In all honesty, the reason for learning a language depends on each individual. You might need to learn a language for your work or school. Some of us might not have a practical need to learn a language at all. Many people think that languages like Chinese which use complex characters for their writing are …
Should I Learn Mandarin? Honest Insights From A Self-study Chinese Learner Read More »
It’s such a hot summer. I’d better go to the ice skating rink! Speaking of ice, do you know how it’s written in Chinese? The ice radical 冫bīng appears in many characters associated with ice or cold. Read on to learn about the ice radical, how to memorize it with fun mnemonics, and a list …
The Ice Radical 冫: Overview, Mnemonics, and Vocabulary Read More »
Hey, Pandanese universe! How are you doing with your Chinese learning? Have you been improving since this radical series began? We hope you are! Your satisfaction is our motivation to keep pulling out a radical article every week. Today, Pandanese brings you another article in the radical series. Our main character today is the radical …
The Cave Radical 穴: Overview, Mnemonics, and Vocabulary Read More »
Have you ever seen a Chinese knot 中国结 zhōng guó jié? For those who are out of the loop, a Chinese knot is often made of silk cords. Speaking of which, today we’d like to share with you the radical for silk 糸 which appears in the phrase 中国结 zhōng guó jié. Read on to …
The Silk Radical 糸: Overview, Mnemonics, and Vocabulary Read More »
Hey Pandanese users! Let us ask you a question: Is anybody here a fan of adventure sports? Something such as bungee jumping, mountain biking, or archery? Speaking of archery, it’s a competitive and recreational activity. To practice archery, you’ll need a bow and arrow. Do you know the character for arrow in Chinese looks somewhat …
The Arrow Radical 矢: Overview, Mnemonics, and Vocabulary Read More »
