#AtoZChallenge in China: Hǎo Can You Learn Chinese?
Today’s #AtoZChallenge in China coincides with Mandarin Mondays so definitely it’s a challenge, but quite literally. It’s about a test to measure your level of Chinese language proficiency.
Chinese Challenge, Week 1: Recipe Book, Broccoli, and More
The first week of my challenge sees several words related to food – well, it’s because of a charity project I’m also co-organizing.
China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 2: Take Snapshots of Ancient Pingyao for an International Photography Contest
From last week’s trip to Yungang Grottoes, we go a little bit further south and visit Pingyao County for the second part of our China Bucket List in Shanxi.
China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 1: The Grottoes of 51,000 Buddhas
You’ve lived in Beijing for more than a year already and you’ve (never) been to many historic areas. Congratulations! China boasts 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranking second in the world. Six of them are located in Beijing — and may be taken for granted because they’re just sitting in the city and waiting to …
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China Bucket List in Shanxi, Part 3: The Hangout in the Hanging Temple of Datong
In today’s China Bucket List in Shanxi, we continue our tour of the ancient city of Datong, the coal capital of China. But instead of seeing coal mines, we’ll hang out in the Hanging Temple in Hunyan County.
"Take a Minute, Change a Life" – How Listening and Compassion can Help Prevent Suicide
In my experience as a broadcast journalist, reporting suicide cases has been one of the most sensitive, if not the hardest coverage I’ve ever done. Suicide is a complex and multifactorial issue and there has always been a notion about the possibility of copycat cases. I know some people who have lost someone because of …
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You Don't Want to Get a Runner's Knee During a Marathon
Running as a cardio exercise is an essential part of my workout, especially since I’m on an office challenge to burn fat (hey, though I’m quite lean I still need to lose my little beer belly). But just recently when I ran in a riverside park, my knees hurt so bad that I felt crippled. …
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#AtoZChallenge in China: Zàijiàn (See You Again)
It’s the last #AtoZChallenge in China… and today’s entry is just a simple word – it’s zàijiàn or goodbye.
#AtoZChallenge in China: Nǐ hǎo, It's Me
Hello! It’s our #AtoZChallenge again! I can’t believe I’m on my 14th entry… and 12 letters to go! Today’s challenge coincides with my weekly series, Mandarin Mondays, and we discuss the very basic word that you need to know when learning Mandarin — nǐ hǎo (你好).
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Xìnkǔ (Work Hard)
Some Chinese friends tell me I am xìnkǔ – or working hard.