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Simple Chinese lessons — characters, phrases, and the stories behind them.

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The Character for 'Eat' (吃) — And Why It Matters

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The Character for 'Eat' (吃) — And Why It Matters

One character that opens the door to Chinese culture, one meal at a time.

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The Character for 'Home' (家) — And Why It's a Pig Under a Roof

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The Character for 'Home' (家) — And Why It's a Pig Under a Roof

One character tells you everything about what Chinese people value most.

Xie Xie (谢谢) — The Art of Saying Thank You in Chinese

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Xie Xie (谢谢) — The Art of Saying Thank You in Chinese

Two characters that carry a thousand years of gratitude culture.