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.
视
shì
vision
礻shì + 见
Eastern altar + see
Dear Ancestors, can you see the television? We don’t know if you still have vision as spirits, but we want to share this modern wonder with you. (Petitioning the Ancestors)
零
líng
zero
⻗ + 令lìng
weather + alarm clock
I bought a weatheralarm that goes off every time it reaches zero outside.
意
yì
idea
音yīn + 心
sound + heart
I have an idea! "Ding!" Your heart makes a sound.
思
sī
consider
田 + 心
field + heart
considering a big decision, think out in the field with your heart to guide you
题
tí
topic
是 + 页
is + head/page
The topic is written on the head of the first page: To Be.
礼
lǐ
ceremony
礻 + 乚
Eastern altar + dental hook
Dear Ancestors, this dental hook is being offered on the altar in an appeasement ceremony to you, our dentist ancestor, who hasn’t been able to rest in peace. Please accept it and leave us alone. (Petitioning the Ancestors)
乚 looks like an "L" for lǐ
电
diàn
electricity
日 + 乚
sun + hook
a lightning bolt is like a streak of electricity from the sun
