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.
In the first episode, meet Annie from Russia. Her favorite is the walking radical, which appears in Chinese characters related to movement and travel. For Annie, it is more than just a character component — it reflects who she is. She says she can never stay in one place for long. Next stop? Keep moving forward.