Flirt in Chinese with these Mandarin Pickup Lines, Compliments & Love Phrases

Looking to ask someone out on a date or declare your love in Chinese? We've compiled a bunch of conversational Mandarin phrases to help you out.

by That's, 14 February 2019

Explainer: Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung? We Have the Answer

On paper, the Great Helmsman hasn't always had the same name.

by Jesse Pottinger, 26 August 2019

A Brief Guide to Chinese Internet Slang

Online slang is not only a means to simplify and update the Chinese language, but also a natural and fun way to respond to current events on social media.

by Dominique Wong, 06 November 2016

9 Chinese Slang Words from 2016 You May Have Missed

Here's a look back at some notable Chinese slang words from 2016.

by That's, 27 December 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Waiguoren

How 'crooked nuts' became the word for foreigners.

by Mia Li, 31 March 2016

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 for Spring Festival and the Year of the Pig

Handy phrases to help you survive Chinese New Year.

by That's, 31 January 2019

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