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 51 of 65. Start with one five-character group today. Use the words here first; sentence examples may introduce language you have not studied yet.
301. Event, feature, earnings and organisation
Distinguish a completed earning action from a planned activity.
震
Learn the shape and a useful word
雨 sits above 辰. Compare the covered 辰 with its separate outline.
地震
Show word reading and meaning
dìzhèn
earthquake
地震 means earthquake. The weather-shaped upper component is not an instruction to translate it as rain.
Read a sentence
这次地震震坏了一些房屋。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè cì dì zhèn zhèn huài le yì xiē fáng wū。
This earthquake damaged some houses.
Learn the 15 strokes · write 震
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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征
Learn the shape and a useful word
彳 stands beside 正. Compare 政, which places 正 beside 攵.
特征
Show word reading and meaning
tèzhēng
characteristic; identifying feature
特征 is an identifying feature. One shared feature does not necessarily make two things identical.
Read a sentence
耳朵长是兔子的一个特征。
Show sentence reading and meaning
ěr duo cháng shì tù zi de yí gè tè zhēng。
Long ears are one characteristic of rabbits.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 征
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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挣
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 stands beside 争. Compare the same 争 below 冫 in 净.
挣
Show word reading and meaning
zhèng
earn money through work
挣 is zhèng for earning money through work. Do not replace it with zhēng from words about struggling.
Read a sentence
他利用周末工作挣了一些钱。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā lì yòng zhōu mò gōng zuò zhèng le yì xiē qián。
He earned some money by working at the weekend.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 挣
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.
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政
Learn the shape and a useful word
正 stands beside 攵. Compare 征, which has 彳 beside 正.
政府
Show word reading and meaning
zhèngfǔ
government
政府 is government. The selected word does not itself name a particular country or officeholder.
Read a sentence
当地政府改善了公共交通。
Show sentence reading and meaning
dāng dì zhèng fǔ gǎi shàn le gōng gòng jiāo tōng。
The local government improved public transport.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 政
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.
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织
Learn the shape and a useful word
纟 stands beside 只. Compare the two short lower strokes of 只 with the open lower part of 口.
组织
Show word reading and meaning
zǔzhī
organize; arrange an activity or group
组织 means organise in the selected example. Other uses can name an organisation; read the sentence before choosing the English form.
Read a sentence
我们准备组织一次读书活动。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ men zhǔn bèi zǔ zhī yī cì dú shū huó dòng。
We plan to organize a reading event.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 织
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.
Open this panel to load the model.
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. How is 挣 read when earning money? Which selected word names a characteristic?
Check and learn
Words: 地震 dìzhèn — earthquake; 特征 tèzhēng — characteristic; identifying feature; 挣 zhèng — earn money through work; 政府 zhèngfǔ — government; 组织 zǔzhī — organize; arrange an activity or group. 挣 is zhèng for earning money. 特征 is an identifying feature. 地震 is an earthquake, 政府 government, and 组织 means organise in the selected example.
Try a new context
他周末挣了钱，准备组织一次读书活动。
Which action has happened, and which is planned?
Compare your interpretation
He earned money at the weekend. Organising a reading event is still planned, as 准备 shows. 挣了 reports the earning, while it would be incorrect to infer that the event has already happened.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape contrast, then interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to improve.
302. Execution, copying, treatment and causes
Distinguish carrying out a plan from copying it and treatment from a guaranteed result.
执
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 stands beside 丸. Keep the small dot of 丸 when comparing with 九.
执行
Show word reading and meaning
zhíxíng
carry out; implement a plan, rule, or decision
执行 means carry out a plan, rule or decision. Agreeing to it is different from actually doing it.
Read a sentence
我们下周开始执行这个计划。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ men xià zhōu kāi shǐ zhí xíng zhè ge jì huà。
We will start carrying out this plan next week.
Learn the 6 strokes · write 执
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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制
Learn the shape and a useful word
A narrow 刂 stands on the right. The left has an upper sloping stroke, crossing lines and a lower 巾-like frame.
复制
Show word reading and meaning
fùzhì
copy; make a duplicate
复制 means make a duplicate. It does not necessarily mean understanding or improving the copied content.
Read a sentence
请把这段文字复制到文件里。
Show sentence reading and meaning
qǐng bǎ zhè duàn wén zì fù zhì dào wén jiàn lǐ。
Please copy this text into the file.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 制
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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治
Learn the shape and a useful word
氵 stands beside 台. Compare the right-hand 台 with the lower 厶/口 arrangement in other complete characters.
治疗
Show word reading and meaning
zhìliáo
treat an illness; medical treatment
治疗 means treat an illness. Treatment being given does not by itself establish a cure.
Read a sentence
他正在医院接受治疗。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā zhèng zài yī yuàn jiē shòu zhì liáo。
He is receiving treatment in hospital.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 治
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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致
Learn the shape and a useful word
至 stands beside 攵. Compare the whole 至 with the lower part of 屋.
导致
Show word reading and meaning
dǎozhì
lead to; cause a result, often unwanted
导致 means lead to or cause a result, often an unwanted one. The sentence identifies the cause and consequence.
Read a sentence
长时间不休息可能导致疲劳。
Show sentence reading and meaning
cháng shí jiān bù xiū xī kě néng dǎo zhì pí láo。
Going a long time without rest can lead to fatigue.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 致
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.
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智
Learn the shape and a useful word
知 sits above 日. Compare the upper 知 with the same word written separately.
智慧
Show word reading and meaning
zhìhuì
wisdom; the ability to use knowledge and experience well
智慧 is wisdom in using knowledge and experience well. It is not simply the number of facts recalled.
Read a sentence
她用自己的智慧解决了这个难题。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā yòng zì jǐ de zhì huì jiě jué le zhè ge nán tí。
She used her wisdom to solve this difficult problem.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 智
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. How do 执行 and 复制 differ? Does 治疗 alone establish a cure?
Check and learn
Words: 执行 zhíxíng — carry out; implement a plan, rule, or decision; 复制 fùzhì — copy; make a duplicate; 治疗 zhìliáo — treat an illness; medical treatment; 导致 dǎozhì — lead to; cause a result, often unwanted; 智慧 zhìhuì — wisdom; the ability to use knowledge and experience well. 执行 carries out a plan, while 复制 makes a copy. 治疗 is treatment and does not by itself establish recovery. 导致 gives a cause and result; 智慧 is wisdom.
Try a new context
我复制了计划，还没有开始执行。
Has copying the plan put it into practice? Explain using the two verbs.
Compare your interpretation
No. The plan has been copied, but implementation has not started. 复制 concerns producing a duplicate; 执行 concerns doing what the plan requires.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape contrast, then interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to improve.
303. Locations, a plant and gradual change
Distinguish a gradual process from a single finished action and boiling from frying.
置
Learn the shape and a useful word
罒 sits above 直. Keep the wide top separate from the upper part of 直.
位置
Show word reading and meaning
wèizhì
position; location
位置 means position or location. It differs from an instruction to set or configure something with 设置.
Read a sentence
你能把餐厅的位置发给我吗？
Show sentence reading and meaning
nǐ néng bǎ cān tīng de wèi zhì fā gěi wǒ ma？
Can you send me the restaurant's location?
Learn the 13 strokes · write 置
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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猪
Learn the shape and a useful word
犭 stands beside 者. Compare 绪, which has 纟 beside 者.
猪
Show word reading and meaning
zhū
pig
猪 is pig. The animal name differs from the shared written part 者 in person words.
Read a sentence
农场里养了几头猪。
Show sentence reading and meaning
nóng chǎng lǐ yǎng le jǐ tóu zhū。
The farm keeps a few pigs.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 猪
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.
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竹
Learn the shape and a useful word
Two upright stem-like halves stand side by side, each with a short upper sloping stroke. Compare the full form with the compressed bamboo top in 篮.
竹子
Show word reading and meaning
zhúzi
bamboo
竹子 is bamboo, with neutral zi. It names the plant rather than every object that contains it.
Read a sentence
院子里种着几棵竹子。
Show sentence reading and meaning
yuàn zi lǐ zhòng zhe jǐ kē zhú zi。
There are a few bamboo plants growing in the courtyard.
Learn the 6 strokes · write 竹
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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逐
Learn the shape and a useful word
辶 stands to the left and below 豕. Compare the inner 豕 with the added movement-side strokes.
逐渐
Show word reading and meaning
zhújiàn
gradually; changing little by little
逐渐 describes change little by little. It does not mean a sudden change at one exact instant.
Read a sentence
天气逐渐变暖，花也开了。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tiān qì zhú jiàn biàn nuǎn， huā yě kāi le。
The weather is gradually getting warmer, and the flowers have bloomed too.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 逐
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煮
Learn the shape and a useful word
者 sits above 灬. Compare the same upper 者 beside 犭 in 猪.
煮
Show word reading and meaning
zhǔ
boil; cook in water
煮 means cook in water or boil. It differs from frying in oil with the selected 炸 zhá.
Read a sentence
水开以后，再把面条放进去煮。
Show sentence reading and meaning
shuǐ kāi yǐ hòu， zài bǎ miàn tiáo fàng jìn qù zhǔ。
Once the water boils, put the noodles in to cook.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 煮
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. What do 逐渐 and 煮 mean, and which word names a plant?
Check and learn
Words: 位置 wèizhì — position; location; 猪 zhū — pig; 竹子 zhúzi — bamboo; 逐渐 zhújiàn — gradually; changing little by little; 煮 zhǔ — boil; cook in water. 逐渐 means gradually; 煮 is cook in water or boil. 竹子 names bamboo, 猪 a pig and 位置 a location. 煮 differs from 炸 zhá in hot oil.
Try a new context
水逐渐变热，还没有开，先别把面条放进去煮。
Is the water already boiling, and should the noodles be added now? Use 开 (kāi), boil, for water.
Compare your interpretation
No. The water is gradually becoming hotter but has not boiled yet. The speaker says not to put the noodles in to cook yet. 逐渐 marks a process, not proof that its endpoint has been reached.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape contrast, then interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to improve.
304. A structure, a grasp and a chase
Distinguish catching hold of something from following in an effort to catch it.
筑
Learn the shape and a useful word
A bamboo top sits above 巩, with 工 beside 凡 below. Compare the lower 工 with the upper part of 功.
建筑
Show word reading and meaning
jiànzhù
building; a structure such as a house or office
建筑 is a building or structure in the selected entry. 建造 instead describes constructing it.
Read a sentence
这座建筑已经有一百年的历史。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè zuò jiàn zhù yǐ jīng yǒu yì bǎi nián de lì shǐ。
This building is one hundred years old.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 筑
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抓
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 stands beside 爪. Compare the right-hand 爪 with the more compact upper part in 摇.
抓
Show word reading and meaning
zhuā
grab; catch hold of
抓 means grab or catch hold of. The sentence identifies what is caught or held.
Read a sentence
孩子抓住了我的手。
Show sentence reading and meaning
hái zi zhuā zhù le wǒ de shǒu。
The child took hold of my hand.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 抓
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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状
Learn the shape and a useful word
丬 stands beside 犬. Keep the dot on 犬 and compare it with 大.
形状
Show word reading and meaning
xíngzhuàng
shape
形状 is shape. It differs from 类型, a category that may depend on more than outer form.
Read a sentence
这个盒子的形状像一颗心。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè ge hé zi de xíng zhuàng xiàng yī kē xīn。
This box is shaped like a heart.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 状
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撞
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 stands beside 童. Notice the upper 立 and the dense lower 里 on the right.
撞
Show word reading and meaning
zhuàng
bump into; collide with
撞 means bump or collide. The sentence must tell you what collided; the character alone does not specify fault or injury.
Read a sentence
他不小心撞到了门框。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā bù xiǎo xīn zhuàng dào le mén kuāng。
He accidentally bumped into the doorframe.
Learn the 15 strokes · write 撞
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追
Learn the shape and a useful word
辶 wraps a narrow upright part with two box-like sections. Compare those sections with the simpler 尸 shape.
追
Show word reading and meaning
zhuī
chase; follow in an effort to catch
追 means chase or follow in an effort to catch. It does not by itself establish that the person caught up.
Read a sentence
小狗在院子里追着球跑。
Show sentence reading and meaning
xiǎo gǒu zài yuàn zi lǐ zhuī zhe qiú pǎo。
The puppy ran after the ball in the courtyard.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 追
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.
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. How do 抓 and 追 differ, and what does 建筑 name in its selected entry?
Check and learn
Words: 建筑 jiànzhù — building; a structure such as a house or office; 抓 zhuā — grab; catch hold of; 形状 xíngzhuàng — shape; 撞 zhuàng — bump into; collide with; 追 zhuī — chase; follow in an effort to catch. 抓 is grab or catch hold of; 追 is chase or follow to try to catch. 建筑 names a building or structure, 形状 is shape, and 撞 is bump or collide.
Try a new context
小狗一直追球，但还没抓住。它差点撞到树。
Was the ball caught, and did a collision with the tree happen? Use 差点 (chàdiǎn), almost.
Compare your interpretation
The ball has not been caught. The puppy almost collided with the tree, so the sentence does not report a completed collision. 追 is not proof of 抓住, and 差点撞到 must not be read as 撞到了.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape contrast, then interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to improve.
305. Consulting, posture, colour and prevention
Consider multiple factors without treating consultation as action already taken.
咨
Learn the shape and a useful word
次 sits above 口. Compare 姿, which has 女 below 次.
咨询
Show word reading and meaning
zīxún
consult; ask for information or professional advice
咨询 means consult or ask for information or advice. It does not establish that advice has already been followed.
Read a sentence
报名之前，你可以先咨询课程顾问。
Show sentence reading and meaning
bào míng zhī qián， nǐ kě yǐ xiān zī xún kè chéng gù wèn。
Before enrolling, you can consult a course adviser.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 咨
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姿
Learn the shape and a useful word
次 sits above 女. Compare the lower 女 with the 口 in 咨.
姿势
Show word reading and meaning
zīshì
posture; position of the body
姿势 means posture or a position of the body. It is not the same as the abstract appearance word 外形.
Read a sentence
长时间学习时，要注意坐的姿势。
Show sentence reading and meaning
cháng shí jiān xué xí shí， yào zhù yì zuò de zī shì。
When studying for a long time, pay attention to your sitting posture.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 姿
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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紫
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此 sits above 糸. Compare the lower thread-like part with the side form 纟 in 综.
紫
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zǐ
purple
紫 is purple. Other colour words can add 色, but the selected character can describe the colour in context.
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她挑了一条紫围巾。
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tā tiāo le yī tiáo zǐ wéi jīn。
She chose a purple scarf.
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综
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纟 stands beside 宗. Notice 宀 above 示 within the right-hand part.
综合
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zōnghé
consider together; combine different factors
综合 means consider or combine several factors together. It is not selecting one factor and ignoring the rest.
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我们要综合考虑价格、位置和交通。
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wǒ men yào zōng hé kǎo lǜ jià gé、 wèi zhì hé jiāo tōng。
We need to consider the price, location, and transport together.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 综
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阻
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阝 stands beside 且. Compare the same 且-like outline with the upper part of 县.
阻止
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zǔzhǐ
prevent; stop someone or something from doing something
阻止 means prevent or stop an action. Whether an attempt succeeded depends on the sentence.
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大雨阻止了我们继续前进。
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dà yǔ zǔ zhǐ le wǒ men jì xù qián jìn。
The heavy rain prevented us from going any further.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 阻
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. What do 综合 and 咨询 describe? How does 阻止 differ from merely knowing about a problem?
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Words: 咨询 zīxún — consult; ask for information or professional advice; 姿势 zīshì — posture; position of the body; 紫 zǐ — purple; 综合 zōnghé — consider together; combine different factors; 阻止 zǔzhǐ — prevent; stop someone or something from doing something. 综合 considers several factors together; 咨询 asks for information or advice. 阻止 prevents or stops an action. 姿势 is body posture and 紫 is purple.
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我先咨询了老师，再综合考虑时间和费用，还没有报名。
What information-gathering has happened, what factors matter, and has enrolment happened? Use 费用 (fèiyòng), cost.
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The teacher has been consulted, and time and cost are being considered together. Enrolment has not happened. 咨询 is seeking advice; 综合 considers multiple factors rather than treating one as decisive by itself.
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306. Rules, obstacles, a shore and cost
Read the first HSK 6 starter words alongside rules and distinguish an obstacle from a completed failure.
醉
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酉 stands beside 卒. Compare the lower 十 below two 人-like middle parts on the right.
醉
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zuì
drunk; affected by alcohol
醉 means affected by alcohol, not merely having a drink in front of someone.
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他喝醉了，朋友送他回家。
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tā hē zuì le， péng you sòng tā huí jiā。
He got drunk, and his friend took him home.
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遵
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辶 wraps 尊. Look for 酉 above 寸 within 尊.
遵守
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zūnshǒu
follow; comply with rules or an agreement
遵守 means follow a rule or agreement. Knowing a rule is different from complying with it.
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请遵守图书馆的规定。
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qǐng zūn shǒu tú shū guǎn de guī dìng。
Please follow the library rules.
Learn the 15 strokes · write 遵
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碍
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石 stands beside 日 above horizontal strokes and 寸. Compare the right-hand 寸 with the lower part of 寻.
障碍
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zhàng’ài
obstacle; something that prevents progress
障碍 is an obstacle to progress. The apostrophe in zhàng’ài separates two syllables; the word does not fuse them into one.
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语言不应该成为交流的障碍。
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yǔ yán bù yīng gāi chéng wéi jiāo liú de zhàng ài。
Language should not become a barrier to communication.
Learn the 13 strokes · write 碍
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岸
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山 sits above 厂 and 干. Compare the lower 干 with the 斤 in 近.
岸
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àn
shore; bank of a river or lake
岸 is a shore or the bank of a river or lake. It is not limited to the coast of a sea.
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我们坐在湖岸边，看着远处的船。
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wǒ men zuò zài hú àn biān， kàn zhe yuǎn chù de chuán。
We sat by the lakeshore and watched the boats in the distance.
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昂
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日 sits above a lower part ending with 卩 on the right. Contrast this with the 子 below 亠 and 口 in 享.
昂贵
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ángguì
expensive; costing a great deal
昂贵 means expensive. It describes cost, not simply the physical height suggested by some other uses of 昂.
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这家餐厅的菜很昂贵，我们换一家吧。
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zhè jiā cān tīng de cài hěn áng guì， wǒ men huàn yī jiā ba。
The food at this restaurant is expensive. Let's choose another place.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 昂
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. Which selected word means expensive, and what does 障碍 describe? Read 岸 with its separate syllable.
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Words: 醉 zuì — drunk; affected by alcohol; 遵守 zūnshǒu — follow; comply with rules or an agreement; 障碍 zhàng’ài — obstacle; something that prevents progress; 岸 àn — shore; bank of a river or lake; 昂贵 ángguì — expensive; costing a great deal. 昂贵 means expensive; 障碍 is an obstacle to progress, with the syllables zhàng and ài separated by an apostrophe. 岸 àn is shore or bank. 遵守 is complying with rules and 醉 being affected by alcohol.
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机票太昂贵了，但我们还在想办法，不把它当作无法解决的障碍。
Have the travellers already abandoned the trip? Use 无法解决 (wúfǎ jiějué), impossible to solve.
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No. The cost is high, but they are still looking for ways forward and do not regard it as an impossible obstacle. 昂贵 states the cost problem; 障碍 does not itself prove that progress has ended.
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Tomorrow, mix these five with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape contrast, then interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and name one detail to improve.
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