Asian Languages

The ‘Mandarin Alphabet’ Myth: What Pinyin Is (and Isn’t)

Stop searching for the 'Mandarin alphabet'—it's a myth. This article demystifies Hanyu Pinyin, the essential romanization system that acts as…

4 months ago

Is Mandarin Really That Hard? The Honest Truth

Mandarin Chinese has a reputation for being impossible, but is that the whole story? The truth is a mix of…

4 months ago

Mandarin vs. Cantonese: Can They Really Not Understand Each Other?

Mandarin and Cantonese are often mistakenly called "dialects" of the same language, but can their speakers actually understand each other?…

4 months ago

The Real Difference Between Chinese and Korean

At a glance, Chinese and Korean can seem related due to their geographic proximity and shared vocabulary. However, these two…

4 months ago

The Secret History of Hangul, The Korean Alphabet

Did you know the Korean alphabet was secretly invented by a king to empower his people? Hangul, one of the…

4 months ago

North vs. South: Is the Korean Language Different?

While North and South Koreans share a common language, over 70 years of political division have created a fascinating linguistic…

4 months ago

Korean vs. Japanese: Which is Easier?

Korean and Japanese share similar grammar, but their writing systems and pronunciation offer very different challenges. Korean's alphabet is famously…

4 months ago

The Korean ‘Respect System’ You Must Know

Ever felt dizzy trying to navigate the different ways to speak in Korean? Our guide breaks down the essential 'respect…

4 months ago

Crash, Sparkle, Grumble: Japan’s Sound Words

Go beyond textbook grammar and discover the soul of the Japanese language: onomatopoeia. This guide breaks down the essential "sound"…

4 months ago

Decoding Chinese Net-Speak: From 666 to 886

Ever seen "666" spammed in a Chinese livestream and wondered what's going on? This post decodes the clever numerical puns…

4 months ago

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