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 57 of 65. Start with one five-character group today. Use the words here first; sentence examples may introduce language you have not studied yet.
337. Glue, chilli and anxiety
Distinguish an uncertain feeling from an established outcome.
胶
Learn the shape and a useful word
月 stands beside 交. Compare the same right side beside 木 in 校.
胶水
Show word reading and meaning
jiāoshuǐ
glue
胶水 is glue, not ordinary drinking water inferred from 水 alone.
Read a sentence
这瓶胶水可以用来粘纸。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè píng jiāo shuǐ kě yǐ yòng lái zhān zhǐ。
This glue can be used to stick paper together.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 胶
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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椒
Learn the shape and a useful word
木 stands beside 叔. Compare the whole 叔 with the upper part of 督.
辣椒
Show word reading and meaning
làjiāo
chilli pepper
辣椒 is chilli pepper. The sentence specifies quantity or use; the word alone does not measure heat.
Read a sentence
这道菜放了很多辣椒。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè dào cài fàng le hěn duō là jiāo。
This dish contains a lot of chilli peppers.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 椒
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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焦
Learn the shape and a useful word
隹 sits above 灬. Compare the upper 隹 with the one beside 口 in 唯.
焦虑
Show word reading and meaning
jiāolǜ
anxious; anxiety
焦虑 is anxiety. It describes a feeling rather than evidence that the feared outcome will occur.
Read a sentence
等待结果时，他感到有些焦虑。
Show sentence reading and meaning
děng dài jié guǒ shí， tā gǎn dào yǒu xiē jiāo lǜ。
He felt a little anxious while waiting for the result.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 焦
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.
杰
Learn the shape and a useful word
木 sits above 灬. Compare the upper 木 with the more complex 隹 in 焦.
杰出
Show word reading and meaning
jiéchū
outstanding; exceptionally accomplished
杰出 means exceptionally accomplished or outstanding, stronger than ordinary adequacy.
Read a sentence
她是一位杰出的科学家。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā shì yī wèi jié chū de kē xué jiā。
She is an outstanding scientist.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 杰
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.
洁
Learn the shape and a useful word
氵 stands beside 吉. Keep the upper 士 within the right-hand 吉.
清洁
Show word reading and meaning
qīngjié
clean; to clean
清洁 means clean or to clean according to the sentence; it is not the conclusion that every surface is sterile.
Read a sentence
工作人员负责清洁教室。
Show sentence reading and meaning
gōng zuò rén yuán fù zé qīng jié jiào shì。
The staff are responsible for cleaning the classroom.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 洁
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. Which word describes anxiety and which means clean/to clean?
Check and learn
Words: 胶水 jiāoshuǐ — glue; 辣椒 làjiāo — chilli pepper; 焦虑 jiāolǜ — anxious; anxiety; 杰出 jiéchū — outstanding; exceptionally accomplished; 清洁 qīngjié — clean; to clean. 焦虑 is anxiety; 清洁 is clean or cleaning according to use. 胶水 is glue, 辣椒 chilli pepper and 杰出 outstanding.
Try a new context
她等结果时很焦虑，但没有证据说明自己失败了。
Does her anxiety establish failure? Use 证据 (zhèngjù), evidence.
Compare your interpretation
No. She feels anxious while waiting, but has no evidence of failure. 焦虑 names a feeling, not the result itself.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five words with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape or reading contrast, and interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and choose one detail to improve.
338. Convenience, a deadline and force
Distinguish a deadline from a retrospective as-of date.
捷
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 stands beside a central part with crossing horizontals and spreading lower strokes. Compare the full right side with a printed model.
便捷
Show word reading and meaning
biànjié
convenient and quick
便 is biàn in 便捷, convenient and quick, unlike pián in 便宜.
Read a sentence
网上预约比排队更便捷。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǎng shang yù yuē bǐ pái duì gèng biàn jié。
Making an appointment online is quicker and more convenient than queuing.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 捷
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.
截
Learn the shape and a useful word
Notice an inner 隹 and a long sloping outer stroke ending in a hook. Compare the full outline with 裁 and its inner 衣.
截止
Show word reading and meaning
jiézhǐ
to stop at a deadline; to close
截止 means stop at a deadline. 截至, as of a stated time, is another word with a different second character.
Read a sentence
报名明天截止。
Show sentence reading and meaning
bào míng míng tiān jié zhǐ。
Registration closes tomorrow.
Learn the 14 strokes · write 截
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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戒
Learn the shape and a useful word
廾 sits within the long sloping and hooked strokes of 戈. Compare the inner two-legged shape with 弋.
戒指
Show word reading and meaning
jièzhi
ring worn on a finger
戒指 is a finger ring, with neutral zhi. It is not an instruction to stop a habit in this selected word.
Read a sentence
这枚戒指是她祖母送的。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè méi jiè zhi shì tā zǔ mǔ sòng de。
Her grandmother gave her this ring.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 戒
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.
劲
Learn the shape and a useful word
The left side has upper turning strokes over 工, beside 力. Compare the same left shape beside 页 in 颈.
使劲
Show word reading and meaning
shǐjìn
to exert force or effort
劲 is jìn in 使劲, exert effort. Other words can use a different reading.
Read a sentence
这个盖子太紧，需要使劲拧。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè ge gài zi tài jǐn， xū yào shǐ jìn nǐng。
This lid is too tight; you need to twist it firmly.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 劲
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.
井
Learn the shape and a useful word
Two horizontal and two vertical strokes cross. Compare the position of all four strokes with 开.
井
Show word reading and meaning
jǐng
well; a shaft for drawing water
井 is a well for drawing water, not merely the shape of any grid.
Read a sentence
村里有一口很深的井。
Show sentence reading and meaning
cūn lǐ yǒu yī kǒu hěn shēn de jǐng。
There is a very deep well in the village.
Learn the 4 strokes · write 井
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 does 截止 differ from 截至, and how is 劲 read in 使劲?
Check and learn
Words: 便捷 biànjié — convenient and quick; 截止 jiézhǐ — to stop at a deadline; to close; 戒指 jièzhi — ring worn on a finger; 使劲 shǐjìn — to exert force or effort; 井 jǐng — well; a shaft for drawing water. 截止 jiézhǐ stops at a deadline; 截至 jiézhì means as of/up to a time. 使劲 uses jìn. 便捷 is convenient/quick, 戒指 a ring and 井 a well.
Try a new context
报名周五截止，不是说周五才开始报名。
What happens on Friday: opening or closing? Use 报名 (bàomíng), registration.
Compare your interpretation
Registration closes on Friday. 截止 marks the endpoint; it does not say registration starts that day. Replacing it with a starting verb would reverse the instruction.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five words with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape or reading contrast, and interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and choose one detail to improve.
339. A route, correction and a family word
Distinguish finding an error from correcting it.
颈
Learn the shape and a useful word
A left part with turning strokes over 工 stands beside 页. Compare the same left part in 劲.
颈椎
Show word reading and meaning
jǐngzhuī
cervical vertebrae; the neck section of the spine
颈 is jǐng in 颈椎, the neck section of the spine; read the whole selected word.
Read a sentence
这张图展示了颈椎的位置。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè zhāng tú zhǎn shì le jǐng zhuī de wèi zhì。
This diagram shows the location of the cervical vertebrae.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 颈
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.
径
Learn the shape and a useful word
彳 stands beside turning upper strokes over 工. Compare the right side with the left part of 劲.
途径
Show word reading and meaning
tújìng
way or route to achieve something
途径 is a way or route to achieving something, not necessarily a physical road.
Read a sentence
阅读是学习新词的一种途径。
Show sentence reading and meaning
yuè dú shì xué xí xīn cí de yī zhǒng tú jìng。
Reading is one way to learn new words.
Learn the 8 strokes · write 径
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.
纠
Learn the shape and a useful word
纟 stands beside two tall turning/interlocking strokes. Compare the narrow right side with the model rather than substituting 川.
纠正
Show word reading and meaning
jiūzhèng
to correct an error or wrong practice
纠正 means correct an error or wrong practice; finding an error is an earlier, different action.
Read a sentence
请帮我纠正发音错误。
Show sentence reading and meaning
qǐng bāng wǒ jiū zhèng fā yīn cuò wù。
Please help me correct my pronunciation errors.
Learn the 5 strokes · write 纠
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.
舅
Learn the shape and a useful word
臼 sits above 男. Compare the upper 臼 with 白 and retain its inward short strokes.
舅舅
Show word reading and meaning
jiùjiu
maternal uncle; one's mother's brother
舅舅 is the mother's brother, with neutral second jiu, not the father's younger brother 叔叔.
Read a sentence
我舅舅是妈妈的弟弟。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ jiù jiu shì mā ma de dì di。
My maternal uncle is my mother's younger brother.
Learn the 13 strokes · write 舅
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.
菊
Learn the shape and a useful word
艹 sits above 勹 enclosing 米. Compare the inner 米 with 口 inside 句.
菊花
Show word reading and meaning
júhuā
chrysanthemum
菊花 is chrysanthemum, a particular flower rather than every flower.
Read a sentence
花园里的菊花开了。
Show sentence reading and meaning
huā yuán lǐ de jú huā kāi le。
The chrysanthemums in the garden have bloomed.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 菊
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. What do 途径 and 纠正 mean, and who is 舅舅?
Check and learn
Words: 颈椎 jǐngzhuī — cervical vertebrae; the neck section of the spine; 途径 tújìng — way or route to achieve something; 纠正 jiūzhèng — to correct an error or wrong practice; 舅舅 jiùjiu — maternal uncle; one's mother's brother; 菊花 júhuā — chrysanthemum. 途径 is a way of achieving something; 纠正 corrects an error. 舅舅 is the mother's brother. 颈椎 is the neck section of the spine and 菊花 chrysanthemum.
Try a new context
我发现了发音错误，还没学会怎样纠正。
Has the pronunciation error already been corrected? Use 学会 (xuéhuì), learn how.
Compare your interpretation
No. It has been noticed, but the learner has not yet learnt how to correct it. 发现 establishes detection; 纠正 would require the further corrective action.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five words with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape or reading contrast, and interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and choose one detail to improve.
340. Rules, a club and fear
Use neutral and contextual readings without treating fear as proof.
矩
Learn the shape and a useful word
矢 stands beside 巨. Compare the left 矢 with the upper part of 知.
规矩
Show word reading and meaning
guīju
rule; an established way of behaving
规矩 has neutral ju in the selected word, meaning rules or established ways of behaving.
Read a sentence
第一次来这里，要先了解这里的规矩。
Show sentence reading and meaning
dì yī cì lái zhè lǐ， yào xiān liǎo jiě zhè lǐ de guī ju。
When you first come here, learn the rules first.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 矩
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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俱
Learn the shape and a useful word
亻 stands beside 具. Compare 惧, whose left side is 忄.
俱乐部
Show word reading and meaning
jùlèbù
club; an organised group sharing an interest
俱乐部 is a club, with 乐 read lè here; it is not the yuè in 音乐.
Read a sentence
我加入了学校的摄影俱乐部。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ jiā rù le xué xiào de shè yǐng jù lè bù。
I joined the school's photography club.
Learn the 10 strokes · write 俱
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.
惧
Learn the shape and a useful word
忄 stands beside 具. Compare the left side with 亻 in 俱.
恐惧
Show word reading and meaning
kǒngjù
fear; to feel afraid
恐惧 is fear. The feeling alone does not prove the danger has occurred.
Read a sentence
面对未知的事情，人们有时会感到恐惧。
Show sentence reading and meaning
miàn duì wèi zhī de shì qing， rén men yǒu shí huì gǎn dào kǒng jù。
People sometimes feel afraid when faced with the unknown.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 惧
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.
菌
Learn the shape and a useful word
艹 sits above an enclosure containing 禾. Compare the inner 禾 with the 木 in 闲.
细菌
Show word reading and meaning
xìjūn
bacteria
菌 is jūn in 细菌, bacteria. Other words can have another reading.
Read a sentence
我们用显微镜观察细菌。
Show sentence reading and meaning
wǒ men yòng xiǎn wēi jìng guān chá xì jūn。
We observe bacteria using a microscope.
Learn the 11 strokes · write 菌
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.
刊
Learn the shape and a useful word
干 stands beside 刂. Compare the left 干 with the simpler 丁 in 顶.
报刊
Show word reading and meaning
bàokān
newspapers and periodicals
报刊 means newspapers and periodicals, not every private note.
Read a sentence
图书馆有一个报刊阅读区。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tú shū guǎn yǒu yí gè bào kān yuè dú qū。
The library has an area for reading newspapers and periodicals.
Learn the 5 strokes · write 刊
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. Read 规矩 and 俱乐部. What does 恐惧 describe?
Check and learn
Words: 规矩 guīju — rule; an established way of behaving; 俱乐部 jùlèbù — club; an organised group sharing an interest; 恐惧 kǒngjù — fear; to feel afraid; 细菌 xìjūn — bacteria; 报刊 bàokān — newspapers and periodicals. 规矩 is guīju, with neutral ju; 俱乐部 jùlèbù uses 乐 lè. 恐惧 is fear, 细菌 bacteria with 菌 jūn, and 报刊 newspapers/periodicals.
Try a new context
加入俱乐部以前，我先了解了规矩，还没有正式报名。
Which preparation is complete, and has membership/enrolment been completed? Use 正式 (zhèngshì), formally.
Compare your interpretation
The rules have been learnt, but formal enrolment has not happened. Knowing 规矩 is preparation; it does not by itself establish joining the 俱乐部.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five words with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape or reading contrast, and interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and choose one detail to improve.
341. Chopping, resistance and praise
Distinguish praising progress from certifying perfection.
砍
Learn the shape and a useful word
石 stands beside 欠. Compare the same 欠 beside 斤 in 欣.
砍
Show word reading and meaning
kǎn
to chop or cut with force
砍 means chop or cut with force, distinct from simply marking a line.
Read a sentence
他用斧头砍下了一根树枝。
Show sentence reading and meaning
tā yòng fǔ tóu kǎn xià le yī gēn shù zhī。
He chopped off a branch with an axe.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 砍
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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抗
Learn the shape and a useful word
扌 stands beside 亢. Compare the upper cap and lower turning strokes on the right with a printed model.
抵抗
Show word reading and meaning
dǐkàng
resist; act against a force or influence
抵抗 means resist a force or influence. It does not by itself establish that resistance succeeded.
Read a sentence
这部纪录片介绍了植物抵抗病虫害的方式。
Show sentence reading and meaning
zhè bù jì lù piàn jiè shào le zhí wù dǐ kàng bìng chóng hài de fāng shì。
This documentary introduces how plants resist diseases and pests.
Learn the 7 strokes · write 抗
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枯
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木 stands beside 古. Compare the same 古 above 攵 in 故.
枯燥
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kūzào
dull; monotonous and uninteresting
枯燥 means monotonous or uninteresting in the selected word, not literally a dry plant.
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只背单词可能会让学习变得枯燥。
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zhǐ bèi dān cí kě néng huì ràng xué xí biàn de kū zào。
Only memorising words can make studying feel dull.
Learn the 9 strokes · write 枯
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酷
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酉 stands beside 告. Compare the same 告 inside 造.
酷
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kù
cool; impressively stylish
酷 means stylish or impressively cool in this entry, not low temperature.
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你的新自行车真酷！
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nǐ de xīn zì xíng chē zhēn kù！
Your new bicycle is really cool!
Learn the 14 strokes · write 酷
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夸
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大 sits above 亏. Compare the lower two horizontals and turning stroke with 云.
夸奖
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kuājiǎng
to praise or compliment
夸奖 means praise or compliment. Praise need not mean a result is perfect.
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老师夸奖了她的进步。
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lǎo shī kuā jiǎng le tā de jìn bù。
The teacher praised her progress.
Learn the 6 strokes · write 夸
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. What do 夸奖 and 枯燥 mean? Which meaning of 酷 is selected?
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Words: 砍 kǎn — to chop or cut with force; 抵抗 dǐkàng — resist; act against a force or influence; 枯燥 kūzào — dull; monotonous and uninteresting; 酷 kù — cool; impressively stylish; 夸奖 kuājiǎng — to praise or compliment. 夸奖 is praise; 枯燥 dull/monotonous. 酷 is stylish in this entry, not low temperature. 砍 is chop and 抵抗 resist.
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老师夸奖了我的进步，也指出了两个还要改的地方。
Does the praise mean there are no remaining problems? Use 指出 (zhǐchū), point out.
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No. The teacher praised progress and also identified two areas still needing improvement. 夸奖 can coexist with corrective advice; it is not a declaration of perfection.
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342. Feedback, a reminder and trust
Distinguish useful feedback from praise alone.
馈
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饣 stands beside 贵. Compare the same 贵 inside 遗.
反馈
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fǎnkuì
feedback; information returned about an experience or result
反馈 is information returned about an experience or result; it may include criticism as well as praise.
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老师的反馈帮助我改进了文章。
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lǎo shī de fǎn kuì bāng zhù wǒ gǎi jìn le wén zhāng。
The teacher's feedback helped me improve the article.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 馈
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阔
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门 encloses 活. Keep the inner 氵 beside 舌, rather than reading only a single enclosed component.
广阔
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guǎngkuò
vast; broad in area or possibilities
广阔 means broad or vast in area or possibilities, not necessarily physically tall.
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窗外是一片广阔的草原。
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chuāng wài shì yī piàn guǎng kuò de cǎo yuán。
A vast grassland stretches outside the window.
Learn the 12 strokes · write 阔
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啦
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口 stands beside 拉, with 扌 and 立 on the right. Compare the whole 拉 with its separate form.
啦
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la
sentence-final particle expressing a lively update or change
啦 is neutral la in the selected lively sentence-ending use, not the call 嘿 hēi.
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放假啦，我们可以休息了！
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fàng jià la， wǒ men kě yǐ xiū xi le！
The holidays are here; we can have a rest!
Learn the 11 strokes · write 啦
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赖
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束 stands beside 负. Compare the lower 贝 within the right-hand part.
信赖
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xìnlài
to trust or rely on someone or something
信赖 means trust or rely on. This differs from 赖 used for evading responsibility.
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他是一个值得信赖的朋友。
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tā shì yí gè zhí dé xìn lài de péng you。
He is a friend you can trust.
Learn the 13 strokes · write 赖
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兰
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Two short upper strokes sit above three horizontals. Compare the full form with the extra 木 in 栏.
兰花
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lánhuā
orchid
兰花 is orchid. The complete flower word is not the same as 蓝色, blue.
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窗台上放着一盆兰花。
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chuāng tái shàng fàng zhe yī pén lán huā。
There is a pot of orchids on the windowsill.
Learn the 5 strokes · write 兰
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Try with the help closed: Recall the five selected words. What can 反馈 include, and how is 啦 read?
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Words: 反馈 fǎnkuì — feedback; information returned about an experience or result; 广阔 guǎngkuò — vast; broad in area or possibilities; 啦 la — sentence-final particle expressing a lively update or change; 信赖 xìnlài — to trust or rely on someone or something; 兰花 lánhuā — orchid. 反馈 can include corrective information as well as praise. 啦 is neutral la here; 信赖 is trust, 广阔 broad/vast and 兰花 orchid.
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反馈里既有夸奖，也有批评，我都认真看了。
Was all the feedback positive? Use 既有…也有 (jì yǒu…yě yǒu), has both.
Compare your interpretation
No. It contained praise and criticism, and both were read carefully. 反馈 is the information returned about the work, not a synonym for praise alone.
This is a comparison model for self-review, not an automatic mark.
Tomorrow, mix these five words with a previous group. Close all help, recall each word and meaning, explain one shape or reading contrast, and interpret the new context again. Reopen the model after trying. For handwriting, compare a memory attempt with the stroke model and choose one detail to improve.
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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.