Yoyo Chinese Blog

Find out the real reasons why certain Chinese loanwords (words borrowed from English) are pronounced the way they are. "Bus" and "cheese" finally make so much sense!

Find out 6 common Chinese habits and rituals that you might adopt if you live in China for a while!

Have some fun with us and learn how Chinese people pronounce these 8 animal sounds!

Learn this famous Chinese song -- 月亮代表我的心 (yuè liang dài biǎo wǒ de xīn) - "The Moon Represents My Heart" -- and impress any Chinese person you meet!

How can expats stand being poked, prodded, and told to get a real job by Chinese people nearly every day while living in China? Find out what keeps them staying in China in this week's blog article.

Curious about what Chinese schools and education is like? Find out first-hand from a mom of a Chinese-educated child.

Learn vital tips for a (relatively) safe journey through the wild streets and alleyways of China!

How do you show good manners in China when you can't say, "Please"?! Learn the 6 secret ways now!

Chinese people will go to strange lengths to beat the heat and keep skin tan-free during the summer months! Facekinis are just one of many!

Get a taste for the wild, wacky, and wonderful adventures that can happen when you spend six years working and living in China!