Learning to Write in Chinese: An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
The art of writing is not just a means of communication; it’s a bridge to deeper cultural and historical realms, especially when it comes to languages with rich traditions like…
Chinese Handwriting Practice, One Stroke at A Time: A Comprehensive Guide
Being able to write by hand in English is a skill we often take for granted. It’s a fine motor skill requiring both dexterity and muscle memory that we’ve carefully…
Rise to the Challenge: How to Memorize Chinese Characters Like A Pro
How many Chinese characters do you need to know in order to be “fluent”? Well, on average, native Chinese speakers will have a vocabulary of approximately 8,000 characters, and the…
A Collection of Resources for Learning Chinese Characters– Books, Videos, Courses, Apps, Tools
Many Chinese learners initially avoid learning Chinese characters due to their complexity, focusing instead on speaking and listening skills. However, reaching an intermediate level often reveals the necessity of character…
Meat is not always meat – The most common expressions with “肉” in Chinese
In Chinese, you will frequently encounter words that contain the character “肉” (ròu). This is because food plays a significant role in people’s daily lives, and “肉” is an important…
The Uses of “Door” in Chinese – All about “门”
We all know that “门”(a door) represents an entrance, and therefore it plays an important role in our lives. The traditional Chinese character for door is written as 門 (mén),…
Why You Should Learn to Write Chinese Characters by Hand and How to Start
“Should I learn to handwrite Chinese characters?” This is a question most Mandarin students ask themselves at the beginning of their learning journey because it is perhaps the biggest challenge…
All About Chinese Prefixes and Suffixes
In this article, we are going to take a look at a very practical part of vocabulary-prefixes and suffixes. You might find it a little bit odd because prefixes and…
Not symbols, but Chinese Characters: Suggestions for Helping Children Learn Characters
Are Chinese characters that difficult? Our brains often struggle when faced with things outside our own experience; a person who accustomed to the English alphabet may find it very difficult…