Have you ever heard of stinky tofu coffee? What happens when coffee collides with the mystical powers of China?
When the iconic western beverage of coffee meets the classic eastern drink of tea, the result is the perfect balance of yin and yang – tea coffee.…
Hey! Reading month is coming up! All you Chinese learners out there, check out these three kinds of books! Let’s level up our Chinese together!!
If you are new to Chinese, try starting with bilingual versions of classic works! For example, The Little Prince, which is not only a good healing book, but also has relatively simple text content.…
老师(Lǎo shī), 师父(Shī fù) or 师傅(Shī fù) are all honorific titles in Chinese. Can they be used interchangeably?
老师(Lǎo shī) can be directly translated as “teacher”, in ancient China it was called 先生(Xiān shēng) and represented someone with strong expertise in a particular subject or field, corresponding to students.…
Did you learn how to select a fitting Chinese name from our last tutorial? While the basic naming method may not have met everyone’s expectations, this advanced version will definitely meet your customized needs. Let’s take a look together!
Your Chinese name can comprise:
Male names: 明 (Míng) – Bright, 思 (Sī) – Thoughts, 翔 (Xiáng) – Glide, 鹏 (Péng) – Huge Bird, 涛 (Tāo) – Waves, 峰 (Fēng) – Peak, 宇 (Yǔ) – Universe, 仁 (Rén) – Benevolent, 逸 (Yì) – Leisurely, 超 (Chāo) – Surpass.…
March falls in Spring in China, and last month we learned a children’s song: “Where is Spring“, do you still remember how to sing it? Today, we are going to learn another Chinese nursery rhyme about Spring: “The Little Swallow”.
yànzi 燕子 n.…
Have you been following any trending drama events lately? If so, do you know any Chinese words about trending drama events? Here are five must-know Chinese words you won’t want to miss.
Xi jing 戏 精 Drama Queen
Refers to people who act out of character, behave absurdly, and are theatrical.…
How to quickly integrate into the Chinese-learning environment? Having a Chinese name might be a good place to start! Check out some of the popular naming techniques that are used!
Literal translation is the easiest way to get a Chinese name, so that you can keep your English name intact.…
Do you know that China dropped its quarantine requirements for international arrivals starting January 8th? How long has it been since you’ve been to the beautiful country? Next time when you visit the country, it’s suggested that you choose these following emerging cities rather than Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou! …
Do you know that the way to greet others has changed a lot recently in China? In the past, Chinese people would greet each other by saying something like: Hello! Have you eaten today? But now, they say “Did you test positive for COVID-19?” instead.
What made it change?…
Learn Chinese anywhere and anytime! If you or your children are interested in learning the language, you can find suitable online Chinese lessons based on different age groups on our website. You will find Chinese learning can be so fun!
Christmas is coming soon. Have you prepared Christmas presents for your family and friends yet?…
After 25 days of fierce competition, Argentina and France are the two finalists who will be competing for the World Cup title in the final match on December 18th.
China will also “appear” in the World Cup final…off the court, as the Lusail Stadium, venue of the final match, was constructed by a Chinese company.…
Hi dear friends, long time no see! Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner! Have you prepared roast turkeys yet? Thanksgiving is a traditional festival in the Western world, but do you know there are also some festivals about expressing gratitude in China?
Gǎn ēn jié 感恩节 Thanksgiving Day
Gǎn ēn jié kuài lè!…
Learn Chinese online anywhere and anytime! If you or your children are interested in learning the language, you can find suitable Chinese lessons based on different age groups on our website. You will find Chinese learning can be so fun!
With this year’s Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, are you already preparing delicious meals and roast turkeys?…
头 (tóu), 手臂 (shǒubì), 脚 (jiǎo)…
Do you have any idea what these Chinese words mean?
A hint: these are all body parts of you. Today we will learn how to say these body parts in Chinese through a short and catchy song.
Show this video to your child and sing along with them!…
What fruit do you like to eat? Is it watermelon? pineapple? Or banana? Do you want to know how to say these fruits in Chinese? Today we are going to learn some Chinese knowledge about fruit through a lovely, catchy song. Let’s get start!
Language points you need to master
shuǐguǒ 水果 fruit; fruits
Wǒmen yào duō chī shūcài hé shuǐguǒ.…
In the last article, you learned the song and the slogan which reflects the spirit of the World Cup:“One World, One Dream”. Can you and your children sing it yet? Besides football, what other ball games do you and your kids like to play in daily life?…
The Chinese teachers at eChineseLearning often encounter the age-old problem relating to 不 (bù), and 没 (méi). When the teacher asks certain questions to which the answer could be ‘no’, many non-Chinese native students would use the wrong negation word to answer.
For example, let’s take the question ‘Jīntiān nǐ qù xuéxiào ma?…
Dear parents, if your child is learning Chinese now, it’s better for him or her to learn how to use the “bǎ 把” sentence and the “bèi 被” sentence structure correctly, and how to switch between them flexibly. It will make your kid’s Chinese expressions more authentic.…
