Learn characters by meaning
Every character is a sum of parts.
Start with the 214 radicals, then characters built from them, then words and sentences that use only what you have already learned.
Explore
- LearnShort lessons of eight new characters, in order.
- RadicalsThe 214 building blocks every character is made of.
- CharactersCharacters built from 2, 3, 4 and 5 radicals.
- WordsWords that use only characters you know.
- SentencesBeginner sentences with pinyin and audio.
- ReviewSpaced review of what is due today.
Four ways parts combine
- IdeaBoth parts give meaning.
- SoundOne part gives meaning, one gives sound.
- PointerA mark points at part of a picture.
- ShapeParts match by shape only.