Chinese Culture Archives | That's Mandarin Blog

In posts from this category, we try to present the Chinese view on life and culture – both modern and traditional. We hope that by learning more about it, you will learn to see & explain things from the “Chinese”point of view!

Essensial Chinese Grammar for Beginners: 比 [bǐ]

Essential Chinese Grammar for Beginners: 比 [bǐ]

That's MandarinMarch 24, 20201-Minute Chinese Videos, Chinese Culture0

Many students are struggling with Chinese grammar, especially beginners. That’s all right! We’re here to help! Starting from this week,...

2020: Year of the Metal Rat

That's MandarinJanuary 3, 2020Chinese Culture0

2020 is the year of the Rat. We’re saying goodbye to the Year of the Pig and welcoming the symbol...

6 Things NEVER to Give as Gifts in China

That's MandarinDecember 2, 2019Chinese Culture0

If you happen to buy gifts in China for your Chinese friends, you should be really careful. There are several...

Is China A Place For Newly Grads?

That's MandarinNovember 20, 2019Chinese Culture, Chinese Mentality0

In 2018, about 8.2 million students graduated from Chinese universities. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security...

3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained

VanyaSeptember 5, 2019Chinese Culture, Chinese Mentality0

3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained Superstition, Honour and Tradition all play their part at a Chinese wedding. Here’s 3 Simple...

Why Chinese People Are Addicted to Mobile Phones | 3 Reasons

Thomas MAugust 20, 2019Chinese Culture, Modern China0

3 Reasons Why Chinese People Are Addicted to Mobile Phones Why are Chinese people so addicted to their mobile phones?...

7 Most Common Face Shapes in Chinese

redhairmasaMay 14, 2019Modern China0

There’re so many types of face shapes! Round, square, oval, diamond, heart… Today, let’s look at the names of 7...

Top Chinese Rock Bands

redhairmasaMarch 25, 2019Modern China0

Do you like music? What are your favorite bands? Some people say, a sure way to know more about country...

Top Chinese Horror Movies, Part II

redhairmasaMarch 21, 2019Chinese Movies0

Are a you a horror movie fan? Have you watched the movies we recommended last week yet? Because this week,...

Top Chinese Horror Movies

redhairmasaMarch 14, 2019Chinese Movies0

Do you like horror movies? Halloween is still far away, but who says we must have a proper occasion just...

Modern Social Groups in China, Part II

redhairmasaMarch 5, 2019Modern China0

Last week, we looked at a few Modern Social Groups in China. Today, let’s have a look at five more!...

Modern Social Groups in China

redhairmasaFebruary 28, 2019Modern China0

A few weeks ago, we already talked about modern social groups in China – from the perspective of one talented...

Social Labels in China 2.0, Part II

redhairmasaJanuary 29, 2019Modern China0

The times are changing – and so is the Chinese society. One Chinese artist tried to express what modern social labels in China look like....

Social Labels in China 2.0

redhairmasaJanuary 17, 2019Modern China0

A few years ago, some social labels in China became so popular, they even made their way into Chinese language textbooks....

Year of the Pig: Pigs in Chinese Culture

nikandreyevasJanuary 2, 2019Traditional Chinese Culture0

According to the Chinese calendar, 2019 is going to be the “Year of the Pig”. So today, let’s look at pigs...

History of New Year in China

nikandreyevasJanuary 2, 2019Traditional Chinese Culture0

The word 元旦 yuándàn, which refers to the first day of the New Year in China, has a long history....

Top 5 Most Popular Dog Breeds in China

redhairmasaOctober 18, 2018Modern China0

Dogs in China are getting really popular — almost every Chinese family now owns a cute dog! Having a dog...

5 Chinese Habits That Puzzle Foreigners

VanyaOctober 16, 2018Chinese Mentality0

Foreigners in China often experience a cultural shock, because some Chinese habits and ways of living are just beyond their understanding. For example, Chinese people’s...

Chinese Golden Week Holidays

Nika SeSeptember 27, 2018Traditional Chinese Culture0

Next week it’s going to be a long, 7-day holiday in China – the National Day holiday (国庆节 Guóqìngjié), often referred...

Things Chinese People Would Say No To

VanyaSeptember 13, 2018Chinese Mentality0

Every culture has its unique features, and people from different cultural backgrounds have different understandings of etiquette and manners. Nevertheless,...

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