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Spring Festival 2023: 6 Things You Need to Know
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The Importance Of Guanxi In China
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2020: Year of the Metal Rat
2020 is the year of the Rat. We’re saying goodbye to the Year of the Pig and welcoming the symbol of the new year – the Metal Rat! Origins of the Chinese Zodiac Chinese astrology is represented with twelve zodiac signs, including the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. There is […]
6 Things NEVER to Give as Gifts in China
If you happen to buy gifts in China for your Chinese friends, you should be really careful. There are several items that Chinese people would never consider as presents, and you might unintentionally hurt someone. What are these items? Why people don’t give them as gifts in China? Let’s find out. 1. 钟 (zhōng) Clock […]
3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained
3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained Superstition, Honour and Tradition all play their part at a Chinese wedding. Here’s 3 Simple Facts About Chinese Weddings to keep you in the know. Unfortunately, nowadays in China, especially in the cities, a traditional Chinese wedding can hardly be seen anymore. In modern society, weddings are usually celebrated by […]
Why Chinese People Are Addicted to Mobile Phones | 3 Reasons
3 Reasons Why Chinese People Are Addicted to Mobile Phones Why are Chinese people so addicted to their mobile phones? You will find 3 reasons in this article. Nowadays mobile phones have become an inalienable part of our daily life. In modern society, mobile phones bring a lot of convenience to our life and provide […]
7 Most Common Face Shapes in Chinese
There’re so many types of face shapes! Round, square, oval, diamond, heart… Today, let’s look at the names of 7 most common face shapes in Chinese. 1. 蛋型脸 (Dànxíng Liǎn), or Egg-shaped Face Egg-shaped pace is also known as 瓜子脸 (guāzǐliǎn), or oval-shaped face, where 瓜子 (guāzǐ) means “melon seeds”. It’s viewed to be […]
