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In Chinese, the radical 爿 (qiáng) means “split wood.”

This is radical number 90, and it is part of the characters 牀, 牁, and 牂 (among others).

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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In Chinese, 但是 (dàn shì) means “but.”

📝 Here's how to use it:
- 我想去，但是我没有时间。
- Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān.
- I want to go, but I don't have time.

💪 Let's practice: Respond using 但是 (dàn shì).

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December 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, 字 (zì) means “letter” or “character.”

🗂️ Want to use it in a sentence?
- 这个字很难。
- Zhè ge zì hěn nán.
- This character is very difficult.

🎯 Let's practice: Comment using 字 (zì).

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White text on a dark green background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 字, its corresponding pinyin, zì, and its English definition, “letter” or “character.”.
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 日 (rì) means “sun.”

This is radical number 72, and it is part of the characters 旦, 旨, and 早 (among others).

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November 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, 服务员 (fú wù yuán) means “waiter.”

📝 Here's an example sentence:
- 服务员，请给我一杯水。
- Fúwùyuán, qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi shuǐ.
- Waiter, please give me a glass of water.

💪 Time to practice! Comment using 服务员 (fú wù yuán).

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White text on a dark red background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 服务员, its corresponding pinyin, fú wù yuán, and its English definition, “waiter.”.
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 爿 (qiáng) means “split wood.”

This is radical number 90, and it is part of the characters 牀, 牁, and 牂 (among others).

#LearnChineseKangxiRadicals
White text on a magenta background contains the Chinese radical 爿, its corresponding definition, “split wood”, and its usage as part of the characters 牀, 牁, and 牂.
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, 生日 (shēng rì) means “birthday.”

📄 Here's how to use it:
- 今天是我的生日。
- Jīntiān shì wǒ de shēngrì.
- Today is my birthday.

🚀 Ready to practice? Reply using 生日 (shēng rì).

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White text on a dark green background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 生日, its corresponding pinyin, shēng rì, and its English definition, “birthday.”.
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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In Chinese, 音乐 (yīn yuè) means “music.”

📄 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 我喜欢听音乐。
- Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.
- I like listening to music.

🚀 Ready to practice? Comment using 音乐 (yīn yuè).

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White text on a dark red background contains the simplified Mandarin Chinese character, 音乐, its corresponding pinyin, yīn yuè, and its English definition, “music.”.
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 大 (dà) means “big.”

This is radical number 37, and it is part of the characters 太, 天, 夭, and 夯 (among others).

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November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 艸 (cǎo) means “grass.”

This is radical number 140, and it is part of the characters 艽, 艾, and 芃 (among others).

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November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, 我 (wǒ) means “I” or “me.”

📚 Here's an example sentence:
- 我是学生。
- Wǒ shì xué shēng.
- I am a student.

💬 Let's practice: Comment using 我 (wǒ).

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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 虫 (chóng) means “insect.”

This is radical number 142, and it is part of the characters 虬, 虯, and 虱 (among others).

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November 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, 冷 (lěng) means “cold.”

📝 Want to use it in a sentence?
- 今天很冷。
- Jīn tiān hěn lěng.
- It is very cold today.

💬 Try it yourself: Reply using 冷 (lěng).

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November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 亅 (jué) means “hook.”

This is radical number 6, and it is part of the characters 了, 矛, and 事 (among others).

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November 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 皮 (pí) means “skin.”

This is radical number 107, and it is part of the characters 皯, 皰, and 皴 (among others).

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November 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 臣 (chén) means “minister.”

This is radical number 131, and it is part of the characters 臤, 臥, and 臧 (among others).

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November 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 鼓 (gǔ) means “drum.”

This is radical number 207, and it is part of the characters 鼕, 鼖, and 鼗 (among others).

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November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 艸 (cǎo) means “grass.”

This is radical number 140, and it is part of the characters 艽, 艾, and 芃 (among others).

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November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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In Chinese, 三 (sān) means “three.”

📚 Here's how to use it:
- 我有三只狗。
- Wǒ yǒusān zhī gǒu.
- I have three dogs.

🚀 Try it yourself: Reply using 三 (sān).

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November 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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In Chinese, 呢 (ne) means “(question particle).”

🗂️ Want to use it in a sentence?
- 你呢？
- Nǐ ne?
- And you?

💪 Time to practice! Comment using 呢 (ne).

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November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 月 (yuè) means “moon.”

This is radical number 74, and it is part of the characters 有, 朋, and 服 (among others).

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November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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In Chinese, the radical 麻 (má) means “hemp.”

This is radical number 200, and it is part of the characters 麼, 麾, and 黁 (among others).

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November 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 疋 (pǐ) means “bolt of cloth.”

This is radical number 103, and it is part of the characters 疌, 疏, and 疎 (among others).

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November 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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In Chinese, 船 (chuán) means “boat.”

📄 Here's how to use it:
- 我们坐船去那个岛。
- Wǒmen zuò chuán qù nàgè dǎo.
- We take a boat to that island.

💪 Ready to practice? Comment using 船 (chuán).

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November 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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In Chinese, the radical 阜 (fù) means “mound.”

This is radical number 170, and it is part of the characters 阞, 阡, and 阢 (among others).

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November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM