Chinese writing - Mandarin Chinese I

Chinese characters can at first appear complex, but with a firm understanding of the basics (radicals and strokes), Chinese writing is clear and concise. In this section, you will learn the importance of radicals and stroke order so that you can become skilled in Chinese character writing.

Learning goals

Learn how to form Chinese characters
Understand the basic radicals as a method for understanding meaning
Learn how to write Chinese characters based on stroke patterns and stroke order

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