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Radical Builder

Build Characters from Radicals

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Chinese radical and character building game

What this game helps you practice

Radical Builder teaches you to notice the reusable parts inside Chinese characters. Connecting components such as 女 and 子 to 好 makes new Hanzi easier to remember and decode.

Example words or sentences

女 + 子 = 好

日 + 月 = 明

人 + 木 = 休

How to play

  1. Read the target character and its meaning.
  2. Choose the components that combine to make the character.
  3. Review the character, pinyin, and component hint after your answer.

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FAQ

What is a Chinese radical?

A radical is a recurring component used to organize or help explain many Chinese characters.

Do I need to know many characters first?

No. Start with the beginner set and use the component feedback to learn one character at a time.