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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 5h

In Chinese, the radical 支 (zhī) means “branch.”

This is radical number 65, and it is part of the characters 攰, 攱, and 攲 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 17h

In Chinese, the radical 舌 (shé) means “tongue.”

This is radical number 135, and it is part of the characters 舍, 舐, and 舑 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 1d

In Chinese, 什么 (shén me) means “what?.”

📄 Here's how to use it:
- 这是什么？
- Zhè shì shén me?
- What is this?

🖋️ Let's practice: Reply using 什么 (shén me).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 1d

In Chinese, the radical 夕 (xī) means “evening.”

This is radical number 36, and it is part of the characters 外, 夗, 多, and 岁 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 2d

In Chinese, the radical 糸 (mì) means “silk.”

This is radical number 120, and it is part of the characters 系, 糾, and 紀 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 2d

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 2d

In Chinese, 去 (qù) means “to go.”

📄 Here's how to use it:
- 我要去学校。
- Wǒ yào qù xué xiào.
- I am going to school.

💪 Let's practice: Comment using 去 (qù).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 3d

In Chinese, the radical 釆 (biàn) means “distinguish.”

This is radical number 165, and it is part of the characters 采, 釉, and 釋 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 3d

In Chinese, 椅子 (yǐ zi) means “chair.”

📚 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 这把椅子很舒服。
- Zhè bǎ yǐ zi hěn shū fu.
- This chair is very comfortable.

🌟 Try it yourself: Respond using 椅子 (yǐ zi).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 4d

In Chinese, 多少 (duō shao) means “how much” or “how many.”

📙 Here's an example sentence:
- 这个多少钱？
- Zhè ge duō shao qián?
- How much is this?

🚀 Want to practice? Reply using 多少 (duō shao).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 4d

In Chinese, 快乐 (kuài lè) means “happy.”

📚 Here's an example sentence:
- 祝你生日快乐。
- Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè.
- Wishing you a happy birthday.

✏️ Time to practice! Write the character for 快乐 (kuài lè).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 5d

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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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 5d

In Chinese, the radical 門 (mén) means “gate.”

This is radical number 169, and it is part of the characters 閂, 閃, and 閆 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 6d

In Chinese, 上午 (shàng wǔ) means “morning.”

📚 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我上午有课。
- Wǒ shàng wǔ yǒu kè.
- I have class in the morning.

💡 Time to practice! Write the character for 上午 (shàng wǔ).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 6d

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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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 7d

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 7d

In Chinese, the radical 夕 (xī) means “evening.”

This is radical number 36, and it is part of the characters 外, 夗, 多, and 岁 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 7d

In Chinese, the radical 足 (zú) means “foot.”

This is radical number 157, and it is part of the characters 趴, 趵, and 趷 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 8d

In Chinese, the radical 鼻 (bí) means “nose.”

This is radical number 209, and it is part of the characters 鼽, 鼾, and 齁 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 8d

In Chinese, the radical 片 (piàn) means “slice.”

This is radical number 91, and it is part of the characters 版, 牉, and 牌 (among others).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 9d

In Chinese, 十 (shí) means “ten.”

📚 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我有十本书。
- Wǒ yǒu shí běn shū.
- I have ten books.

🚀 Try it yourself: Comment using 十 (shí).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 9d

In Chinese, 少 (shǎo) means “few.”

📙 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 这里的人很少。
- Zhè lǐ de rén hěn shǎo.
- There are few people here.

🚀 Ready to practice? Write the character for 少 (shǎo).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 10d

In Chinese, 它 (tā) means “it.”

📚 Here's how to use it:
- 它是我的猫。
- Tā shì wǒ de māo.
- It is my cat.

🚀 Want to practice? Respond using 它 (tā).

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 10d

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Learn Chinese (学习中文) @learnchinese.bsky.social · 10d

In Chinese, 问 (wèn) means “to ask.”

📙 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我可以问你一个问题吗？
- Wǒ kěyǐ wèn nǐ yīgè wèntí ma?
- Can I ask you a question?

💡 Time to practice! Reply using 问 (wèn).

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