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They call it “learning”. We say it’s “Fun”.
Welcome to "Fun Mandarin 玩中文"!
In our first episode ( • STOP Writing!!! 2 Hack... ) of the “Crack Chinese Characters" series, we gave an overview of tricks and techniques for practicing Chinese characters, going beyond just writing them repeatedly.
In the second episode, we will introduce the most powerful radicals that every learner should prioritize, ranking them based on three criteria. Make sure you stick around to the end so you can get a thorough understanding of the Chinese writing system, which will undoubtedly enhance your Chinese proficiency to the next level!
#MagicalRadical
📌Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:50 What is 字?
01:40 What is the concept of "Word" in Chinese?
02:35 Ranking Chinese Radicals: Criteria 1
02:47 Ranking Chinese Radicals: Criteria 2
03:16 Ranking Chinese Radicals: Criteria 3
03:33 Tier list explained
04:16 S-Tier: Category 1
04:41 Radical Variant explained
05:09 S-Tier: Category 2
06:22 S-Tier: Category 3
06:41 S-Tier: Category 4
07:20 S-Tier: Category 5
07:54 💡Bonus Tips
08:59 Today's Challenge - Practice for beginners
09:20 Level-up practice
09:59 Spoiler Alert
🙏 Acknowledgment:
This video is highly inspired by the work of Professor Huang from National Taiwan University.
Huang, P. (2009). 漢字教學的理論與實踐 [Theory and Practice in Chinese Character Pedagogy]. Le Xue.
❗ Disclaimer:
The tier list of Chinese radicals provided in this video offers guidance for Mandarin learners seeking to enhance their character acquisition process. While it's acknowledged that achieving absolute objectivity in the evaluation is challenging, the insights drawn from Professor Huang's work remain invaluable. By following the ranked tiers, learners can navigate their learning journey more efficiently and effectively, ultimately leading to greater proficiency in Chinese language skills.
👍 Useful website for reading practice:
早报校园
www.zbschools.sg/
📝 Notes:
1. Traditional characters are highlighted in blue, while simplified ones are in green.
2. If not highlighted, it means they are the same in both traditional and simplified forms.
3. Radical Variants are shown in brackets.