Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Labor Day in Dalian Posted by sasha on Oct 22, 2013
Our short video series about Dalian – a coastal city in northeast China – continues with a tour around some of the city’s many squares, a trip to the beach, and a stop in an art gallery housed in an old Russian building. 劳动节 – láo dòng jié Labor Day 五一 – wǔ yī 5/1…
Better Know an… Autonomous Region (Guangxi) Posted by sasha on Oct 15, 2013
Our long, strange trip around the Middle Kingdom continues, as we visit all of the provinces, municipalities, SARs, and autonomous regions that make up this massive country. Last time, we reviewed all of our progress so far and explored the fascinating land of Inner Mongolia. Today, we’re heading back down south to check out Guangxi…
How to Survive a Chinese Tour Group Posted by sasha on Oct 11, 2013
Getting stuck on a Chinese tour bus is probably one of the worst things you can do as a traveler. Unfortunately, it happened to us one day in Dalian. Learn how to survive this horrific experience. 不用，谢谢 – bú yòng, xiè xiè No thanks. 这是第一站，但是因为我们是外国人, 我们进不去. zhè shì dì yí zhàn, dàn shì yīn wèi…
20 Common Chinese Dishes Posted by sasha on Oct 9, 2013
If you’ve ever been in a real Chinese restaurant before (by that I mean one that’s actually in China), I’m sure you know that awkward feeling of not being able to understand anything on the menu. While plenty of restaurants in China fix their menus up with pictures and others translate the names of dishes…
A Rainy Day in Dalian Posted by sasha on Sep 30, 2013
Dalian is one of the most popular tourist destinations in northeast China. While most people visit in the summer months to hit the beach, there’s more to do than just lay out and go swimming – especially on a rainy day when those things really aren’t viable options. Check out some of the city’s squares…
At the Market – Fruit Posted by sasha on Sep 15, 2013
We’re continuing our journey through the aisles of your local Chinese market here to help you with your grocery shopping needs. Last time, we learned a lot of useful vocabulary about vegetables – here’s that post in case you missed it. That’s one important part of a balanced diet, but we can’t forget about fruit…
Beijing Botanical Gardens Posted by sasha on Aug 30, 2013
Escape from the concrete jungle of Beijing and take a trip out to the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Explore the grounds, the greenhouse, and the Buddhist temple in this short video tour. 西山 – xī shān Western Hills 北京植物园 – běi jīng zhí wù yuán Beijing Botanical Gardens 一日游 – yí rì yóu day trip 休息…