Chapter 2 of 11
🌱 P1-P2 Foundation Characters
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These 60 foundation characters form the building blocks of Chinese literacy. P1-P2 characters cover the most basic and frequently used words about family, school, daily life and actions. Mastering these is essential before moving to P3-P4 characters.
Click on any character card to see a Singapore-context example sentence with pinyin and English translation. Each card also shows the radical (部首), stroke count, and common compound words.
How to Use These Cards
Click any card to expand it and see the example sentence. Try reading the Chinese sentence first, then check the pinyin. The compound words section shows how the character is used in common words you will see in PSLE.
🎯Key Takeaway
What the full chapter covers
How to Use These Cards
🌱 P1-P2 Characters by Theme
📝 Understanding Radicals (部首)
🎯 Chapter Quiz: P1-P2 Practice (60 Questions)
P1-P2 Comprehensive Quiz
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