Author Archive | Yuliya Geikhman

22 Ways to Say Friend in Chinese for Every Type of Relationship

What do you call your friend? Is it “buddy,” “pal” or “bff”? Just as different words in English can mean a different kind of friend, Chinese words for “friend” also vary depending on the relationship. Learn how to say “friend” …

Family in Chinese: 51 Essential Chinese Family Vocabulary Words

To say that family is important in Chinese culture would be an understatement. The concept of filial piety is a central component of Chinese culture, and has echoes in Chinese society to this day. This, as you can imagine, means …

8 Best Chinese Flashcard Apps to Quickly Learn New Vocabulary

Learning Chinese with flashcards is a pretty effective method to exercise your Mandarin learning muscle… as long as you use them right. If you’re looking for a simple way to expand your Chinese vocabulary, and squeeze your studies in throughout …

25 Chinese Learning Tools to Make Your Mandarin Skills Skyrocket

There’s a certain formula to “formal” learning. You go to class, listen to the lecture, go home. You practice reading, writing, speaking and listening for an hour or so. However, whether you’re in an actual traditional Mandarin class or …