Coins are traditionally incorporated into the Chinese New Year dumplings with a symbolic meaning.

It's very easy to state the date in Chinese. All you need is the number plus the words "year," "month," and "day."

Would you ask for your present two weeks before your actual birthday?

There are two ways of introducing people to others. One is more formal and the other is more causal.

The "is" word sentence is a very common sentence pattern in Chinese. Many sentences can be formed using this sentence structure.

There are three ways to say thank you in Chinese depending on the person that you are thanking. And to say you are welcome, you can simply say "no thanks."

The handy sentence in learning Chinese is "what's this called in Chinese?"

To make something past tense in Chinese is very simple. Just add "le" at the end and the sentence is now past tense.

In this video, we demonstrate how to properly wear, remove and dispose of a medical mask.

In this episode of Chinese Daily Life, we find out what Beijingers think of Shanghai?

Chinese Daily Life speaks with Beijingers on their thoughts about Shanghainese people.

China Daily Life continues to ask Beijingers if they've been to Shanghai and why they've had the chance to frequent the cosmopolitan city.

How well would a Beijinger speak Shanghainese?

What are some differences between Shanghainese and Beijingers?

Have cab drivers in Beijing been to Shanghai or met Shanghainese people before?

What is a Beijinger's first impressions of Shanghai?

What complaints do Beijingers have about the Shanghainese?

Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.

Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?

It's time for more impressions of Beijing.

Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.

Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.

Mama Jiabao will show you how to make chicken soup.

Why is it important to clean the chicken and make sure the head, feet and internal organs are removed?