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My Stories of Chinese Characters
China Plus
25 episodes
17 hours ago
"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.
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"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.
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Education
Episodes (20/25)
My Stories of Chinese Characters
My Stories of Chinese Characters (All in One)
It's all about the five cities and places which Uncle Hanzi and Adam have been to. Let's see which Chinese characters Adam has learned through the whole journey, and who are the Chinese people Uncle Hanzi has met. As Uncle Hanzi has said, he's always been looking forward to opening his eyes for new things.
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3 years ago
50 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Every Person Should Have Their Own Sport
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam share the sports they each love. Guess how Uncle Hanzi became a gymnast? But Uncle Hanzi confessed that he was never a team sports person and he hasn’t watched TV for twenty years. And what was that last Chinese character for Adam to learn in this season, also an important character in Chinese culture?
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3 years ago
26 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Diversities in Harmony
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam reveal that there is a magical line of climate difference in China, especially how cold it can get in northeast China. Also, they talk about the surprising differences in dialects and the languages of different ethnicities. But what is the “strange” and “interesting” thing frequently mentioned by Uncle Hanzi?
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3 years ago
32 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Living a Modern Life and Doing It Traditionally
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about the sericulture. Also, Uncle Hanzi reveals his way of studying the evolution of Chinese characters. What are some traditional styles of clothing for the Chinese people? What do modern Chinese people wear, especially for the wedding ceremony? Follow the two travelers to find out the answers and get to know more Chinese characters related to clothing as well.
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3 years ago
31 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Passion for Snow and Ice
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam had a special winter sports competition in China’s famous ice and snow tourist city Changchun. Guess who won in the end? The two also made wishes under the fireworks. Guess what are their wishes?
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3 years ago
11 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
The Road to a Better Life
In the second half of this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about the great changes that have happened in China. Why does Uncle Hanzi say “it’s like I’ve had five generations in my one lifetime”? What are the Chinese characters related to poverty and richness? Follow the two good buddies to share the philosophy about money and being a happy person.
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3 years ago
23 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Life Must Be Interesting
In the first half of this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about their transportation experiences both in China and other countries. Uncle Hanzi shares his indelible impression on traveling to Moscow alone when he was fifty. Adam gives out an important suggestion to be an electrical car driver for the first time. Find out the interesting stories and get to learn some Chinese characters related to transportation.
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3 years ago
29 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Trains to Spring
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam came to Daliang Mountain in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. They took a slow train and experienced many things they had never experienced before. On this special train, they saw a different China, and they also fell in love with this precious “slowness” in “fast times”.
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3 years ago
18 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Details Determine Success
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam come to China’s silk capital Hangzhou. They visit an experienced maker of Qipao, or cheongsam, traditional silk factory and advanced textile laboratory to explore the magic behind Chinese clothing.
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3 years ago
17 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Are you what you eat?
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam have a little discussion on Chinese food after their visit to the "food capital" of Chengdu. Has Adam learned to cook Sichuan cuisine? Why is the flavor of 麻 or numbness special to Uncle Hanzi? What are their favourite Chinese food? You will also find the highlight of their trip to Sichuan.
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3 years ago
22 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
How do the Chinese people love food?
In this episode of "My Stories of Chinese Characters", Uncle Hanzi and Adam arrive in southwest China's Chengdu, a global food capital. What do they experience? What makes Adam scream?
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3 years ago
20 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
To Have a Purpose in Life
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about the port city of Quanzhou and how they found their visit to be mind-blowing! The two travelers share their feelings of homesickness and their purposes toward life. You will also find the results of their exploration of Chinese characters related to buildings or houses.
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3 years ago
23 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
What does home mean to the Chinese?
In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam come to Quanzhou, where they visit "Quanzhou Ancient House"; experience "Dehua White Porcelain"; go to sea with fishermen; feel the Chinese people's obsession and nostalgia for "home" and "homeland".
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3 years ago
29 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Season 2 Trailor
This season, Uncle Hanzi and Adam set out to explore a real China from the perspective of Chinese characters in the daily life of the Chinese people.
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3 years ago
1 minute

My Stories of Chinese Characters
What do foreigners feel about learning Chinese language?
The Chinese language is considered one of the most difficult languages, attracting millions of new learners every year. Uncle Hanzi will speak with foreign students, talk about the difficulties they face and share some tips.
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4 years ago
6 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
How did the Chinese practice divination?
Humans have always been curious about the future. The Chinese word 占卜 vividly reflects how the ancient Chinese practiced it. Uncle Hanzi will explore the origin of Chinese divination and discuss with an expert the philosophy behind it.
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4 years ago
5 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
Chinese characters in ancient Chinese musical instruments
Do you enjoy hip-hop and its drumbeats? The drumbeat is the lifeblood of music as it controls the rhythm and expresses the emotion. Drum has always been an important instrument in China. Drums dictate the rhythm of battle and motivate soldiers. Uncle Hanzi will play drums and explore its charm.
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4 years ago
5 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
What do Chinese people eat?
Different people prefer different things. The choice of food comes from the climate and environment and reflects lifestyles and traditions. Uncle Hanzi will share his experience of food in China and Chinese food culture.
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4 years ago
5 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
How do Chinese people celebrate the New Year?
Happy Chinese New Year and best wishes for the Year of the Ox! Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival, the most important festival in China, through various means. They often worship their ancestors, decorate their house and cook a big dinner for the New Year's Eve. This year, Uncle Hanzi will celebrate it with Aunt Wu and her family, sending New Year wishes to you. He will also share some interesting stories.
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4 years ago
8 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
What does marriage mean to Chinese people?
As we all know, the concept of marriage in China is quite different from that in the West. For Chinese people, marriage is an important event and people need to do a lot of preparation. In this episode, Uncle Hanzi will tell you something about the pictograph of "marriage" and discuss the unique concepts and culture of marriage in China.
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4 years ago
5 minutes

My Stories of Chinese Characters
"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.