You searched for wuxia | Hacking Chinese https://www.hackingchinese.com/ A better way of learning Mandarin Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:09:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.hackingchinese.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cropped-square-stamp-1000-32x32.png You searched for wuxia | Hacking Chinese https://www.hackingchinese.com/ 32 32 The three roads to mastering Chinese https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-three-roads-to-mastering-chinese/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-three-roads-to-mastering-chinese/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:19:32 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=5284 You might assume there are many roads to mastery in Chinese, but in truth, there are only three.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-three-roads-to-mastering-chinese/feed/ 13 Three things I wish I had known as an advanced student of Chinese: The time machine, part 3 https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-an-advanced-student-of-chinese-time-machine-part-3/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-an-advanced-student-of-chinese-time-machine-part-3/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:18:05 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=16855 Improving after you reach an advanced level of Chinese requires new ways of learning and new sources of motivation. If I could go back in time to give a less proficient version of myself advice, here is what I would say.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-an-advanced-student-of-chinese-time-machine-part-3/feed/ 2 Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed, children’s books and Chinese literature https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-july-2024-reading-speed-childrens-books-and-chinese-literature/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-july-2024-reading-speed-childrens-books-and-chinese-literature/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=18623 How can you read Chinese faster? Which children's books are best for second-language learners? And what's the ideal entry point into Chinese literature?

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-july-2024-reading-speed-childrens-books-and-chinese-literature/feed/ 0 Chinese reading challenge, November 10th to 30th https://www.hackingchinese.com/https-www-hackingchinese-com-chinese-reading-challenge-april-10th-30th/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/https-www-hackingchinese-com-chinese-reading-challenge-april-10th-30th/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:53:58 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=8111 It's time for an extensive reading challenge! Enrol, set your goal and read as much as you can before the end of April. This article contains more information about the challenge, some important things to keep in mind as well as suggestions for what to read.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/https-www-hackingchinese-com-chinese-reading-challenge-april-10th-30th/feed/ 3 Hacking Chinese 2014/2015: What was and what will be https://www.hackingchinese.com/hacking-chinese-20142015-what-was-and-what-will-be/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/hacking-chinese-20142015-what-was-and-what-will-be/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:43:02 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=6314 Another year has passed and it's time to take a step back and look at Hacking Chinese from a distance. What happened in 2014? What will happen in 2015? This is also an excellent opportunity for you to tell me what you think about Hacking Chinese!

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/hacking-chinese-20142015-what-was-and-what-will-be/feed/ 5 How and why to find a suitable Chinese name https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-a-suitable-chinese-name/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-a-suitable-chinese-name/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:45:17 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=6075 Choosing a Chinese name is harder than it sounds. Discover why direct translations don't work and how to find a name that truly fits you!

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-a-suitable-chinese-name/feed/ 19 Easing yourself into reading novels in Chinese https://www.hackingchinese.com/easing-yourself-into-reading-novels-in-chinese/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/easing-yourself-into-reading-novels-in-chinese/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:21:17 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=4018 Reading a novel in Chinese is the goal for many learners, but perhaps it's easier to accomplish than you think. This article discusses various methods of making novel reading easier in Chinese, mainly focusing on the benefits of re-reading books you are already familiar with and know you like because you've read them before in your native language.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/easing-yourself-into-reading-novels-in-chinese/feed/ 42 A language learner’s guide to wuxia novels https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-language-learners-guide-to-wuxia-novels/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-language-learners-guide-to-wuxia-novels/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:32:31 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=4523 Wuxia can be used as a key to both Chinese language and culture. This article is meant to be a guide to second language learners. If you want to read wuxia in Chinese, where do you start? How do you approach these novels? How do I find one which isn't too hard? You will find the answers here!

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-language-learners-guide-to-wuxia-novels/feed/ 18 Wuxia, a key to Chinese language and culture https://www.hackingchinese.com/wuxia-a-key-to-chinese-language-and-culture/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/wuxia-a-key-to-chinese-language-and-culture/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:05:31 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=4521 Wuxia is something genuinely Chinese and is great for learning both about the culture and the language. in this article, Sara K. introduces wuxia to Chinese learners and explains what it is, why it's relevant for learners and how to get started with wuxia if you find it interesting.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/wuxia-a-key-to-chinese-language-and-culture/feed/ 21 25 books I’ve read in Chinese, with reviews and difficulty ratings https://www.hackingchinese.com/25-books-i-read-in-chinese-last-year/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/25-books-i-read-in-chinese-last-year/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2014 02:00:59 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=4372 I set the goal of reading 25 books in one year. This article is about the 25 books I read and is meant to serve as encouragement and inspiration. You might also find a book or two you want to read yourself! At the end of the article, I discuss my reading habits in general as well.

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