Characters

Definition

Characters refer to the written symbols used in Chinese writing. They are composed of strokes and can represent words, phrases, or even entire sentences.

Related terms

Pinyin: Pinyin is a system that uses Roman letters to represent the pronunciation of Chinese characters.

Radicals: Radicals are components within characters that give clues about their meaning or pronunciation.

Stroke Order:

Stroke order refers to the specific sequence in which strokes are written when forming a character.