For every Chinese beginner, one of the most important choices is whether to learn Traditional or Simplified Chinese. Although they both belong to the same spoken language, the two are different in appearance and their practical usage. What are Traditional
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People from different countries each have their traditional attire. Japanese have the kimono and the Scottish have their kilts. China also has traditional clothing, which is called ‘Hanfu’( 汉服hàn fú). The name stems from the Han nationality, who are the dominant
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Mid-Autumn Festival,中秋节 (Zhōng Qiū Jié) as it’s known in China, is the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar. Each year, it falls in either September or October on the solar calendar. The Festival has a long history
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Mandarin Chinese is very different from English. You may have heard that it is impossible to learn and that there are far too many characters to master. There will be some struggles, certainly, but the potential difficulties can be overcome
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The Dragon is the most significant symbol of China, and Chinese may refer to themselves as “descendants of the dragon.” This may sound quite odd to Western people as dragons are seen as evil and unlucky in western culture. Therefore,
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Reading is an important skill that needs to be practiced when learning Chinese. In order to make learning pleasurable for children, it is important to select books that will interest them and suit their reading level. Below are our five
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Have you ever seen a Tang suit? A Tang suit is a type of traditional Chinese clothing, just like the outfit you see in the photo below. Sometimes you may see them on TV. Also, when we are celebrating traditional
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When you read history books or listen to historical stories, you must have heard the words emperor and king. For example, ancient China and Rome used the word emperor, while France and England used the word king. Both the emperor
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We all know learning a new language needs time and efforts, however, some tips can save your kids’ time to grasp Chinese fast. Enjoying a Mandarin song in 3 mins For many Chinese learners, the biggest motivation starts from the
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If there is anything positive from COVID-19, one might be that parents are starting to be more open-minded about online learning options. While parents used to question the effectiveness and necessity of e-learning, they have now resorted to actively search
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