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What is a Chinese character?
Discover what Chinese characters are and how to understand their basic structure.
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How to translate from or to Chinese
Discover the keys to correctly translating from or to Chinese, avoiding literal translations and understanding the context behind each word.
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New Release: Chinesimple HSK6 is Here!
HSK6 now available. Access complete resources such as vocabulary, grammar, Hanzi writing, exams, and much more. Improve your Chinese effectively with the best app for studying HSK.
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How to Use the Chinesimple App for the First Time
Discover how to effectively use the Chinesimple app from day one with our step-by-step guide for beginners.
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How to Redeem Promotional Codes in the Chinesimple App
Learn how to redeem promotional codes in Chinesimple easily.
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An Introduction to Japanese Language
Explore the history, grammar, and alphabet of Japanese in our introductory guide. Perfect for students and Japanese language enthusiasts
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The Reason Why Japanese Uses Chinese Characters, Also Known as Kanji
Discover why Japanese uses Chinese characters, their history, and their impact on Japanese writing and culture.
![The use of 什么 [shénme]](https://khanjischool.com/uploads/images/x/9/a/fpu-how-to-use-shenme-in-chinese_M.png "The use of 什么 [shénme]")
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The use of 什么 [shénme]
Discover how to use and understand 什么 [shénme] in Chinese with practical examples illustrating its multiple uses and meanings.
![Use of 老 [lǎo]](https://khanjischool.com/uploads/images/1/n/4/s6q-uses-of-the-chinese-character_M.png "Use of 老 [lǎo]")
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The Reason for Simplified Characters 简体 [jiǎntǐ]
The creation of simplified characters was carried out as an attempt by the government to increase literacy in China and make the writing of Chinese easier to learn.
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Chinese Characters with Multiple Pronunciations
In the Chinese language, it is common to find characters with more than one pronunciation.
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Chinese Homophone Characters with Different Meanings
In Mandarin Chinese, many characters sound alike, or very similar, but they have different meanings and different spellings. These characters are known as "homophones".