25 episodes

"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.

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"My Stories of Chinese Characters" is hosted by Uncle Hanzi, an American who has studied Chinese characters for 30 years. He will tell the stories behind Chinese characters in this series, which will show how the Chinese live their daily lives and how they have preserved the culture for centuries.

    My Stories of Chinese Characters (All in One)

    My Stories of Chinese Characters (All in One)

    It's all about the five cities and places which Uncle Hanzi and Adam have been to. Let's see which Chinese characters Adam has learned through the whole journey, and who are the Chinese people Uncle Hanzi has met. As Uncle Hanzi has said, he's always been looking forward to opening his eyes for new things.

    • 50 min
    Every Person Should Have Their Own Sport

    Every Person Should Have Their Own Sport

    In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam share the sports they each love. Guess how Uncle Hanzi became a gymnast? But Uncle Hanzi confessed that he was never a team sports person and he hasn’t watched TV for twenty years. And what was that last Chinese character for Adam to learn in this season, also an important character in Chinese culture?

    • 26 min
    Diversities in Harmony

    Diversities in Harmony

    In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam reveal that there is a magical line of climate difference in China, especially how cold it can get in northeast China. Also, they talk about the surprising differences in dialects and the languages of different ethnicities. But what is the “strange” and “interesting” thing frequently mentioned by Uncle Hanzi?

    • 32 min
    Living a Modern Life and Doing It Traditionally

    Living a Modern Life and Doing It Traditionally

    In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about the sericulture. Also, Uncle Hanzi reveals his way of studying the evolution of Chinese characters. What are some traditional styles of clothing for the Chinese people? What do modern Chinese people wear, especially for the wedding ceremony? Follow the two travelers to find out the answers and get to know more Chinese characters related to clothing as well.

    • 31 min
    Passion for Snow and Ice

    Passion for Snow and Ice

    In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam had a special winter sports competition in China’s famous ice and snow tourist city Changchun. Guess who won in the end? The two also made wishes under the fireworks. Guess what are their wishes?

    • 11 min
    The Road to a Better Life

    The Road to a Better Life

    In the second half of this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about the great changes that have happened in China. Why does Uncle Hanzi say “it’s like I’ve had five generations in my one lifetime”? What are the Chinese characters related to poverty and richness? Follow the two good buddies to share the philosophy about money and being a happy person.

    • 23 min

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