When it comes to learning written Chinese characters, context is everything! Other than the fact that some words such as 面 (miàn) have multiple dictionary definitions, because Chinese is a …

Anyone can learn Chinese grammar.   With the a good dose of motivation, a steady and effective study routine, you should find yourself progressing and knowing Chinese faster than you …

Hello, LingQ community and other language learners around the world! My name is Kiandro Scavella, inspired language and culture enthusiast. I’m originally from The Bahamas, the land of sun, sea, …

Chinese poems are a great for improving your Chinese language skills. Chinese poetry is melodic and does a fantastic job emphasizing the tones. So if you need help with your …

In today’s globalized world, the interconnection between countries is getting narrower every day and the ability to establish relationships with people from different places is an extremely useful skill.   …

Learning Chinese is a journey spring-loaded with many twists and turns. There’s pinyin, hanzi, radicals and so much more behind this wonder of a language. However, one highlight I am …

If you’ve ever studied Chinese, then you are aware of just how frustrating tonal pronunciation can be at times. With a language like Chinese, it is important to pick only …

A little bit of Chinese slang vocabulary can go a long way.   Imagine, strolling along a Shanghai sidewalk or motoring along on a Taipei street.   Chatting with the …

Are you looking to improve your Chinese? If so, the best way to get your language skills up to speed is through meaningful content, as polyglot Steve Kaufmann always says. …

Chinese is a language packed with centuries of cultural wisdom and storytelling tradition. It’s only natural that there exists a slew of funny Chinese proverbs designed to give you a …