Can you speak Chinese? Prove it! If you want to get certified for your Mandarin language skills, check out this article about the Chinese proficiency test, also known as the HSK Test. 1. What is the HSK Test? HSK stands for: Hanyu = 汉语 (han4yu3) which means “Chinese language” Shuiping = 水平 (shui3ping2) which means… Read More
This is Episode 8 of Two White Chicks in China with Hollie and Nora! This week our question comes from Bendik in Norway who asks us in brilliant Chinese “What things do you miss about your home countries?” In This Episode We Talk About… A love sick girl who Guangzhou who accuses her own parents… Read More
There are plenty of reasons why someone might need a Chinese name. The biggest reason is probably just for fun and why not? Most Chinese people have an English name, even if it is Apple, Lemon or some other equally fruity name. So, if you’re going to meet a Chinese person, whether on your travels,… Read More
Here’s episode 7 of Two White Chicks in China! This week our question is from Mike, in Chicago who asks us “Are there any new activities in China that you didn’t do at home?” In This Episode We Talk About… A restaurant owner drugging his customers with opiates to keep them coming back for more!… Read More
This is episode 12 of our video series Scavenger Sunday. Join Allen and Nora whilst they teach you about the Chinese character 下 (xià). Learn some new Chinese words and phrases to use everyday! Thanks to everyone who sent us their 下 (xià) photos and videos! Here’s the Youku video if you can’t access YouTube…. Read More
It will only take to read this post! In my almost 4 years of living in China, Chinese music has just never really done it for me. My one love is 小苹果 by the Chopstick Brothers because it is one of the most cheesy, and addictive songs I have ever heard. Plus the music video… Read More
