Simplified Chinese Culture — Customs, History & Traditions
Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of Simplified Chinese-speaking countries.
41 lessons · 1835 flashcards
Common greetings
Basic greetings
Greeting your neighbor
Basic greetings
French brand names
Brand names
Popular Chinese food
Popular foods
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by China
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by China
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by China
Expressions
Basic expressions
Greeting someone and apologizing for being late
Basic expressions
Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments
Bargaining for souvenirs including dialogue to check for size, color, numbers and calculating money.
Bargaining
Essential & Popular Greetings
Chinese new year greetings
Prosperity & Wealth Greetings
Chinese new year greetings
Health & Happiness Greetings
Chinese new year greetings
Directions
Basic directions
Asking for directions
Basic directions
Dates
Basic dates
Discussing birthdays
Basic dates
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again
Common slang
Casual street slang
Verse 1
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Chorus
青花瓷 by Jay Chou (Advanced)
Verse 2
青花瓷 by Jay Chou (Advanced)
Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments (Advanced)
Check in counter
At the airport
Common vocab and phrases
At the airport
Boarding at the gate
At the airport
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
China destinations
Popular Destination Names
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Scene: Swordsmanship and calligraphy
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Hero 英雄 (movie) (Advanced)
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by China (Advanced)
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by China (Advanced)
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by China (Advanced)
Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking (Advanced)
Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking (Advanced)
Following Up After the Event
Career event networking (Advanced)
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