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Tips for Looking up a Word in a Paper Dictionary by Meaning

Remember that searching by meaning in a paper Chinese dictionary may require some exploration and patience, as words can be classified in different ways.

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New HSK 1 v3.0 Vocabulary List in English

We are pleased to provide you with the complete HSK 1 v3.0 word list, available for convenient download in PDF format.

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Tips for Looking up a Word in a Paper Dictionary by Strokes

Knowing the fundamental strokes will help you to search for a word in the dictionary more efficiently.

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5 Steps to Look Up a Word in a Paper Dictionary by Pinyin

Searching in a paper dictionary can be time-consuming and it requires patience. Make sure you have a paper Chinese dictionary that includes Pinyin.

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The 5 Steps to Look Up a Word by Hanzi in a Paper Dictionary

Looking up words in a paper dictionary can be time-consuming. That's why we recommend using the dictionary in our Chinesimple App, which offers faster and simpler searches.

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Chinesimple-HSK-Exam

Introducing the "exam" feature in the Chinesimple app marks a significant milestone for those who want to learn Chinese effectively and dynamically.

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What are Chinese Radicals?

Chinese radicals are elements or components used when writing Chinese characters.

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The Complexity of Searching in a Paper Dictionary Vs. the Easiness of Using Chinesimple

App-based dictionaries like Chinesimple offer several advantages over traditional paper dictionaries when it comes to looking up words in Mandarin Chinese.

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How to Search in a Paper Dictionary in Chinese

Searching for a word in a Chinese paper dictionary can be challenging due to the nature of Chinese characters, but it's not impossible.

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What is the Mahjong board game?

Mahjong is played with four players and a set of 144 tiles. The tiles are used to form combinations and earn points.

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拼音 [pīnyīn]: Special uses

The decoding systems in some foreign languages enable non-native speakers to produce sounds resembling more closely the sounds of the Chinese language.

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儿化 The "Erhua" Pronunciation

"Erhua" 儿化/兒化 (érhuà) refers to the fact of adding a final “-r" sound to a syllable. It is prevalent in the Beijing dialect but it is also a Standard Chinese feature.