It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Dried shredded squid is a common ‘on-the-go’ type snack available in your local convenience store to a swanky bar with a $100 table charge. It’s smelly, it’s sweet, and it’s really, REALLY chewy. Sounds tempting, right? You’re right, I’m not selling it to you, but honestly,… Read More
Can you speak Chinese? Prove it! If you want to get certified for your Mandarin language skills, check out this article about the Chinese proficiency test, also known as the HSK Test. 1. What is the HSK Test? HSK stands for: Hanyu = 汉语 (han4yu3) which means “Chinese language”Shuiping = 水平 (shui3ping2) which means “level… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Written by Nora at WrittenChinese.Com At first glance the Wubi method looks completely intimidating. Take it from me, who has been staring at a printed copy of the Wubi keyboard guide for about an hour attempting to make sense of it. I have been using Pinyin… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Posted by Hollie from WrittenChinese.Com Recently, we’ve had lots of visitors at WrittenChinese.Com asking ‘Where do I start?’ ‘What should I do if I want to learn Chinese from the beginning?’ And these are great questions, because unless you can speak another Asian language such as Japanese… Read More
木字旁 (mù zì pang) or the tree radical, is seen in many Chinese characters with a ‘natural’ meaning such as trees 李子 (lǐ zi) plum tree, fruits such as 橙子 (chéng zi) orange and even wooden objects, such as 柜子 (guì zi) cabinet. It can also be seen in less obvious characters, some of which are featured below. Here are… Read More
If you’re struggling with your tones, there are a few things you can do (including reading this article!): You can check out the Written Chinese Tone Trainer. Click on the speaker button and then choose from the 5 tones below. The trainer will keep a score for you so you know how well you’re doing!… Read More