It is a well-known fact that the luxury market does quite well in China. From cars to purses to bathroom fixtures, China has the demand and China has the money. Here is a list of some of the luxury brands that you will see in China. Most of them have a phonetic spelling. You can click on all… Read More
If you’re interested in art, painters or just want to learn some 美术用品 (art materials) vocabulary then keep reading! Da Fen Oil Painting Village is located within the Longgang District of Shenzhen and has become well known for supplying art materials, art prints and of course, oil paintings, worldwide. Not only is Da Fen a… Read More
Posted by Allen from WrittenChinese.Com I want to share with you a very funny prediction about the 2014 World Cup that has been passing around Weibo (微博): 这次世界杯，意大离了，西班哑了、英格烂了、乌拉归了……(Zhè cì shìjièbēi, yì dà líle, xī bān yǎle, yīng gé lànle, wūlā guīle) Translation: During this world cup, 意大离了 (yì dà lí le) = “Italy… Read More
As a foreigner living in China, it is sometimes nice to see familiar brands when you are feeling homesick. Some of these brands have become integral to the lives of Chinese people, some of them are new. Below I have listed some of the most commonly seen Western brands in China and how they are… Read More
*For those of you in China, you can access the video here. Jay Chou (周杰伦 Zhōu Jiélún) is one of the most famous male singers in China. Originally from Taiwan, his music is popular throughout Asia, as well as around the world. This sweet song, 明明就 (Míng Míng Jiù), is set in a beautiful castle and describes… Read More
Posted by Bethany from WrittenChinese.Com Many people consider Shenzhen (深圳) an unusual city because it was established less than 40 years ago. With most of the 15 million residents coming from other areas of China, the city has an interesting blend of Chinese culture. Things change here all of the time and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what’s happening, but… Read More