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Do you want to learn more about Chinese culture, history, and society? Check out these blog posts!
Double 11: China's Singles' Day
November 4, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Discover the origins and significance of the world's biggest shopping event: Double 11, China's Singles' Day.
Chinese dragons: Symbols of power and fortune
October 8, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Learn about the differences between European and Chinese dragons and the different types of Chinese dragons.
Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncake time
September 10, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Looking for an excuse to eat lots of tasty cakes? Mid-Autumn Festival is the perfect opportunity! Let's find out more about this important Chinese holiday.
Zhuyin / Bopomofo: Everything you need to know
July 23, 2024 - Chinese Learning, Chinese Culture
Discover Bopomofo, Taiwan's unique phonetic system for learning Mandarin. Learn how it differs from pinyin and whether you should learn it.
The Chinese zodiac: Which animal are you?
July 16, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Learn everything you need to know about the Chinese zodiac and discover your own Chinese zodiac sign with our zodiac calculator!
Does Taiwan use Pinyin?
July 2, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Such an easy question, right? Not at all! Let's dive into all the kinds of "English" you can find on street and shop signs in Taiwan.
The Great Wall of China
June 25, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Is it really true that you can see the Great Wall of China from space? Let's dig into one of the modern wonders of the world.
How to count on your fingers in Chinese
June 11, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Did you know that you can count all the way up to 10 on one hand "in Chinese"? It's super easy with our Chill Chinese guide.
Dragon Boat Festival: Races and food
June 4, 2024 - Chinese Culture
When you hear the word "Dragon Boat Festival" you probably think about dragons and boats. But there is so much more to it! Let's find out!
Pinyin: Everything you need to know
May 20, 2024 - Chinese Learning, Chinese Culture
Discover how pinyin makes it possible to type Chinese on standard keyboards and why it's essential for learning Mandarin.
Mainland Mandarin vs. Taiwanese Mandarin
May 14, 2024 - Chinese Learning, Chinese Culture
Mandarin Chinese spoken in mainland China and Taiwan are not the same. Learn about the key differences between the two!
Funny Chinese signs and translation fails
April 30, 2024 - Chinese Culture
My favorite snapshots of weirdly translated Chinese signs and general fails.
Tomb-Sweeping Day: Honoring the ancestors
April 2, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Understanding Tomb-Sweeping Day: Dive into the history, significance, and customs of this major Chinese festival.
Chinese flag history: From ancient to modern times
February 27, 2024 - Chinese Culture
The history of the Chinese flag is short but tumultuous. Find out about the three Chinese national flags that everyone should know.
Things you didn't know about Chinese New Year
February 6, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Did you know that Chinese New Year is a holiday that triggers the largest annual human migration? Learn more about it in this blog post!
Simplified vs. Traditional Chinese
January 23, 2024 - Chinese Learning, Chinese Culture
Simplified vs. traditional Chinese: Is one better than the other? Which one should you learn? Find all the answers in this blog post!
What's the difference between Chinese and Mandarin?
January 18, 2024 - Chinese Culture
Are Chinese and Mandarin the same thing? If not, what's the difference? And which one should you learn? Let's find out in this blog post!
