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10 Great Posts for Intermediate Chinese Learners Posted by sasha on Jul 21, 2015
Last year, I put together a little highlight reel of sorts with “10 Great Posts for Beginners” here on the Chinese blog. By following the links in that post, you can: learn about the pinyin system, get an introduction to the tones, learn how to say hello/goodbye, and much more. Seeing as how this blog…
The 18 Oddities of Yunnan Posted by sasha on Jul 15, 2015
We’ve been talking about Yunnan province a lot here on the blog lately. After all, I did just wrap up a year of living and working there. Those who missed out can see those posts here – Part One and Part Two. In addition to being home to many stunning landscapes and colorful ethnic minorities…
One Year in Yunnan (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jul 9, 2015
I’ve had an amazing year living, working, and traveling in Yunnan province. In case you missed it, check out part one to discover the capital of Kunming, tourist hot spots Dali and Lijiang, the epic Tiger Leaping Gorge, and more. While all of the places we covered last time were north of the capital, for…
One Year in Yunnan (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jul 7, 2015
After over four years of living in Beijing, I decided to head south for cleaner air and better weather to live in Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan. I had a great job, nice apartment, and an amazing circle of friends, all of which were tough to leave behind. Before we even got to Kunming…
Kunming Bird and Flower Market Posted by sasha on Jul 2, 2015
Throughout China, you’ll find plenty of quirky and unique markets. One fine example is the Bird & Flower Market (花鸟市场 – huā niǎo shì chǎng) located in Kunming. Just off the major pedestrian shopping street of Zhengyi Road, you can find this maze of stalls specializing in – you guessed it – birds and flowers…
Job Titles in Chinese Posted by sasha on Jun 30, 2015
One of the most common questions you’ll get from people in China is “What’s your job?” (你做什么工作? – nǐ zuò shén me gōng zuò?) To answer, you simply say “I’m a…”(我是… – wǒ shì) plus your job title. 我是老师 To help you out, here are 25 common job titles in Chinese: accountant (会计 – kuài…
Streets, Beats and Eats – Kunming Posted by sasha on Jun 25, 2015
Explore the “Streets, Beats & Eats” of China’s Spring City. Take in the local culture at Green Lake Park, munch on “over the bridge” rice noodles, stroll around a night market, and take in some of the city’s best nightlife and live music. “Welcome to Kunming, China’s Spring City. Our trip begins at the Green…