The Chinese Language
Nearly one-fifth of the world speaks Chinese as their native tongue. Find out more about the spoken and written language here.
Ten Expressions Borrowed from Chinese
Examples of Chinese calques (direct translations of expressions) that appear in English.
Examples of Chinese calques (direct translations of expressions) that appear in English.
Ten English Words Borrowed from Chinese
Many English words have roots in China.
Many English words have roots in China.
Understanding Mandarin Chinese Tones
A basic explanation of the five Mandarin Chinese tones.
A basic explanation of the five Mandarin Chinese tones.
Chinese Language Web Site
Zhongwen.com
Zhongwen.com
Chinese Dictionary
dict.cn/
dict.cn/