10 Essential Books on Chinese Culture

From Chinese characters to local cuisine, here are 10 must-have English-language books to help you better understand Middle Kingdom culture.

by That's, 01 November 2018

WATCH: The Easiest Way to Master Mandarin

The latest video sketch from local comedy group Mamahuhu.

by That's Shanghai, 21 May 2018

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

Helping you survive Spring Festival!

by Urban Family, 13 February 2018

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

12 Trendy Chinese Phrases from 2017 You May Have Missed

Here's a look back at some notable Chinese slang words from 2017.

by That's, 29 December 2017

These are Shanghai's 10 Most Popular Surnames

Shanghai's ten most common family names revealed.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 01 August 2017

A Complete Guide to Chinese Number Hand Gestures

If you're living in China, you've got to know these ten simple hand signs.

by Catherine Lee, 18 February 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Xiao Touming

Xiao Touming are the poor souls who don't draw attention to themselves and are largely ignored in social situations.

by Mia Li, 19 January 2017

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