‎Det er mange populære festivaler i Kina, og mange av de forskjellige festivalene blir også sett på som kinesiske versjoner av Valentinsdagen. Denne artikkelen forteller deg om disse kinesiske festivalene og hvordan de feires.

‎1 Qíngrén jié 情人节 Valentinsdagen 14/2‎

‎Den internasjonale Valentinsdagen 14. februar er nå en av Kinas mange Valentinsdager. Den kom fra Vesten og har gradvis blitt populær.‎

‎På denne dagen tilbringer par tid sammen ved å gå på kino eller ha en romantisk middag, akkurat som i Vesten. Folk gir ofte sine kjære sjokolade, roser, smykker etc. Sørg for å tilbringe denne kinesiske ferien med partneren din!‎

‎2 Báisè qíngrén jié 白色情人节 Den hvite valentinsdagen 14/3‎

Den hvite valentinsdagen feires blant annet i Japan, Sør-Korea og Vietnam.‎

‎Báisè qíngrén jié 白色情人节‎‎ Den hvite valentinsdagen feires hvert år 14.‎ mars.

3 Wǔ èr líng 520 20/5

‎En voksende internettkultur har brakte denne interessante kinesiske valentinsdagen til Kina. Det begynte fordi ‎‎Wǔ èr líng,‎‎ som er m[ten du sier 520 på kinesisk, høres ut som ‎‎Wǒ ài nǐ 我爱你‎‎ Jeg elsker deg!‎

‎4 Qīxì jié 七夕节 Qi Xi Festivalen: I perioden juli 28 til august 28‎

‎Qixi-festivalen er basert på en kjærlighetshistorie om to personer som bare kan se hverandre en gang i året. Derfor feires festivalen.‎

‎Niú láng 牛郎‎‎ en okseherd, giftet seg med ‎‎Zhīnǚ织女‎‎ veverjenta som var en fe, ved hjelp av sin okse, som var en avsatt storfegud.‎

‎Zhīnǚ 织女‎‎ dro tilbake til himmelen med sin gudinnemor. Gudinnen satte en elv av stjerner (Melkeveien) mellom dem, men magpier fikk lov til å bygge en bro en gang i året for å møtes på‎‎ Qīxì 七夕,‎‎ den syvende dagen i den syvende måneden på kinesisk månekalenderen.‎

‎Fordi datoen er basert på den kinesiske månekalenderen, kommer den omtrent 21 til 51 dager etter den gregorianske datoen。

‎De kommende datoene for ‎‎Qīxì jié 七夕节‎‎ er 4 august (2022), august 22 (2023), august 10 (2024) etc.‎

‎Som på Valentinsdagen, kan du forvente å få gaver eller gå for et måltid med partneren din.‎

‎5 Yuánxiāo jié 元宵节 Lanternefestivalen

‎Yuánxiāo jié 元宵节‎‎ Lanternefestivalen finner sted den 15. dagen i den første måneden i den kinesiske månekalenderen. Noen kinesere tenker på denne gamle tradisjonelle festivalen som den kinesiske versjonen av Valentinsdagen.‎

‎I det gamle Kina var det vanlig for menn og kvinner å gå ut på datoer og finne partnere ved å gå ut for å tenne lyktene.‎

‎På denne dagen spiser folk vanligvis ‎‎Yuán xiāo 元宵,‎‎ en søt dumpling som er fylt med peanøtter eller sesampasta.‎

‎Kinesiske ord viktig for Valentinsdagen‎

‎wǎn cān 晚餐 middag‎

‎ài qíng 爱情 kjærlighet‎

‎tán liàn ài 谈恋爱 kjærlighet til dag‎

‎jié hūn 结婚 gifter seg‎

‎qiú hūn 求婚 å foreslå ekteskap‎

‎shǒu shì 首饰 smykker

‎qíng lǚ 情侣 elskere‎， par

‎xiān huā 鲜花 friske blomster‎

‎lǐ wù 礼物 gaver ‎

‎biǎo bái 表白tilståelse‎

‎nán péngyǒu 男朋友 kjæreste‎

‎nǚ péngyǒu 女朋友 kjæreste‎

‎yuē huì 约会 dating‎

‎àn liàn 暗恋 å ha en forelskelse; å like noen i hemmelighet‎

‎xìng fú 幸福 velsignet, lykke‎

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There are many popular festivals in China, and many of the different festivals are also viewed as Chinese versions of Valentine’s Day. This article tells you about each holiday and how to celebrate it.

1 Qíngrén jié 情人节 Valentine’s Day 14/2

Like in the West, February 14 is now one of China’s many Valentine’s Days. It came from the West and has gradually become popular.

On this day, couples spend time together by going to the movies or having a romantic dinner, just like in the West. People often give their loved ones chocolate, roses, or some jewelry. Make sure to spend this Chinese holiday with your partner!

2 Báisè qíngrén jié 白色情人节 White Valentine’s Day 14/3

White Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, among other East Asian countries.

Báisè qíngrén jié 白色情人节 White Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on March 14.

3 Wǔ èr líng 520 20/5

The growing Internet culture brought this interesting Chinese Valentine’s Day to China. It started because Wǔ èr líng, which is how you say 520 in Chinese, sounds like Wǒ ài nǐ 我爱你 I love you!

4 Qīxì jié 七夕节 Qi Xi Festival In the period July 28 to August 28

The Qixi Festival is based on a love story about two people who can only see each other once a year. This is why the festival is celebrated.

Niú láng 牛郎 an oxherd, married Zhīnǚ织女 the weaver girl who was a fairy, with the help of his ox, which was a dethroned cattle god.

Zhīnǚ织女 went back to heaven with his goddess mother. The goddess put a river of stars (the Milky Way) between them, but magpies were allowed to build a bridge once a year to meet on Qīxì 七夕, the seventh day of the seventh month in Chinese the lunar calendar.

Because the date is based on the Chinese lunar calendar, it comes about 21 to 51 days after the Gregorian date, which is in the period between July 28 and August 28.

The upcoming dates for the Qīxì jié 七夕节 are August 4 (2022), August 22 (2023), August 10 (2024) etc.

Like on Valentine’s Day, you can expect to get gifts or go for a meal with your companion.

5 Yuánxiāo jié 元宵节 The Lantern Festival 15th Day in Lunar Year

Yuánxiāo jié 元宵节 Lantern Festival takes place on the 15th day of the first month in the Lunar Calendar. Some Chinese people think of this old traditional festival as the Chinese version of Valentine’s Day.

In ancient China, it was common for men and women to go out on dates and find partners by going out to light the lanterns.

On this day, people usually eat Yuán xiāo 元宵, a sweet dumpling that is filled with peanuts or sesame paste.

Chinese words important for Valentine’s Day

wǎn cān 晚餐 dinner

ài qíng 爱情 love

tán liàn’ài 谈恋爱 to day

jié hūn 结婚 to marry

qiú hūn 求婚 propose marriage

shǒu shì 首饰 jewelry

qíng lǚ 情侣 lovers

xiān huā 鲜花 fresh flower

lǐ wù 礼物 gift

biǎo bái 表白 confession

nán péngyǒu 男朋友 boyfriend

nǚ péngyǒu 女朋友 girlfriend

yuē huì 约会 dating

àn liàn 暗恋 to have a crush; to like someone in secret

xìng fú 幸福 blessed, happiness

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Rào kǒu lìng 绕口令 or Chinese tongue twisters are a great way to improve your Chinese pronunciation. It will not only help you pronounce words correctly, but it will also help you understand what is being said, expand your vocabulary, and help you master Chinese tones.

These tongue twisters are famous in China, and hearing how the words should be said and trying to pronounce the tongue twisters yourself is a good way to improve the way you pronounce Chinese words.

Learning a couple of Chinese tongue twisters is also an icebreaker in China. Telling the tongue twister to your Chinese friends or colleagues will surprise them and bring some humor when you communicate with them.

Showing you are willing to learn and know Chinese culture makes a good impression and builds trust.

In this article, we present 10 of the most popular tongue twisters in China

1 Fěnfènghuáng 粉凤凰 The Red Phoenix

Hóng fènghuáng huáng fènghuáng fěnhóng fènghuáng fěn fènghuáng fēi.

红凤凰黄凤凰粉红凤凰粉凤凰飞。

There was a red phoenix, a yellow phoenix, and a pink phoenix. The pink phoenix flew away.

2 Lǎo Táng duān dàntāng 老唐端蛋汤 Old Man Tang Served Egg Soup

Lǎo Táng duān dàntāng, tà dèng dēng bǎotǎ, zhī yīn dèng tài huá, tāng sǎ tāng tàng tǎ.

老唐端蛋汤, 踏凳登宝塔, 只因凳太滑, 汤洒汤烫塔。

Old Man Tang served egg soup and stepped on a stool to climb the pagoda. The soup spilt because the stool was too slippery, and the soup burned the pagoda.

3 Sìshí yǔ shísì 四十与十四 40 and 14

Sìshí shì sìshí, sìshí búshì shísì, shísì búshì sìshí, shísì shì shísì.

四十是四十，四十不是十四，十四不是四十，十四是十四。

Forty is forty, forty is not fourteen, fourteen is not forty, and fourteen is fourteen.

4 Chī pútáo 吃葡萄 Eating grapes

Chī pútáo, tǔ pútáo píér.

吃葡萄,吐葡萄皮儿。

Bù chī pútáo, bù tǔ pútáo píér.

不吃葡萄，不吐葡萄皮儿。

Chī pútáo, bù tǔ pútáo pí ér.

吃葡萄，不吐葡萄皮儿。

bù chī pútáo, dào tǔ pútáo pí ér.

不吃葡萄。倒吐葡萄皮儿。

Eat grapes and spit out their skins.

Don’t eat grapes, and don’t spit out their skins.

Eat grapes, don’t spit out their skins,

Don’t eat grapes, yet spitting out their skins.

5 Sūzhōu yǒu gè Sū húzi 苏州有个苏胡子 A bearded man with the last name Su lives in the city of Suzhou

Sūzhōu yǒu gè Sū húzi.

苏州有个苏胡子。

Húzhōu yǒu gè Hú húzi。

湖州有个胡胡子

Sūzhōu Sū húzi jiā lǐ yǒu gè hú shūzi.

苏州苏胡子家里有个胡梳子。

Súzhōu de Hú húzi xiàng Sūzhōu de Sū húzi jiè shūzi shū húzi。

湖州的胡胡子向苏州的苏胡子借梳子梳胡子。

A bearded man with the last name Su lives in the city of Suzhou.

And there is a bearded man named Hu who lives in the city of Huzhou.

Su, who lives in Suzhou, has a beard comb at home.

The bearded man Hu from Huzhou borrows a beard comb from the bearded man Su from Suzhou.

6 Zào fángzi 造房子 Building a house

Jiǎn kē xiǎo shízǐ,

捡颗小石子,

zài dìshàng huà gè fānggézǐ,

在地上画个方格子,

huàhǎole gézi zào fángzi,

画好了格子造房子,

huà gè dàfāng gézǐ zào gè dà fángzǐ,

画个大方格子造个大房子,

huà gè dàfāng gézǐ zào gè dà fángzǐ,

画个小方格子造个小房子,

lóushàng de fángzi fēngěi gēzi,

楼上房子的分给鸽子,

lóu xià de fángzi fēngěi xiǎo tùzǐ。

楼下的房子分给小兔子。

I grabbed a small rock,

on the ground, I drew a square,

built a house, drew a square,

built a big house, drew a big square,

drew a small house, then built it.

The pigeons were given top floor of the house.

The rabbits were given the ground floor of the house.

7 Gē kuà guā kuāng guò kuān gōu 哥挎瓜筐过宽沟 The elder brother crossed the wide moat

Gē kuà guā kuāng guò kuān gōu, gē kuà guā kuāng guò kuān gōu, gǎnkuài guò gōu kàn guài gǒu。

哥挎瓜筐过宽沟, 哥挎瓜筐过宽沟，赶快过沟看怪狗。

Guāng kàn guài gǒu guā kuāng kòu，guā gǔn kuāng kòu gē guài gǒu。

光看怪狗瓜筐扣, 瓜滚筐扣哥怪狗。

The elder brother, holding a basket for melon, was crossing a moat. The elder brother, holding a basket for melon, crosses the wide moat and hurries across the wide moat to watch the strange dog.

While only looking at the strange dog, the melon basket overturned, the melon rolled, the basket overturned, and the elder brother blamed the dog.

8 Bā bǎi biāobīng 八百标兵 Eight Hundred Parade Guards

Bā bǎi biāobīng bèn běipō,

八百标兵奔北坡，

pàobīng bìngpái běibian pǎo.

炮兵并排北边跑。

Pàobīng pà bǎ biāobīng pèng,

炮兵怕把标兵碰，

biāobīng pà pèng pàobīng pào.

标兵怕碰炮兵炮。

Eight hundred parade guards are running towards the slope in the north,

Artillerymen are running with them on the north side.

Artillerymen are afraid of touching the parade guards,

And the parade guards are so scared of touching the artillerymen’s cannons.

9 Lí yǔ ní 梨与泥 The Pear and the Mud

Shù shàng yǒu lí, dì shàng yǒu ní.

树上有梨，地上有泥。

Fēng guā lí，lí luò dì。

风刮梨，梨落地。

lí gǔn ní, ní zhān lí.

梨滚泥，泥沾梨。

On the top of the tree, there is a pear. On the ground, there is mud,

The wind blows at the pear, and the pear falls to the ground,

The pears roll on the mud, and the mud sticks to the pear.

10 Niǎo yǔ māo 鸟与猫 The Bird and the Cat

Shù shang yì zhī niǎo, dì shang yì zhī māo.

树上一只鸟，地上一只猫。

dì shang de māo xiǎng yǎo shù shang de niǎo, shù shang de niǎo xiǎng zhuó māo de máo.

地上的猫想咬树上的鸟，树上的鸟想啄猫的毛。

The bird in the tree, and the cat on the ground

The cat on the ground wants to bite the bird in the tree. And the bird in the tree wants to peck at the cat’s hair.

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Mandarin Chinese is simpler to learn than you would imagine. While Chinese has unique features that might be regarded as difficult in some way, there are also many factors that make learning Chinese easy.

1 Pinyin: Using the Latin Alphabet while learning Chinese!

Pinyin is the standard way to turn Chinese characters into romanized words. It is a massive help for people learning Chinese. In this digital age, one great thing about pinyin is that you can type it into your computer, and it will suggest characters. This means you can text or email in Chinese without learning the strokes of each character. Practicing to type Chinese is an effective way of improving your Chinese.

2 The construction of Chinese words is logical

Words, i.e., characters put together, contain much more meaning than characters. They are created in a way that is often obvious or at least understandable to a student.

People often think that learning Chinese means memorizing three to four thousand characters that have nothing to do with each other. This makes the language seem impossible to understand. This viewpoint is not accurate at all. Learning one character gives you access to a world of other characters that make sense together.

For example, if you know the Chinese character for electricity, diàn 电, you will immediately have easier access to a large variety of words:

1. diàn huà 电话 phone

diàn 电 electric

huà 话 speech, what is spoken

2. diàn nǎo 电脑 – PC, computer

diàn 电 electric

nǎo 脑 brain

Another example is the word for Monday is xīng qi yī 星期一, where xīng qi 星期 is week and yī 一. So you end up with “week one”. Tuesday in Chinese is xīng qi èr 星期二, where xīng qi 星期 is week, and èr 二 is two, week two, etc. It is logical as it follows the order of the days in the week.

For months you use the number one to twelve plus yuè 月. For example, if you put yī 一 one and yuè 月 month together, you get yī yuè 一月 January. For February it is èr 二 or two and then yuè 月 month.

3 Perceived difficulty turns out to be an advantage!

In a way, the fact that many consider the Chinese language hard to learn is an advantage. When Chinese people find out you are trying to learn their language, they are almost always eager to help you. Compare this to a foreigner not trying to learn Chinese.

Do also remember that people in China are very proud of their long-lasting culture and unique language. The extra step you have taken compared to many foreigners is your advantage when you are in China.

4 You do not necessarily have to use plurals for Chinese nouns

When you learn one Chinese noun, you should learn that nouns can be used singular or plural. There are ways to emphasize plurality, but this is not something you will need to do when using Chinese nouns.

5 The Chinese nouns do not have grammatical genders

In contrast to Latin languages, nouns do not have grammatical genders. You don’t have to learn if a car is male or female.

In many languages, grammatical gender is a crucial consideration also think that genders and the rules that accompany grammatical gender are challenging.

Chinese words also don’t change based on what they are used for. 10 Reasons Why Learning Mandarin Chinese Is Easier Than You Might ThinkChinese words are written the same way, whether the subject or the object of a clause. Most of the time, a word’s role in a sentence looks the same.

6 Chinese doesn’t have words with a lot of syllables

English will have words that are very long and made up of a lot of smaller parts. This is not how the Chinese language is. Most words in Chinese have only one or two. So, most Chinese words only have one or two syllables.

7 There’s no need for articles like ‘a,’ ‘an’, ‘the’, ‘das’, ‘der’ , ‘die’ etc.

In Chinese, there are no words for articles like this.

8 In Mandarin Chinese, there are no tenses.

Chinese verbs do not change forms or conjugate. For example:

Tāmen shì 他们是 They are

Tā shì 他是 He is

Wǒ shì 我是 I am

Learning Mandarin grammar is relatively simple when it comes to verb conjugation. Chinese doesn’t make the same distinctions between yesterday, today, and tomorrow as a language as English does. Most of the time, instead of altering the sentence’s structure, it is conveyed by a word expressing when something occurs or the activity is finished. Students that learn Chinese Mandarin find that the verbs themselves don’t take on a different form depending on when something happens.

9 Chinese words make sense and are easy to understand

If you know Greek or Latin, you might be able to see the roots of words in European languages. But if you look at a random sentence, you can’t expect to understand how each word is put together. In Chinese, you actually can do that. This has some significant advantages.

Let’s look at one advanced vocabulary that is easy to learn in Chinese but hard in English. For example, ‘meralgia paresthetica’. This Meralgia paresthetica is a disorder characterized by tingling, numbness, and burning pain in the outer side of the thigh. 1

The Chinese word for this is straightforward, gǎnjué yìcháng xìng gǔtòng 感觉异常性股痛: A: gǎnjué 感觉 to feel B: yìcháng xìng 异常性 abnormal C: gǔ tòng 股痛 pain in the thigh. If you didn’t know what this word meant after reading it in its original name, it was probably easier after reading the literal translation of the Chinese words.

10 Few words are needed to get by in Chinese

Most adults who speak English as their first language know between 20,000 and 35,000 words. It is believed that if you know the 500 most common Chinese characters, you can read about 75% of modern Chinese. Studies done in China have shown that most Chinese newspapers and magazines use 3,500 basic characters.2

The reason fewer words are needed to get by Chinese relates back to the way the Chinese language is constructed: Basic characters make up new words. As we showed by the example of ‘meralgia parenthetical. Do you know the meaning of this word? The Chinese word for this contains common, simpler words put together, A: gǎnjué 感觉 to feel B: yìcháng xìng 异常性 abnormal C: gǔ tòng 股痛 pain in the thigh.

Because fundamental Chinese characters in modern Chinese are used to construct new character combinations and new words, it is easier to be fluent in Chinese. Take for example loanwords, Chinese words originating from other languages. China has gotten international, and more loanwords are used than before. Loanwords are typically constructed from basic Chinese characters and exemplify why the number of most common Chinese characters has reduced and will continue to reduce.

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Tàijí quán 太极拳 Shadowboxing is an ancient Chinese slow-moving exercise that can be an ideal way for anyone to stay fit. It is very popular in China and has widely spread worldwide as a part of Chinese Gōngfū 功夫 Kungfu.

What does Tàijí quán 太极拳 mean?

Tàijí quán 太极拳 is based on the Chinese Philosophy of Tàijí 太极. Tài 太 means ‘supreme’, jí 极 means ‘ultimate’. Tàijí 太极 principles are used to describe a balanced, calm, and healthy way of life. The character quán 拳 means “fist,” which makes sense since we only need our hands to do this exercise.

Usually, Tàijí quán 太极拳 is a slow exercise and an internal Chinese martial art practised for defence training, health benefits, and meditation. Tàijí quán 太极拳 has practitioners worldwide. Its popularity worldwide may be because it is good for your health.

There are both traditional and new ways to do Tàijí quán 太极拳. There are many different stories about the origin of Tàijí quán 太极拳. The most well-known is that Zhang Sanfeng, who lived during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), made Tàijí quán 太极拳 after seeing a crane and a snake fight.

When you do Tàijí quán 太极拳, you move slowly and gracefully. Since it doesn’t require any special gear, clothes, shoes etc., it can be done anyplace.

Ultimately, Tàijí quán 太极拳 is a way to exercise the body and the mind through a series of gentle, flowing poses that look like a dance when done together. It is easy to learn, so even a child could be a master at it.

How to do Tàijí quán 太极拳 Shadowboxing?

As we have already pointed out, the goal of doing Tàijí quán 太极拳 is to improve our spiritual and mental health, bringing us closer to balance and improving our lives. This exercise has a meditative side that can help bring calm and happiness to your life. To move, you don’t have to use a lot of force.

The focus in Tàijí quán 太极拳 is on coordinating the body, adjusting your breath, and letting your muscles relax.

Most Tàijí quán 太极拳 practices include a warm-up with simple movements, like shoulder circles, turning the head from side to side, or rocking back and forth. This is done to help you loosen up your muscles and joints and pay attention to your breath and body.

The practice of Tàijí quán 太极拳 includes many different movements. Depending on the style, you have to move more or less.

Qìgōng 气功 Qigong is an important aspect of Tàijí quán 太极拳. Qìgōng 气功 is known as ‘breath work’ or ‘energy work’ and involves slow, gentle breathing, sometimes done with movement. The goal is to quiet the mind and get the energy moving in the body.

Many people today don’t get enough exercise regularly. Tàijí quán 太极拳 can be a great way to get the training you need and help you lead a balanced, calm, and healthy life.

Learn more about Tàijí quán 太极拳 at the Chinese Summer Camp 2022

We at LC Chinese School are hosting a Summer Camp Program, tailored and designed to the needs of young students. With the LC Chinese School, Summer Camp Program students will study the language for 2 hours a day Monday to Friday, followed by a 1.5-hour Fun Class. One of the subjects in the Fun Class is Tàijí quán 太极拳. Here we will teach you the basics of Tàijí quán 太极拳, as well as explain what role Tàijí quán 太极拳 plays in China.

The LC Chinese School Summer Camp Program is open for children from 7 to 17 years of age

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We offer private lessons and group classes at all levels, HSK 1-6, children, adults, and business. All Mandarin Chinese classes are offered either in classrooms or online.

China celebrates various traditional, culturally essential festivals as the largest and one of the most culturally diverse countries worldwide. Many of these fascinating festivals are based on the traditional Lunar calendar and are an integral aspect of Chinese culture. This article will look at 8 Chinese Festivals celebrated in China today.

1 Chūn jié 春节 Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is perhaps the largest and most well-known of all Chinese festivals globally. In Chinese, Chinese New Year is described as Chūn jié 春节, which means Spring Festival.

Chūn jié 春节 celebrates the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese Lunar calendar. The festival is a time for families to reunite for a large family dinner while honoring one’s ancestors.

2 Yuánxiāo jié 元宵节 Lantern Festival

On the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, there is a festival called the Lantern Festival. It marks the end of the Spring Festival. The most essential and common traditions are enjoying lanterns, trying to figure out lanterns’ riddles, and eating tangyuan tāng yuán 汤圆 glutinous rice balls dessert soup. It is also common to watch wǔ shī 舞狮 lion dance – a traditional cultural activity.

3 Qīng míng jié 清明节 Qingming Festival – Clear and Bright Festival

This holiday is also called “Tomb Sweeping Day” because it is a time to remember the dead and sǎomù 扫墓 sweep the tombs. Qīng míng jié 清明节 happens every year on the first day of the 5th Chinese solar term on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar (one of the 24 Chinese solar terms).

During the festival, families usually go to the tombs of their ancestors and make ritual offerings. This is done to honor the traditional respect the Chinese and many other Asian cultures have for their ancestors. China made it a national holiday in 2008.

4 Duān wǔ jié 端午节 Dragon Boat Festival

Duān wǔ jié 端午节 Dragon Boat Festival is another traditional Chinese holiday. During this holiday, Chinese people usually get together with family and friends. They have activities like eating zòng zi 粽子, a traditional rice dish made with glutinous rice, stuffed with different fillings – sweet or salty, wrapped in bamboo leaves, and racing dragon boats.

The Dragon Boat races are based on the story of Qū yuán 屈原, a minister in one of the Warring State governments who was sent away by government officials and killed himself in the Mìluō jiāng 汨罗江 Miluo River.

People who lived in China simultaneously as Qū yuán 屈原 were grateful for his skill and willingness to serve the country. Every year, they threw zòng zi 粽子 rice dumplings into the river, hoping that the fish would eat the rice dumplings instead of Qū yuán’s 屈原 body.

The races have been held for more than 2,500 years and have a long and rich history of ceremonies. People hold dragon boat races every year on the day he died to remember this.

The people tried to save Qū yuán 屈原, who was an honorable man. They searched desperately in their boats for Qūyuán 屈原, but they couldn’t save him. Every year, the Dragon Boat Festival is held to remember this attempt to save Qūyuán 屈原.

5 Guǐ jié 鬼节 the Ghost Festival

Guǐ jié 鬼节 Ghost Festival takes place on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Lunar Calendar. Several Asian countries celebrate the Ghost Festival every year, and the festival is also known as Zhōng yuán jié 中元节 or Yú lán jié 盂兰节 Yulan Festival. The festival has its roots in Buddhism and Taoism.

In some places in China, the 15th of the seventh lunar month is not the only important day. Instead, the whole Ghost Month, the seventh month, is important. People not only pray to the ghosts and worship them but also try not to break taboos to avoid bad luck.

6 Zhōng qiū jié 中秋节 Mid-Autumn Festival

Zhōng qiū jié 中秋节 Mid-Autumn Festival is the most important Chinese festival after Chinese New Year and has a history dating back over 3,000 years to when Chinese emperors worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. In the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, the festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month. This is when the moon is thought to be at its brightest.

During the festival, beautifully colored lanterns of all shapes and sizes can be seen with the symbols of prosperity and good fortune. The festival’s traditional food is yuè bǐng 月饼 mooncakes, a sweet pastry made of red bean paste.

7 Chóngyáng jié 重阳节 Double Ninth Festival

Chóng yáng jié 重阳节, or the Double Ninth Festival, takes place on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese calendar. This day was once thought to have a lot of yáng 阳 positive spirit. Therefore, it was seen as a lucky day.

On this day, many Chinese people like to dēng gāo 登高 to climb mountains, drink jú huā jiǔ 菊花酒 chrysanthemum wine, eat chóng yáng gāo 重阳糕 Chongyang cakes, etc. Some Chinese people also use the day to pay their respects at the graves of family members.

8 Qī xī jié 七夕节 Qixi Festival or Chinese Valentine’s Day

Qī xī jié 七夕节, Chinese Valentine’s Day, is based on a love story about a zhī nǚ 织女 weaver girl and a niú láng 牛郎 cow herder. It is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Some women wear traditional styles of clothes worn by Han Chinese called Hàn fú 汉服 and spend the day preparing gifts of tea, wine, flowers, and fruit to give to the weaver girl from the story so that she will grant them wisdom and help them get what they want.

Qī xī jié 七夕节 is also called shuāng qī 双七 Double Seventh Night because it happens on the seventh lunar month seventh night.

What is the story about zhī nǚ 织女 the weaver girl and niú láng 牛郎 the cow herder about? Niú láng 牛郎 was an orphan, a cow herder who his brother and sister-in-law raised. His sister-in-law did a lot to hurt him. Ultimately, they kicked him out and gave him an old cow as a present.

One day, the old cow suddenly spoke up and told niú láng 牛郎 that a fairy was coming and that she was the heavenly weaver. It said that if the fairy didn’t get back to heaven by morning, she would stay here.

From what the old cow said, niú láng 牛郎 saw the beautiful fairy and fell in love with her, and then they married. The Yù huáng dà dì 玉皇大帝 Emperor of heaven found out, and he was furious, so he sent minions to take the heavenly weaver back to heaven.

Niú láng 牛郎 was sad and decided to try to find them. But the Queen Mother of the West drew a Silver River (the Milky Way) in the sky and stopped him.

Niú láng 牛郎 and the zhī nǚ’s 织女 love moved the magpies, so the magpies built a bridge of magpies over the Silver River so that Niú láng 牛郎 and the zhī nǚ’s 织女 could meet. This sight also moved the Yù huáng dà dì 玉皇大帝 Emperor of Heaven, who permitted the couple to meet on the Magpie Bridge on the seventh day of the Chinese Lunar year’s seventh lunar month. This is where the Qī xī jié 七夕节 got its start.

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If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese, feel free to REGISTER FOR A TRIAL CLASS HERE or send me an email (Chen Huimin): huimin@laerkinesisk.no.

We offer private lessons and group classes at all levels, HSK 1-6, children, adults, and business. All Mandarin Chinese classes are offered either in classrooms or online.

As the world economy becomes more globalized and China’s market power grows quickly, countries worldwide are slowly starting to pay more attention to China. In recent years, China’s share of the world’s economy and trade has flourished. More countries and business people want to trade with China than ever before.

Since the “Belt and Road” policy was put in place a few years ago, China’s trade with, for example, European countries has become more critical.

Mandarin or Chinese has the most native speakers of any language in the world, so you can probably guess that learning Chinese for business has a lot of benefits. Learning Mandarin Chinese will give you many great opportunities, whether you are an employee, a business owner, or just planning your career.

Interestingly, Mandarin Chinese is becoming a more important language around the world. It replaces English in business communication because China is now home to many top companies.

This article explores some reasons to learn Chinese, opportunities to be gained by studying Chinese and highlights eight main benefits of learning Chinese for business.

1 AS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING CHINA, THE CHINESE LANGUAGE IS PROMINENTLY ESSENTIAL

As the key to understanding China, the Chinese language is prominently essential. The Chinese language has a long history, and the Chinese language is also one of the most spoken languages in the world. The Chinese language is also an important language for business and trade. Many international companies use the Chinese language to communicate with their customers and partners in China.

Because trade has grown, having Chinese skills and being able to speak Chinese has become an essential part of many people’s career growth in the international business world. The Chinese language is used in China. It is also understood in countries like Singapore and Malaysia, both in South Asia. More than 1.2 billion people speak Mandarin as their mother language, and you need to know the language if you want your business to do well.

More and more people who work in international trade want to learn Chinese. And as a learner of Chinese, you might like to learn Business Chinese because it is a subset of the Chinese language. If you want your business to grow in places where people speak Chinese, you can’t expect everyone to know your language. It’s up to you to put in the work by learning the language.

2 BUSINESS CHINESE STRENGTHENS WORKING AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Business Chinese strengthens working and social relationships by providing a common language for businesses to communicate. By learning Business Chinese, you will develop a better understanding of the Chinese business culture and build strong relationships with your Chinese counterparts. In addition, Business Chinese can help you negotiate better deals and terms with your Chinese suppliers and customers.

For people working in China, your Chinese coworkers or workers in Chinese firms are essential people to talk to in an environment where Chinese is spoken. You might have a lot of work-related or professional words used in everyday work talk or go through intense business negotiations.

If all of you know how to talk about simple things and do not learn to speak basic Chinese, it will be hard to get along with these people in different work situations. Communication is one of the essential parts of working as a team or with Chinese companies. The most important things to ask yourself are, “What does it mean if you do not understand what your coworker says?” “Will a lacking understanding of Chinese culture and language result in a loss in potential business opportunities?” These are essential questions whether you are in Shanghai, Beijing, or tier 3 and tier 4 cities in China.

If you want to do business with Chinese people, partners, contractors, and customers, you need to be able to speak Mandarin Chinese. Even if they speak perfect English or a foreign language, you both know that knowing their mother tongue will help you build trust and a more personal connection. If you don’t have any Chinese business partners, learning Chinese will help you make more connections, which will increase your chances of doing well in business.

China has about 1.4 billion people living there. Many people all over the world speak Chinese. This means that there are thousands of opportunities to do business with experts in many fields. Learning Chinese will give you more options for business partners, contractors, consultants, and customers if you want to do business.

3 LEARNING CHINESE WILL HELP YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF CHINESE BUSINESS CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE

If you’re doing business in China or with Chinese companies, learning Mandarin Chinese will help you to understand Chinese business culture and etiquette. For those of you who have already learned about the Chinese language and culture, you probably know that the Chinese language is full of idioms and expressions that can be difficult to understand for those who don’t speak the language. Thus, Mandarin communication will give you a significant advantage in negotiations and other business dealings.

If you work in China or with a Chinese business partner or Chinese clients, learning about Chinese culture and manners will help you. You will be able to reach this goal if you learn Business Chinese.

Business etiquette always has different improvements and fusions in different cultures. For instance, your native Chinese colleague or trading partner will find it strange and embarrassing when you try to greet them with a kiss on the cheek. Chinese people prefer shaking hands confidently and smiling to express their friendliness.
It can be hard to do business with people from other countries. Business etiquette, in particular, can be very different from one culture to the next. This can lead to misunderstandings, embarrassment, and even failed business deals in the worst case.

The way Chinese business people act is very complicated, and it is essential to do your homework and learn how to do things correctly. For example, it’s vital to be careful when giving gifts since many officials see gifts as bribes. In a conversation, it’s best to avoid direct negative answers like “no.” Instead, it’s often better to say something less natural, like “I will need more time to think about it.”

When you learn Mandarin Chinese for business, you will learn these customs and better understand Chinese business etiquette. This will make you more polite and help you explain your ideas better. In the same way, you’ll learn and better understand business and legal terms from China. Speaking mandarin can better understand what’s going on in the Chinese business world and the Chinese economy. You won’t miss out on essential details or nuances in translation when communicating with Chinese speakers.

Learning business Chinese will also help you increase your knowledge about how Chinese businesses and customers work and think. You’ll know what makes them tick and what gets them going. You’ll learn how to talk to them better and build business relationships that last when you learn Mandarin. Understanding the Chinese language will also help you get to know people better, which is helpful because Chinese people like to do business with people they trust.

4 BEING ABLE TO USE CHINESE WILL HELP COMPANIES GROW AND MAKE MORE MONEY

Being able to use Chinese will help companies grow and make more money. This is because China is a rapidly growing economy, and being able to communicate with Chinese businesses and consumers will give companies a competitive edge. Additionally, China is a huge market for many products and services, so tapping into that market can lead to increased profits.

If you can speak Mandarin Chinese well enough to get by, you will have more business and networking opportunities and ultimately expand your business. It’s easier to learn Chinese than you might think. Even if you say basic phrases to Chinese partners in their native tongue, they will appreciate your efforts to “be more Chinese”.

The Chinese appreciate your efforts and the little extra you have done to improve communication. In addition, Learning Chinese will also eliminate the need for translators, saving money for businesses and reducing error probability and mistakes during translation sessions. Since these skills are rare, you can expect your career prospects to improve in return.

China has one of the fastest-growing economies and one of the biggest markets in the world. Adding Chinese markets to your business can be very profitable. But for this expansion to work, you need to be able to speak Chinese and talk to business partners in their language.

As was said above, if you want to build a business in China that does well, you should know about Chinese business culture and etiquette. In the same way, it’s essential to build strong personal and professional relationships. Growing your business in China could make you a lot of money if you do this.

As we already pointed out, learning Chinese for business can help you make more money by lowering your business costs. You will be less dependent on translators and save money on translation costs.

5 CHINESE SKILLS WILL IMPROVE COMMERCIAL NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES

The ability to speak the Chinese language will undoubtedly improve commercial negotiation techniques. This is because Chinese is the language of business in many parts of the world, and being able to communicate effectively in this language will give negotiators a significant advantage. Furthermore, understanding Chinese culture and customs will also be beneficial in negotiations, as this can help build rapport and trust with counterparts.

If you are in China for business, it will be helpful if you can speak their language. This shows respect, gets around awkward language barriers, and keeps you from having to use a translator all the time. When doing business with the Chinese, trust is crucial. Meetings and social events are always set up ahead of time for Chinese people before they talk about business.

Trust needs to be based on something real. You will understand how Chinese people think when learning the Chinese language well enough to use it in business. This will help you gain their confidence and have better conversations with possible clients.

6 LEARNING CHINESE GIVES YOU AN EDGE OVER OTHER PEOPLE AND MAKES IT MORE LIKELY THAT YOU WILL GET A RAISE OR A PROMOTION

Learning Chinese gives you an edge over other people and makes it more likely that you will get a raise or a promotion. With the ever-increasing globalization, being able to speak Chinese gives you a clear advantage in the job market. Many companies are now doing business with China, and communicating effectively can help you stand out from the competition.

If you can speak the Chinese language fluently, it will also be easier to do business and grow in some of the world’s most important cities like Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, and Taipei.

Which employee do you want to be the first to start your business in China? Who is smarter: the person who doesn’t know Chinese or speaks Chinese well and knows Chinese culture? Learning Chinese has never been more critical.

Most job, product, and service markets are already full, so it’s crucial to stand out. Even though more people are learning Chinese, there are still fewer people who speak Chinese as a second language than English or Arabic.

So, if you want to grow your business in China and want it to be successful, you should know that if you can speak the Chinese business language well, you will stand out from most other employees. As a business owner, you will be able to use China’s economy as a powerhouse to your advantage. You’ll also be able to make better connections with possible partners and offer your customers new opportunities.

If you want to be more competitive in business worldwide, you should learn Chinese.

7 CHINESE SKILLS WILL MAKE YOUR BUSINESS IDEA CLEARER

If you have a business idea that you want to make more transparent, learning Chinese can help. The language has a lot of idioms and expressions that can help explain concepts more clearly. In addition, the written Chinese characters are exact and concise, so they can help communicate your ideas more effectively.

One of the most important reasons for business people to learn Mandarin is to be able to talk about and present their ideas. They will do their best to explain the point of their presentation about a business idea, define a business strategy with specific numbers and indices, or analyze all the signs in Chinese.

And again, when you are presenting your business idea before the decision-makers in a Chinese company, it is crucial to communicate directly with them and not through the “English translator” in that company.

During a short presentation, there will be limited time, and you want to convince the decision-makers in the Chinese companies. While the Chinese might have English speakers, these are not necessarily the decision-makers in the company. Using Chinese can be a vital tool to communicate better or as an “ice-breaker” that will enable you to get more business opportunities and collaboration with your target company in China.

8 CHINESE SKILLS WILL HELP YOU GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN CHINA AND NEW IDEAS

If you want to do business in China and Chinese communities, it’s essential to have at least some basic Chinese skills. This will help you better understand the business climate in China and new ideas. Even if you’re not planning on doing business in China, learning Chinese can still be beneficial. It can help you understand Chinese culture and history better, and it can also be a valuable skill to have in general.

China is also the fastest-growing consumer market, so communicating with and understanding how Chinese consumers act is a huge plus.

It’s important to remember that business is done differently in different countries. Many ways of doing business in other countries are not necessarily better or worse than how you do business. They are just different.

If you learn Chinese for business, you will learn more about how the Chinese economy works and how Chinese people do business. Some ways to run a business may seem strange but can be surprisingly profitable.

They can also help you develop new ideas by showing how other cultures and markets do things well.

China is one of the countries whose economy is growing the fastest. Many new technologies, trends, skills, and ways of doing business are used. Understanding the Chinese economy and business trends will also teach you how business is done worldwide.

BUSINESS CHINESE COURSES AT LC CHINESE SCHOOL

The benefits of learning Chinese for business are immense. Imagine knowing the language of one of the biggest economies in the world. You’ll be well on your way to understanding its business culture and building meaningful connections with Chinese-speaking people. Speaking Chinese fluently will take some time, effort, and patience. However, it is one of the most significant investments you can make in your career.

At LC Chinese School, you’ll find a supportive environment to help you learn Chinese, whether you’re just starting to learn a new language or are already well on your way to speaking it fluently.

We have classes tailored to each student’s goals so that you can spend your time working with the Chinese language more efficiently. You can take Business Chinese classes to move up in your career. These courses can be made for groups or one-on-one programs tailored to your industry’s needs.

We also have beginner classes where the focus is on pronunciation, the tonal system, and pinyin, not the Chinese characters so that you can save time and learn more quickly.

Our trainers are skilled and can teach courses like intensive boot camps, classes that focus on business and corporate-speak, small group classes, and one-on-one tutoring in a casual setting.

Your business Chinese will improve quickly if you learn from professional schools and teachers with a lot of experience. Business Chinese is an area where LC Chinese School has done a lot of good work. We have helped people from all over the world who work in China, especially with our Business Chinese courses.

Online Chinese courses make Chinese language learning easier for you as a business person because you don’t have to worry about where you’ll learn or how you’ll fit it into your busy schedules.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE MANDARIN CHINESE OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO?

If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese, feel free to REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS HERE or send me an email (Chen Huimin):huimin@laerkinesisk.no.

We offer private lessons and group classes at all levels, HSK 1-6, children, adults, business. All Mandarin Chinese classes are offered in classrooms or online.

Since the “Belt and Road” policy was put in place a few years ago, China’s trade with, for example, European countries has become more critical.

Interestingly, Mandarin Chinese is becoming a more important language around the world. It replaces English in business communication because China is now home to many top companies.

This article explores some reasons to learn Chinese, opportunities to be gained by studying Chinese and highlights eight main benefits of learning Chinese for business.

1 AS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING CHINA, THE CHINESE LANGUAGE IS PROMINENTLY ESSENTIAL

2 BUSINESS CHINESE STRENGTHENS WORKING AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

3 LEARNING CHINESE WILL HELP YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF CHINESE BUSINESS CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE

4 BEING ABLE TO USE CHINESE WILL HELP COMPANIES GROW AND MAKE MORE MONEY

As we already pointed out, learning Chinese for business can help you make more money by lowering your business costs. You will be less dependent on translators and save money on translation costs.

5 CHINESE SKILLS WILL IMPROVE COMMERCIAL NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES

6 LEARNING CHINESE GIVES YOU AN EDGE OVER OTHER PEOPLE AND MAKES IT MORE LIKELY THAT YOU WILL GET A RAISE OR A PROMOTION

If you can speak the Chinese language fluently, it will also be easier to do business and grow in some of the world’s most important cities like Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, and Taipei.

If you want to be more competitive in business worldwide, you should learn Chinese.

7 CHINESE SKILLS WILL MAKE YOUR BUSINESS IDEA CLEARER

8 CHINESE SKILLS WILL HELP YOU GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN CHINA AND NEW IDEAS

China is also the fastest-growing consumer market, so communicating with and understanding how Chinese consumers act is a huge plus.

They can also help you develop new ideas by showing how other cultures and markets do things well.

BUSINESS CHINESE COURSES AT LC CHINESE SCHOOL

At LC Chinese School, you’ll find a supportive environment to help you learn Chinese, whether you’re just starting to learn a new language or are already well on your way to speaking it fluently.

We also have beginner classes where the focus is on pronunciation, the tonal system, and pinyin, not the Chinese characters so that you can save time and learn more quickly.

Our trainers are skilled and can teach courses like intensive boot camps, classes that focus on business and corporate-speak, small group classes, and one-on-one tutoring in a casual setting.

Online Chinese courses make Chinese language learning easier for you as a business person because you don’t have to worry about where you’ll learn or how you’ll fit it into your busy schedules.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE MANDARIN CHINESE OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO?

If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese, feel free to REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS HERE or send me an email (Chen Huimin): huimin@laerkinesisk.no.

We offer private lessons and group classes at all levels, HSK 1-6, children, adults, business. All Mandarin Chinese classes are offered in classrooms or online.

If you are looking for a unique and authentic experience during your stay in China and learning Chinese efficiently, then a homestay is the perfect option for you! Staying with a local family will give you insight into the daily life of Chinese people and allow you to practice your Mandarin skills in a real-life setting.

Once you have found a family you would like to stay with, the next step is to apply for a visa. You will need to provide the family with some basic information about yourself and your travel dates and itinerary.

Once your visa has been approved, you will be able to contact the family and finalize the details of your stay. During your homestay, you will have your room and be provided with meals.

There is no better way to learn about the Chinese language and culture than to live it. Our homestay accommodation option lets you live with a local family and explore your China from a unique perspective whilst participating in our Intensive Chinese or Internship Program.

This is an ideal opportunity to rapidly improve your Chinese skills and gain an authentic insight into the daily lives of people in China, whether you have no prior knowledge or are already proficient.

BEST HOMESTAYS IN CHINA: OUR HOST FAMILIES

Our host families in China are amazing! They are so welcoming and accommodating, and they make you feel right at home and taste home-cooked Chinese food. You will have a great experience living with them as a guest and getting to know and discover the Chinese culture.

We work with host families in Guangdong who have been taking care of international students for a long time. They like giving foreign visitors a unique way to learn about their culture, making your trip even better.

Your host family will look after you and give you as many new experiences as possible to make sure you have a relaxing and memorable time in China. This will enable you to to enjoy the local food, culture, and language in a best possible way.

WHY PICK A HOMESTAY IN CHINA? ADVANTAGES OF HOMESTAY IN CHINA

There are many reasons to pick a homestay in China. It would help if you welcomed what a homestay offers because it allows you to live with a Chinese family and experience their culture firsthand. This can be a great way to learn about the language and customs of China. Additionally, homestays are often less expensive than other accommodation options, making them budget-friendly.

When you stay with a local family, you can put what you’ve learned to use. When you live in a Chinese home, you’ll hear the language every day, which will help you learn even when you’re not trying. You’ll be exposed to real-life situations, slang, and accents that you might not hear in your Chinese class. This will give you a complete understanding of how people talk in the real world. If you want to get the most out of your efforts, this is the best way to do it.

Living with a Chinese family also gives you a chance to learn about parts of Chinese culture that you might not learn from other foreigners. Your host family will be happy to show you how they live through food, activities, and conversation. This will give you a chance to see a side of China that not many foreigners get to see.

You’ll never be alone with a homestay unless you want to be. Your host family will always be there to make sure you have fun and feel at home. Even though you probably won’t miss home because you’ll be having so much fun, you’ll always be able to find a friendly face. It’s like having a home when you’re not at home.

It’s not every day that you get to live with another Chinese family over time. Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind chance to fully experience China, improve your Chinese, and gain new skills and experience that will make you stand out to schools and employers in the future.

HOMESTAY IN CHINA: LOCATION FACILITIES AND HOST FAMILY LOCATIONS

When choosing a homestay in China, it is essential to consider the location, facilities, and host family. The homestay location is vital because it will determine how easy it is to get around and see the sights in Guangzhou. If the homestay is located in a remote area, getting around without a car may be challenging.

The facilities at the homestay should be comfortable and clean. The host family should be friendly and welcoming. The homestay location should be close to the places you want to visit, and the facilities should be able to meet your needs. The host family should be friendly and welcoming.

We carefully check out our host families to ensure that our students have an excellent place to stay that has everything they need. No matter who you’re staying with when you travel to China, as a guest in the homestay experience we provide, you’ll always have:

We have a wide variety of friendly host families to choose from. Some are single people, some are couples with children, and some are retired couples. Our host families have been carefully screened and selected for their friendliness and willingness to welcome international students into their homes.

The homestays that we provide include:

WiFi
Private room
Wardrobe
Air conditioners
A western-style bathroom

All of our host families live in good neighborhoods that are easy to get to by metro and are a reasonable distance from our school in Guangzhou.

Our host families are all friendly and welcoming. They are interested in hosting students from other countries and cultures, and they want to help you learn about their culture. Our staff has carefully selected all of our host families to meet your needs. We only work with families we know will provide a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for our students.

Let us know if you want to be our guest and stay in a homestay during your internship or Chinese language program!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Do I get my own key to the house?
Absolutely.

2. Are there places where I can wash my clothes?
Yes, definitely. Your host family will sometimes even do your laundry for you

3. How about if I want to stay out late?
No problem, but please be respectful of the home. If you also plan to be away for a while, you could let your homestay know so they don’t have to worry.

4. Can I have someone stay with me for the night?
You cannot.

5. What will I know before I go to China about my family?
We’ll send you a document with information about each family member before you arrive. Along with their address and other details, we’ll tell you a little bit about them so you know who they are before you get there.

6. Can I switch homestay families if I don’t like them?
Yes, it can be set up. Even though this happens very rarely, don’t worry or freak out if things aren’t going as planned. If we need to, we can make a plan to change.

7. Can I book a homestay at LC Chinese School but not take language classes?
No. Homestays are a top priority for our full-time Chinese students.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE MANDARIN CHINESE OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO?

If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese, feel free to REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS HERE or send me an email (Chen Huimin): huimin@laerkinesisk.no.

We offer private lessons and group classes at all levels, HSK 1-6, children, adults, business. All Mandarin Chinese classes are offered in classrooms or online.

The Chinese expression qǐlai 起来 has both literal and figurative applications.

Qǐlai 起来 are used in three ways in Chinese.

DESCRIBING AN UPWARD MOVEMENT

Firstly, you can use Verb + qǐlai 起来 to express upward movement. For example, jiǎn qǐlai 捡起来 to pick up or zhàn qǐlai 站起来 to stand up.

To ask someone to stand up, you can say Nǐ zhàn qǐlái 你站起来.

In terms of what it means at its most basic level, you can use qǐlai 起来 in the sense of lifting or moving something up. The grammatical structure is 把 + object + verb + qǐlai 起来. This phrase emphasizes the strong move up.

Examples:

苹果都掉到地上了，快捡起来！
Píngguǒ dōu diào dào dìshàngle, kuài jiǎn qǐlái!
The apples have fallen to the ground. Hurry, pick them up!

不要动，把手举起来！
Bùyào dòng, bǎshǒu jǔ qǐlái!
Don’t move. Put your hands up!

USING QǏLAI 起来 TO SHOW THAT SOMETHING HAS STARTED OR IS GOING ON

By using verb + qǐlai 起来 you can also show that something has started and is still going on. In these situations, qǐlai 起来 is only used with spontaneous actions, like chàng 唱 to sing, tiào 跳 to jump, liáo 聊 to chat, or with states like rè 热 hot, lěng 冷 cold, or hǎo 好 good etc.

Verb + qǐlai 起来 cannot be used with planned actions.

For example, this example is right:

夏天到了，天气慢慢热起来了

Xiàtiān dàole, tiānqì màn man rè qǐláile

Summer is here, and the weather is getting warmer.
Let’s say you want to ask when a person is starting class, and then you ask. This example is wrong because the action was planned:

你几点上课起来？
Nǐ jǐ diǎn shàngkè qǐlái?

Having a class is planned action, so we can not use qǐlai 起来. We ought to say:

你几点开始上课？
Nǐ jǐ diǎn kāishǐ shàngkè?
What time do you start class?

USING QǏLAI 起来 TO EXPRESS JUDGEMENT

Another way to use qǐlai 起来 is to describe the feeling of something you look at, listen to, feel, etc.

When used to make an initial assessment, qǐlai 起来 express that the speaker has just taken action and, based on that, has made a quick judgment.

The is a typical sentence structure when you use qǐlai 起来:

Subject + Verb + qǐlai 起来 + Adverb + Adjective

This structure is often used in Chinese with perception verbs like chī 吃 to eat, kàn 看 to see, tīng 听 to listen etc.

Example:

这个人看起来很友善。
Zhège rén kàn qǐlái hěn yǒushàn.
This person looks friendly.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE MANDARIN CHINESE OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO?

If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese, feel free to REGISTER FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS HERE or send me an email (Chen Huimin): huimin@laerkinesisk.no.

We offer private lessons and group classes at all levels, HSK 1-6, children, adults, business. All Mandarin Chinese classes are offered in classrooms or online.