Cool Links for Chinese Language and Cultural Information
Google TranslateGoogle Translate is a free translation service that provides instant translations between 57 different languages. You can translate words, sentences and paragraphs between English and Chinese.
Mandarin ToolsThese pages provide tools to assist people for learning and using the Chinese language. There is something here for everyone, such as a page to find out what your name could be in Chinese.
MDBG Chinese-English DictionaryThe MDBG Chinese-English Dictionary online is excellent. You can translate words or sentences, break down Chinese characters, make flashcards online, take practice quizzes, and learn to write.
Zhongwen.comZhongwen.com is an online dictionary and etymology site. It explains the complexity of many characters by breaking them down
into pieces. There is also a Chinese Character FAQ, poems and famous works. |
Cultural ChinaA non-profit cultural website initiated by Shanghai News and Press Bureau. There is a large amount of wonderful cultural information and pictures. They support a "Going Global" strategy for Chinese.
Cheng & TsuiCheng & Tsui is an independent publisher and distributor of English and multilingual educational materials about Asia. There are many helpful books and other cultural materials on this website.
OmniglotOmniglot is an encyclopedia of writing systems and languages. This link goes directly to the information about Chinese. There is information about the origins of Chinese, Pīnyīn, and even sound files.
Asia SocietyAsia Society is the leading global organization that is working to strengthen relationships between America and Asia. There is information on arts, education, politics, business and culture.
Confucius Institute: University of MemphisThe Confucius Institute is a non-profit, public institute with the goal of promoting Chinese language and culture, and by supporting local Chinese teaching through affiliated schools internationally.
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* These links are provided as additional support in learning Chinese. Oak Forest Elementary is not affiliated in any way with these sites or organizations, and takes no responsibility for the information available through them. Although each site was screened before addition to this website, Oak Forest is not responsible for their content or links. If there is any concern about content on any of these sites, please contact Staffa Lǎoshī immediately through our contact form on the main page so that proper action can be taken.