Yoyo Chinese Blog

10 years of articles written by Chinese language learning experts covering everything you'd want to know about Chinese culture and language learning best practices.

25 Common Chinese Idioms You Should Know - Part 1

TANNER BRADEN | MARCH 23, 2022

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 the 24 Chinese Solar Terms - A Cultural Understanding of the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

YANFENG ZHAO | MARCH 14, 2022

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

Textbook Chinese vs. Real-World Chinese

TANNER BRADEN | FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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

Chinese Lantern Riddles - A Fun Challenge for Hanzi Learners

YANFENG ZHAO | FEBRUARY 15, 2022

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

The 15 Days of the Chinese New Year

TANNER BRADEN | FEBRUARY 11, 2022

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

Try The New Quiz & Flashcard Mastery on Yoyo Chinese!

JASON SCHUURMAN | FEBRUARY 04, 2022

The new Quiz & Flashcards Mastery tools are now live on Yoyo Chinese!

"Be Water, My Friend" - Even When Learning Chinese!

YANFENG ZHAO | JANUARY 31, 2022

2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger, and who better to teach us about the meaning of water than Bruce Lee himself! Come explore the teachings of the great Bruce Lee and how they apply to learning Chinese!

Best Gifts for Chinese New Year

TANNER BRADEN | JANUARY 21, 2022

Looking for a gift to give someone for Chinese New Year? Here's some ideas and tips to help you find the perfect one!

Western New Year vs. Chinese New Year

TANNER BRADEN | DECEMBER 31, 2021

Most people are aware that the Chinese celebrate their own New Year holiday later on in the year than Westerners do. But do you know how much different it really is?