In this lesson, read through the information for each character. In your character notebook, draw a picture or cartoon of the story that will help you remember the character. Then take the quiz.
半
bàn
half [n./adj.]
丷 + 1
“petals” + bouquet
bouquet split in half, so the petals are falling
"The flower girls will be given half-bouquets, that they will tear the petals from as they walk." (Wedding Planner)
胖
pàng
fat [adj.]
月 + 半bàn
body part + half
"Fat people have an extra half of their weight added to their body parts." (Stand-up Comedian)
眼
yǎn
eye
目 + 艮gèn
eye + silver
pirate or cat with two different colored eyes: silver and green-blue
睛
jīng
eyeball
目 + 青qīng
eye + green-blue
pirate or cat with two different colored eyes: silver and green-blue
鼻
bí
nose
自 + 畀
nose + runny nose
two views of the nose: straight on and straight up
alternatively: 自 + 田 + 廾 nose + field + two hands, manure field, cover nose with both hands
间
jiān
interval
门mén + 日
gate + sun
interval between the gate doors, sunlight peeks through
tell time using the shadow from the sun on the gate
物
wù
thing
牛 + 勿wù
cow + knot
What’s that thingy on a cow’s tail? It's like a frayed knot.
