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Kaohongshu is a blog for everyone interested in learning Chinese. Follow along to find ideas, tools and resources for your Chinese language journey.
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1w ago
Red Cloth" (一块红布, Hóng Bù) is a song by Cui Jian (崔健), often called the father of Chinese rock. Cui Jian rose to fame in the 1980s as a pioneer of rock music in China, using his music to express deep emotions, social critique, and personal struggles. Here’s the Chinese lyrics with English translations, pinyin and more ..read more
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2w ago
In this post, I take a closer look at the 10 most downloaded apps for learning Chinese. What are they and why are they so popular ..read more
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3w ago
In this first edition of 2025: Tiktok refugees, being rich in Shanghai, cycling in Tibet, "letting it rot", discussing China's economy, dealing with hate comments, ideological flexibility for the sake of collective wealth and Chinese stereotypes about foreign countries ..read more
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1M ago
Teacher AI has garnered significant attention on social media, promoted by prominent polyglots on YouTube and other platforms. Could this be the reason behind its premium pricing and the absence of a free trial? Here’s a first look at what the app has to offer, particularly for learners of Chinese ..read more
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1M ago
Duolingo - the gamified language-learning app with its infamous owl mascot - has charmed millions of users with its promise of making language acquisition easy and fun. But if you’re serious about learning Chinese, let me save you some wasted time: Duolingo is not the tool for the job ..read more
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2M ago
Forget hunting for Chinese classes or tandem partners - could an AI-powered language tutor be the game-changer for mastering Chinese? I put Talkpal, an AI language tutor app, to the test. Here’s my review ..read more
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3M ago
In this edition: Applying for a job in the Chinese army, the challenges of traveling in Africa, hiring Chinese street workers, surfing in Portugal, gap year in Norway and a survival guide for tiny apartments ..read more
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3M ago
For anyone learning Chinese, practicing handwriting is more than just a practical skill – it’s a window ..read more
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3M ago
AI-powered Text-To-Speech (TTS) technology is a big step forward for Chinese learners all over the world. In ..read more
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3M ago
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mischa Wilmers on his I’m Learning Mandarin ..read more