Blog Tag - How to

Keep Cozy This Winter With This Warming Recipe For Biangbiang Noodles
Freezing weather. Airpocalypse. Netflix addiction. Laziness. They’re all fantastic reasons not to leave your house this winter. And not leaving the...
Tired of The Stale Old Bun? Try This Simple Rice Burger Recipe at Home
For centuries the burger has conquered hunger worldwide, and while there have been numerous variations on the patty theme – beef, chicken, pork,...
Mandarin Monday: How to Order a Jiānbing in Mandarin
Ubiquitous. Delicious. Not entirely nutritious. You can find them on the street in Beijing and Brooklyn. They are a staple of both morning commuters...
Mandarin Monday: An Infographic to Comprehend Chinese Gastronomy in a Linguistic Way
Imagine, if you will, your Chinese language skills are in their prime, you've just passed your HSK 4 test with a high score, and now the menu in your...
The Winter is Coming, The Heater is Growling: Things You Need To Know About Nuan Qi
It feels like the capital has jumped forward in time this past week. With drastic temperature drops and snow fall spotted on the tips of mountains in...
Douyin Dive: Watch a Video Each Day, Treat Your Body in the Right Way
Long before COVID-19 struck, you probably had already been receiving tons of blogs about healthy lifestyles or what kinds of food can’t be paired...
Mandarin Monday: A Very Merry Hot Pot (and a Spicy New Year)
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. With...
10 Alternative Ways to Say I Love You in Chinese
Bored with saying the usual 我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ)? This Valentine's Day, really surprise your lover with these alternative ways of expressing your heart-...
Let Us Pay: No More Excuses to Remain Without WeChat Wallet or Alipay
All the bank information you type in must be exactly consistent with what was used to open your bank account. This includes capitalization and order...
How to Open Your Own WeChat Shop: Start Selling to a Wider Online Audience
In addition to WeChat Wallet for beginners, more advanced users looking to sell products on the app can open their own WeChat shop. Those interested...
Spring Tidying and Cleaning Guide: Tips and Tricks to Start Afresh With Beijing's Spring
I don't know about you, but when those temperatures rise, the skies turn blue, and the windows are opened, I can't help but get tidying and cleaning...
DP Six Ways to Beat a Beijing Hangover
Beijing hangovers are one of a kind. You start off with a cheeky and somewhat classy happy hour after work, head to a brewpub for beers and dinner...
How to Obtain a Beijing Motorcycle License (Without an International License to Convert)
To drive a gas motorcycle legally in Beijing, you need to obtain a motorcycle license, for which you have to be able to pass the Chinese written...
Call Me Maybe: How to Buy a Mobile Phone and Set Up a 3G/4G Plan
Few things in Beijing are as essential as a mobile phone. Not only can users make calls, but they can also send payments, buy movie tickets, book...