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Bruce Lee, a cultural bridge between China and the world
Discover the incredible journey of Bruce Lee, an icon of martial arts, cinema and global culture, between Chinese tradition and modernity.

What if Chinese became the language of tourism in France?
To develop Chinese tourism, tourism schools must train their students in Chinese. An essential skill to better welcome and retain this booming clientele.

China: a journey through the history of imperial capitals
Explore the fascinating history of China's capitals, from Xi'an to Beijing, and learn how these cities shaped China's identity and evolution through dynasties.

Confucius: The Sage Who Shaped Chinese Thought
Discover who Confucius was, an iconic figure in Chinese wisdom, and how his heritage still influences the language, culture, and learning of Mandarin today.

Learn Chinese in Shanghai: total immersion for fast results guaranteed
Find out why Shanghai is the best city to learn Chinese and how to make easy progress with the MandarinMaster method, even at a distance.

Learning Chinese through the story of Xi Jinping
Find out how the personal story of Xi Jinping can complement your learning of Chinese. Explore her life, her ideas, and how they relate to Chinese culture.

DeepSeek: Chinese innovation at the forefront — Why is learning Mandarin crucial to join innovative businesses in China?
Learn how China became an innovation leader with companies like DeepSeek. Professional opportunities, technological advancements, and the importance of Mandarin.

Management in China/France: circular vs linear thinking
Discover the differences in management between China and France, based on Chinese circular thinking and French linear thinking.

How can the five elements of Chinese enrich your learning of Mandarin?
Find out how the five Chinese elements can enrich your Mandarin learning experience.

Chinese characters: how to learn them easily?
Discover how to learn Chinese characters easily using effective methods: mnemonics, spaced repetition, writing...

China and its flag: history and meaning
Learn about the fascinating history and meaning of the Chinese flag, an emblem of national unity and revolution.

10 Common Mistakes Chinese Beginners Make and How to Avoid Them
Here are the 10 common mistakes beginners make in Chinese and our tips to avoid them

The Lantern Festival in China: a dazzling celebration to discover
Discover the Lantern Festival, a magical celebration marking the end of Chinese New Year! History, traditions, expressions in Mandarin.

Snake sign in Chinese astrology: horoscope and meaning
Learn about the Snake sign in Chinese astrology: its characteristics, meaning, and influence on your life.

Chinese New Year 2025: traditions and meanings
Immerse yourself in the magic of Chinese New Year 2025: traditions, festivities, tips and symbols to celebrate this iconic holiday in style!

Majong: history, rules and secrets of a thousand-year-old game
Discover the fascinating history of majong, a traditional Chinese game, its origins, rules, and why it appeals to millions of players around the world.

Learn Chinese online for free with MandarinMaster (2 to 4 weeks)
Learn how to learn Chinese online for free with MandarinMaster. Explore our effective method for mastering Mandarin easily!

The Chinese calendar: cycles, symbols and traditions
Qu’est-ce que le calendrier chinois ? Découvrez son fonctionnement, son histoire et son rôle dans les traditions, l’astrologie et les fêtes culturelles. Une plongée au cœur d’un héritage intemporel !

How to learn Chinese easily and quickly?
Learning Chinese easily and quickly is possible. Here's how.

The Great Wall of China
also called “The Great Wall” (in Chinese, the Long Wall) also called “The Wall of 10,000 Lilies” (in Chinese, the Long Wall)

How many Chinese characters do you need to know to speak the language well?
It is entirely possible to speak Chinese well with a minimum of characters. We tell you why, and especially how!

What is your Chinese zodiac sign?
In this article, you will learn The importance of the zodiac in Chinese culture, What is your Chinese zodiac sign, What are the animals of the Chinese zodiac, What are the elements of the Chinese zodiac

2 very good reasons to learn Chinese
“Learning Chinese is not that difficult and is definitely worth it: you just need a method and see an advantage in it.”

Learning Mandarin Chinese: is it that hard?
In France, the reputation of the Chinese language lives on. Philippe Laurent, creator of the MandarinMaster method, answers us: is learning Chinese that difficult?

China at the Olympic Games: why so many gold medals?
The rise of China in the Olympic Games: a quest for perfection and teamwork revealing its unique culture.