When you think of traditional Chinese clothing, you might automatically think of 旗袍 qípáo / cheongsam (长衫 ‘chángshān’ in Mandarin) – but have you heard of 汉服 hànfú? What is hanfu? While the shif…
16/04/2025
Culture
There’s nothing wrong with learning a new language with the help of a textbook. After all, you need to learn to walk before you can run – and learning any new language involves getting to grips with a…
13/03/2025
Language Learning
While bullet trains are often more associated with Japan, China’s 高铁 gāotiě ('high-speed rail') is the longest high-speed rail network in the world. While it’s tempting to hop on a plane to travel …
15/10/2024
Tourism
Welcome to our blog takeover, where we invite you to explore the vibrant narratives and cultural insights shared by our community. Today, we're excited to feature Lily, a talented writer from China, w…
19/09/2024
Excited about travelling to China? Whether you’re studying or working abroad or just going for a holiday, there’s nothing like experiencing a new place, enjoying the tasty local cuisine and seeing fam…
15/08/2024
As we squeezed our way out of the cable car, people spilling from the gondola like frozen peas pouring out of a bag, we stepped out of the station and towards the road. On the other side was 龙门浩老街 …
15/07/2024
Can you handle a fifth call to 干杯 gānbēi (‘dry cup’) or know how to say ‘thank you’ for tea without words? In our previous interview article, our half Malaysian-Chinese copywriter, Natasha, asked h…
14/06/2024
How well do you know your Chinese internet slang? Does seeing your neighbour’s new car turn you into a ‘lemon spirit’, or are you ‘eating soil’ after an unexpected expense? Languages are constantly…
15/05/2024
From sweeping skyscrapers to ancient temples, and being the third most populous city in the whole world, there’s something in Shanghai for everyone. With so much to see in this huge, modern city, d…
15/04/2024
With Chinese history spanning thousands of years, it’s no wonder that there are many ancient customs still practised today. While famous traditions like 红包 hóng bāo (red packets) and 舞狮 wǔ shī (lio…
12/03/2024
