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The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Engagement
A quick search on Google or social media sites of the phrase ‘Ting Hun‘ and you’ll find pictures straight out of a Kevin Kwan book. The bright red color palette and overall opulent details have a beautiful, contemporary novel setting-ish feel to them. But what exactly is a Ting Hun? What is a Ting Hun? A Ting Hun (or 订婚 Dìnghūn) is a pre-wedding tradition observed by soon-to-wed Chinese couples. During this significant event, the bride and groom’s families get together to officially acknowledge the upcoming union of the pair and their clans. In essence, it serves as the engagement’s formal ceremony. While the traditional Chinese engagement ceremony varies among…
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Spring in China: Fun Things to Do With Your Date
Spring in China is like no other: the weather is warm, and there are fewer tourists around. China also transforms into a seemingly massive and beautiful garden, thanks to its lush sceneries, colorful flowers, and fresh leafy hues. Whether you wish to take in the country's beautiful landscapes or get a glimpse at their intricate culture, spring in China is an ideal time to go. To make the most of your stay, we rounded up the things to do and places to go in China. We also added a brief detail on what spring in China looks and feels like for context. Take inspiration from our guides to enjoy your…
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Winning Tips to Please your Feminist Chinese Girlfriend
The stakes and waters are rough in the Chinese dating world, especially when your Chinese girlfriend is a feminist. It can be challenging to date a feminist woman because you sometimes can’t seem to say anything right. Well, that’s probably true to any situation where you might have spurred out misogynistic or xenophobic comments about women or their culture. Somehow, you realize that there is a fine line between overly caring (men’s love language) and smothering (feminist women despise). And, sometimes, it just seems so hard to tread between these two delicate lines. If that perfectly describes the situation you’re in, we are here to help! Let’s talk about some…
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The Secret Hacks to Dating in Shanghai, China
Currently dating in Shanghai yet not getting any luck? That’s quite alright, we from TrulyChinese uncovered these secret hacks to amp up your dating game. Shanghai is among the biggest cities in the world and the largest in China. The megapolis, located south of the Yangtze River, is a nexus of economic and social activities. It is home to about 26.3 million people and populated at 3 830 per square kilometer. About 73.7% of Shanghai’s population is composed of those of the productive and mingling ages of 15 to 64 years old. Shanghai is the best city to travel to, meet people and make friends. Overall, it’s a great city…
