辈 is a phono-semantic character. In the seal script, 辈 
= 
(非) + 
(車). 車 acts as semantic component and 非 phonetic. Continue reading “辈 from chariots to generation”
Category: Phono-semantic compounds
匙 don’t tilt the spoon when scooping
匙 is a phono-semantic compound character composed of 是 and 匕. 是 serves as phonetic component and 匕 semantic. In the seal script, 
= 
（correct, exact）
(a spoon) Continue reading “匙 don’t tilt the spoon when scooping”
传 post-chaise
In oracle bone script, 传 
= 
(人 a man) + 
(专, a hand holding a weaving spindle), suggesting the action of turning over or exchange. Continue reading “传 post-chaise”
How to learn similar characters？
There are many characters in Chinese that look o sound very similar. If you feel tough to learn them, just take minutes to check out how to master them. Continue reading “How to learn similar characters？”
Chinese character structure: a guide to writing characters well
Before learning Chinese character structure, make sure you understand well the concept of a component. A component is different from a stroke. A component is a part that must have an independent meaning. Continue reading “Chinese character structure: a guide to writing characters well”