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Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
You recognise 谢谢 on a menu but can't recall it at the till. The problem isn't memory—it's how you review. Here's a retrieval-first routine that makes Mandarin vocabulary stick.
Oct 4, 2026 · 7 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
Stop memorising 214 radicals. Learn the 20 components that actually appear in signs, menus and forms — with real characters, a branching dialogue and a 7-day plan.
Oct 3, 2026 · 9 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
Decide what to handwrite, type, or just recognise in Chinese based on your daily life in China, exams, memory, and time. A practical, no-nonsense guide for adult beginners.
Oct 3, 2026 · 8 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
Chinese text has no spaces, so beginners must learn to spot word boundaries. This guide shows how to use grammar patterns, familiar chunks, and temporary spacing to read real sentences.
Oct 3, 2026 · 8 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
Stop mixing up 未, 末, 土, 士 and other look-alike Chinese characters. A feature-first method using position, proportion, words, and context—plus a 7-day plan.
Oct 2, 2026 · 7 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
A needs-based system for building 500 usable Chinese words: organize by actions and places, retrieve weekly, delete what you don't use. Includes a 7-day plan.
Oct 2, 2026 · 8 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
A recognition-first method for remembering useful characters without turning every study session into handwriting drills.
Sep 29, 2026 · 6 min
Chinese Characters and Vocabulary
Thirty high-frequency words that make menus, signs, and everyday labels less mysterious.
Sep 28, 2026 · 6 min
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