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Shanghainese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? As you travel around China, it’s important to remember that Mandarin, the official language of China is not always what the locals are speaking. And Shanghai is a prime example! Mandarin (Mandarin Chinese, Standard Mandarin, or Standard Chinese as we know it with the familiar four tones) is the […]
Let’s level with each other for a second. We all know poop humor is universal; if it weren’t, there wouldn’t be so many colorful phrases involving poop in different languages to choose from for this article. The English language alone is a treasure trove of bathroom humor, euphemisms and turns of phrase, because when the […]
How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese: All You Need to Know Learning how to introduce yourself in Chinese is definitely the very first skill that you’ll need in order to make a great first impression to win over new Chinese friends. Sure, if you’ve ever done a Chinese language course, you’ve probably spent a considerable amount of time learning how to […]
There are 2500 Chinese words you need to learn to pass the HSK level 5 test. (1300 new words + 1200 HSK 4 words) Download PDF No Chinese Pinyin English 1 唉 āi alas 2 爱心 àixīn love 3 安慰 ānwèi comfort 4 岸 àn bank 5 熬夜 áoyè stay up late 6 包含 bāohán […]
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Top 20 Most Popular Chinese Actors (+ Their Best Movies) In the cinema as on TV screen, China has always been brimming with talented actors. Chinese actors exude style, charm, and gift. And with every single film or drama, they win us over a little bit more. But have you been wondering which of the numerous Chinese actors […]
Mandarin vs Cantonese: What’s the Difference? (Comparison Chart) If you are considering learning Chinese, then you’re probably interested in the similarities and differences in Mandarin vs Cantonese, and wondering which is the better choice for you. Mandarin and Cantonese are the two most popular Chinese languages spoken by over one billion people in the world. Although […]
There are 5000 Chinese words you need to learn to pass the HSK level 6 test. (2500 new words + 2500 HSK 5 words) Download PDF No Chinese Pinyin English 1 挨 ái Next to 2 癌症 áizhèng cancer 3 爱不释手 àibúshìshǒu So much that one cannot bear to part with it 4 爱戴 àidài […]
Top 20 Most Popular and Beautiful Chinese Actresses (with Pics) In the cinema as on television screen, China has always been brimming with beautiful actresses. Chinese actresses exude style, grace, and talent. And with every single movie or drama, they win us over a bit more. But have you been wondering which of the numerous […]