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Mandarin Guides初級

Taiwan Mandarin and Mainland Mandarin

台灣中文和中國中文

Discover key differences in Mandarin across Taiwan and China.

~3 min read

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Mandarin Guides初級

How Chinese Names Work

中文名字怎麼取?

How are Chinese names formed, and what do they mean?

~3 min read

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News & Stories中級 · Lv 4

More Than 10,000 Vespas Ride Through Rome

一萬台 Vespa 開進羅馬

How did the Vespa become an icon of Italian life?

~6 min read

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Mandarin Guides中級 · Lv 4

5 Chengyu Native Speakers Actually Use

中文母語者真的會用的 5 個成語

Learn five Chinese idioms you can use in conversation.

~8 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

Five Minutes Away? In Taiwan, That’s a Scooter Ride!

走路五分鐘?台灣人可能先去牽機車!

Why do so many Taiwanese people ride scooters for short trips?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

How a Football Jersey Can Tell a Country's Story

一件球衣,也能說一個國家的故事

What can a football jersey reveal about a country’s culture?

~6 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

The two sides of food delivery culture

外送文化的兩面性

Does food delivery make life easier at a hidden cost?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

The Communication Challenges of Cross-National Teams

跨國團隊的溝通挑戰

Why can communication be difficult across international teams?

~8 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 6

The Unspoken Rules of Taiwanese Politeness

「不好意思」說個不停?台灣人的客氣話,你真的聽懂了嗎?

What does “maybe next time” really mean in Taiwan?

~12 min read

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