Archive for January, 2017
All About Spring Festival Posted by sasha on Jan 12, 2017
It’s an exciting time in China and Chinese communities around the world, as people are gearing up for the Spring Festival (春节 – chūn jié). Known to many as the Chinese New Year, this is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. The Spring Festival has a rich history as well as plenty of traditions…
New Year’s Resolution – Learn Chinese Posted by sasha on Jan 9, 2017
A new year is upon is, which for many people means making resolutions. Whether it’s to lose weight, quit smoking, or save money, these resolutions are all easy to make but tough to keep. One very popular New Year’s resolution is to learn a new language. Some want to do it for personal reasons, some to…
Chinese New Year Greetings Posted by Ayana on Jan 2, 2017
Happy New Year everybody! To help you celebrate, here are some Chinese New Year greetings for the 2017 calendar year and for the year of the rooster! 新年快乐 Xīnnián kuàilè = A generic, informal way to wish happy New Year, no matter which year it’s been referred to: 2017 or the rooster year. 新 means…