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Is Taiwanese a Different Language From Chinese?
Taiwanese Mandarin is a dialect of Chinese; Taiwanese Hokkien is a separate language entirely. Here's how to tell which 'Taiwanese' someone means.
鬼月 (Ghost Month) in Taiwan: What Language Students Should Know
Ghost Month in Taiwan runs through late August into September. What 鬼月 actually means, which taboos affect students, and the vocabulary to understand it.
Chinese Homophones and Lucky Numbers: Why Taiwan Skips the 4th Floor
Chinese homophones make certain numbers and gifts taboo: why Taiwan skips the 4th floor, which presents to avoid, and what it teaches about tones.
Choosing a Chinese Name in Taiwan: The Rules, the Methods, and the Mistakes
How to choose a Chinese name in Taiwan: the naming rules your ARC follows, four methods that actually work, and where the name gets used daily.
Taiwanese Internet Slang: How to Read the Chinese Your Friends Actually Text You
Textbook Mandarin skips 484, 母湯, and 注音文. A practical guide to Taiwanese internet and texting slang for Mandarin learners living in Taiwan.
Chinese Family Terms: A Complete Guide to Kinship Vocabulary (稱謂)
Chinese family terms split by paternal and maternal side, older and younger. A complete kinship chart with Taiwan usage, Dangdai and TOCFL context.
成語 (Chengyu): How to Learn Chinese Idioms Without Wasting Time
A practical guide to learning chengyu for Mandarin students in Taiwan: when to start, which 成語 actually matter, and how to make them stick.