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Year of the Horse
2026 marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse, starting on 17 February 2026, according to the lunar calendar.
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New HSK1 3.0 (2026): vocabulary changes and downloadable PDF
If you’re still preparing for the HSK1 as usual… you might want to take a beat. Because the HSK has changed… a lot. In 2026, HSK 3.0 officially lands, and the number of words, the grammar, and even the way you start learning to speak Chinese are no longer the same.
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New HSK 3.0 (2026): vocabulary, levels, exams and official textbooks
It’s finally official! The new HSK 3.0 is now underway, and – be warned – with it come major changes. In this article, we compare all the new features with HSK 2.0 and the 2021 release of HSK 3.0.
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"Chinesesimple", "Chinese simple" or "Chinesimple"?
If you’ve wound up here on the hunt for Chinesimple, Chinese simple, or similar… don’t worry, you’re not alone.
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Christmas in China?
In the Western world, December means Christmas, but… Does the festive period take over China in the same way? The short answer is: not exactly.
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Essential winter vocabulary to get you through the colder months
Whether you’re in Beijing, where temperatures can drop to -10 degrees, or in Shanghai, where the lowest temperatures usually hover around 2 degrees, today’s vocab will come in handy when you splurge on that padded coat or treat yourself to a warm 奶茶 nǎichá (milk tea).
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Introduction to Chinese etymology
In today’s article, we’re going to look at ten characters with truly captivating etymologies. Delving into the etymology of Chinese characters is not only very interesting, but it is also an excellent way to memorize them.
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Were there geishas in China?
The image of the geisha is usually associated with Japan。 However, in Chinese history we find similar prominent figures within the arts and entertainment: the 歌妓 [gējì], the 乐妓 [yuèjì], and the 名妓 [míngjì].
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20 phrases you should learn for HSK1
HSK Level 1—the most basic level of the official Chinese exam—includes essential vocabulary and simple structures that allow you to introduce yourself, ask basic questions, and navigate everyday situations.
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Basic food vocabulary in Chinese
Warning: this article will make you hungry! That’s because today, we’re going to learn some food-related vocabulary (食物 [shíwù])!
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How to learn Chinese
It’s no secret: Chinese is a difficult language. Whether you’re planning to start or have already begun, here are some essential tips to help you get off on the right foot, avoid frustration, and enjoy the wonderful journey of learning this incredible language.
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Mid autumn festival
中秋节快乐！Today China celebrates its second most important festival after Chinese New Year: the Mid-Autumn Festival (literally, 中 [zhōng] means “middle” and 秋 [qiū] means “autumn”). It is also known as the Moon Festival.