How to Use 囧 in Chinese Slang (and What Does It Mean?)
When I first came across the character (jiǒng), I couldn’t tell if it was a real one since it looked…
Clothing in Chinese: 76 Terms for Attire and Accessories
Identifying different (yī fu) or clothes in Chinese is essential (and common) in the day-to-day. Whether you’re shopping for a…
90+ Alcoholic Drinks in Chinese (Plus Chinese Drinking Culture Tips)
Want to really impress your Chinese friends? Next time you go to a bar, order a mojito or cosmo…. in…
8 Must-know Qingming Festival Words in Chinese
The Qingming Festival ( — qīng míng jié) is an over 2,500-year-old holiday where families pay respect to their deceased…
Drinks in Chinese: 85 Useful Vocabulary Terms to Quench Your Thirst
Every now and then, you probably get stumped when you try to order something outside of your usual. Rather than…
14 Chinese Words with 心 for Valentine’s Day
Similar to English, tons of Chinese words and phrases feature “heart,” or 心 (xīn). So in the spirit of Valentine’s…
Lessons in Learning Chinese: Pete Jackson
This week in our Lessons in Learning Chinese series, we feature Pete Jackson. In his own words: Hi, my name…
