Chinese Learning Blog
40 guides, tips, and cultural insights for Mandarin learners.
How to Learn Chinese Tones: Complete Guide for Beginners
Master the 4 Chinese tones with practical exercises and common mistakes to avoid.
Pinyin Guide: Master Chinese Pronunciation from Day One
Learn the complete Pinyin system including initials, finals, and tone marks.
50 Most Common Chinese Characters Every Beginner Should Know
The most frequently used characters with meanings, pinyin, and example words.
Chinese Idioms (Chengyu): 15 Essential Expressions
Four-character idioms with origin stories, meanings, and example sentences.
Chinese Measure Words: The Complete Guide
Learn the most common measure words with examples and rules.
How to Prepare for the HSK Exam: Study Guide by Level
Study strategies, vocabulary tips, and free resources for every HSK level.
Chinese Radicals: The Building Blocks of Every Character
How radicals work and how they help you learn characters faster.
How to Learn Chinese Characters: Step-by-Step Guide
Proven strategies for memorizing characters from stroke order to spaced repetition.
Bopomofo vs Pinyin: Which Should You Learn?
Compare Zhuyin and Pinyin β advantages, usage, and how to choose.
Chinese Names: How They Work and What They Mean
Understand the structure, meaning, and cultural traditions behind Chinese names.
Simplified vs Traditional Chinese: Key Differences
History and practical differences between simplified and traditional characters.
20 Essential Chinese Greetings Beyond Ni Hao
Practical Chinese greetings for every situation β morning, evening, formal, casual.
Chinese Sentence Structure: SVO and Beyond
Basic Chinese sentence structure and how it compares to English.
Chinese Numbers: How to Count from 1 to 10,000
Master Chinese numbers with counting, large numbers, and cultural meanings.
50 Essential Chinese Food Words for Restaurant Survival
Navigate Chinese restaurants with food vocabulary and ordering phrases.
Telling Time in Chinese: Hours, Days, Months
Express time in Chinese β clock time, days of the week, months, and seasons.
30 Must-Know Chinese Phrases for Travelers
Essential Chinese travel phrases for airports, hotels, and emergencies.
Chinese Family Terms: A Complete Guide to Kinship Words
Chinese has unique words for every family relationship.
Learn Chinese from Movies: 10 Films Every Learner Should Watch
Improve listening skills and cultural understanding through cinema.
Chinese Internet Slang: 20 Popular Online Expressions
Stay current with Chinese internet culture β WeChat, Weibo, and Douyin slang.
Chinese Business Phrases: Professional Communication Guide
Essential Chinese for meetings, email, negotiations, and networking.
How to Write Chinese Characters: Stroke Order Rules
Master the 8 basic stroke types and stroke order rules.
Colors in Chinese: Vocabulary and Cultural Meanings
Learn color words and discover their rich cultural symbolism.
The Chinese Zodiac: 12 Animals and Their Meanings
12 Chinese zodiac animals β personality traits, compatibility, and culture.
Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners: Getting Started
Introduction to Chinese calligraphy: tools, techniques, and practice tips.
10 Fun Chinese Tongue Twisters for Pronunciation Practice
Challenge your pronunciation with classic Chinese tongue twisters.
HSK Vocabulary: 5 Proven Memorization Strategies
Evidence-based techniques for memorizing HSK vocabulary efficiently.
Chinese Question Words: How to Ask Anything
Master all Chinese question words: who, what, when, where, why, how.
Understanding Chinese Particles: δΊ θΏ η η ε° εΎ
Clear explanations of the most confusing Chinese grammar particles.
15 Common Chinese Pronunciation Mistakes and Fixes
Identify and correct the most common pronunciation errors.
Improve Your Chinese Handwriting: Practical Tips
Techniques for cleaner, more readable Chinese handwriting.
Best Free Resources for Learning Chinese in 2026
Curated list of the best free tools, apps, and content for learners.
Chinese New Year: Traditions, Vocabulary, and Greetings
Essential vocabulary and cultural traditions of Chinese New Year.
How to Type Chinese on Your Computer and Phone
Step-by-step guide to setting up Chinese input on any device.
Chinese Weather Vocabulary: Talk About the Weather
Learn how to discuss weather in Chinese for daily conversation.
Chinese Body Parts Vocabulary
Body part names in Chinese for health and daily life conversations.
Chinese Classroom Vocabulary for Students
Essential Chinese words for the classroom and school life.
Shopping in Chinese: Essential Bargaining Phrases
Navigate Chinese markets β pricing, bargaining, and payment vocab.
Animals in Chinese: 30 Common Animal Names
Common animal names with pronunciation and cultural significance.
Chinese Connectors: Because, Although, If, and More
Master Chinese conjunctions for forming complex sentences.
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