If Mandarin is Northern China’s dialect, then what is the dialect of Southern China?
There are multiple dialects in South China. Strictly speaking, Mandarin is not a dialect. It is a language with multiple dialects. The national language of …
When did China switch traditional Chinese to simplify Chinese and who invented it?
The official standardized simplified word now appeared in 1955 and was implemented in 1956. The purpose is to increase the rate of literacy. Simplified characters …
Should I learn Chinese?
Yes, you should. Why? There are a lot of reasons that apply generally to English speakers. Learning a language like Mandarin represents a significant cognitive …
When was simplified Chinese characters created?
First of all, be patient, and let’s clarify some THINGS. This will help us to understand why there are so many categories, names, or branches …
What does Mandarin sound like to foreigners?
When I was a kid, I associated Chinese with sounds like bing, tong, ting, ching, chung; a bit like playing golf in a room full …
How does it feel to learn Mandarin Chinese outside China by yourself?
It’s hard, yet it’s very satisfying. My first language is Indonesian, which has no similarity at all with Mandarin Chinese. The easiest part is reading …
Is it difficult travelling to China without knowing Mandarin?
Well, I am living in Suzhou. I have traveled to 46 cities in China. Always been a solo wandering soul. I can confirm that your …
What does the Chinese name “Yuxi” mean?
Your question is almost impossible to answer. Chinese has a vast number of homophones. So when you say “yuxi,” it could have dozens of meanings. …
How do Chinese people study?
I can’t give you a definitive description, but I can show you some pictures! The “Chinese way of studying” can be summed up by the …
Chinese language: Why does 東西 (dongxi) means “things” in Chinese?
The word “東西“ meaning ”things” came from “买東西“ which came from 买東又买西 which is preceded by 买了東又去西买 meaning after shopping from the east, go to …