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Insights

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.

August 8, 2026 · 7 min read

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.

August 7, 2026 · 8 min read