You’re a baby dragon, experiencing life among cats that speak a foreign language, and that’s not an easy thing to do. The wise 老子 (Lǎo zǐ) one day said: 千里之行,始于足下 Qiānlǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zúxià “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” 老子 was a great philosopher from the […]
Category: Chinese learning tips
We’re excited to announce that Ninchanese is available on the Play Store! That’s a whole new range of places where you can learn Chinese unlocked for you now, thanks to Ninchanese’s new Android App!
We’re exploring why sometimes tones are different when written and when pronounced. Read on to learn why there are tone changes in Mandarin and what tone sandhi is all about!
We’re back with a major update! This time, it’s a 100% design update, and you’re going to really like it, especially if you’re a mobile user! Read on to learn what’s new in Ninchanese.
How do the Chinese read aloud unknown characters? That’s something we’ve all wondered once. What if we told you there was a trick that could help you guess the pronunciation of any character you run into? Read on to unlock the secret to pronouncing 80% of all Chinese characters: phonetic components and you’ll be able […]
Summer is almost here! Time for many outdoor activities such as picnics, tanning, swimming but also forgetting about your Chinese learning. How can you prevent that from happening? Check out these 10 ways to avoid summer Chinese learning loss in having fun.
Are you looking for good modern Chinese dictionaries to complete your Chinese learning? Then, you’ve come to the right place! From online dictionaries to dictionary applications, we’ve reviewed 8 Chinese dictionaries to help you choose the one that will suit you the best. So, without further ado, here’s our selection of the best free online […]
How many Chinese characters do I need to learn? You may have wondered that when starting Mandarin, as many many learners do when embarking on the wonderful journey that is learning Chinese. Read on to know the answers to these essential questions and all about Chinese characters. Besides learning how many characters there are in […]
Are you a big TV show fan and looking for a fun way to improve your Chinese? You can do both by watching Chinese TV shows. Watching Chinese TV shows is a really good and enjoyable method to level up your Chinese. The Nincha team knows that having fun makes learning more effective so we’ve made […]
Saying thank you in Chinese is as essential as saying hello in everyday life and is a must-know in your Survival Chinese toolkit. Whether you’re traveling to China or living in China, thank you in Chinese is a basic word you’ll find yourself using all the time. As you know, being polite and thankful towards […]