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In Chinese, the radical 匕 (bǐ) means “spoon.”

This is radical number 21, and it is part of the characters 化, 北, 匙, and 比 (among others).

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February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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In Chinese, 看见 (kàn jiàn) means “to see.”

📄 Here's how to use it:
- 我看见了你。
- Wǒ kàn jiàn le nǐ.
- I saw you.

✏️ Want to practice? Reply using 看见 (kàn jiàn).

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White text on a burnt orange background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 看见, its corresponding pinyin, kàn jiàn, and its English definition, “to see.”.
February 2, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 齊 (qí) means “even.”

This is radical number 210, and it is part of the characters 齋, 齌, and 齍 (among others).

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February 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 黃 (huáng) means “yellow.”

This is radical number 201, and it is part of the characters 黈, 䵍, and 黌 (among others).

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February 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 曰 (yuē) means “say.”

This is radical number 73, and it is part of the characters 曲, 曳, and 更 (among others).

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January 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 冖 (mì) means “cloth cover.”

This is radical number 14, and it is part of the characters 冗, 冠, 冥, and 運 (among others).

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January 31, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, 上 (shàng) means “on top.”

📄 Here's an example sentence:
- 书在桌子上。
- Shū zài zhuō zi shàng.
- The book is on the table.

💬 Ready to practice? Write the character for 上 (shàng).

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White text on a dark teal background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 上, its corresponding pinyin, shàng, and its English definition, “on top.”.
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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In Chinese, 学校 (xué xiào) means “school.”

📙 Here's an example sentence:
- 学校里很安静。
- Xué xiào lǐ hěn ān jìng.
- The school is very quiet.

🌟 Time to practice! Write the character for 学校 (xué xiào).

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White text on a dark green background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 学校, its corresponding pinyin, xué xiào, and its English definition, “school.”.
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 里 (lǐ) means “village.”

This is radical number 166, and it is part of the characters 重, 野, and 量 (among others).

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January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 气 (qì) means “steam.”

This is radical number 84, and it is part of the characters 氕, 氘, and 氚 (among others).

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January 29, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 生 (shēng) means “life.”

This is radical number 100, and it is part of the characters 甡, 產, and 甥 (among others).

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January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, 什么 (shén me) means “what?.”

📙 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 这是什么？
- Zhè shì shén me?
- What is this?

🚀 Try it yourself: Reply using 什么 (shén me).

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January 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, 裙子 (qún zi) means “skirt.”

📝 Here's how to use it:
- 她穿了一条漂亮的裙子。
- Tā chuān le yī tiáo piàoliang de qúnzi.
- She wore a beautiful skirt.

💡 Want to practice? Reply using 裙子 (qún zi).

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White text on a magenta background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 裙子, its corresponding pinyin, qún zi, and its English definition, “skirt.”.
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, 到 (dào) means “to (a place).”

📚 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我们到了学校。
- Wǒmen dàole xuéxiào.
- We arrived at the school.

💬 Ready to practice? Reply using 到 (dào).

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January 27, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 尸 (shī) means “corpse.”

This is radical number 44, and it is part of the characters 屍, 尺, 尼, and 尻 (among others).

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January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 飛 (fēi) means “fly.”

This is radical number 183, and it is part of the characters 䬡, 飜, and 飝 (among others).

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January 26, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 魚 (yú) means “fish.”

This is radical number 195, and it is part of the characters 魟, 魠, and 魦 (among others).

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January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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In Chinese, 哥哥 (gē ge) means “older brother.”

📄 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我哥哥比我高。
- Wǒ gēgē bǐ wǒ gāo.
- My older brother is taller than me.

🏆 Time to practice! Reply using 哥哥 (gē ge).

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January 25, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 車 (chē) means “cart.”

This is radical number 159, and it is part of the characters 軋, 軌, and 軍 (among others).

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January 24, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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In Chinese, 火车站 (huǒ chē zhàn) means “train station.”

🗂️ Here's an example sentence:
- 火车站在那边。
- Huǒ chē zhàn zài nà biān.
- The train station is over there.

💪 Want to practice? Comment using 火车站 (huǒ chē zhàn).

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January 24, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 八 (bā) means “eight.”

This is radical number 12, and it is part of the characters 公, 六, 兮, and 穴 (among others).

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White text on a dark teal background contains the Chinese radical 八, its corresponding definition, “eight”, and its usage as part of the characters 公, 六, 兮, and 穴.
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 黍 (shǔ) means “millet.”

This is radical number 202, and it is part of the characters 黎, 黏, and 黐 (among others).

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January 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 而 (ér) means “and.”

This is radical number 126, and it is part of the characters 耍, 耎, and 耏 (among others).

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January 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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In Chinese, 水果 (shuǐ guǒ) means “fruit.”

📄 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我喜欢吃水果。
- Wǒ xǐ huān chī shuǐ guǒ.
- I like to eat fruit.

🏆 Ready to practice? Comment using 水果 (shuǐ guǒ).

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January 22, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, 面包 (miàn bāo) means “bread.”

🗂️ Want to use it in a sentence?
- 早餐我吃面包。
- Zǎocān wǒ chī miànbāo.
- I eat bread for breakfast.

💡 Time to practice! Write the character for 面包 (miàn bāo).

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White text on a dark green background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 面包, its corresponding pinyin, miàn bāo, and its English definition, “bread.”.
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM