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Mandarin Resources
Mnemonic and Recall Workflow
Section titled “Mnemonic and Recall Workflow”- Memory palace notebook: loci lists and scene notes
- Anki: spaced recall for word and character cards
- Progress log: weekly notes on what stuck and what failed
Radicals and Character Structure
Section titled “Radicals and Character Structure”- Heisig (Mandarin character method) for radical sequencing and keyword images
- Pleco component view for decomposition checks
- Handwriting practice sheets for structural reinforcement
Book References
Section titled “Book References”- Learning Chinese Characters — Alison Matthews and Laurence Matthews
- Remembering Traditional Hanzi — James W. Heisig and Timothy W. Richardson
Pronunciation and Tones
Section titled “Pronunciation and Tones”- Tone marker image set (Tone 1/2/3/4 + neutral)
- Forvo for pronunciation verification: forvo.com
- Native speaker sessions for tone correction under live pressure
Word Source and Lookup
Section titled “Word Source and Lookup”- Primary dictionary pages used for memorization runs
- Pleco lookups for pinyin, meanings, and component data
- MDBG for quick external checks
Frequently Recommended Resources
Section titled “Frequently Recommended Resources”- Arch Chinese
- MDBG Dictionary
- Outlier Dictionary of Chinese Characters
- Mandarin Blueprint
- Alex Mullen: Learning Chinese with Memory Techniques (Part 1)
- Alex Mullen: How to Use Memory Palaces to Learn Chinese (Part 2)
- Serge Gorodish: Mnemonics for Pronouncing Chinese Characters (Marilyn Method)
- Yoyo Chinese
- iTalki
Only keep resources that directly improve recall speed, accuracy, or retention.