Yoyo Chinese Blog

If you’re itching to say more than just 你好 (nǐ hǎo) at your local dim sum spot, or want to impress with more than 谢谢 (xiè xie) at the end of a business meeting, this article is for you!

A funny and insightful story of a native Chinese person's first experience with Chinese food in America.

Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unexpected fame to classical martial art characters 杨康 (yáng kāng) and 杨过 (yáng guò).

Learn all about the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac and Chinese culture.

Learn how to use five of the most common Chinese idioms: 小心翼翼, 爱不释手, 迫不及待, 知足常乐, and 丢三落四.

Learn how to use five of the most common Chinese idioms: 半途而废, 不可思议, 废寝忘食, 东张西望, and 不相上下.

Learn all about the 24 Chinese solar terms featured in the 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Which is more helpful to study, textbook Chinese or real-world Chinese? The answer is yes!

Learn all about Chinese lantern riddles, even how to solve them yourself!

You've probably heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but did you know there are 15 Days of the Chinese New Year?