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《小九》by 许半仙 – The most approachable Chinese historical webnovel

updated on December 29, 2023December 19, 2023Leave a Comment on 《小九》by 许半仙 – The most approachable Chinese historical webnovel

A young prince has his eyes set on the crown prince’s personal guard, and he soon finds that life in the palace can’t be forever peaceful.

The most approachable Chinese historical webnovel that involves members of the royal family and the imperial court.

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TV Dramas

《兰闺喜事》Hilarious Family – An ideal Chinese historical drama for learners

updated on February 25, 2024December 15, 2023Leave a Comment on 《兰闺喜事》Hilarious Family – An ideal Chinese historical drama for learners

A widowed single mother is determined to marry her four daughters into good families. Despite enormous financial pressure, she bought a house in the capital city, left their old life behind and moved in with her four daughters. However, she didn’t find the wealthy son-in-law she had hoped for; instead, a series of young men unexpectedly entered their lives one after another.

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Heaven Travel (天国旅立) – An excellent game to enhance your Chinese

updated on January 17, 2024December 12, 2023Leave a Comment on Heaven Travel (天国旅立) – An excellent game to enhance your Chinese

Heaven Travel (天国旅立) is a free relaxing cozy collection game on Android and iOS that’s excellent for Chinese langage learners.

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Top 6 best free danmei webnovels for newcomers (2024)

updated on March 20, 2025December 8, 2023Leave a Comment on Top 6 best free danmei webnovels for newcomers (2024)

Have you been learning Mandarin Chinese for a while, are familiar with basic grammar, and know approximately 1500 words? If that’s you, then try out these 6 free danmei webnovels. You don’t need an account; …

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Short Dramas

《双世萌妻》Love for Two Lives – Perfect for Chinese learners

updated on February 4, 2024December 5, 2023Leave a Comment on 《双世萌妻》Love for Two Lives – Perfect for Chinese learners

After losing her job and her boyfriend, Yao Liang Liang’s apartment fuses with an emperor’s palace in an ancient kingdom, allowing them to travel between both worlds. There she meets a handsome emperor who coincidentally looks like her favourite idol, Wang Zheng.

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《他会不会去跳江?》by 长烟 – Why this is a great book for learning Chinese

updated on June 25, 2024November 29, 2023Leave a Comment on 《他会不会去跳江?》by 长烟 – Why this is a great book for learning Chinese

A cute, mostly fluffy, story about the love between a military general and a court minister. Their unexpected love started after an accidental encounter but soon the general discovers that it wasn’t an unexpected accident after all.

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Carto – An accessible game for learning Chinese

updated on December 28, 2023November 29, 2023Leave a Comment on Carto – An accessible game for learning Chinese

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family. Suitable for newcomers and available on many platforms.

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《判官》by 木苏里 – A Fantasy Danmei Book Review

updated on December 28, 2023November 28, 2023Leave a Comment on 《判官》by 木苏里 – A Fantasy Danmei Book Review

Wen Shi, the direct disciple of the founder of the school of PanGuan cultivators with a lost past and soul, emerged out of the Door of the Soulless for the 12th time. His collector once asked “You’ve already departed, why must you always come back to life? Is there someone you cannot let go of?”.

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TV Dramas

《田耕纪》Romance on the Farm – A good choice for learning Chinese

updated on February 25, 2024November 28, 2023Leave a Comment on 《田耕纪》Romance on the Farm – A good choice for learning Chinese

Lian Maner, a modern girl, accidentally finds herself in an ancient rural village where she encounters the eccentric Lian family, who are her distant relatives. She also meets the enigmatic and “tsundere” Shen Nuo. Together, they confront troublesome relatives, engage in farming and business ventures, and strive for prosperity. As they go through various hilarious and chaotic situations, their relationship deepens, and they promise to accompany each other through life. With chickens flying and dogs jumping, and with the gathering of relatives and the cultivation of rice, everyone is invited to join in the farming journey.

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《我与情敌互换了灵魂》by 一炷香 – A great book for Chinese beginners

updated on February 26, 2024November 28, 2023Leave a Comment on 《我与情敌互换了灵魂》by 一炷香 – A great book for Chinese beginners

A very short hilarious story of two university students swapping souls for one day once a week. A great short webnovel for newcomers.

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