Why Does "Faith" Also Mean "Letter" in Chinese?

【Faith Characters A01 信】

In Chinese, the character 信 (xìn) means both "faith" and "letter." Why would one word carry two completely different meanings? In this video, we explore the story behind this ancient Chinese character and discover how language, culture, and belief are deeply connected. Discover the Beauty of Chinese Characters.

What Does "Light" Look Like in Chinese?

【Faith Characters A04 光】

We see sunlight.

Moonlight.

Firelight.

Lamplight.

But thousands of years ago... What did people see when they created the Chinese character 光? Join me as we trace one simple character back through history—and discover how it still shines today. 

Beauty begins with a sheep?

【Character Families C03 羊 美 羌 姜】

What does a sheep have to do with beauty? The answer is hidden inside a Chinese character that has been evolving for over 3,000 years. In this episode, we'll explore: • Why the character 羊 can mean both sheep and goat. • How ancient Chinese people wrote it. • Why 美 (beauty) contains a sheep. • And what this reveals about the way people understood the world thousands of years ago.

What Does “Hope” Look Like in Chinese?

【Faith Characters A02 望】

Why is the Chinese character for "hope" connected to the moon?