: You associate "primitive elements" (radicals or components) with a unique English keyword to create a vivid story or mental image.
While many find it a revolutionary way to demystify characters, reviewers frequently note several drawbacks: Review: Remembering the Hanzi (Book 1) Remembering Simplified Hanzi: Book 1, How Not t...
: Characters are arranged by their visual components rather than frequency or utility, allowing you to build complex characters from simpler ones you've already "learned". Remembering Simplified Hanzi: Book 1, How Not t...