Fans of Chinese and Mandarin
For many Mandarin learners, Chinese music feels like an enjoyable and natural way to immerse themselves in the language. But one important question remains: Can listening to Chinese songs actually help you master Mandarin tones? The short answer is: yes—but only to a certain extent. Chinese music can support some aspects of language acquisition, but … Read more
“绿茶” literally means green tea, 婊= “bitch” or “prostitute.” Online, people usually say just “green tea” as a euphemism. It refers to a type of woman who looks pure and innocent on the outside, behaving as if she is gentle, considerate, kind, and lovely. She pretends to be delicate, sentimental, and graceful in front of others, yet behind the scenes … Read more
The radicals 部首 are not just Mandarin Chinese, they are for all Chinese characters. They are the bases of the characters. Take, for example, the radical 木 tree/wood, a pictograph (not obvious in modern characters. The limbs and the roots on the trunk). Put two of them together, and you get 林 forest, three are … Read more