25 frequently used Chinese sentences you need to know

In this article, we will focus on some frequently used Chinese sentences, which are particularly useful for people who have just started to learn Chinese or who want to travel to China. These sentences will come in handy, are simple and basic, and may help you survive certain social situations. We’ve divided them into 6 … Read more

The character “好(hao)” means more than Good ?

We all know the word “好 (hǎo) ” is good in Chinese. However, for most of Chinese learners, you may not know “好”can be pronounced with fourth tone. It would be “好 (hào)“, which is used as a verb and it means “like”. Let’s see examples here. 1. 好吃(hào chī) like eating (Jùshuō Guǎnɡdōnɡ rén … Read more

Monkey Expressions for the Year of the Monkey!

In the Chinese lunar calendar, 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, and, with New Year arriving in February, it is just around corner! In honor of the new year let’s learn some daily used expressions with the word monkey, 猴 (hóu). 1. 猴年马月(hóu nián mǎ yuè) “猴年马月” literally means “monkey year horse month” but … Read more