Xinhua Dictionary 新华字典 In learning the Chinese language, it is comparatively easy to acquire skills in listening and speaking, but
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Origin and Evolution of Chinese Characters 汉字的来源和演化
As one kind of the most ancient characters, Chinese characters have played a significant role in the development of Chinese
How do you like Ang Lee’s Se-Jie? 色戒 & 汤唯
A wolfhound brings out what Ang Lee so called “amuck atmosphere.” This might not necessarily be Eileen Chang’s intention, but Lee achieved his practical “masterpiece” through expressing his feel for this short story.
Emblem for Beijing Olympic 北京奥运会标志
Milestone“Dancing Beijing” is a milestone of the Olympics. It serves as a classic chapter of the Olympic epic inscribed by the spirit of the Chinese nation, calligraphed by the deeper import of the ancient civilization, and molded by the character of Cathay’s descendents. It is concise yet deep inside, bringing forth the city’s gradual changes and development. It appears dignified yet bears a tune of romance, reflecting the nation’s thoughts and emotions.
Chinese Lantern Festival 元宵节
元宵节 Yuanxiao jie. The Lantern Festival, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations, falls on the 15th day
Mahjong: A Chinese Obsession 打麻将
麻将 (ma jiang). Mahjong is more than a game in Hong Kong, it is an obsession. Most families have a
Sinogram Verses Using Radicals 部首三字经
The first part of Three Sinogram Verses Using Free Radical presents 56 verses, which collects the most frequently-used radicals that are characters by themselves, like “人”,”日”,”月”. Each verse is composed of three characters, two single characters and a combined character thereby formed. The two single characters are respectively two radicals; therefore, one hundred and twelve radicals are introduced in this primer. Every four verses form a stanza, metrically precise and beautiful so as to greatly facilitate recital and memorization.
A Taste of Chinese Breakfast 中国早餐
For Chinese learners, it is very interesting to know about the different meanings between the English word “breakfast” and the
Top couplets for character formation 拆字联
Right here have you noticed that the traditional Chinese character for “爱 ài, love“ consists of three parts with meanings
IOC president for Beijing torch relay 奥委会主席致辞
奥运圣火àoyùn shènghuǒ olympic flame 火炬接力huǒjù jiēlì torch replay On March 31, 2008, President Hu Jintao officially launched the Beijing Olympic