17 Useful Mandarin Phrases for Traveling in China

Simple phrases in Mandarin to make your travels in China much easier.

by That's, 13 January 2018

4 Ways to Say 'You're Funny' in Chinese

In case you find yourself in a cackling fit, here are different ways to say 'you're funny' on a more personal level.

by That's, 12 January 2021

Chinese Proficiency Tests are About to Get Harder

Mandarin learners beware: China's language proficiency test is about to get more challenging.

by That's Guangzhou, 08 April 2021

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Goudai

How did goudai – which means dog leash – come to mean 'go die'?

by Mia Li, 28 April 2016

Here's a Useful App to Level Up Your Chinese Language Skills

Similar to Pleco, HanYou offers features like flashcards and the ability to make your own vocabulary lists to practice.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 24 July 2020

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Thanksgiving

A list of essential Thanksgiving phrases to help you through the classic American holiday!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 17 November 2022

Spotlight: Jocelyn Richards, Founder of Juicy Mandarin

Richards founded a popular Instagram account that teaches helpful, everyday Mandarin and which has quickly amassed a loyal following.

by Phoebe Kut, 16 January 2020

Useful Mandarin Phrases for Spring Festival and the Year of the Rat

Handy phrases to help you survive Chinese New Year.

by Urban Family, 20 January 2020

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