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Are there any Chinese surnames meaning heaven or lotus?

August 1, 2023 by chinesespeaking

Yes, there are two Chinese surnames which could mean heaven and lotus, respectively. The Chinese surname Qian, or 乾 in Chinese, could refer to Heaven, …

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What makes Chinese (Mandarin) difficult to learn?

July 31, 2023 by chinesespeaking

The thing about Chinese is that you never stop learning the language. I started learning Chinese when I was young. I would say I am …

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Why is it hard to learn Chinese?

July 30, 2023 by chinesespeaking

It’s not hard. If you went back two years and told me this would be my opinion of the language now I’d laugh at how …

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Why do the Chinese have so many words with double meanings?

July 23, 2023 by chinesespeaking

This question is either supremely ignorant or downright malicious. Okay, everybody likes to make themselves feel superior by sneering at China, yes, yes, you are …

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Is there a Chinese name meaning moon, city, and water?

July 21, 2023 by chinesespeaking

Well, in my humble opinion, I would suggest Gui Jingmiao, or 桂京淼 in Chinese. The surname 桂, in a metaphorical way, could refer to the …

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Is there a way to learn Chinese quickly?

July 18, 2023 by chinesespeaking

The Foreign Service Institute of the US Department of State expects you will reach “General Professional Proficiency” in Chinese (either Mandarin or Cantonese) in 88 …

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What are the positives of Chinese characters?

July 17, 2023 by chinesespeaking

One positive is that modern Chinese people can read and understand Chinese text from practically every dynasty in history. One misconception of non-Chinese speakers is …

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Is the Chinese character 月 as a first name feminine, masculine, or unisex?

July 16, 2023 by chinesespeaking

This Chinese charater 月 could mean moon, moonlight and month. In the Chinese culture, moon could symbolize reunion, longing, purity and beauty. People usually use …

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Chinese characters seem very complex to write. Can Chinese students who hand write essays or exams write quickly?

July 15, 2023 by chinesespeaking

I’ll break it down: Chinese characters seem very complex to write. Indeed, the Chinese characters are generally complicated, for example, some characters require over 40 …

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In the Chinese language, is 江智 (Jiāng Huì) a valid name?

July 14, 2023 by chinesespeaking

Yes, 江智 is a valid Chinese name. However, The Pinyin version of 江智 is written as Jiāng Zhì. The surname 江 could mean river. There …

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