On the Character: 街

The origins behind the Chinese character that brings us shopping, neighbors and gossip

2012-04-21

On the Character: 梦

Life is but a dream, so rest peacefully tonight before waking to face tomorrow understanding the origin and meaning of the Chinese character for “dream.”

2012-04-04

On the Character 戏

From death matches to child’s play, we trace the origins and evolution of the character 戏

2012-02-07

On the Character 勇

Bravery. Guts. Valor. Courage. Chutzpah. Norris. Call it what you will, 勇 has got it in spades.

2012-01-09

On the Character "家"

Why is the character for “family” a pig inside a house?

2011-10-04

Brand New Chinese Characters

Get to know some brand new Chinese characters that are popular all over internet!

2011-04-28

The Chinese Word of the Year 2010

Every year, the Commercial Press (one of China’s oldest publishing companies and…

2011-01-06

On the Character 海

The mascot for the Shanghai World Expo is a little fellow shaped…

2010-05-17