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10 Things to Do in Kunming Posted by sasha on Jun 18, 2015
Check out 10 great things to do in Kunming – China’s Spring City. Take in the local culture at the Green Lake, go for a hike in the Western Hills, sample delicious Yunnan cuisine, and party like a rock star at night. 翠湖公园 – cuì hú gōng yuán Green Lake Park 圆通寺 – yuán tōng…
Chinese Summer Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Jun 16, 2015
Summer is fast approaching, as children finish up their exams and parents scramble to schedule family vacations and summer camps. For Chinese kids, the learning never stops. While the summer holiday provides a much-needed break from the long days and stacks of homework at their school, there will most certainly be extra classes during the…
Canadian Provinces, Territories, and Cities in Chinese Posted by sasha on Jun 8, 2015
Recently, I posted the Chinese names for all 50 states in America. Someone commented that they would like to learn how to say all of the provinces and territories of Canada in Chinese as well. You want it, you got it! We want to give our readers content that is useful and helpful to them when…
My New Home – Kunming Posted by sasha on Jun 3, 2015
After over 4 years living and working in Beijing, I packed my life into a backpack and set off on a gap year trip around the US, SE Asia, and China. Needing to slow down a bit and save some money, we ended up in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province. It’s been great…
All 50 US States in Chinese Posted by sasha on Jun 1, 2015
If you’re American, there’s one question you’ll always be asked from curious people in China when they find out you’re from the US of A: “Which state are you from?” (你是哪个州的? – nǐ shì nǎ ge zhōu de) Although the average Chinese person on the street could only name 5-10 states, there is a Chinese…
One Day in Zhuhai Posted by sasha on May 28, 2015
It’s a quick and easy boat ride from Shenzhen over to Zhuhai, one of China’s first SEZs and a popular tourist destination. Take a stroll along the shore, check out the Fisher Girl statue, and explore the walking street at night for food and drink. 珠海 – zhū hǎi Zhuhai 操场 – cāo chǎng playground…
In the (Chinese) Kitchen – Cooking Terms Posted by sasha on May 26, 2015
We’ve already spent a good amount of time in the Chinese kitchen, learning the words for kitchen appliances as well as dishes, utensils, and more. Now that you’ve got everything you need, it’s time to learn some useful Chinese vocabulary for cooking: Preparation peel (剥 – bō) cut (切 – qiè) slice (切片 – qiē…