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Bubble Tea Island Blog about travel, life and culture in the sweet potato shaped island of Taiwan ! You will also tips about how to improve your Mandarin and Hokkien to better fit into the the Taiwanese society !
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1w ago
When it comes to Traditional Chinese fonts, locating them can be a bit challenging, especially in comparison to their simplified counterparts. However, fear not! In this article, we will show you a straightforward way to discover Traditional Chinese fonts on FreeChineseFont.com. Step 1 : Go on “All Categories” and select “Traditional Chinese” Step 2 ..read more
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1w ago
It is always a good time to visit Taiwan, but May in particular is one of our favorite month. Let’s have a look into what this month has to offer for those planning a trip to Taipei and the rest of the island in May 2024. Is May a Good Time to Visit Taiwan? May ..read more
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1w ago
Matsu, also known as Mazu, holds a revered place in Taiwanese culture as the guardian deity of fishermen, sailors, and seafarers. The celebration of her birthday, occurring on the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month (May 1st in 2024), is a significant event across Taiwan, marked by vibrant festivities and religious observances. A Brief ..read more
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1w ago
Buddha’s Birthday, also known as Buddha Day, stands as one of the central celebrations within the Buddhist religion, commemorating the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later attained enlightenment and founded Buddhism. This festival holds the distinction of being the oldest international celebration honoring the birth of a historical figure. Traditionally observed on the eighth ..read more
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1M ago
On Tuesday (July 25), Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) revealed the fortunate digits for the most recent cycle of the Taiwan receipt lottery ..read more
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1M ago
The Tomb-Sweeping Festival, or Qingming Festival in Chinese (清明節), is a significant traditional holiday in Taiwan, China, and some other Asian countries. It bears some resemblance to All Souls’ Day in the West. On this day, the primary activity involves visiting cemeteries and cleaning the tombs of ancestors. Additionally, Qingming (清明) in Chinese means “Brightness ..read more
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1M ago
Taiwan has a very complex history that has shaped and influenced its linguistic diversity. Taiwanese Hokkien was the dominant language spoken on the island for a very long time, predating the introduction of Mandarin Chinese by the ROC government. During the Japanese occupation of the island, Taiwanese people began introducing Japanese words into their local ..read more
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1M ago
Learning how to count in Taiwanese Hokkien is a little trickier than in Mandarin Chinese. First of all, Taiwanese isn’t as standardized as Mandarin, meaning that some words, including numbers, can be pronounced differently depending on whether you are in the north or south of Taiwan, for example. Here, we will learn the most standardized ..read more
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1M ago
In the intricate world of international relations, the way Taiwan refers to China carries significant weight. It transcends mere words, reflecting deeply ingrained political ideologies and aspirations. So, does Taiwan call China “China” or “The Mainland”? Let’s unravel the complexities of this terminology. Context: What Does “Mainland China” Refers to? Taiwan, officially the Republic of ..read more
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2M ago
家 is the character for “family”. It is made out of 10 strokes. Chinese Character Simplified Version Bopomofo Pinyin 家 家 ㄐㄧㄚ Jiā Definition Family; home; (polite) my (sister, uncle etc); classifier for families or businesses; refers to the philosophical schools of pre-han china; suffix denoting expertise in a particular field, akin to English -ist ..read more