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Chinese culture Vocabulary

Happy Mid Autumn Festival

The Nincha Team wishes everyone a : 中秋节快乐! Happy Mid Autumn Festival! pinyin: Zhōngqiū jié kuàilè

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Chinese culture

A real life Nincha!

 I love you, will you kiss me ?!

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Chinese culture

Chinese signs beautifully lost in translation

Signs in China are informative, often. More often, though, they are worth a good laugh thanks to their imaginative translations.

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Beginner Chinese culture Chinese learning tips

Infographic: Should you learn Chinese?

Wondering if you should learn Chinese? This picture takes a look at whether Americans are at a linguistic disadvantage considering China’s rapid rise; and its quick increase in the number of English speakers. So, take a look at this infographic and take a leaf out of China’s book!

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Chinese culture

Lucky cats : the Mystery revealed!

Have you met Nincha? Nincha is our company mascot and will also be your tutor in Ninchanese. As you may have seen, Nincha is no ordinary cat: it’s a lucky cat. So this week, we wanted to tell you more about where this cute and awesome creature came from, what it means… That or we were just […]

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Chinese culture

Best Chinese copies

China is full of wonders and surprises. It’s also full of copies and imitations. Here is our top of the Best Chinese copies.  Which sometimes are also really surprising. What are some of the most astonishing imitations one can find in China? Architectural knock-offs! These architectural imitations can range from buildings (the Eiffel Tower, for instance) […]

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Ancient Chinese fashion A timeline of women in China

What was ancient Chinese fashion like? How did it evolve as Dynasties changed and replaced each other? This infographic shows how Women’s dress fashion evolved in China throughout the age, and shows how much each new ruler sought to impose their style on its Chinese denizens.

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Chinese culture Vocabulary

Dragon Boat Festival! 端午节快乐!

Today is 端午节(duān wǔ jié), the Dragon Boat Festival! Time to race in dragon-shaped boats, eat delicious rice balls, called 粽子 (Zòngzi) filled with various tasty fillings and discover the many other customs associated with this holiday, such as balancing eggs to bring yourself good luck for the coming year! Let us tell you all about it!

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Chinese culture

Social media in China and in the US

As a follow up to our introduction to Chinese social media sites, this week’s article is an infographic which highlights the intricate relationship American and Chinese social media sites share.

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Chinese culture

Shanghai Time Lapse!

Who’s up for a Shanghai time lapse video? For those who wonder what does Shanghai looks like, this time lapse video is for you! This is such an incredible city, full of beautiful things! Must be on your to-do lsit! Travel for free thanks to this Shanghai time lapse video!

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