Particles don’t exist in English, but they’re quite important in the Chinese language—especially the modal particle, 呢 (ne).
While this complex, yet simplified word has no direct meaning in English, it serves a number of different functions in the …
Sheena Dizon
It has been floating around on language learning forums that ChineseClass101 is pretty good in terms of course flexibility and catering to all levels of learners, so I thought I’d give it a go.
If you’ve been curious about …
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Michael Cristiano
Chinese learning apps are an awesome addition to your study toolbox.
They can connect you with native speakers, teach you how to write Chinese characters, help you remember vocabulary and more.
We’ve been reviewing Chinese learning resources and writing hundreds …
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Em Casalena
If you’re interested in Chinese culture, you might have gotten into it by being captivated by Mandarin-language movies and television shows.
Unfortunately for beginner learners, watching Chinese films authentically usually isn’t possible.
Most Chinese films offer 汉字 (hàn zì) — …
Sheena Dizon
Some official lists include anywhere from 80,000 to 100,000+ entries.
Even some dictionaries contain up to 20,000 items.
That’s a lot of Chinese characters.
But wait!
The answer to “How many Chinese characters are there?” is very different from the …
Sheena Dizon and Em Casalena
The smell of the holidays is in the air, whether you’re ready for it or not!
People are decorating for Christmas, prepping for cozy parties and preparing gifts for the ones they love.
And not just in the United States …
Sheena Dizon and Em Casalena
Music is the language of the soul.
It can also be a language learning tool!
Yep—if you do it right, music can be a powerful way to advance your language skills.
So, maybe you want to understand Chinese covers …
