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Introduction The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is China’s only standardized test for assessing the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers. As the test becomes more popular worldwide, more and more students are taking it to prove their Mandarin skills. Passing the HSK 2 demonstrates you have an elementary knowledge of Chinese. It tests your ability …
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Introduction Learning Mandarin Chinese is an exciting journey filled with new sounds, characters, and cultural insights. For beginners, the first hurdle is often mastering the pronunciation of tones in the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshu (HSK) level 1 test. Mastering just a few key rules around tones can make a world of difference in how fluent you …
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Feeling intimidated by numbers in Mandarin? Fear not, language adventurer! Sure, whipping out your calculator or smartphone is easy enough, but don’t short shrift mastering numbers when learning Chinese. Solid number vocabulary not just enables basic counting and arithmetic competence, but unlocks clarifying prices or measurements, describing ages, telling time, recounting events in sequence, and …
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Conquering Mandarin Chinese feels like scaling Mount Everest – daunting, yet exhilarating. But just like any epic climb, you need the right gear. For HSK 1, your essential equipment? Chinese characters! Don’t worry, you don’t need to memorize all 50,000+ at once. Meet the HSK 1 Heroes: a select squad of characters that’ll empower you …
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You’ve decided to start learning Chinese – congratulations on embarking on an immensely rewarding journey! While memorizing vocabulary lists may not sound glamorous, building basic vocabulary is crucial for real-world verbal communication. So, you’ve conquered the HSK 1 basics – pinyin, those tricky tones, and some essential greetings. Now, it’s time to venture beyond the …
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