Olly Richards | The Chinese Language: The Fiery Story of the World’s Biggest Language @storylearning | Uploaded February 2022 | Updated October 2024, 22 minutes ago.
bit.ly/freeslkit_chinesestory 🇨🇳 From dragon bones, to burnt books, to labor camps, Chinese has a wild origin story you don't want to miss!
⬇️ GET MY FREE STORYLEARNING® KIT:
Discover how to learn any foreign language faster through the power of story with my free StoryLearning® Kit 👉🏼 bit.ly/freeslkit_chinesestory
Huge thanks to the great @StuartJayRaj for contributing his expertise to this video. Subscribe to his channel here: youtube.com/c/StuartJayRaj
📖 LEARN CHINESE THROUGH THE POWER OF STORY!
Stories are the best way I have found to learn ANY language, even tricky ones like Chinese. Forget the boring textbooks and time-wasting apps and learn Mandarin the natural, effective way with my beginner Chinese Uncovered course.
👉🏼 bit.ly/chineseuncoveredl1
📺 WATCH NEXT:
How This Guy Learned Fluent Chinese by Age 21
👉🏼 youtu.be/dMSxPvECMck
📚 RESOURCES:
7 Steps To Learn Chinese Characters With Ease
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/learn-chinese-characters
9 Amazing Podcasts In Chinese Guaranteed To Improve Your Chinese Listening Skills
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/learn-chinese-podcast
A Comprehensive Guide To Chinese Pronunciation
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/chinese-pronunciation
21 Greetings In Chinese To Start Connecting With Chinese Speakers
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/greetings-in-chinese
Debate on traditional and simplified Chinese characters
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate_on_traditional_and_simplified_Chinese_characters
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Chinese's Wild Origin Story
0:22 - Dragon Bones?
0:54 - Oracle Bones
2:20 - Bronze & Bamboo
3:07 - The Emperor Who Burned Books
4:26 - Old Chinese
7:15 - Middle Chinese
8:04 - Enter Mandarin
10:32 - Chinese Writing Reforms
12:49 - Learning Chinese Characters
16:53 - Writing in Chinese
18:07 - Pinyin
18:44 - Language Features
21:01 - Where is Chinese Spoken?
21:34 - Migrations
22:06 - Why Learn Chinese?
26:42 - Learn Chinese Today
📜 SOURCES & ATTRIBUTIONS:
“Henan in China (+all claims hatched).svg” by TUBS is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henan_in_China_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg
“Oracle bones pit.jpg” by Chez Cåsver (Xuan Che) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oracle_bones_pit.JPG
“Shang dynasty inscribed scapula.jpg” by BabelStone is licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shang_dynasty_inscribed_scapula.jpg
“Shang dynasty inscribed tortoise plastron.jpg” by the National Museum of China is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shang_dynasty_inscribed_tortoise_plastron.jpg
jacobkatzart.wordpress.com
“Zhu Gou Bronze spearhead.jpg” by the British Museum is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 FR via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zhu_Gou_Bronze_spearhead-IMG_4424-white.jpg
WIKITONGUES: Wanyu speaking Mandarin youtu.be/B-qxGhkRojc
“Zhou dynasty 1000 BC.png” by Ian Kiu is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zhou_dynasty_1000_BC.png
“Beijing in China (+all claims hatched).svg” by TUBS is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beijing_in_China_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg
“List of the 214 Kangxi Radicals - old style.svg” by LiliCharlie is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:List_of_the_214_Kangxi_Radicals_-_old_style.svg
“Sword of Goujian, Hubei Provincial Museum, 2015-04-06 09.jpg” by Siyuwj is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sword_of_Goujian,_Hubei_Provincial_Museum,_2015-04-06_09.jpg
“Hong Kong in China (zoomed) (+all claims hatched).svg” by TUBS is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hong_Kong_in_China_(zoomed)_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg
“Island of Taiwan (orthographic projection).svg” by Svenskbygderna is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Island_of_Taiwan_(orthographic_projection).svg
“Bamboo book - unfolded - UCR.jpg” by vlasta2 (bluefootedbooby on flickr.com) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bamboo_book_-_unfolded_-_UCR.jpg
“Zhouyouguang2012 (portrait crop).JPG” by Fong C is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zhouyouguang2012_(portrait_crop).JPG
ethnologue.com
bit.ly/freeslkit_chinesestory 🇨🇳 From dragon bones, to burnt books, to labor camps, Chinese has a wild origin story you don't want to miss!
⬇️ GET MY FREE STORYLEARNING® KIT:
Discover how to learn any foreign language faster through the power of story with my free StoryLearning® Kit 👉🏼 bit.ly/freeslkit_chinesestory
Huge thanks to the great @StuartJayRaj for contributing his expertise to this video. Subscribe to his channel here: youtube.com/c/StuartJayRaj
📖 LEARN CHINESE THROUGH THE POWER OF STORY!
Stories are the best way I have found to learn ANY language, even tricky ones like Chinese. Forget the boring textbooks and time-wasting apps and learn Mandarin the natural, effective way with my beginner Chinese Uncovered course.
👉🏼 bit.ly/chineseuncoveredl1
📺 WATCH NEXT:
How This Guy Learned Fluent Chinese by Age 21
👉🏼 youtu.be/dMSxPvECMck
📚 RESOURCES:
7 Steps To Learn Chinese Characters With Ease
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/learn-chinese-characters
9 Amazing Podcasts In Chinese Guaranteed To Improve Your Chinese Listening Skills
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/learn-chinese-podcast
A Comprehensive Guide To Chinese Pronunciation
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/chinese-pronunciation
21 Greetings In Chinese To Start Connecting With Chinese Speakers
storylearning.com/learn/chinese/chinese-tips/greetings-in-chinese
Debate on traditional and simplified Chinese characters
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debate_on_traditional_and_simplified_Chinese_characters
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Chinese's Wild Origin Story
0:22 - Dragon Bones?
0:54 - Oracle Bones
2:20 - Bronze & Bamboo
3:07 - The Emperor Who Burned Books
4:26 - Old Chinese
7:15 - Middle Chinese
8:04 - Enter Mandarin
10:32 - Chinese Writing Reforms
12:49 - Learning Chinese Characters
16:53 - Writing in Chinese
18:07 - Pinyin
18:44 - Language Features
21:01 - Where is Chinese Spoken?
21:34 - Migrations
22:06 - Why Learn Chinese?
26:42 - Learn Chinese Today
📜 SOURCES & ATTRIBUTIONS:
“Henan in China (+all claims hatched).svg” by TUBS is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henan_in_China_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg
“Oracle bones pit.jpg” by Chez Cåsver (Xuan Che) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oracle_bones_pit.JPG
“Shang dynasty inscribed scapula.jpg” by BabelStone is licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shang_dynasty_inscribed_scapula.jpg
“Shang dynasty inscribed tortoise plastron.jpg” by the National Museum of China is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shang_dynasty_inscribed_tortoise_plastron.jpg
jacobkatzart.wordpress.com
“Zhu Gou Bronze spearhead.jpg” by the British Museum is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 FR via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zhu_Gou_Bronze_spearhead-IMG_4424-white.jpg
WIKITONGUES: Wanyu speaking Mandarin youtu.be/B-qxGhkRojc
“Zhou dynasty 1000 BC.png” by Ian Kiu is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zhou_dynasty_1000_BC.png
“Beijing in China (+all claims hatched).svg” by TUBS is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beijing_in_China_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg
“List of the 214 Kangxi Radicals - old style.svg” by LiliCharlie is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:List_of_the_214_Kangxi_Radicals_-_old_style.svg
“Sword of Goujian, Hubei Provincial Museum, 2015-04-06 09.jpg” by Siyuwj is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sword_of_Goujian,_Hubei_Provincial_Museum,_2015-04-06_09.jpg
“Hong Kong in China (zoomed) (+all claims hatched).svg” by TUBS is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hong_Kong_in_China_(zoomed)_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg
“Island of Taiwan (orthographic projection).svg” by Svenskbygderna is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Island_of_Taiwan_(orthographic_projection).svg
“Bamboo book - unfolded - UCR.jpg” by vlasta2 (bluefootedbooby on flickr.com) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bamboo_book_-_unfolded_-_UCR.jpg
“Zhouyouguang2012 (portrait crop).JPG” by Fong C is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zhouyouguang2012_(portrait_crop).JPG
ethnologue.com
