How to Memorize Any Chinese Word in Seconds
From Mandarin Blueprint by Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint
April 16, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
The episode discusses techniques for quickly memorizing Chinese words using the Living Links method.
00:00 Intro 00:34 SETUP: WHAT IS LIVING LINKS? 01:34 KEY PRINCIPLE: Speed Over 02:10 WORD 1: 电脑 (diànnǎo) — Computer 04:38 WORD 2: 休息 (xiūxi) — To rest 06:21 WORD 3: 朋友 (péngyou) — Friend 08:11 WORD 4: 认识 (rènshi) — To know/recognize someone 10:59 WORD 5: 便宜 (piányi) — Cheap 14:19 WORD 6: 坚持 […]
People in this episode
Hosts: Luke, Phil
Topics covered
- memorization techniques
- Chinese vocabulary
- language learning
- speed learning
- self-improvement
Keywords
- Chinese words
- memorization
- language learning
- Living Links
- speed learning
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: 电脑 (diànnǎo), 休息 (xiūxi), 朋友 (péngyou), 认识 (rènshi), 便宜 (piányi), 坚持
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