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Writing, the carrier of culture and the symbol of human civilization, first appeared in Sumer. Like other ancient languages of Egypt and India, ancient Sumerian symbols have been lost in the process of history, but only Chinese characters still remain in use today. They have played a significant role in the development of Chinese language and culture. This article intends to display how Chinese characters were created and how they were simplified from the ancient form of writing to more abstract. Origin of Chinese characters Chinese characters, in their initial forms, were beautiful and appropriately reflected images in the minds of ancient Chinese that complied with their understanding of reality. Chinese people selected the way of expressing meaning by figures and pictures, and Chinese characters began with drawings. Three Myths in Ancient Times It is difficult to determine the specific time when the Chinese characters emerged. There are three old myths about the origin of...

Animals have always been an indispensable part of the Chinese people’s daily lives. Naturally, many Chinese words reflect the close relationship between animals and the Chinese people. For example, in the Year of the Dragon, people will say “生龙活虎”(shēng lóng huó hǔ, which means doughty as a dragon and lively as a tiger); this describes someone who is full of vim and vigor. In this article, I will present to you a few frequently used animal-related Chinese words . Dragon 龙 “龙”(lóng, dragon) is, a fictitious animal (just like it is in Western cultures). This animal combines the features of many real animals such as the deer, ox, fish, snake, and so on. “龙” has a unique significance to the Chinese people. In the minds of the Chinese, “龙” is holy and sacred and can control the rain and wind. The Chinese people often proudly call themselves “龙的传人”(lóng de chuán rén, descendants of “the dragon”). Below are some common Chinese words involving “虎”: 1) “龙潭虎穴”(lóng tán hǔ xué) Literally...

If you are learning Mandarin and want to officially certify your Chinese skills, you're looking for the HSK Chinese Proficiency test! Even if you haven't started studying Chinese yet, maybe you’ve heard about the HSK and are curious to learn more.  Read on to learn everything you need to know about the HSK test, including advice on how to best prepare for the exam! What is the HSK? HSK is the commonly used name for the 汉语水平考试 (hàn yǔ shuǐ píng kǎo shì) - Chinese Proficiency Test.  It is the most popular and internationally accepted exam to assess non-native speakers’ proficiency in using the Chinese language in their academic and day-to-day lives. Who should take the HSK? The HSK is useful for different types of Mandarin learners in different ways.  •  For job seekers who are non-native speakers of Chinese, the HSK is an official way to prove one’s ability to a potential employer.  • For students who want to study at a Chinese ...

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