Yoyo Chinese Blog

Public shame or embarrassment in Chinese society might cost you more than your pride. Find out how to save face and avoid the unspoken cultural pressures of life in China!

Chinese idioms can seem like a mystery to Chinese learners. But the good news is, there are Chinese idioms that are easy to learn because they have equivalents in the English language!

How credit card friendly is China? Will you be forced to use 100 yuan Mao's during your entire stay? Find out the do's and don'ts of using plastic in a cash based society.

Chinese signs are hard to understand, even for Mandarin learners who've studied Chinese characters. That's because these signs aren't written in everyday language. See 6 words you'll need to understand to decipher Chinese signs.

In the second installment of this 2-part series, we take a look at Chinese name-calling involving animals. Learn the often-historic origins of these insults, and see what's considered light teasing, and what's a grave insult.

Entrepreneurship in China is unlike any other in Western countries. See how different environments and mindset breed different startups. Find out what makes Chinese startups different from startups in Western countries

Ever wonder what Chinese women think about dating Western men? Get an exclusive peek into the minds of half a dozen Chinese women, who tell us what they like best about dating a foreigner!

There are times when you want a few good insults up your sleeve for a good name-calling. Here are some easy-to-learn Chinese insults you'll be able to whip out when the time is right.

Wrong Chinese tattoos can be one of the most hilarious things if you're aware of what the mistakes are. We've put together 5 of the funniest Chinese language errors ever inked onto someone's skin.

Read about 7 things Western girls should know before dating a Chinese man.