Just as important as saying hello is knowing how to say goodbye. In Chinese, the most common phrase is 再见 (Zàijiàn), which literally means “see you again.” 👋 Common Ways to Say Goodbye 再见 (Zàijiàn) — Goodbye / See you again 拜拜 (Bàibài) — Bye-bye (casual, borrowed from English) 回头见 (Huítóu jiàn)...

Shanghai is one of China’s most exciting food cities — a melting pot where East meets West and local flavors blend with international flair. Whether you’re new in town or a longtime resident, here are some of the best places and dishes to explore when hunger hits. 🥢 Must-Try Local Dishes Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings) – Steamed buns filled with hot broth and pork,...

China’s Railways Go Fully Digital: No More Paper Invoices 📅 October 1, 2025 | 📰 Source: Xinhua News Agency From October 1, 2025, paper reimbursement vouchers in China’s railway passenger sector are officially history. All train passengers will now receive electronic invoices (e-invoices), marking a new chapter in China’s digital transformation journey. 🚆 Why This...

China can open doors, but it doesn’t promise an easy path. A lot of people arrive with expectations of instant jobs and fast money. The truth is different, and the reality hits quickly if you don’t prepare. Expectation 1: “I’ll get a monthly job quickly.” Most foreigners discover that monthly jobs aren’t as common as they imagined. Only a small number...

Chinese Learning – Class 2: Numbers and Counting Numbers are everywhere in daily life. In Class 2, we’ll learn how to count in Chinese. 🔢 Basic Numbers (0–10) 零 (líng) 0, 一 (yī) 1, 二 (èr) 2, 三 (sān) 3, 四 (sì) 4, 五 (wǔ) 5, 六 (liù) 6, 七 (qī) 7, 八 (bā) 8, 九 (jiǔ) 9, 十 (shí) 10 📅 Useful Phrases 一个 (yí gè) – One...