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Chinese Language

Choosing a Chinese Name: 10 Popular Female Names
Choosing a Chinese Name: 10 Popular Female NamesChinese names carry deep cultural significance and reflect a family's values, aspirations, and the beauty of the Chinese language. In this article, we will explore the structure of Chinese names, and share 10 beautiful Chinese female names along with their meanings 👧The Structure of...
Life in China

Beginner’s Guide | Starting Your Journey in China
Navigating a new country can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to everyday tasks like ordering food, paying for things, or calling a taxi.But fear not! We've gathered the top questions in this beginner China guide to help you handle your first days in China with ease. Whether you're here for work or study, these tips will help...
Chinese Culture

7 Popular Types of Chinese Liquor: Mijiu to Baijiu
Interested in learning about the top 7 types of Chinese liquor? This guide covers the most popular Chinese alcoholic beverages, from mijiu and huangjiu to baijiu and kumis.1. Mijiu, Rice Wine米酒 mǐjiǔrice wine6%MILDLY SWEETRICE FLAVORMǐjiǔ is a traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage made by the fermentation of rice starch, which has been...
Chinese Apps

5 Must-Have Chinese vs Western Social Media Apps Compared
5 Must-Have Chinese vs Western Social Media Apps ComparedPlanning to live work or travel in China? Understanding the Chinese social media for communication, networking and daily life. This guide gives 5 must have Chinese social media apps (WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Weibo, Bilibili), highlighting their key features and differences...
New HSK 3.0

New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021
As the new HSK standards were released in March 2021, we’ve spent this time analyzing the new HSK 1 vocabulary word list to provide you with a detailed analysis of the new HSK vocabulary - so you can know what's coming, and begin preparing for the new exam. In this post, we look at the New HSK 1 Vocabulary List for Level 1 in 2021 in...
Guest Articles

The Meaning Of Different Colors In Chinese Culture
We are going to take a look at colors in Chinese culture. Across human history, there are some observable patterns when it comes to the invention of language. One of these comes in the form of naming the observable colors in the world. It is proposed that languages will develop the words for black and white first and then red soon to...
Chinese Food

7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea Guide
As the weather is still cold outside, now is the perfect season for hot drinks! This week, let’s explore 7 popular types of Chinese tea, including Chinese green tea, Chinese black tea, Chinese oolong tea, and more. Discover the best Chinese teas to find a new favorite and bring home a unique tea souvenir. Learn about Chinese tea culture...
East Meets West

What Food Chinese People DON’T Eat?
