Blog Tag - Poem

Solar Terms 101: The Art of Familial Piety and Practicing an Ancient Chinese Detox
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
A Chat With Louis Dowling Ahead of his Poetry Book Launch on Oct 1
They say the third time's the charm, and fingers crossed this is the case for poet Louis Dowling’s poetry book launch, which has been rescheduled...
Mandarin Monday: Learn Your Moony Vocabulary
Back in the days when people still had no clue as how to harness electricity, not to mention utilizing its power to create entertainment, the night...
Kapital Koopas: Play Games to Learn Chinese Culture and History
Press F to pay respects to all the fallen goombas. It's time for a deep dive into China's gaming culture in our column, Kapital Koopas. In recent...
Confessing Your Love on Qixi? Choose Your Lines Wisely
As you may have heard, it's that lovey-dovey time of year again. Yes, I am talking about Qixi, the Chinese Valentine’s Day. Besides treating your...
Mandarin Monday: What Do You Need to Know About "One Plum Blossom" Besides "Xue Hua PIao Piao"
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. It may...
Mandarin Monday: Tacky But Effective? The Creativity Showed on The Anti-Virus Propaganda Banners
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. If you...
Cold and Crunchy or Silky and Shiny? How to Talk About Snow in Mandarin
Beijing has been particularly snowy this winter, with two heavy dustings that have rendered the crowded and noisy city almost unrecognizable under a...