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
Welcome to a special musical episode of Two White Chicks in China featuring Spanish band GAS! This week our question is from Nick, in Texas who asks us “Are there any good bands singing in Mandarin?” In This Episode We Talk About… A restaurant made of ice-cubes opens in Shenyang. See some beautiful pictures and… Read More
Learn Chinese with GAS, the Mandarin singing Spanish band! GAS are from Barcelona, Spain and have recently released their 6 track EP all sung in Chinese! If you enjoy The Everlasting Freshman, you can listen to more music from GAS by visiting their website: http://www.gasmusica.com/. 永远的初学者 yǒngyuǎn de chūxuézhě The Everlasting Freshman 我在一个新的地方我很想探索 wǒ zài… Read More
