Two Chinese Characters

| | 2CC #1: How to Pronounce Beijing | 2CC #2: Jiayou | 2CC #3: Olympic Cities

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Two Chinese Characters: Olympic Cities

In addition to Beijing, six other Chinese cities are hosting Olympic competitions. The Two Chinese Characters (2CC) take you on a brief tour.

The Two Chinese Characters are John B. Weinstein & Carsey Yee. Video produced by Jamie Ciocco.

Two Chinese Characters: Jiayou 加油! How to Cheer in Chinese

The 2CC explain the multiple meanings of the word "jiayou" 加油 and teach you how to cheer in Chinese. Learn the Official Chinese Cheer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, complete with 'civilized hand gestures' authorized by the PRC government.

The Two Chinese Characters are John B. Weinstein & Carsey Yee. Video produced by Jamie Ciocco.

Two Chinese Characters: How to Pronounce Beijing

This instructional video teaches the proper English pronunciation of "Beijing" based on modern standard Mandarin Chinese. It also describes the two Chinese characters that make up the name "Beijing"-- China's capital city and host of the 2008 summer Olympics.

The Two Chinese Characters are John B. Weinstein & Carsey Yee. Video produced by Jamie Ciocco.