If someone told you to “belt up,” would you know what they meant?
Or what if they called what you were doing “cheeky”?
Even …
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Chinese Onomatopoeia: How to Tic Toc, Snore, Giggle and More in Chinese
Have you ever wondered if cats still “meow” or if dogs still “woof” in Chinese?
Onomatopoeias are a playful and …
Easy as ABC: 8 Foolproof Tips for Learning Chinese Faster
Did you hear about the guy who learned to play piano in a day?
Me neither.
It takes patience and investment to learn to …
Your Shortcut for Learning to Read in Chinese: 15 Common Phonetics and Radicals
Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up one day and find out you could effortlessly read Chinese?
Well, that didn’t happen to me …
Meet Your New Online Guilty Pleasure: 6 Chinese Dramas You’ll Absolutely Love Watching
Treat yourself to some guilty pleasure television shows.
You know what I’m talking about.
We may never want to admit to our friends that …
Chinese Euphemisms: The Advanced Phrases You Need for Smooth Sailing Through 15 Delicate Topics
Imagine you’re talking with a friend.
All of a sudden, she blurts out “I killed my dog last night.”
What?! You’re shocked—and quite …
The Top Chinese Talk Radio Stations to Give You Mandarin Ears
Have you watched every Chinese movie you can get your hands on?
Are you a master at impressing your Chinese friends with knowing the …
