Country or nation is called “国” in Chinese. In Chinese, country names are typically composed of two or three characters. The characters used to represent a country’s name are usually phonetic approximations or derived from historical or cultural factors. Here are the main methods used to come up with names for other countries in Chinese: […]
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Slang words play a significant role in modern Chinese communication. They are the kind of expressions often heard on the street and seldom listed in textbooks. They not only reflect the dynamic nature of a language, but also provide valuable insights into contemporary culture and enhance communication skills. For students learning Chinese, understanding slang can
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The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is an ancient Chinese holiday that holds great cultural significance. Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, this festival honors Qu Yuan, a famous poet and statesman from ancient China. With its vibrant traditions and exciting activities, the Dragon Boat
Body parts are an important aspect of Chinese vocabulary, and learning the proper measure words for them can help students of all ages speak and write more accurately in Mandarin. Here we’ll cover some of the most common measure words for body parts and provide some tips for teaching them to young learners. What are
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It’s the perfect time for kids to spend time in the garden: planting a seed, watering a seedling, watching a sprout, or taking care of the plants and flowers… There is so much more involved in this simple enjoyable activity: biology, scientific thinking, observation, and of course, language learning. Here are some fun Gardening and
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Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to honoring the most important woman in our lives. It’s a day to show our appreciation for all the love, care, and sacrifices she has made to make us who we are today. Whether you’re looking to celebrate your mom, grandmother, or mother figure in your life, there
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The Chinese language is often regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn, but this is an oversimplification. Indeed there are many challenges learning the language, just as learning any other languages. The truth is that Chinese actually may be easier than you think. Chinese Grammar Is Easy Chinese grammar structures are generally
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Learning farm animals in Chinese, their Chinese names for adult and baby animals, can be challenging. And it can also be fun and engaging, especially when we use hands-on activities to reinforce our knowledge. Here let’s have a look at various learning activities that can help children (and even adults) learn farm animals in Chinese,
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In Chinese language, measure words are a crucial part of speech used to quantify nouns, and different measure words are used for different types of objects such as animals and clothes. In this article, we will explore the Chinese measure words used for transportation. 辆 (liàng) 辆 is the most commonly used measure word for
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When it comes to learning Chinese, one of the challenges many learners face is understanding the measure words used for different nouns. Chinese measure words are similar to English classifiers, but they are much more prevalent in Chinese, and every noun requires a specific measure word to quantify it. Following our previous article on measure
Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends, and it can also be a great opportunity to learn Chinese with your kids. Whether you’re spending Easter at home or traveling, here are some fun activities you can do with your kids to improve their Chinese language skills. Make Easter Crafts in Chinese
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When it comes to learning a new language, especially one with characters that are completely different from what you’re used to, it can be challenging to remember new vocabulary. However, coloring can be a fun and effective way to learn Chinese vocabulary and make it stick. Here are a few reasons why coloring is a
Children have the most potential learning languages. They remember everything they are told to and they repeat what they hear, even without fully understand what it means. Some experts say that children who start learning a language before the age of 5 are more likely to have native or near-native pronunciation of that language. Others
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Longer days, more sunshine, blossoms of little flowers … Spring is in the air. Spring is the perfect time to learn some new nursery rhymes. Here are 6 of Chinese nursery rhymes for the Spring season: #1. 春天到 Here Arrives the Spring 春天到 春天到， Here arrives the Spring, here arrives the Spring 春天到，花儿朵朵开口笑。 When the
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For a person who learns English as a second language, learning the months vocabulary is always a struggle: the words are long and it takes an effort to learn all the correct spellings. On contrary, learning the month words in Chinese for is actually the easy part. Months in Chinese As soon as a person
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Valentine’s Day is a popular special day. The idea of giving something with love to loved ones and friends makes the day sweet and memorable. For kids, it is always to send a Valentine’s Day card to a friend, teachers, or family members; or to learn one or two Valentine’s poems; or even to color
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For Chinese learners, Chinese study notebooks are helpful with their language learning journey. The use of physical notebooks provides tactile engagement with the written language, increasing retention and understanding while also allowing the students to track their progress. There are different Chinese study notebooks that cater to different needs at different levels. For example, pinyin
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Nursery rhythms, 童谣, are great for kids to learn Mandarin Chinese. The simple sentences and easy rhythms make it fun for children to learn; the themes nursery rhymes often feature are relevant and close to children’s lives, and that generates curiosity and interest. Here you’ll find 6 Chinese New Year nursery rhymes that are not
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Chinese New Year is coming. Following the year of the Tiger, 2023 is the year of the rabbit, a year of peace and hope, as people in China believe. The year of the Rabbit, more specifically, water rabbit, will start on Jan 22, 2023 and the whole celebration will last till Feb 05, which is
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In wintertime, snow is fun. After the snow, making a snowman is the most exciting activity for kids. It’s a good time learning some Chinese nursery rhythms on snow and snowmen. Here let’s learn a couple of Chinese nursery rhymes about snowmen. 小雪人 Little Snowman 我是个小雪人 I’m the little snowman 胖又圆 Fat and round 这是我的手套
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