Archives by Tag 'Learn Chinese language and culture in Cairns'

Understanding China: what is Face?

Brian Hennessy. An Australian in China.  Westerners can be conscious of Face. For example, telling a white-lie can be a legitimate attempt to save Face. If we live in an expensive house in an exclusive suburb, or drive a BMW instead of a humble Holden, perhaps we are mindful of Face. For Chinese people however, maintaining Face […]

A brief introduction to Mandarin: Cairns

Yirong Li (Teacher Li). Assistant Professor, Chinese language & Culture. In Cairns.   Mandarin is the official language of mainland China. Note: Mandarin is a Western term for Chinese language. The local term is Putonghua which literally means ‘standard language’. The majority of mainland Chinese people speak Mandarin or one of its sub-dialects. A minority speak Cantonese (mainly […]


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