In this episode of "My Stories of Chinese Characters", Uncle Hanzi and Adam arrive in southwest China's Chengdu, a global food capital. What do they experience? What makes Adam scream?

In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam talk about the port city of Quanzhou and how they found their visit to be mind-blowing! The two travelers share their feelings of homesickness and their purposes toward life. You will also find the results of their exploration of Chinese characters related to buildings or houses.

In this episode, Uncle Hanzi and Adam come to Quanzhou, where they visit "Quanzhou Ancient House"; experience "Dehua White Porcelain"; go to sea with fishermen; feel the Chinese people's obsession and nostalgia for "home" and "homeland".

This season, Uncle Hanzi and Adam set out to explore a real China from the perspective of Chinese characters in the daily life of the Chinese people.

The Chinese language is considered one of the most difficult languages, attracting millions of new learners every year. Uncle Hanzi will speak with foreign students, talk about the difficulties they face and share some tips.

Humans have always been curious about the future. The Chinese word 占卜 vividly reflects how the ancient Chinese practiced it. Uncle Hanzi will explore the origin of Chinese divination and discuss with an expert the philosophy behind it.

Do you enjoy hip-hop and its drumbeats? The drumbeat is the lifeblood of music as it controls the rhythm and expresses the emotion. Drum has always been an important instrument in China. Drums dictate the rhythm of battle and motivate soldiers. Uncle Hanzi will play drums and explore its charm.

Different people prefer different things. The choice of food comes from the climate and environment and reflects lifestyles and traditions. Uncle Hanzi will share his experience of food in China and Chinese food culture.

Happy Chinese New Year and best wishes for the Year of the Ox! Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival, the most important festival in China, through various means. They often worship their ancestors, decorate their house and cook a big dinner for the New Year's Eve. This year, Uncle Hanzi will celebrate it with Aunt Wu and her family, sending New Year wishes to you. He will also share some interesting stories.

As we all know, the concept of marriage in China is quite different from that in the West. For Chinese people, marriage is an important event and people need to do a lot of preparation. In this episode, Uncle Hanzi will tell you something about the pictograph of "marriage" and discuss the unique concepts and culture of marriage in China.