3 Things You Wish You Knew about Hanzi
Anne is a teenager who's obsessed with Chinese culture and interested in watching C-drama. She's learning Chinese by herself at home and she has a hard time dealing with Hanzi. …
4 Steps to Memorize Chinese Characters for a Long Time
Around 200 million people around the world are using Chinese as a second language. If you’re reading this post, you’re probably one of them! Those who are learning Chinese as…
How To Speak Chinese Like A Native
There is a common frustration among Chinese learners, especially beginners: You can hold a Chinese conversation with a native speaker, but something about what you're saying simply doesn't feel right.…
How Chinese People Celebrate Christmas & BONUS Chinese Christmas Vocab List
圣诞节快乐 (Shèngdàn jié kuàilè) - Merry Christmas! It's only a month till Christmas - are you feeling excited yet? Due to supply chain shortages and the continuing impact of the…
How To Learn Chinese Fast And Effectively
Chinese is one of the most complex languages in the world, even for native speakers. It takes patience and investment to master the language. However, at some point, there will…
Finding The Perfect Anki Alternative In Chinese Learning
Learning with flashcards has been scientifically proven to be a lot more efficient than traditional study methods. You can either decrease your time spent studying or increase the amount you…
A General Guide To Chinese Character Stroke Order
Have you ever wondered how people write Chinese characters? With so many strokes, it makes you ask if they follow any particular rules or just write as they please? The…
214 Must-Know Chinese Radicals for Every Learner
For those who’re learning the Chinese language, Chinese radicals are not a new concept. Many Chinese learners acknowledge the power of radicals in helping them learn Chinese characters more efficiently.…
Top 8 Most Basic Chinese Radicals for Beginners
Many Chinese-language learners are fascinated by the characters of the language when getting to know the meaning and historical stories behind them. This foundational knowledge of Chinese characters helps you…
How to Write in Mandarin Chinese
Chinese characters are completely different from the Western alphabet letters in the way they look. Chinese characters tend to have more strokes than alphabet letters. Their complexity may lead Chinese-language…