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Notes on learning Chinese: characters, tones, memory and method.
Stroke order rules: how Chinese characters are actually written
The eight rules that govern how every Chinese character is written, why they exist, and why writing by hand beats flashcards for memorising hanzi.
HSK levels explained: what to learn at each stage
What HSK 1–6 actually test, how many words and characters each level needs, and a realistic study plan for each stage.