303 - Learn Chinese by playing Chinese chess (象棋, xiàngqí)

303 - Learn Chinese by playing Chinese chess (象棋, xiàngqí)

From Hacking Chinese Podcast by Olle Linge

May 24, 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 303

About this episode

This episode explores how playing Chinese chess can enhance the learning of the Chinese language and culture.

Chinese chess, or 象棋 (xiàngqí), is more than a classic strategy game. It’s a fun, practical way into Chinese language and culture. #learnchinese #xiangqi #chinesechess Link to article: Learn Chinese by playing Chinese chess (象棋, xiàngqí): https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-by-playing-chinese-chess-xiangqi/ Learn Chinese by playing Mahjong 麻將 (májiàng): https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-by-playing-mahjong-%e9%ba%bb%e5%b0%87-majiang/ Pieces and how they move (in Chinese): https://www.zh.xiangqi.com/pieces-and-moves 10 ways of using games to learn and teach Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-ways-using-games-learn-teach-chinese More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

People in this episode

Host: Olle Linge

Topics covered

  • Chinese chess
  • language learning
  • Chinese culture
  • strategy games
  • education

Keywords

  • learn Chinese
  • Chinese chess
  • 象棋
  • language learning
  • Mahjong
  • games
  • education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hacking Chinese, Zh.xiangqi

Books & works: Chinese chess, 象棋, Mahjong, 麻將

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