If you look at the character for elephant, one might see a representation of the elephant with a long trunk, four legs and a tail. This is why Chinese is known as a "pictographic" language.

In the Chinese language, you can combine characters together to form a different word.

This video talks about the Chinese words for plants.

If you look at the characters related to plants, you will notice that most of them contain the "tree" or "grass" radicals.

This video teaches you how to say the names of some musical instruments.

This video teaches you how to say the names of some sports and hobbies.

Gain a quick overview of the most important festivals in the Chinese calendar.

Dashan is the Chinese stage name adopted by Canadian Mark Henry Rowswell. Dashan is unique in that he is the only foreigner who has become a domestic Chinese celebrity. In this video, he performs Xiangsheng (相声), a form of Chinese comedy. Xiangsheng is commonly translated as "cross talk."

Sun Hao Yang plays a "piano" while his sister gives him some news.

When Sun Hao Yang is bullied by a student at the studio, the young girl stands up for him.

Children thank the country for their charitable efforts.

In order to appreciate wine, you have to start with the fundamentals. In this video, get a basic introduction to the world of fine wines.

Before you even take your first sip of a wine, there’s a lot you need to know. From pouring, to swirling, to smelling, this video has it all.

Just when you think you’re ready to sample a wine, there are a few essentials that you can’t forget. In this video, let Martin the expert fill you in on just exactly what they are.

Want to know how what the differences are between Old World wine and New World wine and how exactly you can differentiate them? Watch this clip.

Did you know that a bottle of champagne can actually be a lethal weapon? Only if the bottle isn't opened correctly, that is. Watch Martin teach Zorro the basics of opening champagne in this episode of "The Connoisseur."

Do you know what exactly is inside a bottle of champagne? Where do those gas bubbles come from? Find out in this video!

Today Martin and Zorro try the legendary Chateauneuf-du-pape. How will it go down with braised yellow croaker?

Zorro dons a Mafia-esque getup to try out some Italian rosé and proves that his knowledge of wine is a lot better than his language skills.

The pair try out wines from two famous regions in Italy as well as discussing a little about what else the country is famous for.

Zorro finds out how two wines grown in the same region of Italy and made using the same type of grape can come out tasting completely different.

Zorro and Martin talk Shakespeare and try out Italy’s most potent wine.

Zorro learns that you can only truly appreciate a wine once you understand the country that it comes from. So, what will Martin have to say about the Italian and Spanish cultures?

Ever wonder how wine is paired with Chinese food? In this episode, Martin shows us how to bring them together in perfect harmony. And don’t forget to toast at your next meal!