Learning Chinese characters can feel overwhelming—there are thousands of them, and memorizing each one individually seems impossible. But what if you could guess the meaning of new characters—even if you’ve never studied them before?
Good news: You can.
Chinese characters aren’t random scribbles. They follow …
Have you ever found Chinese characters confusing, especially those with hidden meanings? You’re not alone! At first, they might seem complex, but once you understand the culture and stories behind them, they become fascinating and easy to learn. Let’s explore Chinese characters through the Spring …
When you begin learning Chinese, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to study Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters. Both writing systems have deep historical roots, and each offers unique insights into the Chinese language and culture. Today, we’ll explore the …
When you are determined to learn Chinese, are you quickly blocked by the “big mountain” of Chinese characters? Those complicated strokes, changeable pronunciations, and the numerous polyphonic characters similar-shaped characters and homophonic characters make you feel so confused that you even begin to doubt whether …
词源 (cíyuán) Etymology: In spring, the sunshine …
We already know that this year is the Year of the Dragon. The dragon has become a symbol of Chinese culture and impacts almost every other aspect of society in China. From a traditional viewpoint, the dragon stands for positive elements in life, such …
Have you ever marveled at the complexity of Chinese characters, wondering how these intricate symbols are constructed? Chinese characters are like intricate puzzles, each crafted from a unique set of building blocks. Think of them as the ‘Lego bricks’ that come together to form the …
Chinese characters have a big impact on how children’s brains develop. Learning Chinese characters isn’t just about learning to write, it also helps children think and understand things better. Let’s look at the benefits of learning Chinese characters for children’s thinking skills.
1. Improved Memory…
Below are some pictures of homework done by one of our students, David, who started learning Mandarin with us 1 year ago from scratch. Apparently he did a very good job in writing Chinese characters. Chinese teachers from eChineseLearning are good at teaching kids both …
I’m Jennifer Zhu from eChineseLearning, a teacher with 17 years of experience teaching Chinese to adult learners. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of instructing a diverse range of students. Interestingly, many of my friends often approach me with a common question: can we …
1) B 2) A 3) B 4) A
Shí gè yìbǎi jiùshì yìqiān. 1） 十个一百就是一千。 Ten hundred add up to one thousand.
Jiàoyù duì háizi de chéngzhǎng lái shuō shífēn zhòngyào. 2） 教育对于孩子的成长来说十分重要。 Education is very important for the growth of children.
Tā …
A. 于 (Yú)
B. 千 (Qiān)
Shí gè yìbǎi jiùshì yì ___. 1） 十个一百就是一 ___ 。
Jiàoyù duì ___ háizi de chéngzhǎng lái shuō shífēn zhòngyào. 2） 教育对 ___ 孩子的成长来说十分重要。
Tā jiāodài wǒ ___ wàn …
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A
Rénmen zǒngshì duì wèizhī shìwù chōngmǎn kǒngjù. 人们总是对未知事物充满恐惧。 People are always full of fear of the unknown.
Mǎyǎ rén céng yùyán èr líng yī èr nián shì shìjiè mòrì. 玛雅人曾预言2012年是世界末日。 The Maya prophesied that 2012 …
A. 未 (Wèi)
B. 末 (Mò)
Rénmen zǒngshì duì ______ zhī shìwù chōngmǎn kǒngjù. （1）人们总是对 ______知事物充满恐惧。
寄一封慢信给未来 Deliver A “Slow Letter” to the Future Mǎyǎ rén céng yùyán èr líng yī èr nián shì shìjiè …
We love getting questions from our students! And recently, one of our students asked how to learn and remember Chinese characters quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Chinese characters are very profound and interesting, and they are especially helpful while learning Chinese; what’s more, …
Answers: 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C
睛 (Jīng) n. eyeball; (often paired with “眼 (yǎn)”, hence “眼睛 (yǎnjīng)
清 (Qīng) adj. unmixed; clear; quiet; distinct
情 (Qíng) n. feeling; affection; favor; (often paired with “事 (shì)”, hence “事情 (shìqing )
晴 …
Answers: 1. B 2. A; A 3. A 4. B; B
A. 土 (Tǔ)
B. 士 (Shì)
Xiǎo Lǐ zhèngzài gōngdú bóshì xuéwèi. 小李正在攻读博士学位。 Xiao Li is studying for her doctorate.
Wǒ shì ge tǔshēngtǔzhǎng de Zhōngguórén. 我是个土生土长的中国人。 I am a native Chinese.
Zhè …
A. 土 B. 士
Xiǎo Lǐ zhèngzài gōngdú bó ( ) xuéwèi. 1. 小李正在攻读博（ ）学位。 Xiao Li is studying for her doctorate.
Wǒ shì ge ( ) shēng ( ) zhǎng de Zhōngguórén. 2. 我是个（ …
