Embark on a linguistic journey with our comprehensive guide to learning Chinese in the vibrant heart of Singapore. Whether you are taking your first step as a beginner or seeking to enrich your adult learning experience, our guide uncovers the best Chinese language schools and online courses designed to weave through the complexities of Mandarin. Delve into a world where traditional classroom dynamics meet the innovation of online learning, tailored to fit the bustling lifestyle of Singapore.
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Are you considering taking the Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì (HSK) to bolster your Chinese language skills? Whether you're eyeing academic pursuits, aiming for a career boost, or just passionate about mastering Mandarin, understanding the HSK's structure and its real-world implications is crucial.
In our comprehensive blog, we delve into the intricacies of the HSK exam, covering everything from the basic to the newly added advanced levels (HSK 7-9). We discuss the format, content, and specific 2024 test dates for Singapore, providing a roadmap for your HSK journey.
Read MoreDive into the vibrant world of the Chinese New Year with our feature article. Explore the ancient origins, meaningful traditions, and global impact of this celebrated festival. From the legend of Nian to the symbolism of the zodiac animals, and from traditional customs like the reunion dinner and red envelopes to modern celebrations, gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant cultural events in the Chinese calendar. Join us in embracing the spirit of renewal and cultural richness that the Chinese New Year brings.
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In this new article of the conjunction series, we'll be introducing a number of ways to express adversative relationships in Chinese sentences. At the same time, we'll also introduce some useful vocabulary and phrases in the sample sentences below. Let's begin!
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Chinese is a tonal language. There are 4 basic tones and 1 light tone in Chinese. A Pinyin with a unique tone makes up an individual character. Let's look at some important tone changes that you encounter when learning Chinese.
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Dive into the world of Hanyu Pinyin, the official Romanization system for Mandarin Chinese, adopted in 1958 to standardize pronunciation and facilitate learning. Explore its significance, and practical applications in typing, and enhance your mastery with our video classes on pronunciation, tonal rules, and digital typing skills.
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In this article, we will cover three common and important interrogative particles that are usually seen at the back of a sentence. They are "吗(ma)", "呢(ne)" and "吧(ba)" which can all turn a declarative sentence into a question. However, each serves a different purpose. Let's find out their differences below.
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In this Interrogative Words series, you'll learn words and phrases that help you form questions in Chinese. If you are currently learning the HSK1 or HSK2 syllabus with us, this is the perfect article for you to read. Let's start with interrogative pronouns (疑问代词, yí wèn dài cí) in the first part of the series.
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Many Chinese learners are fascinated by the mystery of Taiji (also spelled as Tai Chi). Undeniably, the Chinese language has a rich cultural heritage with the wisdom of Chinese ancestors. A basic understanding of the cultural aspect will help you better integrate into Chinese society. In this article, you will know what "太极(tài jí, Taiji)" means as a Chinese philosophical concept, as well as "太极拳(tàijí quán, Shadowboxing)" which is a form of martial art that is influenced by the concept of Taiji.
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In this last series of “Learn Chinese Radicals”, let's take a look at the common radicals that fall on the bottom part of a character.
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In the previous blog post, you've learned several common right-side radicals. In this article, let's take a look at some of the common radicals that fall on the upper part of a character.
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Previously, we have learned a number of left-side radicals. In this article, let's take a look at the common radicals that fall on the right side of a character.
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Dating back to 2000 years ago during the Han dynasty, there was a scholar called 许慎(xǔ shèn) who edited and compiled a book called《说文解字》(Character Analysis) which is probably the oldest dictionary in China. He compiled a total of 9300 Chinese characters. During the process, he thought about how to sort them out so that it would be easy to find any character. Finally, he sorted by putting the characters that share the same component into the same group. These components are called as radical.
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When it comes to culinary cuisines in China, they are very rich and diverse, each has its own individual taste and style that differ from region to region. The history of some cuisines can be dated thousand years back. In this post, we will cover these 8 cuisines and some factors that lead to the development of these cuisines, as well as introducing some mouth-watering dishes that each cuisine offers.
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Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Covid-19 has become a commonly discussed topic in our daily lives. It has influenced the way we live, work, play, and of course, the terms we use whenever this topic arises in our day-to-day conversations. In this article, we will cover some frequently used or seen terms related to Covid-19. Stay tuned to this page to learn some new vocabulary.
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Each object has its own unique measure word, thus it is important to memorize the appropriate measure word that goes along with it. Some objects may not be limited to only one measure word, there may be another measure word that is appropriate to use as well.
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In this article, we are going to discuss the differences and the usage of “刚”, “刚刚” and “刚才”. These three words look similar and their functions are related to time, and that is why their usage tends to confuse many Chinese learners.
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The three words “帮(bāng)”, “帮助(bāng zhù)” and “帮忙(bāng máng)” can all be translated to “help” in English. However, they are meant to be used differently.
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When it comes to Chinese culture, do you know the meanings associated with the different colours, numbers and even flowers? We have collated a few of the important ones that all Chinese language learners should already know!
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As a Chinese learner, you might have heard that there will be a change to the current HSK. However, do you know what are the changes made to the New HSK? When will the changes take place? How will it affect Chinese learners who want to take the HSK exam? Why is the HSK changing? Don’t worry, we’ll provide an answer here, stay tuned to find out more.
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