Chinese Characters Database

Chinese Characters Database

The number of commonly used Chinese characters in Taiwan ranges from 3,000 to 5,000, adding a sense of mystery to the language.

This guide introduces a structured module that organizes characters by frequency and study order. The analysis spans six key areas: children’s cognition, reading levels, adult literature, dictionary use, textbooks, and children’s compositions. After thorough statistical analysis, characters are grouped into eight levels based on usage. Higher levels offer greater real-world application, making them essential for learners of all ages.

Remarkably, mastering the third level covers 82% of daily communication. The fourth level increases this to 90%, and the fifth level achieves 95%! With just 1,500 characters, you can understand 95% of a Taiwanese newspaper—an empowering milestone for language learners.

Ready to boost your comprehension? Explore the eight levels now!

First Level | 198 Chinese Characters

西
使

Second Level | 176 Chinese Characters

便
滿

Third Level | 266 Chinese Characters

穿
調

Fourth Level | 349 Chinese Characters

退

Fifth Level | 420 Chinese Characters

姿
沿
鹿

Sixth Level | 547 Chinese Characters

簿
耀
仿
竿
宿
稿
綿
尿

Seventh Level | 615 Chinese Characters

漿
彿
殿
鴿
貿
廿

Eighth Level | 951 Chinese Characters

禿
羿
婿
祿
駿
忿
輿
窿