• 1. Frequently Used Characters
  • 2. Chinese Literacy Foundation
  • 3. Word-forming Capabilities
  • 4. Learning 1,000 Characters
  • 5. Setting Up a Study Plan

  • Beginner Exercises
  • Intermediate Exercises
  • Advanced Exercises

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Chinese Literacy Vol. 1

Most Frequently Used Characters


There are over 50,000 characters in the Chinese language.


To develop Chinese literacy, you only need to know the 3,000 most frequently used characters.


Learning 1,000 characters will give you a good foundation.

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