Month: January 2022

7 Chinese Etiquette Tips for Doing Business in China

April 8, 2022 / 7 minutes of reading

China has grown to become the most attractive market worth investing in. If you want to expand your business to China, learning Chinese business etiquette is a must.  Having a solid knowledge of the country you’ll be investing in will help you create a positive work environment as well as develop a strong reputation. In today’s article, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of seven business etiquette tips that you should follow. 1. Greetings and exchanging business cards Before the influence of Western culture, Chinese people used to greet each other with a nod or a bow. But as handshaking is …

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What Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Says About Your Personality And What To Expect in 2022

January 18, 2022 / 8 minutes of reading

Legend has it when you are born, your corresponding Chinese zodiac sign influences your personality and what lies ahead in your future.  According to the Chinese calendar, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by the year you were born in. The Chinese zodiac, also known as Shēngxiào ( 生肖; born resembling), is a 12-year cycle in which each year is represented by a different animal. In order, the 12 animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.  Chinese zodiac animals have astrological and cultural meanings. Since ancient times people have associated each animal …

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How to Improve Your Chinese Pronunciation in 15 Minutes per Day

January 24, 2022 / 6 minutes of reading

Chinese pronunciation is an important part of learning Chinese. Pronouncing Chinese correctly will help you speak, listen and communicate smoothly in daily life. However, it can be tricky if you’ve just started learning Mandarin Chinese, as you’ll need to put a lot of effort into training your ear to hear the different tones.  Mastering Chinese pronunciation may seem challenging. However, you can achieve it with just 15 minutes of practice every day. Wondering how? Read on to discover!  The Chinese pronunciation system, called Pinyin, has been adopted to represent Chinese characters. Pinyin is very widely used in Chinese people’s daily …

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9 Common Questions When Planning a Trip to China

January 24, 2022 / 8 minutes of reading

As China is one of the largest countries in the world with a significantly diverse culture, a trip to China is surely an exciting adventure. However, there are many things you need to know before you go and things you need to do before you even set foot in the airport, which can make the preparation a daunting task. Don’t worry! This article will answer the most common questions asked by China’s first-time travelers.  1. Which places should I visit? China offers an extensive range of tour options full of stunning sights, rich cultures, and mysterious places.  If you’re a …

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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year: 5 Main Traditions and Activities

January 24, 2022 / 6 minutes of reading

In the article, “How Chinese People Prepare for The Chinese New Year,” we learned how Chinese people prepare for their biggest festival. In this article, we’ll walk you through the main activities Chinese people do to celebrate Chinese New Year.  1. Sacrifice to ancestor Honoring the dead is a Chinese tradition that has been kept for thousands of years. Ancestor worship is a practice based on the concept that the spirits of deceased family members still exist even after they have passed away and have the power to influence the fortunes of the living. If you offer sacrifices to ancestors …

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How Do Chinese People Prepare for The Chinese New Year?

January 19, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

The new year passed days ago, but the Chinese New Year is yet to come. Chinese people often spend quite a lot of time, say 16 days from Chinese New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival celebrating this event. This is because in Chinese culture, Chinese New Year is a major event that marks a new start.  If you live in China or near any Chinese community, you can see Chinese people are cleaning up, shopping for new clothes, and decorating their houses. There’s a lot to do before the Lunar New Year as Chinese people have a variety of …

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How Social Media Boosts Your Language Learning Process

January 14, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

In today’s high-tech world, social media has become a useful tool to boost the learning process, and language learning is no exception. There are many different types of social media: social networking sites, online forums, photo and video-sharing platforms, reviews, blogs, and vlogs. These platforms offer significant features and functions for knowledge sharing, such as document exchange or boosting knowledge-sharing behavior.  If you are still wondering how using social media can boost your language learning process, read on to find the answer!  Social media enhances knowledge sharing Social media is active learning, which means that users participate directly with their …

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How to Tell the Difference Between Japanese and Chinese Language and Culture

April 29, 2022 / 8 minutes of reading

To many people, it may be difficult to tell the difference between Japanese and Chinese culture. However, the two countries are as different as American culture and Indian culture. Once you have identified the basic differences, it will be easier to distinguish between the two cultures. Understanding a bit more about the social cues and the language of Japan and China will help you better understand the profound differences between these two ancient cultures.  In this article, we will highlight three key differences between Japanese and Chinese cultures: social manners, cuisine, and language.  1. Difference between Japanese and Chinese social …

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Chinese Grammar Might Be Easier Than You Think: A Beginner’s Guide To Basic Chinese Sentence Structures 

January 14, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

The belief that Chinese grammar is difficult is a MYTH!  While Chinese is one of the most difficult languages in the world due to its unique, complicated writing system and vocabulary, Chinese grammar is actually not that complex. It’s straightforward, easy to grasp, and only gets a bit tricky when you start learning advanced topics. As a beginner, you’ll find Chinese grammar much simpler than you thought it would be!  This article will prove just that through the top 6 basic Chinese sentence structures. Let’s check them out! 6 Most basic Chinese sentence structures  The following six sentence structures are …

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What You Should Know about The New 3.0 HSK Test 

January 12, 2022 / 6 minutes of reading

If you’re learning Chinese, you have probably heard about the HSK test. It’s an exam to test your proficiency in Chinese. But what exactly do you know about the HSK?  If it takes you more than a minute to find an answer, chances are you don’t really have a good grasp of the HSK, let alone a new HSK version, HSK 3.0. No worries. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the new HSK 3.0, the reasons why you should take the HSK test, and how you can prepare for the test.   What is the HSK test? The HSK, which …

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