Tâi-gí Made Easy

<p>Mother’s Day is only two days away! Though not a public holiday, Taiwan celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May each year. How heartwarming it would be to express our gratitude to mothers in Tâi-gí. This...

<p >Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Taiwan’s stock market has overtaken Canada’s to become the world’s sixth-largest. Among companies in Taiwan, TSMC accounts for nearly 45% of the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s...

<p >As an island, Taiwan is full of endemic species that are unique and nowhere to be found in other places. This week, we’ll learn how to name some of the most frequently seen endemic animals in Taiwan in Tâi-gí. </p>...

<p >In Taiwan, tea is part of our everyday life. From morning oolong to late-night bubble tea, tea follows us through every part of the day. Tea is also how we treat our guests—we always make tea to show our welcome...

<p >It's been raining dramatically in Taiwan! Every late spring here, the weather turns warm, humid, and rainy. Here comes the plum rain season! When cold and warm air masses meet and linger, we get weeks of steady...

<p >5 April marks the Tomb Sweeping Day, or the Qingming Festival, in Taiwan this year! On this national holiday, families visit ancestral graves to clean tombs, offer food and incense, as well as burn joss paper to...

<p>From 18 March till 10 April, 2014, hundreds of youngsters, mostly university students, ramped into Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. They occupy the space for one reason: to protest against the trade agreement between...

<p >What is your favourite sport? Do you like watching sports? With professional leagues like baseball and basketball, Taiwan is an island that is so passionate about sports! In fact, Taiwan even participated in the...

<p >Are you a cinephile? As a film critic, watching films is one the things that Wanson loves to do in his free time. This week, let’s learn some Tâi-gí words related to going to the movies.</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p...

<p >Do you know that public transportation is so important to the cities of Taiwan? We rely on buses, metro, trains, and sometimes even high speed rail to commute to work! This week, let’s learn some Tâi-gí words...

<p >2026 marks the 79th anniversary of the February 28th incident. </p> <p><b> </b></p> <p >In 1947, Taiwanese people stood up against the Kuomintang’s nationalist government after a murder committed by the government’s...

<p>Welcome to the New Year of the Horse! If you are in Taiwan, you might still be enjoying the holidays. However, do you have any plans for the future, or any new year resolutions?</p> <p><br>Recently, I found a Tâi-gí...

<p >Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Are you ready to meet a bunch of family and friends who reunite with you at this time of year? This week, let’s learn some useful Tâi-gí phrases for greeting people during...

<p >It's been so cold in Taiwan recently! Do you have a runny nose or sore throat? I hope you are well. This week, let’s learn some Tâi-gí words related to catching a cold.</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p >●Words to Know:</p> <p...

<p >Wanson is in Japan right now, on vacation with his family. This week, let’s learn some related words and wait for his return next week!</p> <p><b> </b></p> <p >●Words to Know:</p> <p >1. 歇寒 hioh-kuânn (n.) winter...