Chinese Adjectives Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2017
Learning adjectives is an important aspect of studying any language. After all, you need adjectives to describe people, places, and things. Building up your vocabulary with more and more adjectives will help increase your fluency in no time. A great way to learn adjectives is to learn two opposite words at the same time. We’re…
Golden Temple Video Tour Posted by sasha on Mar 13, 2017
Another excellent day trip out of Kunming is the beautiful Golden Temple (金殿公园 – jīn diàn gōng yuán). This is a great place to get out of the concrete jungle, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy exploring an ancient Taoist temple inside a huge park. Take a short video tour of the Golden Temple here:
Kunming Day Trips – Golden Temple Park Posted by sasha on Mar 9, 2017
There are tons of great day trips you can take out of the Spring City of Kunming. In addition to hiking up in the Western Hills, another excellent choice is combining a visit to the Golden Temple Park with a stop at the Botanical Gardens. With an early start, you can easily check out both…
Buying Groceries in Chinese Posted by sasha on Mar 7, 2017
Doing your grocery shopping in Chinese is a great and practical way to put your skills to use. First of all, you can make your grocery list in Chinese. Check that post for some vocabulary charts on vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, everyday items, and clothing. Once you have your list ready, it’s time to go…
Xu Bing: An Introduction Posted by Ayana on Mar 6, 2017
Xu Bing is a Chinese artist who has been creating works of wonder, blending Chinese traditions with contemporary art. The complex relationship between language (语言Yǔyán) and meaning has been a central preoccupation of his art. For over 40 years, he has attempted to discover Chinese culture (文化Wénhuà) through calligraphy. He is fascinated by the way…
Chinese Grocery List Posted by sasha on Mar 2, 2017
Making a grocery list is one of those boring, mundane tasks that’s just a part of life. If you’re like me, going to the market without a list usually spells disaster. You end up with a bunch of things you don’t need (giant bag of chips), and somehow manage to forget those essential items (toilet…
10 Awesome “How to” Chinese Posts Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2017
Learning a new language is never easy, nor is traveling or living in a country where you don’t speak the language. That’s why we’re always trying to make things easier for you when it comes to speaking Chinese and doing everyday tasks in China. From vocabulary lists, to grammar-heavy posts, to cultural tidbits, we strive…