Yoyo Chinese Blog

Drinking in China explained: what you'll drink, drinking etiquette, and Chinese vocabulary for drinking and toasting... this post is full of valuable info to fill your head before you fill your glass.

Practice your Mandarin listening skills and get a look at Chinese life and culture with these awesome movies from China!

This summer is the time you actually take the plunge and take a vacation to China. And we've got 5 fascinating places -- beyond Beijing and Shanghai -- that are perfect for summertime fun, adventure, and cultural immersion.

Learn how to tell which way to read these tricky Mandarin Chinese characters with more than one pronunciation.

Learn how to wish people well in Mandarin Chinese, with useful phrases and clear explanations of when to use these expressions, and with whom!

Watch these hot Chinese TV shows to practice your Mandarin listening skills and get a look at Chinese life and culture!

These Chinese animal-related expressions will give you some handy lines to make you sound like a native, as well as insight into some of the stereotypes and superstitions about animals in Chinese culture.

Paper cutting, Chinese Opera, shadow puppets, calligraphy and musical instruments are all different forms of traditional Chinese arts. Learn about them here! :)

Unlike English, there's no absolute words in Chinese for yes or no! Find out how Chinese people actually say yes or no!

What's a pipa? Have you ever wonder what traditional Chinese music sounded like? Find out with Yangyang and her special guest Ma Jie in this our latest YouTube Live hangout!