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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 13 MIN

246 - Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability

from Hacking Chinese Podcast · host Olle Linge

Digital dictionaries make reading Chinese easier, but they might also prevent you from learning essential strategies. Let's have a look at why using a good dictionary can be bad for your reading ability!#learnchinese #reading #dictionary #digital #strategiesLink to article: Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-using-a-good-dictionary-can-be-bad-for-your-chinese-reading-ability/The new paperless revolution in Chinese reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-paperless-revolution-in-chinese-reading/Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3: Using what you already know to aid listening comprehension in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-3-using-what-you-already-know-to-aid-listening-comprehension-in-chinese/8 great ways to scaffold your Chinese listening and reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/8-great-ways-scaffold-chinese-learning/Related reading: Pinyin over characters: The crippling crutch (Mandarin Companion): https://mandarincompanion.com/blog/pinyin-over-characters-the-crippling-crutch/More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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