Articles about Chinese Language
Original articles: evolution of Chinese characters and analysis of modern idioms («配得感», «打酱油»). Understand Chinese deeper — through history and living context.
This section features original materials for those who want to understand Chinese not superficially, but in depth. Two article series are available:
- 📜 History of Chinese Writing: from oracle bones to simplified characters. We explore character evolution, radicals and components, mnemonic techniques — to memorize characters consciously, not by rote.
- 🗣️ Telegram Channel "Beijing Joke": analysis of modern Chinese idioms, internet memes, and cultural references. Why is «打酱油» not about soy sauce, and «配得感» key to understanding China's new generation? We explain meanings, contexts, and usage with examples, pinyin, and Palladius transcription.
Each article is adapted for Russian-speaking students: examples with pronunciation, cultural nuance explanations, and source links.
Select a series from the menu or read chronologically. New analyses are published regularly — check back often!