With Cracking Chinese Radicals, learning and memorizing the 214 radicals-fundamental components of Chinese characters- becomes effortless. Every radical is thoughtfully paired with a corresponding illustration that captures its original meaning and function, alongside clear explanations, pinyin, primary definitions, and stroke orders. This book lays the fundamental groundwork for the recognition and writing of characters, whatever your level is. Enhance your Mandarin skills and prepare effectively for the HSK with the Cracking Chinese Collection. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Introduction - A brief history of Chinese Radicals - A Chinese "alphabet" - Cracking Chinese Radicals - How to use this book - To practice more - Basic strokes - Essential writing rules - The "Cracking Chinese" method by HSK Academy 2. The 214 Chinese Radicals - Radicals with illustrations and full explanations - Deceptive radicals 3. Flashcards & Dictionaries - Flashcards: Radicals with illustrations - Flashcards: Radicals alone - Flashcards: Radicals with pinyin and main meaning - Radicals English dictionary - Radicals Pinyin dictionary - Radicals Index dictionary - Radicals sorted by stroke number More information at www.hsk.academy