Learning Mandarin might feel intimidating at first, but you don’t have to master thousands of characters to start communicating. Just a few phrases can make your life in China much smoother — from shopping and traveling to making friends. 50 Useful Mandarin Phrases 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) – Hello 👋 早上好 (Zǎo shàng hǎo) – Good morning 🌅 晚上好 (Wǎn shàng hǎo) – Good...

Chinese Learning – Class 3: Ordering Food and Drinks Food is a big part of life in China. In this class, let’s learn how to order food and drinks. 🍜 Key Phrases 我要… (wǒ yào…) – I want… 请给我菜单 (qǐng gěi wǒ càidān) – Please give me the menu 一杯水 (yì bēi shuǐ) – A glass of water 一碗米饭 (yì wǎn mǐfàn)...

Chinese Learning – Class 2: Numbers and Counting Numbers are everywhere in daily life. In Class 2, we’ll learn how to count in Chinese. 🔢 Basic Numbers (0–10) 零 (líng) 0, 一 (yī) 1, 二 (èr) 2, 三 (sān) 3, 四 (sì) 4, 五 (wǔ) 5, 六 (liù) 6, 七 (qī) 7, 八 (bā) 8, 九 (jiǔ) 9, 十 (shí) 10 📅 Useful Phrases 一个 (yí gè) – One...

Wealthy, Educated Man Chooses to Live on the Streets Zhao Dian, a 32-year-old from China, has sparked widespread debate after abandoning an elite lifestyle to live as a homeless individual, surviving on just 100 yuan (US$14) a month. Despite his prestigious background — having lived in cities like Sydney, New York, Beijing, and Paris while earning multiple degrees in finance —...

Today we're continuing our journey exploring rooftops and terraces in Beijing, and after looking at ones around Sanlitun, the hutongs, and the Liangma River, we're now turning our attention to the CBD. Xun Terrace The newest place on this list, Xun Terrace only opened up earlier this year. Hidden away on the 25th floor of an office building near the Kerry Centre, here you...