How to Memorize Chinese Characters Using Radicals
How to Memorize Chinese Characters Using Radicals
How to memorize Chinese characters using radicals: the top 15 radicals, a four-step Hanzi decomposition workflow, and the cognitive science behind why rote copying fails.
World Cup Mandarin: 22 Football Words, Two Characters
World Cup Mandarin: 22 Football Words, Two Characters
Two characters, 球 and 门, unlock 15 of the 22 Mandarin words you need to follow a World Cup match. A grouped vocabulary primer for HSK 2-4 learners.
Traditional or Simplified? It's Not the Question You Think
Traditional or Simplified? It's Not the Question You Think
Traditional or Simplified Chinese? The real answer isn't which is better, it's where you'll use it. A clear decision guide for new learners.
Welcome to the New Merry Mandarin Blog
Welcome to the New Merry Mandarin Blog
The Merry Mandarin Blog is live today: original, carefully-researched articles on learning Chinese, sitting alongside the free tools suite and Grammar Lab.
Why Gamified Apps Stall You at Beginner Mandarin
Why Gamified Apps Stall You at Beginner Mandarin
Streak apps get you to HSK 2 then stall. Here's the input-review-production pipeline that actually breaks the Mandarin plateau.