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Japanese Writing System
Kanji is the primary form of notation, but particles, auxiliary verbs, verb endings, and some adverbs are written in hiragana.
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Letters: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji
The Japanese writing system is based on a combination of Chinese characters (kanji) and two syllabaries: hiragana and katakana.
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How to Pronounce Japanese
Japanese has five vowels: /a/, /i/, /u/, /e/, and /o/, which are the most basic sounds. The consonant phonemes include /p/, /b/, /d/, /k/, /g/, /t/, /m/, /n/, /r/, /s/, /z/, /h/, /j/, and /w/.
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Issues subscribing to the PRO plan on Android – Guide and solutions
If you're having trouble upgrading to the PRO plan in the app, check this guide depending on your situation.
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Audio issues: how to enable Text-To-Speech (TTS) on Android
Some Khanji School apps, like Chinesimple, use your Android device’s Text-To-Speech (TTS) system to play certain audio clips.
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Voice Recognition on Android: How to Enable Google Play Services and Google Voice
If you're using an Android device and can't use voice recognition, it's likely that your device is missing some essential Google services.
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How to Redeem Your Promotional Code for Chinesimple HSK PRO
Discover how to redeem your promotional code and unlock all PRO features of Chinesimple HSK in just a few steps.
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Compound Verbs in Chinese
Learn how compound verbs work in Chinese and their meanings.
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The Chinese Adjectives
Learn how adjectives are used in Chinese and their basic rules.
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How to indicate the gerund in Chinese
Learn how to express ongoing actions in Chinese using particles like 正在 and 在.
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Chinese Verbs
Learn how Chinese verbs express past and future without conjugations.
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Chinese Nouns
Discover how Chinese nouns convey gender and number through context.
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Word Categories in Chinese
Discover how Chinese words change functions based on context.
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Word formation in Chinese
Learn how Chinese words are formed and the logic behind their meanings.
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What Is a Chinese Character or Hanzi?
Unlike languages that use alphabets, Chinese is not written letter by letter: each character typically represents a syllable and carries a unit of meaning.
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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 Discount Codes in the Chinesimple App
Learn how to easily redeem discount codes in Chinesimple.
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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.
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How to Use 什么 [shénme] in Chinese
Learn the main uses of 什么, one of the most important Chinese question words.
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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".
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Tips for Looking up a Word in a Paper Dictionary by Meaning
Remember that searching by meaning in a paper Chinese dictionary may require some exploration and patience, as words can be classified in different ways.
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New HSK 1 v3.0 Vocabulary List in English (2021)
We are pleased to provide you with the complete HSK 1 v3.0 (2021) word list, available for convenient download in PDF format.
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Tips for Looking up a Word in a Paper Dictionary by Strokes
Knowing the fundamental strokes will help you to search for a word in the dictionary more efficiently.
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5 Steps to Look Up a Word in a Paper Dictionary by Pinyin
Searching in a paper dictionary can be time-consuming and it requires patience. Make sure you have a paper Chinese dictionary that includes Pinyin.
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The 5 Steps to Look Up a Word by Hanzi in a Paper Dictionary
Looking up words in a paper dictionary can be time-consuming. That's why we recommend using the dictionary in our Chinesimple App, which offers faster and simpler searches.
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Chinesimple-HSK-Exam
Introducing the "exam" feature in the Chinesimple app marks a significant milestone for those who want to learn Chinese effectively and dynamically.
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What Are Chinese Radicals and What Are They Used For?
Chinese radicals, called 部首 [bùshǒu], are components that can give you clues about a character’s meaning.
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The Complexity of Searching in a Paper Dictionary Vs. the Easiness of Using Chinesimple
App-based dictionaries like Chinesimple offer several advantages over traditional paper dictionaries when it comes to looking up words in Mandarin Chinese.
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How to Search in a Paper Dictionary in Chinese
Searching for a word in a Chinese paper dictionary can be challenging due to the nature of Chinese characters, but it's not impossible.
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What is the Mahjong board game?
Mahjong is played with four players and a set of 144 tiles. The tiles are used to form combinations and earn points.
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Pinyin: Special Rules Worth Knowing
When to write ü, what apostrophes do, and where tone marks go.
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儿化 The "Erhua" Pronunciation
"Erhua" 儿化/兒化 (érhuà) refers to the fact of adding a final “-r" sound to a syllable. It is prevalent in the Beijing dialect but it is also a Standard Chinese feature.
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Types of Chinese Characters
Chinese does not have an alphabet like English or Spanish. Instead, it is written with characters called hànzì (汉字).
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Chinese Classifiers
Chinese Classifiers are "special characters" used along with numbers to define the quantity or with demonstratives to identify the object.
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Introduction to the origin of Chinese writing
The writing does tell us that the Chinese characters appeared more than three thousand years ago from a combination of abstract signs.
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What is Pinyin?
Pinyin is the official romanization system for Standard Mandarin Chinese. It uses the Latin alphabet to represent the pronunciation of Chinese characters.
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The new HSK 3.0 (2021): changes and updates
The new HSK standards divide Chinese proficiency into 9 levels, which are themselves divided into 3 stages.
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What is the HSK Chinese Proficiency Test
HSK is the standardized expertise test for language proficiency in Mandarin in the People's Republic of China for non-native speakers.
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Khanji School, the cool school to learn Asian languages: Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages
First-rate all-in-one Mobile Apps for learning Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Discover the perfect study partner which provides high value solutions. Be always up-to-date and pass your official test