Philip ChangWhy is Learning Chinese So Hard?Have I mentioned Chinese is hard to learn? Tens of thousands of words made up from thousands of characters. Once you know how to say the…·8 min read·Jan 27, 2024----
Philip ChangSurvival Guide to National Taiwan University Shui Yuan DormitoryAdvice for living and moving into National Taiwan University’s Shui Yuan dormitory7 min read·Nov 29, 2023----
Philip ChangBuying a Laptop in TaiwanHow to navigate shopping for laptops in Taiwan, a process designed to make buyers feel they won a great deal. What an experience.·5 min read·Oct 6, 2023----
Philip ChangThe Chinese Concept of “Cha Bu Duo” Is Not What You Think It MeansWhen someone does a half-assed job around China, people say “cha bu duo.” Yet the Internet doubles down on the mediocrity with bad fixes.·11 min read·Jan 23, 2019--5--5