Khalil Fong, known as Fang Datong in China, is an American-born singer/songwriter with Chinese roots. He spent much of his childhood in China and Hong Kong where he developed as a musician. In this video, listen to his hit single, "Red Bean."
Fang Da Tong's forte is his canny ability to arrange soft and layered melodies,combining a wide range of instruments and moods in one song. His latest album is a collection of catchy, melodic, mid-tempo soul and R&B portraying the many facets of love. Listen to this cute song about a very shy guy in love.
The proper use of Mandarin Chinese greetings can pave the way for establishing good relationships. In this episode you'll learn some practical words about greetings in Chinese.
For an early age you could tell my grandmother was different. She was precocious and beautiful. An artist, a spy and a beauty her life was a whirlwind.
My grandmother was not one to sit back in times of turmoil. She was politically active and performed across the country promoting Nationalism. Her courageousness even lead her to be detained by the Japanese.
My impressions of my grandma were mostly based on pictures we exchanged in letters. Her beauty and style influenced me a lot when I was younger.
Grandmother always took great care in her appearance and she expected the same from us. Red nail polish, makeup, earrings were an important part of her daily routine even into her later years.
Faye Wong: a highly successful and influential Chinese singer-songwriter and actress who is usually referred to as a diva. She was born in Beijing, moved to Hong Kong in 1987 and rose to stardom in the early 1990s by singing ballads in Cantonese. Since 1995, she has recorded mostly in her native Mandarin, often combining alternative music with mainstream Chinese pop. "I Am Willing" is one of her signature songs from the early years.
The song, "You're Happy, So I'm Happy," was interpreted by the media and some critics as a song written for her newborn baby girl. However, Faye Wong says the song simply expresses the feeling of happiness. However, you can still feel her delight about becoming a mother. Let's hear it!
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Shu" and "Xu."
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Chi" and "Qi."
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