounds discourage the desire to comprehend the most widespread language on the planet. The Chinese do not have an alphabet per se, so it is difficult for a Westerner to understand where to start learning. We grasp literacy first with letters, then […]
You probably know that many Chinese learners prefer to study Chinese using films and TV series. Today we want to share with you proven methods for learning Chinese using video. So let’s get started 我们开始吧. You learn and have fun at the same time. It’s no secret that Chinese films are not shown very often […]