How to Learn Chinese Characters | Introduction to Chinese Characters

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  • In this lesson I'll give you tips and tricks to help you learn Chinese Characters.
    Did you know that most Chinese Characters give you hints about their meaning and even their pronunciation? This lesson covers the different kinds of characters that are useful for chinese learners including pictographs, simple ideographs, compound ideographs, and semantic phonetic compounds. I'll also show you how more complex chinese characters are buit from simpler components, and give you other information that will help you to understand and more easily learn Chinese Characters.
    Additionally, I'm happy to announce that I'm going to start a series of lessons that teach to read and write Chinese Characters. In each lesson I'll teach you new characters as well as give you tips to help memorize them, and show you to write them.
    I hope you enjoy rthis lesson!
    Yishuang
    P.S., if you are interested in private lessons, please send me a message on my website - HarbinMandarin.com

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  • @SonoPoveri
    @SonoPoveri ปีที่แล้ว +171

    You're the best TH-cam Chinese teacher!!

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you so much! 😘

    • @florentinenice9146
      @florentinenice9146 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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    • @joannho754
      @joannho754 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She not good she's smart and amazing

    • @freebird1179
      @freebird1179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      V true... The best content of Chinese language on TH-cam

    • @markboudreau1410
      @markboudreau1410 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it's partly because of her command of the English language. Plus, she just seems to have a natural talent

  • @340ACP
    @340ACP ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I have been studying Mandarin for about three years and I have never seen a better presentation on how to read Chinese character! I'm very excited about your new lessons on Chinese characters, no question, you are the very Best online Mandarin teacher

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wow, thank you so much for your sweet comment! Happy learning! 😘

    • @manjumagar634
      @manjumagar634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi friend , can you recommend me the free app that u find useful to learn Chinese language

    • @manjumagar634
      @manjumagar634 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Till now I have been practicing only through pinyin n now I want to study character le but I’m too much confused and find difficult to remember so plz give me tips to learn character faster n some useful apps for character

    • @hibafathima8817
      @hibafathima8817 ปีที่แล้ว

      Manju magar hello chineese app is a best option to learn mandarin online❤

    • @doloresalegre3434
      @doloresalegre3434 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @nicheva417
    @nicheva417 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Wow. You actually started teaching something useful without a 30min introduction or sales pitch for an external link / course. Super rare. Thankyou so much.

  • @tinarabie6601
    @tinarabie6601 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I'm so glad I found you. I'm 70 years old and started to learn Chinese mandarin this year. Now I'm super excited. Xie xie.

  • @RockyHanes
    @RockyHanes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My name is Rocky and I'm taking a Chinese Mandarin course at a Chinese Cultural Center in Chamblee, GA. and am very lost in the very 1st lesson of Mandarin 101. Your videos are a breath of fresh air because you give such great explanations and illustrations. Thank you so much? Every Chinese character looked like scribble to me before. But you broke them down and gave them meaning and showed the relationships between the individual words that make up a character. Now, there is hope for me. I praise your gift as a teacher.!

  • @mariafilippovarus3613
    @mariafilippovarus3613 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Writing with differents colours each part of a character is a great idea! Thank you!
    And I see in the character "old" A day with a stick - an old day 😄

  • @tithchanbormey6317
    @tithchanbormey6317 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am currently learning Chinese . I really want to progress in this language . Can you please continue your videos ? You are so helpful and your videos are really useful .
    Thank you very much !

  • @dr.adnanrasheed9122
    @dr.adnanrasheed9122 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am working in Changchun. I find out about your channel. The first time someone showed me how to identify and learn the character. It's you. Thanks.

  • @peterkephart7955
    @peterkephart7955 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have just started studying Mandarin and have been much more intimidated by the thought of learning the characters than by the idea of speaking them through words. Your analysis and breakdown couldn't possibly simplify them more. Well done. Thank you.

  • @sahnounnouhmari3502
    @sahnounnouhmari3502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im Sahnoun, Arab from Malaysia, so happy to start with this lessons. Thank you so much teacher. You are the best ever.❤

  • @zakariouedraogo6586
    @zakariouedraogo6586 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    老師好。 我是布基納法索人。我愛你好老師。 祝福你。
    I am watching from Ouagadougou Burkina Faso west Africa 🌍. I really appreciate the way you teach us. Keep going forward ⏩.
    謝謝你。 You are among the most precious teachers for me on TH-cam. I love you

  • @133breezy
    @133breezy 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks YiShuang, I learnt so much from this one video. I'll be following you. Very well presented and at the right speed.

  • @jazminramos5398
    @jazminramos5398 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm from El Salvador and my native language is spanish, and trust me, you're by far, the best teacher I've had in chinese. Your classes are easy to understand. 💜

  • @jcc4970
    @jcc4970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched a couple of her videos and they are excellent. I plan to watch her series to help me with learning and remembering characters and vocabulary. This will also help me greatly in reading and learning. She is excellent at communicating and organizing the lessons.

  • @user-qj1ox1lx2s
    @user-qj1ox1lx2s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm very happy about these Chinese Lessons, they are helping me a lot on how to learn the Chinese Characters, I'm enjoying your lessons. You are a good Mandarin teacher, Thank you La'oshi.

  • @saxmaniac6321
    @saxmaniac6321 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love your calm and unhurried method of teaching. It’s almost hypnotic and makes me want to watch more of your videos.
    谢谢你老师 Yishuang 👩🏻‍🏫🤩

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      不客气Christian! Happy learning! 😊

  • @kiriakidatsiadi6816
    @kiriakidatsiadi6816 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I am thrilled! I recently started learning Chinese on my own and watched many videos to understand the philosophy of this ancient language. with your video things are getting more clear, Thank you so much!!

  • @QuizmasterLaw
    @QuizmasterLaw ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Excellent canonical introduction to Chinese characters: includes examples of pictograms, ideograms (both simple and complex) as well as pictophonetic characters. 10/10
    Includes tips for memorization of Chinese characters.
    Yishuang's English pronunciation is great, presentation is also wonderful. Nothing much to correct or improve were there I would say. 加油!

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you very much for your sweet comment! 😊

    • @harrok38
      @harrok38 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are an excellent teacher ! 😊

  • @marlenejeanlouis2440
    @marlenejeanlouis2440 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was always curious about the Chinese language. You make it easy by explaining the characters. You are the best teacher ever.

  • @areader4000
    @areader4000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your lessons and teaching is so impressively clear, helpful. I would like to recommend them to people around me. Greetings from a retired Korean-Chinese, who taught English and Chinese.😊 你真棒!加油!

  • @FabricioRWitt
    @FabricioRWitt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant class! This makes the Mandarin I already learned so much clearer and elucidates a bit of what gas been the hardest part: Chinese writing.
    谢谢您老师! Best regards from Brazil!

  • @cabezzadevaca4157
    @cabezzadevaca4157 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent presentation. I like your format, and specially the pauses in between that gives the listener time to absorb what is being presented. Bravo!

  • @eddted2876
    @eddted2876 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She has a SIMPLE way of teaching, impressive! Her English is good too with a slight accent.. I enjoy her lessons!! Show is how to write Chinsse characters please!! 🍎🍈🍎🍈🍎

  • @cocoanutte
    @cocoanutte 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! It takes a lot of time and patience to create a marvelous Chinese character simple explanation video. Thank you teacher.

  • @keymusic
    @keymusic ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is fascinating about the characters. As being an English only speaker, it definitely makes something seemingly impossible to understand, much more accessible. And like everyone else says, your teaching style is extremely clear and easy to understand. Also when you responded to the “applause“ I actually laughed out loud. Nice acting skills! 😊

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I'm very happy that you enjoyed the video! 🥰

  • @teedtad2534
    @teedtad2534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Easy to learn from this teacher because she has simple steps to understand... Her English not bad with a slight accent compared to American English... Enjoyed!

  • @cichita000
    @cichita000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greaat news with these new series!!!! Looking forward for it!!!!! Congratulation for everything you do on this channel!!! 💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙

  • @miraclewalkerproductions
    @miraclewalkerproductions 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This really helps break down the characters in a way where one can begin to understand them. Fascinating. Thank you

  • @petergithinji220
    @petergithinji220 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I even had to pause first and comment before finishing the video.. I've gained alot from the teacher... more grace teacher 🎉

  • @elizabethkong7354
    @elizabethkong7354 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am trying to learn Chinese speaking,reading &writing on and off since it seems I haven’t come across online Chinese teacher as GOOD,PROFOUND and INSPIRATIONAL as you as I get excited and inspired to do it again after I stumbled on you this time. XieXie THANKS VERY VERY MUCH hope GOD helps me follow through.

    • @Anthony-hh3dl
      @Anthony-hh3dl ปีที่แล้ว

      You have a very beautiful name

  • @anasmirza346
    @anasmirza346 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    你的每一个视频都很有效。 是有益的。 很有用。 非常感谢

  • @uwanttono4012
    @uwanttono4012 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic vlog and I am so glad you came into my YT feed. Your explanation of why Chinese characters appear as they do was brilliant and it will definitely help me to remember them from now on!! New subscriber here!!

  • @TheGPolyglot-Swe
    @TheGPolyglot-Swe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, you are the best teacher! I tried to learn Chinese many years ago, but nobody explained to me how characters are made up. I wish I could hear this earlier, but it's never late. Thank you so much for this wonderful lesson! I really appreciate it. ❤

  • @teedtad2534
    @teedtad2534 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way this woman teaches cause she makes it all simple to understand!! 🕊️☮️☮️🕊️

  • @tamietaufaasau6167
    @tamietaufaasau6167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Im so excited for your character writing courses. 🎉😊. Its just in time for my language courses curriculum. Thank you. 🌸

  • @luxinfinity73
    @luxinfinity73 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, sister.
    When I was studying Japanese in Japan, my teachers told me that you could easily get through life in Japan just by knowing 2,000 characters. However, in Japanese the pronunciation of a character can change according to its position, some retain their original Chinese pronunciation but also have others. Easy example:
    女 = ONNA
    女性 = JYO SEI
    The example above shows how the same character, 女, can have completely different pronunciation. Some characters have up to 6 or even more different pronunciation. What helped me a lot while learning, apart from school, was paying attention to signs at the train stations, reading menus, etc. Because if you can associate a character with something it's much easier to remember it. If in China, see how many times you can recognise the characters you have just studied and how they are used. I love Chinese, though the pronunciation seems very difficult but I watch a lot of Chinese dramas with subtitles and I have learned a lot of common expression. However, as I love 仙侠, I am learning ancient style Chinese. 🤣😁🤗💖

    • @Trisuku
      @Trisuku 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used to Learn Japanese a few years ago. Don’t the characters pronunciation change according to if they’re combined or pronounced individually?

  • @lydiasaurel5367
    @lydiasaurel5367 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to thank you for all the progress I didn't into the past two months. But i still want you to help me pronounce the characters like reading them. 💥

  • @laanll
    @laanll ปีที่แล้ว

    love love love your new lessons on Chinese characters. thank you so much!!! look forward for new video.

  • @lizcalininei
    @lizcalininei ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, you're a really good teacher.... the applause was funny too 😂
    THANK YOU ! ❤

  • @arnoldasmikalajunas6029
    @arnoldasmikalajunas6029 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woww awesome video!! You made it very simple to understand and interesting to listen to, thank you! Im excited to follow this series

  • @p.malarydangan9086
    @p.malarydangan9086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sincerely speaking, l had live in China for the past three years now as an international student studying Chinese language and my major program but l must admitte that you are the best Chinese language teacher that l ever come across in my enter international study sojourn.🙏🙏🙏

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @moshe7
    @moshe7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic!!!! The most clarity I have received on Chinese characters!! Well done!👏

  • @nynjagraphics
    @nynjagraphics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so excited for the new series!

  • @miracleorujekwe7265
    @miracleorujekwe7265 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is great . I can finally come and learn back my mother's language, I really appreciate that Sis. Harbin

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad to hear that! Happy learning! 😊

  • @dubeymou5564
    @dubeymou5564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are most great Chinese teacher I want to learn on online class to you

  • @anthonyrichards9512
    @anthonyrichards9512 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've already received two lesson sheets, and made copies of both. xie xie ni laoshi, Yishuang!!

  • @docsyfestin5131
    @docsyfestin5131 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great video! Thank you for explaining these things because it helps us in understanding more the language.

  • @sahnounnouhmari3502
    @sahnounnouhmari3502 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sahnoun here, so excited about the new series. Thank you so much teacher. ❤ im waiting for it.

  • @vickygujjar4579
    @vickygujjar4579 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best teacher for Chinese language
    😘

  • @Nima-wh1ou
    @Nima-wh1ou 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    finally a clear and straightforward tutorial for learning Chinese. Thanks

  • @MidnightSilver221
    @MidnightSilver221 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your videos... they are easy to learn and understand ❤
    I can't wait to watch more

  • @Steve_Plays_Rblx
    @Steve_Plays_Rblx ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been struggling on Chinese but u made ne under stand it better

  • @user-xy3tq7ly1b
    @user-xy3tq7ly1b ปีที่แล้ว

    My first time, see The kindly Teacher Take this opportunity to Open
    ❤️heart nicely teaches Mandarin Chinese to the Social Media,
    And who would like to Learn Chinese’s language.🙏🌹Thankfully,So Much.

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome! Happy learning! 😊

  • @itravel8
    @itravel8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super nice of you to help others to understand and learn mandarin the easy way🙏🏼👏🏼❤

  • @Trisuku
    @Trisuku 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That makes it so much easier!
    谢谢 老师!

  • @reshma6384
    @reshma6384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for teaching in very simple English.Iam from India, Gujarat.my English is not that good but whatever you explain is easy to understand.
    I am so excited for your new series

  • @MichelleMakhanya
    @MichelleMakhanya 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. You are absolutely incredible!!

  • @natashalands2144
    @natashalands2144 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best explanation ever! Thank you so much !

  • @lucyl.a.4288
    @lucyl.a.4288 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!! I love the way you teach!!

  • @markboudreau1410
    @markboudreau1410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look forward to the writing series, thank you!❤

  • @BlueoceanX-kr7gn
    @BlueoceanX-kr7gn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this is so helpful thank you!! I was really struggling to understand the Chinese characters and how they work!

  • @saviraazzah1190
    @saviraazzah1190 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is honestly so helpfull, please do more these type of video about characters

  • @Stellawantsapples
    @Stellawantsapples 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video so much! It’s the only one that made sense to me compared to the other videos I watched! One thing I think would help is to put the pinyin version of the words too! Other than that, keep up the great work ❤👍👌

  • @artfulandtricky
    @artfulandtricky 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're such an amazing teacher!

  • @natasya0617
    @natasya0617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I look forward to learn more chinese characters from this channel!

  • @Spvkp
    @Spvkp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your teaching is good. Whatever you teach us always remembered. you are very good teacher. 🙏🙏

  • @chriscastille6403
    @chriscastille6403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are really the best 🤧🤧 those pictograph is now getting sense 🙏

  • @EnglishwithMax
    @EnglishwithMax 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much for this video! Very useful and clear :).

  • @marioenriquehernandezrodri7731
    @marioenriquehernandezrodri7731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found your channel. I'm going to learn a lot. Thank you very much!

  • @soniamoura325
    @soniamoura325 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this lesson! I imagined the character for old to be a curved old guy with a walk stick😂😂

  • @user-vi2gu9hg9c
    @user-vi2gu9hg9c ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a Russian man. You are the best teacher. Thank you very much for your lessons China🇨🇳

  • @kobieabaidoo7472
    @kobieabaidoo7472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is my first time of learning Chinese symbols and I have really enjoyed the the lesson but I need more tutorials

  • @lubbanddubb1832
    @lubbanddubb1832 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am ur new student from kashmir india,I am obsessed with chinese language,ur way of reaching is amazing

  • @joaodasilva7097
    @joaodasilva7097 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are the best Chinese mandarin teacher and beautiful teacher

  • @tomjacobs2032
    @tomjacobs2032 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yishuang. you hit a grand slam with this video. got to be one of your best. lessons keep getting better!

  • @TheSwward
    @TheSwward ปีที่แล้ว

    This teacher is sending new language to brains telepathically.

  • @Hwanie05
    @Hwanie05 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for new series
    I'm really waiting for this
    Have no idea to publish a book based on your theory about the
    Chinese character...like u explain in this video. It's really work ...
    Until I saw this video it's really hard to remember Chinese characters but now I know how to remember. Thank u very much and I will look forward to your book as well. I luv u 老师❤️.

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your sweet comment! Happy learning! 😊

  • @user-vf4un6qp3h
    @user-vf4un6qp3h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my second year of listening to this, I love it

  • @Nilssonds
    @Nilssonds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ótima explicação, obrigado!🇧🇷

  • @chris25979
    @chris25979 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best teacher have met to day, if i meet you I will buy for a bottle of wine.Your the best of best,so composed,so calmn but with real content.!!!

  • @samuelbernard548
    @samuelbernard548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I visit Taiwan and speak the language fluently and any one asks who thought you Chinese,I will say there is a lovely teacher named Yishuang ma'am who thought me Chinese

  • @islamicworld3748
    @islamicworld3748 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are best Chinese teacher😊

  • @angel.G
    @angel.G 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg
    It seemd so hard at first
    But thank God there is a blogger like u
    Thank uuuu

  • @mariuszlema826
    @mariuszlema826 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellently conducted lessons 谢谢

  • @1950celina
    @1950celina 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very clear and helpful. Thank you!

  • @leo11266
    @leo11266 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 😮 so fascinating ❤❤

  • @alfredoborbon2381
    @alfredoborbon2381 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just want to say thank you and keep up the great work

  • @gwen5316
    @gwen5316 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are awesome! Thanks!

  • @jack.m2605
    @jack.m2605 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    شرحك تحفة جدا ❤️❤️
    لكن يا ريت لو فى ترجمة عربى على الشاشة لان معظم الكلام مش بنفهمه لاننا مش متعلمين الانجليزية غير البسيط منها

  • @hmaria888
    @hmaria888 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is amazing. Suddenly Chinese feels possible ❤

  • @judyheyboer2927
    @judyheyboer2927 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

  • @larisamus9189
    @larisamus9189 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Great. You make things so easy to remember.

  • @tenzinwangdak5443
    @tenzinwangdak5443 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited 😄😄😄

  • @nayboy1000
    @nayboy1000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful, thank you.

  • @happymandarinae
    @happymandarinae ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Good to GO

  • @elishadivine7902
    @elishadivine7902 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an excellent teacher and at teaching to the understanding of a simple person
    Thank you ma

  • @user-hz1vu2hn5d
    @user-hz1vu2hn5d ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sooooo much. Your videos are a blessing to me!

  • @georgelewisray
    @georgelewisray 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous !

  • @balikamandi4086
    @balikamandi4086 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    your teaching skill is amazing

    • @HarbinMandarin
      @HarbinMandarin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Balika! 😘

  • @hernansanchezvargas8172
    @hernansanchezvargas8172 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice way to learn, thank you !