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教學研究室｜ Journal

How a word, a character or a festival becomes a lesson.

Notes for parents and teachers on the words children actually need — the ones that come up at a family table, not on a test.

177 posts

01My Experience with the Best Mandarin Chinese Courses Online9 min 02What is youngest brother in Chinese? Your quick guide!兄弟6 min 03Your Guide to 'Wife in Chinese Lao Po' Usage in 20269 min 04How to Ask for a Phone Number in Chinese Correctly11 min 05Gege Chinese: What 哥哥 Means & How to Use It哥哥8 min 06Gege Chinese: What 哥哥 Means & How to Use It: Literal Meaning and Family Hierarchy哥哥8 min 075 Essential Terms for Paternal Grandfather in Mandarin爺爺10 min 08Mastering See You Later in Chinese Your 2026 Guide10 min 09Your 2026 Guide to Choosing the Best Chinese Name for Laura10 min 10Your Ultimate Guide to Saying Maternal Grandpa in Chinese外公外婆7 min 11What to Call Mom's Mom in Chinese and Why It Matters外婆7 min 12Mastering My Pleasure in Chinese 10 Essential Phrases for 202618 min 13How to Say You Are Fat in Chinese: Avoid Awkward Moments9 min 14Mastering Mandarin Prices Essential Phrases for Shoppers10 min 15Confused? How Do You Say Something in Chinese Like a Pro?11 min 16What Are the Official Terms for Great-Grandfather in Chinese?曾祖父6 min 17What is the Golden Rule in Chinese? Uncover its Meaning11 min 18What's the Chinese Word for Chopsticks and How Do You Say It?9 min 19Unpacking the Chinese Symbol for Tree Its Meaning and Origin8 min 20Your 2025 Guide to Chinese Grandparent Names祖父母9 min 21Your 2025 Guide to Saying and Writing Happy Birthday in Chinese12 min 22Meimei Meaning: Younger Sister in Chinese (妹妹) Pronunciation姊妹4 min 23Maternal Grandmother in Chinese: Waipo vs Laolao外公外婆9 min 24Counting in Chinese: Numbers 1-10 with Pinyin and Tones7 min 25How to say purple in Chinese and what it means5 min 26How to speak Chinese words easily for beginners8 min 27What Does Xie Xie Mean in Chinese10 min 28How to Show Sincere Appreciation in Mandarin9 min 29How Do You Say 10 in Chinese and What Does It Mean6 min 30How to Use Common Chinese Words in Everyday Conversation16 min 31How to Start Learning Chinese as a Complete Beginner9 min 32How to Say Family in Chinese and Use It in Everyday Sentences10 min 33A Guide to Basic Colors in Mandarin Chinese for Beginners5 min 34How Do You Say Thank You in Chinese?11 min 35How to Say Hello and More in Mandarin13 min 36Thank You in Mandarin Chinese and How to Use It11 min 37Top Mandarin Language Schools in Taiwan for 202513 min 38Master the Transition from Simplified to Traditional Chinese Characters12 min 39Beginner's Guide to Common Mandarin Phrases and Expressions11 min 40Essential Mandarin Phrases Every Beginner Should Know11 min 41Top Chinese Books for Beginners You Should Read6 min 42Master Chinese Pronunciation with the Yoyo Chinese Pinyin Chart11 min 4310 Essential Tips for Choosing Your Online AP Chinese Course14 min 44Top Strategies for Mastering Mandarin Online9 min 45How to Enhance Your Chinese Conversation Skills Effectively8 min 46Mastering Chinese Vocabulary and Grammar with Books A Beginner's Guide10 min 47Wo Shi (我是) Meaning: How to Say "I Am" in Chinese9 min 48Master What Is This in Mandarin: 3 Easy Steps10 min 49Unlocking 'Shì' The Core Meanings and Uses in Mandarin Chinese12 min 50Mastering the Chinese Measure Word Ge (ge) Your Ultimate Guide量詞11 min 51How to Say Vegan in Mandarin: Your Essential Guide9 min 52Mastering See You Soon in Mandarin Chinese Your 2026 Guide12 min 53Unpacking Ni Hao The Chinese Characters and Their True Meaning你好9 min 54What are the Direct Translations for Ma'am in Chinese?7 min 55Mastering 'I Don't Care' in Mandarin Chinese A Comprehensive Guide14 min 56Say "I Love China" in Mandarin: Easy Pronunciation Guide7 min 57Say "I am Chinese" in Spanish: Master it easily9 min 58Basic Chinese Phrases A Beginner's Guide to Saying Anything15 min 5910 Hilarious Ways to Say LOL in Chinese for Any Situation11 min 60Learn to Say 'I Don't Care' in Chinese with Correct Pinyin and Tone11 min 61How Do You Say Fat in Chinese Clearly?7 min 62How to Say 'Dress' in Chinese and Its Many Forms12 min 63Master 3 Ways to Say Have a Good Weekend in Mandarin Today8 min 64How to Express Have a Good Day in Chinese Like a Native12 min 65Is 'Ge' Just a Measure Word? Unveiling Its Broader Meanings量詞9 min 66What Do Chinese Characters for Forest Really Mean?6 min 67Your Guide to Saying 'My Favorite' in Mandarin Chinese7 min 68Mastering Chopsticks in Mandarin Your Guide to Kuàizi and Pronunciation7 min 69Your Guide: How to Say Crush in Chinese Naturally9 min 70Crazy Rich Asians Chinese Name: Unpacking Its True Meaning9 min 71How to Say LOL in Chinese A Comprehensive Guide to Internet Laughter8 min 72Mastering 'Bu Shi' in Chinese: Your Guide to Saying No8 min 73What Are the 5 Tones in Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation?10 min 74How to Say What Is This in Chinese: Your Easy Guide12 min 75Mastering 'Please' in Mandarin Chinese A Guide to Politeness9 min 76Master 'I Don't Care' in Chinese: 3 Easy Ways to Say It Right7 min 77Mastering "Sounds Good" in Chinese: Your Go-To Guide11 min 78What Are the Core Chinese Characters for Tree, Wood, and Forest?7 min 79What is the Chinese Word for Pen Pal? A Complete Guide4 min 80What's a pen pal in Chinese? Uncover its cultural meaning!6 min 81What's the Chinese LOL in 2025? Your Guide to Internet Slang10 min 82Mastering 'I Don't Understand' in Chinese A Complete Guide12 min 83Say Have a Nice Weekend in Mandarin Like a Pro10 min 84Mastering 'See You Soon' in Chinese Essential Phrases for 20258 min 85Mastering 'Happy Birthday' in Traditional Chinese Characters 202512 min 86How to Say "Language" in Chinese (+ Pronunciation Tips)8 min 87From Polite to Direct How to Say 'Be Quiet' in Chinese for Any Situation12 min 88Mastering "Be Quiet" in Mandarin Your 2025 Guide13 min 89How to Say Be Quiet in Chinese for Every Situation10 min 90What is this in Chinese language made easy10 min 91How to Say Numbers 1 through 10 in Chinese Easily4 min 92How Beginners Can Learn Basic Chinese Words Easily13 min 93Essential Mandarin Words List for Beginners11 min 94How to Say Thank You in Mandarin Chinese7 min 95Top Tips for Learning Basic Chinese Words and Phrases11 min 96Essential Mandarin Words and Phrases for New Learners13 min 97How to Say the Number 1 in Chinese and Pronounce It Correctly11 min 98Simple ways to say hello in Mandarin for new learners7 min 99100 Essential Chinese Vocabulary Words Every Beginner Should Learn22 min 100Three in Mandarin made easy for everyone5 min 101How to Say Thank You in Mandarin Chinese: How Do You Say Thank You in Chinese Mandarin5 min 102How do you say red in Chinese6 min 103How to say Chinese words with perfect pronunciation11 min 104How to Say 10 in Chinese and Pronounce It Correctly7 min 105How to Use Chinese Characters to Say Thank You9 min 106What the Chinese Character for Thank You Means and How to Use It10 min 107How do you count to 10 in Chinese fast today8 min 108How to Say Thank You Very Much in Mandarin Chinese8 min 109What's the Difference Between 番茄 and 西紅柿 for Tomato in Chinese?7 min 110How to Write and Pronounce Thank You in Mandarin7 min 111Your Guide to Writing Thank You in Chinese Today5 min 112How do you write thank you in Chinese characters7 min 113Mastering Everyday Mandarin Words Made Simple14 min 114A Complete Beginner's Guide to Basic Chinese Words and Phrases18 min 115The Most Common Mandarin Measure Words and Their Meanings量詞10 min 116How to Say and Write Four in Chinese6 min 11750 Easy Chinese Words Every Beginner Should Learn14 min 118How to Learn Basic Chinese Words for Everyday Conversation13 min 119Thank You in Chinese Pronunciation: How to Say 謝謝 (Xièxie)8 min 120Top Mandarin Words Every Beginner Should Know10 min 121How to Write the Number 5 in Chinese Characters8 min 122How to Learn Basic Chinese Words and Phrases for Everyday Life14 min 123How You Can Count One to Ten in Chinese Today6 min 124Master Counting 1 to 9 in Mandarin Chinese6 min 125English to Chinese: How to Look Up Any Word (Tools & Tips)10 min 126Chinese Numbers 1 to 10: Characters, Pinyin & Pronunciation5 min 127Learn to Say Chinese Numbers 1 through 10 Step by Step6 min 128Discover the Names of Colors in Mandarin Chinese10 min 129Discover the Names and Pronunciation of Colors in Mandarin Chinese9 min 130A Complete Guide to the Most Basic Chinese Words for Beginners19 min 131How to Say Thank You in Mandarin Chinese the Right Way11 min 132Master Counting 1 to Ten in Chinese Step by Step9 min 133Xie Xie (Shie Shie): How to Say Thank You in Chinese10 min 134How to Use Xièxiè and Other Thank You Phrases in Chinese9 min 13515 English Words Borrowed from Chinese and What They Really Mean15 min 136Number Four in Chinese: 四 (Sì) Pronunciation Guide9 min 137How to Say Thank You in Chinese Language in 20256 min 138Chinese Words: 100+ Mandarin Words for Beginners14 min 139How do you thank someone in Chinese in different situations8 min 140How to Say Thank You in Chinese with Easy Pronunciation Tips7 min 141How to Use Basic Chinese Greetings in Daily Conversation9 min 142How Do You Say Thank You in Chinese for Everyday Use8 min 143How to Greet Someone in Chinese for Beginners8 min 144How to Translate Thank You in Chinese and Use It Naturally14 min 145Mandarin Thank You: How to Say 謝謝 (Xièxiè) and More7 min 146How to Count from 1 to 10 in Chinese Easily7 min 147How to Say Thank You in Chinese for Every Situation15 min 148What are the most important Chinese words for beginners11 min 149How to Choose the Best Online Chinese Course from a University in 202520 min 15010 Best Websites for Studying Chinese Online This Year10 min 151Why Learning Chinese Is So Difficult for English Speakers10 min 15210 Best YouTube Channels to Learn Chinese in 202510 min 15310 Effective Tips to Learn Chinese Quickly16 min 154What Learn Chinese by MC Jin Means8 min 155101 Essential Chinese Phrases for Beginners to Use Every Day10 min 156Learn Chinese Fast with These 10 Proven Tips15 min 157Learn Chinese Basics for Daily Conversations Easily6 min 158What Makes the Chinese Alphabet Unique10 min 15910 Effective Tips to Learn Chinese as an English Speaker21 min 160How to Master Chinese Writing Skills in 202515 min 161How to Start Learning Chinese for Beginners in 202511 min 162How to Start Learning Chinese for Beginners12 min 163How to Master Chinese Reading: Effective Strategies for Beginners12 min 164How to Begin to Learn Chinese for Beginners13 min 16510 Fun Games to Learn Mandarin Chinese9 min 166Discover the Best Apps for Learning Chinese15 min 167How to Begin Learning Chinese for Beginners15 min 168Mastering Chinese Characters: Effective Learning Techniques13 min 169How To Learn Chinese Script Characters13 min 170How Beginners Can Write Chinese Characters14 min 171Learn Chinese Letters Easily and Quickly11 min 172Mastering Chinese Characters: Reading and Writing for Beginners14 min 173How Long to Achieve Fluency in Chinese?13 min 174How to Master Chinese Characters Quickly and Effectively13 min 175Mastering Chinese Characters: A Step-by-Step Guide15 min 176Top Tips for Mastering Chinese Quickly9 min 177Thank You in China — 謝謝 (Xie Xie)12 min

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177 posts migrated from the old blog. A further 92 are held for a rewrite and 91 — written for people shopping for a tutor rather than for families — were retired. Every old URL still resolves.