The catch phrase for this year is “Do you know your nǐ hǎo from your xièxiè and the focus will be around the "5 days, 5 phrases" social media challenge. Its objective is to get New Zealanders to ‘give Chinese a go’ and encourage friends and colleagues to take up the challenge.
“Just learning 5 simple phrases can make such a difference when engaging with another culture,” Co-Chair Jo Coughlan said.
Find out more about New Zealand Chinese Language week and what activities are happening in your area.