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Chinese is a pictorial language and is the only Language which has no Alphabet. Chinese Characters originated from picture. According legend, Cang Jie (仓颉) created Chinese Characters or scripts. Inspired by the trace of bird and animal, he created Chinese Characters or scripts by observing the nature shape such as Sun, moon, wood. Around one third of the total population on the earth are still using Chinese Characters. The creation and evolution of Chinese Characters is closely interwoven with the development of Chinese Culture and has long lasting impact on Japan, Korean, Vietnam, and Thailand... etc.

Chinese Characters are an important tool for extending, spreading and exchanging idea. Chinese Characters contain information and will never be replaced by Alphabet in other languages.

It is a daunting challenge to foreigner as well as native Chinese. But good news for you, we have secrets to share with you how to study Chinese in a smarter way:

Guessing. Guessing by Chinese Radicals. There are around 220 Chinese Radicals in my collections. But the Most Common 20 Chinese Radicals which account 51% of total Chinese Characters.

We will arrange the Chinese Radicals according their importance and give you the most important 60 Chinese Radicals in 3 courses.

Overall, there will be two series to cover Chinese Radicals and boost your vocabulary.

1 HSK Reading Skills-Guess by Chinese Radicals, Quick View

2 HSK Reading Skills-Guess by Chinese Radicals in Details

Quick View of Chinese Radicals will give you a big picture of Chinese Characters, something like a key to open the treasure.

HSK Reading Skills-Guess by Chinese Radicals in details

We will explain Chinese Radicals with the most common Chinese Characters in HSK 1 - 6 (Chinese Proficiency Test Level 1-6).

After boot camping of Chinese Characters, we will test your understanding by reading quiz.

In each video, there is a section call "Vocabulary Builder", which is our many years’ effort in Chinese teaching as a secondary language.

The main features of "Vocabulary Builder" are:

1 The best possible English translations. The English translation is referring to Oxford Dictionary and other online dictionaries. Clear English translation is SO important for foreigner students to learn Chinese.

Each Character and even phrases may have many meanings. Accurate English translation will give you a crystal clear view on Chinese phrases.

2 Up-to-date and updating. We have go thought the whole Oxford Dictionary and other recourses to collect more than 60,000 phrases with the best translation possible for our reference in editing materials.

We are updating more than 5000 new phrases into our collections to reflect the ever-never fast changing China.

3 Indicating the difficulty level of Phrase according to HSK levels.

You will not see such Classifications in any other dictionaries. Our unique classification provides a framework for selecting of articles. Choosing material suitable for students’ level and evaluate their progress is an Art of teaching.

4 The most important thing is the Vocabulary Builder.

This is more than just a vocabulary list. It is a Language Builder based on the Chinese language’s special features and our 25 years' experience.

The Vocabulary Builder will find and list out the connections among Chinese Characters, expand into more phrases. We will use sentence to show how to use the new phrase in context, to point out the common booby trap.

Vocabulary Builder actually is our natural process of Language Building.

The Most Common Used Chinese Characters- 51-100 according HSK, Trace the roots and Expand Vocabulary in a Smart Way . In this course, we will cover:

50 北 HSK 1 LM 169 北

51 前 HSK 1 LM 87 前

52 后 HSK 1 LM 46 後

53 左 HSK 1 LM 558 左

54 右 HSK 1 LM 597 右

55 风 HSK 1 LM 274 風

56 云 HSK 1 LM 168 雲

57 雨 HSK 1 LM 444 雨

58 电 HSK 1 LM 201 電

59 你 HSK 1 LM 68 你

60 我 HSK 1 LM 12 我

61 他 HSK 1 LM 91 他

62 她 HSK 1 LM 219 她

63 男 HSK 1 LM 161 男

64 女 HSK 1 LM 93 女

65 老 HSK 1 LM 250 老

66 少 HSK 1 LM 235 少

67 花 HSK 1 LM 180 花

68 草 HSK 1 LM 689 草

69 树 HSK 1 LM 678 樹

70 林 HSK 1 LM 301 林

71 森 HSK 1 LM 825 森

72 鸡 HSK 1 LM 1021 雞

73 鸭 HSK 1 LM 1828 鴨

74 鹅 HSK 1 LM 2096 鵝

75 瓜 HSK 1 LM 1805 瓜

76 果 HSK 1 LM 675 果

77 爪 HSK 1 LM 2259 爪

78 抓 HSK 1 LM 691 抓

79 河 HSK 1 LM 599 河

80 海 HSK 1 LM 181 海

81 星 HSK 1 LM 324 星

82 阳 HSK 1 LM 952 陽

83 球 HSK 1 LM 496 球

84 亮 HSK 1 LM 777 亮

85 从 HSK 1 LM 106 從

86 走 HSK 1 LM 195 走

87 跑 HSK 1 LM 857 跑

88 跳 HSK 1 LM 837 跳

89 妈 HSK 1 LM 1378 媽

90 爸 HSK 1 LM 1498 爸

91 爷 HSK 1 LM 1984 爺

92 奶 HSK 1 LM 1315 奶

93 面 HSK 1 LM 231 面

94 饭 HSK 1 LM 1007 飯

95 说 HSK 1 LM 100 說

96 唱 HSK 1 LM 684 唱

97 喝 HSK 1 LM 968 喝

98 游 HSK 1 LM 426 遊

99 哥 HSK 1 LM 378 哥

100 弟 HSK 1 LM 1381 弟

What's inside

Learning objectives

Understand the only language without alphabets
Learn how to write chinese using animation.
Learn the secrets of how chinese characters were created.
Decode chinese – learn radicals

Know basic rules of how the characters are created
Know basic 7 rules of how the characters are written
Learn pinyin (pronunciation system) and know how to read correctly.
Know the right path for your further study, better with us, of course

Understand the only language without alphabets
Learn how to write chinese using animation.
Learn the secrets of how chinese characters were created.
Decode chinese – learn radicals
Know basic rules of how the characters are created
Know basic 7 rules of how the characters are written
Learn pinyin (pronunciation system) and know how to read correctly.
Know the right path for your further study, better with us, of course

Syllabus

Introduction

Let we Begin

0051 前 HSK 1 qián front, ago, before

0052 后 HSK 1 hòu behind; back

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Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Focuses on radicals and vocabulary building, which are essential for mastering Chinese characters and improving reading comprehension for the HSK exams

Explores the origins and evolution of Chinese characters, providing cultural context and deeper understanding of the language for learners

Includes a 'Vocabulary Builder' section with up-to-date translations and difficulty levels, which helps learners expand their vocabulary efficiently

Teaches guessing techniques based on Chinese radicals, which can be a valuable strategy for deciphering unfamiliar characters and expanding vocabulary

Includes instruction on pinyin, the pronunciation system, which is essential for accurate pronunciation and speaking skills in Mandarin Chinese

Refers to updates from 2020, which may mean that some content is not fully up-to-date with the latest trends and vocabulary in the Chinese language

Reviews summary

Hsk 1 character roots and vocabulary

According to learners, this course offers a structured approach to HSK 1 characters, focusing on origins and radicals to aid understanding. It provides vocabulary expansion tied to each character and includes Pinyin guidance for pronunciation. While useful for building a foundational understanding of Chinese characters, some may find it focuses more on character structure than immediate practical conversation use.

Pronunciation support is provided.

"Including Pinyin for each character and word helps with correct pronunciation."

"It's essential to see the Pinyin alongside the characters when learning."

"The course offers helpful guidance on how to read correctly."

Expands vocabulary from characters.

"The 'Vocabulary Builder' section adds significant value by showing related words."

"Learning related phrases alongside the main character makes it much more useful."

"I appreciate the effort put into expanding vocabulary beyond the single character meaning."

Covers essential HSK 1 characters.

"It's helpful that the course systematically covers characters from the HSK 1 list."

"Knowing the HSK level of each character helps me track my progress toward the test."

"This volume specifically addresses characters 51-100, which is very precise."

Learn secrets of character creation.

"Tracing the roots using radicals provides a logical way to understand characters."

"The explanations on character origins are a key takeaway from this course."

"Learning how the characters were created helps them stick better in my memory."

More character structure, less conversation.

"This course is strong on character structure but could use more examples of daily conversational use."

"I wish there were more focus on using these characters in practical sentences."

"The primary focus is on understanding the character itself, not necessarily immediate speaking practice."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Chinese Characters You Must Know for HSK 1-2 Volume 2 with these activities:

Review Pinyin Pronunciation

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Strengthen your understanding of Pinyin to improve pronunciation accuracy when learning new characters.

Browse courses on Pinyin

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Review Pinyin charts and audio examples.
Practice pronouncing each sound individually.
Record yourself and compare to native speakers.

HSK Level 1 Vocabulary Book

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Expand your vocabulary and reinforce your understanding of HSK Level 1 words.

View Putting Knowledge to Work on Amazon

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Read through the vocabulary list.
Study the sample sentences.
Create your own sentences using the new words.

Character Writing Practice

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Improve your character recognition and writing skills through repetitive practice.

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Select 5-10 characters from the course.
Practice writing each character multiple times.
Focus on stroke order and structure.

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Create Flashcards for Each Character

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Reinforce your memory of characters by creating flashcards with the character, pinyin, and meaning.

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Write the character on one side.
Write the pinyin and meaning on the other side.
Review the flashcards regularly.

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook

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Improve your understanding of Chinese grammar to better comprehend character usage in context.

View The Chinese Lexicon on Amazon

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Read the grammar explanations.
Complete the exercises in the workbook.
Apply the grammar rules to sentences with the characters you are learning.

Write Short Stories Using New Characters

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Solidify your understanding of characters by using them in creative writing.

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Choose 5-10 characters from the course.
Write a short story using those characters.
Focus on using the characters correctly in context.

Help Other Students in Online Forums

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Reinforce your knowledge by explaining concepts and answering questions from other students.

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Monitor online forums for questions about the course material.
Provide clear and helpful explanations.
Share your own learning experiences and tips.

Career center

Learners who complete Chinese Characters You Must Know for HSK 1-2 Volume 2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Translator

A translator converts written material from one language into another. This course helps build a foundation for a career as a Translator, particularly for those specializing in Chinese. By learning the essential Chinese characters for HSK levels 1 and 2, as covered in this course, one will gain a practical understanding of the building blocks of the Chinese language. This course focuses on radicals, which are crucial for understanding how Chinese characters are formed and how to guess their meaning, therefore helping those who wish to become translators.

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Localization Specialist

Localization Specialists adapt products and content for specific target markets or locales. This course may be helpful for Localization Specialists working with Mandarin Chinese. By learning the fundamental Chinese characters, Localization Specialists will be better equipped to adapt content for Chinese-speaking audiences. Understanding the nuances of the Chinese language, in addition to Pinyin pronunciation, helps the specialist ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.

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Language Teacher

A language teacher instructs students in a new language. With its focus on the foundational elements of Chinese, this course helps language teachers better understand the challenges faced by beginner students. The course's 'Vocabulary Builder', which provides clear English translations and indicates the difficulty level of phrases, may be useful to language teachers when designing beginner-level lessons. A language teacher should also know the culture of the language they are teaching. Through this course, they can begin to explore the cultural origins of Chinese characters.

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Cross-Cultural Trainer

A cross-cultural trainer educates individuals or teams on how to interact effectively with people from different cultures. For those focusing on Chinese culture, this course helps develop a foundational understanding of the language and its relationship to culture. The course touches upon the origins and evolution of Chinese characters, which provides valuable context for understanding Chinese communication styles and values. A cross cultural trainer must also be familiar with cultural norms, and this course may give a new learner an opening to learning such aspects of Chinese culture.

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Interpreter

An interpreter converts spoken material from one language to another. For those aiming to work with Mandarin Chinese, this course may be useful when learning the fundamental characters needed for basic communication. The course's focus on pronunciation, through the Pinyin system, helps build a foundation for accurate and clear communication. An interpreter needs to have an understanding of culture and language, and this course may serve as an introduction to both, as it touches upon the origins and evolution of Chinese characters.

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Tour Guide

A tour guide leads groups of tourists through attractions, providing information and insights. This course may be useful for a Tour Guide specializing in tours for Chinese-speaking tourists. The course covers basic Chinese characters and Pinyin pronunciation, which may serve as a foundation for effective communication. By learning the language basics, a tour guide can better understand the needs and interests of Chinese-speaking tourists, providing a more engaging and informative tour experience.

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Cultural Attaché

A Cultural Attaché promotes cultural exchange and understanding between countries, often working for an embassy or consulate. This course helps build a foundational knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, which is essential for effective cross-cultural communication. By studying Chinese characters, cultural attaches gain insight into the origins and evolution of Chinese culture. A Cultural Attaché must be able to communicate effectively across cultures, and this course may serve as a starting point for developing such skills.

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Foreign Correspondent

A foreign correspondent reports news from a foreign country. This course may be useful for a Foreign Correspondent who aims to work in China. The course introduces basic Chinese characters and provides insights into the Chinese language and culture. This knowledge helps one navigate the country and communicate with local people. Additionally, understanding the basics of Chinese characters helps one in understanding the cultural context behind news events.

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International Business Consultant

An international business consultant advises companies on how to expand their businesses into international markets. This course may be useful for an International Business Consultant who focuses on the Chinese market. Understanding the language and culture, as introduced in this course, helps one build relationships with local partners and navigate the business environment. The course may also help consultants in better understanding the nuances of Chinese communication and business practices.

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ESL Teacher

An English as a Second Language teacher instructs non-native speakers in the English language. For those working with Chinese-speaking students, having some knowledge of Mandarin can be invaluable. This course may help ESL teachers understand the challenges that their Chinese-speaking students face when learning English, by providing insights into the structure and origins of the Chinese language. This course may also help them in becoming familiar with both language and culture so that they can better assist language learners.

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International Aid Worker

An international aid worker provides assistance to people in need in foreign countries. This course may be useful for an International Aid Worker working in China, as it helps them to build a foundation to be able to communicate. The course's focus on basic characters and pronunciation helps one communicate with local communities and understand their needs. As a result, an international aid worker will be more effective at implementing aid programs.

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Intelligence Analyst

An intelligence analyst gathers and analyzes information to support national security or law enforcement efforts. This course may be useful for an Intelligence Analyst specializing in China. By learning the basics of the Chinese language, one can better understand Chinese communications and assess potential threats. This course may also provide valuable insights into Chinese culture and thinking, enhancing the analyst's ability to interpret information.

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Diplomat

A diplomat represents their country's interests in international relations, often working in embassies or consulates. For those aiming to work in China, this course helps develop a foundational understanding of the Chinese language and culture. The course's focus on Chinese characters and their origins provides valuable context for diplomatic negotiations and cultural exchange. A diplomat must also have interpersonal skills, and the course might assist in such endeavors by helping one learn the language or culture.

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Subtitler

A subtitler creates subtitles for films, television shows, and other video content. This course may be useful for a Subtitler who specializes in Mandarin Chinese. The course will guide one's understanding of the nuances of the Chinese language, which may assist in creating accurate and engaging subtitles for Chinese-language content. Subtitlers must have strong understanding of the language, and Pinyin will further help in the speed and efficiency of such tasks.

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Market Research Analyst

A market research analyst studies market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. This course may be useful for a Market Research Analyst who specializes in the Chinese market. Understanding the language, as introduced in this course, helps one in conducting surveys, analyzing data, and interpreting consumer behavior. This course may also help the analyst in better understanding the cultural context behind market trends.

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