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Chinese Family Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Sep 21, 2017
Talking about your family is a great way to practice your Chinese at any level. However, the Chinese family tree is a bit complicated. Never fear, because we’re here to help! In this post you’ll learn all the Chinese family vocabulary you’ll ever need (and some that you won’t). Chinese Family Vocabulary Confused yet? As…
Visiting Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2017
While the city of Kunming is a fascinating place to visit, it’s nice to get out of the concrete jungle every once and a while if you live there. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options for 1-2 day trips. A short trip to Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú) is a great break…
A Short Trip to Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 18, 2017
There’s a lot to do in the Spring City of Kunming. There are also several great options for day trips, from hiking in the Western Hills to exploring the Golden Temple. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, though, you’ll want to head to the beautiful Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú). Let’s see…
Chengdu Day Three Video Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2017
Our 72-hour trip in Chengdu comes to an end with a day of exploring temples and churches. Check out the Wenshu Monastery, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the YMCA as well. Wind it all down with a dumpling party at the hostel to end your trip here. Check out the highlights from Day…
72 Hours in Chengdu (Part Three) Posted by sasha on Sep 11, 2017
Hopefully you’re not too drained from your first two days in Chengdu, because we’ve got one more to go. After visiting the pandas, eating mouth-numbing hot pot, and catching a performance of Sichuan opera on day two, the last day is a pretty relaxed one. You’ll visit a Buddhist temple and a few Catholic churches…
School Subjects in Chinese Posted by sasha on Sep 7, 2017
A new school year is underway in China, and students all across the country are busy with classes and homework. We’ve already learned a lot of useful Chinese school vocabulary in the last post. Now it’s time to learn about school subjects in Chinese. Vocabulary List Here’s a list of school subjects (学校科目 – xué…
Chinese School Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Sep 5, 2017
With the start of September, summer vacation is officially over in China. All across the country, students are donning their track suits, red scarves, and “Safety” (安全 – Ān quán) hats. That’s right, it’s time to head back to school (开课 – kāi kè)! There are also plenty of foreigners arriving in China for the first…