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Chinese is made
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Find out about Mandarin Chinese.
Language Learning
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Characters Count The Chinese language
does not use letters. It uses characters, or symbols. Each symbol has its own meaning.
All About Chinese
An Ancient LanguageChinese has been around for
thousands of years. This artifact shows early Chinese writing.
Painting PicturesChinese characters can be a
form of art. Calligraphers use ink and brushes to make the writing look beautiful.
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There are thousands of languages in the world. More people speak Mandarin than any other. Mandarin is a form of Chinese. Read on to learn more about the Chinese language.
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Want to practice Chinese?Here are some Chinese characters,
how to say them, and what they mean. Try saying these words aloud. Then practice writing the characters.
Practice Makes Perfect All around the world, kids are learning Mandarin. Do you
want to learn a new language? It is helpful to practice by speaking, reading, and writing in that language.
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Characters Chinese
ni hao
jia
peng
you
xue xiao
nee how
jee-ah
pung yo
shueh
shee-yow
hello
home
friend
school
How YouSay It English
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Sign language is often used by people who are deaf. A person who is deaf either cannot hear at all or can only hear very little. Study the American Sign Language alphabet. Then use it to translate the message below.
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