Were the Flying Tigers Taught Chinese?346

The Flying Tigers, a group of American volunteer airmen who fought in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II, were not formally taught Chinese as part of their training.

However, many of the Flying Tigers did learn some basic Chinese phrases and words during their time in China. This was primarily due to the fact that they worked closely with Chinese ground troops and civilians, and needed to be able to communicate with them.

The most common Chinese phrases that the Flying Tigers learned were those related to basic communication, such as "hello," "thank you," and "goodbye." They also learned some basic military terms, such as "attack," "defend," and "retreat."

Some of the Flying Tigers also learned more advanced Chinese phrases and vocabulary. This was particularly true for those who were assigned to liaison roles, or who worked closely with Chinese officials.

Overall, the Flying Tigers' knowledge of Chinese was limited. However, the fact that they were able to learn even a few basic phrases and words helped them to build rapport with the Chinese people and to more effectively carry out their mission.

Here are some of the specific Chinese phrases that the Flying Tigers were known to have learned:* Hello: 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
* Thank you: 谢谢 (xièxie)
* Goodbye: 再见 (zàijiàn)
* Attack: 进攻 (gōngjī)
* Defend: 防守 (fángshǒu)
* Retreat: 撤退 (chètuì)

Additional Information* In addition to the Chinese phrases listed above, the Flying Tigers also learned some Chinese songs and customs.
* Some of the Flying Tigers who stayed in China after the war went on to become fluent in Chinese.
* The Flying Tigers' knowledge of Chinese helped them to develop a close relationship with the Chinese people, and to play a vital role in the Allied victory in World War II.

2025-01-25

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