Deepler
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I learn a character, practice it 20 times, feel confident... and the next day it's completely gone. Anyone else? I was so frustrated until I discovered techniques that actually work for long-term retention.
Spaced repetition – This is scientifically proven. Apps like Anki schedule reviews at optimal intervals—just when you're about to forget . I review characters daily, then every few days, then weekly.
Mnemonics – Create stories for characters. 休 (rest) combines 亻(person) and 木(tree)—someone leaning against a tree to rest . Once you have the story, you won't forget.
Write in context – Characters learned in isolation are easy to forget. Learn them in words and sentences. 喝 (drink) makes more sense when you learn 喝水 (drink water) .
Connect to what you know – Compare new characters to familiar ones. 妈 (mom) and 吗 (question particle) share the same phonetic part—remembering one helps remember the other .
Read daily – Seeing characters in context reinforces memory naturally. Graded readers are perfect for this .
What techniques work for you? Share your memory tricks
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Spaced repetition – This is scientifically proven. Apps like Anki schedule reviews at optimal intervals—just when you're about to forget . I review characters daily, then every few days, then weekly.Mnemonics – Create stories for characters. 休 (rest) combines 亻(person) and 木(tree)—someone leaning against a tree to rest . Once you have the story, you won't forget.Write in context – Characters learned in isolation are easy to forget. Learn them in words and sentences. 喝 (drink) makes more sense when you learn 喝水 (drink water) .Connect to what you know – Compare new characters to familiar ones. 妈 (mom) and 吗 (question particle) share the same phonetic part—remembering one helps remember the other .Read daily – Seeing characters in context reinforces memory naturally. Graded readers are perfect for this .What techniques work for you? Share your memory tricks
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The "learn today, forget tomorrow" cycle is so real. Your tips are spot on—Anki has been a lifesaver for me too. I'd add: try writing them by hand while saying them out loud. Engaging multiple senses at once seems to help lock them into my brain better. Thanks for sharing these!