About this episode
The episode explores the inspiring journey of Richard Sears, an American IT engineer who dedicated decades to studying Chinese characters.
Today's Episode: Why would an American IT engineer spend decades studying Chinese characters? In this episode, we explore the story of Richard Sears, better known in China as “Uncle Hanzi”. From a heart attack that changed his life to building a free website that reveals the ancient forms of Chinese characters, his journey is both unexpected and inspiring. If you’ve ever wondered where Chinese characters come from, this episode will change the way you see them. Membership Preview: In next Mao...
People in this episode
Guest: Richard Sears
Topics covered
- Chinese characters
- personal journey
- cultural exploration
- language learning
- inspiration
Keywords
- Chinese characters
- Richard Sears
- Uncle Hanzi
- language learning
- cultural history
- inspiration
- IT engineer
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