When you combine different Chinese characters, you can make different words. Let's now learn some terms for modes of transportation.
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.
If you look at the characters related to plants, you will notice that most of them contain the "tree" or "grass" radicals.
Intermediate
What does typography mean to you? Why is it important?
Intermediate
Designing a new font is extremely difficult, especially since there are thousands of characters in the Chinese language.
Intermediate
Innovation of a writing system occurs by creating a better version of what already exists, which is always related to one's national heritage.
Intermediate
Ever wonder what the origins of the Qingming Festival are? This video explains the stories and significance of the traditional holiday and the many ways it is celebrated.
Intermediate
Qingming Festival is an opportunity for celebrants to remember and honor their ancestors or loved ones at their graves.
Intermediate
Cherish what you have now so that you will not regret it later.
Beginner
Gain a quick overview of the most important festivals in the Chinese calendar.
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.
Martin and Zorro continue their exploration of red wine with a blind tasting session at The Wine Residence.
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