Chinese characters can be made up of radicals and other components, which can help convey different meanings. In this video series, international students explore their favorite Chinese characters through the radicals that make them special.
For Malaysian student Lingling, it is the speech radical. "Every character that is tied to talking and communication feels familiar to me," she said. Lingling uses Chinese every day — from quietly reading aloud in the hallway to exchanging ideas with her classmates. The language has become a source of connection and belonging for her.
