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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: A Student's Guide
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 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: Rules & 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 Chinese Texts
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 (稱謂): A Kinship Vocabulary Guide
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
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.