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10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Nanny Appreciation Week
10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Nanny Appreciation Week
Nanny Appreciation Week (September 24-30) is an excellent opportunity to show your nanny just how much you appreciate their hard work, dedication... -
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The Qixi Festival - Chinese Valentine's Day
The Qixi Festival - Chinese Valentine's Day
Did you know China has its own Valentine's Day called the Qixi Festival or Double 7th Day? This enchanting holiday falls on the 7th day of the ... -
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Same but Different - Dairy Food Names in Chinese
Same but Different - Dairy Food Names in Chinese
Welcome to the third installment of our captivating series, "Same But Different," where we delve into the intriguing world of linguistic divers... -
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Same but Different - Veggie Names in Chinese
Same but Different - Veggie Names in Chinese
Welcome to part 2 of Same but Different: Veggies Edition! Our previous blog post explored the fascinating world of fruits and their diverse names... -
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Same but Different - Fruit Names in Chinese
Same but Different - Fruit Names in Chinese
As a writer and creator of bilingual books, one of the significant challenges I encountered while writing was deciding on the vocabulary, espec... -
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Family Tree in Chinese (What to call your relatives)
Family Tree in Chinese (What to call your relatives)
Family Tree in Traditional Chinese
The Chinese family tree is extremely complicated and there’s a unique name for each person depending on exactly where they sit in the family tree. Names depend on the following: maternal or paternal side, B) seniority C) if they are tied through blood or marriage. And within the many, many Chinese dialects, they may even be wildly different from each other! This family tree chart is written in Traditional Chinese. -
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10 Funny Chinese Idioms You Should Know
10 Funny Chinese Idioms You Should Know
Chinese is a beautifully complex language, rich with history, culture, and a whole lot of humor! Chinese idioms, known as "chéng yǔ," are an integ... -
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9 Mandarin Chinese phrases to tell your Dad on Father's Day
9 Mandarin Chinese phrases to tell your Dad on Father's Day
It's Father's Day soon! While gifts, cards, and gatherings are wonderful ways to celebrate this special day, nothing conveys heartfelt emotio... -
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Zongzi: The Tasty Delight of the Dragon Boat Festival
Zongzi: The Tasty Delight of the Dragon Boat Festival
Hey there, food enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the delectable world of Zongzi (粽子 Zòngzi - sticky rice dumpling) – a Chinese rice dumplin... -
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A kid-friendly story behind the Dragon Boat Festival
A kid-friendly story behind the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated to honor Qu Yuan, a famous poet and statesman... -
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30 Chinese Loanwords You Need To Know
30 Chinese Loanwords You Need To Know
Have you ever considered learning Chinese? Maybe you've heard that it's a complex language to master or that the characters are too complicated... -
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10 Live Action Movies Available in Mandarin on Disney+
10 Live Action Movies Available in Mandarin on Disney+
One effective method of increasing exposure to Mandarin, either for yourself or for children, is through movies. It's worth noting that Disn...
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