Literal Map of China and Neighbors

Ever wonder what all those Chinese place names really mean? Keep on wondering. Although I’ve taken a map of China’s provinces and some neighboring countries, and translated their names directly into English, you will still be left clueless.
I have to say though, the resulting names are amusing. They remind me of the signs you see […]

My Favorite Chinese Dish

Yes, I know it’s been a while. You may think I’ve been asleep at the wheel…I wish I had such a wheel. I’ve actually been studying really hard to keep up with all the brainiac Koreans in my class who have the magical ability to memorize hundreds of characters in a span of minutes while […]

Mandarin is the Easiest Language on the Planet

I don’t even know why anyone speaks English, It’s a mindlessly complex and unintuitive language, despite being quick to pick up odd phrases, even native speakers can’t seem to master the subtle nuances in it’s obscure grammatical structure. I propose that we replace it with Chinese instead. Let’s just see how this language causes me […]