When learning a new language, it is important to know basic greetings and words to help you get by. Of course, a wide vocabulary doesn’t come in an instant; it takes countless hours of reading, practicing, and immersing yourself with native speakers to grow. You might have heard that Chinese has thousands of characters … …
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I have a good pictographic memory, and that makes it easier for me to remember Chinese characters. Recognizing them is just one thing; remembering their pinyin equivalents is another. And speaking them is a whole different level. These components of learning Chinese might be the ones that frighten off new learners, but of course there’s …
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“Talk to locals,” “Speak it daily,” “Always practice.” These are my mantras in learning (or rather self-studying) Chinese but usually…
Hello! It’s our #AtoZChallenge again! I can’t believe I’m on my 14th entry… and 12 letters to go! Today’s challenge coincides with my weekly series, Mandarin Mondays, and we discuss the very basic word that you need to know when learning Mandarin — nǐ hǎo (你好).
Today’s #AtoZChallenge in China coincides with Mandarin Mondays so definitely it’s a challenge, but quite literally. It’s about a test to measure your level of Chinese language proficiency.
Knowing basic characters will give you enough background to get around, especially when you’re traveling, dining out, or going to malls.
Learning Chinese tones can be done by practicing a lot or understanding phonetics. In my quest to find the easiest way to learn tones, I stumbled upon some Youtube videos which I find helpful for learners.
Kung hei fat choi isn’t the only greeting you can say this Chinese New Year! Learn some goodwill phrases – and other basic expressions with this guide.