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Printed radical charts are fixed, but your course isn't. Upload your own material and get flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.

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Why build your own radical deck

Most Chinese radical lists cover all 214 Kangxi radicals, but your course may only test a subset, with its own examples and character forms. Chinese radicals flashcards made from your own material match what you will actually be asked.

Use your own chart, slides, or textbook pages as the source
Cards show the character, pinyin, meaning, and a sample character
Spaced repetition brings difficult radicals back before you forget them
Export to Anki or CSV on Plus if you prefer another study app

Example Chinese radicals flashcards

人 (rén): radical meaning and an example characterPerson. Appears in 你 (nǐ, you) and 他 (tā, he or him).

氵 (shuǐ): the water radical in its variant form, and an exampleWater. The variant of 水 used on the left side of 河 (hé, river) and 海 (hǎi, sea).

木 (mù): radical meaning and an example characterTree or wood. Appears in 林 (lín, forest) and 树 (shù, tree).

口 (kǒu): radical meaning and an example characterMouth. Appears in 吃 (chī, to eat) and 叫 (jiào, to call out).

忄 (xīn): the heart radical in its variant form, and an exampleHeart or feeling. The variant of 心 used in 情 (qíng, feeling) and 快 (kuài, fast or happy).

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Works from your material

Upload a PDF of your radical chart, slides from class, handwritten notes, or a photo of a textbook page.

Reads characters from images

Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so characters and their meanings come through for review.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know fade into longer intervals.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or image that contains the radicals you need to learn.

Review the generated cards

Check the character, pinyin, meaning, and example words, and edit anything that doesn't match your course.

Study on a schedule

Practice in the browser on the free plan, and export to Anki or CSV on Plus.

Radicals are easier to remember when each one is tied to the characters that use it. A card for 氵 (water) that lists 河 and 海 teaches the shape and the meaning together, which is more useful than a bare chart.

Start with the 30 to 50 radicals your teacher highlights, then add more as you go. Short daily sessions with spaced repetition work better than one long cram before a test.

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Frequently asked questions

How many radicals should I learn at first?

Start with the radicals your course lists or the ones that appear most often in your textbook. Many learners begin with 30 to 50 and add more once those feel automatic.

Why do some radicals look different inside characters?

Several radicals change shape when they sit in a character, such as 水 becoming 氵 and 心 becoming 忄. Cards that show the variant next to the full form make these easier to recognize.

Can I use a photo of my radical chart?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload a picture of a chart or textbook page. Check the cards afterward to confirm the characters came through correctly.

Is exporting my radical flashcards free?

Studying in the browser is included in the free plan, which allows 3 generations per month. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of Plus, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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