Discover the stories behind characters. Practice to remember forever.
Explore the stories behind CJK characters - see how components combine to create meaning
Every character is a picture with a story. Discover the meaning behind the strokes.
The Etymology Epiphany
These aren't random squiggles - they're ancient pictures. 日 is the sun. 月 is the moon. 山 is three mountain peaks. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
The Universe in Pictures
Meet the elemental pictographs - characters born from nature itself. Sun, moon, mountains, and the numbers that count all things.
The Human Form
Now we add the human body - eyes to see, hands to create, hearts to feel. These characters capture what makes us human.
Weather & Sky
Look up! The sky tells stories. Rain falls, clouds drift, wind blows. These characters capture the drama of weather.
The Animal Kingdom
From loyal dogs to swimming fish, from soaring birds to grazing cattle. Meet the animals that shaped human civilization.
Things We Use
The tools of daily life - doors to enter, knives to cut, carts to carry. These inventions shaped civilization.
Characters Combine
Now the magic happens! Watch as simple characters combine to create new meanings. Person + Tree = Rest. The logic is beautiful.
Two Characters, One Idea
Enter the world of compound words. Two characters working together to express complex ideas. This is where vocabulary explodes.
Sentences Take Shape
String words together into meaningful phrases. This is where language comes alive and you start speaking.
Words That Echo Through Time
Experience the beauty of classical poetry. These verses have moved hearts for centuries - now they'll help you remember characters forever.
Thoughts That Shaped Civilizations
Learn from Confucius, Buddha, and the great thinkers. These quotes have guided billions of lives - now they guide your learning.