Chinese only introduced a feminine pronoun in the 1920s—now, it might adopt a gender-inclusive one
Including pronouns in introductions, your email signature or your social media bio may seem like a minor detail. Pronouns are ...
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The difficulty and beauty of Hanzi, the traditional form of Chinese characters, and why it's worth preserving
However, among all of these writing systems, Chinese characters, Hanzi, hold a special place in my heart as being the most elegant and aesthetic. Despite the practical limitations of Chinese ...
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Nine things you need to know about Bruce Lee
6. His first film in Hong Kong was a triumph ... Download the podcast of Chinese Characters - a series of essays exploring Chinese history through the life stories of key personalities.
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Wu Zetian: China’s kick-ass female Emperor
Chinese Characters is a new series of essays exploring Chinese history through the life stories of key personalities. Here, series presenter Rana Mitter tells the story of Wu Zetian, the female ...