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Making Chinese characters memorable

使

ˇ

shǐ

use/cause
See how characters are made

Break characters down into their components to see semantic and phonetic hints

  • 使
    ˇ

    shǐ

    use/cause

    • ㄖㄣ ˊ

      rén

      person

    • ㄌㄧ ˋ

      functionary

Make characters memorable

Write short, mnemonic stories about the characters to make them easier to remember

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A corrupt functionary uses people for his own gains and employs his cronies.
by janek205

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