Americans are fond of referring to their country as "the greatest nation on earth". Until recently, I didn't believe any country deserved that description. But today I think there is a strong contender for the title.

China is the world's oldest living civilisation. It has recovered from over a century of colonial oppression and lifted its citizens out of poverty. As its growth continues, China is poised to become the world's largest economy and a technology leader that is second to none. By 2030, I believe it will be an indisputable fact that China is the greatest nation on earth.

I need to understand China, from a Chinese perspective. This is my journey.

Thursday 22 July 2021

The Cutest Ideograph

What do I think is the cutest Chinese ideograph?

It's 小 xiǎo, the symbol for "small".

To my eyes, it appears like a cute little kid gazing up at their parent, arms out by their side, with a "pick me up" look on their face.

Thanks to Google Translate:

最可爱的汉字是“小”。 它看起来孩子一样。 zuì kě'ài de hànzì shì “xiǎo”. tā kàn qǐlái háizi yīyàng. ("The cutest Chinese character is "小" (xiǎo, small). It looks like a child.")

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