then next thing: Understanding the literal meaning of Chinese characters helps you truly connect with the language, rather than just mindlessly memorizing words

How to see the literal meanings of each character in a word

When you’re watching content on YouTube with Language Reactor:

• Hover over any word. First, you’ll see its frequency. (If it’s a high-frequency word, you should definitely learn it. If it’s not high-frequency, it can stay as passive vocabulary. That means you only need to recognize it when listening; you don’t need to actively use it.)

• You can also hear the standard pronunciation and see how the word is used in other example sentences.

• Next, click “Wi” (Wiktionary). This opens up a breakdown of the word into its individual characters and shows each character’s literal meanings. This helps you really “feel” the character, since one Chinese character often carries multiple meanings.

Now you are all set, let's Mandarin and Chill!