Mandarin How to Wish Someone Happy Birthday and Celebrate in Mandarin Western birthday traditions like singing “Happy Birthday” and blowing out candles on a cake haven’t been around for very long. In fact, up until the latter half of the 19th century, most people didn’t celebrate birthdays. Some cultures marked birthdays for rulers or prominent members of the upper
Mandarin 7 Major Chinese Holidays Mandarin Learners Must Know As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has a long list of traditional holidays the nation and its people celebrate. Here are seven major Chinese holidays and the traditions that follow.
Mandarin Chinese Learner's Guide to the Dragon Boat Festival What is the Dragon Boat Festival? As the heat of summer approaches, so too does this historic Chinese holiday, also known as 端午节 (duānwǔjié - Dragon Boat Festival). In this article, you can learn key Chinese phrases about this holiday. If you're lucky, you can practice them at a real
