Articles published in July 2022

1. How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner

   

   Whole books have been written about how the Chinese writing system works, and understanding how Chinese characters really work is a lifelong project, but what do you do as a beginner when asked to memorise a list of characters and words? Here are eight easy-to-follow strategies!

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2. 7 ways to write Mandarin tones

   

   There are many ways of writing down the tones of Mandarin beyond the standard tone marks. Which are they and what pros and cons do they have for learners?

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3. Chinese language question triage: When to ask whom about what

   

   When learning Chinese, questions about the language pop up all the time, but what’s the best way to answer them?

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