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How to use punctuation in Chinese
Why is the Chinese full stop a circle, and why are there two kinds of comma? Learn how Chinese punctuation works with examples, pinyin and translations.
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How does the education system work in China?
From kindergarten to university, explore China's education system, find out what the gaokao is and learn the Chinese words for each stage.
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中秋节快乐！Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
中秋节 [zhōngqiūjié] is the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China's most important traditional celebrations.
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HSK 3.0 now has an official launch date: December 13, 2026
Chinese Testing International has now announced that the new HSK 3.0 exam will officially be held on December 13, 2026, and that from 2027, HSK 3.0 will replace the current HSK 2.0 system.
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Back to school! HSK 3.0 vocabulary to talk about your studies
If you’re starting the school year and learning Chinese, the new HSK 3.0 features several words and expressions to help you talk about your studies.
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Which 10 words from HSK2 3.0 will you definitely use in China?
The HSK2 3.0 2026 includes many terms and expressions that are particularly useful for traveling in China, from transportation, hotels, and restaurants to shopping, and directions.
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HSK 3.0: new pilot test on 20 September 2026
A new global HSK 3.0 pilot test for levels 1 to 6 will take place on 20 September 2026. However, regular HSK exams in 2026 will still follow the HSK 2.0 format.
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15 words to talk about summer in Chinese
🥵 Feeling the heat this summer? 💦 Cool off with these essential Chinese words to survive the summer!
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10 current Chinese terms from the new HSK 3.0 2026
The new HSK 3.0 2026 includes very modern terms related to the internet, technology, online shopping and digital life.
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Words leaving HSK in 2026, but that you should still know
The new HSK 3.0 has restructured the vocabulary you need for exams, meaning some words from the old HSK 2.0 are no longer on the official lists. But watch out: just because a word won’t come up in the exam doesn't mean you shouldn't learn it.
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HSK2 3.0 2026: the easiest level in the new HSK?
Compared to HSK1, the new HSK2 3.0 2026 includes just 200 new words. Let’s explore why it might be the most accessible level in the new HSK.
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10 New HSK1 3.0 Words for 2026 You Should Learn
The new HSK1 3.0 includes more than 80 new terms compared with the old HSK levels.