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Chinese number slang Intermediate Culture

Chinese has many homophones and almost-homophones, which has led to many word games and puns. “Number slang” is a version of this, in which each number can represent one or more characters with similar sounds:

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/chinese/2017/10/16/chinese-number-slang/

Twitter: @FluentU

Measure words Intermediate Grammar

Mirror words are an essential part of Chinese grammar. Here are two lists of mirror words that you can incorporate into your speaking and writing:

https://www.digmandarin.com/chinese-measure-words-events-buildings-structures.html

Twitter: @DigMandarin

Measure words Intermediate Grammar

Mirror words are an essential part of Chinese grammar. Here are two lists of mirror words that you can incorporate into your speaking and writing:

https://www.digmandarin.com/chinese-measure-words-foods-household-items-clothing.html

Twitter: @DigMandarin

WeChat tutorial All Culture

微信 aka WeChat, is enormously popular in China. After installing it, how can you use it? Here’s a full guide. Feel free to add me (“ReuvenLerner” is my username) as a friend!

http://www.saporedicina.com/english/how-to-use-wechat-or-weixin/

Understanding tones Beginner Pronunciation

People unfamiliar with Chinese are sure that tones are difficult to learn. And for sure, when you’re starting, tones can be hard. But here’s an introduction that describes why you shouldn’t fear them too much:

https://chinachannel.org/2017/10/17/what-about-tones/

Twitter: @larbchina

Apps for reading All Reviews

There are numerous apps to help you read Chinese better. Here are some of them, along with a review of their strengths and weaknesses:

https://www.tutormandarin.net/en/6-best-learn-read-chinese-apps/

Twitter: @MyTutorMandarin

Science Fiction — in Chinese Advanced Learning

If you are learning Chinese and enjoy science fiction, then why not read science fiction in Chinese? Here are some recommended books and authors for you to try:

https://chinesepod.com/blog/2017/10/20/read-chinese-science-fiction/

Twitter: @ChinesePod