Should you read Chinese with or without Pinyin? What are the pros and cons of reading on your phone? And how do you learn to read Chinese people’s handwriting?

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Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability | Hacking Chinese

Digital dictionaries make reading Chinese easier, but they might also prevent you from learning essential strategies. Let's have a look at why using a good dictionary can be bad for your reading ability!

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7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them | Hacking Chinese

Tones in Mandarin are tricky, and students face many different kinds of problems. Identifying the type of problem is important for fixing it.

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Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps | Hacking Chinese

Should you focus on many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word?

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Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin, Chinese texts on your phone, and deciphering handwriting | Hacking Chinese

Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability | Hacking Chinese

7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them | Hacking Chinese

Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps | Hacking Chinese

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