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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. (...)

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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)…

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Imagine the joy on your child's face as they learn to write and read Chinese characters! Not only will they master essential language skills, but they'll also unlock the rich cultural heritage of China. Read this article to understand ✅why learning Chinese characters is important for kids ✅how to tackle the first hundred characters, and ✅which basic characters every young learner should know.