Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Chinese Names for European Countries Posted by sasha on Sep 23, 2015
We’re going all around the world to learn the Chinese names for different countries, states, provinces, cities – you name it! In case you missed the previous posts, here are links to catch you up: Chinese Names for the 50 United States Chinese Names for Canadian Provinces, Territories, and Major Cities Chinese Names for South…
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…
Mother’s Day in China Posted by sasha on May 10, 2015
Today is Mother’s Day (母亲节 – mǔ qīn jié), a day to celebrate all of the wonderful moms of the world. According to the People’s Daily, “despite originating in the United States, people in China accept the holiday without hesitation because it is in line with the country’s traditional ethics – respect for the elderly…
In the (Chinese) Kitchen Posted by sasha on Apr 28, 2015
I love to cook, and one of the things I miss most about home is being able to walk into the local grocery store, understand everything on the shelves, and then cook up a tasty meal in the kitchen. As is the case with many aspects of daily life here, things are just not so…
Chinese Names for 50 Famous Foreign Companies Posted by sasha on Feb 10, 2015
Whenever I introduce myself to Chinese people, I usually get a nice laugh for my silly name – it literally translates as “Happy Field” (田乐 – tián lè). This is fine for a goofy English-teaching, blogging, backpacking hippie such as myself, but for foreign companies looking to do business in China, you probably don’t want…
Understanding Chinese Names Posted by sasha on Feb 9, 2015
Choosing a Chinese name is tough, even for Chinese people. Just read this article about a young couple’s struggle to choose a proper name for their baby girl. Many things must be taken into consideration when naming a child and it can get quite complicated. This is why plenty of people are happy to pay…
Great Ways to Learn Chinese – FluentU Posted by sasha on Sep 26, 2014
For the past few months, I’ve been introducing some great ways to learn Chinese online. There are tons of resources out there that can make your Chinese studies easier and more interesting. First of all, make sure you’re learning a new Chinese word every day with us. Then, check out any of the past posts…