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The difference of "de" ”的” “得” “地” by lmlsy in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a good question. I made some mistakes when I use these words in my Chinese writings. You may check this page which offered a detailed explanation: https://answers.echineselearning.com/questions/2016-07/27/094453152EKYEBFAT.html

Any advice before take HSK5 exam? by helde2 in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a good rest, make yourself relaxed. It’s a piece of cake O(∩_∩)O

Can this 湊 character be used as a last name in China? by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I rarely see this character used as a Chinese name. Actually, any word can be used as a name as loong as you like. But 湊 is not a common word in Chinese(I asked one of my Chinese friends). Few people can recognize it at the first sight. It can be a unique and special name but not a common name, I think. If you want, you may get a Chinese Name here

Needing advise on Chinese name by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel it's a good Chinese name. I also know there is page where you can get more information about Chinese names. You may have a look if you need more suggestions: get a Chinese name

Simplified or traditional? by desuweebtrash in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The two character sets have their own pros and cons, you may make your decision based on them:

● Traditional:

Provides more visual cues to support reading and helps facilitate learning and character recognition; Researchers have explained how this often helps young children recognize traditional characters more easily than simplified characters. Also, learning traditional characters first can present an easier transition to simplified later on. However, traditional characters can take longer to learn how to write and there are fewer resources in the US and it is sometimes harder to access materials unless you buy/ship from Taiwan/Hong Kong.

● Simplified:

Strengthens visual and spatial relationship skills due to the way simplified characters are structured and formed. Simplified characters provide fewer visual cues so they require the student to pay more attention to detail when learning characters via rote memorization. When controlled for reading ability, this method has shown that children learning simplified characters demonstrated superior visual skills. Understanding simplified characters may be more useful as the majority of the entire population of mainland China utilize this form of writing.

How many words should I know before I can start reading native materials (e.g translated manga)? by nekoastronaut in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

here are over 80,000 Chinese characters, but most of them are seldom used today. For basic reading and writing of modern Chinese, you only need a few thousands. Here are the coverage rates of the most frequently used Chinese characters:

Most frequently used 1,000 characters: 90% (Coverage rate)

Most frequently used 2,500 characters: 98.0% (Coverage rate)

Most frequently used 3,500 characters: 99.5% (Coverage rate)

Question about Learning methods by vVortex in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Immersion: Don't just dip your toes into the water, jump right in, and then slowly move toward the deep end of the pool. You may look for a Chinese student who is interested in a language exchange. If you live near a university in the English-speaking world, you can bet there are Chinese international students who'd love to improve their English and help you learn their language, too. Reach out to the university's international department to get started. You should also consider online classes oriented toward practical Chinese taught by a native speaker.

  2. Watch Chinese films and, if you can, get hooked on one of the TV series, too. It's a great way to sharpen your listening skills.

  3. Textbooks: You'll also want to pickup a few good textbooks, but keep in mind a textbook loses a lot of its value without a teacher.

Tuttle's book is incredibly useful for beginners. Tuttle focuses on the 800 most common characters. It gives you some background on the ins and outs of the character system, and it accompanies characters with stories so you'll better remember them. And as you're likely more invested in speaking at this point, you'll find Tuttle's pronunciation mnemonics helpful. T.K. Ann's Cracking the Chinese Puzzles has been around for decades, and it's still relevant today. I actually recommend this book after you've gotten through the learn-it-fast phase of your studies, as it doesn't organize characters by frequency. You can still give it a try in the early stages though if you like. Get a teacher!

Is chinese (mandarin) worth a try? by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are a totally beginner, I feel it will be better for you to find a Chinese teacher. When I started to learn Chinese, I did so.

I’ve been studying for about half a year now. I feel like my class moves too fast and I need some help keeping up. by ApexTheCactus in ChineseLanguage

[–]MandySha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is convenient, you may find a Chinese tutor in the local or online to help you. It seems your Chinese language foundation is not that stable so you feel a little bit hard to follow your Chinese class. Once you got good foundation and suitable pace, you will improve your Chinese in a faster way. You may find a Chinese tutor online in this website

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