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Chinese Urban Dictionary: Yanzhi

Literally meaning 'face number,' yanzhi is a mark on the scale of how pleasing a face looks.

by Mia Li, 26 October 2016

QUIZ: Which Chinese City Should You Live In?

Is the 'Jing​ your thing, or all you all about the 'Hai? Take our handy quiz to find out.

by That's Beijing, 19 October 2016

Ask a Laobeijing: On the Trend of Tipping in Beijing

Qin, 54, gives his two cents about the recent trend of tipping in Beijing restaurants.

by Dominique Wong, 19 October 2016

500-Year-Old Part of Great Wall Collapses Due to High Winds

The collapse of the iconic "Moon Gate" on Monday has caused Great Wall restoration efforts to come under fire.

by Justine Lopez, 09 October 2016

PHOTOS: Transportation Mayhem Caps off October Holiday

Golden Week is over and with its conclusion came a tidal wave of domestic travelers eager to return home.

by Matthew Bossons, 08 October 2016

Capturing Hebei's Vanishing Ancient Villages

Chinese photographer Cui Maoyuan captures the desolate rural landscapes in villages around Zhangjiakou in Hebei.

by Dominique Wong, 07 October 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Rensheng Yingjia

Rensheng yingjia – literally 'life winner' – refers to those who are successful from the start.

by Mia Li, 04 October 2016

Heightened Pollution Levels in Beijing Put a Damper on Golden Week

Air pollution levels are expected to fall this evening with the arrival of a cold snap.

by Justine Lopez, 03 October 2016

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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?

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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