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The Yi Script: China’s Living Logogram

While most of China uses Chinese characters, the Yi people of the southwest have their own unique writing system with…

1 week ago

The Tangut Script: A Lost Empire’s Code

Uncover the story of the Tangut script, a complex writing system that looks like Chinese but is entirely different. Created…

1 week ago

The Alphabet of the Hills: The Fraser Script

Discover the Fraser alphabet, a remarkable script for the Lisu language where letters are ingeniously rotated to represent different sounds.…

1 week ago

The Secret Meaning of Colors in Chinese Culture

Ever wondered why red is the color of luck in China or why a gift wrapped in white is a…

3 months ago

Why Your Chinese Friend Has an ‘English’ Name

Ever wondered why your friend from Beijing introduces herself as 'Cynthia' instead of 'Xinyi'? This phenomenon is more than just…

3 months ago

What Countries Speak Mandarin? The Answer May Surprise You

When you think of Mandarin, you probably think of China. But the world's most spoken language is also an official…

3 months ago

Simplified vs. Traditional: Which Chinese Should You Learn?

Deciding whether to learn Simplified or Traditional Chinese is a huge first step for any student. The choice hinges on…

3 months ago

The #1 Reason Learners Quit Mandarin (And How to Beat It)

Many Mandarin learners blame the complex characters for their struggles, but the real dream-killer is something else entirely: the tones.…

3 months ago

Taiwanese Mandarin vs. Mainland: The Real Difference

Planning a trip to Taipei or obsessed with the latest Taiwanese drama? You might be surprised to learn that the…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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