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70+ Body Parts in Chinese: A Complete List of Body-related Words and Idioms

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So how much of the body or (shēn tǐ) do you actually know?

You might’ve already come across the easy body parts in Chinese. Maybe you know how to say (pí fū) for “skin” and (máo) for “(body) hair.”…

By Brooke BagleyBrooke Bagley

My Name in Chinese: How to Find Your Chinese Name and Let Everyone Know Who You Are

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If you were your own mother, what would you name yourself?

Whether you like your birth name or not, there’s not much you can do to change it.

But let’s be honest—getting to name yourself would be pretty cool!

Fortunately, …

By Kelsey Owyang

Chinese Ma: A Petite Word with the Power to Pump Up Your Proficiency

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Māmā qímǎ. Mǎ màn. Māmā mà mǎ. 

Huh?

Despite looking near-incomprehensible at first glance, these are indeed grammatically correct, while tongue-twisting, Mandarin sentences.

Chinese is often hailed as one of the most difficult languages to learn, with all of its …

By Brooke BagleyBrooke Bagley

How to Ask for Directions in Chinese: Everything You Need to Find Your Way

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If you’re going to travel to China, odds are that you will feel a little lost at some point. This is why it’s so important to know a few key terms that will help you ask for assistance in …

By Sheena DizonSheena Dizon

12 Inspirational Proverbs and Quotes in Chinese to Keep Calm and Carry On

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Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately?

Life can be pretty rough at times, which can make it hard for us to remain positive 100% of the time.

But as the saying goes, “When the going gets tough, …

By Sheena DizonSheena Dizon

13 Beautiful Chinese Words with Fascinating Hidden Meanings

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Serendipity. Ethereal. Limerence.

These are just a handful of the most beautiful words in the English language.

What deems a word beautiful? Is it the way it rolls off your tongue?

What about the word pulchritudinous?

It doesn’t exactly …

By Brooke BagleyBrooke Bagley

How to Start Learning Chinese: Your All-in-one Completely Comprehensive Guide

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Chinese is such an alluring language.

It’s no wonder learning it has found its way onto your bucket list!

But now that you’re ready to start learning, where should you begin?

I’m going to give you tips to set …

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