Comments on: Chinese … it’s easy

By: Beijinger

Beijinger — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:47:29 +0000

Japanese is actually in the same language family with Korean and it is very difficult for the Chinese, although some writtern words are the same and vice versa.

By: stonecai

stonecai — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:46:36 +0000

Well, as a Chinese, I admit that Chinese character is difficult.

By: Duffy

Duffy — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:30:14 +0000

This statement just proves the Chinese politicians make stupid comments…..just like ours.

By: Republicus Maximus

Republicus Maximus — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:44:19 +0000

I tried to learn chinese and found it to be really tough. I did learn to say hello, goodbye, and I want a beer, but that’s about it. And I have a college degree.

By: Jordan Weiner

Jordan Weiner — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:39 +0000

From the point of view of an American whose been studying Chinese for one year, and living in Beijing for two months, I can attest it’s not too hard. I already have to double check if the people behind me are speaking chinese or english. The romance languages have many words where you have to memorize where the emphasis is, but chinese just has four basic pronunciation (five if you include neutral tone).