Everything you need to know about Romance of the Three Kingdoms
“Romance of the Three Kingdoms” includes many fictional elements, and its historical accuracy is often debated by historians.
Is it better to learn Chinese or Japanese?
The cultures of China and Japan, with their beautiful calligraphy, stunning architecture, long history and influence on the global stage attract learners from around the world to try their hand at these fascinating languages. While both language learning experiences are truly rewarding and interesting, each comes with different challenges. If you’re on the fence about…
Essential Vocabulary for your First Trip to China
Today, we’re going to explore a unique experience – your first-ever 北京běijīng之旅zhī lǚ – trip to Beijing. Flying into a new country, especially when faced with a language barrier, can seem daunting. But don’t worry! We’re here to equip you with the essential phrases and vocabulary for a seamless experience, right from the moment you…
Best Movies to Watch for Learning Chinese
Rainy days are always a good time to stay at home and watch a movie. Why not kill two birds with one stone and learn Chinese while you are watching the movie! More than just entertainment, watching Chinese movies is a great way to learn Chinese. Movies expose you to a more natural language environment, so…
Chinese Dumplings for Lunar New Year
Dumplings 饺子jiǎozi are a staple in Chinese cuisine, but with Spring Festival 春节chūnjié coming up, they are even more symbolic. Because of the crescent and plump shape, dumplings look very similar to the gold ingots historically used for currency. So, during Chinese New Year, Chinese people will eat dumplings because they represent wealth for the…
10 Things to do to get better at Chinese
When it comes to learning a new language, there are 4 skills to consider: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. With Du Chinese, you can practice each aspect of the language and you will see your Chinese skills improve drastically. Follow these tips and you’ll Master Chinese in no time. Reading 1. Read at a comfortable…
How to Gamify Learning Chinese with Ninchanese
What if there was a way you could study Chinese without feeling like you are studying? Ninchanese aims to do just that. While Ninchanese has an unassuming cute cat as its mascot, don’t underestimate this powerful learning resource. Ninchanese helps you learn Chinese in an effective and engaging way that keeps you coming back for…
How to Order Bubble Tea in Chinese
Do you love boba tea but lack the vocabulary to order one? Here is the perfect guide for you!
Expressing Gratitude in Chinese
One of the first things any student of Chinese learns to say is “谢谢 (xièxiè)”, i.e. Thank You. This phrase is useful because it can be used to express your gratitude (or 感恩 (gǎn’ēn)) in pretty much any situation. For those wanting to be a little more formal you can say “谢谢你 (xièxiè nǐ)”. However,…
Chinese Graded Readers
The two keys to learning and mastering Chinese come down to input and output. Input in the form of reading and listening and output in the form of speaking and writing. You can’t really start with the output because you can’t say a word that you don’t know. But it’s also inefficient to read or…