Language Leap: Learning Chinese After Mastering Japanese

IntroductionLearning a second language can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging, especially when transitioning from one language to another. Japanese and Chinese are two languages that share similarities in writing systems and cultural influences, making it common for Japanese learners to transition to learning Chinese. In this guide, we will explore … Read more

Understanding Script: Hanzi vs. Kanji

Overview of Hanzi Hanzi is the writing system used for the Chinese language. It consists of thousands of characters, each representing a word or a concept. Hanzi has a long history dating back to ancient China, and it has undergone various changes over time. One of the most notable characteristics of Hanzi is that each … Read more

Understanding Japanese/Kanji: A Chinese Perspective

The Chinese and Japanese languages share a common writing system called Kanji. Kanji is a set of ideographic characters borrowed from Chinese characters known as Hanzi. Although the two languages share a writing system, there are significant differences in the pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. In this article, we will explore whether Chinese speakers can read … Read more