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Things You Should to Know about Chinese Drinking Culture

Survive Chinese Business Dinners in 2025: A Practical Guide Nervous about your upcoming Chinese business dinner in 2025? Don't worry - you're not alone. As Beijing's leading Mandarin school, we've helped countless professionals navigate this crucial aspect of Chinese business culture. Here's what you really need to know. Get Your Free Chinese Dining Survival Guide! [...]

The Year of the Rooster 2017

 2017  year of the Rooster According to the Chinese calendar, the year 2017 is the year of the Rooster (鸡年, jī nián), starting from January 28th, and ending on February 15th, 2018.  Spring Festival (春节,chūn jié), falls on January 28, 2017, It is the most important annual event in China. Chinese people [...]

Unlock the Hidden Power of Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in Chinese Culture

🎯 Quick Answer: Chinese Lucky & Unlucky Numbers Lucky Numbers (吉利数字) 2 Pairs 好事成双 6 Smooth 六六大顺 8 WEALTH 发财 9 Eternal 长久 Unlucky Number (不吉利数字) 4 Death (死 sǐ) Avoided in floors, phones, addresses Lucky And Unlucky Numbers in Chinese Culture: Complete Guide 2025 Understand Chinese Number Symbolism, Meanings, and Cultural Significance 💡 Chinese [...]

Top Ten Places in Beijing With Detailed Tourist Guide

Top 10 Beijing Tourist Attractions With Detailed Tourist Guide (2025 Updated) Your Complete Guide to Exploring China's Capital City 🎯 Guide Highlights Complete 2025 Beijing travel guide covering 10 must-visit attractions with updated tickets, transportation, and insider tips. Save time and avoid crowds with our expert routes and detailed practical information. Beijing is an enormous [...]

Learn Chinese in Beijing

Learn Chinese in Beijing 2025 💡 Learn Chinese in Beijing: 2025 Key Advantages Authentic Mandarin Environment: Beijing is ideal for mastering standard Mandarin (Putonghua) as the local dialect forms its basis, unlike many southern cities with distinct local dialects. Unrivaled Historical & Cultural Hub: Immerse yourself in 3,000+ years of history with iconic sites [...]

Chinese Zodiac Signifies Character!

Chinese Zodiac: A Comprehensive Cultural Guide Understanding the Chinese Zodiac When you take Chinese language courses in Beijing, one of the first personal questions you might hear is "Nǐ shǔ shénme? (你属什么?)" - "What is your Chinese zodiac?" The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao (生肖), is based on a twelve-year cycle, with each year [...]

Chinese Class for Money from Beijing

Chinese Class for Money from Beijing Learn Chinese money! When buying things in Beijing, or other places in China, using Rmb, have you thought about what is shown on the back of China’s bills? Today's Mandarin Chinese class is about Chinese money. 100 Yuan-- the Great Hall of the People ( 人民大会堂 rénmíndàhuìtáng ) The [...]

40 Most Common Chinese Radicals

What Are Chinese Radicals? The Importance of Mandarin Radicals How Chinese Radicals Convey Meaning The Impact of Chinese Radicals Tips for Learning Chinese Radicals Cultural and Philosophical Significance Most Common Chinese Radicals List   Understanding Most Common Chinese Radicals A Deep Dive into Their Cultural and Educational Significance (2025 Updated) Chinese radicals are building blocks [...]

Meng Jiangnu

Meng Jiangnu In the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC), there is a beautiful young lady named Meng Jiangnu; she married with Fan Qiliang. Unfortunately, at wedding ceremony night, Fan was taken away by force to build the Great Wall. One year later, Meng Jiangnu made clothes for Fan Qiliang and began her long-distance wading to find [...]

The Legend of Lady White Snake

The Legend of Lady White Snake It tells of two snakes, one white and the other green. The snakes after studying magic for thousands of years managed to transform themselves into beautiful women. One day, they took a stroll as a woman around West Lake. During their stroll, it began to rain and the [...]

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