Why are Mandarin and Cantonese often simply termed as “Chinese” if they are very different?
Mandarin and Cantonese is Chinese, that’s why they are termed as Chinese, they are just different dialects from the same language, the writing is the …
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Mandarin and Cantonese is Chinese, that’s why they are termed as Chinese, they are just different dialects from the same language, the writing is the …
Yes, Qin Ruisi, or 秦蕊丝 is a good female name. However, if you want a great Chinese female name that sounds natural to ears of …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …