Why the Blessing Symbol Is Upside Down?
The Chinese character Fu means good luck and happiness. During the time of Spring festival, almost every family in China would hang the word upside down, believing that doing so would cause good fortune to literally descend down on their house. Many foreigners who visit China during Spring festival or those who have an interest […]
The 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs and the Leftover Cat
Foreigners who learn Chinese in Singapore or are just interested in zodiac signs would know that one animal is conspicuous by its absence in the Chinese zodiac signs—the cat. Want to know why? Well, let’s first check the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs before getting to the root of the leftover cat mystery. The Rat In […]
3 Classic Confucius Quotes
Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a popular Chinese philosopher and teacher, whose words are as relevant for the modern man as they were at that time. His quotes have been translated into many languages and many people constantly draw inspiration from his aphorisms whenever they are short of it. Full of wisdom, Confucius quotes […]
How to Memorize Chinese Characters?
Many students interested in learning Chinese ask if there is a way to make learn Chinese other than rote learning. Rote learning certainly has its own benefits, but learning Chinese through it is hard, not to mention boring. Here are some tips to help you memorize Chinese characters faster. Develop a sound understanding of how […]
10 Ancient Chinese Inventions That You Never Thought Were Chinese
Whether you are someone who knows a lot about China and is taking regular classes to learn Chinese in Singapore or someone with solid general knowledge, you are likely to be very surprised to know that all of these things were invented in ancient China. Paper Money What would be the world today had the […]
Value of Language Learning
People often ask why they should study a foreign language. Well, there are many advantages of learning a new language. Learning a new language allows you learn things about a new culture, meet new people, and see new places. In this way, it helps you open your eyes and the mind, so that you understand more […]
Some Important Do’s and Don’ts of Learning Chinese
What’s the best way to learn Chinese is a question that many foreign students ask. Well, there’s no hard and fast rule for learning Chinese. However, with that said, you would do well to keep the following do’s and don’ts of learning Chinese in mind. The Do’s Practice Daily Did you know that it takes […]
Avoid 5 Common Beginner’s Mistakes While Learning Chinese
Chinese is a beautiful language, but it is also sufficiently complex. Many beginners get overawed by its complexity, so much so that they stop enjoying the beauty, uniqueness, and nitty-gritty of the language. That’s the biggest mistake anyone can make while learning a new thing. If you’re not enjoying something, there’s no way you would […]
3 Different Tone Problems and How to Solve Them
Anyone who’s interested to learn Chinese in Singapore would know that Mandarin is a tonal language. He or she might also have apprehensions about learning this beautiful language because of the same reasons. Well, truthfully, learning tones is an extremely interesting journey. Unfortunately, though, it is rarely ever a short one. However, learning tones is […]
What’s More Important for Beginners: Speaking or Listening Chinese?
Most people who are trying to learn Chinese in Singapore focus more on speaking Chinese than practice listening to it. This is mainly because of two reasons: speaking ability is more valued and it’s easier to speak than listen. Compared to speaking Chinese, listening is much harder because Chinese as a language has a small […]