Culture & pragmatics
The unwritten rules of Chinese social life — how to address people, refuse politely, give gifts, and read the room. Real guidance beyond vocabulary.
Everyday etiquette
Polite refusals
6 phrases
Disagreeing indirectly
5 phrases
Responding to compliments
5 phrases
Apology levels
6 phrases
Gift-giving taboos
5 phrases
WeChat etiquette
6 phrases
面子 — the concept of face
6 phrases
Mainland vs Taiwan usage
6 phrases
Regional vocabulary differences
6 phrases
Internet slang (dates fast!)
6 phrases
Words to be careful with
4 phrases
Reading real-world signs & notices
6 phrases
Common service interactions
6 phrases
Queuing & public space
6 phrases
Visiting someone's home
6 phrases
Standard Mandarin vs local dialects
6 phrases