Articles in Chinese Classes

Online Student's Experience on Our Brand New Web App!

Sign up to online classes on our brand new web app! Read about Babi's experience here and find out more about learning Chinese online!

2 Sep 2021
By Team HQ Hutong School

The Four Great Classic Chinese Novels

Classic literature that you must read and discover Written by Juliette Pitt If you take a look at any Chinese bookshelf in your local library then you’re likely to see a copy of at least one of the Four Great Classical Novels otherwise known as in Chinese 四大名著 (sìdàmíngzhù). These four books are considered to …

23 Jul 2021
By Team HQ Hutong School

Top Tips to Giving a Gift in China

Your Pocket Guide to Gift Giving Written by Juliette Pitt If you have been to China and have presented a gift to your Chinese hosts or work colleagues, then I’m sure you are aware of the ritual of gift giving in the country. Gifts, no matter how large or small, are expected to be reciprocated …

9 Jul 2021
By Team HQ Hutong School

An insight into learning Chinese - an interview with Keren Liu from Unconventional Chinese

An insight into learning Chinese – an interview with Keren Liu from Unconventional Chinese Written by Juliette Pitt Continuing with our interviews with different experts, this week we spoke to Ms. Keren Liu an educational entrepreneur who teaches Chinese via her online platform called Unconventional Chinese. #Introduction Ms. Keren Liu is a Chinese teacher and …

25 Jun 2021
By Team HQ Hutong School

The Five Do's and Do not's When attending a Formal Dinner in China

Your Pocket Guide to Impress your Chinese Host Written by Juliette Pitt If you have been to China and have attended a formal dinner then I’m sure you are very aware of the importance of demonstrating good etiquette. Most business and networking in China are conducted over the dinner table, and a good ‘display’ at …

18 Jun 2021
By Team HQ Hutong School

What Does "Miànzi" Really Mean?

A closer look on what ‘Face’ (面子) exactly is in China Written by Juliette Pitt So, we’re sure if you’ve been to China or if you are familiar with Chinese culture you have come across the term “miànzi”(面子). The direct translation of “miànzi” is face. Similar to the Western idea of reputation, ‘face’ describes one’s reputation or …

11 Jun 2021
By Team HQ Hutong School