It’s all about eating—Or is it？— Expressions about“吃”in Chinese
In China, people say that “民以食为天 (Bread is the staff of life.),” and that is true. Eating is such an important element of our lives that friends meet at restaurants,…
From a Newbie to a Popular Chinese Blogger
In my previous article, Interview with Founder of Popular Chinese Blog: Chen You, we saw an overview of the popular Facebook page and its founder, 陈有. Many of you were…
20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 2)
Last time we took a look at how to say, "How many people are in your family?" in Chinese. If you missed that discussion, take some time to go back and answer the question in the reply. Today we will learn basic Chinese for Part 2
Top Tools to Help You Learn Chinese Pronunciation and Pinyin
Learning to pronounce Chinese characters can be challenging, as their pronunciation isn't evident from their appearance. To guide you on your path to mastering Chinese tones and pronunciation, we’ve compiled…
Culture Crossover: Discover 14 Chinese Loanwords in English
Borrowing words from other languages is a common linguistic phenomenon, facilitating cross-cultural exchange and enriching our vocabulary. As you may have noticed, there is a growing trend of English words…
Yoyo Chinese Review: Worth the Sticker Price?
Quick Review Summary: YoYo Chinese is an online Mandarin learning platform. They market themselves as a convenient and comprehensive way learning and understanding Mandarin. They offer 6 units, all being…
Exploring the Mid-Autumn Festival in 10 Chinese Characters: Cultural and Linguistic Insights
On October 6th 2025, the traditional Chinese holiday known as the Mid-Autumn Festival will be celebrated. For the entire Chinese nation, it is a time to gaze at the moon…
20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 1)
Part 1: Questions 1 ~ 5 Part 2: Questions 6 ~ 10 Part 3: Question 11 ~ 15 Part 4: Question 16 ~ 20 In this series, we will take…
The Top Four Secrets to Learning Mandarin Chinese
As a Mandarin learner who later became a Mandarin tutor and blogger, I have some secrets to tell you about Mandarin learning. All of these secrets have helped me learn…
8 Myths about Mandarin Chinese, and How to Overcome Them
Millions of people all over the world study Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language. However, hundreds of millions are still diverted from learning it by misconceptions and stereotyping.This article explains…