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Gain Real-World Experience with the GAC Internship Program The GAC Internship in China is a unique opportunity for university students and recent graduates to gain hands-on professional experience while immersing themselves in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Offered by Go Abroad China (GAC), this internship program provides international participants the chance to develop practical…
Chinese dictionaries list words by their radicals, or their root characters. It makes it easier for you to look up several words with the same radical and teach yourself some new vocabulary. Here are some fun facts about how many Chinese characters there are: The Dictionary of Chinese Variant Form has 106,230 characters. The Great Compendium…
With the increasingly global economy and the reemergence of China as an international business and cultural hub, there has never been a better time to learn Chinese. Most people who are interested in learning have two questions: “Is it hard to learn Chinese?” and “How long does it take to learn Chinese?” Based on government sources and…
Most Common Chinese Characters List Learning a new language is always daunting. With so much vocabulary to take on board, so many idioms to get to grips with, and a whole world of new meaning to delve into, it is easy to see why so many people feel overwhelmed at the prospect. When it comes…
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Cantonese vs Mandarin: The [7] Main Differences Between Them You may have heard of Cantonese vs. Mandarin when talking about the Chinese language, though you aren’t sure what the difference is. Many people assume there is only one Chinese language, but in fact, this is not the case. The difference between Cantonese and Mandarin can…
Whether you are learning Chinese for business or for personal reasons, it is equally likely that at some point you will need to know how to say thank you in Chinese. There are different ways to go about expressing your gratitude – and you might also want to be able to respond, in turn, to…
Cultural Differences Between the US and China You Should Know Choosing to do an internship abroad is always a culturally enriching experience. When you’re moving from the United States to China for a gap year, internship, or other experience, you’ll need to expect some differences. Knowing more about the cultural differences between the U.S. and…
Learn about Chinese Culture – Dumplings I highly doubt that anyone that comes to study Chinese language in China completes a course without branching out into Chinese cuisine. In this piece today, we will look at one of my favourite dishes…dumplings Did you know? “Jiaozi” (dumplings) can be made of mince-meat of pork, mutton, chicken, seafood or…
Quick Tips For Keeping a Chinese Diary As a foreigner who has been studying Chinese in China for quite a while now, I have scoured ways of improving my Chinese. Funny thing I have noticed; regardless of whom you ask: teacher, friends, classmates etc all suggest the same thing when learning Mandarin: PRACTISE! So yes, I really…
If you are foreigner living, studying or working in China then you might have seen, time and time again an interesting habit of the Chinese…napping at noon time. While in most western cultures napping is widely reserved for the elderly or small children, and so it comes at a surprise that in China, napping is…
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