Learn Chinese in the 21st Century | Haiyan Fan | Haiyan Fan | TEDxOakLawn

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  • Many people are overwhelmed attempting to learn Chinese with ineffective drills and hard memorization. How to make sense of these Chinese characters for the 21st century learners so that they not only become meaningful to you, but also stay long in your memory? In this TEDx talk, Dr. Haiyan Fan, a language educator with a background in Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence and User Experience Design, provided an organic learning solution called “Chinestory: Learn Chinese through Pictures & Stories”, by growing yourself a Chinese language tree from its roots -- 300 Oracle Bone Scripts. She demonstrated to the audience through beautifully illustrated ancient scripts, etymological stories and body movements, that are both educational and inspirational. As a linguistics enthusiast, Dr.Haiyan Fan is passionate about bridging the language gap in the world. She believes that through repetition, pattern recognition, and practice, anyone can master the intricately beautiful and powerful Chinese language, spoken by billions of people in the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @desirachen4380
    @desirachen4380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Amazing! The first time that I, a native Chinese, come to understand my mother tongue better, and realize the beauty and fun inside. Proud of you, dear!

    • @huberylyn6348
      @huberylyn6348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Similar to English roots, how does increasing your knowledge of the language help you use the language? This is akin to understanding the function of cells in the human body, which to predicting human thought and behavior.

  • @chiyau6498
    @chiyau6498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    What a refreshing approach to learning Chinese...organically starting from the original 300 Oracle Bone Scripts!
    Not only have the entire Chinese language (with 50,000 unique characters) evolved from these ancient characters/scripts, but one of the first well-known Chinese Classics (I Ching) was also written in them.
    If the Chinese languange has evolved "naturally" from the 300 ancient scripts (the root) to today's 50,000 characters (the fruit), there must be a "good reason." The speaker through her engaging and entertaining lecture tells us why, which can be key to mastering the Chinese language...organically and intuitively.

  • @user-cj6tg1ck4i
    @user-cj6tg1ck4i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    我认为最生动的,最有意思的,一种学习汉语的方法。演讲者的演讲水平也很生动

  • @hambos
    @hambos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG, I am speechless, these are the people the world needs! Imma cry

  • @JenniferBrick
    @JenniferBrick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was absolutely fascinating.

  • @prototype225
    @prototype225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I haven't known anything about Chinese language before this video. Having seen it I realize that it is very interesting and unique language and the way it is written

  • @siucon67
    @siucon67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So interesting and relatable Haiyan! the way you explained the character origins and included relatable references like Star Wars and Dr strange 😂👏. It was so good !! 👏

  • @carolineliang7146
    @carolineliang7146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It is really a very interesting and new approach. I have watched again and again and since then I observe and analyse all the chinese characters :)

  • @jianmingdong3124
    @jianmingdong3124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fascinating way to learn Chinese! Engaging talk!

  • @TheBulletPointOfASoldier
    @TheBulletPointOfASoldier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its worthy learning. I quit my job, moved to China, spent 4 years learning mandarin.

  • @vianissa
    @vianissa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is absolutely great. Such a creative way of learning :)

  • @danikadeva7207
    @danikadeva7207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great talk on a unique way to look at the Chinese language!

  • @derekpruitt9779
    @derekpruitt9779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Stuff Haiyan!! You're awesome at breaking down the Chinese Language!

  • @JaneStoller
    @JaneStoller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job Haiyan!

  • @pelademocraciareal
    @pelademocraciareal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @jjcooks9673
    @jjcooks9673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing speech! Fascinating!

  • @KaysKreationsMC
    @KaysKreationsMC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was amazing ...loved it and learned so much !!!

  • @chinestory2095
    @chinestory2095 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'd LOVE to have this translated to Chinese, and use the Chinese subtitle here, so that my mom and dad, aunt and uncle in China would understand.

    • @pelademocraciareal
      @pelademocraciareal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now you can! You can click on the video settings. Then, the automatic translation. There you will find many words. Within then, simplified and traditional Chinese :D

  • @limedwardster
    @limedwardster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so using |, two dots beside to form 小 ,尘,尖叫 ,示好,尔康
    Using n (月 also indicate body )to expand into 朋 月 買胃肚肝脏 明用同 counter check with handphone keyboard as long 70% similar, software can give u answer.

  • @layzamedina1144
    @layzamedina1144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    best tedx talk i've ever seen.

  • @AdrianaGirdler
    @AdrianaGirdler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so fascinating!!!

  • @bretonneTX
    @bretonneTX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great speech! Really like your story.

  • @OverallBuddies
    @OverallBuddies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was so interesting! Thank you for sharing!

  • @maggieguo2501
    @maggieguo2501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job!!!

  • @amygarrenwarriorarmedwitht9127
    @amygarrenwarriorarmedwitht9127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome!

  • @micheleemmett373
    @micheleemmett373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved the Ted Talk! What a great way to look at language.

  • @Lypno
    @Lypno 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    谢谢老师

  • @Future-of-Xploration
    @Future-of-Xploration 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent presentation. You are very creative Haiyan Fan!

  • @1000jacci
    @1000jacci 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just "met" Haiyan at our local Toastmasters meeting in NW Arkansas. Excited she's in our area!

    • @user-fv6sn8ix4w
      @user-fv6sn8ix4w 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! What do you call it, my name is Jie Guangping, I'm from China, I'm a beginner in the English language, if you don't mind, we can exchange language learning, you teach me English and I teach you Chinese🥰

  • @anastasiailina5910
    @anastasiailina5910 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing! 辛苦了

  • @himusicrelaxingmusic609
    @himusicrelaxingmusic609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb

  • @antoniomarsicola8608
    @antoniomarsicola8608 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    alphabet is a much more efficient technology for writing, but i appreciate the poetry of chinese

  • @paulabiffignandigiannavola623
    @paulabiffignandigiannavola623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @nhano7800
    @nhano7800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Golem1988
    @Golem1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chinese symbols represent words they mean... one line represents 1, and so on and then comes 4: 四 and then comes five: 五 and so on... I mean... That's just like saying all europeans have blue eyes based on 3 people. Offcourse there are many symbols representing things... I like umbrella 伞 and well... earth is funny: 土

  • @sen-mik
    @sen-mik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, so what’s the name of the app to learn with this method? 😅

  • @yulin4013
    @yulin4013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job! Texas Fight! ;-)

  • @ricardoricardo3232
    @ricardoricardo3232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just want to learn the most spoken language in the world. I already know 2. It be cool to Learn a other one.

    • @komikuslucu785
      @komikuslucu785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is your first & second language, bro?(sorry for my bad English)

  • @jyoram2369
    @jyoram2369 ปีที่แล้ว

    But in higher level like HSK6 this method does not work

  • @AD-vq1xm
    @AD-vq1xm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Her English is good 😅

  • @srghma
    @srghma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is a spoon of tar in your barrel of honey: uncle Hanzi said chinese language won't be popular until they abandon hanzi in favour to pinyin

  • @SchmoopsGB
    @SchmoopsGB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ngl what on earth have i just witnessed

  • @joejoe8236
    @joejoe8236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i really feel bad for Chinese people and now i understand why Chinese people emphasize on memorization its a whole mentality. so in order to understand Chinese you first have to study the paleo roots of Chinese civilization to understand the idomeological symbology behind the meaning of Chinese characters or else abandon all hope. and this is considered a more simple way of learning Chinese. i feel like i am being trolled