Many Chinese learners would love to travel to China so that they can practice their Mandarin. But one major obstacle is the actual travel itself. It can be frightening to go to a place one has never been to before, especially if the language spoken is different. Sudden needs or emergencies could crop up, and … Read more
元宵节 (Yuánxiāo jié), which is called the Lantern Festival, is one of the main traditional festivals of the Chinese. Literally, 元 indicates the beginning, 宵 indicates the night. Thus, the festival is celebrated on the first full moon of the lunar new year. It is also called 上元节(shàng yuán jié) or 小正月(xiǎo zhēngyuè), and it … Read more
February 14th of each year is 情人节 (Valentine’s Day). It is a traditional festival in Western countries. Young people in China also like this festival very much. This is a celebration of love and romance traditionally expressed with flowers and chocolates. The couple in love give each other gifts on this day to express their … Read more
Extreme Sports (极限运动 jíxiàn yùndòng), also called Action or Adventure sports, are activities that involve a high degree of physical risk, and often include danger from speed (速度sùdù), height (高度 gāodù), or physical exertion (体能 tǐ néng), and may require the use of special equipment. For daredevils who like to take risks, these kinds of … Read more