Every year on May 1st, China lights up with excitement to celebrate 五一 (Wǔyī, Labor Day). This special day isn't just a break from school...

During my time in both New York City and Dallas, Texas, I had the pleasure of frequenting a delightful restaurant named 十秒到 (Shí Miǎo...

Austin, TX, a city celebrated for its eclectic food scene, harbors some of the most authentic Chinese restaurants outside of China. This...

MMTop10: Our Favorite Hotels in China (part one) Ten hotels where we at Manhattan Mandarin love to stay when taking families and groups...

https://quizlet.com/784901770/flashcards 头部 (tóu bù) - head 面部 (miàn bù) - face 眉毛 (méi máo) - eyebrow 睫毛 (jié máo) - eyelash 眼睛 (yǎn...

Mahjongg is a popular tile-based game that has been enjoyed by people all around the world for centuries. It originated in China during...

For years we've seen our students struggle with using adjectives in Mandarin. The grammar (explained below) is easy enough but one of the...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's CNY celebration. The first at our new HQ! What a turnout we had from friends,...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first calligraphy and wine night at HQ! The event sold out quickly and, thanks to Sean...

In 2008, while studying in Shanghai with CET, I was lucky enough to play and 'intern' with the Shanghai Golden Eagles. As a part of the...

This is a new series for MM. We've always believed that the trickiest part of getting to a high level of Mandarin is the sheer amount of...

Mandarin is often considered a challenging language to learn, with its complex characters, tones, and unfamiliar sounds. However, one...

Learning a new language can be an exciting and challenging journey. While every language has its unique complexities and nuances, some...

LiBai (also known as Li Bo, Li Taibai and Li Po) was a Chinese poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618–907). He is widely regarded as...

The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an internationally recognized standardized test of Chinese proficiency for children, primarily aimed at...

Although I have been studying Mandarin since 2006 and lived and worked in China from 2008 until 2013, I didn't meet anyone who had...

London’s Chinatown is a dense, restaurant-packed neighborhood in the heart of London. It can be overwhelming choosing between Dim Sum (点心...

London’s Chinatown is a vibrant neighborhood in the center of London, filled with Dim Sum (點心), Hot Pot (火锅), Zhen Zhu Nai Cha (珍珠奶茶),...

Looking for a dessert spot after a delicious meal in London’s Chinatown? You’e come to the right place! While better known for its dim...