Mandarin Monday: The “Chinese Challenge” of Learning One New Word Every Day
For our new Mandarin Monday series, we take on a new challenge to improve our vocabularies.
Mandarin Monday: Let These Chinese Proverbs Guide You in Making Your New Year Goals
If you’re at a loss where to find your driving force to learning Chinese, here are some proverbs that may help you in the journey.
Mandarin Monday: The #30DayChallenge of Learning New Chinese Words
Start the year with a pledge to learn more words.
Mandarin Monday: Giving an Apple at Christmas
You might be celebrating now, but our task of learning Chinese doesn’t stop just yet.
Mandarin Monday: The 24 Solar Terms
Last Saturday marked the September (autumn) equinox, which meant we’ll once more get an equal length of day and night. Soon after, nights will become long again. The Chinese call it 秋分 (qiūfēn), the 16th point in the 24 Solar Terms (24 节气 jiéqì), an important part of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. The astronomical …
Mandarin Monday: Your Cool Guide to Buying That Thirst-Quenching Beverage
The summer heat is just getting unbearable, isn’t it? One great way to cool down is to sip a cold, thirst-quenching beverage. Of course, water is fine, but these sweltering days call for a refreshing taste, courtesy of your local café or milk tea stall.
Mandarin Monday: The First 100 Characters Every Beginner Needs to Memorize
Knowing basic characters will give you enough background to get around, especially when you’re traveling, dining out, or going to malls.