Chinese course / Character learning
Start recognising Chinese characters
Start with five characters, then stop and revisit them tomorrow. Read the useful word aloud, notice one detail in its shape, and cover the help before trying again. You can keep learning spoken Chinese while character recognition develops.
New to pinyin? First try sounds and pinyin. The character foundations lesson explains characters, words and components.
How to practise without rushing
- Look at one character and its useful word. Use the help as often as you need today.
- Close the help. Try saying the word and recalling its meaning. If it is new, reopen the model and try again later.
- Tomorrow, mix yesterday's five with a few new ones. Spend extra time on shapes you confuse.
- For handwriting, open the stroke panel and follow the model. Copy once carefully on paper, then cover it and write once from memory. Compare the shape and proportions; repeated copying alone does not check recall.
Recognition, pronunciation, typing and handwriting are separate skills. Practise the one you need. Shape cues help you distinguish characters; stroke panels show how to form them. A component clue is not a guaranteed meaning or reading.
Pinyin may show the usual tone of 一 or 不. Their spoken tones can change in a sentence. The foundation lesson on tone changes explains how to say these changes.
This sequence is arranged for learning, not by syllabus level. It teaches 1940 simplified characters in useful words, including the shared HSK 1–2 handwriting targets. The readings below apply to those words; some characters have other readings. Use the stroke panels when handwriting is your goal.
Page 31 of 65. Start with one five-character group today. Use the words here first; sentence examples may introduce language you have not studied yet.
181. Damage, fruit, ordinary things and relatives
Learn a full fruit name and distinguish giving up from damage.
破
Learn the shape and a useful word
石 is beside 皮. Compare with 波, which has 氵 instead of 石.
破
Show word reading and meaning
pò
broken; torn or damaged
破 can describe something broken or damaged. Check which thing and what kind of damage the sentence describes.
Read a sentence
这个袋子破了，不能用了。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè ge dài zi pò le， bù néng yòng le。
This bag is torn and can no longer be used.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 破
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葡
Learn the shape and a useful word
艹 sits over a wrapped lower section containing 甫. Compare it with the second character 萄.
葡萄
Show word reading and meaning
pútao
grape; grapes
葡萄 has neutral tao in this entry. Learn the two-character fruit name together.
Read a sentence
这些葡萄很甜。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè xiē pú tao hěn tián。
These grapes are very sweet.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 葡
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普
Learn the shape and a useful word
An upper pair of spreading strokes and horizontal strokes sit above 日.
普通
Show word reading and meaning
pǔtōng
ordinary; common, without a special distinction
普通 means ordinary or general. 普通话 is a longer, different word; do not automatically expand every 普通 into it.
Read a sentence
这是一家普通的饭馆。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè shì yī jiā pǔ tōng de fàn guǎn。
This is an ordinary restaurant.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 普
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戚
Learn the shape and a useful word
The inside of the sloping outer outline has 小-like lower strokes; compare with the 口 inside 咸.
亲戚
Show word reading and meaning
qīnqi
relative; family member related by birth or marriage
亲戚 means relatives and has neutral qi. Do not add a full first tone to the second syllable here.
Read a sentence
春节的时候，亲戚们常来我家。
Show sentence reading and meaning
chūn jié de shí hou， qīn qi men cháng lái wǒ jiā。
Relatives often visit our home at Chinese New Year.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 戚
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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弃
Learn the shape and a useful word
The top cap and small central shape sit above 廾; keep the open lower spreading strokes.
放弃
Show word reading and meaning
fàngqì
give up; abandon a plan or activity
放弃 means give up or abandon. The context identifies what is being given up and whether the action is complete.
Read a sentence
这道题很难，但我不想放弃。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè dào tí hěn nán， dàn wǒ bù xiǎng fàng qì。
This question is difficult, but I do not want to give up.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 弃
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. What is the second syllable of 葡萄, and what does 放弃 describe?
Check and learn
Words: 破 pò — broken; torn or damaged; 葡萄 pútao — grape; grapes; 普通 pǔtōng — ordinary; common, without a special distinction; 亲戚 qīnqi — relative; family member related by birth or marriage; 放弃 fàngqì — give up; abandon a plan or activity. 葡萄 is pútao with neutral tao. 放弃 describes giving up or abandoning something; it is not itself a description of a broken object.
Try a new context
我没有放弃，只是换了一个普通的方法。
Has the speaker abandoned the task?
Compare your interpretation
No. They explicitly deny giving up and say they changed to an ordinary method.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, close the help and recall each selected word. Recheck a confused shape or word reading, then interpret the new sentence again. If practising handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to change.
182. Documents, apology, strength and actions
Separate similar sounds and keep a document distinct from an application outcome.
签
Learn the shape and a useful word
The bamboo-style ⺮ top is above 佥. Compare the lower part with 检, which has 木 at the left.
签证
Show word reading and meaning
qiānzhèng
visa; permission documented for entry or a stay
签证 means a visa. Possessing one document does not automatically establish permission for every activity or destination.
Read a sentence
旅行前，我需要申请签证。
Show sentence reading and meaning
lǚ xíng qián， wǒ xū yào shēn qǐng qiān zhèng。
I need to apply for a visa before travelling.
Learn the 13 strokes · write 签
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歉
Learn the shape and a useful word
兼 is on the left and 欠 on the right. Keep the long right-hand slant in 欠.
道歉
Show word reading and meaning
dàoqiàn
apologise; offer an apology
道歉 is to apologize; 抱歉 can express being sorry. These are related but do different jobs in a sentence.
Read a sentence
我因为迟到向老师道歉。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ yīn wèi chí dào xiàng lǎo shī dào qiàn。
I apologised to the teacher for being late.
Learn the 14 strokes · write 歉
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强
Learn the shape and a useful word
弓 is on the left; the right-hand section includes 口 above 虫.
强
Show word reading and meaning
qiáng
strong; powerful; able, in this use
The selected word is qiáng, strong. Other words can use different readings of this character.
Read a sentence
这支球队很强。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè zhī qiú duì hěn qiáng。
This team is very strong.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 强
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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敲
Learn the shape and a useful word
高 stands beside the small 攴 strokes. Compare 高 alone with the full wider character.
敲
Show word reading and meaning
qiāo
knock; tap on something
敲 means to knock or tap. The object and manner come from the rest of the sentence.
Read a sentence
进去以前，请先敲门。
Show sentence reading and meaning
jìn qù yǐ qián， qǐng xiān qiāo mén。
Please knock before going in.
Learn the 14 strokes · write 敲
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桥
Learn the shape and a useful word
木 is on the left and 乔 on the right. Compare the right side with 乔 alone.
桥
Show word reading and meaning
qiáo
bridge
桥 means a bridge. A crossing may be described using the classifier 座, which appears later in this sequence.
Read a sentence
河上有一座桥。
Show sentence reading and meaning
hé shàng yǒu yī zuò qiáo。
There is a bridge over the river.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 桥
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. How do 桥 and 敲 differ in shape and meaning?
Check and learn
Words: 签证 qiānzhèng — visa; permission documented for entry or a stay; 道歉 dàoqiàn — apologise; offer an apology; 强 qiáng — strong; powerful; able, in this use; 敲 qiāo — knock; tap on something; 桥 qiáo — bridge. 桥 has 木 and names a bridge; 敲 has 高 with 攴 and means knock or tap. The selected readings are qiáo and qiāo.
Try a new context
过桥以后，请轻轻敲门。
What should happen first, and how should the knocking be done?
Compare your interpretation
Crossing the bridge comes first. The instruction then asks for gentle knocking at the door.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, close the help and recall each selected word. Recheck a confused shape or word reading, then interpret the new sentence again. If practising handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to change.
183. Chocolate, relatives, an instrument and youth
Use the complete word instead of interpreting each character independently.
巧
Learn the shape and a useful word
工 is beside a turning upper stroke and lower hook. Compare 巧 with the more enclosed 号.
巧克力
Show word reading and meaning
qiǎokèlì
chocolate
巧克力 is a borrowed word meaning chocolate. Do not translate 巧 separately as clever within it.
Read a sentence
这块巧克力有点儿苦。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè kuài qiǎo kè lì yǒu diǎnr kǔ。
This chocolate is a little bitter.
Learn the 5 strokes · write 巧
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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切
Learn the shape and a useful word
七 is on the left and 刀 on the right. Compare the narrow gap between the two parts.
一切
Show word reading and meaning
yíqiè
everything; all the things or circumstances under discussion
In 一切 the second syllable is qiè, not the qiē reading used for cutting. The recorded word reading is yíqiè.
Read a sentence
出发前，我检查了一切。
Show sentence reading and meaning
chū fā qián， wǒ jiǎn chá le yí qiè。
I checked everything before setting off.
Learn the 4 strokes · write 切
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亲
Learn the shape and a useful word
A 立-like upper section sits above a 木-like lower group of strokes.
亲戚
Show word reading and meaning
qīnqi
relative; family member related by birth or marriage
亲戚 is relatives. It does not identify exactly which family relationship is meant.
Read a sentence
春节的时候，亲戚们常来我家。
Show sentence reading and meaning
chūn jié de shí hou， qīn qi men cháng lái wǒ jiā。
Relatives often visit our home at Chinese New Year.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 亲
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琴
Learn the shape and a useful word
Two 王-shaped parts sit above 今. Keep both upper parts and the dot inside 今.
钢琴
Show word reading and meaning
gāngqín
piano
钢琴 is a piano, a particular instrument. The character 琴 also appears in other instrument names.
Read a sentence
她每天练习弹钢琴。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā měi tiān liàn xí tán gāng qín。
She practises playing the piano every day.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 琴
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青
Learn the shape and a useful word
The upper crossed strokes sit above a 月-shaped lower section. Compare with 清, which adds 氵.
青年
Show word reading and meaning
qīngnián
young adult; young people as a group
青年 means young people or youth. Do not translate 青 separately as a colour in this word.
Read a sentence
这位青年喜欢研究科学。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè wèi qīng nián xǐ huan yán jiū kē xué。
This young person enjoys studying science.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 青
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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The writing check compares your strokes with this model. A completed trace is practice, rather than proof of independent handwriting. Your strokes stay on this page.
The model's font shape can differ from the reading font. Compare stroke structure and proportions rather than font styling.
Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. Is 巧 in 巧克力 a separate claim that the chocolate is clever?
Check and learn
Words: 巧克力 qiǎokèlì — chocolate; 一切 yíqiè — everything; all the things or circumstances under discussion; 亲戚 qīnqi — relative; family member related by birth or marriage; 钢琴 gāngqín — piano; 青年 qīngnián — young adult; young people as a group. No. 巧克力 is a borrowed word meaning chocolate. Its characters are read together as that word.
Try a new context
这位青年一边弹钢琴，一边等亲戚来。
Who is playing, and who are they waiting for?
Compare your interpretation
The young person is playing piano while waiting for relatives. The sentence does not identify a specific family relationship.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, close the help and recall each selected word. Recheck a confused shape or word reading, then interpret the new sentence again. If practising handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to change.
184. Celebration, collecting and contrast
Distinguish a lack, an unexpected result and correctness.
庆
Learn the shape and a useful word
广 surrounds 大. Compare the open lower-right side with a fully enclosed box.
庆祝
Show word reading and meaning
qìngzhù
celebrate an occasion or achievement
庆祝 is to celebrate an event or achievement; identify what is being celebrated.
Read a sentence
我们一起庆祝姐姐毕业。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ men yì qǐ qìng zhù jiě jie bì yè。
We are celebrating my older sister's graduation together.
Learn the 6 strokes · write 庆
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取
Learn the shape and a useful word
耳 is on the left and 又 on the right. Compare the two sides with 职, which has 只 at the right.
取
Show word reading and meaning
qǔ
get; collect; take something from a place
取 means to take or collect in this entry. Permission and the object still depend on the sentence.
Read a sentence
我去车站取票。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ qù chē zhàn qǔ piào。
I am going to the station to collect my ticket.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 取
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缺
Learn the shape and a useful word
缶 is on the left and 夬 on the right. Keep the open top and lower strokes of 缶 distinct from 木.
缺少
Show word reading and meaning
quēshǎo
lack; not have enough of something
缺少 means lack or be short of. It is not the same as having none at all unless the context says so.
Read a sentence
这篇作文缺少具体的例子。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè piān zuò wén quē shǎo jù tǐ de lì zi。
This composition lacks specific examples.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 缺
Watch the direction and order. Use “Next stroke” to go slowly, then try writing with the model hidden. On paper, copy once, cover the model, write once, and compare.
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却
Learn the shape and a useful word
去 is beside the narrow 卩 shape. Contrast the right side with the much wider 缺.
却
Show word reading and meaning
què
but; yet; shows a result contrary to expectation
却 introduces a contrast or an unexpected result; it is not an automatic word-for-word replacement for every English but.
Read a sentence
我带了伞，却忘了带雨衣。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ dài le sǎn， què wàng le dài yǔ yī。
I brought an umbrella but forgot my raincoat.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 却
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确
Learn the shape and a useful word
石 is on the left and 角 on the right. Compare with 硬, which has 更 at the right.
正确
Show word reading and meaning
zhèngquè
correct; right
正确 means correct. It describes correctness rather than how easy a task was.
Read a sentence
这个答案是正确的。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè ge dá àn shì zhèng què de。
This answer is correct.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 确
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. Which word means lack, and which introduces a contrast?
Check and learn
Words: 庆祝 qìngzhù — celebrate an occasion or achievement; 取 qǔ — get; collect; take something from a place; 缺少 quēshǎo — lack; not have enough of something; 却 què — but; yet; shows a result contrary to expectation; 正确 zhèngquè — correct; right. 缺少 means lack or be short of; 却 introduces a contrast or unexpected result. 正确 describes correctness.
Try a new context
我们缺少时间，却仍然完成了任务。
What was limited, and did that prevent completion?
Compare your interpretation
Time was limited, but the task was still completed. 却 marks the contrast rather than a cancellation.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, close the help and recall each selected word. Recheck a confused shape or word reading, then interpret the new sentence again. If practising handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to change.
185. Pollution, interruption and continuing a task
Contrast 扔 and 仍 without treating a changed left side as a minor detail.
染
Learn the shape and a useful word
氵 and 九 are above 木. Notice that the upper-right 九 has no extra dot like 丸.
污染
Show word reading and meaning
wūrǎn
pollute; pollution
污染 is pollution or to pollute. A visible water-side component does not limit the word to water pollution.
Read a sentence
我们应该减少空气污染。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ men yīng gāi jiǎn shǎo kōng qì wū rǎn。
We should reduce air pollution.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 染
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扰
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 is beside 尤. Keep the dot in 尤 and compare with 优, whose left side is 亻.
打扰
Show word reading and meaning
dǎrǎo
disturb; interrupt someone
打扰 means to disturb or interrupt. It often appears in polite expressions; the whole context gives its social force.
Read a sentence
对不起，打扰一下，请问车站在哪儿？
Show sentence reading and meaning
duì bu qǐ， dǎ rǎo yí xià， qǐng wèn chē zhàn zài nǎr？
Sorry to interrupt; could you tell me where the station is?
Learn the 7 strokes · write 扰
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任
Learn the shape and a useful word
亻 stands beside 壬. Compare the right-hand slant with the level bars of 王.
任务
Show word reading and meaning
rènwu
task; an assigned piece of work
任务 means a task or assignment. Its second syllable is neutral wu in this entry.
Read a sentence
我们今天的任务是读懂这篇课文。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ men jīn tiān de rèn wu shì dú dǒng zhè piān kè wén。
Our task today is to understand this passage.
Learn the 6 strokes · write 任
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扔
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 is on the left and 乃 on the right. Compare the left side directly with 仍.
扔
Show word reading and meaning
rēng
throw; throw away
扔 rēng is to throw. Do not confuse it with 仍 réng, still.
Read a sentence
请不要乱扔垃圾。
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qǐng bú yào luàn rēng lā jī。
Please do not drop litter.
Learn the 5 strokes · write 扔
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仍
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亻 stands beside 乃. 扔 has 扌 in the same position instead.
仍然
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réngrán
still; the situation has not changed
仍然 means still or as before. It marks continuation, not a new beginning.
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今天下雨，他仍然去跑步。
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jīn tiān xià yǔ， tā réng rán qù pǎo bù。
It is raining today, but he still goes running.
Learn the 4 strokes · write 仍
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. How do 扔 and 仍 differ in sound and meaning?
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Words: 污染 wūrǎn — pollute; pollution; 打扰 dǎrǎo — disturb; interrupt someone; 任务 rènwu — task; an assigned piece of work; 扔 rēng — throw; throw away; 仍然 réngrán — still; the situation has not changed. 扔 rēng means throw; 仍 in 仍然 réngrán means still. Their left sides are 扌 and 亻 respectively.
Try a new context
他仍然在做任务，请先不要打扰他。
Is the task over, and what is the listener asked to avoid?
Compare your interpretation
He is still doing the task. The listener is asked not to disturb him for now.
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Tomorrow, close the help and recall each selected word. Recheck a confused shape or word reading, then interpret the new sentence again. If practising handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to change.
186. Entering, walking, forests and feelings
Keep a selected reading and distinguish a small degree from a complete change.
入
Learn the shape and a useful word
Two sloping strokes meet high up. Compare their relative lengths and meeting point with 人.
进入
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jìnrù
enter; go into
进入 is to enter. The target is 入, not the similar-looking 人 meaning person.
Read a sentence
请排好队再进入教室。
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qǐng pái hǎo duì zài jìn rù jiào shì。
Please line up before entering the classroom.
Learn the 2 strokes · write 入
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散
Learn the shape and a useful word
The left has stacked horizontal strokes over a 月-like section; 攵 is separate at the right.
散步
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sànbù
take a walk; walk for pleasure
散步 is sànbù, to take a walk. Do not replace this word's sàn with another reading of 散.
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晚饭以后，我们出去散步。
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wǎn fàn yǐ hòu， wǒ men chū qù sàn bù。
We go out for a walk after dinner.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 散
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森
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Three 木 shapes form a triangle, with one above two.
森林
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sēnlín
forest
森林 means forest. The two characters belong together in this selected word.
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这片森林里有很多鸟。
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zhè piàn sēn lín lǐ yǒu hěn duō niǎo。
There are many birds in this forest.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 森
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伤
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亻 is at the left; on the right a short upper pair of strokes sits above 力.
伤心
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shāngxīn
sad; hurt emotionally
伤心 describes being sad or heartbroken, rather than necessarily having a physical injury.
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听到这个消息，她很伤心。
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tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi， tā hěn shāng xīn。
She was very sad to hear this news.
Learn the 6 strokes · write 伤
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稍
Learn the shape and a useful word
禾 is beside 肖. Compare the same right side in 消, which has 氵 instead.
稍微
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shāowēi
a little; slightly, when describing a degree
稍微 means slightly or a little. It changes the degree of the description or action that follows.
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这件上衣稍微有点儿大。
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zhè jiàn shàng yī shāo wēi yǒu diǎnr dà。
This top is slightly too big.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 稍
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. How is 散 read in 散步, and what does 稍微 add?
Check and learn
Words: 进入 jìnrù — enter; go into; 散步 sànbù — take a walk; walk for pleasure; 森林 sēnlín — forest; 伤心 shāngxīn — sad; hurt emotionally; 稍微 shāowēi — a little; slightly, when describing a degree. 散步 is sànbù, taking a walk. 稍微 means slightly and changes the degree of an action or description.
Try a new context
散步以后，她的心情稍微好了一点。
Does the sentence say the mood became completely good?
Compare your interpretation
No. The improvement is slight. The sentence does not claim a complete recovery or explain every cause.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, close the help and recall each selected word. Recheck a confused shape or word reading, then interpret the new sentence again. If practising handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to change.
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Models: Hanzi Writer Data, derived from Make Me a Hanzi. Copyright © 1999 Arphic Technology Co., Ltd. Data is provided without warranty and may be redistributed under the Arphic Public License. Renderer: MIT license.