--- title: Chinese for Business | TutorABC Chinese | Sara Lynn Hua description: Sara Lynn Hua is a contributing writer and editor for TutorABC Chinese. She grew up in Beijing, before going to the University of Southern California (USC) to get her degree in Social Sciences and Psychology. --- [![chinese new logo-1](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/chinese%20new%20logo-1.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture?hsLang=en-us) - [English - United States](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) - [Español](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/es/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) - Culture and Lifestyle - [Chinese Culture](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-culture?hsLang=en-us) - [Chinese Fun Facts](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-fun-facts?hsLang=en-us) - Chinese Proficiency Exams - [HSK](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hsk-exam?hsLang=en-us) - TOCFL - [AP Chinese](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/ap-chinese-exam-preparation?hsLang=en-us) - Chinese Learning - [Learning Tips](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-learning-tips?hsLang=en-us) - [Chinese for Kids](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-kids?hsLang=en-us) - [Chinese for Business](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business) - [English - United States](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) - [Español](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/es/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) AUTHOR # Sara Lynn Hua Sara Lynn Hua is a contributing writer and editor for TutorABC Chinese. She grew up in Beijing, before going to the University of Southern California (USC) to get her degree in Social Sciences and Psychology. [Follow me on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/saraisooo) ## Stories by Sara --- ### [I Went To Shanghai And Nobody Uses Cash Anymore](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/wechat-pay-alipay-cashless-china-mobile) Cash is no longer used in most metropolitan areas in China. Long live Alipay and WeChat Pay. Sara Lynn Hua Mar 30, 2018 ### [This App About A Traveling Frog is Wildly Popular in China](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/tabi-kaeru-travel-frog-game-china-popular) The app Tabikaeru, about a traveling frog, is extremely successful in the Chinese market due to its limited gameplay, slow nature, and cuteness. Sara Lynn Hua Jan 30, 2018 ### [Disney Casts Chinese Actress As Mulan in Live Action Remake](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/disney-casts-chinese-actress-as-mulan-in-live-action-remake) Liu Yifei, a Chinese actress, won the role from over 1000 candidates. The role required Mandarin and English skills as well as a martial arts... Sara Lynn Hua Nov 30, 2017 ### [Victoria's Secret Goes "Chinese Style" for This Year's Fashion Show](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/victorias-secret-2016-fashion-show-cultural-appropriation-chinese) For the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, models were shown wearing various Chinese-inspired designs. Weibo users weren't too happy about it. Sara Lynn Hua Dec 6, 2016 ### [How Yao Ming Changed The Game For The NBA](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-yao-ming-nba-influence-china-hall-of-fame) How one man helped the NBA open the door to China and achieve millions of viewers. Sara Lynn Hua Sep 13, 2016 ### [How Much Money Can Pokémon Go Make in China?](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-much-money-can-pokemon-go-make-in-china) China is the largest mobile gaming market. So how much money can the mobile game Pokemon Go make in China? Sara Lynn Hua Jul 28, 2016 ### [John Cena Speaks Mandarin, Helps WWE Sign China Deal](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/john-cena-mandarin-wwe-bin-wang) John Cena spoke Mandarin to announce a deal between WWE and China's PPTV. WWE also signed Chinese wrestler Bin Wang, which will appeal to the Chinese... Sara Lynn Hua Jun 17, 2016 ### [Former USC Football Players To Bring American Football To China](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/former-usc-football-players-to-bring-american-football-to-china) Two former USC Trojans football players are launching summer American football camp for youths in China, to give them a "student-athlete" experience. Sara Lynn Hua Jun 15, 2016 ### [7 Chinese Phrases For Business To Make You Sound Humble](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/chinese-phrases-for-business-to-sound-polite-humble) When doing business in China, you want to remain polite and gracious so you can leave a good first impression! Here are some phrases to help you. Sara Lynn Hua Mar 24, 2016 ### [Why Learning Chinese Is The Next Big Thing](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/why-learning-chinese-is-the-next-big-thing) Learning Mandarin Chinese has become more and more vital in many countries across the world, due to China's growing importance in the world's future.... Sara Lynn Hua Oct 21, 2015 [1](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua/page/1) [2](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua/page/2) ### Join our Chinese Learning Community! Explore the beauty of Chinese characters, and unravel the tapestry of traditions. Subscribe to receive exclusive insights, valuable resources, and regular updates that will accelerate your language learning adventure.   # Chinese for Business ## Sara Lynn Hua ![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/sara_picture.jpg) Sara Lynn Hua is a contributing writer and editor for TutorABC Chinese. She grew up in Beijing, before going to the University of Southern California (USC) to get her degree in Social Sciences and Psychology. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/wechat%20pay.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/wechat-pay-alipay-cashless-china-mobile) ## [I Went To Shanghai And Nobody Uses Cash Anymore](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/wechat-pay-alipay-cashless-china-mobile) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | March 30, 2018 “What would you like?” the breakfast vendor outside of the subway asked me. She expertly flipped some [Chinese pancakes (known as 煎饼 jiān bǐng)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/expats/best-chinese-snacks-childhood-kids?hsLang=en-us) as she impatiently waited for my response.  [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/wechat-pay-alipay-cashless-china-mobile) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/travel%20frog.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/tabi-kaeru-travel-frog-game-china-popular) ## [This App About A Traveling Frog is Wildly Popular in China](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/tabi-kaeru-travel-frog-game-china-popular) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | January 30, 2018 A mobile game about a traveling frog is a huge hit in China, despite being available in Japanese. [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/tabi-kaeru-travel-frog-game-china-popular) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/Crystal-Liu-Mulan.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/disney-casts-chinese-actress-as-mulan-in-live-action-remake) ## [Disney Casts Chinese Actress As Mulan in Live Action Remake](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/disney-casts-chinese-actress-as-mulan-in-live-action-remake) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | November 30, 2017 Disney has chosen Liu YiFei, who also goes by Crystal Liu, to play Hua Mulan. Apparently the search was intensive, as THR reports that casting directors visited five continents and saw over 1,000 candidates to find the perfect actress. Not only did the role require English and Mandarin speaking skills, but also called for “credible martial arts skills” and “star quality.” [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/disney-casts-chinese-actress-as-mulan-in-live-action-remake) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/chinese%20dragon%20victoria's%20secret.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/victorias-secret-2016-fashion-show-cultural-appropriation-chinese) ## [Victoria's Secret Goes "Chinese Style" for This Year's Fashion Show](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/victorias-secret-2016-fashion-show-cultural-appropriation-chinese) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | December 07, 2016 The annual, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, famously dubbed “The Sexiest Night On Television,” aired on CBS last night. This year, Victoria’s Secret made a decision to appeal to the Chinese market. And it wasn’t exactly subtle. [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/victorias-secret-2016-fashion-show-cultural-appropriation-chinese) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/yao_ming.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-yao-ming-nba-influence-china-hall-of-fame) ## [How Yao Ming Changed The Game For The NBA](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-yao-ming-nba-influence-china-hall-of-fame) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | September 14, 2016  The Chinese basketball star and former NBA icon Yao Ming was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 9th, 2016. [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-yao-ming-nba-influence-china-hall-of-fame) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/pokemon-ios-us-spending-pokeballs-virtual-goods.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-much-money-can-pokemon-go-make-in-china) ## [How Much Money Can Pokémon Go Make in China?](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-much-money-can-pokemon-go-make-in-china) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | July 28, 2016 Header Image via Quartz. Pokémon Go is a worldwide phenomenon. The game successfully merges augmented reality, fitness, and nostalgia factors to reach a wide range of audiences. Within 5 hours of being launched, Pokémon Go soared to the #1 spot in the iOS App Store.  [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/how-much-money-can-pokemon-go-make-in-china) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/john_cena_mandarin.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/john-cena-mandarin-wwe-bin-wang) ## [John Cena Speaks Mandarin, Helps WWE Sign China Deal](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/john-cena-mandarin-wwe-bin-wang) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | June 18, 2016  In 2014, Mark Zuckerberg stunned the world by holding a Q&A at Tsinghua University almost entirely in Mandarin Chinese.  Well, John Cena has also stepped up to the challenge – by holding a press conference entirely in Mandarin Chinese.  [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/john-cena-mandarin-wwe-bin-wang) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/USC_Football_China_Camp.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/former-usc-football-players-to-bring-american-football-to-china) ## [Former USC Football Players To Bring American Football To China](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/former-usc-football-players-to-bring-american-football-to-china) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | June 15, 2016 **Image and info via [USC News.](https://news.usc.edu/101872/former-trojans-team-to-bring-american-football-to-china/)** Chris Barrett and Joseph Krassenstein, two former USC Trojans football players, are piloting a summer football camp for youths in China. The camp will focus on on-field football training and lessons in English. [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/former-usc-football-players-to-bring-american-football-to-china) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/chinese_business_phrases.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/chinese-phrases-for-business-to-sound-polite-humble) ## [7 Chinese Phrases For Business To Make You Sound Humble](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/chinese-phrases-for-business-to-sound-polite-humble) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | March 25, 2016  In the [Chinese corporate world](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/business/working-in-chinese-company-corporate-culture?hsLang=en-us), there is a large focus on business etiquette. The intricacies of business etiquette involve handing over (and receiving) a business card with two hands, [lowering a wine glass when you toast a superio](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/expats/chinese-drinking-culture-baijiu?hsLang=en-us)[r](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/expats/chinese-drinking-culture-baijiu?hsLang=en-us), among others. If you aren’t fluent in Chinese, the language barrier may affect your communication. Messages may get misinterpreted, and end up widening the cultural gap between you and your colleagues. To avoid this, we’ve compiled a list of short phrases to guarantee your success in making a good impression! [Read More](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/chinese-phrases-for-business-to-sound-polite-humble) [![](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/hubfs/chinese-chalkboard.jpg)](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/why-learning-chinese-is-the-next-big-thing) ## [Why Learning Chinese Is The Next Big Thing](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/why-learning-chinese-is-the-next-big-thing) [Sara Lynn Hua](https://blog.tutorabcchinese.com/chinese-for-business/author/sara-lynn-hua) | October 22, 2015 What is the next big thing? For a while, it was conducting business online. In the last few years, wearable tech has become more commonplace. Our CEO recently said that the “Internet’s destiny is education,” foreseeing a push for more e-learning. So now, we bring you the next big thing: Learning Chinese. 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