Cultures all over the world have different ways to address family members, friends, and new acquaintances. In some countries, how people address each other can be paramount to showing respect. In Korea, many people maintain the use of titles when addressing one another in order to be polite. Using the wrong name could cause offense, and… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! When I began planning for my own wedding, I became curious about traditional Chinese weddings and how different they are in the modern day. In preparation for my own wedding, Nora and I went to a bridal ‘convention’ at the Shenzhen exhibition centre, it was full… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! I understand that for some students of Chinese, visiting China and spending time with a Chinese family may not be possible. But I’m hoping to convince those of you out there who have considered coming to China, whether to travel, work or just have some fun,… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Chinese Zodiac As you may already know, the Chinese calendar is based on the phases of the moon. and when a new year begins, it brings with it one of the 12 Chinese zodiac. Every 12 years, the sequence begins again. This year (2018) for example,… Read More
Spring Festival is almost upon us, so it’s the perfect time to learn how to say some Chinese New Year greetings! How do I say Happy New Year in Chinese? There are lots of different Chinese New Year greetings, but the most important one to know is 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè) which means Happy New Year! You can also… Read More
You might have already come across some Chinese proverbs from Confucius and his students. Not only are they meaningful and thought-provoking, but it can be said that many people still follow the philosophical ideals of Confucius. Confucius, known as 孔子 (kǒng zi), was born around 550 B.C, but little is factually known about his background…. Read More