Alan Park, 
Olle Linge and 
Em Casalena
Chinese people can’t tell that I’m not Chinese.
I don’t have a natural talent for languages. I was an average student who, in first-term classes, struggled with pinyin and tones along with everyone else.
What I do have is a …
Chinese text didn’t start using punctuation marks until the 1900s, after it was influenced by Western writing. As a result you’ll probably recognize many of the punctuation marks used in Chinese writing, though they’re not always used in the exact …
Just like “um” and “uh” in English, Chinese also has its own filler words.
Learn the Chinese filler words below properly, and you’ll sound much more natural in Chinese, especially since native speakers say them a lot.
You won’t find …
Chinese anime, also known as donghua, is a perfect fusion of art, culture and storytelling. It may not be as popular as Japanese anime, but the genre has certainly grown in global popularity in recent years.
In this guide to …
Okay, I’ll admit it—I’m a sucker for a good romance. It’s a timeless genre that people keep coming back to because it’s sweet, compelling and emotional—and many Chinese movies hit that spot perfectly.
Check out the Chinese romance movies below …
I’m a Chinese drama enthusiast, and Netflix is one of my go-to platforms for streaming Chinese movies.
The guide below will fill you in on must-watch Chinese movies on Netflix right now—including wuxia, wacky comedies, drama and sci-fi.
Netflix …
我想你 is the go-to phrase when you want to tell a native speaker that you miss them. But if you’re looking for something a little less common and a little more poetic, this guide has you covered.
Learn a variety …
