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立春 - Lìchūn, The Beginning of Spring in China

Spring in China has now officially sprung. Beijing local Lao Guo has written an article about what to eat and how to stay healthy during this time of year.

16 Feb 2016

How to Survive Your First Day in China: A Full Guide, from the Airport to Your Hotel Room!

After arriving in China and falling in love with Chinese culture, you're ready for the great adventure. The best advice is to start learning Chinese ASAP.

2 Feb 2016

The Amazing Double Meaning of Chinese Numbers

It's common for decisions to be based on lucky numbers. The meaning of Chinese numbers is often auspicious because of the words to which they sound similar.

30 Dec 2015

Dōngzhì 冬至 - Traditional Food for the Winter Solstice in China

Today, December 22nd, marks the Winter Solstice Festival in China or Dōngzhì, one of the most important festivals in China.

22 Dec 2015

10 Wise Chéngyǔ to Make You Sound Like Confucius

Chéngyǔ (set phrases) are short, punchy, wise Chinese sayings you can use to spice up your conversation and get some insight into Chinese culture.

10 Dec 2015

10 Free Resources to Help You Get Your Head Around Chinese Grammar

Even though Chinese grammar is easy, learning the grammar of any new language is a challenge, so we’ve put together this list of 10 free resources.

24 Nov 2015