Top 10 Tips for Learning Chinese Characters

Learning Chinese characters can feel overwhelming at first. With thousands of characters to memorize, where do you even begin?

1. Start with Radicals

Radicals are the building blocks of Chinese characters. Learning the most common 214 radicals first will make recognizing and remembering characters much easier.

2. Learn Stroke Order

There are specific rules for how strokes are written. Following the correct stroke order helps with memorization and improves handwriting.

3. Use SRS (Spaced Repetition)

Zhongwen Pro's built-in SRS flashcard system uses scientifically-proven intervals to help you retain vocabulary permanently.