Chinese competitions

[82riceballs]

I'm wondering if there are any Chinese-writing competitions in the US for young people (ie children and teens).

Well, I bet there are competitions in Chinese schools, but you know the story- the stereotypical kids who go to Chinese schools suck, and that's the naked truth. It's also the reason why a lot of ABC's speak abominable Chinese and probably can't write it (and even if they do, it's American-Chinese, all curvy and disgustingly unharmonious EEEEEEEWWWWW!!!!). No offense, though. I'm an ABC too. I'm just disgusted that a lot of ABC's can't work harder to improve their native language- it's their culture, for pete's sake!

Ok, enough of my ranting...

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[BrandeX]

I am American. My ancestors, like most inhabitants, came from another country, in my case Germany. I can't speak a lick of german, read anything written in german, and only know a few basics of the country. It's pretty common for anyone here who is born in this country to not care about some place their parents or grandparents or such may have come from. We are "Americans" first, genealogical research is more of a hobby for some.

[82riceballs]

i apologize... i was just really ticked off at this girl (1st place in her chinese class) in this summer Chinese class I went to, who thought that she was better than me and showed off 24/7 (when in reality, she wasn't better than me). no hard feelings, i hope.

i respect that other's are not so interested in their native background and probably don't have time to study their mother tongue. in fact, people like me should probably focus more on biology and physics (since that's what looks good on the college transcript, and pays more in the sense of jobs, agreed? ).

Now that I'm back on the subject of college transcripts, are there any Chinese competitions out there for the edacious (not to mention quasi-nerdy) student which would look exceedingly impressive on resumes?

[Xiao Kui]

the stereotypical kids who go to Chinese schools suck, and that's the naked truth. It's also the reason why a lot of ABC's speak abominable Chinese and probably can't write it

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in fact, people like me should probably focus more on biology and physics (since that's what looks good on the college transcript, and pays more in the sense of jobs, agreed? ).

Make up your mind, do you want to help perpetuate stereotypes or not?

Take the HSK and then flaunt your score. I doubt it will mean much to most people, but no less than a winged-victory trophy from some obscure Chinese competition somewhere.

[82riceballs]

hmmm.... what if i learn traditional chinese? are there any tests in taiwan?

but that is a good idea!

[chenpv]

You have just missed a composition competition. Keep track of it if you want to join next year.

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[heifeng]

I agree with xiao kui upstairs. soon you can just sign up to take the written portion of the HSK now and then prove yourself. At least most academic institutions (at least the Chinese programs offered at them should be familiar with the HSK) You can take the HSK in traditional too....maybe you wanna try to read the website: www.hsk.org.cn

[82riceballs]

gee, thanks!

[82riceballs]

can you take the hsk in the united states?