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Chinese Idioms Vol. 7 Posted by sasha on Dec 5, 2013
It’s been a while since we’ve talked about Chinese idioms here on the blog, so here are some links for you to check out from past posts: Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 In each of those posts, we talked about three Chinese idioms. While there are thousands of…
Chairman Mao – Great Leap Forward Posted by sasha on Dec 3, 2013
The story of Chairman Mao continues here at the Chinese blog. In case you missed the first three posts, here are the links with a short recap: From Birth to the PRC: Learn about Mao’s early life with a basic timeline that highlights all of the important events. Early Years of the PRC: After establishing…
Top 10 Places in Beijing – Qianmen to Jingshan Posted by sasha on Nov 29, 2013
We’re already half-way through our countdown of the Top 10 places in Beijing. Here’s a recap for those of you who’ve missed out: 10. Wudaokou – the student haunt of the Chinese capital. 9. 798 – a hip and trendy district full of art galleries and cafes. 8. Gulou – also known as the Drum…
Thanksgiving Day in Chinese Posted by sasha on Nov 28, 2013
Today is Thanksgiving in the USA, and I’m on the other side of the world in Vietnam. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little homesick, and as much as I love phở and Vietnamese food in general, I’m bummed to not be eating turkey with my family and watching my beloved Detroit…
Changabi Mountain (North Side) Posted by sasha on Nov 23, 2013
Take an epic train ride from Beijing all the way up to Changbai Mountain in Jilin province to admire the wondrous Heavenly Lake. Hike along through forests, along streams, and around waterfalls to experience some of China’s best natural beauty. 我们先坐火车从北京到沈阳北站 wǒ men xiān zuò huǒ chē cóng běi jīng dào shén yáng běi zhàn…
At the Market – Meat & Seafood Posted by sasha on Nov 20, 2013
Grocery shopping in a local market in China can be an intense experience – strange looking things, an array of funky smells, and packages covered in Chinese characters. For many foreigners living in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, this can prove to be too much. Rather than figure out how to do their shopping in…
Chairman Mao – Hundred Flowers and Anti-Rightist Movements Posted by sasha on Nov 18, 2013
In our last post about Chairman Mao, we talked about reforms during the early years of the PRC. From the get-go, Mao had big plans for the new China, as he announced major marriage and land reforms. He had launched China’s first Five Year Plan (1953-1958), which aimed to eliminate China’s dependence on the USSR…