This year, Nincha chose to celebrate Chinese Halloween — well, to dress up in a very Chinese Halloween costume: he’s a 僵尸. Jiangshis are scary zombie-like creatures that prey on living creatures to steal their Qi! Brrr.. ^^
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Retro Super Mario with old Chinese instrument
Ninchanese February 27, 2014Watch the video of Retro Super Mario theme song, ancient Chinese style! The sheng, a 3 000 + old Chinese instrument sounds like it was made for this theme. Seriously. It sounds THAT good. Who knew 8-bit music was so old?
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Fist bump, two meanings?
Ninchanese February 5, 2014When learning a language, non-verbal cues are just as important as verbal ones. Here’s one to know: the meaning of the fist bump!
Why’s that? Well, the Chinese don’t exactly use the fist pump the same way Westerners do! Click through to learn how to use it in China!
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The secret Chinese technique to pass your exams
Ninchanese January 14, 2014Currently studying for your exams? How’s it going? Did you plan ahead your studies or are you resorting to cramming methods to ensure you know everything you need to know to pass your exams? Well, here’s a secret Chinese technique you simply need to know. It’ll help you stay focused, study… and ace your exams! Find out what this technique is after the jump!
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Top blog posts from 2013!
Ninchanese January 3, 2014With 2013 all wrapped up, and 2014 fresh and full of new opportunities, here’s a round up of our top blog posts of 2013 from Ninchanese! Cute cats, fashion, learning tips, infographics, strange buildings… there’s something for everyone!
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Bitcoin in China: is it the bitcoin’s death warrant?
Ninchanese December 20, 2013China is no longer open to Bitcoin exchanges in yuans. That’s what China’s biggest Bitcoin exchange, BTC China,announced on Wednesday in a post on Weibo, saying it “has no option but to stop accepting yuan deposits.”
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Tourpocalypse during China’s Golden Week
Ninchanese October 7, 2013The Chinese never fail to amaze us with their ability to take “crowded” to a whole new level during the Golden Week, the week-long holiday celebrating China’s National Day! Witness the “Tourist apocalypse” on the 1st of October!
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Happy Mid Autumn Festival
Ninchanese September 19, 2013The Nincha Team wishes everyone a :
中秋节快乐!
Happy Mid Autumn Festival!
pinyin: Zhōngqiū jié kuàilè
Have you ever looked up at Hong Kong skyscrapers long enough that you’re no longer sure which way is up and which way is down? Some get such a kick out of doing that that they turn it into a series of pictures! Like here in these disorienting pictures. Check them out below, and trust us, these pictures of Hong Kong will make you dizzy.
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Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia
Ninchanese February 18, 2013Celebrating the Chinese New Year