The Character Project
yinaThe Character Project is a growing collection of translated Chinese characters, as explained and told through personal stories and life lessons.
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a taste of something new
Hello there, yina here 👋
I’ve never tried writing directly to you before, so beg pardon if this feels strange — if it does, just know it also feels strange for me as well. But I assume all things new tend to feel this way.
And that’s exa...
好奇 (hàoqí) / digital sonder
In Tokyo there was a cafe up on Roppongi Hills called Tully’s Coffee. It sat parallel to a busy, elevated highway with patio chairs facing the street. Countless streams of people walked by.
I used to love sitting there. It provided ample...
孝顺 (xiàoshùn) / window panes in a Korean church
I never grew up with God.
Growing up in China, there wasn't much emphasis on religion. Apparently imperialism and the Monroe Doctrine did not reach the Middle Kingdom as effectively as other parts of Asia. But now, at least once a year, l...
流产 (liúchǎn) / the cutting room floor
For every character analysis, I set a word count and time limit when drafting. This helps me focus my writing and ideas.
Because of these constraints, I have to leave so much historical and social context – and nuance – of each character...
吃苦 (chīkǔ) / for amara
I was four months pregnant when I decided to start this project. I am six months and one week pregnant as I draft this piece.
It will be a baby girl.
So far, she seems to like the taste of dates and pickles. Kosher dill pickles, only. An...
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