Chinese characters

Learning Chinese characters, their meanings, and how to write them.

9 videos · Total duration: 02:42:27

Intermediate

Most common Chinese radicals S1 E6 火日王, improve Chinese reading in 10 minutesThe video discusses the radical core fire and how it is used in Chinese characters, giving examples and explaining the meanings of characters related to fire, the king, and the sun. It also includes tips on recognizing and writing these radicals in characters.Crazie Laoshi

Intermediate

Bless | Chinese Character EvolutionThe video discusses the act of giving blessings and wishes in Chinese culture, such as wishing for health, prosperity, and happiness. It highlights the importance of expressing good wishes during celebrations like Chinese New Year, birthdays, and weddings.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Intermediate

Most common Chinese radicals lesson 4, learn to read and write ChineseThe video discusses Chinese radicals and how they can help understand the meaning of characters. It reviews radicals related to Earth, metal, emotions, silk, and insects, and provides examples of how they are used in characters and idioms. Participants are encouraged to practice recognizing and using radicals to improve their Chinese language skills.Crazie Laoshi

Intermediate

Heavy & Weight | Chinese Character Evolution In this video, a person is carrying a very large bag on their back, symbolizing the weight and importance of body weight. The person is discussing the desire to exercise and lose weight, highlighting the importance many Chinese girls place on body weight.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Intermediate

临 | Chinese Character Evolution ChineseThe video explains the Chinese character "临", which means to overlook or view from above. It is often used in phrases like "欢迎光临" (welcome) in shops, restaurants, and hotels.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Intermediate

10 most logical Chinese charactersThe video introduces 10 interesting and common Chinese characters, such as "您" meaning respect, "囚" meaning prisoner, and "歪" meaning crooked. Each character is explained with its meaning and how it is used in daily life.Acquire Mandarin

Intermediate

Common ASL signs explainedThe video is about learning sign language with the host, Puna, sharing 11 hand gestures, such as "please", "name", "recognize", "want", "work", "learn", "from", "where", "toilet", "like", and "thank you". Puna introduces and demonstrates each gesture in Mandarin Chinese, encouraging viewers to practice and choose their favorite gesture.Acquire Mandarin