A Brief Introduction to HSK

2022-10-18 If you are learning Mandarin Chinese, or need to demonstrate your mastery of the language, you likely have had to take the HSK exam. This article provides an overall introduction to HSK, explaining what the HSK is, and what it consists of. HSK is the abbreviation for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考...

How to Ask Questions in Chinese

2022-10-11 How to ask questions in Chinese, well, that's a great question! In our daily conversations, it is very common when it comes to ask questions. From saying hi by asking "How are you" to discussing complex matters, it's hard to proceed with our life without asking questions. An essential part of...

Everything about the Chinese Zodiac - Chinese Astrology and Traditional Calendar

2022-10-04 The Chinese zodiac is no doubt an important element of Chinese culture, and it's also an interesting topic! On the surface, the Chinese zodiac is about the twelve animals based on one's birth year, which you are probably already familiar with. But there's a lot more to it to explore, and if you...

Time, Days of The Week, and Dates in Chinese

2022-10-04Well, it's about time to talk about time! So pretty commonly in conversation, the time and date come up. It is a PRETTY important topic, especially if you don't want to be late. Learning how to tell time and dates in Chinese is an extremely important skill to learn. So, let's dive into what you n...