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Chinese Alphabet: There is no Chinese alphabet in the sense we understand it in the West. Chinese characters are not letters (with some exceptions), Chinese characters represent an idea, a concept or an object. While in the west each of the letters of our alphabet represents a sound that generally has no particular meaning. (...)

I’m often asked about how to write in Chinese. This guide will summarize my thoughts which will help you learn how to write Chinese characters step by step!

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Chinese antique calligraphic text onbeige paper with brush

The last skill to master in 听说读写 is writing. Logically, it only makes sense to a child to want to practise writing a certain word if he knows how to read the word and understands its meaning, isn't it? Otherwise it’s just another art piece to him. Writing will in turn enhance a child’s reading ability because the action helps him to internalise the learning of the word. There are some guidelines to follow when it comes to writing Chinese characters. They are the 笔画 and 笔顺. The strokes (笔画)…

Detailed review of the Uncle Goose Chinese Blocks with pros, cons, and tips on how to use the blocks for playful learning!