Being able to read Chinese, even if is dumbed-down stories for beginners and I still have to look words up every few sentences. But it feels like I’ve stumbled upon a door to a whole new universe.
Tiger Riding for Beginners
Traveling Poet Philosopher & Occasional Wiseacre
Tiger Riding for Beginners 
Learning Chinese, even at the beginner level, is like discovering a hidden doorway to an entirely new universe. 🌏✨ Every word you recognize, every sentence you piece together, brings you closer to the culture, history, and soul of a billion people.
Don’t ever think “beginner stories” are small—they are the strongest foundation you can build. Each time you look up a word, you’re sharpening your memory and teaching your brain to think in a new rhythm. What feels slow today will one day flow effortlessly, and you’ll realize how far you’ve traveled.
This excitement you feel now is priceless—it’s proof that you’re not just studying a language, you’re stepping into a living world. 🚪📖 Celebrate every little win, because those wins are the stepping stones to fluency.
👉 What was the first Chinese phrase or story that made you feel this “new world” magic? 🌸
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I’ve been reading a serialized, simplified, and abridged version of “Journey to the West” — i.e. the Sun Wukong story.
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