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.
Read MoreThe YCT test which is an official Chinese proficiency test organized and launched by China Hanban to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency.
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It is true that writing Chinese characters is easier said than done. It takes plenty of determination and time to remember the character, the right order of strokes, its pronunciation and meaning. However, writing in Chinese is one of the four parts of Chinese language learning and also what makes up the Chinese language basics.
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Check out the latest media resources for improving your Mandarin Chinese. A great way to boost your Mandarin learning by immersion yourself in Chinese speaking enviroment.
Read MoreLearn how to write Chinese characters to build up your vocabulary starts with learning Chinese Strokes and Radicals. Follow the right stokes orders helps you to write faster and more beautiful. Learn Mandarin Characters now !
Read MoreWhat is Hanyu Pinyin? How many parts does Hanyu pinyin consist? Find out more about the components of Chinese phonetic systems.
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In this modern age of technology, it has become more efficient for learners to master Mandarin by combining traditional and modern methods. Besides Chinese tutors, many developers and content creators have come up with apps and podcasts to enable richer learning of the Chinese language and culture.
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Language learning is a lifelong journey. Finding your learning style takes time in addition to trial and error. While a particular learning style is not “one size fit all,” there are some general dos and don’ts when learning Mandarin. These are especially helpful to people who are planning to pick up the language or are at the Beginner level. Read on to find out!
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The four skills when learning a new language are, listening, speaking, reading and writing, or rather 听 (tīng), 说 (shuō), 读 (dú), 写 (xiě) when translated into Mandarin. They should be learned consistently and are equally important as the foundation of the Chinese language. What are some of the main tips for each skill? In this post, we will be focusing on Simplified Chinese, as it is the format taught and used in Singapore.
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