Aside from the vowels (also known as Finals in Hanyu Pinyin), I like to think that the father of Pinyin saw various modern … More
Tag: Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin: Learn the pun, find the fun
At some point in our Chinese learning adventure, Jon found the confidence to sign up for Mandarin lessons in San … More
Learning Chinese together (with an Englishman)
On our first date, at a foot-massage parlor in Dali Ancient Town, Jon learned how to read and say his first … More