In the English language, and other Romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, etc…) the phonetic and writing systems are tied together. Each letter in a word represents one of its sounds.…
Studying a language always comes with challenges. The best way to prevent mistakes and wrong steps from slowing down your learning journey is to identify them right from the beginning.…
Update added by Du Chinese in May 2020: How do you say "please" in Chinese? When using it in a sentence you would use 请qǐng. When you want to say…
Writing a story in Chinese is a great way to practice your communication skills. Storytelling dates back to cave drawings. People have always wanted to share their stories with others.…
Have you ever wondered why they serve hot tea in the Chinese restaurant, even though it's the middle of summer? Surely the best way to cool off would be an…
How do Chinese parents choose a name for their child? Traditionally, Chinese names consist of two, three of even four characters. Three is most common. The first character (or first…
Introduction How do you practice reading at an HSK 2 reading level? You read as much as you can with characters and use pinyin and translations as needed. Lucky for…
Introduction In this HSK level 6 reading practice we’ll take a look at some ways to say “I” and “You” in Chinese. In everyday life you can certainly get by…
The 12 animals of the Zodiac are represented by Chinese zodiac characters. These characters represent the Chinese zodiac animals. But you probably knew that right? Below, we’ll explain each animal…
Introduction In this HSK level 1 lesson we’re going to practice reading some simple phrases you can use when talking about family. The practice sentences in this blog are taken…