Chinese is hard. So why are so many people giving it a try?

Chinese tones, thousands of characters and endless pronunciation mix-ups. Learning Mandarin is no easy task, but that hasn't stopped people from giving it a try! From viral "#Chinamaxxing" trends to Chinese games, movies and dramas, more people are discovering Chinese culture in unexpected ways. CGTN's Nadim shares his own Mandarin-learning struggles, including a hilarious restaurant mix-up involving "salt" and "cigarettes," and explains why learning a language is about much more than just words. What's your funniest Chinese-learning experience? #LearnChinese #MandarinChallenge #Chinamaxxing #ChineseLanguage 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA