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Is It Better To Learn Traditional Or Simplified Chinese?

In this article, we'll look into both the simplified and traditional Chinese writing systems and explore their differences.Author: Jasmine Chiam

不 (Bù) vs 没 (Méi) In Chinese (How Are They Different?)

In this guide, I'll explain the differences between 不 (bù) and 没 (méi) in Chinese (and show you how they're used).Author: Jasmine Chiam

Chinese Isn't That Hard To Learn (Here's How Long It Takes)

One of the most common beliefs about Mandarin Chinese is that it's difficult to learn. How hard is it and how long does it take?Author: Jasmine Chiam

No, I'm Not Impressed By Xiaomanyc (Arieh Smith). Here's Why.

I consistently get asked by friends if I've heard of Xiaomanyc (Arieh Smith) and what I think of his content. Here's my honest opinion.Author: Donovan Nagel

How To Talk About (And Address) Family Members In Chinese

In this guide, you'll learn how to describe your family members in Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

Mandarin vs. Cantonese (Crucial Differences & Similarities)

Standard Chinese is an umbrella term representing a group of different languages and dialects. Two of the most widely-used Chinese languages are Mandarin and Cantonese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Give (And Respond To) Compliments In Mandarin Chinese

In this guide, you'll learn how to give compliments in Chinese and respond to people when they compliment you.Author: Jasmine Chiam

A Guide To Mandarin Chinese Birthday Wishes And Traditions

In this guide, you'll learn how to say happy birthday in Chinese and other useful info about Chinese birthday traditions.Author: Jasmine Chiam

Essential Chinese Medical Terms For Visiting The Doctor

In this guide, you'll learn how to talk to your doctor in Chinese and phrases for seeking medical treatment.Author: Jasmine Chiam

Telling The Date In Chinese (Calendar Days, Months & Years)

In this guide, we'll explore how you can say or ask the date in Chinese (days, months, and years in Mandarin).Author: Jasmine Chiam

Chinese Numbers: How To Count From Zero To One Million

Learn Chinese numbers here. This guide covers how to count from zero to a million in Mandarin.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Tell And Ask What The Time Is In Mandarin Chinese

In this guide, we'll explore the basic vocabulary and phrases you'll need to tell and ask the time in Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Use Tenses In Chinese (Past, Present & Future Tense)

Tenses don't technically exist in Mandarin Chinese but there are ways to indicate them. Here are examples of how to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

Essential Prepositions In Mandarin Chinese (+ Examples)

In this guide, we'll cover some commonly used prepositions in Mandarin Chinese, including examples of how they're used.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say I Love You In Chinese (& Express Other Feelings)

In this guide, we'll cover all the different phrases and terms you can use to express your interest, love, or affection for someone else using Mandarin Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Prepare For A Job Interview In Mandarin Chinese

Looking for a job in China or with a Chinese company? Here's a guide on Chinese phrases you can use in your job interview.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Order Chinese Food In Mandarin (& Read The Menu)

In this guide, you'll learn how to order food at a Chinese restaurant (using Mandarin) and how to read the menu.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say You're Welcome In Chinese When Someone Thanks You

In Chinese, there are several ways to say you're welcome when someone thanks you. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say No In Mandarin Chinese

How do you say no in Chinese? Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Ask How Are You In Mandarin Chinese (+ How To Reply)

In Chinese, there are many ways to ask how are you. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say Yes In Mandarin Chinese

How do you say yes in Chinese? Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Ask For Help In Mandarin Chinese [Essential Phrases]

Need help? Here are some essential phrases you can use to ask someone for help in Mandarin Chinese. Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Introduce Yourself In Chinese [Essential Phrases]

Whether you’re forging new friendships, traveling to China, or meeting new business partners, knowing how to introduce yourself in Chinese is vital.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say Sorry In Chinese [6 Best Ways To Apologize]

In Chinese, there are many ways to say sorry. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say Thanks In Chinese [Common Ways To Thank People]

In Chinese, there are many ways to say thanks to people. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

12 Ways To Say Goodbye In Chinese [+ When To Use Them]

In Chinese, there are many ways to say goodbye to people. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

How To Say Hello In Chinese And Respond (Formal + Informal)

In Chinese, there are many ways to say hello and to greet people. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Author: Jasmine Chiam

15 Best Resources For Your Kids To Learn Mandarin Chinese

Looking for the best resources for children to learn Mandarin? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best kids' resources for Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

Learning Mandarin Chinese? Here Are 14 Books I Highly Recommend

Looking for some high quality books to teach yourself Chinese? In this post, I'll share some of the best books on the market for learning Mandarin Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

20 Best Apps For Learning Mandarin Chinese in 2023

In this roundup, I'll share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best apps to learn Mandarin Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

20 Best YouTube Channels To Learn Mandarin Chinese [2023]

In this roundup, I'll share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best YouTube channels to learn Mandarin Chinese.Author: Jasmine Chiam

Mandarin Blueprint Review: Surprisingly Good Chinese Course

This review takes a close look at the content, quality and effectiveness of Mandarin Blueprint for learning Chinese.Author: Zoe Mei

How To Prepare For (And Pass) HSK: Tips and Strategies

HSK is the official Chinese testing for language proficiency which is used primarily to determine suitability for academia and employment.Author: Karen Chang

TutorMing Review: Very Expensive With Cheaper Alternatives

In this review, I'll walk you through my experience with Tutorming and tell you what I think of this popular Chinese lesson platform.Author: Lara Scott

How Many Letters Are There In The Chinese Alphabet?

Chinese doesn't have letters or an alphabet. It has characters. Most official sources estimate there are over 50,000 characters in Chinese.Author: Zoe Mei

How To Learn Chinese Characters

With China's rising influence in the world, there's a greater need than ever for people to be able to learn Chinese, and knowing Chinese characters is crucial to this task.Author: John Renfroe

ChinesePod Review: Vast Library Of Lessons But A Tad Pricey

In this review, I'll share with you my experience with Chinesepod (review) and tell you what I think of this popular Mandarin resource.Author: Lara Scott

How Arabic Words Made It Into The Chinese Language

Through the spread of the Islamic Civilization, their traders, their technological achievements and the Muslim faith, a lot of Arabic words have entered foreign languages.Author: Judith Meyer

Detailed And Brutally Honest ChineseClass101 Review

This review will take a close look at the content, quality and effectiveness of ChineseClass101 for learning Mandarin.Author: Donovan Nagel

Defining 'Language Hacking' What It Is (And What It Isn't)

Like hacking in the conventional sense, learning a language is about breaking a code in order to understand hidden knowledge.Author: Olle Linge

22 Best Podcasts To Learn Mandarin Chinese In 2023

Today I'm going to share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best podcasts to learn Mandarin Chinese.Author: Zoe Mei

There's No Babbel Chinese But Here Are Some Better Options

There currently is no Babbel Chinese but the good news is, there are some even better course and app alternatives for Mandarin Chinese learners.Author: Zoe Mei

27 Best And Worst Online Chinese Courses For 2023

Today I'm going to share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best online Chinese courses and classes (most popular course products).Author: Zoe Mei