31/12/2025
Chinese characters aren't just random strokes—they’re like Lego bricks! 🧱
Ever wondered how thousands of characters are made? They mostly fall into these 4 smart categories:
1. 🎨 象形 (Pictograms) — The Drawings These are "pictures" of real things.
日 (rì): Sun ☀️
木 (mù): Tree 🌳
It’s literally what you see!
2. 💡 指事 (Ideograms) — The Abstract Ideas Using marks to show concepts that aren't physical objects.
上 (shàng): Up ⬆️
下 (xià): Down ⬇️
See that line? It’s a reference point!
3. ➕ 會意 (Ideogrammatic Compounds) — 1 + 1 = New Meaning Combining two pictures to create a new story.
人 (Person) + 木 (Tree) = 休 (xiū) — To Rest! 😴
(Because a person leans against a tree to take a break.)
4. 🎼 形聲 (Phono-semantic Compounds) — The "Cheat Code" (90% of characters!) One part tells the meaning, the other part tells the sound.
氵 (Water) + 💡青 (Sound: qīng) = 清 (qīng) — Clear Water! 💎
Once you learn the "sound part," you can guess the pronunciation of hundreds of words!
30/12/2025
Taiwanese Secret Code: What does "Gǎi tiān" (改天) mean?
Literal translation: "Another day."
Real meaning: "Bye for now! Let’s be friends, but don't ask for a specific date." 😂
Why we say it:
．Politeness: It’s a warm way to say goodbye.
．No Pressure: We want to be friendly without being pushy.
．The "Vibe" Check: If the stars align in the future, it might happen!
💡 Pro Tip: If someone says "Gǎi tiān," just smile and say "OK!" If they say "Next Tuesday at 12:00," THEN it’s a real date!
29/12/2025
🕵️♂️ Why Taiwanese People Are "Nameless" (At First)
Ever noticed Taiwanese people rarely start with "Hi, I'm Chen"? No, we’re not secret agents—we just have a different social "vibe"!
．The "Middleman" Rule: We usually wait for a mutual friend to introduce us. Introducing yourself can feel a bit too "bold" or "loud."
．Let the Card Talk: In meetings, our business cards do the heavy lifting. Why say the name when it’s already in your hand?
．Titles > Names: We prefer calling people "Manager Chen," "Teacher," or even "Big Brother/Sister." It’s our way of showing respect without getting too personal too fast.
．The Slow Burn: We like to "feel the vibe" through small talk first. Once we’re comfortable, the names will naturally come out!
💡 Pro Tip: If you're confused, just ask: "How should I call you?" (請問怎麼稱呼?). It’s the magic key to breaking the ice!
26/11/2025
MTC Online-Hybrid クラスは、決まった時間に通学できない方でも柔軟に中国語を学べるオンラインプログラムです。
このコースでは、
・2か月間、動画レッスンで自分のペースで学習（NT$7,000）
・台湾時間の午前7時または午後7時に行われるライブ授業に合計5回参加
というハイブリッド形式で、効果的に中国語を習得できます。
修了後テストに合格すると、進学やキャリアに役立つ修了証明書が発行されます。
※第8期セッションのご案内（台湾時間 GMT+8）
● 申し込み締切：2025年11月30日まで
● 非同期動画視聴期限：2026年2月28日まで
■ リアルタイム授業スケジュール
1. 當代中文課程 1-1（第1～5課）
12/3（水）、12/10（水）、12/17（水）、1/7（水）、1/21（水）
■ 授業時間帯（下記から選択できます）
A. 午前 08:00〜09:00（台湾時間）
B. 午後 19:00〜20:00（台湾時間）
■ テスト受験期間
2026年2月1日～2月28日
https://www.mtconline.tw/mtconline/course-Online-Hybrid-ja.php
19/11/2025
【經典教材，全新能量再出發！】
第三版當代第一冊課本、作業&漢字簿自即日起開始販售！
紙本--MTC Store
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1 (3rd edition)
https://business.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/mcart/index.php?route=product/product&path=25&product_id=146
電子書Digital version--Google Play Books （敬請期待）(Coming soon)
