🌟 Hey there, language explorers! Did you know that April 20 is UN Chinese Language Day? It’s a special day to celebrate one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating languages—Chinese! With over 50,000 characters, there’s so much to discover.
Meet Rachel Weiss, an American living in China. Her favorite Chinese character is 山 (shān), which means mountain. 🏔️ She loves it because it reminds her of China’s breathtaking peaks and how the character looks like three little mountains side by side. Cool, right?
Chinese characters are not just letters; they’re like tiny art pieces that tell a story. For example, the character for sun is 日 (rì), and the character for moon is 月 (yuè). Combine them, and you get 明 (míng), which means bright! ✨
So, what’s your favorite Chinese character? Maybe you like 爱 (ài), which means love ❤️, or 友 (yǒu) for friend 🤝. Share your favorite character and why you like it in the comments below!
Happy UN Chinese Language Day! Let’s celebrate the beauty and magic of Chinese characters together! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
