Study, travel and live in China
Practical guides for a trip, a semester or a move to China. Each one has the Chinese you need for it, with pinyin and audio. Facts that change carry the date we last checked them.
Travel in China
Chinese for a trip to China
The Chinese you need for a trip to China, by task: paying with a QR code, taxis and the metro, train tickets, hotels, food, shopping and getting help. Every line has pinyin and audio, plus the emergency numbers 110, 120 and 119.
Facts checked on November 10, 2026
Study in China
Which HSK level do you need for the CSC scholarship?
For the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), a master's or PhD taught in Chinese needs HSK 4. A non-degree program taught in Chinese needs HSK 3. Chinese language study needs no HSK score. The score report must be less than two years old.
Facts checked on November 10, 2026
How to order food in Chinese
Getting a table, spice levels, scan-to-order menus, the bill and takeaway, with the words for each step.
China trip card
A printable card with the Chinese you show to staff: a taxi address, paying, allergies and diets, and help.
Survival Chinese for your trip
The Chinese you need on a trip to China, one situation a day for a week.
