PandaistinLingaistThe Art of Choosing a Chinese Given Name: Tips, Traditions, and TrendsIn Chinese culture, there is a traditional naming convention that is followed when choosing a name for a child (or for oneself if one…Mar 24Mar 24
PandaistinLingaistChinese Surnames — What Are the Most Common Surnames and Origins?As one of the oldest cultures in the world, China boasts a unique history, and this is most evident in the country’s names. Chinese…Mar 24Mar 24
PandaistinLingaistChinese Numbers Part IV: More Number Usages in MandarinNumbers have many uses. In our previous article on Chinese numbers, we talked about two of the most common and important usages for…Mar 24Mar 24
PandaistinLingaistChinese Numbers Part III: A Guide for Basic Number Usages in MandarinIn the previous two articles in our series for Chinese numbers (click here for I and II), we provided a complete guide for rules and…Mar 23Mar 23
PandaistinLingaistChinese Numbers Part II: A Guide for Numbers Above 1000 in MandarinBefore reading this article, make sure you finished reading Chinese Numbers Part I, for a fundamental introduction to Chinese characters…Mar 23Mar 23
PandaistinLingaistChinese Numbers Part I: A Guide for Numbers up to 1000 in MandarinNumbers are everywhere in our life, and our life is built on top of numbers.Mar 23Mar 23
PandaistinLingaistHow to Say “How Are You” in ChineseWhen we say hi to people, especially to those we know, we often ask “How are you?”Mar 22Mar 22
PandaistinLingaistA Brief Introduction to HSKIf you are learning Mandarin Chinese, or need to demonstrate your mastery of the language, you likely have had to take the HSK exam. This…Mar 22Mar 22
PandaistinLingaistHow to Ask Questions in ChineseHow to ask questions in Chinese, well, that’s a great question!Mar 22Mar 22
PandaistinLingaistEverything about the Chinese Zodiac — Chinese Astrology and Traditional CalendarThe Chinese zodiac is no doubt an important element of Chinese culture, and it’s also an interesting topic too!Mar 21Mar 21