The best way to learn Chinese…gradually

Many of the best things come slowly, over time. And in Chinese, 漸 (jiàn) means “gradual” or “incremental.” It refers to the process of change that occurs in small steps over time, rather than suddenly. Here’s the breakdown: <ul> <li>氵(Shuǐ): The three-stroke “water” radical on the left side is a common radical in characters related to liquids or fluidity, suggesting a flowing or gradual change in this context.</li> <li>斬 (Zhǎn): 斬 originally means “to chop” or “to cut off” and is used here as a kinda-sorta phonetic component. 斬 itself is quite complex, combining 車 (chē, meaning “cart,” “car,” or “chariot”) and 斤 (jīn, an axe, emphasizing the tool used for cutting or chopping).</li> </ul> <a href="https://singandlearnchinese.medium.com/the-best-way-to-learn-chinese-gradually-4925d692d2a5">Visit Now</a>