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[May 15 2023] Time Plus Effort Equals Result

Ancient Chinese Wisdom #6/60

In this slice of wisdom from our Ancient Chinese Wisdom Series, let's revisit the theme of perseverance and persistency. It's a constant reminder that whenever we want things done, talent is not the only factor that counts.

Dī shuǐ chuān shí, fēi yí rì zhī gōng.
滴水穿石，非一日之功。
Dripping water wears away a rock, not in a day. "Discourses Weighed in the Balance" Wang Chong (Han Dynasty, 27 - 97 AD)

Water is one of the most supple matters on planet Earth, while a rock is usually pretty hard, especially compared with water. And yet, if water keeps dripping onto a rock on the same spot, sooner or later, the rock will yield and let the water pierce through. So, by simple repetition, water does the seemingly impossible. A fitting analogy to when someone achieves amazing results just by spending time repeating the same action again and again.

 

[May 16 2023] How To Write Chinese Character "叫" (jiào)?

Learn Chinese Characters & Radicals #4/20

Welcome back to our "Learn Chinese Characters & Radicals" series. In this episode, we will break down the strokes of the character "叫" (jiào) and take a closer look at each individual stroke.

Whether you are a beginner or looking to expand your understanding of Chinese characters, this video is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the Chinese language. So come join us and have a better understanding of the structure and formation of Chinese characters!

This short video is from our Day-1 Beginner Course, a beginner Chinese Course with over 200 useful Chinese sentences, 38 Chinese grammar points, 120 Chinese characters, and 43 Chinese radicals. Take free lessons from this course now→

 

[May 18 2023] Making Friends in Mandarin

Chinese Sentence Of The Day #4/80

Boost your Mandarin Chinese skills with our "Chinese Sentence of the Day" series! Today's sentence:

他是我的朋友。
Tā shì wǒ de péngyou.
He is my friend.

Dive into the pronunciation, characters, and meaning of this simple yet essential sentence. Enhance your conversational skills and navigate social interactions with confidence and respect. Join our growing community of Chinese learners and enhance your Mandarin skills today!

This short video is from our Day-1 Beginner Course, a beginner Chinese Course with over 200 useful Chinese sentences, 38 Chinese grammar points, 120 Chinese characters, and 43 Chinese radicals. Take free lessons from this course now→

 

[May 21 2023] Chinese Vocab Boost: Learn "People", "China" & "Chinese People"

Chinese Word Of The Day #3/35

Join ChineseFor.Us for our "Chinese Word of the Day" series which is perfect for beginner Chinese learners!

This short lesson covers three must-know words:

人 rén (n. people)
中国 Zhōngguó (proper n. China)
中国人 Zhōngguórén (proper n. Chinese People)

Here's a hidden but important tip: combine a country name with "人" to indicate people from that country. Keep this in mind as you explore more of the Chinese language! Subscribe now for daily bite-sized lessons and enhance your Chinese language proficiency!

This short video is from our Day-1 Beginner Course, a beginner Chinese Course with over 200 useful Chinese sentences, 38 Chinese grammar points, 120 Chinese characters, and 43 Chinese radicals. Take free lessons from this course now→

 

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