Spot 昔
Find the repeated shape and notice where it sits before trying to memorize the whole character.
Sound clue
昔 component
xī · former times
A sound component found in 惜, 借, 措, 醋, 蜡, and 鹊.
A repeatable reading move
How to use 昔
Use the component as a clue, then verify the complete character.
Test the sound clue
Treat 昔 as a possible xī sound anchor. Tone and initials can still change.
Check what changes
Read the remaining component, then confirm the full pinyin, meaning, and stroke order on the character page.
Shared clue昔Sound clue
Read the pattern before memorizing the list
Use 昔 as an x-like sound anchor and compare the changing meaning component.
The component page is a learning family; the radical page is a dictionary index. A shape can serve both roles.
Compare the family
What stays the same, what changes?
Each card keeps 昔 visible while showing the other building blocks and the completed character.
错=
钅
借=
亻
醋=
酉
蜡=
虫
厝=
厂
措=
扌
猎=
犭
惜=
忄
腊=
⺼
鹊=
+鸟
耤=
耒
錯=
釒
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Words you can read next
These words contain characters from the 昔 family. Open one to see its complete breakdown.
不错búcuò
correct
HSK 3.0 · L2错cuòmistake
HSK 3.0 · L2借jièto borrow
HSK 3.0 · L3错过cuòguòto miss
HSK 3.0 · L4错误cuòwùmistaken
HSK 3.0 · L4可惜kěxīit is a pity
HSK 3.0 · L4措施cuòshīmeasure
HSK 3.0 · L5凭借píngjièto rely on
HSK 3.0 · L5珍惜zhēnxīto treasure
HSK 3.0 · L5醋cùvinegar
HSK 3.0 · L6借鉴jièjiànto draw on
HSK 3.0 · L6借助jièzhùto draw support from
HSK 3.0 · L6