Archive - Mandarin Zest

May 2025

The Trolley Dilemma in Chinese Philosophy

Would Confucius Pull the Lever?

May 28 •

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and

How Did Tsingtao Beer Come to Be?

And the Origins of the Chinese Word for Beer

May 21 •

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Great Capybara Escape: Can She Be Stopped?

She’s been on the run for over a month—unarmed, but still a force to be reckoned with!

May 14 •

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Chinese vs. Taiwanese Mandarin

How Chinese is Taiwanese Mandarin? 🇨🇳 🇹🇼

May 7 •

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and

April 2025

After a 10-Year Hiatus, This Skyscraper Is Finally Being Completed

From the World’s Tallest Unfinished Building to the 5th Tallest Building in the World!

Apr 30 •

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Why Do Chopsticks Differ So Much Between China, Korea, and Japan?

Use the Pointy End to Remove the Fish Bones! 🥢

Apr 23 •

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and

A Compilation of the Best Chinese Learning Memes

Memes with Chinese Characteristics

Apr 22 •

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Green is the New Red (and Blue)

Can Cities in China Truly Ban Colors?

Apr 16 •

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Trade War Escalates as China Strikes Back

You Can't Take Down the World's Largest Manufacturer So Easily

Apr 9 •

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