The Chinese Vocabulary of Traditional Ideas About Family Family has always occupied an important place in Chinese society, but understanding
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How to Talk About Chinese History in HSK 7–9 Chinese
Chinese history covers thousands of years, but discussing it in Chinese requires much more than memorizing the names of dynasties,
The Chinese Vocabulary of Education, Exams and Academic Success
Education has always occupied an unusually important place in Chinese society. From the imperial civil service examinations to today’s university
Words From Ancient China That Are Still Used Today
Chinese vocabulary is full of words that carry traces of much older worlds. A modern Chinese speaker can use a
How Chinese Characters Preserve Thousands of Years of History
Chinese characters are much more than a writing system. For anyone studying Chinese at an advanced level, they provide an
20 Chinese Words for Understanding Traditional Chinese Culture
Chinese culture is often introduced through familiar images: calligraphy, tea, classical gardens, Confucian temples, ancestral halls, festivals, traditional clothing, and
The Language of Family and Relationships in Chinese
Few areas of Chinese vocabulary reveal as much about language, society, and culture as family and relationships. Chinese has an