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Explainer: Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopes

Why Chinese people give red envelopes, especially during Spring Festival.

by Catherine Lee, 30 January 2022

9 Badass Women in Chinese History

From astronomical geniuses to pirate queens.

by Jonty Dixon, 08 March 2024

China, Here Are Your 2019 Public Holidays

It's time to start planning your next adventure, because the General Office of the State Council has just released the 2019 public holiday schedule.

by That's, 06 December 2018

The Rise of Whale and Dolphin Captivity in China

Years after the documentary Blackfish made the capture and display of marine mammals taboo in the West, China is just beginning to dive into the act.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 April 2017

Why Chinese People are Queueing Hours for this Cheese Tea

Is Hey Tea really that good or are people getting hyped up over nothing?

by Jocelyn Richards, 08 May 2017

4 Super Simple Chinese New Year Decorating Ideas

Get your home or office ready for the Spring Festival season with these easy and affordable CNY decoration ideas.

by That's, 22 January 2019

Explainer: Why China Celebrates Christmas with Apples

Ever wonder why you've been receiving apples from Chinese friends and co-workers for Christmas?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 19 December 2022

How to Turn Any GIF Into a WeChat Sticker

A step-by-step guide to making your own WeChat stickers.

by Valerie Osipov, 10 July 2018

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

theCalmer

April 14, 2021 at 18:44 pm

Is this still there?

mrangry

January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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