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How to Describe Locations in Chinese: Transportation Vocabulary and More
Mandarin

How to Describe Locations in Chinese: Transportation Vocabulary and More

In any city, there are places that you need to visit early in your stay, and others that serve as useful navigation points. It could be anything from finding the local hospital to locating the nearest subway station. Learning how to say some of these places in the city in

Jeremy Smith Oct 2, 2021 • 8 min read
How to Learn Chengyu Through Chinese Zodiac Animals
Mandarin

How to Learn Chengyu Through Chinese Zodiac Animals

When learning Chinese, the idioms known as "chengyu" can be difficult to learn, memorize, and use correctly. There are hundreds and thousands of them! One of the best ways to master chengyu is to associate them with memorable things, such as the iconic animals of the Chinese zodiac.

  • Estelle Tian
Estelle Tian May 28, 2021 • 10 min read
Chinese Conversation Tips: How to Talk to Strangers
Mandarin

Chinese Conversation Tips: How to Talk to Strangers

When you're ready to take your Mandarin Chinese skills to the streets for some real life practice, how do you address people you've never met? Make sure you get off on the right foot and read these tips!

  • Estelle Tian
Estelle Tian Mar 26, 2021 • 5 min read
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